He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his wife of twelve years, Catherine Walker of Marshallville, Georgia; his children: Camryn Walker of Marshallville, Georgia, Carlos Porter of Macon, Georgia, Timnesha Walker and Chauncey Walker both of Jacksonville, Florida; his bonus daughters: Jessica Lawson (Rod) and Angelica Skinner (Freddie) both of Warner Robins, Georgia and Crystal Skinner of Marshallville, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his brothers: George Walker, Jr. (Shirley) of Montezuma, Georgia, Robert Louis Walker (Lavern) of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Michael Anthony Walker and John Thomas Walker (Sara) of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters: Gloria Jean Coleman of Clearwater, Florida, Oneida McDonald (Ernest) of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Carolyn Walker of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Colbert and Belinda Ellison both of Marshallville, Georgia and Wynell Walker of Oglethorpe, Georgia; five devoted friends: Marvin Latson, Dan Benny Clark, Lavern Perkins, William Felton, and Livester Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Mr. Ester Joseph of Perry, Georgia passed away on July 26, 2023, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. Ester Joseph was born January 19, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Less Joseph and the late Mary Law. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

Ester Joseph leaves precious memories with his children: Marcus Joseph and Cherale (Ahmad) Willis-Ford of Montezuma, Georgia.

The Graveside Service for Mr. Ester Joseph will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Cemetery in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

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Mrs. Geneva Ellamease Polite Battle of Americus, Georgia, was born February 4, 1928, in Ray City, Georgia. She attended elementary school in Ray City, Georgia and graduated from high school at Lowndes County Training School in 1945. She graduated from Fort Valley State College in 1949. Mrs. Battle touched the lives of many students as a public-school teacher for thirty-four years. Many of those years were spent in Sumter County at Northeast Elementary School. Mrs. Battle passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Battle will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Allen Chapel AME Church.

Geneva married Albert Battle Jr. in 1948. This union was blessed with three children.  Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Albert Battle III, Ellamease Battle Jones, and Theresa Battle Harris; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive visitors at the Battle residence at 203 Rucker Street on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4 to 7 P.M.

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Janie Marie Whitfield Anderson of Warner Robins, Georgia will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 12 noon at Beulahland Bible Church, 2368 Gunn Road, Byron, Georgia. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 8620 Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Janie Marie Anderson was the only daughter of the late Lester Whitfield, Sr. and Mary Frances Mathis Whitfield West.  She was born May 3, 1946, in Houston County, Georgia, and she received her education in the Houston County School System. She was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church (Henderson) at a young age.  Later she joined Beulahland Bible Church and attended faithfully until her health began to fail.

Marie, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, touched the hearts of many.  She entered the Happy Hour Day Program in Warner Robins in the mid-90s receiving employment and social skills in the training centers. There she met new friends and called them “family”.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Marie transitioned from this life on earth to eternal life peacefully with her three brothers, her aunt Dorothy, cousin Gladys, and cousin Sandy at her side. Her former husband, Henry Anderson, preceded her in death.

Marie leaves precious memories to be cherished by her brothers: Lester Whitfield, Jr. (Mary), Elijah Whitfield (Shirley), and Jackie Whitfield (the late Carolyn); aunts: Ethel Denson, Earlene Mathis Gilbert, Shirley Mathis, Carolyn Whitfield, Charlie Mae Whitfield, and Dorothy Whitfield Patrick; uncles: Clarence Mathis (Glenda) and Harold Mathis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Happy Hour family, and other sorrowing friends.

