The funeral service for Mr. Johnny B. Thomas, Sr. of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Lebanon Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia with Rev. Hosie Waters officiating.

Mr. Johnny Broner Thomas was born in Americus, Georgia on September 09, 1943 to the late Mr. Roscoe Lamar Thomas and the late Mrs. Elma Taylor Thomas- Culliver of Americus, Georgia. On Friday, July 26, 2019 Mr. Johnny Broner Thomas Sr, loving father and grandfather passed away at the age of 75. He was self-employed as an automotive mechanic where he practiced for over 50 years until he retired.  He had a passion for fishing and hunting. He joined Bethlehem Baptist Church at an early age, where he later finished his devotion to Christ at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Staff Sgt Johnny Broner Thomas Jr.; father and mother, Roscoe and  Elma; two sisters: Virginia Byrd and Naniele James; wife, Freddie Thomas; devoted uncle, Bishop John T. Taylor; devoted aunts: Rosa Lee Young, Georgia Lee Broner, Tommy Lee Brown, Ceolia Roberts, Essie Johnson, Annie Colbert and Thelma Hurley.

He leaves to cherish his memories five sons: Daren Thomas, Derrick M. Thomas,  Michael (Sharon) Manns and Gregory Williams all of Americus, Georgia and Donald Minter of Ellaville, Georgia;  one daughter, Marilyn Mallard of Montezuma, Georgia; one daughter-in-law, Clara Thomas of Lee County, Georgia; two brothers: Roscoe Lamar, Jr. of Hartford, Connecticut and Willie Lamar of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Norma Hurley, of Americus, Georgia; eighteen  grandchildren, including two devoted granddaughters: Shonemeca Thomas-Hill and D’erica Thomas; two devoted grandsons: Drill Sgt Dominque Thomas and Quinten Thomas; thirty great grandchildren; six aunts: Mrs. Lillie Cladd, Mrs. Elnora Girvens, Mrs. Lady B. Sims, Missionary Lois Taylor and Mrs. Doris Pope all of Americus, Georgia and Mrs. Mae Frances Baker of Jacksonville, Florida; A host of other relatives and friends, including his devoted partner in crime “Lady B. Sims”, a devoted cousin Lynn (Thomas) Reagon, and a devoted neighbor Mary Lundy also survive.

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A Time To Be Born:

Mr. Charlie Walters was born in Sumter County, Georgia on November 30, 1948 to the parentage of the late Mr. Moses Walters and the late Mrs. Willie Lou Walters. At an early age, he joined the Longbranch Methodist Church.

A Time To Live:

Charlie started his career in 1967 with Reeves Construction Company where he was a dedicated employee for forty-one years. Then on July 16, 1970, he married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Jackson. This couple enjoyed dancing and mostly each other’s company. They were blessed to be together for forty-nine years. To this union four children were born.

A Time To Die:

On July 22, 2019, God called his soldier home. Mr. Charlie Walters, affectionately known as “Gator” went home to join his siblings who have preceded him in death: Alice Barner, Emma Cross, James Walters and Willie Mae Montgomery.

A Time To Mourn:

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Patricia Walters of Americus, Georgia; his children: Kelvin Walters, Melissa Walters (Luther Bess), Amy Walters and La’Toya Walters all of Americus, Georgia; five grandchildren: Ty’Kerria Parker, Carlecia Jackson, La’Jerria Waters, Benjamin Jackson and Dwayne Waters III all of Americus, Georgia; his siblings: Annie Bell Holmes, Mozelle Harpe, Mary Lee Walters and Henry Walters all of Americus, Georgia; his in-laws: Bennie Jackson of Americus, Georgia, Betty Jenkins (Lynn) of Orlando, Florida, Bessie Jackson of Americus, Georgia, Nathaniel Jackson (Marilyn) of Ellaville, Georgia, Jerome Jackson (Patricia) Bobby Jackson, Zebb Jackson (Anna Lois) of Americus, Georgia and Susie Gibson of Washington, D.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.

