October01

Mr. Marvin Johnson

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Marvin Johnson of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 8620 GA Highway 26E, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters officiating.

Marvin Johnson was born September 22, 1921 to Blanche and William Shephard Johnson, Jr. in Macon County, Georgia. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a faithful member and Steward at St. Louis CME Church. He also attended New Hope Baptist Church faithfully.

Mr. Johnson was educated in the public schools of Macon County. He was employed at Warner Robins Air Force Base for forty-three years. He married Ms. Eria Odom of Macon County, his wife of sixty-three years. To this union were born four children: Marilyn, Mazarena, Carolyn and Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were master gardeners. They grew a variety of prize-winning roses and were awarded many 1st place ribbons.

Mr. Marvin Johnson transcended from labor to an everlasting life of peace and rest on October 1, 2019 at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife Eria, his daughter Marilyn Grimes and his son Louis Johnson.

Memories of his beautiful life will be forever cherished by his loving daughters: Mazarena (Charles) Allen and Carolyn (Carl) Isreal of Montezuma, Georgia; his loving son, Carroll (Stephanie) Johnson of Warner Robins, Georgia; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; his siblings: Minnie Johnson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and James Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Mollie Johnson, Alberta Odom and Willie James Odom of Montezuma, Georgia; step-brothers: Leroy James and Lynmore (Faye) James of Montezuma, Georgia; step sister-in-law, Bertha James of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Christopher Allen, his caretaker and Reginald Allen, his handyman.

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September25

Mrs. Emma Hartage

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The funeral service for Mrs. Emma Hartage will be conducted Thursday October 3, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary, 731 N Lee Street, Americus, GA with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastview Cemetery on Ashby Street, Americus, GA.

Emma Lou Smith Hartage was born on June 18, 1938 in Pelham, Georgia to the late Ms. Argentine Smith. She was married to the love of her life Aldine Hartage for over 45 years. She was employed at Manhattan Shirt Factory for several years. Mrs. Hartage passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin Lamarr Wilson, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Tamika Hartage; five grandchildren: Marvin Tyrell Johnson, Jr., A’Casia LaShae Hartage, Makayla Sharice Hartage, Tayden Lamarr Hartage and Haley Quentavia Hartage; six half-sisters: Phyllis Mercer, Rosazan Marshall, Jennie Scott, Lisa Fisher, Theresa Smith and Michelle Hart;  one sister-in-law, Ruby Lean Hodges, Americus, GA; one devoted neighbor Earnest Berdia White and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

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September12

Ms. Kimothy Wallace

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Kimothy Wallace of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Hope Baptist Church with Reverend George Frank Monts officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

 Kimothy Wallace was born January 5, 1981 to the late Deborah Ann Gordon Wallace and the late James Wallace.  She was educated in the Americus School System. She enjoyed reading books and spending time with her kids. She also loved doing hair for many years.  She worked at the Magnolia Manor in Americus, Georgia.

On September 12, 2019, God embraced Kimothy as she transitioned from labor to reward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Travis Terrell Jones; a brother, Antonia Gordon; an aunt, Sarah Gordon; two uncles, Carey Gordon and Kenny Gordon; her grandfather, Norman J. Gordon; grandmother, Louise Gordon and great grandmother, Rosa Bell Anthony.

Precious memories will forever remain with her four girls that she loved dearly:  Ny’asia Wallace, Tyasia Jones and Jakayla and Jekyhla Berry; her husband, James Seay; her five brothers that loved her dearly: Jamie Wallace, Timothy Wallace, Julius Wallace, Jonas Wallace and Johanthon Wallace; five aunts: Martha Harvey, Rosa Gordon, Frances Gordon, Robena Butts and a devoted aunt,  Evette (Dwight) Christmas; her great aunt, Cassie May Taylor;  her uncles: Craig (Lisa) Gordon, Tyrone Gordon, Charlie Rufus, Edgar Tyrone and Rodney Gordon, Jimmy Gordon and Herman Stephens; a host of family and friends, including a devoted friend, Isiah Crudup and a devoted cousin, Janice Tucker Floyd.

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September11

Mr. Jimmie Brown

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Jimmie Brown of Montezuma, Georgia will be conducted on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:00 at New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Jimmie Brown was born January 13, 1946, the oldest of eight, to the late Clifford Brown Sr. and the late Lottie Mae Brown.  Jimmie began his work career at Southern Frozen Foods Inc. where he worked for 9years.  He also worked with Rumph Farms for 45years.  He later retired from Harp-Rumph Farms.

On Tuesday, September 11, 2019, God summoned his Heavenly Angels to the bedside of Jimmie Brown, and peacefully guided him into eternal rest. He was preceded in death by a son, Tyrone Brown, stepson, Ronnie Walker and brother, Clifford Brown, II. 

