The Graveside Service for Mr. Emory Blakley age 72 of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Blakley Memorial Gardens in Doerun, 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.

Mr. Emory Blakley was born March 11, 1950 in Doerun, Georgia to James Blakley and the late Alberta Thomas Blakley. Emory was employed as a Forklift Driver at Cooper Lighting for over 41 years. He loved his family and his livestock. Mr. Blakely passed away peacefully on Saturday October 22, 2022, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry Blakley and Donnell Blakley.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Carol Blakley; five children: Larry Blakley, Richard Blakley, Sherrie Blakley, De’Undrea Williams and De’Erica Blakely; his father, James Blakley; three sisters: Mary Moye (Eddie), Liza Reeves (Donald) and Lynn Thomas (Ira); four brothers: James Blakley, Jr., Nathaniel Blakley (Jennifer), Lester Blakley (Brenda) and Michael Blakley; six grandchildren: Tommy Blakley (Alyssa), Desirae Blakley, Sha’Daria Blakley, De’Asia Blakley, Traymon Clark, and Dremea Yearby;  five great-grandchildren: Dawn Blakley, Shanyia Blakley, Taliah Blakley, Raylen Sims and Madilyn Bowens; a god-son Trell Mercer; neighborhood friends, Edward & Lizzie Carter  and a host of other relatives and friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Roscoe Lamar, Jr. will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Plains, Georgia with Bishop Melvin McCluster officiating.

Roscoe Lamar Jr. was born on July 5, 1948, in Americus, Georgia to the late Roscoe Lamar, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Lamar. He attended the Sumter County Public Schools. At the age of 18, he moved to Hartford, Connecticut in search for better opportunities. Roscoe made Hartford, Connecticut his home. He was employed at Main and Tower for many years. He was also employed by the City of Hartford’s Department of Public Works, where he retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

Roscoe loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He loved to cook and was known for his delicious ribs. He was a true grill master. Roscoe enjoyed watching television and playing his numbers. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was extremely proud of their accomplishments, and he shared his joy with everyone he knew.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Brown; his daughter, Shalisa Lamar; his brother, Johnny Thomas, Sr.; and his sister, Nanell James. Roscoe passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Roscoe leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons: Garrett Lamar of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Tracey Lamar (Caprecia) of Americus, Georgia; four daughters: Stacie Walters (Kyle) and Torie Davis, both of Americus, Georgia, Rashanda Lamar of Bloomfield, Connecticut and Fatima McCaskill of South Windsor, Connecticut; two bonus children: Bryan Little and Shonrecca Foy both of Hartford Connecticut; thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren; brother, Willie Lamar, Sr. of Fayetteville, Georgia; sister, Norma Hurley of Americus, Georgia; loyal and devoted nephew, Derrick Thomas of Americus, Georgia.; three aunts: Doris Pope, Francis Thomas, and Elizabeth Harris; one uncle, Rufus Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews and close family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. 

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The Funeral Service for Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, 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.

Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. was born October 1, 1951, in Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia to the late John Rackley and Annie Mae Harris. At an early age, he joined New Hope Baptist Church. He attended the Historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. After graduating in 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1970 to 1979. During his enlistment, Sgt. Harris earned several National Defense Service Medals, Expert Badge, Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge with M-16 Rifle Bar and Expert Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. After traveling all over the world, he returned to Montezuma, Georgia and started a career at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia.

On Monday, October 17, 2022, Sgt. Willie D. Harris, Sr. transitioned from labor to reward while a patient at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Rackley and Annie Mae Harris; brother, Sgt. George Harris; sisters: Pauline Harris, Lessie M. Wilborn, Lula Rackley, Betty Green, Burnette White and Judie Gable; and a special grandson, Omar D. McDonald.

He leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing, one daughter, Kimberly Davis (Jimmy) of Montezuma, Georgia; two sons: Willie D. Harris, Jr. of Forest Park, Georgia and Marcell Harris of Macon, Georgia; his grandsons: Jary K. Smith (Samuel) of Byron, Georgia and Omar Harris of Forest Park, Georgia; his great-granddaughter, Eryn M. Thomas of Conyers, Georgia; a devoted cousin, Miltee Manning; a niece, Antoinette Harris; his sisters: Elizabeth Turner, Cecelia Marshall (Emmitt), Zebbie Rackley and  Phylistine Gardner (David); his brothers: Leonard Rackley (Lounell), John Rackley and Curtis Rackley; his devoted mother figure, Mrs. Carrie Rackley; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends including his friends in the Five Points Community and the Dialysis Staff of Perry, Georgia. 