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The funeral service for Mrs. Rosie Anderson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be held on Saturday, July, 20, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of West's Mortuary in Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Rosie Anderson was born on October 7, 1918 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Joel and Berdie King. Rosie later met and married the late Albert Anderson. After her husband's passing, she resided at Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until God called her home.

Rosie leaves to cherish her memories five nieces: Lucille Barner of Bridgton, New Jersey, Dorothy Jean Moulton of Jacksonville, Florida, Emma Lowe, Doris Furlow (Charles) and Sharrian King all of Americus, Georgia; two nephews: Arthur King (Jackie) of Atlanta, Georgia and Malcolm King (Janet) of Americus, Georgia; a host of other nieces and nephews; great nephew, Walter Jackson, Sr.; two devoted great great nieces: Jocelyn Jackson and Tangela Jackson both of Pompano Beach, Florida.

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Geneva Young, age 92 of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Scott Mater CME Church on S. Hampton Street in Americus Georgia with Elder James H. Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Geneva Young was born on August 13, 1926 in Desoto, Georgia to the late Eugenia King Bryant and Johnny Bryant. She passed away on July 18, 2019 at her daughter's home in Americus, Georgia. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Charlie Hall.

Loving memories will forever be cherished by her three sons: Willie James (Isabel) Lucas of San Jose, California, John Allen (Lilly) Hall of Margate, Florida, James Young, Jr. and Alice of Dublin, Georgia; one daughter, Patricia Hall Edden and Jerome Jackson of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Hazel Frederick of Americus, Georgia; her aunt and uncle: Eleanor Charleston of Orlando, Florida and George King of Americus, Georgia; sister-in-law, Laura Brinson of Riviera Beach, Florida; daughter-in-law, Barbara Hall of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; her grandchildren: Willie, Jerome and Daryl Edwards, Rachel Willis, Debra Jackson, Vernon Edden, Timesha Edden, James Edden, Raymorn Edden, Corey Hall, Tameka Hall, Jaclyn Simmons, Curt Lucas, Tresa Hall, Sakrina Hall and Jamal Young; one granddaughter, Tara Leverett was a God send. She was a dedicated soldier. Special thanks to her. She is also survived by thirty-five great grandchildren and twenty-one great great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her neighbors over at Ravenwood Apartments. She was their Rock.

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The Funeral Service for Deacon Clarence Wilbon, Sr. will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Old Shady Grove Baptist Church, Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Georgia.

Deacon Clarence Wilbon, Sr. was born in Schley County, Georgia on January 10, 1925, to the parentage of the late Mr. Clifford Wilbon, Sr. and the late Mrs. Bertha Black Wilbon.  He joined the Old Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member until his health failed.

 On August 9, 1947 he married Bessie Mae Butler who preceded him in death.  Unto this union 5 children were born.

 After Deacon Wilbon’s health failed, he resided at the Magnolia Manor and would assist other residents by pushing those in wheelchairs who needed assistance or whatever he could do to help others.  Many who saw him thought he was an employee at the manor.  He loved to sing and would often join in singing with various church choirs that would go to the manor to sing for the residents.  He continued to do this until taking a fall a few years ago.    

He is preceded in death by four brothers, Fred Wilbon of Pahokee, FL, Leroy Wilbon of Riviera Beach, FL, Clyde Wilbon of Ideal, GA and Clifford Wilbon, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA; one brother-in-law, Charles Butler and a sister-in-law, Edith (Ulysee) Harris. 