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Mr. Ernest James Lundy, Jr. of Americus, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at United Holiness Church in Americus, Georgia

Mr. Ernest James Lundy, Jr. was born on March 31, 1969 in Plains, Georgia to Bishop Ernest James Lundy, Sr and Mrs. Mattie Lundy Colquitt. On June 16, 2006 he married Tammy P. Lundy. He was employed by RE Garrison.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Tammy Lundy; his children: Valencia Williams, Michael Stewart wife Ashley Stewart, Kenyata Weston, Shaquille Myers and Adrianna Porter; his parents, Bishop Ernest James Lundy, Sr and Mrs. Mattie Lundy Colquitt; one sister, Amanda Michelle Paine; four brothers: Calvin Bernard Lundy, Christopher Sean Lundy, Prophet Darnell Lundy and Michael S. Lundy. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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The Memorial Service for Mr. Charles Jerome Leverette of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at St Mark Cemetery in Plains, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

Mr. Charles Jerome Leverette was born in Americus, Georgia on January 12, 1959, to the late Mr. Leeoner Boone and Mrs. Lucy Mae Leverette Miller (Samuel). Charles attended Americus High School where he was an excellent athlete, playing football and baseball. He also played travel baseball with Kroger in Atlanta, Georgia. Charles departed this life on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Pruitt Health in Ashburn, Georgia. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Tommy (Pamela) Leverette, Leon Boone, and Ann Leverette.

Charles leaves precious memories to be cherished by his one and only son, Antonio K. Battle of Plains, Georgia; four devoted brothers: John Arthur Boone, Sr. (Barbara), Johnny Leverette, Sr. (Patricia Johnson), Samuel Miller, and Henry Miller all of Americus, Georgia; a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his devoted friend, Gerald Whitehead.

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Mrs. Annie Mae Mack, age 98, of Ashby Street Americus, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Lebanon Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia with Rev. George Frank Monts officiating.  

Mrs. Annie Mae Mack was born in Sumter County, Georgia on July 23, 1924, to the late Mrs. Leona Walton Bell and the late Mr. Lonnie Mack Bell.

Left to cherish her memories are her four daughters: Ozie (Henry) Wilbon, Rosa Sims, Mamie Riley and Geraldine (Rev. George) Solomon; Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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The funeral service for Ja’Marcus Jy’Quon Dariso of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Marthanna Living Way Baptist Church in Desoto, Georgia. Burial will follow at Jackson Grove Cemetery.

Ja’Marcus Jy’Quon Dariso was born September 25, 2002, in Sumter County, Georgia to Ms. Tiffany Dariso and the late Mr. Eddie Gaines Brown, Jr.  “Quan”, as he was affectionately called, loved his family. He loved playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. No matter when you saw Quan, he always kept a smile on his face. He attended Sumter County High School.

Quan departed this life on June 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mr. Willie Lee Dariso, Sr., Mrs. Johnnie Mae Dariso, and Mrs. Easter Kate Brown.

He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his daughter, Maloni Za’Miri Dariso of Americus, Georgia; his mother, Ms. Tiffany Dariso and bonus father, Mr. Lawrence Holt, Sr. both of Americus, Georgia; bonus mother, Ms. Felicia Angry Brown of Leslie, Georgia; five sisters: Shantavis Shantell Dariso, Keonna Nykia Brown, Kinedie Zy’Asia Holt, Laurynn NyKeasjah Dariso, and Eyrn Brown all of Americus, Georgia; six brothers: Javaris Antwan Dariso, Eddie Gaines Brown III, Zyric Allen, Eddie Gaines Brown IV, Lawerence Jermaine Holt, Jr. of Americus, Georgia, and Jy’Kobie Ra’Quan Brown of Leslie, Georgia; three aunts: Ms. Beverly Faye Dariso Daniels (James) of Dooly County, Georgia, Ms. Anita Brown of Plains, Georgia and Ms. Tyran Brown of Americus, Georgia; four uncles: Mr. Willie Lee Dariso, Jr. and Mr. James Anthony Dariso of Dooly County, Georgia, Mr. Patrick Brown (Kimberly) and Mr. Gregory Brown (Sylvia) of Americus, Georgia; great-grandfather, Mr. MacArthur Deriso; grandfather, Mr. Eddie G. Brown, Sr. (Beverly); a host of great-aunts and great-uncles; devoted and loving friends: Angela Carter Brown, Kyon Hubbard, Gregory Brown, Jr., Korlone and Beverly Davis.  

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