February28

Mr. Robert Holmes

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Graveside services for Mr. Robert Holmes affectionately known as “R.H.”of Americus, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Creek A.M.E. Cemetery. Mr. Holmes died on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Lillian Carter Rehabilitation Center in Plains, Georgia

 

February22

Mr. Charles Jackson

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Graveside services for Mr. Charles Jackson will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Eastview Cemetery with Bro. James Ross officiating.

Mr. Charles Jackson affectionately known as “Shake” was born in Americus, Georgia to the late Jessie Mae Jackson Carter and the late Phillip Calloway. At an early age he joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. Charles was employed as a cook and waiter at Stewart’s Restaurant for several years. Mr. Jackson died peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Lillian Carter Nursing Home.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory his God-children: Leslie Rowell and LaVarus Rowell of Americus, Georgia; his cousins: Tommie Jackson, Kaymond Jackson, Leon Jackson and Mrs. Glenda Berryhill all of Americus, Georgia and Sonny Jackson of Columbus, Georgia; A devoted family friend, Eddie L. Berryhill. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

 
 

 

 

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February13

Mr. Warren Moore

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Funeral services for Mr. Warren G. Moore of 159-A Lakeview Cir. Americus, Georgia will be Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia with Rev. Michael Edge officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Warren G. Moore was born on December 23, 1923 in Sumter County GA, the fifth of ten children born to the union of the late Ora Collins Moore and the late George Moore. At an early age he joined the Mountain Creek A.M.E. Church. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Mr. Moore was employed for several years as a farmer for Frazier Farms. In 1941 he married Ms. Mattie Holmes and this union was blessed with two children one child a son preceded him in death. Mr. Moore died peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Lillian Carter Health & Rehabilitation Center in Plains, Georgia

 

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of nearly 70 years Mrs. Mattie Kate Moore of Americus, Georgia; one daughter, Virginia Moore Carter of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; four siblings and their spouses: Rev. George Moore, Jr of Waukegan, IL, Julia Mae Edge of Plains, Georgia, David Moore (Odessa) of Detroit, MI and Henry Moore (Cornelia) of Americus, Georgia; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends also survive.

 

 

 
 

 

 

February03

Mrs. Mary Ross Stephens

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Mary Eunita Ross Stephens affectionately known as “Lil Mary" of 154 Buttercup Lane Americus, Georgia died on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Friendship Baptist Church 411 Cotton Ave. Americus, GA. Burial will follow at the St Luke Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mary Eunita Ross Stephens was born on July 6, 1960 to Hiawatha Ross and the late Mary Varner Ross. She was married to the late Harrold Stephens. She was also preceded in death by a brother James H. Ross, Jr.

At an early age she gave her life to Christ and became a member of the St Luke Baptist Church. There she served faithfully in many capacities until her death.

Lil Mary was educated in the Americus City School System where she graduated with honors in 1978. After graduating she attended Georgia Southwestern College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. She was a charter member of Rho Sigma Omega Charter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was employed with Habitat for Humanity International as a Test Analyst.

Lil Mary is survived by her father Deacon Hiawatha Ross of Americus, GA; her five siblings: Charlie Varner and wife Gloria, Jacqueline Ross, Linda Ross all of Americus, GA, Patty Ross Young and husband Lee of Henderson, NV and Sandy Ross Colwell of McDonough, GA. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

The family will receive friends at Lil Mary’s home at 154 Buttercup Lane, Meadowood Subdivision. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in the name of Mary Ross Stephens to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia 2391 Benjamin E. Mays Drive Atlanta, GA 30311 404-755-1641, www.sicklecellga.org

 
 

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