Funeral services for Mr. Derek Kaigler of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 1:00 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at the New Hope Cemetery.

Derek Kaigler was born November 30, 1963 in Macon County, Georgia to Ms. Carrie Kaigler McGhee and Mr. Nathaniel Leary. He attended the public schools of Macon County and was a 1981 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School.  Derek was a devoted member of Zion Grove Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a deacon and an advisor on the Deacon’s Ministry.

In 1983 he was married to Ms. Priscilla Cochran and to this union two children were born, Bianca and Briana. Derek was an entrepreneur. He was owner/operator of D&K Auto Detail Shop. He was known throughout the community as DJ Smooth as he showcased his skills on the turntable. Derek loved his family, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and his ’67 tan Chevy Chevelle.

Derek worked for a time with Animal Control for the City of Montezuma. Some of his former places of employment were Southern Frozen Foods and Aztec Loan. He was employed by Easterlin Pecan Company in Montezuma, Georgia as warehouse manager at the time of his death.  Derek departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Perry, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bianca Kaigler.

Precious memories of his life will forever live on in the hearts of his daughter, Briana Kaigler of Savannah, Georgia; his granddaughter, Katrice Kaigler of Montezuma, Georgia; his mother, Ms. Carrie Kaigler McGhee and father, Nathaniel Leary; siblings: Cedrick Leary of Atlanta, Georgia, Keith (Vicki) Wynn of Macon, Georgia and Shanquita (Charles) Trotter of Montezuma, Georgia; aunts and uncle: Bettye Jo McKenzie of Montezuma, Georgia, Annette Cotton of Locust Grove, Georgia, Delphina Kaigler of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Willie (Camille) Brown of Locust Grove, Georgia; devoted cousin, Darrell “DeHawk” (Dianna) Kaigler; his special friend, Carolyn Williams; devoted friends, The Easterlin Family; his former wife, Sheila West; Celena Flythe who was like a daughter to him; Deacon Hubert West and Deacon Charlie Marshall, Sr. who were his father figures; his dog Fee Fee who was his faithful companion; a host of cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Deacon James Hiawatha Ross of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at the St. Luke Baptist Church located at 1576 GA Hwy 45 North Americus, Georgia with Pastor Krystal Heath officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Ms. Jackie Ross, 305 W. Peppermint Way Americus, Georgia

Deacon James Hiawatha Ross Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home.

Deacon James Hiawatha Ross Sr. was born October 8, 1923 in Sumter County, GA to the parentage of Will and Lourannie Ross. He was the last remaining child of 11 siblings. He attended school in the Sumter County School System. At an early age he joined the St. Luke Baptist Church where he served faithfully. Deacon Ross was devoted to God and his church. He made it one of his life’s missions to serve the Lord which he did faithfully unto death.

Deacon Ross proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He received the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the Philippine Independence Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.  After being honorably discharged from the military, he returned to Sumter County.  Deacon Ross was a truck driver for several local companies in Americus which included Roundtree and Suwannee Swifty Groceries.

Deacon Ross was married to Mary Varner Ross who preceded him in death. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father. Two children, James Ross Jr. and Mary Ross Stephens also preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing five children: Charlie Varner, Jackie Ross, and Linda Ross all of Americus, GA. Patty (Lee) Young of Rockwall, TX, and Sandy Colwell of McDonough, GA. Eleven grandchildren: Jeannettia Varner Hunt, Valerie Varner Williams and Charlie Varner Jr., Groton CT; Michael Ross, Americus GA; Ashley Patterson, Cleveland TN; Temple Patterson, Americus GA; Jeremy Colwell and Stephanie Colwell, McDonough GA; McKenzie Young and Tyler Young, Rockwall, TX; and Shaunie Stephens, Macon, GA. A host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

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Funeral services for Baby Jashun Ingram will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Magnolia Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Hosie Waters officiating.  Interment will follow at the Brown Chapel Cemetery. 

Jashun Lamar Paul Ingram was born on August 4, 2016 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center to Miss Po'Deshia Cromer and Mr. Joshua Ingram, Sr. Jashun was a precious baby with a big beautiful smile that could brighten even the gloomiest day. Jashun's favorite cartoon was Paw Patrol. He was a happy and lovable baby who also enjoyed answering the phone and playing with his ball and stuffed animals. His grandparents were very instrumental in rearing him. Jashun touched many lives throughout his short, yet memorable life. He was granted his angel wings on Thursday, January 25, 2018. His brief time on earth is one to be celebrated, although we will miss him and his beautiful smile.

Jashun will be cherished and lovingly remembered by his loving mother, Po'Deshia Cromer (Javorous Adams); his father, Joshua Lamar Ingram, Sr.; three brothers: Joshua Ingram, Jr. of Vienna, Georgia, Jamari Ingram of Americus, Georgia and Jeremiah Ingram of Garden Valley, Georgia; his loving grandparents: Simeal Bell Cromer and Paul Jerome Cromer, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia, Bessie  and Ernest Wiggins, Sr. of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his great grandparents: Mary Louise "Eve" Darity and Rosa Mae Cromer of Montezuma, Georgia; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Priscilla Adams and great grandparents James Bell, Sr. and Samuel "Sammie" Cromer; He is also survived by his aunt, Jasmine Adams of Byromville, Georgia; his uncles: Paul Jerome Cromer, Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia, Ernest Wiggins, Jr.and Nicholas Ingram of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Clayton Ingram of Orlando, Florida and Jim Adams of Byromville, Georgia; godparents: Shawanna Wynn of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Robbie Thomas of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of great aunts and great uncles, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Mr. Frederick West of Jackson Georgia will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 1:00 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty McDonald Dantes of Bonaire, Georgia will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Betty Mae McDonald Dantes was born on February 4, 1948 in Montezuma, Georgia to  proud parents Jesse and Ineze McDonald. Betty attended D. F. Douglas High School where she graduated with the class of 1966.  She received her degree in Education from Fort Valley State College.  She worked as an outstanding educator for over 30 years. After many years of dedicated service, she retired from Chatham County Public Schools in Savannah, Georgia. Betty loved sewing, trying new recipes, doing puzzles and most of all spending time with family.

