The Funeral Service for Mr. Curla Hannor, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant / Travelers Rest CME Church, Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Curla Hannor, Sr. was born November 11, 1956, to the late John Hannor and Mother Annie Mae Hannor. Born in a family of thirteen children, he was preceded in death by five siblings: Nancy Lee Hannor, Minister Lewis Hannor, Rosa Marie Hannor, Lunell Hannor McDonald, and Charles Maurice Hannor.

At an early age, Curla professed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of Mount Pleasant / Travelers Rest CME Church. He attended church regularly and served on the Usher’s Ministry. He was a 1975 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School. From the age of 16, he was employed at Southern Frozen Foods, Inc. He remained there for over thirty years, until his health declined.

Curla married the late Teresa Brown Hannor in 1984. This union was blessed with three children. Curla was known for the way he got along with people. He made his family and friends laugh and smile. He had a way about him that drew people around. Everyone that knew him loved him.

Curla Hannor, Sr. departed this life on March 20, 2023 at his residence. He leaves a legacy of love and many fond memories to his family which includes three sons: Curla Hannor, Jr. (Constance) of Chesapeake, Virginia, Brandon Hannor (Robin Horne) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Gabriel Brown of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his grandchildren: Amaya, Anisha, Ayana, Jayden and Josiah; siblings: Mary K. Gray of Bronx, New York, John Hannor (Annie Bell) of East Point, Georgia, Mary L. Mathis of Niagara Falls, New York, James H. Hannor of Montezuma, Georgia, Voncile Adams of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Laura Hubbard (Anias) of Americus, Georgia, and Carolyn B. Hannor of Oglethorpe, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Reverend Bobby J. Brown (Flora), Reverend Ruben Brown (Dr. Crystal), Donald Brown, Rodney Brown, Treny Brown and Dorothy Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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A Graveside Service for Ms. Jacqueline Bridges will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, Georgia.

Jacqueline Bridges was born in Sumter County, Georgia on December 10, 1964, to the late Mr. R B Bridges and late Mrs. Mary Lou Foster Bridges. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined Lebanon Baptist in Plains, Georgia. Jacqueline was very big on faith and remained strong in trusting God despite the many obstacles she faced. She was educated in the Sumter County Public School System.

On March 19, 2023, Jacqueline transitioned from labor to reward and took her place in heaven. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first-born son, Dexter Le-Aaron; and her siblings: Melvin Bridges, R B Bridges Jr, Carolyn Bridges, Eddie Bridges, Patricia Tatum and James Bridges.

Jacqueline leaves beautiful memories to be cherished by her devoted son, Andre Jemauri Bridges of Americus, Georgia; her loving sisters: Mary (Ray) Moses, Evelyn Bridges, Ealer Rose (Christopher) Mann, and Martha Mitchell, all of Americus Georgia; her caring brothers: Nathaniel Bridges of Americus, Georgia, Jack (Alicia) Bridges of Atlanta, Georgia and Timothy (Melinda) Bridges of Hampton, Georgia; devoted nieces: Kimberly May of McDonough, Georgia, Sha’Rae (Marlon) Brown of Americus, Georgia, Ke’Amber (Tyree) Ford of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Marlita (Paul) McNeil of Americus, Georgia, Mrs. Monica (Shaun) Williams of Leslie, Georgia, Lacrissa Mann of Athens, Georgia, Rykeyla Bridges of Fairburn, Georgia, Tamra (Clayton) Ivey of Wiesbaden, Germany, Lisa Tatum of Americus, Georgia, Lakeesha Bridges of Americus, Georgia and Kiytia Mable of Americus, Georgia; devoted nephews, Willie (Corina) Bridges of Loganville, Georgia, Marvin (Starkisha) Bridges of Stockbridge, Georgia, James Tatum, Jr. of Americus, Georgia, Avery Bridges of Americus, Georgia, Timothy (Rosa) Bridges, Jr. of State College, Pennsylvania, Torrance Bridges of Hampton, Georgia, Tyron Bridges of Hampton, Georgia, Kelvinske Bridges of Americus, Georgia, Kelsey (Senovia) Bridges of Perry, Georgia, and Kristopher Bridges of Fairburn, Georgia; devoted sister-in-law, Theartis McGrady Bridges of Americus, Georgia; devoted friend, Dorothy Kitchens Floyd of Americus, Georgia; a host of great-nieces and nephews, other family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Mrs. Bettye Zachery of Fort Valley, Georgia departed this life on March 13, 2023, at her residence. The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1101 E Church Street, Fort Valley, Georgia. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

A Private Funeral Service for Mrs. Zachery will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at noon at Shiloh Baptist Church, Fort Valley, Georgia. Interment will follow in Willow Lake Cemetery.

Bettye Ruth was born January 25, 1946, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Jonas and Alice Mathis Thomas. She attended Flint River Farms Elementary School and graduated from D. F. Douglas High School in Montezuma, Georgia in 1964 where she was selected as Miss. D. F. Douglas High School. She graduated from Fort Valley State College in 1969 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education. While attending Fort Valley State College, she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and was an active member of several honor societies and extra-curricular activities. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she received her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Fort Valley State College and an Educational Specialist degree from Troy State University.  

