The funeral service for Mr. Henry Lewis Haliburton of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at Freerun Baptist Church, Reynolds, Georgia with Pastor Alvin Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery   

Henry Haliburton was born on June 9, 1952 in Reynolds, Georgia to Elma "Sister" Carson Troutman and Limmie T. Haliburton. He attended the public schools of Macon County and was a graduate of D.F. Douglass High School. Henry was united in marriage to Gail Hooks on September 29, 1979. Henry passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Gail Hooks Haliburton of Montezuma, Georgia; three sisters: Lucy B. Reynolds of Reynolds, Georgia, Eva Mae Hicks of Hartford, Connecticut and Juanita (Raymond) Green of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Terri (Andre) Hunter, Keisha (Ricardo) Ricketts, Franshayla Hooks, Timothy Hooks and Shannon Johnson all of New York; uncles: Willie C. (Mary Ann) Haliburton of Rex, Georgia, Smith "Tom" (Eva) Haliburton of Atlanta, Georgia and Tom Pete "Bill" Haliburton of Decatur, Georgia; very devoted cousins: Horace Montford, Bertha Mae Barron and Dianne Walters; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. John Paul Allen Jr of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at the Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Cladd officiating.

Mr. John Paul Allen Jr. was born on Dec. 29, 1963 in Americus, GA. to the parentage of the late Deacon Paul Allen and Beulah M. Barner.  He received his education in the Americus School System and graduated with the class of 1982.  From 1983 until 1988 he served in the United States Army Reserves.  From 1988 until 1994 he went active duty in the United States Army, serving in the 3^rd Battalion 8^th Infantry Regiment Division where he received the Army Achievement Medal.  In 1996 until 2000 he joined the Americus Police Department where he received many awards.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Jeston D. Allen, a brother James Allen, grandparents; Mrs. Doshie Spencer, James E. Ford, Mrs. Laura Allen and Mr. Saul Allen. John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2019 at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA

He is survived by three daughters: Kierra Polk and Aliyah Allen, Plains, GA, Madison Ingram, Americus, GA; one son, Jarrius Cladd, Americus, GA; eight sisters: Mrs. Pauline (John) Wade, Americus, GA, Mrs. Joann (William) Johnson, Augusta, GA, Ms. Glorielle Barbary, Ms. Sandra Wiggins, Ms. Shirley Allen, Mrs. Angela (Dewayne) Williams all of Americus, GA, Mrs. Erika (Tyrone) Davis, Plains, GA; one brother / devoted friend, James Walters;  neice/daughter of whom he help raise, Ms. Tanaisha Clark a stepmother, Annie M. Allen;  three uncles: Mr. Henry Spencer, Americus, GA, Mr. Willie James Allen, Atlanta, GA and Mr. James (Virginia) Allen, Americus, GA; seven aunts: Mrs. Dorothy (Walter) Bridges, Ms. Sallie White, Americus, GA, Ms. Laura Queenie, Brooklyn, NY, Ms. Daisy Allen, Hartford, CT, Ms. Mildred Palmer, Mrs. Mary Ann Mckenzie (James), Ms. Emma M. Jones, Leslie, GA; a devoted companion, Ms. Cassandra Haynes and special devoted friend Cletittia Yearby. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Paul Roosevelt Josey, age 83, of Newark, New Jersey, will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary, 731 N. Lee Street in Americus, Georgia  Burial will follow at the New Mount Mariah Baptist Church Cemetery located at 630 Mask Road, Americus, Georgia.

Mr. Paul R. Josey was born on January 21, 1935. He was the son of the late Reverend Johnny B. Josey, Sr., and the late Mrs. Ceola Josey of Americus.  He joined Mount Mariah Baptist Church at an early age.  Mr. Josey lived a full and productive life.   He was born in Americus, Georgia, but lived in New Jersey for many years.  He retired from Resistoflex Corp in Roseland, NJ.  Mr. Josey departed this life on Friday, April 27, 2018 at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his  siblings:  Frank, Marie, W.J., Sonny, Mary Berda, Gloverdean, Willie L. Josey, (all Americus, Georgia), Claude B. Josey, (Newark, New Jersey), and Rev. Johnny B. Josey, Jr. (Americus, Georgia)

Mr. Josey leaves to cherish his memories:  two daughters: Melody Josey and Vanessa Josey of Americus, Georgia; six grandchildren:  Candace, Nina, Alana, Keliliah, Ledelle and Xavier; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Berniese Weaver of Oglethorpe, Georgia; and loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Ray Gene Ladd of N. Lee Street Americus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary.

