May12

Mr. Eddie Lee Dunn

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The Graveside Services for Mr. Eddie Lee Dunn, Jr. affectionately known to his family as "Pa Daddy" of Americus, GA will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 at Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Mathis Wright officiating.

Mr. Eddie Lee Dunn II was born in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia on May 14, 1932, to the late Mr. Eddie Dunn, Sr. and the late Ms. Lucy Mae Coleman. He was educated in the Sumter County Public School System. For fifty-six years he was employed at Charles Wheatley Construction Company of Americus, Georgia. He was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Brownie Dunn for sixty-six years until her death on March 30, 2016. This union was blessed with eight children. “Mr. Ed Lee” departed this Earthly life on Wednesday. May 12, 2021.

He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters: Rosa (McArthur) Rutherford of Americus, Georgia, Brownie Dudley of Waldorf, Maryland and Naomi (Randy) Tanner of Hampton, Georgia; two sons: Eddie (Kim) Dunn III and Dennis Berryhill of Americus, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Regina Dunn of Fayetteville, Georgia; two brothers: Oz Coleman of Americus, Georgia and Eugene Coleman of Cedartown, Georgia; two sisters: Lena Coleman and Dora (AJ) Daniel of Americus, Georgia; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, seven sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, countless family and friends.   

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May09

Ms. Sherry Morgan

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Sherry Ann Morgan of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Sherry Ann Morgan was born July 9, 1961, in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Willie D. and Dorothy Morgan-Solomon and McArthur Monts. She was a faithful member of The Kingdom Church Americus, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Courtney Moore. Sherry was a 1979 graduate of Americus High School. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Jerome Brown, Jr, her maternal grandparents, the late Willie F. Morgan and Alberta Black-Morgan and her paternal grandparents, Carl Monts and Lucille Monts. She departed this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home.

Sherry leaves fond memories to be cherished by her daughter, Jaysheree Wilborn  and her grandson whom she loved dearly, K’Marion Banks of Leesburg, Florida; her daughter-in-law, Matilda Wade-Brown of Americus, Georgia; two brothers: Kenneth Solomon (fiancé Angela Merritt) of Americus, Georgia and Kenneth Monts (Tracy) of Plains, Georgia; three sisters: Dorothy Jean Mathis of Americus, Georgia, Marilyn Manse (Sidney) of Kissimmee, Florida and Cynthia Monts of Plains, Georgia; devoted sister-in-law, Queen Gibson of Americus, Georgia; nephews: Victor Powell (Jamarkisa) of  Anniston, Alabama and Reggie Merritt, Jr. (Angelica) of Augusta, Georgia.

Also left to cherish her memories are her uncles: Ralph Morgan (Jurilene), Edd Ross (Juanita) and David Monts all of Americus, Georgia, Billy Monts (Ida) and William Monts of Plains, Georgia; her aunt, Fannie Mae Sheffield of Americus, Georgia; a devoted aunt, Alma R. Solomon of Americus, Georgia; devoted cousins: Elder Rena’ Ingram, Arthur Solomon, George Solomon and Virginia Solomon of Americus, Georgia; other cousins and friends: Nosie Bell Angry, Stella Ford, Diane Sims, Gloria Sims and Emma Sue Clay of Americus, Georgia, Reverend George F. Monts (Debra) of Plains, Georgia, Marjorie Brown of Atlanta, Georgia, Annie Walton-Person of Fayetteville, Georgia; a devoted God-sister, Vanessa Howard and a host of other relatives and friends.

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May07

Infant Bella Rose Reese

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A Graveside Service for infant Bella Rose Reese will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Babyland in Eastview Cemetery in Americus, GA.

On Friday, May 7, 2021 infant Bella Rose Reese was born to Mikessia Reese in Americus, Georgia. Our Lord and Savior saw his precious angel struggling for life and decided to remove all of her pain and take her Home with him.

Bella Rose leaves behind her mother, Mikessia Reese of Americus, GA; a sister, Ivyana Jenkins and a brother, Jace Michael Holmes; her grandparents: Lashanta Wade and Michael Reese of Americus, GA; great grandparents: Claudia and Darrell Walters of Americus, GA, Joe Wade Sr. of Warner Robins, GA and Katherine McCray of Americus, GA; great great grandmother, Edna Jane Rambo Welborn of Americus, GA and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.


