The Funeral Service for Ms. Linda Jackson will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Whole Truth International Ministries with Rev. George F. Monts, Jr. officiating.

Ms. Linda Jackson was born in Sumter County, Georgia on July 8,1958, to the late Deacon Alma Jackson and Mrs. Mary L. Jackson. Linda received her education in the public school system of Sumter County, Georgia and was a member of the Americus High School class of 1977. Linda was a member of Whole Truth International Ministries Inc. under the leadership of Pastor George F. Monts, Jr.

Linda was employed at Davidson Rubber Company for several years, Hardee's Restaurant, Medical Transit, and Chevron. She was a big fan of the Atlanta Falcons and WWE Wrestling. She loved cooking and was known by friends as “ACTION JACKSON” and “FOXX”.

On January 4, 2025, Linda transitioned from earth to heaven. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted mother, Ms. Mary L. Jackson; two sons: Menguel Jackson (Kim Jones) and Tarvoris Jackson of Americus Georgia; one grandchild, Quatesha Jackson: one great-grandchild, Nyri Hunkins; seven siblings: Helen Jackson, Kathy Jackson, Curtis Jackson (Carla), Monica Hicks, Susie Jackson Ingram, Xavier Jackson (Chaka), and Deacon Kevin Jackson (Trynesa); aunts: Mrs. Ida Monts, Mrs. Sarah Monts, Mrs. Edna Jones, Ms. Ernestine Jackson, and Ms. Elizabeth Jackson; uncles: Elder Ed Ross, William Monts, and Chester Jackson of Canton, Ohio; several devoted nieces and nephews: La'Quesha Jackson, Tierra Sims, ShanBricia Jackson, Deundra Harvey, Curtecia Jacskson, Racaya Jackson, Trinity Jackson, Kierra Jackson, Jasmine Jackson, Tavithia Jackson, Sonica Jackson, Crystal Cooper, Ebony Cooper, Cannon Jackson, Antavius Sims, and Daimian Jackson; a host of other devoted cousins, family, and friends to include Debra Green, Alma Walton, Cortenna Majors, Janet Morgan, and Tonia Pace. 

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Albert Henry Battle III was born on March 7, 1951, the son of the late Albert Battle Jr. and the late Geneva Ellamease Polite Battle. He was born in the Americus Coloured Hospital, eventually known as the “Center”. Early in life, he lived in the township of Nunn, Georgia with his parents until they purchased a home and moved to Americus, Georgia.

From 1957 to 1962, Al attended East View Elementary School where he was rewarded for being an excellent student. He then went to A.S. Staley High School from sixth grade to tenth grade. He was lovingly known as “Al” by his family and friends and also as the “Bat” by his close buddies during his high school years.

He was always an enterprising young man and earned money as a paperboy delivering the Atlanta Journal and Constitution for local subscribers. As a young teen, Al worked part time with a dear friend, the late James Simpson, at Simpson’s Cafe. As a youngster, he enjoyed playing baseball and was a strong youth pitcher. Al, also, was an avid reader of mystery novels and played trombone in the marching band, concert band, and a small jazz band.

As the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and the push to end segregation became an ever increasing force in the lives of the Black Community, Al , along with eight other Black students of the class of 1969, used the freedom of choice forms to attend then predominantly white Americus High School, in 1967 to 1969 for his junior and senior years of high school. Though young teenagers, he along with the others, struck a blow against segregation and made a step forward towards school integration. It was tough and at times agonizing, but he graduated in 1969. He was reluctant to speak of the experiences and rarely made note of those turbulent times, but they left an indelible mark on him that helped to shape the rest of his life.

Al entered Morehouse College in the fall of 1969 and began a major in Political Science with the goal of law school. While there, he formed lifelong friendships with his Morehouse brothers. Some of the members of this brotherhood jovially called themselves the "Hop'n Gators". He, also, was a member of the Morehouse marching band for two years. In 1972, he took what can be loosely described as a 50 year gap year. He eventually proudly graduated this past May of 2024 from Morehouse with a degree in Political Science.

During that time away from college, he worked various jobs, mainly in insurance, assessing claims for disaster relief. He married and divorced and established a life mostly in Atlanta, Georgia. Al overcame personal failures and triumphed over major health challenges. He valiantly fought leukemia and defeated it for 15 years. He found solace listening to music, mainly soul and jazz, and especially the musical stylings of his favorite artist, Issac Hayes.

He was a wordsmith and could discuss, explain or debate almost any and every issue.

