January28

Ms. Trinesa Ellison

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Trinesa Ellison of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at First Salem Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery.

Trinesa L. Ellison was born on April 9, 1971, to the late Idell Curgil-Haugabook and the late L.W. Ellison in Americus, Georgia. She attended Macon County High School and graduated with the Class of 1991. At an early age, Trinesa accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined First Salem Baptist Church.

On Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, God embraced her in His arms and enfolded her in His love. A precious one from us is gone, a voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.

Trinesa leaves many fond memories with her beloved children: Antrenard Ellison of Warner Robins, Georgia, Demarqus Ellison, Sr. and Deonta Cochran both of Oglethorpe, Georgia; nine grandchildren; her siblings: Melvyna Curgil (Julius) and Lance Harris (Vivianne) of Montezuma, Georgia, Victoria Ellison and Anthony Curgil of Perry, Georgia, Leonard Curgil (Dornetta) and Trenton Curgil of Ravenna, Ohio, and Travis Ellison (Keisha) of Reynolds, Georgia; devoted niece, Maya Lawton; step-father, Curtis Haugabook; father-in-law, Lonnie Ellison, Sr. (Vallie); devoted sister-in-law, Carolyn Ellison; devoted friend,  Chad Ellison; godson/special friend, Malcolm Grant; godsisters: Alicia Felton and Rachel Coleman; special friends: Deneen Porter, Jessica McCants, and Shauntrice Lango; aunts: Elizabeth Simpson, Jeanette Leggett (Hayward), and Nettie Cephus; uncles: Melvin Burner, Jesse Simpson, and Lynn Simpson; great-aunts: Rosetta Kendrick, Christine Simpson, and Martha Campbell; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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January20

Mrs. Reather G. Lakes

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Reather G. Lakes of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia.  Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery.

THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT THERE BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING AT WEST'S MORTUARY. You will be allowed to view Mrs. Lakes at her service at First Salem Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reather G. Lakes, daughter of the late Charlie and Charlie Mae Greene, was born on December 1, 1951. She was a member of the Spiritual House of The Lord in Montezuma, Georgia, where she served as a deacon.

Mrs. Lakes was a retired educator. She taught for over twenty years in the Macon County School System and ten years in the Sumter County School System. Mrs. Lakes was notably the first Black Woman to serve on the Montezuma City Council. She departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Her legacy lives on through her loving family which includes her husband, John Lakes; her daughter, Lamonica Lakes-Porter (Demario); her grandson, Daniel Porter; her granddaughters: Danielle Porter and Damaria Porter all of Montezuma, Georgia; her sisters: Estella G. Hudson (Willie) and Jeveverlyn G. Tookes; her brothers: Charlie Greene (Mary), Gilbert Greene, Carl Greene (Alice), and Reverend Anthony Greene (Tabitha); a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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January16

Mrs. Catherine Fletcher

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Catherine Fletcher of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Americus, Georgia.

Mrs. Catherine Fletcher was affectionately called “Red” or “Cat” by those who knew her well. Cathereine was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was born to the late Mr. James Mitchell and Susie Barns Mitchell January 2, 1936. On May 1953 she joined in holy matrimony to her late husband Bobby Fletcher, Sr. From this union (11) eleven children were born.

Catherine dedicated her life and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 26, 1972 and faithfully served Him throughout her life.

With a heart of gold, Catherine was the happiest when she served others whether she cooked a meal, baked a cake or spoke with others about Bible truths.

She will be deeply missed by all who came to know and love her.

Catherine is survived by her children: Bobby Fletcher, Jr. Susie Thomas (Eugene), Winfred Fletcher (Cherisse), Mary Smith (Aldeen), Cynthia Murry (Earl), Timothy Fletcher, Teresa Fletcher, Vincent Fletcher (Teresa), Sharon Harper (Will), Benita Fletcher, Michael Fletcher (Trina); a sister-in-law, Essie Mithell; 21 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins; long-time loving friends: Frances Manning and Mattie Maddox.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Albert Mitchell, Hattie Willson, Bertha Lassiter, Timothy Mithell and Charlie James Mitchell and a loving daughter-in-law Dorothy Fletcher. 

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January15

Mrs. Mary Hartage

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Mrs. Mary Joyce Small Hartage of Americus, Georgia was born on May 27, 1952, to the late Louise Harrold and Billy Brown Stewart. She attended the Sumter County School System. Mary was a very nice person with an infectious smile. She loved her family. She was a faithful member of Big Bethel Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. 

Mary passed away on January 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her only beloved son, Jimmy Lee Small.  She was married to the late Raymond Hartage who also preceded her in death. 

