The Graveside Service for Quan’tavius Robinson of Americus, Georgia will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Mary Cemetery, Americus, Georgia.

Quan’tavius Trayveion Robinson, affectionally called “Big-Head”, “Tray”, or “Dank”, was born on January 30, 1995, in Sumter County, Georgia to the parentage of Cotina Banks and the late Raye Anthony Robinson. Quan’tavius received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and joined the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia.

Quan’tavius was known for his bright spirit. He enjoyed dancing and entertaining others. He loved those around him. He loved spending time with family, especially his mother and children, and spending time with his friends. Quan’tavius was very protective of those he loved. He was a loyal and caring person who will be remembered for his braveness and kind heart. Quan’tavius departed this life on May 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, Ralph Lewis Sr., Jessie Lee Floyd Sr., Diane Banks, Arthur Davis Sr., Curtis Banks Sr., and two friends Dontrell White and Cedric Hagan.

He leaves precious memories with his mother, Cotina Banks of Americus, Georgia; his two sons: Ashton Trayveion Robinson and Tyji Harper who he loved and raised as his own and two step-children: Markiyah and Tylen all of Americus, Georgia; his two sisters: Shaquetta (Antorie) Munns and Shonte Harper both of Americus, Georgia; his grandmothers: Ms. Hazel Robinson of Albany, Georgia and Mrs. Annie Bell Banks of Americus, Georgia; his companion, Erica Harper of Plains, Georgia; his aunts and uncles: Alfonzo Sims of Jacksonville, Florida, Chris (Julia) Sims of Americus, Georgia, Phalisa Sims and Mark Sims of Albany, Georgia, Beverly Banks-King of Pensacola, Florida, Doug (Angela) Banks, Edgar (Jackie) Banks, John Banks, Curtis Banks Jr., Kenneth (Mary) Banks, Shaneka Jones, Penny Davis, Derensky Jones, Marcus Jones and Lisa Mercer of Americus, Georgia; two devoted aunts: Katrina (Walter) Bridges and Teresa Banks of Americus, Georgia; a devoted friend/ his son’s mother, Quanesha Draines; a host of devoted cousins, other relatives and friends.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Michael D. Atkins-Merritt will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Whole Truth International Ministries on S. Lee Street in Americus, Georgia.

Michael D. Atkins-Merritt was born November 12, 1998, in Americus, Georgia to Tonia Pace (Victor) Woods and the late Johnny Merritt Jr. He was educated in the Americus-Sumter County School System. His last place of employment was Tyson Foods.

Michael departed this life on May 24, 2023, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Dora Bell Pace and Frank Brown.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Emourie Janell Atkins; his mother, Tonia Pace (Victor) Woods; grandparents: Johnny (Ruby) Merritt Sr. and Charlie Mae Colson; siblings: Shakelby Parks, Malik Carter, Keyonna Walker, Ladarian Merritt and Mattendrick Gibson; aunts: Kimberly (Eric) Merritt-Barrett, Pamela Harvey and Cheyenne Woodard; uncles: Lee (Melissa) Pace, Earnest (Shelia) Walker and Willie Pace; godmother (aunt), Erica Spear;  devoted cousins: Treylon, Jacki, Brenton, Brianna W., Demetrius, Laquasha, Brianna P., Jeremy, Shareya and Elise;  some of his closest friends: Reginald, Rell, Tray, Tyler, Quincy, Malik, Quay, Michael F., Quan, Kasey, Thomas H., Danielle S., Karmil H. (Red) and many more surviving friends; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Mr. Henry L. Foster, age 66. of Americus, Georgia peacefully transitioned on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by West’s Mortuary.

Ms. Annie M. Bass of Railroad Street, Americus, Georgia died on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Welcome Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Ms. Annie M. Bass was born on March 23, 1940, in Moultrie, Georgia to Ms. Esther Jones. She was employed as a cook at Cherokee Elementary School.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Janet Jackson of Americus, Georgia, Gloria Green of Moultrie, Georgia, Diane Thomas of New Jersey and Tony Sumlin of Albany, Georgia. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Jarrett Lofton of Tampa, Florida will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Shade Arnold Baptist Church, 11241 Georgia Hwy 26 E, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Shade Arnold Baptist Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at West's Mortuary in Montezuma, Georgia.

