The Graveside Service for Ms. Mazuria Harris will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, please MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing.

Mazuria Harris was born September 30, 1931, to Ran Harris and Ella Carson in Ellaville, Georgia. She was the baby of the bunch. Mazuria received her education in Ellaville, Georgia. She was a homemaker who was known for preparing her delicious liver and rice.

Mazuria Harris departed this life on November 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents: Ran Harris and Ella Carson; her sisters: Estelle Harris, Beulah Harris and Leila Mae Fredrick; her brothers: H.T. Harris and Sam Harris.

Mazuria leaves behind to continue her legacy her two sons: Allison Bernard Harris (Brenda) and Michael Jermone Harris of Americus, Georgia; her grandchildren: Christopher Antoine Raven (Daisy) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Arthur Lynn Raven, Jr. (Ciera), Althea LaToya Williams (Jamelle), and Allyson Janee’ Harris all of Americus, Georgia; her six great-grandchildren; a devoted niece, Essie Mae Harris of Americus, Georgia; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  

The Funeral Service for Missionary Mary Lundy Carter of Americus, Georgia will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Clinton officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, as ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others. 

Missionary Mary Lundy Carter was born March 20, 1940, to the late Reverend J.W. Lundy and Mrs. Annie Mae Lundy of Plains, Georgia. She joined Mitchell Grove Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until her health failed. She was educated in the Sumter County public schools. She was married to the late Albert Carter, Sr. She was a good mother and grandmother.

Missionary Carter was a faithful servant of God and lived the life she spoke about.  She was a giver and would help anyone in need. She was a faithful choir member and a great song writer and wrote many inspirational poems. She had a smile that would light up any room

On November 5, 2022, she transitioned from labor to reward. She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend J.W. Lundy; mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Lundy; sisters: Clorie Sykes, Ella Ree Sims, Johnnie Mae Solomon and Annie B. Lyles; and her son, Earnest Calvin Durham.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Charlie (Teresa) Durham, Patricia (Johnny) Mable, Evangelist Valerie Benn, and Ambra (Robert) Sanford, Sr. all of Americus, Georgia; two brothers: Bishop Ernest James (Ossie) Lundy of Leslie, Georgia and Overseer Johnny (Carol) Lundy of Americus, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren and forty great- grandchildren; a close friend whom she considered a sister, Mattie Sue Harris; two devoted grandchildren: Christopher Jones and Robert Sanford, Jr.; two devoted god-daughters: Barbara Burts and Beatrice Stewart; a host of nieces and nephews also survive. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Arthur “Jesse” Lee Jones of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope A.M.E. in Smithville, Georgia with Rev. E.X. King officiating. 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.

Arthur “Jesse” Lee Jones was born February 08, 1940, in Smithville, Georgia to the parentage of Ernest and Roxie Mae Jones. In the early 1960’s, he relocated to Miami, Florida where he took up the profession of carpentry. During his time in Miami, Florida, he made a host of friends who will miss him dearly, as well as his childhood friends from Smithville, Americus and Albany Georgia.

 To those who knew him best, he was “Bruh” or “Rut”. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. He was the “life of the party.” He loved to “dress to impress.” Wherever he went, he wore his Stacey Adams shoes. He enjoyed hobbies, such as fishing and hunting. Bruh Rut Jones lived a full and vicarious life during his tenure here on Earth. He enjoyed every moment that was available to him.

In addition to his parents Ernest and Roxie Mae Jones, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Henry Jones, Earnest Jones and John Jones; sisters: Emma Myers, Alice Rivers and Lula Brown; and his grandson, Jordan Tyler Jones.

Left behind to mourn his passing are six children: Valerie Jones, Jeffrey Jones (1), Christopher Milliner, Jeffrey Jones (2), Jessidria Jones (Williams) and Jessica Jones; his favorite big sister, Juanita Jones; a special nephew and nieces who went out of his way to make sure he received the best of care, James Jones (his wife, Gloria) and Regina Stover; his step-sister, Rose Mae Burton; his granddaughters: Chakita Denise Milliner, Jaden Jones, Jhane’ Jones, Shameeka Harvey Jones and Lanay Milliner; grandsons: Christopher Milliner Jr., Jamal Jones and Edward Williams, Jr.; his great-granddaughter, Jahlaya Jones; his best friend and life partner, Linda Clayton; a host of other nieces and nephews who loved him so much. 

