Veteran Milton Miles was born December 26, 1956 to the parentage of the late James Miles Sr. and the late Mrs. Virginia Melvin Miles. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1975 graduate of Americus High School. Milton also attended Georgia Southwestern State College and later joined the United States Navy. While in the Navy, Milton played on the Navy’s football team. After leaving the military, Milton remained in Dallas, Texas and started his own business installing windows in high-rise buildings. Milton also loved music so much that he decided to start his own karaoke business, called Big Tex Karaoke.

At an early age Milton joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he attended before joining the military. Milton was preceded in death by one sister, Lucretia Miles. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by West's Mortuary.

Milton leaves to cherish his memories five children: Ms. Haley Miles of Americus, Georgia, Lauren Nerissa (Kevin) Gray of San Antonio, Texas, Ashley Rae (Orestes) Griegs of Huntsville, Alabama, Daniel James (Ashley) Miles of  Dallas, Texas and Joshua Stephen Miles of Antonio, Texas; two sisters: Jeanette M. Lamar of Americus, Georgia and Gloria Kate Lyles of Albany, Georgia; two brothers: James Miles, Jr. (Norwanna) of Americus, Georgia and Thomas Jefferson Miles of Albany, Georgia; nine grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The Graveside Service for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Terry of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Antioch Baptist Church 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.

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Terry was born on December 22, 1922 in Sumter County, Georgia to the parentage of the late George Kelly and the late Annie Bell Brown. She was a member of Old Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was married to the late Mr. Clinton Terry, Sr. for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by four children: Betty Jean Bowens, Curtis Davis, Sr., Johnny C. Terry and Ulysses Terry; two grandchildren: Beverly J Bowens and Robert Davis; a brother, Willie Howard Thomas; daughter-in-law, Diane Terry; and a dear friend, Annie Boone. Mrs. Terry passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Cordele Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Left to cherish her memories are: her beloved children: Evelyn Lester of Atlanta, Georgia, Willie Mae Waters, Clinton Terry, Jr., Willie (Gwendolyn) Terry, Howard Terry, Robert Terry and Annie Bell (Jessie) Carson, all of Americus, Georgia; 28 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren.; a host of other relatives and friends also survive

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Lorene Smith will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Staley Memorial Gardens in Americus, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others. 

Mrs. Lorene Sanders Smith was born in Sumter County Georgia on November 23, 1942 to the late R.B. Sanders and the late Katie Bell Cottle. At an early age she joined the St. John AME Church in Plains, Georgia. She was educated in the Public Schools of Sumter County.

Lorene developed a very strong commitment to activism during the Civil Rights Era. She participated in marches and lunch counter sit-ins. One of her proudest memories was having been present at the March on Washington, where she was able to hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous I Have A Dream Speech.

In 1964 she moved to Rochester, New York and married the late Eugene Smith. There she continued on the path of social and political activism. She worked for many years for the Monroe County Board of Elections and did volunteer work with her church, community and schools.

Lorene’s memories will always be cherished by her daughters: Dr. Pamela Baker, Patricia Johnson, and Candace (Cleveland) Brownlee; her siblings: Bobbie Armstrong, Katie Watts, Gwendolyn Hayes, Robert Sanders, Aretha Sander-Patterson, Mary Sanders-Mack, Mattie Sanders-Colquitt, Martha Sanders-Townsly and Alma Solomon. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Services for Vet. DERWIN VEROME MARTIN, will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12 Noon at Andersonville National Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others. 

DERWIN VEROME MARTIN, of Montezuma, Georgia, entered into rest on August 18, 2021.  He was born June 14, 1960, in Macon County, Georgia, the son of Jerome Byrom and Rachel Martin, who preceded him in death. 

Derwin grew up in Macon County, Georgia, where he attended D.F. Douglass High School and Magnolia Baptist Church.  For those who knew him, Derwin had a passion for all and often expressed it with his affectionate laugh, and loving and kind spirit.  He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. 

Derwin joined the U.S. Army at an early age and worked many years at Davidson Textron in Americus, Georgia, before relocating to North Augusta, South Carolina, where he was employed with Augusta Data Storage, Inc.

He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Anisha (Charlie) Brown, of Perry, Georgia; two devoted brothers, Michael (Lorna) Martin, of North Augusta, South Carolina and Maurice (Michelle) Harvey, of Byron, Georgia; a sister, Jeri Byrom, of Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers: Richard (Seretha) Wynn of Beaufort, SC and Thomas Byrom, of Houston, Texas; an uncle, Charles (Maxine) Gadson; two aunts, Marsha McCracken and Lorretta Byrd, all of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandsons, Javian, Jayden, Jamarion and Jace, all from Perry, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will miss him very much.

