September29

Mr. Alexander Anthony

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Alexander “Jerod” Anthony will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Old Corinth Baptist Church. We ask that you please wear a mask, for your safety and the safety of others. 

Alexander “Jerod” Anthony was born on April 20, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia. Jerod was known to family and friends as an outgoing, bubbly, and energetic person. He had one of those heart melting, infectious smiles that could totally disarm you, even if you thought you were mad with him. He was very opinionated, but respectful to his elders and others. He had an enormous heart and did not hesitate to help others he encountered that he believed that he could help. Jerod accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 2014 and shortly thereafter became an active member of the Masonic Order.

Jerod bonded with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins at an early age. Jerod was devoted to his family, including family related by blood and extended family that he met along the way in his life’s journey.  He touched the lives of so many with his desire to help others in need.  He was a fearless defender of family and friends.

Jerod was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School, class of 2002. After high school, he studied Computer Technology at Georgia State University and pursued Certification in Cosmetology from the Hair School. He finally settled on becoming a self-employed Master Barber, where he labored up until the Pandemic in 2020. He was also an avid music lover to the extent that he created a music studio in his basement where he would spend most of his waking hours when he was not in the barber shop.

Alexander Jerod Anthony passed away at the age of thirty-nine on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Jerod is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Henry Anthony, Sr. and Naomi Evans Anthony, his maternal grandmother Ozzie Mae Gaines Cooper, his favorite aunt Dorothy Anthony Jones, uncle Henry Anthony, Jr., and aunt Louise May Anthony.

Jerod is survived by his parents: Thomas and Christine Anthony; sister, Lakeitha (Bobby) Geiger; devoted friend, Tondalaya Brown; maternal grandfather, Willie Cooper, Sr.; great- aunt, Lula Harris; devoted aunts: Rosa (William) Malone, Charlene Anthony, Khadijah (Damian) Pitts, and Francis (Walter) Manners; devoted uncles: Eddie Anthony, Willie (Jolayne) Cooper, Jr., Larry Cooper, Gregory (Atonya) Cooper, and Craig Cooper; devoted cousins: Jamal, N’kema, Kim, Keyana, Toshiba, Kevin,  Earnest, Michael, Levar, Angela, Michelle, Veronica, Travis, Walter, Valerie, Derrick, Thonya, Daron, Mohammed, Abdul-Wali, Anwar, and Talaya; devoted extended family: Greg, Sharon, and Ashlee Ingram, Jerome Francis, Brenda Stith, and Keethe Moore; devoted lifelong friends: Antoine, Bradley, Dana, Dwight, Henri, Justin, Kulin, Pierre, and Ricky; many other family and friends too numerous to name.

Until we reunite with him on the other side, we will remember his spirited demeanor and the joy and laughter he brought to so many of us. 

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September22

Mr. John Banks "Nick"

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Mr. John Nicholas Banks of Americus, Georgia died on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia.

Mr. John Nicholas Banks affectionately called “Nick” was born in Sumter County, Georgia on August 1, 1978, to the parentage of the late Ms. Diane Banks and Johnny C. Smith Jr. of Americus, Georgia. Nick attended the public schools of Sumter County. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a member of Campbell Chapel A.M.E Church. Nick loved spending time with his kids and his family, and really enjoyed cooking. He was a faithful employee at Zaxby's in Americus, Georgia. Nick was the life of the party and loved to joke and have fun wherever he went. He will be remembered as a great family man. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mrs. Ruby M. Banks and Johnny C. Smith Sr. of Americus, Georgia and his nephew Quantavius Robinson of Americus, Georgia.

He leaves to mourn his legacy, four sons: Jac’Quavius Banks of Reno Nevada, Jarvis Romine of Los Angeles California, Mason Romine of Americus, Georgia, and Xander Banks of Oregon; four sisters: Ms. Cotina Banks, Ms. Katrina (Walter) Bridges, Ms. Patricia Smith, and Ms. Barbara Smith all of Americus, Georgia; three brothers: Mr. John (Beverly) Smith and Mr. Mark (Bernadette) Smith of Americus, Georgia, and Mr. James (Joyce) Smith of Ellaville, Georgia; his godmother, Ms. Shirley Moye of Americus, Georgia; a devoted cousin who he was raised with Ms. Melissa Banks of Americus, Georgia; three devoted cousins: Travis Durham of Pennsylvania, Frederick Banks Sr. of New Orleans and Maurice Durham Jr. of Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends including the Milliner Family (McCoy Hill), His Zaxby’s family, and his Dingus Magees family also survive. 

