The Graveside Service for Ms. Pauline Harris of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others. 

Miss Pauline Harris was born in Macon County, Georgia on December 8, 1948, to the late Archie Lee and Annie Mae Harris. Pauline, affectionately called “Sister” by her family, grew up in Montezuma and was educated at the Historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia, graduating with honors in 1967. She continued her education by matriculating at The Fort Valley State (College) University.

Pauline was reared in a Christian home. She acknowledged Christ as her Savior and followed His word daily. She was a faithful member of the New Hope Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Pauline loved God and her family. She loved listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed walking and sitting in the sunshine. Sister exemplified how to love and be humble. With a big smile, she greeted everyone with respect as “Mr. or “Ms.”, no matter what age.

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Sister departed this earthly life for an eternal life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sergeant George Harris and a great nephew, Omar D. McDonald.

She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, a brother, W.D. Harris, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia; a special devoted niece, Kimberly Davis (Jimmy) of Montezuma, Georgia; niece and nephews: Antoinette Harris of Newark, New Jersey, Willie Don Harris, Jr. of Forest Park, Georgia, Marcell Harris of Macon, Georgia, Jary K. Smith (Samuel) of Byron, Georgia; great-great niece and nephew: Eryn McKenzie Thomas and Omar Harris; loving cousins: Miltee Manning of Fort Valley, Georgia and Betty Collier of Oglethorpe, Georgia; god niece and nephew: Kaya Waters and D’Mareah Hudson; a host of beloved cousins, friends, the New Hope Baptist Church Family, the Five Points Mennonite Community and the staff of Piedmont Hospital Hospice in Macon, Georgia. 

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The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony for Soror Chiquita A. Fye of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Peter AME Church, State University Drive, Fort Valley, Georgia. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Macon County High School Gym, 611 Vienna Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Dudley Memorial Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Lilly Rose Hall will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Hill Cemetery on Old Dawson Road in Americus, Georgia.

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Mrs. Pula Smith Woods of Americus, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. The Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery.

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Ms. Marlene “Suga Mama” Green of Smithville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. The Graveside Service will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Bethlehem Cemetery in Lee County.

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The Graveside service for Mr. J.S. Brown of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

J.S. Brown was born October 10, 1957, in Montezuma, Georgia to Clifford Brown, Sr. and Lottie Mae Robinson Brown. He acquired his education in the public school system of Macon County. J.S. loved to spend time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his fun-loving and outgoing personality.

Mr. J. S. Brown passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Brown, Sr. and Lottie Mae Robinson Brown and his brothers, Jimmy Brown and Clifford Brown, Jr. 

J.S. leaves precious memories that will forever be cherished by his devoted family which includes his sister, Jean Brown of Montezuma, Georgia; his brothers: Willie James (Shirley) Brown, Terry (Sherry) Brown and Jerry Brown all of Montezuma, Georgia and Willie Frank Brown, Sr. of Marshallville, Georgia; two aunts: Fannie Pearl Robinson of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Bernice Brown of Miami, Florida; a devoted cousin, James Robinson of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Eugene "Geno" Turner Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be conducted on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, 6425 Jalappa Road, Byromville, Georgia. Pastor Alvin Turner will officiate. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Eugene “Geno” Turner Sr. was born on September 21, 1951, in Tampa, Florida to the late Roy Turner Sr. and Ozzie Ree Trice Turner. He acquired his education in the public school system of Macon County. He attended the historic D.F. Douglass High School and soon after joined the United States Army.  Eugene honorably retired from the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. “Geno” soon bought a semi-truck and became owner/operator of Turner Trucking, Inc. until he decided to retire from the trucking industry.  He was a dedicated and faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served as an Usher and member of the Finance Committee, under the leadership of Pastor Alvin Turner until his health failed.

Eugene passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Barbara Jean Turner-Daniels (Willie), his sister, Antoinette Rice (Jimmy), his brother, Anthony Turner, and his brother-in-law, Clarence Johnson.

Eugene leaves precious memories to be cherished by his sons: Xavier L. Turner (LyTrail) of Montezuma, Georgia and Eugene Turner Jr. of Greenville, South Carolina; his daughter, Ashley S. Witchard of Americus, Georgia; siblings: Cassandra Johnson, Roy Turner (Jackie), and Tommy Felton Sr. (Pearlie) all of Montezuma, Georgia; his loving and caring companion of over thirty years, Ms. Mae Cather Dawson of Americus, Georgia; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

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Mr. George King, age 99 of Americus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Hill Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Mr. George King was born on June 15, 1922 in Americus, Georgia to the late Amy Rucker King and the late James King. He was married to the late Estella Dunning King. Mr. King was employed for several years at Warren Scott Construction Co.  

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