January03

Mr. Sammie Lee White

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Sammie Lee White of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

 

 Mr. Sammie Lee White was born in Plains, GA on June 10, 1944 to the late Samuel Lee and Christine Fudge White. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. Sammie Lee was affectionately known as “Sammie Lee”, “Granddaddy”, “Daddy” or “Pop Pop”. He enjoyed playing dominos and playing and running after his great grandchildren. He was friendly and giving to those who were around him. He enjoyed cooking, especially cutting collards that were so small you thought they had been through a shredder. He fried chicken better than KFC and thought he was the best mechanic in the world.  He would often say “I ain’t old, I’m a young man”. Daddy lived his life by his own rules and nobody else's. Daddy will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his only sister Mary Lou White Mency and four brothers: Albert White, James White, Gene White and Louis White.

 

He leaves behind his wife Mrs. Brenda Black White of Montezuma, GA; a loving and devoted aunt, Mrs. Ruth Mae Dowdell (Ernest Mathis); three caring daughters: Joyce White, Geraldine (John) Ware all of Americus, GA and Janice Williams of Jonesboro, GA; one son-in-law, David L. Williams  of Jonesboro, GA and two sisters-in-law: Lea Anna White and Ola Mae White both of Americus, GA; six beloved grandchildren: Shanika (Terry) Yearby Tatum of Americus, GA, Jalisa (Donyall) Aldridge Ingram of Perry, GA, Seconya White, Yolynda Lynette Brown, Lonnie Goodwin, III and Jantwan Demorus Twiggs all of Americus, GA; seven precious great grandchildren: Terrius,Taraji, Donyall Jr, Don’Javion, Don’Nyla, Don’Licia and DonTravious; nine nieces: Maxine (McArthur) Jackson, Melissa Mency, Monica Mencey, Carolyn White, Michelle (James) Davis, Laura White, Cassandra (Bernard) Monts, Geneva (Claude) Waters and Christina White; one nephew James Earl (Latoya) White; a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 

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December31

Mr. Kenneth Bernard Solomon

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Kenneth Bernard Solomon of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Jamaica Kelly, 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.

Kenneth Bernard Solomon, affectionately called “Buddy” by his family and “B” by his friends, was born on June 19, 1965 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Patricia Solomon Biddle and James Dennis. He grew up in Montezuma and attended the public schools of the county. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. He was a member of New Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was a 1983 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School and was a member of the mighty D.F. Douglass Hornets football team. His hobbies included playing football and basketball. He enjoyed listening to music and cooking on the grill with his cousin. He was a “wanna be” mechanic who loved to pull up YouTube videos and work on his vehicles.

Mr. Solomon was previously employed at Tyson Foods in Vienna, Georgia and Rapid Packing in Perry, Georgia. His most recent place of employment was Ecoflo Company, Inc. in Americus, Georgia.

On Thursday, December 31, 2020, Kenneth Bernard Solomon departed this earthly life for eternal life. He passed away at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. His life, his love, and his laughter will forever be cherished by his daughters: Katrice (Michael) James of Peekskill, New York and Lesley Rockamore of Connecticut; his grandchildren: Michael and Kyzia James of Peekskill, New York; his father, James Dennis of Montezuma, Georgia; his brother, Kevin (Tracy) Solomon of Fort Valley, Georgia; his half-brothers: Michael Oliver and Darrell McDonald; his nephew, Rakim Solomon of Texas; devoted aunts: Dorothy Solomon of Montezuma, Georgia and Peggy (James) Hankerson of Oglethorpe, Georgia; devoted cousins: Barbara Solomon Greer and John Solomon of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

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December27

Mrs. Emma Ruth Walton Lewis

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Mrs. Emma Ruth Walton Lewis was the second oldest of eight children born to the parentage of the late Mr. J. B. (Stag) Walton and the late Mrs. Emma Mae Brantley Walton of Americus, Georgia.  She attended school at Westside Elementary School in Plains, Georgia and at Sumter County High School, Americus, GA.

She was preceded in death by her older brother J. B. Walton, Jr. on December 15, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Mrs. Lewis passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Americus, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you please MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your safety and for the safety of others. 

Mrs. Lewis joined the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and later united with the First Albany Deliverance Cathedral in Albany, Georgia under the leadership of the late Apostle Isaiah Revills.  She later came with Pastor Rosa Fowler to Americus to the United Holiness Deliverance Temple, now under the leadership of Pastor Michael Fowler.

She is survived by her husband Mr. Albert Lewis; two daughters: Shavonne Renee Lewis and Tamara Lewis; one son, Eric Lewis (LaTondia) all of  Americus, Georgia; one step-daughter, Geisla Lewis, Americus, GA;  five grandchildren: Tas’janna, Aamiya, Ja’rod, Navione and Elijah; two step-grandchildren: Michael and Mi’Yonna; her siblings: Reatha Greene, Dr. Mattie P. Walton, Eunice (James) Hawkins, Americus, GA, Willie Bell Walton, Smithville, GA, James and Johnny Walton, Miami, FL; three aunts: Mrs. Ozie Mae Walton, Albany, GA, Catherine Volley and Susie Wafford, Americus, GA; one uncle, Rev. W.G. Grover, Leslie, GA. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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December19

Mr. J.B. Walton

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Mr. J. B. Walton, Jr., of Miami, Florida formerly of Americus, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home in Miami, Florida. The Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Americus, 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.

