Mr. Ray Gene Ladd of N. Lee Street Americus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary.

Mr. Ray Gene Ladd, Sr. was born in Americus, Georgia on August 9, 1951 to Doss and Jessie Bell Ladd. Ray was educated in the Sumter County public school system. At a young age, he became a member of Union Whitley Baptist Church. In 1976 he married Debra Baker. He was blessed with four children: Tracie Thomas, Ray Ladd, Jr., June Ladd and Michael Ladd.

Ray was a hard worker. After forty-six years as a commercial truck driver, he retired in 2014. He showed his loyalty to J&M Trucking, Joe Underwood Trucking and Reeves Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also had friends that have been there since day one: John Tullis, Otis Teen Smith, William Pullum, Johnny Mathis, Author Wilson, John Hawkins and Eric Lewis. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Doss and Bell Ladd.

Left to cherish his memories are: Debra Baker Harvey, Ray Ladd, Jr. and Michael (Marquita) Ladd of Cocoa, Florida, Tracie Thomas, Loretta (Felder) Daniels, Jena Ladd, Johnny Ladd, Sr. and Calvin (Mary) Barner of Americus, Georgia, Shirley (Johnnie) Johnson of Rochester, New York and June Ladd of Conyers, Georgia; fourteen grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery “Tang” Jerome Smith of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 at Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Elder William Lloyd, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Jeffery Jerome Smith was born on May 3, 1968 in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to Shirley Ann Lloyd and Sammie Smith. Jeffery was educated in the Macon County public school system at the historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Tang, as he was affectionately called, was known in the community as a “handyman” and was a member of Second Salem Baptist Church.

Tang was beloved by his family, friends, and the community. He passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Lloyd and his brother, Kevin Hart Lloyd.

Cherished memories are left with his father, Sammie Smith of Montezuma, Georgia; two loving brothers: Ronnie Lloyd of Atlanta, Georgia and William Lloyd, Sr. (Telisa) of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister-in-law, Wyvette Simpson-Lloyd of Montezuma, Georgia; his devoted companion, Denise Miller of Montezuma, Georgia; aunts: Elsie Martin, Betty Solomon, Mary Hammock, Anna Ree Allen, Patricia Ann Simmons, and Hattie Mae Eley; one uncle, Thomas Sanders; his devoted caretakers: Karen and Ralph Oliver; his Godbrothers: Ralph Oliver II and Lazensky Oliver; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; several dedicated and devoted friends including: Johnny Kaigler, Connie Walker, Peggy Fudge, Adell Quinn, Jackie Sutton and Edmond “Rap Bone” Journey. His devoted friend, Timmy Kaigler preceded him in death.

Mrs. Valeria Coleman–Worthy of Delaware passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Bayhealth Cancer Center in Milford, Delaware. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 3:00 at the New Hope A.M.E. Church in Smithville, Georgia with Alfred Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Ms. Angelia Yvette Cummings of Americus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church on Cotton Ave. in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Angelia Yvette Cummings was born on September 2, 1971 in Americus, Georgia to the late Annie Laura Willis Cummings and the late J. B. Cummings, Jr.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Bernard (Tina) Daniels of Albany, Georgia, DeAngelo Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Tarrance (Domonique) Cummings and Jayla Cummings of Americus, Georgia; three grandchildren: Xzavier Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Ca’Ryan Daniels and Ja’Ryan Daniels both of Albany, Georgia; one sister, Sherry Cummings of Louisville, Kentucky; six aunts: Mary  (Keshia) McDougald of Richland, Georgia, Virginia (Larry) Sims of Americus, Georgia, Patty J. Cummings, Tina Lynn Thomas, Shelby Cummings and Katrena Cummings all of Atlanta, Georgia; three uncles: Jessie Cummings, Adam Charles (Lynn) Willis and Tommy (Kathgrene) Willis; one niece, Brianna Woods; two nephews: Treyvan Russell and Reginald Woods; one great aunt, Annie Maude Boone. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Retha Mae Daniel Bridges of Oak Ave. Americus, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eighth United Holiness Church on Bailey Street in Leslie, GA with Pastor Robert Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Retha Mae Daniel Bridges was born on March 20, 1952 in Americus, Georgia to the late Willie Roy Daniel and the late Ella Rosa Jackson Daniel. She was educated in the Sumter County Schools.  Mrs. Retha Bridges passed away on March 29, 2018 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Roy Daniel and Ella Rosa Jackson Daniel, a brother Charlie Daniel, her Uncles David Jackson, Todd Jackson and Charlie Jackson, aunt Josephine Warren Jackson, her mother-in-law Retha Mae Harris Bridges, father-in-law Gordy Bridges Sr. and a brother-in-law Gordy Bridges Jr.

She leaves behind her husband Joe Bridges Sr. of Americus, GA; two daughters: Sharon Daniel and Doretha (Crawford) Pride of Americus, GA; one son, Joe Bridges Jr. (friend LaToya Johnson) of Americus, GA; two granddaughters: Janaita Pride and Jamecia Pride of Americus, GA; three grandsons: Derrien Daniel, Darrius Daniel and Crawford Pride, Jr. of Americus, GA; six sisters: Paula Dodson of Albany, GA,  Mary Grant, Ella Daniel, Mary Leverette, Rosetta (Randy) Lusane and Ira Lee Daniel of Americus, GA; one brother, Connie (Katrina) Leverette of Americus, GA; three sisters-in-law: Ozzie (Robert) Baker of Preston, GA, Leola Furlow and Thessolonia Sanford of Americus, GA; two brothers-in-law: James (Viola) Bridges and Sammie (Alice Faye) Bridges; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive including devoted friends: Connie Johnson, Elizabeth Banks, Susan Munson and Leon Banks all of Americus, GA.