She is survived by her two loving brothers: Mr. Willie Harrold of Americus, Georgia and Mr. Grady (Alfreda) Small of Miami, Florida; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Valeria Small of Oglethorpe, Georgia; grandchildren: Michael and Douglas Paul; step-grandchildren: Stephanie Towns and Jonathn Nelson (Aya);  step great-grandchildren: Myrical Mitchell, Eric Harvey Jr., Jasmine Nelson, and Jamal Nelson; devoted cousins: Mamie Sampson, Sharon Jackson, and Temeka Sampson; her friend, Brenda Wafford; Other cousins, church members, family and friends also survive.  

The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday January 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary

 

January15

Mrs. Amber Josey Caldwell

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Amber Josey Caldwell of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Allen Chapel AME Church on Bumphead Road in Americus, Georgia.

Amber Lorraine Josey was born on January 8, 1987, to Ernest Josey and Lisa Rebecca Josey (Laifang).  To assist her parents, she was later raised by her grandmother Leila M. Josey and grandfather Clarence Josey, Jr., who preceded her in death. Her maternal grandparents, Ben C. Johnson and Helen P. Johnson, South Carolina; among other maternal and paternal family who also preceded her in death. She was baptized as a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church at a young age where she remained until her death. She attended school in the Americus school system where she made many friends. On Saturday, October 3, 2015, she married her former husband, Tavares Caldwell and she became Amber L. Josey Caldwell. To that former union, two children were born. Amber was so proud to be a mother. Amber was a free spirit, very soft-spoken child and young lady who loved her girls dearly and will be greatly missed by her family.

On January 15, 2024, her pain and suffering ended as God called her home. In addition to her parents, she leaves to mourn her passing two daughters, Tianna K. Caldwell and Takarri J. Caldwell, Brunswick, GA; a devoted aunt who loved and raised her as a daughter, Mrs. Deborah Josey Burks (Joseph) Smith, Macon, GA; a step-mother Mrs. Carolyn (Ernest) P. Josey, Buena Vista, GA; sisters, Ms. Natalie Lorraine Johnson, Columbia, South Carolina and Ms. Ashley Modell Johnson, Fayetteville, North Carolina; a step-sister, Ms. Crystal Posey, and a step-brother, Mr. Eric Posey, Buena Vista, GA; two cousins raised as sisters, Ms. Leila-Chassity Jones, Byron, GA and Ms. Rayven S. Josey Burks, Macon, GA. Four nieces, Alxis J. Nicholas, Jozaulyn L. Johnson, Shayla A. Johnson and Sophie A. Johnson, South Carolina, and one nephew, Alex C. Johnson, South Carolina. Uncles, Clarence Josey III, Americus, GA and Johnny Josey, Atlanta, GA. Great aunts, Ms. Doris Josey, Mrs. Viola (James) Bridges, Americus, GA; Mrs. Willie Josey, Belle Glade, FL; and Mrs. Addie Pearl Josey, Columbia, SC; God-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick L. and LaVerne McLaughlin. Former brother-in-law, Mr. Dale G. Caldwell and sister-in-law, Ms. Chantell Caldwell. A host of cousins and friends also survive. 

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January14

Ms. Cryshenda Perkins

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Cryshenda Perkins of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 208 Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia.

Cryshenda Trinee’ Perkins was born in Vienna, Georgia on May 23, 1976, to Gayle Burnam and Willie Perkins, Sr.  She was a 1995 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School.

At an early age, Cryshenda accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and joined Bethel AME Church. She later became a member of Union Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member of the choir. Cryshenda was employed at Bluebird Body Company until her health started to decline. On January 14, 2024, she was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Cryshenda Trinee’ Perkins leaves a legacy of love and memories to be cherished by her two devoted children: Shanice Waters and Coren Williams of Montezuma, Georgia; her grandchildren: Kaiden Waters, Baileigh Waters, Kierstyn Riley, and Christian Riley, Jr.; a devoted sister/caregiver, Andrea Perkins of Montezuma, Georgia; brothers and sisters: Willie Perkins, Jr. of Warner Robins, Georgia, Chauncey Perkins (LaPrecious), Patruanna Cromer (Devontae), and Shannon Roberson (Brandon) all of McDonough, Georgia and Lakesha Miller of Byron, Georgia; a host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; devoted cousins: Sekethia Shelley, Lametric Shelley, Latorra Hodridge (Rayus), and LaConiga Mack (Argene). 

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January14

Mr. Willie B. McGhee "Baseball"

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Willie B. McGhee of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mr. Willie B. McGhee, better known as “Baseball”, was born on September 9, 1932, to the late Mrs. Nealie Walton. Mr. McGhee was a deacon at Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was employed at Southern Frozen Foods for thirty-five years.

