March01

Mr. Deontavius Teion Glover

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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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March01

Mr. Edmond E. Thomas

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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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March01

Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mildred Louise Engram Ladd was born on May 11, 1932, to the parentage of the late E.P. Engram and Emmarine Kaigler Engram. She grew up in the Five Points Community of Macon County, Georgia. She attended the Flint River Farms School and played basketball. After graduating, she attended the Fort Valley State College (now University) where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught in Dodge, Twiggs, and Wilcox Counties before finding a home at the historic D.F. Douglass Elementary School where her passion for education and children flourished. She retired after 35 years of dedication to the teaching profession.

Mildred confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at the New Hope Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Senior Missionary Ministry and the Adult and Mass Choirs. She also was a dedicated deaconess who faithfully prepared the quarterly communion table for many years until her health began to falter.

Mildred was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Robert L. Ladd, on December 23, 1956. Mildred and Ladd, as she affectionately called him, created many beautiful memories in their 59 years together. She enjoyed traveling with Ladd to visit family and friends in Florida and wherever the car took them. In retirement years, you would see her, Nita, and Ladd around town at the Senior Citizen Center, Bread of Life Soup Kitchen, Retired Teachers’ Association meetings, and at various churches and church functions. The three of them always traveled together. You rarely saw one without the other.

On Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd made her transition from this earthly life to sweet eternity with her Heavenly Father. We take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion, God sent His Angel of Mercy to her bedside to grant her rest. She will be lovingly remembered for her sweet and gentle spirit and her genuine love for others. She was a woman of few words, but always greeted everyone with a beautiful smile and a kind word.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Ladd; her brother, Earnest; her sister, Nita; and three great-grandchildren. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her three children: Valerie Ladd English of Decatur, Georgia, Bob (Sharonda) Ladd of Montezuma, Georgia and Rod (Sharon) Ladd of Newnan, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Charnarra Ladd, Justin (Savannah) English, Tyler Harvey, Erin Ladd, De’Marrion Fobbs, Devin Griffin and Lindsey Ladd; five great-grandchildren: Travis Howard, Jr. (TJ), Armuni Ladd, JaSani English, JaLiath English and River Harvey; her sisters: Ruthie Grant, Earlene Mossett-Downey, Elvin McMeans all of Hartford, Connecticut and Georgia Perry of Sun City, Arizona; her in-laws: Costell Ladd of Binghamton, New York, Mattie Smith of Miami, Florida, Willie Tom Flowers of Miami, Florida and Willie Bell White of Griffin, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, former students, other relatives and friends. 

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February19

Mr. Marion Fye, Jr.

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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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February07

Ms. Suzette Richardson

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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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February05

Mrs. Marizela Valdes Munns

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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.

 

 

February04

Mrs. Annie Boone

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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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February03

Mr. Adrian Ingram

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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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February03

Mr. Edward Loftly

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Edward Loftly of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 8620 GA Hwy 26E, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mr. Edward Loftly, son of the late Mollie Kaigler Loftly and L.B. Loftly, Sr. was born on June 27, 1947 in Montezuma, Georgia. He grew up in Montezuma and attended the historic Flint River Farms School. As a young adult, he lived and worked in Connecticut for a number of years. He moved back home to Georgia in 1989 and had various jobs. His most recent place of employment was Sydney Lanier Farms.

Edward departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers Benjamin Loftly and L.B. Loftly, Jr.

Precious memories will always remain with his loving family which includes his sisters: Mary Covington, Burnell Story and Lounell Rackley (Leonard) all of Montezuma, Georgia; his brother, Boiesy Loftly (Bessie) of Oglethorpe, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

 

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January31

Mr. Havolia Walters

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The funeral service for Mr. Havolia Walters of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Allen Chapel AME Church. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

On January 20, 1951 Havolia Walters, Sr. was born in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Sammie Lee Walters Sr. and the late Irene Terry Walters. He was educated in the public school system and graduated from A.S Staley High School in 1969. He was a member of the A.S. Staley Magnificent Marching Band where he played the French Horn At an early age he joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church. He was married to the former Mrs. Barbara Ann Stewart Walters of Americus, GA. For several years Havolia worked as a welder and was employed at IMC Fertilizer Company and Caravelle Boats where he retired.

He was preceded in death by two daughters: Tameka Raquel Walters and Tabitha Walters; three brothers: Arthur Lee Walters, Eddie Lee Walters, Sr. and Sammie Lee Walters, Jr. and a nephew, Eddie Lee "Thick" Walters, Jr. Havolia passed peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Navicent Healthcare in Macon, GA.

Left to cherish his memory are two daughters: Tukeithia Michelle Walters of Warner Robins, GA and Tukeiko Charonta Walters of Americus, GA; one son, Havolia Walters Jr. of Warner Robins, GA; one brother, Darrell (Claudia) Walters of Americus, GA; three sisters: Deborah (LaMorris) Bell of Detroit, MI, Christine Walters of Americus, GA and Sekeithia Gayle Walters of Leesburg GA; one uncle, Aaron (Barbara) Walters, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; ten grandchildren: Jarrion Wallters, Nikkolis Walters, Alexis Walters, Makayla Walters, Yasmin Johnson, Ebonie Mack, Destiny Walters, Kabron Wright, Lamia Wright and Chinika Walters; six nephews: Kahlif Walters, Travis Walters, Keith Tatum, Cedric Walters, Cortez Walters and Quintin Walters; six nieces: Tondrea Burton, Sekiethia Denise Wright, Iris Cummings, Shadarrien Walters, Christiany Walters, Angela Holt; a devoted friend Helen Jackson Tyner and a host of other relatives and friends also survive.

 

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