He is survived by his two sisters: Ellamease O. Jones (Solomon) and Theresa L. Harris (ST); two nieces: Krendalynn S. Jones and Elise L. Jones; two nephews: Solomon A. Jones II and Estee C. Harris Jr. (Lauren); one great niece, Ava L. Harris and one great nephew, Ethan A. Harris. He is also survived by a host of cousins, extended family and friends.

Albert Henry Battle III’s life story from March 7, 1951 to December 31, 2024 was an anthology of facing injustices, defeating obstacles, understanding and overcoming personal struggles, and standing tall when hope was but a distant thought.

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The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie Jerome Greer, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at noon at Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend DeJuan Griggs officiating. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery.

Mr. Willie Jerome Greer, Jr. was born January 20, 1946, to the late Willie Jerome Greer, Sr. and Octavia Adams-Waters in Montezuma, Georgia. He was born and reared in the “Philliptown Community” and was educated in the public schools of Macon County, Georgia where he attended Macon County Training School and was a 1967 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School. Roni also attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Roni was employed/retired from Southern Frozen Foods. After retirement, he moved and spent many years residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before trading the brutal cold temperatures for some warmer weather in Atlanta, Georgia for several years and eventually moved back to his roots, Montezuma, Georgia. He worked for ACME, Arko Securities, Sherwin Williams and the Marriot Marquis until his health declined. As a young child, Roni joined the Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia.

Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Greer; parents: Willie Jerome Greer, Sr. and Octavia Adams-Waters; grandparents, Ruth McKenzie Adams-Green and Horace Adams; siblings: Ruth Ann Adams, Crenshaw Adams, Gary Waters, and Charlie Waters; great-nephew, Aquavious Harris; his children’s mothers: Bettye Rackley-Green and Marilyn Reese-Haslam. On December 26, 2024, God embraced him in His arms and enfolded him in his home. A precious one from us is gone; a voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts that can never more be filled.

 He leaves to cherish his memory four loving and devoted children: Charlene Green-Moore of Morrow, Georgia, Markeith J. Curgil of Montezuma, Georgia, Latavia Greer of Fort Valley, Georgia, and Justin Greer of Savannah, Georgia; eight grandchildren: Marc Fuller, Jr. of  Morrow, Georgia, LaQuasha Battle of Montezuma, Georgia, Diamonte Greer of Los Angeles, California, Charde Martin (Deionte) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Markeith L. Curgil of  Montezuma, Georgia, Isaiah Greer of Fort Valley, Georgia, Kierra Greer of Cartersville, Georgia, and Hakeem Hicks of Fort Valley, Georgia; step grandchildren, Alonzo Hicks and Eric Hicks, Jr. both of Fort Valley, Georgia;  great-grandchildren, Alaysia Engram, Aubrey Engram, Zaylen Engram, all of Montezuma, Georgia, Luka Martin and Ever Martin, both of Lawrenceville, Georgia; siblings: Ophelia Waters of Warner Robins, Georgia, Marquita Waters-Adams (Billy) of Douglasville, Georgia, and Phyllistine Waters-Gardner (David) of Kennesaw, Georgia; half-sibling, Linda Faye Bethel of Miami, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

The family will receive friends at Markeith J. Curgil’s residence- 6726 GA Hwy 26 East Montezuma, Georgia on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 from 5pm - 10pm and Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 from 5pm - 10pm

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The Funeral Service for Deacon Joe N. Jenkins of Americus, Georgia will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Whole Truth International Ministries with Pastor George F. Monts officiating.

Joe Jenkins was born on July 16, 1950, to the late Rev. Lee Jenkins and Sis. Hattie Bell Sherman Jenkins. He was the oldest of six children. He accepted Christ at an early age at The Old Antioch Baptist Church. Later, on July 30, 2023 he moved his membership to Whole Truth International Ministries Inc. On October 29, 2023, he was ordained as a deacon.

Joe graduated from Staley High School in 1969 and was drafted into the United States Army in the same year. He retired from Austin Urethane after many years of labor.

On Monday, December 23, 2024, the Lord called his precious child home, and he answered. Our beloved slipped away quietly, for he knew to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ms. Willie M. Sherman, brothers Rev. M. C. Jenkins and Marvin Williams, and his beloved niece Nastassia “Koko” Jenkins.