Betty was called home on January 22, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her mother, father and two siblings.  Precious memories will forever remain with her loving family which includes her husband of over forty years, Augustin Dantes, Sr.; four children: Mauricia (El-Roy) of Chicago, Illinois, Augustin Dantes, Jr. (Edlena) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Thecla Dantes of Atlanta, Georgia, Edmund Dantes of St. Lucia, West Indies, and a very devoted niece/daughter Michelle McDonald of Savannah, Georgia; eight grandchildren: Christion, Zaiah, Laquan, Augustin III, Ellison, Edmund, Corinne, and Essiah.  She also leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Cora, Jimmy (Angela), Willie, Curtis (Annette), Lewis (Brenda), Sandra (Barney), Theresa (James), and Veleeta.  Her nieces and nephews include Connie, Daryl, Nicole, Sharon, Tony, Treece, Brian, Jamie, Sheena, Jessica, a host of other nieces and nephews, and a very devoted friend of thirty-eight years, Mrs. Gertrude Boyd.

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Funeral services for Mr. Michael Lanorris Patterson of Roney Street Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E Church on River Road in Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Montezuma.

Mr. Michael Lanorris Patterson was born on April 10, 1963 in Americus, Georgia to the late Betty Cross Patterson and Henry Patterson, Sr. Michael was a graduate of D.F. Douglas High School in Montezuma, Georgia. He was employed at Davidson Textron and also worked at Southern Frozen Foods for several years. He was preceded in death by a brother Dedrick Bernard Patterson and two uncles: Connie Mack Cross and Mathew Cross. Michael passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home.

He is survived by his father, Henry Patterson Sr.; his siblings:Henry Keith Patterson Jr., Melody Patterson, Tina Patterson Tatum, Jena Patterson (Rickey) Thornton and Donna (Andre) Patterson; nieces and nephews: Magan Hinton, Kevis Hinton, Terrance Patterson, Broderick Daniels, China Daniels, Zolandria Tatum, Camisha Thornton, Tabrisha Thornton, Jaylen Thornton, Corderal Thornton, Chelsea Thomas, Gyasi Lockhart, Dakota Williams and Ashlie Wilbon; devoted Friends:Terita Schofield, Elizabeth Simpson and Cornell Lewis; his Godmother, Eloise Moore. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lee Sims of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Plains House of God on Hudson Street in Plains, Georgia with Elder Ronald Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Robert Lee Sims was born January 1, 1958 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Curtis Edwards and the late Mary Gladys Stewart Sims. He was the tenth of fifteen siblings. He was educated in the Public Schools of Sumter County. Robert was employed for many years at Sheffield Hardware Company and Railway Freight.

Robert transitioned on Monday, January 15, 2018 at his residence in Americus, Georgia.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five siblings: Charlie Sims, Annie Ruth Harvey, Catherine Poole, Georgia Lee Mitchell and Deborah Ann Sims.

He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife of 5 years, Ashley Sims of Americus, Georgia;  two devoted daughters: Evelyn (Isiah) Harris, Florence, New Jersey and Valeria (Tyrese) Bouldin of Trenton, New Jersey; three step-children: Tatum Baker, Lamont Baker and Allen Milligen all of Americus, Georgia; six grandchildren: Naxire Sims, Adam Harris, Hassan Bouldin, Stanazia Bouldin, Isiah Harris Jr., Izasiah Harris, all of New Jersey; three sisters: Minnie Lee Davis, Martha Seay and Ernestine Rogers all of Americus, Georgia; three brothers: Bobby L. Sims, Harold Sims, Sr., all of Americus, Georgia and McArthur Edwards of Portland Oregon; one devoted aunt, Martha Edwards of Smithville, Georgia; two devoted uncles: Sammy Stewart of Miami, Florida and Lynwood Stewart of Americus, Georgia. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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Funeral services for Mrs. Josie Mae Monts Bridges of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Old Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Josie Monts Bridges was born on March 4, 1954 to the late Edward and Emma Monts of Plains, GA. She was married to Franklin Bridges and this union was blessed with two boys. She was employed for several years as a Cab Driver and also as a custodian at Southland Academy. Josie died peacefully on Saturday January 6, 2018 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, Georgia.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and life companion of 47 years, Mr. Franklin Bridges of Americus, GA; two sons: Earl (Marie) Monts of Jacksonville, FL; Eric (Cassandra) Monts Sr. of Americus, GA; one brother Edward (Linda) Monts of Plains, GA; three sisters: Oveda (Robert) Jackson of Americus, GA, Mae (Eugene) Dawson of Americus, GA and Earnestine (Albert) Durham of Americus, GA; six grandchildren: Antwan Davis of Mount Holly, NJ, Christopher Monts of East Orange, NJ, Erica Monts, Eric Monts, Evan Monts and Elijah Monts all of Americus,  GA; a devoted cousin Mattie Mae Tommie, a devoted friend Annie Ruth Mathis, several brothers and sisters-in-laws, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

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