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Kanisha M. Cooper of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Alfonzo Cooper Memorial Gardens on Middle River Rd. in Americus, 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. 

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El Service de sepultura para Antonio Ramirez Hurtado se llevara a cabo el Sabado 14 de Agosto del 2021 ala 2:00 p.m. en Clearview Mennonite Fellowship in Montezuma, Georgia. Por causa del COVID-19 requerimos que traiga cubre boca y mantenga la distancia de seis pies.

Antonio Ramirez Hurtado nació en Apaseo el Grande, GTO. Sus padres son Laura Hurtado Núñez y José Antonio Ramírez Sánchez. Sus hermanas: Laura Celina, Nancy, Maribel y Yolanda. 

El fue criado con mucho amor por su abuelita Carmen Núñez y su tía Romelia Hurtado desde que tenía un año hasta los nueve años. Su mamá se lo trajo a Georgia, el estudio, jugaba soccer (su deporte favorito)y se graduó de Dooly Co. High School. Desde muy temprana edad fue un joven muy esforzado y trabajador. Su vida siempre estuvo al servicio de Dios. Entregó su vida a Dios desde niño. A sus trece años tuvo la pasión de aprender a tocar la guitarra para el servicio de Dios y a sus quince años fue bautizado por el Pastor Mauricio Orozco en Savannah, GA. 

A los 19 años encontró al amor de su vida Dorotea Sebastián y pidió permiso a su padre para hablar con ella. A los 20 años se caso y tuvo un hijo, Abdiel Ramírez Sebastián. Falleció siendo director de alabanza en su iglesia Jesús el Buen Pastor. 

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The Service for Mr. Leroy James Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at New Poplar Spring Baptist Church, Byromville, 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.

Leroy James Sr., son of the late Will and Hannah James was born April 9, 1931 in Dooly County, Georgia.  He was educated in the Dooly and Macon County Schools.  At an early age, he accepted Christ and served at Poplar Spring Baptist Church. Later he was one of the founders of the New Poplar Spring Baptist Church and faithfully served on the Board of Deacons. 

On December 18, 1950, he was united in holy matrimony to the late Bernice Mathis James. To this union seven children were born.  Two sons, Winifred Jerome and Herman Leon and three grandsons, Anthony, Kelvin and Steven James, preceded him in death.  Also, preceding him in death were his parents and siblings: Herbert James, Eddie Mack James, Oscar James Sr., Willie James, Elmo James Sr., Roosevelt James, Tehart James, Morris James, Alberta Webb, Verna Strong, Lucille Byron and Mattie Waters. Later in life he married his former wife, Shirley Barnes.

Leroy loved God and made daily preparations for his transition.  Early Sunday morning, August 8, 2021, he made his peaceful departure from his life challenges to his Heavenly Home.

Leroy will always be remembered for his genuine love and dedicated service to his family, church, friends and community.  He was a prosperous livestock and row crop farmer and willingly looked forward to serving others. He was honored many times for his craftsmanship as a farmer and his contributions back to his community.

Leroy leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted children: Leroy James, Jr. (Della) of Montezuma, Georgia, V. Regina Rockingham (Jesse) of Palm Bay, Florida, Dr. Linda Hires (Robert) of Valdosta, Georgia, Warren James (Satina) of Montezuma, Georgia and Elaine Loggins (Percy) of Byron, Georgia; two daughters-in-law: Lillie M. James of Montezuma, Georgia and Lucille James of Albany, Georgia.  He also leaves fourteen loving grandchildren, Brian, Mark, Leon, Ferlisha, Adrianne, Verna, Jesseca, Shandrell, Courtney, Austin, Grayson, Jordan, Gabreail and JaLynn; a host of great-grandchildren, one loving and devoted brother, Lynmore James (Faye) of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Phillip Lewis Robinson will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at 12:00 noon 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 safety of others.

Phillip Lewis Robinson was born on January 1, 1960 in Sumter City, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie Robinson Sr. and the late Mrs. Katie Bell Roberts Robinson. He attended Southeast Elementary School and Union High School in Leslie, Georgia. Phillip later joined the United States Army and traveled to many different states and countries. Phillip’s duties consisted of serving as a Military Police Officer and disposing of bombs. Phillip not only protected and served in the United States Army, he was one the greatest athletes in the United States Army. Phillip was a running back. He injured his knee/leg playing football in the Army which caused him to be discharged.  Phillip’s other jobs consisted of mechanic work and pulling cars which he put his heart into. Phillip also had the pleasure to work at B&L Wrecker Services of Atlanta, Georgia which is owned by his sister, Bonnie Butler and Joe Butler.