His legacy of love will be cherished and carried on by his wife, Dorothy Jenkins; his mother, Hattie Bell Jenkins; his children: Syreeta LaTanya Jenkins, Nia Robinson, Wayne Streeter, and Travis Streeter (Priscilla Streeter);  his devoted brother and sister-in law, Lorell and JoAnn Jenkins; his brother, Lorenzo Jenkins (Louis Jenkins); his sisters: Brenda Jenkins, Janice Jenkins, and Patricia Small; his devoted bonus brothers: Charles Smith and Aldean Smith; his grandchildren: Alexis Griffin (Anthony Ware), Kamaren Jenkins, Charlise Streeter, Travis Streeter Jr., Nikiera Streeter, Chance Streeter, Korie J., Trevor  N. Hall and Jayce Leverette; four great-grandchildren: Kadence Ware, Kai’Lon Ware, Truth Aguilar, and Truly Aguilar; his Whole Truth Ministries Inc. Church Family, his neighbors, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends survive.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Jamarian J. Durham of Americus, Georgia will be held Monday, December 30, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Smithville, Georgia with Reverend George F. Monts officiating. Interment will follow at Isreal Cemetery.

On February 14, 2004, in Americus, Georgia, a beautiful and caring angel, Jamarian J. Durham, was born to Ms. Lasharon D. Brantley and the late Mr. Maurice B. Durham. He graduated from Americus Sumter High School in May of 2022. He loved his Chevron fried chicken and basketball. 

Jamarian departed this earthly life on December 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers: Thelma Brantley, who raised him and Lucille Durham and his grandfathers: Sammie C. Mitchell Sr. and George Durham. 

The Funeral Service for Mr. Tony Quinn of Montezuma, formerly of Columbus, Georgia, will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Grove Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Coley Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery.

Tony Quinn was born February 8, 1963, in Montezuma, Georgia to Ms. Eloise Clark and the late Mr. Fredrick Clark. He was a graduate of D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Tony was employed as a forklift driver at Lance in Columbus, Georgia.

Tony transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Dothan, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father Fredrick Clark, his sister Lillian Quinn, his brother Johnny Fredrick Clark, and his uncle J.W. Harris.

Tony leaves precious memories with his his companion, Della of Columbus, Georgia; her son and daughters: Jaycee Adams, Gwendolyn Adams, and April Rivies; his mother, Eloise Clark of Montezuma, Georgia; his sister, Marilyn (Lonnie) Rogers of Montezuma, Georgia; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Clark of Columbus, Georgia; his aunts and uncles: Lavern N. Taylor, Brenda Royal, and Reverend Curtis (Beverly) Bason; nephews and nieces: Johnny Lee Davis III (Latoya), Lequan Clark, Emmanuel Clark, Jonitisha Davis, Jakayla Clark, Gabrielle Smith, and Charlie Howard Smith II; great-nephews: Dante’ Mallard and Kailyn Harris; great-niece, Kimora Taylor; his best friend, Lamont Lakes of Montezuma, Georgia; other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service for Ms. Janice Mosley of Sumter County, Georgia will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Shipp Chapel Baptist Church, Americus, Georgia.

Janice was born April 19, 1959, to the parentage of Rosa and Tommy Hawkins. Janice received her education from the Sumter County School System. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She was a member of Shipp Chapel Baptist Church. Janice will always be remembered for her generous heart and vibrant, outgoing personality. She enjoyed shopping and traveling, and she loved her animals. Janice worked at Textron Automotive as a line painter for several years. She recently worked at the Albany Marine Base until she retired. 

She transitioned to her heavenly home Monday, December 9, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Tommy Hawkins, grandparents Felton and Irene Smith, and brother Donnie Hawkins. 

She leaves precious memories with her loving and devoted family. She is survived by her mother, Rosa Hawkins Hill; siblings: David Hawkins, Glinda Bing, Carolyn Bacon (Greg), Joy Harden (Derrick), Tracie Pitts (Robert), and Mecca Bacon (Julius); a devoted friend, Gregory Clinton; and a special aunt, Janie Young of Laurel, Maryland; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. 

The Funeral Service for Mr. Ronnie Jay Snipes of Warner Robins, Georgia will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia.

Ronnie Jay Snipes, son of Marvell Winifred Cook and James Snipes, was born on August 7, 1957, in Macon Georgia. After graduating from Southwest High School, he heeded the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Army.

Mr. Snipes proudly served his country, achieving the rank of Sergeant.  He received numerous medals and awards during his twenty-year military career. Among his many awards were the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Rifle M16 Marksman Qualification Badge, and Grenade Sharpshooter Qualification Badge. Sergeant Ronnie Jay Snipes served his country with valor and retired from the military in 1995, after twenty years of service.