Mr. Raymond Padilla Favela, Jr. was born on December 19, 1972 in San Bernardino, CA to Raymond Padilla Favela, Sr. and Debbie Romero Favela. He was a loving, caring, outgoing soul who never took life for granted. He was so free spirited that he would do things in life most people would be afraid to do in a whole life time. Raymond departed from this world on October 23, 2022 in Americus, Georgia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by West’s Mortuary

He loved his kids so much, he would do anything to make them have everything he never did. He was loved and will still be loved after death. His favorite thing to do was take his boat out on the lake on hot summer days and ride through the waves of beautiful bodies of water. That's when I believe he was at his full potential and peace. He looked at the waves in such a beautiful way with his beautiful brown eyes. He will forever be missed. He left a dent in everyone's heart that he encountered.   

He leaves behind two children, Mya Favela and Neko Favela

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mag Jamerson West will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Alfred Wynn officiating. 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.

Mag Jamerson West was born to the late James “Jim” Ashmon and the late Hester “Doll” Williams-Collier on November 23, 1934, in Montezuma, Georgia. She was the youngest of six children, who all proceeded her in death. In the absence of her siblings, Mag and her three nieces Willie Pearl Allen (Orlando, Florida), Ira B. Allen (Deceased) and Mary Lou Johnson (Montezuma, Georgia) shared a sisterly bond.

She was introduced to Christ as a child and was baptized at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia where she also became a member. Mag was educated in the rural St. Paul Baptist Church in Macon County, Georgia. She was a dedicated employee of Kellwood Company in Perry, Georgia. She worked as a seamstress for 30 years until her retirement in 1997.

In July of 1953, Mag was united in holy matrimony to the late Lester West. This union blessed them with three daughters, Elaine West Turner (Montezuma, Georgia), Marion West McDonald (Montezuma, Georgia) and the late Eria West Jackson of Montezuma, Georgia. Mag was also the stepmother to Lester West Jr. (Teresa) of Miami, Florida and the late Beverly West Bates of Miami, Florida.

Those left to carry her legacy: her devoted daughters Marion West McDonald and Elaine West Turner, her darling grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Special thank you to Chelsey and Jordan McDonald who served as dedicated caregivers.

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Emory Blakley age 72 of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Blakley Memorial Gardens in Doerun, Georgia. 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.

Mr. Emory Blakley was born March 11, 1950 in Doerun, Georgia to James Blakley and the late Alberta Thomas Blakley. Emory was employed as a Forklift Driver at Cooper Lighting for over 41 years. He loved his family and his livestock. Mr. Blakely passed away peacefully on Saturday October 22, 2022, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry Blakley and Donnell Blakley.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Carol Blakley; five children: Larry Blakley, Richard Blakley, Sherrie Blakley, De’Undrea Williams and De’Erica Blakely; his father, James Blakley; three sisters: Mary Moye (Eddie), Liza Reeves (Donald) and Lynn Thomas (Ira); four brothers: James Blakley, Jr., Nathaniel Blakley (Jennifer), Lester Blakley (Brenda) and Michael Blakley; six grandchildren: Tommy Blakley (Alyssa), Desirae Blakley, Sha’Daria Blakley, De’Asia Blakley, Traymon Clark, and Dremea Yearby;  five great-grandchildren: Dawn Blakley, Shanyia Blakley, Taliah Blakley, Raylen Sims and Madilyn Bowens; a god-son Trell Mercer; neighborhood friends, Edward & Lizzie Carter  and a host of other relatives and friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Roscoe Lamar, Jr. will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Plains, Georgia with Bishop Melvin McCluster officiating.

Roscoe Lamar Jr. was born on July 5, 1948, in Americus, Georgia to the late Roscoe Lamar, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Lamar. He attended the Sumter County Public Schools. At the age of 18, he moved to Hartford, Connecticut in search for better opportunities. Roscoe made Hartford, Connecticut his home. He was employed at Main and Tower for many years. He was also employed by the City of Hartford’s Department of Public Works, where he retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