He leaves to mourn his passing two sons: Clarence Wilbon, Jr. of San Jose, California and Henry (Ozie) Wilbon of Americus, Georgia; three daughters: Barbara Wilbon of Americus, Georgia, Maxine (Chris) Sinnott of Smithville, Georgia and Jennifer Wilbon of Americus, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Kenny Wilkerson Jr., Carlos Wilbon, Shabrea Walton, and Je’Amber Burts all of Americus, GA, Jonah Wilbon of Atlanta, Georgia, D. Elaine Smith of Macon Georgia and Desiree Wilbon of San Jose, California; eight great grandchildren:  Traylen Wilkerson, Jaylen Mason, Janiece Lewis, Javeyon Burts, Ja’Miya Sadler, Jordan Smith, Ahmad Smith, and Serenity Jones;  four brothers-in-law: Thomas (Hattie) Butler, John Butler all of Americus Georgia, Pacie (Martha) Butler of New York, New York and Robert Butler of Tucson, Arizona; two sisters-in-law: Mattie (Champ) Everett of Yonkers, New York and Bertha M. Mann of New York, New York; a close cousin, Earnest L. (Willie) Seay of Americus, Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Thelma Collier will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow in Daniel Grove Cemetery, Americus, Georgia.

Thelma Collier was born to the union of James and Ola Collier in Dougherty County, Georgia on August 31, 1940. Thelma was raised in New Jersey where she attended public school. After graduation, she attended Fort Valley State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education. After her college graduation, she relocated to Newark, NJ, where she taught school until retirement.

In 1998, she relocated to Americus, Georgia to care for her mother and Aunt Viola Dowdell. Those that knew Thelma knew that she was a private person who loved people. Thelma was a great pianist that travelled around the world showcasing her talent. She was a member of the NAACP, member of the Fort Valley State Alumni Chapter, and proud supporter of the US Marines Corps. 

Precious memories will remain with her cousins: Juanita Combs of Detroit, MI, Joyce Judd and Roger Judd of Newark, NJ, Geneva Collier and Vincent Collier of Albany, GA and Beulah Carter of Americus, GA; her half-brother, Bobby Sutton of Newark, NJ; devoted friend and caretaker, Jessica Thomas-Floyd (Earnest Floyd) of Americus, GA, and a host of many friends including Robert West, Sybil Patterson, Marvin Harris, Frank Wiley, Beulah Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ferguson.

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A Private Graveside Service for Ms. Elizabeth Ellen Barker of Rockhill Sub-division, Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Ms. Elizabeth Ellen Barker, affectionately known as “Tit” was born on July 25, 1958 to Mrs. Ella Lee Barker and Mr. John T. Barker. She departed this life on June 28, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edgar T. Barker.

She leaves loving memories with Clyde Hughes Banner; her children: Andria L. Barker, Shannon and Tamela Banner and Matthew J. Banner; eight grandchildren: Treveuss Prather, TaKiyah Prather, Nehemiah Barker, Tristen Banner, Santana Banner,Shamar Banner, Saniya Banner and Logan Quaterman; six sisters: Lee Ella Harris, Diana Carter, Joanne Barker, Lorretta McDonald (Johnny), Lorain Barker and Tammie Patillo (Arthur); five brothers: Johnny C. Barker, Arthur L. Barker, Clarence Barker (Kimberly), Charlie J. Barker (Charmayne) and Timmy T. Barker (Teresa); a devoted friend: Shatia Mercer; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Kirkland Jerome Pride, Sr. affectionately known as “Kirk”, age 60 of Americus, GA, passed on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church Americus, Georgia with Reverend Donavon O. Coley officiating. Interment will follow at the Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia. 

Kirkland Jerome Pride was born November 4, 1958  in Sumter County, GA to the late Mr. Calvin Abraham Pride and the late Willie Mae Davis Pride. Kirkland was educated in the Sumter County Public School System and graduated from Union High School in 1978. At an early age he joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Andersonville, GA. Kirk met and later married, Kerri Dean Fuller on January 5, 2018.