Mr. Walton was the oldest of 8 children born to the late Mr.  J. B. “Stag” Walton, Sr. and the late Mrs. Emma Mae Brantley Walton. “Jr.” as he was affectionately known, attended Westside Elementary School, Plains, GA and Sumter County High School, Americus, GA.  At an early age he moved to Miami, FL with his friend Bubba.  He worked for Kendall Toyota Company as a Master Mechanic until he retired.

He leaves to cherish his memories his siblings: Emma (Albert) Lewis, Reatha Greene, Dr. Mattie P. Walton, Willie Bell Walton, Eunice (James) Hawkins of Americus, GA and James Walton and Johnny Walton, Miami, FL; three aunts: Mrs. Ozie Mae Walton, Albany, GA, Mrs. Catherine Volley and Mrs. Susie Wafford, Americus, GA; one uncle, Rev. W. G. Grover, Leslie, GA

 

 


December18

Mrs. Betty Collier Haynes

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The Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Ruth Collier Haynes is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Christopher O’Bryant officiating.

Mrs. Betty Ruth Collier was born on November 5, 1935 in Ellaville Georgia to the late Mrs. Addie Black Collier and the late Mr. Charlie Collier. She was employed as a Computer Technician at Alpha Metal and retired from there after 45 years of service. She was a faithful servant of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Jersey City, NJ where she served on the Usher’s Board, Florist Circle and Pastor’s Aid Committee for over 50 years. She was married to the late Mr. Marvin Haynes. Mrs. Haynes, surrounded by family and friends, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Americus, GA.

Mrs. Haynes is survived by her devoted daughter, Ms. Sylvia Jones of Americus, GA; two sisters: Mrs. Bernice Collier of Jersey City, NJ and Mrs. Celcia Patterson of Fort Pierce, FL; and three grandchildren: Kedrick Collier and Marvin Jones both of Americus, GA and Shanika Jones of Albany, GA; seventeen great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild all of Americus, GA; a devoted niece Ms. Pattie Jean Young of Americus GA and a devoted friend and companion of her daughter, Mr. Charles Ingram of Americus, GA.  Several other relatives and friends also survive

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December13

Mrs. Mazarine M. Adams

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Mazarine Miller Adams of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Georgia Highway 26E, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Alfred Wynn 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.

Mazarine Miller Adams was born on December 23, 1957 in Montezuma, Georgia to Mrs. Ruby Miller and the late Bennie Lee Miller, Sr.  Mazarine was a 1975 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School. She furthered her education and earned an Associate Degree in Business from the Atlanta Business Institute. At an early age, under the leadership of Reverend J.L. King, she joined Zion Hill Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as an usher. She was employed at Southern Frozen Foods and later at Tyson Foods for a number of years. 

On April 18, 1980, she married the love of her life, Leroy Adams, Sr. To this union two children were born. Mazarine had a special love for her family. She was a loving wife and a wonderful mother. She was a great cook, a talented seamstress, and a loving and dependable person who would go out of her way to help others.

On December 13, 2020, Mazarine departed this earthly life for eternal life. Her loving memories will forever be cherished by her devoted husband, Leroy Adams, Sr.; her loving children: Romeka Lashon (Wesley) Miller of Smyrna, Georgia and Leroy Antonio (Toni) Adams, Jr. of Killeen, Texas; her precious grandchildren: DeSean Adams, Moriah Adams and Brianna Adams; her loving mother, Ruby Miller of Montezuma, Georgia; five loving siblings: Gloria Joiner and Bennie Miller, Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia, Irene (Kenneth) Hubbard of Warner Robins, Georgia, Lynda (Danny) Fobbs of Riverdale, Georgia and Charlie (Yvonne) Miller of Ellenwood, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Trease (Sterling) Maxwell of Morrow, Georgia, Henry Lee (Pamela) Adams of Miami, Florida, Morris (Lucinda) Adams and Freddie Adams of Byromville, Georgia; a devoted aunt, Bernice Adams of Vienna, Georgia; loving aunts and uncles: Willie B. McGhee and Lewis Frazier of Montezuma, Georgia, Calvin Adams and Lucille Caldwell Adams of Unadilla, Georgia, Willie Adams and T.J. Adams of Byromville, Georgia, Mary Fredrick of Dooling, Georgia, Willie Mae Lucas of Vienna, Georgia, Pauline Adams of Macon, Georgia, Eula Frazier of Miami, Florida and Evangelist Willie Mae Adams Holmes of Ideal, Georgia; close friends: Jeanette Adams, Sandra McGhee and Bessie English; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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December12

Ms. Alice Gordon

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Ms. Alice Ruth Gordon of Americus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany Georgia. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Hope Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

Alice “Ruth” Gordon was born January 20, 1959, in Sumter City, Georgia to the late Mr. Otha Lee Bradley and Mrs. Alice Bradley. She was educated at Plains High School in Plains Georgia. She was a faithful member of Zion Hope Baptist Church. Ruth retired from Magnolia Manor after 30+ years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Herbert Wade Bradley and Richard Bradley and her niece, Tammy Robinson. Ruth peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany Georgia.