Jarrett Raymond Lofton was born to the late John and Alice Marie Lofton on October 1, 1971, in Rochester, New York.  At a very young age, his family moved to Tampa, Florida. Jarrett attended elementary and high school in Tampa. He became gainfully employed by Staples and worked there for many decades.  He later started his own barbecue business. Jarrett and his sons faithfully attended the New Millennium Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.

Jarrett loved taking his sons to Orlando Magic games and shooting basketball hoops.  His daughter, Jaylen, loved going out to eat with him and taking boat rides. She just enjoyed sitting on the front porch and talking with her dad. Jarrett’s favorite hobbies were fishing, watching sports, barbequing, and spending time with his dog Buster. One of his special places for vacation was at his cousin Connie’s house in Ideal, Georgia.

He leaves cherished memories with his daughter and sons: Jaylen Rivera, Jonathan and Justin Lofton all of Tampa, Florida; his sister, Alicia Warren (Torrance Sr.) of Warner Robins, Georgia and stepsister, Tesa Price of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren: Jayden Brown and A’de Coleman;  his niece and nephew: Nyah Warren  and  Torrance Warren, Jr.; uncles: Willie (Carrie) Thomas of Rochester, New York and Charles (Ila) Thomas of Lawrenceville, Georgia; aunts: Joan (Robert) Granville of Montezuma, Georgia and Barbara Parker and Mary D. Thomas both of Rochester, New York; his closest friends: Alicia Wilkerson of Tampa, Florida and Shurell Nelson of Montezuma, Georgia; Many cousins and friends will greatly miss Jarrett.

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 The Funeral Service for Mrs. Annie Neal Collier of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at noon at Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Annie Neal McKenzie Collier was born October 14, 1944, to the late Mrs. Maggie Killens McKenzie and Mr. Neal “Bosh” McKenzie. She was the eighth of eight children born to this union. On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, our beautiful angel was called home to her Heavenly Father. Her sisters Mary Magdalene, Aileen, Georgia, Hilda, Dot, and brother Otis all preceded her in death.

Annie Neal was educated in the public school system of Macon County, as she attended the historic D. F. Douglass High School. She was married to Mr. Willie H. Collier, Sr. They were blessed with three beautiful children. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Collier loved to read and always encouraged her children, grandchildren, and others in the community to do well in school. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending games. She was a member of the Booster Club, PTA and faithfully worked in the concession stands for many years. She was always willing to go the extra mile for the kids in the community. She selflessly shared her love for others through preparing delicious meals for family, friends, and her community. She helped others in love without expecting anything in return, often giving others rides to church, doctors’ appointments, or by simply running errands. Her hands were rarely still. She was employed with the Macon County School System as a Culinary Artist, where she worked for many years until her retirement.

Annie Neal was a faithful and dedicated member of the Magnolia Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia. She served faithfully over the years with the Senior Choir, youth department, The Third District Union, Easter Program, Vacation Bible School, the Southwest Association, the Missionary Ministry, Sunday School, and the Kitchen Ministry. She assisted other departments whenever called upon. She also frequented many other churches in the community, as she truly loved the Lord.  

During her lifetime, her beautiful and caring spirit touched the lives of many. Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Willie Collier Sr.; her children: Willie Collier Jr, Melony (Donald) Young, and Sonya Collier Martin; her grandchildren: Jaworski (Kendra) Tookes, Jeremy Young, Whitney L. Collier, Keiara I. Collier, and Kenton Collier; her  great-grandchildren: Christian Tookes, Jalani Tookes, Kenedi Tookes, Kendal Jackson, Hailie Dunlap, and Bailey Dunlap; her loving and caring sister, Cora P. Shelley; her honorary daughter and grandchildren: Valerie West, Johntavious and Jakasper Stewart; sisters-in-law: Willie Ruth Evans, Pearl Freeman, Buelah (Jimmy) Robinson, and Barbara A. Clark; brothers-in-law: N. C. Leary and Troy Collier; a host of caring nieces and nephews, special cousins, other relatives and friends.

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