The funeral service for Mr. Edward Thomas of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. on the lawn of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia with Pastor Shirley Strawter officiating. Because of concerns over the Coronavirus, the CDC recommends that only immediate family members attend. We ask that you please abide by these recommendations for your safety and the safety of others. 
 
Mr. Edward Thomas was born on October 18, 1946 in Plains, Georgia to the late Ms. Ethel Kate Baker. He was reared by his grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Wimbush Thomas who preceded him in death. His loving grandfather, Doc Thomas also preceded him in death. Edward was one of five siblings, four preceded him in death: Edmond E. Thomas, O.C. Thomas, Lizzie T. Bert and William Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his beloved great aunt, Anna Wimbush and his devoted nephew, Cheyenne Burt.
 
Edward was a proud graduate of Sumter County High School Class of 1966. Early in life, he was known to be a very intelligent student, classmate and friend. Many that knew him would say that he was very observant, modest and meek. He was very passionate about the civil rights movement, so passionate that he became an active participant with the Freedom Fighters. With the Freedom Fighters, he participated in pickets and other movement activities in his community. He was a dedicated and faithful member of the Americus Lions Club. For many dedicated years, Edward was employed with the Fuller/Perry Wellness Center in Americus, Georgia.
 
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Edward made his transition from this life to life eternal. While he will be deeply missed, we take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion, God sent His Angel of Mercy to the bedside of Edward and whispered soft and clear, “Peace be to thee”. We find solace in knowing that he joins other loving family members in that land of rest.
 
His life, his love, his laughter and his legacy will forever be cherished by his loving companion for over twenty years, Shirlene W. Monts; his daughter, Ramona Whitehead (Willie); two granddaughters: Angela Sapp Hercules (Mark) of Atlanta, Georgia, Shyteria Whitehead (Dennis); one grandson, Corderius Whitehead (Malina); four great grandchildren: MarKayla, JaNayla, DeLayla and Morgan all of Americus, Georgia.
 
Edward was filled with so much love and he had a heart of gold that he helped to raise many, to include: Towan White, Jarrod White, Jarrell White, and grandchildren JeKwan Cobb, Khiya White, James White, Jr., Tyree White, Corbyn White, Brittany Laster, Ki’Mari Sims, Khylen Johnson, Khyree Laster; his nieces and nephews: Melanie Detrese Anthony, Valecia Thomas (Otis) Seay, and LaShaunda Renee Thomas (Kenny Wilkerson) all of Americus, Georgia Otis (Betty) Burt, Blannie Burt, John (Elaine) Burt, all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Rebecca Bert (Joe) Brown of Tifton, Georgia, Marvin (Misty) Bert of Forsyth, Georgia, Mary Bert (Oscar) Bell of Americus, Georgia, James (Princie) Thomas and Annie Laney both Americus, Georgia; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to including life long friends: Stuart Perry, Amanda Perry, The Fullers, Charlene W. Anthony, Joseph White, Sr., James D. White, Sr., Paula Kay Jones, Perry Wellness Center, Annie Ruth Thomas, Angus Tucker, Albert Mills, Joseph White, Jr., Sammie Clayton and “Buckethead”.
 

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Mr. Louis James Benefield, affectionately known as “Tootie”, was born on June 24, 1947 to the late Mr. Jimmie Benefield and Mrs. Magnolia Benefield Taylor. At an early age he joined Jerusalem Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Louis was a resident at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, Georgia. On March 3, 2020, he transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal. He was preceded in death by James Taylor, Jimmie Lee Benefield II, Cora Benefield and Willa Collie.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by West’s Mortuary

Louis leaves to mourn his passing: one daughter, Felencia Benefield of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters: Ossie Lockett and Mary Henderson of Leesburg, Georgia; three brothers: Thomas Taylor and Bobby Taylor of Smithville, Georgia and Jerome Taylor of Americus, Georgia; four nieces: Kwanis Garner (Julian) of Leesburg, Georgia, Shanta and Wanda Ingram of Americus, Georgia and Erica Morrison of Albany, Georgia; two great nieces: Hormony Burton of Warner Robins, Georgia and SaBrina Ingram of Americus, Georgia; four nephews: Justin Burton of Warner Robins, Georgia, Anthony Collier of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Courtney Lockett (TiShana) of Leesburg, Georgia and Jason Lockett of Plains, Georgia; seven great nephews: Jaxen Bryant and Braycen Bryant of Leesburg, Georgia, Christian Lockett of Dawson, Georgia, Ashad Barthel, Korey Waters and Antwan Waters of Leesburg, Georgia, Jay Ingram and Devonta Ingram of Americus, Georgia. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memories.