She met Clyde Morris Zachery while attending Fort Valley State University and they were married in 1969. They have three children. Richard Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida, Samuel Wayne (Katriece) West of Atlanta, Georgia and Nikki (Craig) Cooper of Warner Robins, Georgia.

After serving as an educator in the Houston County Public School system, she retired after 30 years of service. As a retiree, she was a faithful member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Fort Valley Alumni Chapter, the Fort Valley State University Alumnae Association, and the Retired Teachers' Association.

Bettye was a member of the Shade Arnold Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia prior to joining the Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort Valley where she faithfully served on the Usher’s Ministry as well as an active member of the Missionary Ministry until her health started to decline.

Her parents and four of her siblings Dorothy Hooks, James Thomas, Alice Mae Lofton and Estella Kendrick preceded her in death. She leaves five siblings to cherish her memory. Willie (Carrie) Thomas, Mary D. Thomas and Barbara Ann Parker of Rochester, New York, Charles (Ila) Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia and Joan (Robert) Granville of Marshallville, Georgia.

She leaves a granddaughter, Samaria West of Atlanta, Georgia, a grandson, Brandon Thompson and a great-granddaughter, Anastasia Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, she leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, sorority sisters, friends, and other family members to cherish her legacy.

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The Memorial Service for Mr. Eddie Charles Hall will be held Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 GA Hwy 26 E, Montezuma, Georgia. Reverend Allen Waters is the pastor. Reverend Rodney Duncan will officiate.

Eddie Charles Hall was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia on December 18, 1959, to the late Charlie Willis Hall and Eveline Powell Hall.  At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and joined New Pond Baptist Church, then later moved his membership to From Disgrace to God’s Grace Ministries. He was a 1978 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served from January 24, 1979 to January 23, 1982. He  received the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He rose to the rank of Seaman Apprentice and received an honorable discharge.

Charles loved to fish and considered himself to be a jack of all trades. He held various employment positions. Among those were Yoder’s Roofing, Masstock, Southern Frozen Foods, and Georgia Forestry.

On March 6, 2023, Eddie Charles Hall transitioned from Labor to Reward. He had one daughter Lakeisha Marie Hall, who preceded him in death. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include a loving granddaughter Kerrieonna Hall, Ellaville, Georgia; brothers: Charlie Roy (Tammy) Hall, Fort Valley, Georgia, Marvin Hall, Forest Park, Georgia, Jimmie Lee (Deborah) Hall, Ellaville, Georgia, Tyrone (Chrispian) Hall, Ellenwood, Georgia, Pastor Lee Willis (Sharon) Hall, Oglethorpe, Georgia; uncle, James David Brown, Ideal Georgia, a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Graveside Service for Mrs. Addie Robinson of Americus, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Mrs. Addie White Robinson was born on December 18, 1938, in Plains, Georgia to the late Mr. Mose White and the late Mrs. Annie Lee White. She was educated in the Sumter County School System. She was married to the late Mr. Roy Lee Robinson. Mrs. Robinson worked several jobs including Plains Nursing Home, Sarah Cobb School, Staley Middle School, and Cherokee Elementary School. She was a faithful member of New Life Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor Elder Johnny Lundy. She was a dedicated Usher for many years.

On February 23, 2023, she transitioned from Labor to Reward. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Mamie Thomas and Ms. Maebell White and her brother, Robert Lee White.

She leaves precious memories with her sisters: Lillie Height of Americus, Georgia and Annie Ross of Plains, Georgia; her nieces and nephews: Leta (Johnny) Thompson, Clyde Hollis, Virginia Durham and Cedrick Ross all of Americus, Georgia, Lawanna Ross, Meshia (Lawrence) Williams and Stanley Thomas of Plains, Georgia and Bernice Pennyman of Griffin, Georgia; a devoted friend, Mattie Jordan of Plains, Georgia; several other relatives and friends.   

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Rosa Mae Cromer of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 207 Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Mrs. Rosa Mae Cromer, affectionately known as “Mank”, was born in Henderson, Georgia on August 27, 1937, to the late William Latson and Carrie Murph. At a very early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Rosa Mae loved life, especially the special moments she shared with her family. She loved going fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Rosa Mae passed away on February 22, 2023, at her residence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three daughters: Judy Latson, Mildred Louise Brown and Linda Latson; her stepson, Rodney Cromer; and her siblings: Charles Murph, Lucille Gray, Willie Ruth Washngton, Eddie Murph, and Margaret King.