A Graveside service for Ms. Fannie Mae Haugabook will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Fannie Mae Haugabook, daughter of the late Robert Haugabook and Mina Mae Tookes Haugabook, was born February 13, 1957.  Fannie grew up in Montezuma, Georgia and attended Macon County Training School.  She also attended Quality Enterprises, Inc., in Montezuma, Georgia.

Fannie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  She also attended the Montezuma Church of Christ and New Phillip Primitive Baptist Church.  Fannie was a fun-loving and gentle soul; her bubbly personality will be missed by those who knew and loved her so well.  Fannie passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Phoebe-Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Haugabook Fulks. 

Cherished memories are left with her loving and devoted sister, Mariah “Tick” Yisrael, Warner Robins, Georgia; nephews and niece: Harry Wilson, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Cornelius Haugabook, Columbus, Georgia and Demetria Haugabook,  and Robcorneil Bediako (Jarmesha Smith), both of Atlanta, Georgia; great-nieces and nephews, Harry Wilson, Jr., Calandra Wilson,  both of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Krista Haugabook, Columbus, Georgia, Ishmael Haugabook,  Zyneva Haugabook, and Madison Bediako, all of Atlanta, Georgia;  her loving cousins, Gerald West, Perry, Georgia, Yolanda (Jerome) Kendrick, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Tonya (Quentin) Garnes, Montezuma, Georgia, Betty (Dennis) Patrick, Belle Glade, Florida, Henrietta Fraser, Orlando, Florida, Tommy Lee Walker, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Terri Kaigler, Frances Williams, Tony Kaigler and Mark Kaigler, all of St. Petersburg, Florida;  a host of other loving relatives and friends. 

Mr. Eugene Smith affectionately known as “Gene” passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Rochester, NY. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2019 at 11:00 at Friendship Baptist Church on Cotton Ave. in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.  Gene was the brother of Mrs. Margaret Smith Mathis, Ms. Lillie Ruth Smith and Ms. Selma Smith.

Funeral service for Mrs. Reatha B. Breedlove-Mable of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Big Bethel Baptist Church in Americus, GA with Pastor Calvin Rollins officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Reatha B. Breedlove-Mable was born in Sumter County, Georgia on August 15, 1960 to the parentage of Mr. Johnny Edward Breedlove and Mrs. Susie Mae Foster Breedlove. In addition to her parents, she had a devoted step-father, Mr. Oscar Jones. Reatha was educated in the Sumter County School system. She was a devoted daughter, loving mother and sister. Her first place of employment was at Home Depot then at Medicon Medical Services for eight years. Later she worked at Caravelle Boats for three years. She joined Blooming Rose Baptist Church of Americus, Georgia under the leadership of Reverend H.L. Respert.

Reatha Breedlove-Mable departed this life on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Willie Breedlove and Ellis Breedlove.

Those she leaves behind to grow from her love include her devoted husband, Eddie Dean Mable, Sr. of Americus, Georgia; two sons: Travis Breedlove (devoted daughter-in-law, Lawanda Thomas) and Eddie Mable (devoted daughter-in-law, Kizzy) all of Americus, Georgia; an additional devoted son, Derrick “Boone” Clark of Americus, Georgia; one daughter, Natasha Sherrice Mable (Jamie) of Americus, Georgia; one brother, Lewis Breedlove ( devoted sister-in-law, Susie); one sister, Minnie Ruth McDonald (Rogers); devoted step-brother, Johnny “Coot” Willis all of Americus, Georgia; ten grandchildren: Quarteisha (Montavious) Bridges, Anisha Mable, Amarion Wallace, Tintalana Mable, Desoshianna Carter, Rodney Carter, Travion Breedlove, Tre’Vion Sims, Shanneshia Reynolds and Khalil Reynolds; four great grandchildren: Jaiden Bridges, Aurielle Bridges, Kait’Lynn Mitchell and Ke’Ziah Reynolds; great aunt, Eula Breedlove; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins including some of her favorites: Keshia (Sandreal Jackson) Mable, Crystal (Joshua) Coleman, Lashon Hoston, Carlton Mable, Mercedes Mable, Lucious Breedlove and Darius “Big Dog” Carter; devoted friends that she loved dearly: Natashi Thomas and Joe “Ellick” Jackson; a host of other loving relatives and friends also survive.

Graveside services for infant Hailey Nicole Gorman were held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Lebanon Cemetery with Rev. Shirley Strawter officiating.

On March 10, 2018 God saw infant Hailey Nicole Gorman, struggling for life and decided to remove all of her pain and take her Home to rest. She was preceded in death by her great grand-father Governor Wilson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her parents: Mercedees Merritt and Jaquie Gorman; her grandparents: Carolyn Wilson, John Merritt, Sr., Ruby Golden and Ernest Golden; great grandparents: Lena Wilson and Sarah Gorman; one aunt, Jasmine Merritt and one uncle, John Wayne Merritt, Jr. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

Graveside services for Ms. Lucy Mae Neal of Montezuma, Georgia will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Hosie Waters officiating.

Ms. Lucy Mae Neal, daughter of the late Johnnie Neal and Fannie Mae Thomas Neal, was born June 10, 1936 in Montezuma, Georgia. She attended Macon County Training School and was a faithful employee of McKenzie Southern Frozen Foods for over forty years.

Lucy was beloved by her family, friends and community. She passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Wendell F. Neal and five siblings: Willie Glenn Neal, John L. Neal, Fannie Jones, Patricia Harvey and Jessica Neal.

Cherished memories are left with her loving and devoted brother, Tom Neal of Horsham, PA; a host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, her grandchildren, other loving relatives and friends.