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September21

Mr. Theodore Jackson

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Jackson, Jr. will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the Cool Springs Baptist Church in Buena Vista, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

Theodore Roosevelt Jackson Jr. was born on June 26, 1947, in Ellaville, Georgia to Theodore Roosevelt Jackson and Loise Dismuke.  As a teen he attended John Lewis High School until he started working at Hall Brothers on Cotton Avenue in Americus, Georgia. 

Around late 1967 early 1968 he came to Rochester, New York to live for a brief period.  He traveled several years from NY back to Florida and Georgia until he planted his roots in Rochester, NY for many years with Willie Lee Wilson. He worked various jobs. In 1979 he started working at Kurlash and in 1981 he left Rochester, NY and relocated with the company in Venice, Florida. Theodore enjoyed fishing, driving from state to state, and being there for his family. 

Theodore is predeceased by his sisters Loistine Mambie and Vera Mae Jackson, his brother Earnest Lee Bell, and his grandson Raeshawn Washington. 

He is survived by his sister, Evelyn Jackson of Belle Glade, Florida; his sister-in-law, Lilly Mae Bell of Rochester, NY; two daughters: Lillie Ruth Jackson and Linda Ann Grimes of Rochester, NY; three sons: Matthew Jackson and Willie James Wilson of Rochester, NY and Steve Ford of Jesup, Georgia; ten granddaughters, five grandsons, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family and friends.  

 

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September18

Mr. Henry James Stephens "Hen"

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Henry James Stephens affectionately known as "Hen" of Americus, Georgia died at his home on September 18, 2023. The Celebration of Life Service for Henry James Stephens will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 190 Upper River Road, Americus, Georgia with Pastor Bryan Meyers officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia. 

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September09

Maraquivious De'Andre Hosley

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Maraquivious De’Andre Hosley of Plains, Georgia will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at the Lebanon Baptist Church, Plains, Georgia with Bishop Arthur Fulton officiating.

Maraquivious De’Andre Hosley, known as “Cuervo”, was born October 29, 1993, to the parentage of Lamarcus Hosley and Biancia Bridges in Sumter County, Georgia. He was a 2012 graduate of Americus-Sumter High School. He joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Coley Clark. He worked at Macon State Prison for 6 ½ years as a correctional officer/sergeant. He enjoyed sitting around family and friends just enjoying life. He departed this life on September 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lora Ann Hosley; grandfather, Tommy Lee Bridges; great-grandparents: Governor Wilson, Sr., Lillie Mae Wilson, Walter Bridges, Sr., and Geneva Jackson Bridges; aunts: Antionette Bridges and Patricia Streeter; uncle, Timothy Mable, Sr.; and godson, Devonte Marquis Harper, Jr.

He leaves precious memories with his family which includes his wife, Parisha Hosley; his children: Noah Hosley, Novah Hosley, Ariana Mosley, London Jones, Eryn Brown and Braylon Hosley; his pet snake, Killer Hosley; his beautiful mother, Biancia Bridges (Clifford Jones); his father, Lamarcus Hosley; his bonus mother, Shambrell Hosley; his bonus father, Kentrolis Tyson; his sisters and brothers: Zyshonna Tyson of Leary, Georgia, Keontae Tyson, Breonna Tyson and Kahleyce Hosley of Plains, Georgia, Lakeria Hosley, Ivyana Jones, and Nakeba Thornton of Americus, Georgia; his grandparents: Sandra (Elder Steven) Anderson and Beverly (Robert) Redding of Plains, Georgia, and Priscilla (Kenneth) Johnson of Leary, Georgia; his aunts: His Hi'Te Lakenya (John) Bridges, Towanda (Otis) Ford, Natasha (Twan) Mable, Trissa (John) Smith of Americus, Georgia, Kiwanis (Zavier) Booker, Ylencia Milledge, Shamekia (Traveno) Jackson of Albany, Georgia, Latasha (Carl) Grimes of Morgan, Georgia, and Miyaka Jones of Smithville, Georgia; his uncles: Xsaivious (Demetricus) Bridges, Kelvin (Andrica) Streeter, Christopher (Emily) Ford of Americus, Georgia of Americus, Georgia, Mark (Sonya) Bridges of Preston, Georgia, and Donovan Banks of Athens Georgia, Levin Myers, Garry Myers, Derric Myers and Nard Ford; a host of nieces and nephews; his mother-in-love, Carla Jones of Panama City, Florida; his father-in-love, Parish (Caressa) Majors, Sr. of Albany, Georgia; sisters-in-love: Laporche Jones, Cashyra Wilson of Americus, Georgia, Byanca Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, Kaniya Moses of Panama City, Florida, and Kiara Majors of Dawson, Georgia; brothers-in-love: Altravius Jones of Preston, Georgia, Parish Major, Jr. and Khayden Majors of Americus, Georgia; his extended family: The Hollis/Cross Family, The Kitchens Family, and the whole PG Family of Plains, Georgia; Diane (Joe) Monts of Americus, Georgia; godparents: Dexter Mack, Deyawnday Williams and Thaddeous Hall; goddaughter, Kewanda Ford; a host of other relatives and friends. 

