Funeral services for Ms. Queen Easter Bowens of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Eastview Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Ashby Street in Americus, Georgia with Pastor Alex Todd, Eulogist.

Ms. Queen Easter Bowens affectionately known as “Nikki” was born on December 4, 1963 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mary Bowens and the late Eli Stewart.  She was employed for several years with Captain D’s in Americus, Georgia. On October 30, 2012 she successfully completed the Bible Prophecy Adventure Revelations Seminar under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Ennis.  “Nikki departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.

Left to cherish her memories are her fiancée Jerryel Battle of Americus, Georgia; her grandmother, Mattie Bowens of Hartford, CT; eight aunts: Rosa (Horace) Smith of Bainbridge, GA, Ethel (Joe) Calloway, Caroline (Lawrence) Ruffin all of Americus, GA, Faye Bowens and Gaye (Prince) Parker all of Hartford, CT, Ruby Bush of Deerfield, FL, Queen Thurston of Deerfield, FL and Geraldine Livingston of North, SC; seven uncles: Paul (Joyce) West, Eddie (Shirley) West and McArthur (Jackie) West all of Hartford, CT, Johnny West of Virginia, Charles Stewart of Fort Lauderdale, FL, James Stewart of Pompano, FL and Melvin Burton of Nottingham way, NJ; two God-sisters: Ida Lampkins and Wanda Nelson both of Americus, GA; several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Clifford Tommie, son of the late Clayton Jones and the late Lauzie Lee Tommie was born August 5, 1942 in Plains, Georgia. Mr. Tommie passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his sister, May Lee Smith, his brother Wilbert Jones and his son, Wesley Floyd.

Funeral services for Mr. Oscar Trice of Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus with Rev George Edge officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Oscar Trice, son of the late Henry Louis Trice, Sr. and Mrs. Irene Grant Trice, was born June 5, 1948 in Sumter County, Georgia.  

Oscar was educated in the Sumter County Public School System.  One of his greatest joys was being with his family and friends.  On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, God called Oscar to his heavenly home.  Preceding him in death were his grandparents Hilton Grant, Fronnie Grant, Ace Trice, and Rachel Trice; his brothers, Willie Trice and Henry Louis Trice, Jr.  

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Annie Barnes, Sarah Smith, Diane (Charles) Mathis and Patsy (Gray) Robinson, all of Americus, Georgia;, Rachel Trice, Columbus, Georgia, and Geraldine Jackson, Hartford, Connecticut; his brothers, James Trice and Albert (Jeanette) Trice, both of Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews, including a devoted niece and caregiver, Sherrie Trice; his caregiver, Melissa Banks; and special friend Melanie Carter.

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Funeral services for Mr. Edwin Jerome Walker, Sr. affectionately known as “Eggie” will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Hosie Waters officiating.

Edwin Jerome Walker was born February 6¸ 1953 to the late George Walker and the late Kadessa Walker. “Eggie”, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public school system of Macon County where he attended D.F. Douglass High School, Montezuma, Georgia. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and became a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Hosie Waters.

On December 30, 1971, Edwin J. Walker and Wynelle Tookes turned their high school courtship into marriage. This union was blessed with four beautiful children. One son, Carlos Walker preceded him in death. Eggie departed this life Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Navicent Health Medical Center, Macon, Georgia. He was also preceded in death by his sister Joanne Paul.

His beautiful life will lovingly be cherished by his wife of forty-five years, Wynelle Tookes Walker of Oglethorpe, GA; his children: Teresa Hardison of Jonesboro, GA, Gimekia Powell Dunlalp (Gregory) of Jacksonville, FL, Edward Jerome Walker, Jr. of Jonesboro, GA, Karen Walker of Oglethorpe, GA, Rodney Pernell Walker of Union City, GA, Christopher Jerome Walker of CA, NuCurry Williams, Martin Jerome Walker and Katrina Walker of Macon, GA; his step-children: Derrick Walker of Charlotte, NC, Shamekia Davis of Perry, GA, Portia Walker, Bonnie Hunter and Julie Worley  of Montezuma, GA; sisters: Gloria Jean Coleman of Largo, FL, Onita McDonald (Ernest) of Oglethorpe, GA and Carolyn Walker of Largo, FL; brothers: George Walker, Jr. of Montezuma, GA, Robert Walker (Lavern) of Oglethorpe, GA, Timothy Walker (Catherine) of Marshallville, GA, Michael Walker and John Thomas Walker (Sara) of Montezuma, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Annie (George) Hayes of Atlanta, GA, Henry (Annie) Tookes of Montezuma, GA and Custer Tookes of Oglethorpe, GA; devoted daughter-in-law, Carol Polly Walker; forty-five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; the mother of the family, Ola Mae Sparks; special friends: George Rumph, Larry Coates, Eric Chastine and Chris Riley; faithful caregiver,  Derita Solomon; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edward Mack of Americus, Georgia will be Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