Phillip departed his life on August 5, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Johnny Robinson, Linda Robinson, Richard Robinson, Eddie Robinson Giles and Willie Robinson Sr.; his nieces: Tammy Robinson and Janice Giles and two brothers-in- law: Joe Butler and Joseph Giles. 

Phillip’s memories will always be cherished by his two daughters who were united with Margaret Jackson Robinson Spearmon of Jesup Georgia: Philisia (Corey) Spearmon of Cobbtown, Georgia and Marquita Robinson of Jesup, Georgia; grandchildren: Destinee Robinson, Demetria Woods, Mahalee Spearmon, Matthew Spearmon and Malachi Spearmon. Phillip also raised Edidiong Parker Brown (Binky) as his own daughter; sisters: Mrs. Estella (Willie) Lusane and Mrs. Shirley (Alvin Sr.) Smith of Sumter City, Georgia, Mrs. Bonnie Butler of Atlanta, Georgia and Ms. Gloria Goodgain of Aurora, Colorado; brothers: Floyd Robinson of Americus, Georgia and Lloyd Robinson of Atlanta, Georgia; one aunt, Mattie Pearl Burton of Sumter City, Georgia; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Sherryl Y. Arnett of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at New Zion Baptist Church in Cobb, 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.

Mrs. Sherryl Yvonne Walker Arnett was born on December 21, 1959, in Desoto, Georgia to the late Mr. John L. Walker, Sr. and Ms. Barbara Walker. She was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Tony Sampson of Americus, Georgia. Sherryl joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia and was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Mrs. Arnett worked as a substitute teacher for years until she started having health issues.

She brought love and laughter to everyone she came in contact with, even when she wasn’t feeling her best. On Sunday, August 1, 2021, she passed from labor to reward. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Margret Banks, Rodney Banks and Darren Banks.

She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life, two devoted daughters: Erika Clark of Warner Robins, Georgia and DaQuanda Arnett of Macon, Georgia; three sons: Mario Mullan (Nikki) of St. Petersburg, Florida, Roderick Arnett of Americus, Georgia and Vinson Morgan of St. Petersburg, Florida; two sisters: Marilyn Robinson of St. Petersburg, Florida and Tomeka Walker of Americus, Georgia; four brothers: John L. Walker, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Florida, Tony Banks of Americus, Georgia, Ricky Banks of Tampa, Florida and Randy Banks of Miami, Florida; ten grandchildren: Arreona, Aneecia, Mariyah, Amariyon, DaQuan, Lekevious, Braylen, Hailey, Nazareth and Roderick Jr.; two great grands: Erik and Anorrea; devoted friends: Goldie and Clarence Burts; a host of nieces and nephews; devoted god children: Chiketa Rivers, Adriene Green, Sheenia Green and Raquel Robinson; other loving relatives and friends.

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Carrie Green Irving will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Corinth Missionary Baptist Church 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.

Mrs. Carrie Green Irving was born on October 8, 1945, in Fort Gaines, Georgia to the parentage of Mrs. Inez Green and the late Deacon Bobby Lee Green. She accepted Christ at an early age as her personal Savior. Carrie attended the Old Corinth Baptist Church until she moved to Miami, Florida. There she joined the First Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. She was employed with the Miami Jewish Nursing Home for many dedicated years until she retired.

On Friday, July 30, 2021, Carrie departed from her earthly to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her father Deacon Bobby Green, a brother Bobby Green Jr., a sister Mattie Green Jones and a granddaughter Jimyla Irving.

Her life will be cherished by her loving and devoted husband of fifty-six years, Mr. Charles Irving of Houston Texas; four sons: Gerald (Edith) Green and Paul (Erica) Irving of Houston, Texas, Michael (Dee) Irving of Miami, Florida and Charles Irving Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; one daughter, Lisa Irving of Houston, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Inez Green of Americus, Georgia; four sisters: Hattie (Thomas) Ferguson, Barbara (Donald) Spikes, Shirley Johnson and friend Larry all of Americus, Georgia and Cynthia (Michael) Gilbert of Atlanta, Georgia; five brothers, Pastor Walter (Carolyn) Greene of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bishop Willie (JoAnn) Greene of Miami Florida, Pastor Leroy (Sandra) Greene of Americus, Georgia, Pastor Joseph (Beverly) Greene of Kathleen, Georgia and David (Shunda) Green of Americus, Georgia; one aunt, Ms. Jimmie Green of Miami, Florida; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, devoted cousins and a devoted friend, Pansy.       

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