Ronnie was passionate about caring for his family and serving others. He treasured the times he spent traveling with his family. For several years, he served as a chaperone for the Warner Robins High School Band. He was a very creative person. He loved to write music and poetry. He was also a sports fan. His favorite teams were the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. He was employed for many years as a Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service.

Mr. Ronnie J. Snipes departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence. He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his devoted wife, Mrs. Gloria Snipes of Warner Robins, Georgia; six children: Sheree Corelius and her husband Earl of Macon, Georgia, Yolunda Snipes of Houston, Texas, Brandon Snipes of Phoenix, Arizona, Latorris Harris and his wife Donna, Antonio Joiner of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Jessica Johnson-Snipes and her husband Chadian Ferril of San Antonio, Texas; his grandchildren: Jayla Trenea Redding, Jadarius Travon Redding, Harmony Brielle Snipes, Brandon Tyrese Snipes, Jr., Madison Gabrielle Corelius, Marquis Hannor, Jarquis Hannor, Latorria Harris, Tavian McBurse, Khole Hannor, Kayce Hannor, and one devoted granddaughter, Amiyah Joiner of Warner Robins, Georgia; his father-in-law, A.C. (Jim) Leary of Montezuma, Georgia; his sisters-in-law: Maxine Cochran of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Sonjia and Johnnie Melton of Americus, Georgia, Marilyn and Lonnie Rogers of Marshallville, Georgia, and Sharon and Rogeric Ladd of Newnan, Georgia; his brothers-in-law: Johnny Harris of Montezuma, Georgia, Carvas and Christy Hill of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Raymond Smith of Montezuma, Georgia; several devoted aunts: Clara Bell Leary of Warner Robins, Georgia, Marion Cook of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Willie Mae Hughes of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dorothy Garl of Warner Robins, Georgia; uncle, Pastor Robert Felton of Augusta, Georgia; devoted nieces and nephews: Tovornea and Jessica Cochran, and Jeremy Cochran; god sister and brother: Pastor Pat and Tina Patterson; cousins, other relatives and friends. 

The Funeral Service for Ms. Charlene Grier of Americus, Georgia will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John AME Church in Plains, Georgia with Pastor Shirley Strawter officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Georgia.

Charlene Demetrice Grier was born March 31, 1987 in Sumter County, Georgia. She attended the public schools of the Americus School System. Charlene was a member of St. Mark Church of Plains, Georgia. She was a hard worker and a loving mother and daughter. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her two sons.

Charlene Demetrice Grier departed this life on December 4, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie James Grier.

Charlene leaves precious memories with her two sons: Jeremiah M. Brown and Micheal C. Hoskins III of Americus, Georgia; her mother Cynthia Thomas-Hollis and stepfather, Clyde Hollis, Jr. of Americus, Georgia; two sisters: Anitairess and Ken Dillard of Albany, Georgia and Lanicia Grier of Fitzgerald, Georgia; her stepbrother, Darius Hicks of Plains, Georgia; her grandmothers: Janie Cross of Americus, Georgia and Annie Ross of Plains, Georgia; her godsister, De’Erica Blakely of Americus, Georgia; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The Service of Love and Memory for Ms. Anitha Denise Brantley of Americus, Georgia will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at The Glover Center in Americus, Georgia.

Anitha Denise Brantley, daughter of the late Stoman Brantley, Jr. and the late Annie Lou Terrell Brantley, was born in Newton, Georgia on August 4, 1966. She was employed at Robins Air Force Base as a sheet metal fabricator.

Anitha departed this life on December 5, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Emanuel Brantley, Stoman Brantley III, Albert Terrell, Charlie Edward Brantley, Jeremiah Brantley, and Gladys Brantley Mills.

She leaves precious memories with her children: Gregory Lovett Williams and Lategra Mack of Pooler, Georgia, Jakira Ajamere Watts and Jeremy Raines of Americus, Georgia; her step children: Tawanna Dodson and Latoya Watts; her grandchildren: Xavier Williams and Lydia Mack of Pooler, Georgia, and Alexis Prince and Jakemius Prince of Americus, Georgia; her brothers: Eddie (Bessie) Brantley of Albany, Georgia and Danny (April) Brantley of Savannah, Georgia; her sisters: Mamie Jean Terrell Thomas of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Diane (Franklin) Thrasher of Conyers, Georgia, and Lillian Poole of Albany, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.