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Walter Osborne Sr., affectionately known as “Walt Lee”, was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Americus, Georgia to Henderson Osborne and Ethel Lee Osborne. He was employed as a mechanic at Fred's Automotive and Precision Automotive. Walter died peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Glenn Eagle Healthcare & Rehab Center in Abbeville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his youngest son Walter Lee Osborne Jr. 

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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Walter leaves to cherish his memory two sons: Christopher Lee Osborne and Terrance Harper; one daughter, Shantarie Nicole Osborne; three sisters: Annie Berry (Robert Berry), Ethel Lewis (Dee Lewis) and Shirley Terry (Tom Terry); one brother, James Mann and a devoted aunt, Ella Greene; five grandchildren.  Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Karl Wayne Styles, affectionately known as Lil Pete or Loko, was born on October 15, 2003, in Columbus, Georgia to Kristy and Travis Bowens. He was a 2022 graduate of Americus-Sumter County High School and was employed at Popeye’s Chicken. He was planning to further his education by going to college. He also had plans of starting a clothing line. He was so sweet and loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his uncle Mr. Arthur Styles, an aunt Mrs. Carol McCoy, paternal grandmother Ms. Beverly Bowens and maternal grandfather Reverend Arthur Styles. Karl died tragically on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, 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.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Kristy (Karl Johnson Sr.) and father, Mr. Travis Bowens; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Hardy Styles; paternal grandfather, Mr. Willie James Barker; his six brothers: Mr. Karlon Styles, Mr. Karl Johnson Jr., Mr. Kaden Johnson, Mr. Dontravion Bowens, Mr. Dequavion Bowens and Mr. Nytavion Smith; five aunts: Ms. Angela Styles, Ms. Lakeisha Bowens, Ms. Michelle Bowens, Mrs. Femi Barker-Hinton and Ms. Teresa Barker; three uncles: Mr. Kelvin Styles, Mr. Michael Bowens and Mr. Corey Bowens. A host of cousins and friends also survive.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Willie B. Holmes of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia. Mr. Holmes passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Magnolia Manor. 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.

Left to cherish his memories are his two sisters: Ruby Holmes and Fannie Holmes; one brother, Charles Hodges; one brother-in-law, Frankie Angry; several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive.

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Rosalyn Lynette Prince of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Whole Truth Ministries on S. Lee Street in Americus, 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.

Mrs. Rosalyn Lynette Prince was born on July 7, 1954 in Ellaville, Georgia to the late John Clemons and Mrs. Rosa Mae Clemons. She was employed as a Para-Pro with the Sumter County Board of Education. Mrs. Prince passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by a sister Linda Clemons

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Bernadette (Mark) Smith of Americus, GA, Sekeithia Lewis of Americus, GA, Gerald (Christy) Harvey of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Da’Mitria Clemons of Colorado Springs, Gerard Harvey (Chloe)  and Anitra Roberts of Albany, GA; brothers: John Clemons, Sr., Joseph Clemons (Cheryl), and Donald Clemons all of Americus, GA; her mother, Rosa Mae Clemons of Americus, GA; her grand-children: Rodneshia (Derrick) Sampson and Phagan Lewis both of Americus, GA; several other relatives and friends also survive.

The family will receive family and friends at 357 Arch Helms Rd., Americus, GA. 

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Ward, which occurred on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Beloved wife of Arthur Ward, mother of Alvin Robinson, grandmother of Avery Cannon, and great-grandmother of Avery Cannon Jr. and Donovan Cannon. 

Mary Jane Ward was born on February 11, 1950, in Americus, Georgia to James Dean Laster and the late Leola Harper Sims.  Her career path included Manhattan Shirt Factory, Eastview Elementary School, Georgia Forestry Commission, Rylander Theatre, Georgia Department of Corrections, and SAM Shortline Excursion Train.

The funeral service will be held at Friendship Baptist Church at 11:00 Thursday, October 13, 2022, and the burial will follow at the Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00. Immediately after the burial, please join the family for the repast at Friendship Baptist Church.  

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The Funeral Service for Missionary Rosie Mae Harvey Carter will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 GA Hwy 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Allen Waters, Jr. officiating. Public Viewing will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 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.

Rosie was born in Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia, to Jerry Harvey and Mamie Tookes Harvey on December 11, 1936; she was the ninth child born out of sixteen to this union. She married Richard Carter when she was 16 years old on December 12,1953 and their marriage lasted almost fifty years. She moved to Rochester, New York in 1956 and remained there forty-eight years until she relocated back to Montezuma in 2004.

She dedicated her life to God at the ripe old age of nine years old at New Hope Baptist Church. From that time forward, she worked in the “field” of God. While in Rochester, she was a fine member of Holy Trinity Baptist Church. She was employed ten years at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital as a nursing assistant. Later, she was employed by Eastman Kodak Company at Elmgrove Plant for twenty-five years, where she retired.