He departed this life on January 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Louise Joiner McGhee; his brother-n-law, Fredrick Joiner; his sisters-in-law: Lois Joiner, Ruby Miller, Juanita Joiner, and Mary Anna Joiner; and his brothers: James McGhee and J.D. Fields.

His loving memory will forever be cherished by his sister, Mrs. Charlie Mae Barnes; his children: Mattie and Tommy Lee, Jacqueline and Roy Turner, Willie B. and Sandra McGhee, and Thelma Nelson all of Montezuma, Georgia; his grandchildren: Wendy and Harold, Demetrica and James, Cassandra and Roger, Felicia and Paul, Jamie and Quentin, Tony and Stephanie, Tommy Lee Jr. and Alex Jefferson; seventeen great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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January12

Mr. Edvado Bernard Harris

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Edvado Bernard Harris was born into a large and loving Christian family, as the baby of this family on May 10, 1971. He joined Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Leslie Georgia, Brickyard Road in 1983. 

Edvado always had an annoyingly funny spirit, but beyond that, he had a loving soul that loved his family and friends.  Even as a teenager, he made a difference in people's lives. Throughout his life, he helped his father in his business and then he decided to get his CDL and drive trucks which gave him the opportunity to travel and see other states. After that, he was actively enrolled in college online. 

Edvado died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ulysee Harris and Edith Mae Butler Harris; and his siblings: Gregory Harris, Daniel Harris, Ulysee Harris Jr., Leon Harris, Nathaniel Harris, Michael J. Harris, and Mary Laster.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving daughter, Kristina Harris; sisters: Eula H. Coates and Brenda H. Brown; brother, Horace A. Harris; uncles: Thomas, John, Pacie, and Robert Butler; aunts: Bertha Mann, Hattie Butler and Martha Butler; his niece, nephew, great-nephew; several cousins including: Shelia and Alfonso, other relatives and special friends.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Big Bethel Baptist Church on Jackson Street in Americus, Georgia. 
 
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January08

Mr. Willie Frank Brown

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Willie Frank Brown of Marshallville, Georgia will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Highway 26E, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mr. Willie Frank Brown, better known as “Boot” or “Lenard”, was born March 17, 1953, to the late Clifford Brown, Sr. and the late Lottie Mae Brown. He was educated in the Macon County public school system at Flint River Farms School. Willie worked several years for Southern Frozen Foods, Rumph Farms, and Norris Cattle Farms.

Willie Frank Brown passed away on January 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Duncan; his siblings: Jimmy Brown (Mattie), J.S. Brown, and Clifford Brown, Jr. (Lucille B.).

He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his children: Willie Brown, Jr., Travis Brown, and Tomikka Brown; his siblings: Jean Brown, Willie James Brown (Shirley), Terry Brown (Sherry), and Jerry Brown; twelve grandchildren: Quanisha Wynn, Nishalic Brown, Tyeshia Brown, An’Quavious Brown, An’Quaveon Brown, Jocelyn Perkins, Kamauri Brown, Kalon Harris, Kaleah Harris, Tamaud Brown, Ta’Miracle Brown, and Ka’mayah Brown; four great-grandchildren: Aaliyah Brown, Lola Brown, Calvin Duggans, Jr., and Jae’con Perkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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January04

Ms. Vienell "Vernell" Chastain Aaron

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Vienell "Vernell" Chastain Aaron of Perry, Georgia will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at noon at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 26E, Montezuma, Georgia. Visitation for Ms. Vienell Aaron will be at West's Mortuary on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at West's Mortuary (weather permitting).

Vienell Aaron was born on May 23, 1956, to the late R.J. Chastain and the late Olivia White Chastain in Montezuma, Georgia. Vienell attended and graduated from Macon County High School. She also attended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was employed at Macon County Head Start, M&S Food Service and at Skipper John’s.

Vienell departed this life on January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Rosa Mae Chastain, Leonard Chastain, Annie Faye Chastain and Jesse Chastain.

Vienell leaves precious memories to be cherished by her daughter, Tyia Aaron and her sons, Korachee Chastain and Jarvis Chastain all of Perry, Georgia; two sisters: Rosa Dean Chastain of Perry, Georgia and Lanis (Donald) Ransom of Fayetteville, Georgia; two brothers: James Chastain of Perry, Georgia and Jerry Chastain of Atlanta, Georgia; her grandchildren: Leah, Antwanai, Ariana, Makiya, Traekevion, Jamari, and Kayden; one aunt, Mary Lee Stephenson of South Bay, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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