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mattie B. Walker-Brown of Montezuma, GA; children and stepchildren: Lucille Brown of Montezuma, GA,  Darlene Brown, Mario Brown (Kimberlee) and Thalia Little (Rickey) of Oglethorpe, GA, Eddie Jackson of Marshallville, GA and Bonnie Walker of Warner Robins, GA;  grandchildren: Rontavous Brown, Deontrae Freeman, Travis Little, Carmesia Freeman and Tivishia Freeman-McClendon (Okeem) of Montezuma, GA, Natasha Daniel (John), Ricardo Brown, Rumeal Brown, Roydeshia Brown of Oglethorpe, GA,  Khammica Robinson, Marisa Walker and Jakeria Caldwell of Warner Robins, GA, Rickey Walker of Perry, GA, Sydni Jackson of Lagrange, GA and Kinsley Tyson of Albany, GA;  siblings: Willie James Brown (Shirley), Terry Brown (Sherry), JS Brown and Florie Jean Harris of Montezuma, GA, Willie Frank Brown and Jerry Brown of Marshallville, GA; sisters-in-law: Fannie Robinson of Oglethorpe, GA, Mildred Ross (James) of Marshallville, GA, Lucille Brown and Annie Smith Allen of Montezuma, GA;  brother-in-law, Curtis Allen of Columbus, GA;  20 great-grandchildren; aunts: Mary Lizzie Brown of Marshallville, GA and Bernice Brown of Miami, FL;  devoted friends: Okeem McClendon, Monroe Hayes Jr. James Wells, David and Pattie Rumph and Howard Rumph; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

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August28

Mrs. Bessie Dorsey

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The funeral service for Ms. Bessie M. Dorsey of Americus, GA will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Ms. Bessie M. Dorsey was born on November 29, 1933 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Clarence Dorsey and the late Mrs. Pearl Frederick Dorsey.  Bessie was an extremely dedicated and hard worker.  During her adult life, she worked several housekeeping jobs.  For several years, she worked as a cook at Stewart’s Restaurant.

Bessie peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.  Left to cherish her memory are her children: Emmitt Dorsey (Margie), Lawton, Oklahoma, JoAnn Floyd, Peggy Ann Dorsey, Edith Dorsey, Diane Bowens, Mae Bell Bullard, and Danny Dorsey, all of Americus, Georgia; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

 

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August24

Mr. Ernest Clyde Akine

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Ernest Clyde Akine will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 at 1:00 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Alfred Wynn officiating.

Mr. Ernest C. Akine was born on December 9, 1947 to the late Mr. Joseph  Akine, Jr. and the late Mrs. Rena McGhee Akine. He passed away on August 24, 2019 at Phoebe Sumter Hospital.

His surviving siblings are Willie John Akron, James Akine, Jimmy Lee Akine, Dennis Akine, Donald Jerome Akine, Willie Joe Akine, Joe Walters and Eddie Walters.

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August21

Mr. Walter Edwards

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The funeral service for Mr. Walter Edwards of Smithville, Georgia will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the St. John A.M.E. Church in Plains, Georgia. Burial will follow at St. Paul A.M.E. Cemetery.

Roe and Florrie Bell Edwards’ hearts delighted in welcoming Flora Mae, Norma Ruth, Rodolph, and Walter. Their legacy has come full circle. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. On August 21, 2019, Walter fulfilled his life’s journey on Earth.  His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord”.

When the door opened that lead Walter into life eternal; he entered knowing he kept the only two promises requested by his parents, watch over the land and the children (Glenice and Walter Randolph). He served faithfully as a devoted Steward of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church in Smithville, GA and as a member of Saint Bartholomew Lodge 177 until his health would not allow him to be physically present but not spiritually.

He leaves to cherish his devoted wife, confidant, and way maker of 58 years Anna Lucile Monts Edwards. Their union produced a quintet of daughters Florine, Bertha, Annie, Carolyn, and Sabrina.  His bountiful harvest also includes Patricia Simmons-Davis, God daughter Susie Henderson, and his baby the late Latonya Hurley-Larkins.  He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Florine White Laster, devoted niece and nephew Glenice Burton and Herschel Edwards.
He also leaves to cherish his grandchildren David Laster, Calvin Laster, Christal Blalock, Walter Simmons, Cassondra Covington, Joshua Howard, Kayla Howard, Deshavia Simmons, Kennedi Howard and three devoted great-grandchildren Christian and Gabrielle Laster and Tabious Laster. Son-in-laws Connie Ford and Ralph Covington; Sister-in-laws Martha Edwards, Mary Jackson, Edna Jones, and Earnestine Jackson and Brother in-laws John (Ida) Monts, David and Williams Monts, Ed (Juanita) Ross, and Albert Monts.

