Funeral services for Mr. Richard Law, Jr. of Perry Georgia formerly of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery

Mr. Richard Law, Jr. was born on May 23, 1950, in Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia to Mary L. Cromer and the late Richard Law, Sr.  He grew up in Macon County, Georgia and was educated in the public school system of Macon County. Richard attended Flint River Farm School, and later moved to Rochester, NY, where he furthered his education. He was a member of the Red Devil Motorcycle Club.

At an early age, Richard joined New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia, under the leadership of Reverend D.L. Terry. In July of 2004 he was employed with Allen’s Canning Company as a forklift operator. On October 3, 2003 he was united in holy matrimony to Anner Pearl Ellis. He was a very faithful, dedicated and devoted husband.

Mr. Law departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his residence in Perry, Georgia with his family by his bedside. There is a joy beyond all bonds of sorrow. There is hope beyond all grief and tears. There is a place that is found in that tomorrow and hope of that eternal life, we shall beckon beyond the years.

He leaves to cherish his sweet and loving memories a loving and devoted wife  of nine years,  Anner Pearl Law, whom he loved and cherished dearly; his mother, Mary L. Cromer of Detroit, Michigan;  his children: Ricky Law of Atlanta, Georgia, Eric Law (Lisa) of Fort Valley, Georgia, Ulonda L. Reese (Jason) of Montezuma, Georgia and their mother, Evangelist Barbara Law; his grandchildren: Tahj Reese and Alysia Law of Montezuma, Georgia and Eric Law, Jr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brothers: Larry Darnell Cromer of Atlanta, Georgia and James Cromer of Rochester, New York; Godfather, Robert (Mildred) Ladd of Montezuma, Georgia; uncle, George Law of Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts: Carol Cromer of Detroit, Michigan and  Erma Hankerson of Oglethorpe, Georgia;  a loving and caring Spiritual Sister, Ms. Betty J. Stephens; stepchildren: Tara Ellis, Tawanda Ellis and Michael Joiner all of Perry, Georgia;  very dear friends: Curtis Sanders of Fort Valley, Georgia, Rance Kendrick of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Virgil Williams of Fort Valley, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

 

Graveside services for Infant Kieran D’Marion High will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12 Noon at the Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

Infant Kieran D’Marion High was born in Cobb County, Georgia on November, 20, 2012 to Ms. Kallafia High and Detereayas Fulks. God called Kieran home to be His little angel on Tuesday, November, 20 2012 at Wellstar Health System in Cobb County, Georgia.

In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his grandparents, Laytrina & Rodney Brown and Tyris & Tonya High; great grandparents: Saverne & John Clemons, Sr., and Betty Adams & Willie Pace; great, great grandmother, Rosa Mae Clemons; uncles: John Clemons, Jr., Minkah Clemons, Nadnari Brown, Roy High and Tommy High; aunts: Tanika High, Tyria High and Kelly High.  A host of other relatives and friends also survive.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Mae Johnson age 91 of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at the Andersonville National Cemetery with Pastor Tony Thompson officiating.

Mrs. Fannie Mae James Johnson, “Grand Mae” as she was affectionately called, was born on December 17, 1920 in Plains, Georgia to the late Mrs. Willie James and the late Mr. Frank “Pat” James. On February 16, 1941 she married the love of her life, Mr. George Johnson. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter Willie Mae Brown.

Mrs. Johnson was a faithful member of the St. John A.M.E. Church in Plains, Georgia until her health failed. She was also a member of the International Benevolent Society. “Ms. Fannie” was a kind and loving caregiver to her entire family and will truly be missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband George Johnson; her daughter Willie Mae Brown and son-in-law, Joseph Brown; four sisters: Mrs. Lulean Laster, Mrs. Ruth Woods, Mrs. Thelma Johnson and Mrs. Katie B. Cottle and twobrothers: Joseph James and Felton James. Mrs. Johnson died on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Doctor’s Hospice of Georgia in Fayetteville, Georgia.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three devoted grandchildren: Yolanda Brown of Jonesboro, Georgia, Felicia (Corey) Brown-Parker of Covington, Georgia and George Patrick Brown of Americus, Georgia; a loving sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth White of Americus, Georgia; two great grandchildren: Markel Cobb of Jonesboro, Georgia and Jordan Parker of Covington Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends. 

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Funeral Services for Mrs. Ossie Lee Little of Forest Park Road Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lebanon Baptist Church in Plains Georgia. Burial will follow at the Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Little died on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her home. 

Mrs. Ossie Lee Dodson Little, affectionately called “Mrs. Sis”, was born in Sumter County, Georgia on July 16, 1926 to the late Arthur and Irene Small Dodson. At an early age, she joined the Mt. Salem Baptist Church. She served there faithfully as President of the Missionary Board and Vice President of the Pastor’s Aide Club until her health failed. She was a homemaker in Sumter County who enjoyed going to church and tending to her flowers and her chickens. She was married to the late Johnny Little. Two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Dice and Ms. Johnnie Mae Littlepreceded her in death. Mrs. Little passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her home.