His Humble Beginning
Thomas Edward Mack, (better known as Nunk) was born January 30, 1952 in the countryside of Smithville, GA. Thomas was one of seven children born to Annie Mae Mack and Fletcher Mack.
 
His Education/Schooling
Thomas received his early education in Sumter County Public Schools and later attended Roosevelt Institute in Warm Springs, GA where he received training in Tailoring men clothes.
 
His Work
In his early years, Thomas worked on the farm. He later worked as a Tailor, designing and making beautiful men and women clothing. Lastly he followed his passion for carpentry and home remodeling where he was constantly called upon to help many homeowners complete home remodeling and needed repairs which he did until his health failed.
 
His Spirituality
In his early years, Thomas was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Smithville, GA.  After relocating to Americus, he joined United Holiness Church where he was Baptized and served the church by singing with the choir. For many years, Thomas knew that he was out of the Ark of safety however when his health begin to fail, he realized that he needed the Lord so he rededicated his life to Christ and while in Lillian Carter Nursing Home, he was Baptized again by his cousin and best friend, Overseer, Benny Clark.
 
His Departure From This Life
Thomas departed this life Sunday, April 2, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted mother, Annie Mae Mack; his daughter Monica Pope, Grandchildren, Mychal Snipes and Jasmine Pope, Four Sisters: Ozie Wlbon (Henry) Rose Sims Mose (John) Mamie Riley, Geraldine Solomon (George), 4 Grandchildren, 13 nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded him in death, was his father, Fletcher Mack, brothers, Calonia Lee Mack and Fletcher Mack Jr., and Granddaughter Raven Simone Pope.

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Funeral services for Mr. George E. Angry of Americus, GA. will be held on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Hope Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

He leaves to mourn his passing three brothers: Mr. Johnny Angry, Mr. Sanford Angry (Dorothy) both of Americus, GA and Mr. Jessie (Elaine) Angry of Smithville, GA; three sisters: Mrs. Ruth (Henry) Perry, Ms. Thelma Brantley and Ms. Imogene Angry all of Americus, GA; one uncle, Mr. William Green of Americus, GA; six Aunts: Ms. Mary Green, Ms. Lillie Mae Merritt of Americus, GA, Ms. Callie Mae Williams of Sumter City, Ms. Mary Lynn Rumph of Boynton Beach, FL. Ms. Burtha Mae Evans and Ms. Catherine Green both of Miami, FL; 14 nephews and 10 nieces. A host of great nieces, great nephews, 1 great great nephew, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. 8 devoted friends; Freddy Bishop, Johnny B. Thomas, Tina, Phillip Reynolds, Johnny Lyles, Chester Hayes, Reginald Mathis and Alma Jackson.

Funeral services for Ms. Alma White of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church with Pastor Curtis Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Ms. Alma White, affectionately known as “Dunnie” to those who loved her, was born May 27, 1934 to the late Charles and Tassie Lee White.  At an early age she joined Friendship Baptist Church in DeSoto, GA.  She lived a great portion of her adult life in Detroit Michigan surrounded by family.  She later moved to Americus, GA to become a faithful caregiver for her oldest sister whom she preceded in death.  She took care of Ozella until her own health failed.  She was a quiet peaceful spirit with a big heart for her family.  On March 27, 2017 God needed an Angel and he called her home.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Mr. Virgil White and Mr. Curtis White; one sister, Mrs. Margaret (Johnny) Mercer.