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September06

Mr. Mario Kendal Mitchell

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The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Mario Kendal Mitchell of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 GA Hwy 26E, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia. For your safety and the safety of others, we ask that you please wear a mask.

Public visitation for Mario Mitchell will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at West's Mortuary.

Mario Kendal Mitchell was born on May 15, 1983, to Deborah Harrison Mitchell and Albert Mitchell in Houston County, Georgia. He was a 2001 graduate of Macon County High School. Mario departed this life on September 6, 2023. 

He leaves precious memories with his loving family which includes his wife, Erica Mitchell; his children: Heaven Mitchell, Kymani Mitchell, Kymori Mitchell and his bonus children: Andrevier Beal and Armenderiz Harvell Jr.; his beautiful mother, Deborah Mitchell; his father, Albert Mitchell; his aunts: Gwendolyn Montford and Michelle Mitchell of Ideal, GA, and Sylvia Harrison Wilson  of Atlanta, GA; his uncles: Minister James Harrison (Mildred) of Oglethorpe, GA, Roy Mitchell (Brenda) of Atlanta, GA, Steven Mitchell (Shon) of Alexandria, LA, Charlie Harrison Jr. and Michael Fobbs of Montezuma, GA;  his grandmother, Mary L. Harrison of Montezuma, GA; his brothers and sisters: Kevin L. Mitchell of Montezuma, GA, Stacey Walker of Reynolds, GA, Jasmine and Jashaya Miller and Laquinta McCants of Oglethorpe, GA, Leteyvia Murray of Ellaville, GA, and Christian R. Meadows (Kaneisha) of Americus, GA; his sisters-in-love, brothers-in-love, and mother-in-love: Tammie Beal of Montezuma, GA, Terica Beal (Marcus), Terrell Beal and Sandra Beal of Warner Robins, GA, and Jannie Beal of Montezuma, GA; his grand-uncle and aunt: James T. Spivey and Jessie Bell Spivey of Byromville, Georgia; his great-aunt, Louise Pettway of Jonesboro, GA; other family members, friends, and his Facebook family. 

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August20

Mr. Johnny L. Sims

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Mr. Johnny L. Sims, affectionately known as “Nunk” of Americus, Georgia died on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home. Mr. Johnny L. Sims was born on August 18, 1959 in Sumter County Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Charlie Sims, Jr. and the late Mrs. Ella Ree Lundy Sims. He received his education in the Sumter County School System. Johnny had a passion for fishing and he loved to have fun with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Ruth Sims Durham and one brother Albert Sims.

He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers: Charlie Sims and Joseph Sims both of Americus, Georgia; four nieces: Karen Durham of Albany, Georgia, Sharon Durham, Angela Hall and Quanta Sims all of Americus, Georgia; two nephews: Joe Durham of Atlanta, Georgia and Travis Durham of Pennsylvania; two devoted friends: Mae Lou Davis and Dinka Davis both of Americus, Georgia. Several other relatives and friends also survive.


August11

Ms. Virginia Cochran Ingersoll

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Virginia Cochran Ingersoll of Atlanta, Georgia will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Ben Hill Christian Church, 4099 Sunset Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia with Minister Walter S. Poole, Sr., officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Crestview Cemetery, Highway 84, Cairo, Georgia.

Virginia Ann Cochran Ingersoll, youngest daughter of the late Dave Royal Cochran, Sr. and Mrs. Georgie Ann Walker Cochran, was born August 26, 1944, in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia. Virginia grew up in Cairo and attended public school in Grady County. She graduated from Washington Consolidated High School in 1962.  In September of 1962 she enrolled in Fort Valley State College’s Music Program. After graduating, she became a teacher of elementary music for grades 1-6 with the Muscogee School District in Columbus, Georgia for three years.  After twenty years in the corporate world, Virginia returned to college in 1991 and received a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education. She was a first grade teacher with the Walton County Public Schools in Monroe, Georgia.  Then she was employed with Atlanta Public Schools in 1993 where she taught a combination of third and fourth grade until she retired in 2008.

Virginia was loved by many and was often called their favorite Auntie. She was a woman of great strength who loved hard and was often silently considered the glue to keep everyone together and in line. She was a true friend and confidant who will never be forgotten. She loved her alma mater, Fort Valley State University. The FVSU football games and wildcat traveling crew (The Golden Girls) will have to carry on and cherish her memory.