April21

Mr. Tommie Lee Hubbard

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Tommie Lee Hubbard will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Champ Waters Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Tommie Lee Hubbard was born on June 24, 1942 to the late Jim Hubbard and the late Mary Trice Hubbard in Montezuma, Georgia. Tommie received his education at the Macon County Training School. Tommie joined the Piney Grove Baptist Church at an early age. Tommie married Bettye K. McKenzie in 1962 and to this union one daughter was born. In 1965, Tommie moved to Columbus, Ohio and worked with Belmont Casket Company for many years. After living in Columbus, Ohio for 55 years, Tommie decided it was time to return to Georgia in August of 2019. Tommie loved his caps, eating at White Castle, and watching Westerns.

Tommie passed away on April 21, 2021 at Perry Hospital in Perry, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings: John Lee Hubbard, Ananias Hubbard, Sr., Elder J. H. Hubbard, Mamie Stinson, Lillie B. McKenzie, Timothy Hubbard, Willie Marie Hubbard, Lena Mae Hillman, and Frank Hubbard, Sr.

Tommie leaves precious memories to be cherished by his two loving children: Delphine (Wayne) Solomon of Ellaville, Georgia and Marvin Joiner of Montezuma, Georgia; six siblings: Annie Lee Thomas, Vera Solomon, Myra Oliver all of Montezuma, Georgia, Linda Johnson of Warner Robins, Georgia, Mary Louise Collier of Perry, Georgia, and Jet (Barbara) Hubbert of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer Joiner and Jessica Joiner of Atlanta, Georgia; devoted nieces and nephews: Vivian James, Anias Hubbard, Jr., and Robert C. Hillman; his best friend Roosevelt Latimore of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Hattie Hubbard; step-children: Terrell McKenzie, Kreis McKenzie, and Darlene Taylor; nine step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

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April19

Mr. Charles Anthony Bridges

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A Graveside service for Mr. Charles Anthony Bridges will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Donovan Coley officiating

Charles Anthony Bridges journey began July 12, 1974. He was a loving dad, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend.  He was born July 12, 1974 in Americus, GA.   He was the son of the late Joann Angrish Baker and his loving father James Edward Bridges.

Anthony Charles as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Sumter County School System. He was employed at the Green Bean Plant in Americus, GA. He was devoted to his family and friends.

Charles is survived by two loving sons: Zydarrion Bridges and Davonte Davis; one daughter, Keiera Bridges; two brothers: James  (Sharonda) Angrish and Gene Jackson; two sisters: Tyanna L. Bridges and Tyerica N. Bridges;  uncles and aunts: Rev. Robert (Marsha) Angrish, Gary (Mary Ann) Angrish, Thomas (Sharon) Angrish, Christopher Denmark, Joe Bridges, Emory (Betty) Bridges, Raymond (Debra) Bridges, Joanne (Robert) Mack, Irene (Lawrence) Britt, Barbara Burns, Ella Tyner, Bethra Tyner, Annie Angrish. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; A devoted friend, Lakeisha Bowens and Kids; Loving and devoted nephew; Damion Jones, Christopher Bowens and Deandre Bowens.  

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April14

Ms. Gloria Conrey

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Gloria Joan Conrey (Westfall), 78, of Americus, Georgia passed away peacefully to her heavenly home while at Perfect Care Nursing Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Gloria was born on August 15, 1942, in Royal Oak, MI to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Swaringen) Westfall. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Violet Brickler of Springfield, IL and Jerrie Lou Nowlin of Sylva, NC.

Surviving are her children: Barbara Joan Hamilton of Menifee, CA, John Leonard Gates (Terrie) of Riverton, IL and Robbin Dorothy (Bob) Stanton of Springfield, IL; siblings: Barbara Jensen of Fort Wright, KY, Dale Westfall of Roscommon, MI, William Westfall of Fairview, MI and Carolyn Irelan of Owosso, MI.  She had three grandchildren and is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Gloria went to school in Roscommon, Michigan and Grayling, Michigan, where she was on the cheerleading team. She made friends everywhere she went. In her early years she was an elevator operator at Leland Hotel in Springfield. In Florida she was an outstanding waitress for many years. Gloria finally settled in Georgia in her later years where she ran a successful storage unit business. Gloria loved cats, especially her cat Angel and her dog Termite.  She volunteered at the Stone Mountain Humane Society.  She also worked at the Republican Headquarters in Virginia answering phones and greeting people. Cremation has taken place and no funeral services are planned at this time.


April13

Mr. Barney Mann, Jr.

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Mr. Barney Mann, Jr. was born on December 2, 1951 to the late Mattie K. Cannon and the late Barney Mann, Sr. Barney peacefully passed away on April 13, 2021 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home.

