The Graveside Service for Mrs. Norma Perkins Jackson of Rochester, MI will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Brown Chapel Baptist Church. 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. Norma Perkins Jackson was born on January 1, 1936, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Norman Perkins Sr. and Bessie Sneed Perkins. Norma acquired her education in the public schools of Macon County. She completed high school at the Historic Flint River Farm School and attended Beautician school in Atlanta, Georgia. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and became a member of Brown Chapel Baptist Church where she was a devout member until moving to Hartford, Connecticut. While in Hartford she met and married Frederick Jackson on November 4, 1967. 

After many years of working in the manufacturing industry in and around Hartford, Norma moved to Michigan to help raise her grandchildren. She had a zeal for life and loved doing activities with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren that brought her joy. She traveled around the world five times, lived in Jakarta, Indonesia for four years, visited Beijing China, Paris France, London England, Amsterdam Netherlands, Singapore, Phuket Thailand, Tokyo Japan, Maui Hawaii and the Bahamas via a Disney Cruise. Norma also loved cooking, reading, and listening to all kinds of music from Opera to Jazz to Motown Soul.

Norma was a devoted wife during her marriage, a caring mother, grandmother and godmother, loving sister, proud aunt, and kind great-aunt. She was well loved by her friends. On Sunday, August 28, 2022, surrounded by family, she transitioned to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by five siblings: Bessie Perkins Leary, Carrie Perkins Palmer, Edith Perkins Davis, Ruby Sullins and Norman Perkins, Jr.

Mrs. Norma Perkins Jackson leaves to cherish her loving memory: her daughter, Janet (John) Taylor; grandchildren: Jordan Elizabeth Taylor and John Norman Taylor; godson, Steve Sullins; six siblings: Lillian Perkins Butler, Decatur, Georgia, Claude Perkins, College Park Georgia, Lena Perkins Johnson, Montezuma Georgia, Richard Perkins, Montezuma Georgia, Ernest Perkins (Sharon), Atlanta, Georgia, and Joseph Perkins, Montezuma, Georgia; a host of beloved nieces and nephews, including special and devoted nieces Meredith and Jackie Palmer, devoted nephew Bruce Palmer;  cousins, other relatives and friends. 

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Mr. Freddie Zachary Calloway, Jr. was born on January 9, 1954, in Americus, Georgia. He was the son of Mrs. Ozie Calloway and the late Mr. Freddie Calloway, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan. Fred Jr., as he was affectionately called by family, was the first born to this union. Educated in Americus public schools, Fred Jr. was a 1973 graduate of Americus High School, Americus, Georgia. At an early age, he joined Big Bethel Baptist Church, North Jackson Street, Americus, Georgia. For years Fred Jr. worked at Cooper Lighting until he discovered his passion for truck driving. He drove trucks for Joe Underwood Trucking, Americus, Georgia and Western Trucking. Fred Jr. departed this life on August 15, 2022.

Memories will be cherished forever by his mother, Ozie Calloway of Buena Vista, Georgia; loving siblings: Connie (Clyde) Anthony of Americus, Georgia, Steve Calloway of Dublin, Georgia, Belinda (Larry) Ware of Rex, Georgia, Shelia (Kelvin) Raven of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Robert Calloway, Sr. of Unadilla, Georgia, and Mary Ann Calloway Neal of High Point, North Carolina; loving nieces and nephews: Melba Anthony (Rod) Mitchell of Perry, Georgia, LaKendra Anthony (Dwayne) Wakefield and Darrell Anthony of Americus, Georgia, Travis Anthony of Columbus, Georgia, Stephanie Calloway of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Sheena Calloway of Warner Robins, Georgia, Courtney Ware (Chris) Lett and Brandon Ware of Scottdale, Georgia, Jasmine Raven (Gregory) Haskins of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, Ryan (Taylor) Raven of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Corey (Allyson) Raven of Wendell, North Carolina, Erin Raven (Lavon) Wynn of Durham, North Carolina, Shayeedah Calloway (Milton) Perkins of Converse, Texas, Robert Calloway, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama, Deborah Calloway, Morey Elby and Shay Elby of High Point, North Carolina; other nieces and nephews also survive; one loving aunt, Margaret Mathis of Americus, Georgia; a host of loving cousins and friends also survive

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Geneviena L. Towns Jackson will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Jerry Sanders officiating. 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.