Virginia departed this life on August 11, 2023. Her oldest son, Frederick Douglas Ingersoll preceded her in death. Her memory will forever be cherished by her surviving family: a son, William (Billy) Douglas Ingersoll III and granddaughter, Chyna Ashonti Ingersoll both of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons: Jakee Freemon of Columbus, Georgia and Parrish Golden of Phenix City, Alabama; sister, Jacqueline McClendon and brother-in-law, James Harvey McClendon of Monroe, Georgia; nephew, George Howard Cochran, Jr.; niece, Jeanine Katryce DeBerry (Gerald) of Greenville, South Carolina; great-niece, Brittany Nicole Ware of Monroe, Georgia; great-nephews: Kristophor Sean Ware (Chanelle) and Nikolas Jarrel Ware both of Atlanta, Georgia, and Wesley Trevon Ware of Monroe, Georgia; great-great niece, Nylah Rae Ware of Atlanta, Georgia; first cousins: Robert Eric West of Americus, Georgia and Thelma Denise West of Montezuma, Georgia; other cousins, relatives and friends.

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August09

Baby Devonte Harpe, Jr.

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The Funeral Service for Devonte Harpe, Jr. will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. Devonte Marquis Harpe, Jr. was born in Americus, Georgia on April 18, 2023, to Mary Holmes and Devonte Harpe, Sr.

Devonte was preceded in death by his aunt, Destiny Laquasha Willis; his grandfather, Aldean Holmes; two great-uncles: John and Johnny Lyles; and his great-grandmother, Mary Ivreson Holmes.

Devonte will forever be loved by his mom and dad: Mary Holmes and Devonte Harpe, Sr; two older siblings: Kingston Amir Harpe and Kaitlyn Monae Harpe; his grandmothers: Mary Ann Willis (Dexter) and Nellie Darity (Walter); his grandfather, Willie B. Harpe (Loretta); his great-grandmothers: Johnnie Mae Lyles and Nellie Kate Collins; aunts: Shanbrika Davis, Shanteka Holmes, Chasity Holmes, Alexis Holmes, Shytearria Willis and D’Asia Willis all of Americus, Georgia, Shaquandria Harpe McCants (Keith) of Savannah, Georgia and Zanesha Harpe of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his uncles: Dexter Earl Willis, Jr., Jontavis Willis, Johnny Willis, Dillon Willis and Dekavian Willis all of Americus, Georgia; his godmother, Chandria Brown and godfather, Marquavious Hosley; several other relatives also survive.

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August09

Ms. Bobbie Jean Wiley

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Bobbie Jean Wiley will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Lebanon Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Lebanon Cemetery.

Sister Bobbie Jean Wiley was born on October 30, 1953 in Plains, Georgia to the late Bowman and Mattie Jewel Wiley. Bobbie Jean attended the Sumter County Public School System, attending Westside Elementary and graduating from Plains High School in 1971. She furthered her education at Fort Valley State University where she received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) in Management. Bobbie Jean was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

At an early age, she joined the New Lebanon Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to the Lebanon Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Hosie Waters. While living in Macon, she attended Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, under the watchful care of Pastor Ronald G. Toney. Bobbie Jean was employed at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Macon, Georgia. She retired after 28 dedicated years of service.

Precious memories will always remain with her loving family which includes her brother, James Bowman Wiley, Jr of Americus, Georgia; one sister Gwenevere (Arthur) Bullard of Warner Robins, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Robin Plair Wiley of Plains Georgia; her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly: Kenyetta Tatum and Tiffany Tatum both of Americus, Georgia and Arlissa Bullard of Warner Robins, Georgia, James Bowman Wiley III of Plains, Georgia and Kenny (Jona) Tatum of Americus, Georgia; a great niece, Taylor R. Holley of Americus, Georgia; ten great nephews: Christan T. Wiley of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jordan E. Wiley of Americus, Georgia, James C. Wiley of Albany, Georgia, Trontavious L. Brown of Warner Robins, Georgia, Travontavious D. Brown of Warner Robins, Georgia, Treyden A. Holley of Americus, Georgia, Chaisen W. Tatum, Corbyn A. White, Chandler R. Tatum and Kaicen A. Wiley, all of Americus, Georgia; a great-great nephew, Zion Wiley; a great-great niece, Kendall Wiley both of Americus, Georgia; her devoted and lifelong friends: Mary Williams, Arletta Sims, Lily Jordan, Bernice Johnson, Evelyn and Carolyn, all of Macon, Georgia; a special friend, Mr. Lester Thornton of Macon, Georgia; several other devoted relatives and friends who also mourn her passing.