In addition to her mother, Alice Bradley, Alice “Ruth” is survived by her daughter, Anitra (Eric) Brown of Leesburg, Georgia; two step-daughters: Barbara Gordon and Maria Gordon, both of Leslie, Georgia; grandchildren: D’Erica Brown, Eric (Armani) Brown Jr., Jacquise Thomas, Jarvis Brown, Kouranick Whitehead, Erica (David) Thomas and D’Eria Clark; great-grandchildren: Amari Brown, Ryleigh Brown, Kyndall Hubbard, Marissa Hubbard, Brayson Hubbard, Ayvah Reddick, Alaiyah Reddick; her sister, Sandra Bradley of Sumter City, Georgia; her brother, Henry J. Bradley of Sumter City, Georgia; her aunt and uncle: Fannie Bradley and Andrew Clinkscales; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Estella Bradley, Deborah Law, Veronica Jones, Yolanda Dobbins, Teresa Clark, Cornelia Hall, Samantha Akinnubi, Elton Brown, Kenneth Gordon, Charles Brown and Henton Brown; nieces and nephews: Richard (Michelle) Burton, Takeeka (Etris) Smith, Dan (Brina) Bradley, Timothy (Sandra) Robinson, Thadeus (Mesha) Robinson, Dathan Bradley, Kashayla (Josh) Dennis, Darren (DJ) Davis, Tisha Robinson, Demetria Bradley, Tiffany Robinson, Titus Robinson and Troy Robinson; special friends: Evon Gordon, Ralph and Nancy Harvey, Martha Bridges and Gloria Waters; godchildren: Sonya (Darrin) Greene, Dallas (Donna) Brown and Shakiella Smith; a host of great nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends also survive.

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December12

Mr. William Andrews, Jr.

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Mr. William Andrews, Jr. of Americus, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at Mt Zion Webster

Mr. Andrews is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Andrews; his children: William Andrews, III, Dwayne Andrews, Trecia Jasper, Lisa Andrews and Terrance Andrews. Several other relatives and friends also survive

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December10

Mr. Constance Barnes, Jr.

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Mr. Constance Lee Barnes, Jr. of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Americus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Cobb, Georgia. The Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at the Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Norris Harris officiating.  

Constance was born on December 5, 1963 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Constance A. Barnes, Sr. and Mary Jean Barnes.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Christine Barnes (Rufus) Thompson; two aunts: Yvonne Barnes and Mattie Sue (William) Harris; two devoted nephews: Kedrick Gary and Keldrick (Brianna) Barnes. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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December06

Mr. Robert Lee Duncan III

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The Graveside service for Mr. Robert Lee Duncan III of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Champ Waters Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Jamaica Kelly 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.

Mr. Robert Lee Duncan III was born August 28, 1952 to the late Robert Lee Duncan II and the late Doris Taylor Duncan in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shereka Latrell Duncan and siblings Gary Duncan, Edna Duncan Brown, and Herman Duncan Sr. 

Robert was educated at the historical D. F. Douglass High School of Montezuma, Georgia. Robert was united in holy matrimony on March 8, 1982 to the former Lorane Felton, and their union was blessed with five daughters. After utilizing his  unique skills and trade abilities to gain independent employment, Robert earned a Commercial Driver’s License and worked as a Commercial Vehicle Operator for the City of Montezuma for over 15 years.

There was never a “dull moment” in the presence of Robert, affectionately called “Boy.” He enjoyed making life-long memories among friends, family, and all that knew him well. He especially enjoyed cooking for his family and entertaining neighbors within his community. He was steadfast in expressing his desire of a better future for the generations that were to follow in his legacy; believing in the importance of their higher education, having a strong work ethic, determination, and a fighting will to succeed. 

Robert spent much of his latter life as a long-term resident of Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he always held a calming spirit, a witty sense of humor, and offered an infectious smile often enjoyed by his visitors and caregivers. He was  especially joyful when visited by his family and old friends, and when going on outings to his home-town of Marshallville, Georgia. His wife, daughters, and siblings were sure to get a big smile from him when strolling down memory lane! 

He leaves treasured memories to his wife, Lorane Duncan; his beloved children, Vanessa King, LaSharne Felton (Antonio), Jennifer Duncan, all of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Adrian Duncan-Harris (Tim) of Kathleen, Georgia; his siblings, Delores D. Rice and Jimmy Duncan (April), both of Warner Robins, Georgia, and   Doris Duncan of Marshallville, Georgia, a host of in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.   

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