Left to cherish her memory are five sons: Mr. John (Marilyn) Ware, Mr. Milton (Kim) Little both of Americus, GA, Mr. Melvin (Bertha) Little, Deacon John (Irene) Little both of Plains, GA and Mr. Willie (Jane) Ware of Albany, GA; one daughter, Mrs. Marie (Jimmy) Thomas of Rochester, NY; two brothers: Deacon James (Lillie) Dodson of Gainesville, FL and Mr. Willie James Gibson of Washington, DC; one aunt, Mrs. Annie Bell Chambers of Americus, GA; thirty-one  grandchildren, three of whom she reared as her own: Mr. Jerome (Renee) Ware of Monroe, NC, Mr. Clifford (Sharon) Ware of Columbus, GA, and her caregiver, Ms. Geraldine Ware of Plains, GA; thirty-seven great grandchildren including a devoted great granddaughter who was her caregiver, Ms. Yolynda Brown of Plains, GA; eight great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive including devoted friends Mrs. Rosa Angry, Mrs. Letha McCoy, Mrs. Christine Gardner, Mrs. Bertha Williams, Mrs. Emma Sue Sims and Mrs. Rosa Mae Solomon all of Americus, GA.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Bowman Brown of Montezuma, Georgia will be Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Pleasant / Travelers Rest C.M.E. Church in Montezuma, Georgia with Rev. Sidney Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bowman Brown, daughter of the late Ambus and Annie Maude Bowman, was born September 1, 1931 in Macon County, Georgia. Ruth grew up in Montezuma and attended Macon County Training School. She was married to the late James Brown and was the mother of seven children. 

Mrs. Brown was a loyal and faithful member of Mt. Pleasant/Traveler’s Rest CME Church where she sang in the choir, was president of the Pastor’s Aid Society and a member of the Missionary society until her health failed.

Ms. Ruth will always be remembered for her selfless nature, her kind and generous spirit, and her willingness to help others. Cooking was her passion. She loved to cook, bake and watch as family and friends enjoyed her tasty dishes.

On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia, God called her from labor to reward. She was preceded in death by one son, Edmond Brown. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brother, Ella Mae Oliver, Aline Johnson, Eula Mae Edwards and Lonnie Bowman.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: James (Debbie) Brown of Anaheim, California, Lenoir (Asia) Brown of San Diego, California, Leroy Brown of Perry, Georgia, Mitchell (Stella) Brown of Warner Robins, Georgia, Ann (Gerry) Harris and Tony Brown of Montezuma, Georgia; two grandchildren that she helped to rear: Shantray Ross and Michael Brown; twelve additional grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

 

Graveside services for Mrs. Mollye Odom Hankerson of Oglethorpe, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Rev. Allen Waters officiating. 

Mollye Rene Odom Hankerson was born February 4, 1925 to the parentage of the late Mr. Curry Odom and Mrs. Kittie Mae Harvey Odom. At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and became an active member of New Hope Baptist Church. She transcended from labor to an everlasting life of peace and rest on October 26, 2012.  

After graduating from the Macon County School System, she continued her education at Albany State University, and later matriculated at The Fort Valley State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Mollye was a passionate, prolific, no nonsense mathematics teacher, devoting her life to the education and edification of the students of Macon County for 41 years.  

She was married to Mr. Charles R. Hankerson, Sr., and to this union, two children were born. A daughter, the late Mrs. Zettawee C. H. Byrom, and a son, Mr. Charles R. Hankerson, Jr. An avid gardener, Mollye spent hours cultivating and maintaining an award winning yard. She loved azaleas and lilies especially, and spent hours doting on the many varieties of flowers and topiaries in her care.  

Preceding her in death are her brother, Mr. Timothy Odom, Sr., and her sisters Mrs. Amye Odom Marshall, and Mrs. Eria Odom Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory and uphold her legacy her son, Mr. Charles R. Hankerson, Jr.; her sister, Mrs. Rosetta O. Harmon, Cincinnati, Ohio; her brother, Mr. Willie James (Norma) Odom, Montezuma, Georgia; sister in-law, Mrs. Alberta Odom, Montezuma, Georgia; brother-in-law, Mr. Marvin Johnson, Montezuma, Georgia; a granddaughter, Nikki R. Byrom, Oglethorpe; grandson, Kelvin M. Byrom, Oglethorpe, Georgia; a great granddaughter, Kennedy M. Byrom, Fort Valley, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.  

During her illness, she was blessed to have the love and support of several caring individuals, most specifically, Mrs. Iris Ridley, Mrs. Tyechia Hall, Mrs. Sheila Lester, Mrs. Cassandra Rogers, and Ms. Onethia Sloan, in addition to the other nurses and support staff of United Hospice of Cordele, Georgia.

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Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Jerome Johnson age 62 of Decatur, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shade Arnold Baptist Church with Elder David Towns officiating. Burial will follow at the Andersonville National Cemetery.

Samuel J. Johnson was born Monday, August 17, 1950 in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Herbert Johnson and Charlie Mae Thornton Cameron.  At an early age he joined the church.  He was a Veteran in the United States Army and served 31 years as a civil servant with GSA and retired on Monday April 30, 2001. After he retired he sought employment with Avis Car Rental.  Mr.
Johnson was pronounced dead on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 12:45 a.m.  He was preceded in death by his sister Jennifer Thornton.

His legacy will continue through his daughter; Shermeka J. Johnson (Tavares Robinson); a granddaughter, V’Nylla S. Johnson; three grandsons: Jyqaz D. Dorsey, Zacceheus L. Johnson and Malychai J. Johnson; David A. Walker’s children; Xavier  M. Walker and D’Gayla M. Rosser Walker; daughter; Dana A,  Mahaffey (David): grandchildren: Justin A Roscoe, Brittany N. Roscoe, David T. A. W. Roscoe, and Dyanna D. Mahaffey; three great grandchildren; a brother, Kelvin Cameron (Maria); Aunts: Bertha Plant, Agness Smith (James). Rose Thornton, Ann Plant (Hillard).  Helen Jordan and Louise Ashman and an Uncle Reverend Jeremiah (Teresa) Thornton; a very special loving ex wife and friend D. M. Newton Lett Kittrell (Herald) and a host of cousins, classmates and friends.