Geneviena Towns Jackson was born on June 23, 1968, in Dooling, Georgia to Ruby G. Towns and J.C. Adams. GiGi, as she was affectionately called, attended the Dooly County School System and later received her GED in Atlanta, Georgia. At an early age, she accepted the Lord as her Savior. Geneviena was always a hard, dedicated worker. She loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

On August 6, 2022, GiGi grabbed her wings to heaven in Montezuma, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby G. Towns; her brother and sister: Marquis D. Towns and Susie M. Towns; and her grandparents: Annie Kate McClendon and John Gordon.

GiGi leaves precious memories to be cherished by her husband, Donald James Jackson of Montezuma, Georgia; their children: Ramsey Jackson, Christina Smith and Jerrell Jackson; four grandchildren: Malaysia McLawrence, Amira Jackson, Mariah Wallace and Nova Jackson; fifteen siblings: Tharetha Towns, Annie R. Towns, Christopher A. Towns, Mahalie Clark, Payton Lango, Betty Merrell, Maenell Hardrick, Alzona Adams, Ruthie Mae Adams, Curtis Adams, James Adams, Bernell Adams, Lucy Adams, Jerome Adams, and Rolie Adams; her aunts and uncles: Victoria McClendon, Eddie F. Simmons (Robin), and Glenn McClendon (Gloria); her great-aunt, Flora Robinson; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Fredrick Jackson, Landis Ogburn, Emma Jean Jackson, and Bernice Jackson-Barrett; three special friends: Lisa Brown, Jacqueline Felton (Damon) and Erika Lester; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Danny Gooden will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eastview Cemetery with Pastor Larry Sims, Sr. officiating.

Mr. Danny Gooden was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 18, 1953, to the late Dan Edward Gooden and the late Lucy B. Gainer. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. Mr. Gooden transitioned at his home in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Arthur J. Goodman, Richland Gaynor and Lee Warren Gooden; an aunt, Nancy Evans; and his grandmothers: Irma L. Fuller and Ethel L Tolbert.

Left to cherish his memories are his children: Evette Gooden of Macon, Georgia, Antonio Stephens (Stacey), Dannetta West and Arika Bowens all of Americus, Georgia; three brothers: Jonathan Goodman and Charles Edward Gooden both of Jacksonville, Florida and Dwight Gooden of New York; four sisters: Betty (Harold) Jones, Mercedes (Honda) Fluker, Sheila Gooden and Veronica Davis all of Tampa, Florida; one sister-in-law, Mildred Gooden; eleven grandchildren; Jamecia McClary, D’Adrian Lewis, Brandon Wilbon, Bridgette (Anthony) Meno, Tremaine Stephens, Jasmine Stephens, Asya Woods, Autumn West, Dantrell Jordan, Alderika Bowens and Amber Spikes; ten great[1]grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Charlie Reginald Clark of Ellaville, Georgia will be held Monday, August 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellaville, 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.

Charlie Reginald Clark was born on December 25, 1960, to the late Roy Clark and Eva Minter Clark in Schley County, Georgia. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1978. Charlie worked in several trailer plants. He was a jack of all trades. Charlie departed this earthly life on August 4, 2022. Three siblings preceded him in death: Eugene Clark Sr., William Clark and Windel Clark.

Charlie Reginald Clark will be remembered with love and affection by his wife, Teresa Brown Clark of Americus, Georgia; four children: Marquita Clark, Maurice Holloway (Skakeitha) all of Americus, Georgia, Laterin Clark of Columbus, Georgia, and Deandre Harris of Albany, Georgia; twelve grandchildren; his siblings and their spouses: Effie Louise Raines, Charlie Rose Tookes (Johnny), Edward Clark, Ida Pearl Langes, Mary Edith Carter (Eddie), Minnie Jewel Holmes of Ellaville, Georgia, James Clark (Fannie) of Atlanta, Georgia, Jimmy Lee Clark (Rachel) of Montezuma, Georgia and Ardine Harpe Clark of Andersonville, Georgia; A host of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

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The Graveside Service for Deacon Eddie Walton of Oglethorpe, Georgia will be held Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens, Oglethorpe, Georgia with Reverend R.L. Duncan, officiating.