Sister Carter and her husband were also one of the founders of Friendship Baptist Church which was originally located on Terry Street then to Columbia Avenue in Rochester, NY. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend, Sunday school teacher, missionary worker and devoted first lady. She loved people; and could work with any gender, race, or age…it didn’t matter. She loved children and her favorite saying was, “I love you and you can’t do a thing about it” and she meant it too. Singing and praying were her passions and she believed that “There ain’t no harm done calling on Jesus.”

Her children and grandchildren knew that one of their disciplines for “acting up” was “calling on the name of Jesus” in the corner until she felt that Jesus had heard them, and they believed it too. As a foster mother for over thirty years, she raised many children; to her there was no distinction…they were all her children, and she treated all children as though they were her very own. She believed that every child needed and deserved love, but with that love came truth, discipline, a switch, and love…in that order.

For nineteen years, she was the First Lady of St. Paul Baptist Church in Albion, New York. She became the President of the Missionary Board, a member of the Great Lakes Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary, adult Sunday school teacher, and a member of the RLC Chorus. She was a diligent worker, a virtuous true woman of faith, love, and peace.

When she relocated back to Montezuma, she also held the post of President of the Missionary Board at New Hope Baptist Church. She held this title until she resigned this year, 2022, due to illness. If you were to describe Rosie Mae Carter, it would be best to quote 1 Corinthians 3:9. It says: “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field under cultivation, God’s building…” She loved working for God. Her favorite saying was “Always give God the Glory…”

Preceded in death by her husband Reverend Richard L. Carter in (2003), she is survived by her daughters:  Delores Bernard and her husband Felton Bernard (Montezuma, GA), Shirley Burke (Rochester, NY) and Latonya Long (Atlanta, GA); her sons: Richard Carter, Jr. and his wife Arnett Carter (Rochester, NY), Shondell, Christopher, Brandon, Jermaine Carter, Will Ruth all of Rochester, NY; Steven Carter and his wife Trina Carter (LaPorte, TX); twenty-two grandchildren (grandchildren she helped raise:  Patrice, Demetrius, Byron, Alice, Antonia, Andrea (Ms. Smith), Anthony (Amp), Charles (Chuck), Aqil, Graycen, Kelsey); twenty great-grands; one great great-grand; special goddaughter, Denae Simmons; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear, dear friends. She is also survived by her brothers: Lucious Harvey and his wife Virginia Harvey (Atlanta, GA); twin brothers: Larry and Harry Harden (Montezuma, GA); sister-in-law, Margaret Norris and her husband James Norris (Jacksonville, FL); brother-in-law, Franklin McLarty (Montezuma, GA).

She was preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters:  Jerry Harvey, Jr., Claude Harvey, James Harvey, Joe Louis Harvey, Isaac Harvey, Lillie Mae Harvey Hines, Maude Harvey Colson, Annie Lee Harvey Harden, Jimmie Lou Harvey Chandler, Mamie Harvey McLarty, Barbara Delois Harvey Jackson, Frederick Ward Harvey, and Reverend Dr. Willie Gene Harvey.

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Sarvondre Clark of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Desmond Rawls officiating. 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.

Sarvondre Eugenia Clark was born January 18, 1970, to Jimmy Lee Clark and Pharies Elaine Turner Clark in Sumter County, Georgia. She joined Travelers Rest CME Church at a young age. Sarvondre was a 1988 graduate of Macon County High School.  After graduating high school, she completed courses at South Georgia Technical School to become a certified nursing assistant. Sarvondre went on to work for Pine Hill Nursing Home, and later Miona Geriatric and Dementia Center for fifteen years until she began dealing with health challenges.

Sarvondre departed this life on September 16, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her youngest brother Lu-Keldric Clark.

Precious memories will forever be cherished by her two brothers: James Clark (Angela) of Mirianna, Florida and Andre Clark of Decatur, Georgia; nieces: Myiesha Clark and Cassidy Clark of Panama City, Florida and Neaveh Clark of Mirianna, Florida; aunts and uncles: Eddie Clark of Decatur, Georgia, Daisy Sniffin, Elizabeth Turner, and Janice Sears of Atlanta, Georgia, Raymond Rumph of Riverdale, Georgia, and Lois Clark of Montezuma, Georgia; godsister, Regina Smith (Shelby); cousins: Voncile Oliver, Richard Deane, Doris Ridley, Johnny Clark, Corey Clark, Marilyn Rodgers, Lillian Quinn, Tony Quinn, Renita Turner, Rico Clark, Tony Perkins, Keith Perkins, Nicole Christie, and a host family and friends who love her.