Mr. Deontavius Tieon Glover of Plains, Georgia was born in Sumter County, Georgia to Evelyn Glover and Johnny Galloway. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. Deon died on March 1, 2020 at the Phoebe Sumter Health & Rehab. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronkeyious Glover and a grandfather, George Kitchen

The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John A.M.E. Church in Plains, Georgia with Pastor Strawter officiating. 

Left to cherish his memory are his parents: Evelyn Glover and Johnny Galloway; his children: Daliyah Glover and Adrienne Lundy; brothers and sisters: Joe Kimbrough, Lakesha & Dexter Tyson, Stacey Lumpkin, Andre and Daphne Lumpkin, Sonia Galloway, Yolonda & Rev. Alex Jordan and Cleveland & Starlette Williams; his grandmother, Lizzie Harper; several other relatives and friends.

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The funeral service for Mr. Edmond Emanuel Thomas of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Donovan Coley officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Edmond Emanuel Thomas was born on October 18, 1946 in Sumter County, GA to the late Ethel Kate Thomas Baker. Edmond was reared by his grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Wimbush Thomas, who preceded him in death. His loving grandfather, Doc Thomas also preceded him in death. Edmond was one of five siblings, three preceded him in death, O.C. Thomas, Lizzie T. Bert and William Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his beloved great aunt, Anna Wimbush and his devoted nephew Cheyenne Burt.

He was a proud graduate of Sumter County High School Class of 1966.  Early in life he was known to be a very intelligent student, classmate, and friend. He was the life of the party some would say. He took the climate of those times very seriously. Because of that passion of the civil rights movement, he became an active participant with the Freedom Fighters. With the Freedom Fighters, he participated in pickets and other movement activities in his community.  For some eighteen plus dedicated years, Edmond was employed as a supervisor with Davidson Ex-Cell-O-Textron Collins & Aikman, Americus Plant.  

On Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, Edmond made his transition from this life to life eternal. While he will be missed, we take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion God sent His Angel of Mercy to the bedside of Edmond and whispered soft and clear…”peace be to thee.” We also find solace in knowing that he now joins his first grandson, the late Brandon Kentrell Douglas, his “Big Ma” and other loving family in that land of rest.

His life, his love, his laughter and his legacy will forever be cherished by his loving and devoted daughters: Melanie Detrese Anthony, Valecia Thomas (Otis) Seay, and LaShaunda Renee Thomas (Kenny Wilkerson) all of Americus, Georgia; his devoted companion, Blanche Tucker of Americus, Georgia; his devoted twin brother, Edward Thomas of Americus, Georgia; his loving grandchildren who he often doted upon, Yahsmeen Anthony of Jonesboro, Georgia, Jacqin Bridges, Joseph Quantez Sales, LaKeia Sales and Adrienne Anthony all of Americus, Georgia.  

Edmond was the proud great grandfather of  Anthony (AJ) Bridges and Jasa Q. Sales, both of Americus, Georgia; his sister-in-law, Bessie Thomas of Americus, Georgia; his nieces and nephews: Otis (Betty) Burt, Blannie Burt, John (Elaine) Burt, all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Rebecca Bert (Joe) Brown of Tifton, Georgia, Marvin (Misty) Bert of Forsyth, Georgia, Mary Bert (Oscar) Bell of Americus, Georgia, James (Princie) Thomas and Annie Laney both Americus, Georgia; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including a devoted god-nephew, Corey Bowens; his cherished friends, Leroy Henderson of Americus, Georgia and Tyrone William of Jacksonville, Florida, also survive Edmond.

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The funeral Service for Mr. Marion Fye, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 2870 Headland Drive, East Point, Georgia. Interment will follow on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Cemetery, Dublin, Georgia.

Marion Franklin Fye, Jr. was born on May 14, 1946 in Dublin, Georgia to the late Rev. Marion Franklin Fye, Sr. and Addie Lee Mathis Fye. He departed this life on February 19, 2020 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia.

Marion was educated in the public schools of Dublin, Georgia and at Boggs Academy in Keysville, Georgia. He graduated from Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Economics and Religion. He received a Master of Divinity Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Marion was an accountant for over thirty years. He was a member of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Precious memories will always remain with his loving family which includes his devoted friend, Gail Anderson-Nunn of Atlanta, Georgia; his brother, Edward Mathis Fye, Sr, (Dorothy) of College Park, Georgia; his sister, Chiquita A. Fye, MD of Montezuma, Georgia; cousins: Jasmine Ellis (Alfred) of Fort Valley, Georgia and James Dawson, Jr. (Arlene) of Ellenwood, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Ms. Suzette Richardson was born on May 8, 1971 in Belle Glade, Florida to the late Mrs. Emma Richardson and the late Jimmy Richardson. She attended the public schools of Americus and Sumter County. Suzette passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at the Zion Hope Baptist Church in Americus, GA with Rev. Ted Walters officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

