June25

Mrs. Eugenia West McRoy

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The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Eugenia West McRoy of Tallahassee, Florida will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Georgia Hwy 26 E, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Allen Waters, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Eugenia West McRoy was born March 26, 1925, to the union of the late Liones West and Ellis Burnam West in the Five-Points area of Macon County, Georgia. At an early age, she confessed and dedicated her life to Christian belief, joining New Hope Baptist Church. She was among the many who were baptized in the Horse Head Creek. She began her formal school years at the New Hope Baptist Church rural school and graduated in 1943 from the Flint River Farms School. She taught school one year at the Rosenwald School in Houston County, Georgia. Eugenia spent the majority of her life working and raising her family in Jacksonville, Florida. She worked as a nurse’s aide before retiring.

Eugenia decided to return home to Montezuma, Georgia after decades away. Known affectionately as Tuggin, she was "at home" with dear cousins she grew up with and with her younger brother, Hubert, her Mama Kate, and nephew Buddy. She was welcomed home by her family church and enjoyed fellowshipping with relatives, childhood friends, and new acquaintances. Eugenia enjoyed visitors and being Mama to her children, Gramp to her grandchildren, great grands, and great-great-grands, as Auntie to her nieces and nephews, and Cuz to her cousins. Receiving mail was a passion of hers since childhood. She wrote to and counseled incarcerated youth from her Jacksonville community where she served as den mother for years. Eugenia later relocated to Tallahassee, Florida with her youngest son James and family. There she was well taken care of and enjoyed her grandsons and milling about the grounds. Eugenia departed this life on June 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her children: Jacqueline D. Hall, Gwendolyn D. Tyson, Ulysses “Dickie” Dickson, Jr., Rosalin “Roz” Dickson; and grandson, Auston “AT” Wards, III.

Eugenia leaves to cherish her legacy and memories, her sons: Dr. Kenneth McRoy, Sr., Gregory K. (Ronnie) McRoy, Sr., and James E. (Diedre) McRoy, Sr.; grandchildren: Jeryl Tyson, Sr., Dr. Ronetta Wards, Tanya (James) Hall Smith, Gregory K. McRoy, Jr., Regina (Craig) Summerour, Dr. Cassandra (Leavy) Carter, Tamesha McRoy, Kenneth McRoy, Jr., Christopher McRoy, James McRoy, Jr., David McRoy, Joseph McRoy; brother, Hubert (Ernestine) West, Sr., 22 great grands,7 great-great grands, and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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June21

Mrs. Annie Mae Mack

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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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June18

Mr. JaMarcus J. Dariso

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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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June15

Mr. Wilbert Waters

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Wilbert Waters of Morrow, Georgia will be held Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Rev. Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Wilbert Waters was born July 18, 1950, to the late Carrie Mae Montford Bembroy and Ernest Waters. He was reared and educated in Delray Beach, Florida. Wilbert relocated to Atlanta, Georgia from Chicago, Illinois in 2003.

Wilbert transitioned from this life on June 15, 2023. He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his daughters: Tamara Waters and Deidra Waters of Delray Beach, Florida; his grandchildren: Richard, Khamara, Amber, Chanteira and Milan; and his great-grandchildren: Valerie and Autumn all of Delray Beach, Florida; his sister, Ernestine Waters Lovell of Atlanta, Georgia; his brother, Herbert J. Waters (Yvonne) of East Point, Georgia; his uncle, Rev. Hosie Waters (Louise) of Montezuma, Georgia;  nephews: Mark Lovell and Michael Lovell; nieces: Andrea Winston and Audrey Potter (Anthony) of Atlanta, Georgia; a host of cousins and friends. Special recognition is given to Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Alfredia Chia, Caregivers.

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June12

Mr. Robert Lee Robinson, Jr.

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A Memorial service Mr. Robert Lee Robinson Jr.  of Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 on the Lawn of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia.