Roscoe loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He loved to cook and was known for his delicious ribs. He was a true grill master. Roscoe enjoyed watching television and playing his numbers. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was extremely proud of their accomplishments, and he shared his joy with everyone he knew.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Brown; his daughter, Shalisa Lamar; his brother, Johnny Thomas, Sr.; and his sister, Nanell James. Roscoe passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Roscoe leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons: Garrett Lamar of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Tracey Lamar (Caprecia) of Americus, Georgia; four daughters: Stacie Walters (Kyle) and Torie Davis, both of Americus, Georgia, Rashanda Lamar of Bloomfield, Connecticut and Fatima McCaskill of South Windsor, Connecticut; two bonus children: Bryan Little and Shonrecca Foy both of Hartford Connecticut; thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren; brother, Willie Lamar, Sr. of Fayetteville, Georgia; sister, Norma Hurley of Americus, Georgia; loyal and devoted nephew, Derrick Thomas of Americus, Georgia.; three aunts: Doris Pope, Francis Thomas, and Elizabeth Harris; one uncle, Rufus Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews and close family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. 

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The Funeral Service for Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, 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.

Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. was born October 1, 1951, in Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia to the late John Rackley and Annie Mae Harris. At an early age, he joined New Hope Baptist Church. He attended the Historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. After graduating in 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1970 to 1979. During his enlistment, Sgt. Harris earned several National Defense Service Medals, Expert Badge, Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge with M-16 Rifle Bar and Expert Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. After traveling all over the world, he returned to Montezuma, Georgia and started a career at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia.

On Monday, October 17, 2022, Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. transitioned from labor to reward while a patient at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Rackley and Annie Mae Harris; brother, Sgt. George Harris; sisters: Pauline Harris, Lessie M. Wilborn, Lula Rackley, Betty Green, Burnette White and Judie Gable; and a special grandson, Omar D. McDonald.

He leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing, one daughter, Kimberly Davis (Jimmy) of Montezuma, Georgia; two sons: Willie D. Harris, Jr. of Forest Park, Georgia and Marcell Harris of Macon, Georgia; his grandsons: Jary K. Smith (Samuel) of Byron, Georgia and Omar Harris of Forest Park, Georgia; his great-granddaughter, Eryn M. Thomas of Conyers, Georgia; a devoted cousin, Miltee Manning; a niece, Antoinette Harris; his sisters: Elizabeth Turner, Cecelia Marshall (Emmitt), Zebbie Rackley and  Phylistine Gardner (David); his brothers: Leonard Rackley (Lounell), John Rackley and Curtis Rackley; his devoted mother figure, Mrs. Carrie Rackley; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends including his friends in the Five Points Community and the Dialysis Staff of Perry, Georgia. 

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Walter Osborne Sr., affectionately known as “Walt Lee”, was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Americus, Georgia to Henderson Osborne and Ethel Lee Osborne. He was employed as a mechanic at Fred's Automotive and Precision Automotive. Walter died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Glenn Eagle Healthcare & Rehab Center in Abbeville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his youngest son Walter Lee Osborne Jr. 

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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Walter leaves to cherish his memory two sons: Christopher Lee Osborne and Terrance Harper; one daughter, Shantarie Nicole Osborne; three sisters: Annie Berry (Robert Berry), Ethel Lewis (Dee Lewis) and Shirley Terry (Tom Terry); one brother, James Mann and a devoted aunt, Ella Greene; five grandchildren.  Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Karl Wayne Styles, affectionately known as Lil Pete or Loko, was born on October 15, 2003, in Columbus, Georgia to Kristy and Travis Bowens. He was a 2022 graduate of Americus-Sumter County High School and was employed at Popeye’s Chicken. He was planning to further his education by going to college. He also had plans of starting a clothing line. He was so sweet and loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his uncle Mr. Arthur Styles, an aunt Mrs. Carol McCoy, paternal grandmother Ms. Beverly Bowens and maternal grandfather Reverend Arthur Styles. Karl died tragically on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.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 safety of others.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Kristy (Karl Johnson Sr.) and father, Mr. Travis Bowens; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Hardy Styles; paternal grandfather, Mr. Willie James Barker; his six brothers: Mr. Karlon Styles, Mr. Karl Johnson Jr., Mr. Kaden Johnson, Mr. Dontravion Bowens, Mr. Dequavion Bowens and Mr. Nytavion Smith; five aunts: Ms. Angela Styles, Ms. Lakeisha Bowens, Ms. Michelle Bowens, Mrs. Femi Barker-Hinton and Ms. Teresa Barker; three uncles: Mr. Kelvin Styles, Mr. Michael Bowens and Mr. Corey Bowens. A host of cousins and friends also survive.

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