Left to cherish his memories are two sisters: Mary Glover Belser of Atlanta, Georgia and Linda Mann Berry of Americus, Georgia; two brothers-in-law: Lawrence Belser of Atlanta, Georgia and Robert Berry of Americus, Georgia; three nieces: Tamika Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Valerie Mann of Riverdale, Georgia and Carissa Mann of Americus, Georgia: a nephew, Samuel A. Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; great niece, Nashia Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; a great nephew, DeAngelo Smith of San Antonio, Texas; several other relatives and friends also survive.


April07

Mr. Fred Warren

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Fred Warren of Oglethorpe, Georgia will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, 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.

Fred Warren was born on March 17, 1951 to the late Eula Mae Warren and the late Muchie Warren, Sr. After graduating from D.F. Douglass High School, he served his country honorably in the US Army and The Marine Corps. Fred passed away on April 7, 2021 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his siblings: John Lewis, Eva Mae Howard, Hattie Mae McKinney, Muchie Warren, Jr. and Mahazie Hamilton.

Fred leaves precious memories to be cherished by his daughter, Daronda Coley of Decatur, Georgia; five siblings: Mary Daniels and husband J.C. of Atlanta, Georgia, Lelia Walker and Jessie Warren of Montezuma, Georgia, Ernestine Robinson and Celestine Thornton of Jacksonville, Florida; three grandchildren: Elijah Coley, Daisy Coley and Mahazia Moore;  a host of other relatives and friends.

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April04

Corporal Tony Harris

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A Graveside Service for Corporal Tony Anthony Harris will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Staley Memorial Gardens in Americus, GA. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you please MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others.

Tony Anthony Harris was born on October 28, 1978 in Americus, GA to Doris West Harris and the late Romeo Harris, Jr. Tony attended Americus High School and graduated in June of 1998. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served honorably for four years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force for two years. Tony was recently employed by KFC. Lance Cpl. Harris passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Romeo Harris Jr; grandfather, Romeo Harris Sr.; two grandmothers, Lonnie Harris and Arlie Lue Bryant; and his uncle, Charles Bryant.

He is survived by his children: Anastasia Harris and David Harris; his mother, Doris Harris; his siblings: Jesse (Ann) Jackson Jr., Tammie Harris and LaShana Green; uncles: Mackel (Lynette) Harris, William Bryant and Eric B. Harris; aunts: Virgirie Thomas, Nancy (Alf) Robinson and Tracey Green; nieces: Shambreka Greene, Sharonda Harris and Shakema Waters; a nephew, Armand Green Jr.;  two great nephews: Shawn Cantrell and Sebastian Harris and one great niece, Skylar Harris; two devoted cousins: Anthony West and Dannetta West; and a devoted friend, Ms. Shantel Harris.

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March28

Mr. Esco Whitlock, III

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A Graveside Service for Mr. Esco Whitlock, III of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eastview Cemetery with Pastor George F. Monts officiating

Esco “Man” Whitlock, III was born on June 25, 1967 to Esco Whitlock Jr. and the late Mary France Whitlock in Americus, Georgia. He received his formal education from Americus High School in Americus Georgia. After high school, he went on to Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, Kentucky where he obtain his GED and a Plumbing Certification. After leaving Job Corps, Esco returned home and began working at Harvey’s Grocery Store, where he eventually became a Stocking Manager. 

To family Esco was known as “Man” and to friends, he was known as “Sco”. Those who truly knew him whether by “Man” or “Sco”, knew him to be a quiet soul but friendly and kind. Regardless of the name you called him, he enjoyed his life and lived his life to the fullest. Family and Friends who loved him, knows his faith was always in God. He was preceded in death by his loving mother Mary Frances. Esco died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.

Esco leaves to cherish his memories to his devoted family and friends. Father, Esco Whitlock Jr. of Smithville, GA; a son, Esco Mel Hurt and daughter, Pricilla Ann Hurt of Americus, GA; sisters: Pamela Denise Whitlock (Sherman) of Americus, GA, Linda Marie Smith (Jerome) of Americus, GA and Ashley Nicole Whitlock of Smithville, GA; brothers: Johnny Dean Durham (Terisa) of Americus, GA and Terrence Whitlock (Tamiko) of Albany, GA; grandchildren, Kikurhea Mumford and Jerimiah Tyson. A host of aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Special friends, Luther and Melissa Bess and John “Billy” Monts.

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