Mr. Robert Lee Robinson Jr. was born in Tifton, Georgia on October 2, 1958, to the late Mrs. Ruby Battle Mack and Robert Lee Robinson Sr.   Robert passed on June 12, 2023, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers Edward Volley and Willie Charles Battle.  

He leaves many precious memories with his four sisters: Aldean Battle, Charlie Mae Robinson, Fannie Mae Flowers, and Connie Cooper; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   

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June07

Mrs. Mildred Frederick

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mildred Frederick of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, at noon at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 4826 Georgia Highway 26W, Oglethorpe, Georgia 31068. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia.

Mildred “Honey” Frederick was born on August 4, 1917, in Oglethorpe, Georgia to Parker Sr. and Julia Joseph. Mildred married Albert Frederick. Through their union, they were blessed with two daughters, JoAnn and Jacqueline. She found Christ at an early age and became a life-long, faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher for many years. Mildred was blessed by being recognized as Antioch’s oldest living member thus far.

Mildred was a homemaker and reliable family member who often provided child care for many children in the family. She was a strong matriarch of her family; never mincing any words, a good friend to all, and always a woman of her word. Mildred transitioned from this physical world on June 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albert, one daughter Janie Pearl Winston, brothers Leo Joseph, Parker Joseph, Jr., Governor Jospeh, and Earl Jesse Joseph, sisters Annie Grace Monts, Estella Crawford, and Jimmie Lee Alexander, grandson-in-law Edberial D. Melonson, and nephews Charlie, Cordel, Nathaniel, and Edward Jackson.

She is survived by her daughters: JoAnn (Arthur) Davis of Warner Robins, Georgia and Jacqueline Frederick of Montezuma, Georgia; her bonus son, James Edward (Regina) Howard of Stone Mountain, Georgia; four granddaughters: Monica (Jason) Woods of Bonaire, Georgia, Keisha Morgan, Nikki Melonson, and Carmen Davis of Warner Robins, Georgia; four great-grandchildren: Keivona (Joshua) Washington of Montgomery, Alabama, Kenadi Morgan of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Jaron and Jasmine Woods of Bonaire, Georgia; two great-great-grandchildren: Raelynn and Reece Washington of Montgomery, Alabama; her sister, Marie Jackson of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of loving nieces and nephews to include Emma Jean Jackson, Julia Tookes (Rev. Isaiah), Willie “Bobby” Jackson, Reginald Jackson, and Helen Williams; a devoted cousin, Albert (Mildred) Rucker of Perry, Georgia; other loving relatives and friends.     

 


June01

Ms. Amy R. Walters

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Amy Walters will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Freeman Hill Cemetery in Andersonville, Georgia with Reverend George F. Monts officiating.

Amy Ryan Walters was born on December 18, 1977, in Americus, Georgia to Patricia Jackson Walters and the late Charlie Walters. Amy was educated in the Sumter County School System and graduated in 1996. She went on to study Business and Office Technology at South Georgia Technical College before eventually going into the field of healthcare. Amy worked briefly at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home and eventually settled into a thirteen-year career with the Phoebe Healthcare System.

Amy was like her father, the life of the party. She loved her kids and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  She passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Walters and her best friend, Fatima Holmes.

Left to celebrate her life are her three children: Tykerria Parker (Calvin Banks, Jr.), Carlecia Jackson, and Benjamin Jackson; two grandsons: Tylan Banks and Tymir Banks; her mother, Patricia Walters; three siblings: Kelvin Walters, Melissa Walters (Luther Bess), and La’Toya Walters (Kordrick Whitehead); her niece and nephew; La’Jerria and Dwayne Walters all of Americus, Georgia; her aunts and uncles: 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), Zebb Jackson (Annie), Bobby Jackson, Mary Lee Walters, and Annie Bell Holmes all of Americus, Georgia; five devoted friends: Tameka Reed, Jessica Johnson, Alicia Frazier, Sherica Stevens, and Rosheenia Golden; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.  

 

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