His life could not have been more bountiful if not for the love and dedication of Ralph Morgan, Mark Tullis, and his care-giver/daughter Emma Wright.

 

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August19

Mrs. Mary Harp

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 The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Dean Harp of Oglethorpe, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Willie Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow at Oglethorpe City Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary Dean Williams Harp was born in Americus, Georgia on July 4, 1946 to the late Virgil Henry Williams and Clydie Bell Williams. She was educated in the Sumter County public school system. Mary received her Christian training in local churches. She later became a faithful member of New Life Holiness Church in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

In 1987, she was united in holy matrimony to Willie James Harp who preceded her in death. Mary Dean was known as “Sweet Mary”. She always had a beautiful smile and was very friendly and outspoken. On Monday, August 19, 2019, God embraced her as she transitioned from labor to reward at her home. She is preceded in death by six brothers and one sister: Walter B. Williams, James Williams, Virgil Williams, Arthur Williams, Thomas Williams, Furlow Williams and Christine Williams.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her daughters: Brenda Stanton and Tammy Williams of Montezuma, Georgia; her son, Gregory Williams of Oglethorpe, Georgia; grandchildren: Keith Stanton of Atlanta, Georgia, TeKorien Brown Williams, Mercedez Collier, TeKamry Brown Williams, Marquez Collier and Teyunna Williams all of Montezuma, Georgia; great grandchildren: Isaiah Thomas of Warner Robins, Georgia and Paislely Wiggins of Montezuma, Georgia; sister, Hazel (Ernest) Harp of Andersonville, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ardean Clark, Virginia H. Whitehead (Phil) and Eddie Harp (Barbara) all of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Willie B. Harp (Loretta) of Americus, Georgia; a host of very dedicated nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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August19

Veteran Jerome Felton

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The funeral service for Veteran Jerome Felton of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Frist United Holiness Church in Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery. Jerome will lie in repose in Americus on Thursday from 2:00 to 7:30 and in Montezuma on Friday from 9:00 to 7:30.

Mr. Jerome Felton was born in Montezuma, Georgia on June 26, 1959 to the late Mr. Alonzo Woolfork and Ms. Josie Lewis. He was reared with loving care by Mrs. Dollie B. Felton. Jerome was educated in the Macon County school system. He is a graduate of the D.F. Douglass High School where he participated on the drumline. After high school, he joined the Georgia National Guard and served in the Infantry and Corps of Engineers from which he retired.

On March 27, 1981, he married the love of his life, Trenna Poole, and to this union four children were born. Jerome was a man that enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, motorcycle riding, and singing just to name a few. Later in life, he became a member of the First United Holiness Church where he attended and served until Our Father in heaven called him home. He is preceded in death by his mother Mrs. Dollie B. Felton, one brother Mr. Lonnie Woolfork, and one sister Ms. Gladys Felton.

Left to honor and cherish his memory are his mother, Ms. Josie Lewis; wife, Trenna Felton; four children: Kimesha Felton, Tiffany Felton, Cheri Felton and Shalisha (Kadeem) Williams; one granddaughter, “PaPa's baby” Ryleigh Kaye. He also leaves behind four brothers: Michael (Barbara) Felton of Montezuma, Georgia, Dennis (Betty) Thomas of Hartford Connecticut, Reginald (Brenda) Thomas of Hartford Connecticut and Darron Felton of Montezuma Georgia; five sisters: Anne Felton of Montezuma Georgia, Lisa (Arney) Bryant of Vienna, Georgia, Audrey Woolfork, Sharon (Jody) Beal and Amilia (Eric) Williams all of Montezuma, Georgia;  a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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August09

Veteran Joe Louis Reynolds

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The funeral service for PFC Joe Louis Reynolds of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia with Pastor Leroy Reynolds officiating.

 PFC Joe Louis Reynolds was born on November 11, 1952 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie J. Reynolds, Sr. and the late Mrs. Rose B. Reynolds.  He served honorably in the U. S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. PFC Reynolds died on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, Georgia. 

 PFC Reynolds leaves to cherish his memories his wife; Hattie Reynolds of North Carolina, three sons: Rodney (Laytrina) Brown of Austell, Georgia, Terrell Reynolds of  Union City, Georgia and Marcus Reynolds of North Carolina; two step daughters: Latrena Sims of Americus, Georgia and Michelle Wallace of North Carolina; two brothers: Leroy (Annie) Reynolds of Vienna, Georgia and Willie James (Martha) Reynolds of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Bessie Thomas of Americus, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Johnny Wright of Preston, Georgia; four aunts: Frances Burton of Macon, Georgia, Doris Baker, Mamie Baker and Mamie Reynolds of Americus, Georgia; one uncle, Phillip Reynolds of Americus, Georgia; a niece that was reared as a sister, Aretha Ross (Sylvester) Hallmon of Albany, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and other relatives also survive.