Deacon Eddie “Joe” Walton, son of the late Riley and Nina Mae Edwards Walton was born February 12, 1931, in Macon County, Georgia. He confessed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined St. Matthew Freewill Baptist Church in Coral Gables, Florida. Later he became a member and devoted deacon of From Disgrace to God’s Grace Ministries in Montezuma, Georgia. He retired from the City of Coral Gables, Florida after twenty-five years of service and was awarded a key to the city upon his retirement. He was united in holy wedlock to Emma Loud Walton, who preceded him in death.

On Sunday night, July 31, 2022, Deacon Eddie Walton departed this earthy life. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Mrs. Susie Mae Walton Hall Brown, Mrs. Essie Mae Albright, Mrs. Eva Bell Rodgers, Mrs. Mae Eva Clark, and Ms. Essie Vera Walton; and his brother Robert Lee Walton.

Survivors include his brothers: Leon Walton and Lee Willie Walton; a special nephew Lee Willis Hall and his wife Sharon; five generations of nieces and nephews; a host of other loving relatives and friends.  

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The Memorial Service for Mr. John Glenn Wilson of Americus, Georgia will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. on the Front Lawn of West’s Mortuary, 731 North Lee Street, Americus, Georgia with Pastor Eugene Hall officiating.

John Glenn Wilson was born December 8, 1962, in DeSoto, Georgia to the late Bobbie Mae Deriso. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and later joined Jackson Grove Baptist Church in Sumter County.

At a young age, he developed a healthy work ethic and started his first job at Thad Wickerson’s Store in DeSoto. As he grew up, he advanced to Cooper Lighting where he worked for thirteen years. Later, he started his career at FedEx and Kroger while he resided in Memphis, Tennessee. He moved back to Georgia and retired from the Sumter County School System as a custodian in the year of 2016.

Mr. Wilson departed this world on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his three siblings: Bobbie Lou Deriso, Eddie Deriso, and Lamar Deriso; his aunt and uncles: Claude Deriso, Sr., Mary Alice Ware Brown, and McArthur Deriso; and his grandparents, Anna Harris Brown, Homer Deriso, and Lula Mae Brown Deriso.  

He leaves a legacy of love and memories to his beloved family which includes his siblings: Willie Wilson (Thelma) of San Jose, California, Clarie Mae Green, Debbie Wilson, and Donald Ware, Jr. all of Americus, Georgia, Kenneth Holman of Memphis, Tennessee and Kent Morris Jackson of Marysville, California. Memories are also going to be cherished by some of his closest friends which include Bernice Williams, Teresa Brown Clark, Minnie Price, Mary Cross, Johnny White, Johnny Mathis, and Johnny Mack. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as other relatives that are going to cherish his legacy. 

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Jody B. Beal, Jr. of Warner Robins, Georgia will be held Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Canady officiating. Interment will follow at 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.

Jody Bernard Beal, Jr. was born April 15, 1997, in Sumter County, Georgia. He was the son of Jody Beal, Sr. and Sharon Felton Beal. At an early age, he acknowledged Jesus Christ as his savior and became a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. Jody attended the public schools of Macon County and was very active in sports. Throughout his school years, he played baseball, football, and basketball. He was a 2015 graduate of Macon County High School. Jody was known for his friendly and outgoing personality. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Jody was always the one that kept everybody smiling and laughing. He made friends easily and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Jody gained his wings Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ashanti Denise Beal; and his grandparents: Alonzo Woolfork, Jr., Inez Woolfork, and Samuel Sparks.            

Jody leaves precious memories to be cherished by his parents: Sharon Felton Beal and Jody B. Beal, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia; his brother, Shundale Beal of Montezuma, Georgia and sister, Jalisha Clayton of Byromville, Georgia; the love of his life, Brittney Floyd and her daughter, Katelyn Adams of Warner Robins, Georgia; his grandparents: Florie Felton of Montezuma, Georgia and Blondie Beal of Byromville, Georgia; his godparents: Barbara and Lanorris Jolly of Warner Robins, Georgia and Gloria Rogers of Montezuma, Georgia; his aunts and uncles: Patricia Felton, Michael and Barbara Felton, Tammy and Vashati Felton, Lisa and Arney Bryant, Reginald and Brenda Thomas, Dennis and Betty Thomas, Darron Felton, Sr., Amillia and Eric Williams, Trina Felton, Theresa Lewis, Loretta Davis, Maxine Shorter, Melinda Queen, Lysonda Beal, Sonya Hubbard, Lawanda Brown and Danisha Walker; a host of cousins, MCHS Class of 2015, other relatives and friends.

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