She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memories, her children: Lisa Rouse, Marvin Latson, Joyce (Francis) Respert, Paul Cromer, Stacy (Richard) Ludden, Tracy (Alisha) Cromer, her granddaughter Kimmey Latson who was raised as a daughter, and family friend Barbara Ann Palmer who was just like a daughter; her stepchildren: Sara (John) Walker, Sandra Mallard, Cynthia Cromer, Paula (Conrad) Knibb and Wilbert Cromer; two sisters: Wilhemeina (Willie) Ward and Melvania King; one uncle, Lonnie Rogers; nineteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Louise West Watts will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Leslie Civic Center. Burial will follow at New Zion Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Louise West Watts, affectionately known as “Weebbie”, was born on December 24, 1944, in Vienna GA, to the parents of the late Louisa West & Willie James West. She was one of six children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Thomas West and a son-in-law, Michael Johnson.  She married Jesse Watts on August 8, 1966.  She was educated in the Crisp County School System. She was a faithful and active member of St Paul Baptist Church of Cordele until her health declined. Louise worked many years as a seamstress while she helped to raise her grandchildren.

On February 20, 2023 Louise West Watts was called home by her father, He called out to her “Faithful servant well done.” Louise leaves cherished memories with her husband of 56 years, Rev Jesse Watts, Desoto, GA; her four kids: Curtis West Sr. (fiancé Tammy), Cordele, GA, James (MaryAnn) McKenzie, Jesse (Kimberly) Watts and Tonia Johnson all of Americus, GA; her 10 grandchildren: Roderick (Shytara) Morgan, Atlanta, GA, Jessica (Eddie) Berryhill, Americus, GA, Curtis West Jr, Fayetteville, NC,  Alexandria Watts, Palm Coast, FL, Louran Johnson, Americus, GA, Shenita Wiggins, Americus, GA, Iyana Towns, Americus, GA, Marquis Paschal, Atlanta, GA, Shanika McGrady and Tonika McGrady of Americus, GA; her siblings: Claudia West, Dorothy Tolbert, Kathleen Tolbert and James West all of Cordele, GA,  her in-laws: Pastor Georgia Deriso, Desoto, GA, Min. David Watts, Desoto, GA, Doshia Watts, Columbus, GA, Mary Alice Ward, Philadelphia, PA, Pastor Anthony (Shunda) Walker and Randy Walker of Desoto, GA and Ruby Connelly, Orlando, FL; a host of great-grandchildren, loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a devoted neighbor Dessa Fuller and all of the Desoto, Leslie, & Cobb communities that loved her. Special Thanks to Curtis Porter & Artis Walker.

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Barbara Carr Felton of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at First Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery. Due to COVID 19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Barbara Carr Felton, also known as “Gina”, was born on December 11, 1962, in Montezuma, Georgia. She was the daughter of Bessie Carr Tookes and the late Charles Carr. She received her education in the Macon County School System and was a proud 1981 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School. Having a warm heart and love for children, she worked at the Jean Abbott Daycare for many years. She later became employed as a Paraprofessional at the Macon County Elementary School.

Gina was a faithful member of the First Salem Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Anointed Voices of Praise until her health declined. She enjoyed watching the TV show Tyler Perry’s Sistas and her favorite series “Little House on the Prairie”.

Gina was united in holy matrimony on February 25, 1983, to the love of her life, Michael Joe Felton Sr. and to this union, they were blessed with two children. Gina transitioned into the arms of God on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Piedmont Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Felton Sr., her father Charles Carr, and her brother Clarence Carr.

Gina leaves a legacy of love and memories to her beloved family which includes her two children: Michael Felton Jr. (Kim) and Alicia Michelle Felton (friend, Alvin Stokes, Sr.) both of Montezuma, Georgia; her mother, Bessie C. Tookes (John) of Montezuma, Georgia; two grandchildren: Angel Cochran of Hampton, Georgia and Alvin Stokes Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia; five step-grandchildren: Jaquiez Harris, Ajanae Perkins, Makhil Perkins, Precious Ellis, and Akeelah Ellis; siblings: Doris Harris (Nathaniel) and Martha Harris of Montezuma, Georgia, Calvin Carr (MaryAnn) of Perry, Georgia, Prophet Charlie Carr of Leesburg Georgia, Jim Butler (Lacisha) of Fort Valley, Georgia, Willie Frank Roberts (Angela) of Warner Robins, Georgia, John Tookes Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia; god-sister, Jessica French (Devosie) of Warner Robins, Georgia; her mother-in-law, Florie Felton of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law: Darren Felton, Ann Felton, Sharon Beal (Jody), Amellia Williams (Eric) of Montezuma, Georgia, Tammy Felton (Vashati) of Lexington, South Carolina, Lisa Bryant (Arney) of Vienna, Georgia, and  Trenna Felton Americus, Georgia; goddaughters: Priscilla Wiggins and Ashanti Hughey of Montezuma, Georgia and Towanda Turner of Ideal, Georgia; an amazing, devoted friend and godsister, Shirley Harvey of Warner Robins, Georgia; other devoted friends and phone buddies: including Joan Haugabook, Pebbles Baldwin, Judy Woolfork, Anginette Carr, Dorothy Oliver, Joel Brown, Freddie Burnam, and host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and sorrowing friends.

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