 
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters: Takeshia (Christopher) Lawson-Rogers and Kimberly Richardson both of Americus, GA; one son-in-law, Christopher Rogers; three grandchildren: Tyrik Lawson, Caiden Rogers and Kamrynn Rogers all of Americus, Georgia; a host of cousins including very special cousins: Rev. Ted (Trudy) Walters of Vidalia, GA, Roy (Thiretha) Foster of West Palm Beach, FL, Michael Walters of Warner Robins, GA Kyle (Stacey) Walters, Debra Griffin, Shunda (David) Green, Cassandra Walters, Barbara Walters, Felicia (Randy) Johnson, all of Americus, GA, Robert & Kelvin Maye of West Palm Beach, FL and Corey Lockett of Americus, GA; a devoted companion, Sammy “Pete” Brown, and a host of other relatives and friends survive.
 

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Marizela Valdes Munns of Americus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Magnolia Manor. A private memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced later by West’s Mortuary.

Marizela was born on February 26, 1956 in Panama. She worked as District Manager at Winn Dixie for several years. She was married to Bobby Munns for over 35 years.

Memories of her beautiful life are left with her husband, Bobby Munns of Americus, Georgia; her children: Andrei Valdes, Irina Valdes and Adrian Valdes; her sister, Indra Navarro; nieces: Sully Young and Diana Ramos; nephew Carlos Young and wife Shannon Young; brother-in-law, Alvaro Madrid; other loving relatives and friends.

 

The funeral service for Annie Maude Boone of Americus, Georgia will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Annie Maude Boone was born in Americus, GA on January 8, 1938 to the late Yoke Floyd and the late Sarah Marshall.  She attended the Sumter County Public Schools.  Annie was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts. She died at the age of 82 on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Phebe-Sumter Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Troy Boone Sr. and her partner of over 35 years Otis Alford, her daughter Surhone Boone, her sister Kate Willis, and her aunt Liz Shephard. 

She is survived by six children: Diane Boone, Tray Boone, Mae Boone (Fred Dennis Carter II), Sarah Boone (Dewayne Walters), Suzzette Boone, Jeffery Boone (Carrie Mann). She also raised two of her grandchildren as her own; Brianna Boone (Kourtney Bridges) and Jeremy Boone (Tyrisha Garvin) and a niece, Mary (Keishia) Mcdougald; one nephew, Tommie Willis; three sisters-in-law: Fannie Boone of New Jersey, Bessie Mae Alford and Ossie Mae James both of Panama, FL; one brother-in-law, Arthur Boone Sr. of New Jersey; seventeen grandchildren including a devoted grandson, Fred Dennis “Lil D” Carter, III, twenty-four great grandchildren including Jayln and Javion Boone. Also, a host of other relatives and loved ones.

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The graveside service for Mr. Adrian Ingram of Americus, Georgia will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at Staley Memorial Gardens.

Adrian Vernon Ingram, affectionately known as “Pete” and “Pee Sweet”, was born in Americus, Georgia on September 13, 1984 to Mrs. Betty Jo Ingram Williams and Mr. John Lee Williams. He attended Americus High School and was in the class of 2003.  Adrian was baptized at an early age at Mountain Creek AME Church, Andersonville, Georgia. He loved and admired his family very much.

Adrian departed this earthly life on February 3, 2020 and will always be in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Williams, his twin Andre Ingram, his sister Joanna Williams, grandparents Elizabeth Davis, Joe Lewis Ingram and John Tot, his nephew Bradley Green, and aunts JoAnn Davis and Louise Adams.

Adrian leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Betty Jo Ingram Williams; his goddaughters: Miranda Merritt, Alaysha Merritt and KiKandra Merritt; his brothers: Donyall Ingram and David Williams; his sisters: Porsha Ingram, Kiesha Ingram, Miya Ingram, Brittany Ingram, Tiffany Williams, Lucinda Dodson-Nelson, Theresa Adams and Lynn Cooper; his grandmother: Gladys Williams; aunts: Bobbie Jean Davis, Christine (Tom) Davis, Brenda Ingram, Jaqueline Davis (Winford) Holmes; his uncles: James Davis, Melvin Davis, Gregory Ingram and Charles Terry; his god-mother: Madia Greene; great uncle, Jesse Ingram; great aunts: Nellie Mae Long, Dorothy Robinson and Betty Sue Combs; two devoted nephews: Jayden Ingram and Dakavien McDonald; two devoted cousins: Monrondas Merritt and Tyrone Welborne; three devoted friends: Terry Miles, Wade Battle and Lenardo Williams; and his faithful companion, his dog, Elizabeth “Liz” (his favorite girl).

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