She leaves to mourn her passing two sisters, Ms. Ozella (Belle) White and Mrs. Leila Mae White Josey, Americus, GA; devoted nieces, Ms. Deborah Josey Burks, Byron, GA, Mrs. Alice (Eddie) Mercer, and Mrs. Brenda (Allison) Harris, Americus, GA; devoted nephews, Mr. Clarence Josey III, Mr. Ronald Josey, Mr. Ernest Josey, Mr. Johnny Josey, Mr. Johnny Mercer, Jr., Mr. Darryl Mercer, and Mr. Michael Mercer; devoted cousins whom she loved like sisters, Ms. Leila-Clifford Meadows, Cusseta, GA, Ms. Estella Meadows Campbell, Detroit Michigan and Ms. Ozella (Maximo) Cobb, Columbus, GA; great nieces: Mrs. Amber (Tavares) Caldwell, Ms. Leila-Chassity Jones, Ms. Rayven Josey Burks; Ms. LaToya Raven Williams, Ms. Alyson Janee Harris; Ms. Marquita Clark; Ms. Erica Mercer; Ms. Michala Mercer; great nephews: Mr. Christopher Raven, Mr. Arthur Raven, Mr. Eddie Mercer, Jr., Mr. Darrell Mercer, Jr., Mr. Nicholas Mercer and Mr. Johnny Mercer III; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins

 

 

Mrs. Ester Mae Turner passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Pinehill Nursing Center in Byromville Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Mt Olive Baptist Church in Byromville, Georgia with Rev. Alvin Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Ester Mae Turner was born February 15, 1937 in Byromville Georgia to the late Miss Pauline Singleton. She was married to Mr. Lonnie C. Turner who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son Lonnie B. Turner.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Willene Loman (Shelton) of Montezuma, Georgia; three grandsons: Lonnie Turner (Sandra) of Tacoma, Washington, Jarvis Turner (Michelle) of Atlanta, Georgia and Stoney Turner of Montezuma, Georgia; six great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; one aunt, Annie C. Singleton of Tampa, Florida; one sister-in-law, Catherine Turner of Byromville, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Lynn Edward Bowens of Americus, Georgia will be Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Eastview Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Alex Todd officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Lynn Edward Bowens was born on October 27, 1960 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mary Bowens and the late Eli Stewart. He was employed for several years with the Americus Housing Authority. Mr. Bowens died on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.

Left to cherish his memories are his son Anthony Lawson; two sisters: Queen Bowens and fiancée Jerryel Battle and Tracey Stewart; his grandmother, Mattie Bowens of Hartford, CT; eight aunts: Rosa (Horace) Smith of Bainbridge, GA, Ethel (Joe) Calloway, Caroline (Lawrence) Ruffin all of Americus, GA, Faye Bowens and Gaye (Prince) Parker all of Hartford, CT, Ruby Bush of Deerfield, FL, Queen Thurston of Deerfield, FL and Geraldine Livingston of North, SC; seven uncles: Paul (Joyce) West, Eddie (Shirley) West and McArthur (Jackie) West all of Hartford, CT, Johnny West of Virginia, Charles Stewart of Fort Lauderdale, FL, James Stewart of Pompano, FL and Melvin Burton of Nottingham way, NJ; two God-sisters: Ida Lampkins and Wanda Nelson both of Americus, GA; four grandchildren: Yaley Seay, Anthony Seay, Yikea Seay and Aaryion Seay; several other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Alvin Clark Baisden will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Alvin Clark Baisden was born on January 11, 1950 in Schley County, Georgia to the late Tommie Lou Baisden and the late Lester Clark. Alvin was raised on a farm by his late grand-parents, Lou Wence and Tommie Baisden. He was educated at John Lewis High School in Schley County. After high school, he moved to Atlanta to seek work where he held several jobs, but cooking seemed to be his favorite.

In 1971 he married Beverly Jean Aldridge, from that union one child was born; Felicia Baisden.

When his mother became ill he moved back home to help with her care until her death. While here he worked at the Windsor Hotel before moving back to Atlanta and later returning to the Americus area. Mr. Baisden died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Magnolia Manor. He was also preceded him in death by his other grandparents, Lean Clark and Mrs. Blaney Clark; a younger brother, Johnnie Ray Adams, and a step father, Frank Payne.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter and son-in-law, Felicia Franks and Tony Franks of Atlanta, GA; two uncles: Eddie Baisden (Louise) of Ellaville, GA. and L. B. Baisden of Ellaville, GA; one aunt, Ozzie Bell Queens (WT Owens) of Montgomery, AL; dedicated neighbors; Rosa Mae Clemons and B. Kleckley who was dedicated and assisted in his care.