He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Alice J. Brown Pride, a brother-in-law Rudolph Coley, a brother Charlie James Pride and a bonus son James Fuller Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife Kerri Fuller Pride; his son Kirkland J. Pride Jr. “KP” of Stone Mountain, GA;  loving and caring bonus-daughters: Shyquanda Gordon,  LaTanja Bateman, Nileak Fuller and Diya Ross of Americus, Georgia; his brothers: Frank B. Pride of Columbus, GA, Michael Pride of Beaver Falls, PA, and Ernest (Sonja) Pride of Albany, GA; his sisters: Velma Coley and Tommie McCuller of Andersonville, GA and a sister-in-law  Deborah Pride of Palmetto Bay, FL;  his devoted parents-in-law: Clarence and Goldie Mae Burts; three brothers-in-law: Thad (Leila) Harris, Tellis Burts and William Fuller and a sister-in-law Patricia Wilson all of Americus, GA. He has a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family who loved him dearly.

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Mr. William Small Jr affectionately known as “Bro” age 75  of Americus, GA passed on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Phoebe-Putney Medical Center in Albany, Georgia.

Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Zion Hope Baptist Church Americus, Georgia with Reverend George F. Monts officiating. Interment will follow at the Israel Cemetery in Americus, Georgia. 

Williams was born April 14, 1944 in Americus, Georgia to William Small Sr. and Irene Bivins Small. William was educated in the Sumter County Public School System. At an early age William joined the Zion Hope Baptist Church. William met and later married his one true love Gloria Deriso on January _11, 1964 and to this union they were blessed with four children. This was truly a marriage made in heaven.

He leaves loving memories to his beloved family which include a loving, caring and dedicated wife for 55 years Gloria Deriso Small, Americus Georgia. Calvin Small (Michele) and William Small, II both of Americus, Georgia, Randy Small (Earlene) of Montezuma, Georgia and Gabriel Small (Patricia) of Dallas, Georgia; sixteengrandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Merritt of Miami Florida; two brothers-in- law: Benjamin  Deriso (Jackie) and Sylvester Deriso of Miami, Florida; three sisters-in-law: Grace Hunt of Atlanta, Georgia, Maggie Harmon of Orlando, Florida and Mattie Deriso of New York, New York; Several devoted nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Bobby Harrison of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Highway 26 E, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Alfred Wynn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Bobby Harrison, better known as "Pappy", was born on January 1, 1939 to the late Zedie and Mamie Harrison. He received  his educational training at the historic Flint River Farm School. Bobby acknowledged receiving Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joined the New Hope Baptist Church. 

Bobby was united in holy matrimony to the late Helen Loman Harrison in 1962. He was employed as a truck driver at the Old Dixie Farms. Pappy was a self-taught mechanic and welder. He enjoyed visiting family and friends and making his specialized grills and trailers.

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Bobby passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Mildred Tuff and Annie Buckles and two brothers: Charlie Harrison and James Harrison.

He leaves precious memories with his two sons: Lemorris Rogers of Warner Robins, Georgia and Jarvis Golphin of Montezuma, Georgia; he reared a son, Willie Harper of Lithonia, Georgia, daughters: Patricia LeVern Johnson, Linda (Michael) Moon and Vera Dean Burke all of Atlanta, Georgia and his sister-in-law, Judie Gable of Oglethorpe, Georgia; He is also survived by his sisters and brother: Jessie Bell (James T.) Spivey of Byromville, Georgia, Zeddie Hankerson and Douglass Harrison of Montezuma, Georgia;  sister-in-law, Mary L. Harrison of Montezuma, Georgia; brothers-in-law: Shelton (Wilene) Loman of Montezuma, Georgia, Stanley Loman and Michael Loman of Atlanta, Georgia and Herbert Hall of Oglethorpe, Georgia; a devoted and dedicated niece whom he reared: Rose Marie (Marvin)  Brown of Montezuma, Georgia; devoted nieces: Marvis and Zyriah Brown of Montezuma Georgia ; his inspirational sons and nephews: Leon Golphin of Warner Robins, Georgia, Maurice Golphin of Atlanta, Georgia, Andy Golphin of Montezuma, Georgia, Jarmal Brown and Alton Brown, Jr. of Warner Robins, Georgia and Bryan Mathis of Montezuma, Georgia; loving nieces: Rhonda (Frederick) Dixon of Byron, Georgia and Kimberly (Cedric) Hall of Warner Robins, Georgia; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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