Mr. Ray Gene Ladd, Sr. was born in Americus, Georgia on August 9, 1951 to Doss and Jessie Bell Ladd. Ray was educated in the Sumter County public school system. At a young age, he became a member of Union Whitley Baptist Church. In 1976 he married Debra Baker. He was blessed with four children: Tracie Thomas, Ray Ladd, Jr., June Ladd and Michael Ladd.

Ray was a hard worker. After forty-six years as a commercial truck driver, he retired in 2014. He showed his loyalty to J&M Trucking, Joe Underwood Trucking and Reeves Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also had friends that have been there since day one: John Tullis, Otis Teen Smith, William Pullum, Johnny Mathis, Author Wilson, John Hawkins and Eric Lewis. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Doss and Bell Ladd.

Left to cherish his memories are: Debra Baker Harvey, Ray Ladd, Jr. and Michael (Marquita) Ladd of Cocoa, Florida, Tracie Thomas, Loretta (Felder) Daniels, Jena Ladd, Johnny Ladd, Sr. and Calvin (Mary) Barner of Americus, Georgia, Shirley (Johnnie) Johnson of Rochester, New York and June Ladd of Conyers, Georgia; fourteen grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery “Tang” Jerome Smith of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 at Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Elder William Lloyd, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Jeffery Jerome Smith was born on May 3, 1968 in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to Shirley Ann Lloyd and Sammie Smith. Jeffery was educated in the Macon County public school system at the historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Tang, as he was affectionately called, was known in the community as a “handyman” and was a member of Second Salem Baptist Church.

Tang was beloved by his family, friends, and the community. He passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Lloyd and his brother, Kevin Hart Lloyd.

Cherished memories are left with his father, Sammie Smith of Montezuma, Georgia; two loving brothers: Ronnie Lloyd of Atlanta, Georgia and William Lloyd, Sr. (Telisa) of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister-in-law, Wyvette Simpson-Lloyd of Montezuma, Georgia; his devoted companion, Denise Miller of Montezuma, Georgia; aunts: Elsie Martin, Betty Solomon, Mary Hammock, Anna Ree Allen, Patricia Ann Simmons, and Hattie Mae Eley; one uncle, Thomas Sanders; his devoted caretakers: Karen and Ralph Oliver; his Godbrothers: Ralph Oliver II and Lazensky Oliver; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; several dedicated and devoted friends including: Johnny Kaigler, Connie Walker, Peggy Fudge, Adell Quinn, Jackie Sutton and Edmond “Rap Bone” Journey. His devoted friend, Timmy Kaigler preceded him in death.

Mrs. Valeria Coleman–Worthy of Delaware passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Bayhealth Cancer Center in Milford, Delaware. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 3:00 at the New Hope A.M.E. Church in Smithville, Georgia with Alfred Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Ms. Angelia Yvette Cummings of Americus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church on Cotton Ave. in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Angelia Yvette Cummings was born on September 2, 1971 in Americus, Georgia to the late Annie Laura Willis Cummings and the late J. B. Cummings, Jr.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Bernard (Tina) Daniels of Albany, Georgia, DeAngelo Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Tarrance (Domonique) Cummings and Jayla Cummings of Americus, Georgia; three grandchildren: Xzavier Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Ca’Ryan Daniels and Ja’Ryan Daniels both of Albany, Georgia; one sister, Sherry Cummings of Louisville, Kentucky; six aunts: Mary  (Keshia) McDougald of Richland, Georgia, Virginia (Larry) Sims of Americus, Georgia, Patty J. Cummings, Tina Lynn Thomas, Shelby Cummings and Katrena Cummings all of Atlanta, Georgia; three uncles: Jessie Cummings, Adam Charles (Lynn) Willis and Tommy (Kathgrene) Willis; one niece, Brianna Woods; two nephews: Treyvan Russell and Reginald Woods; one great aunt, Annie Maude Boone. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Retha Mae Daniel Bridges of Oak Ave. Americus, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eighth United Holiness Church on Bailey Street in Leslie, GA with Pastor Robert Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Retha Mae Daniel Bridges was born on March 20, 1952 in Americus, Georgia to the late Willie Roy Daniel and the late Ella Rosa Jackson Daniel. She was educated in the Sumter County Schools.  Mrs. Retha Bridges passed away on March 29, 2018 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Roy Daniel and Ella Rosa Jackson Daniel, a brother Charlie Daniel, her Uncles David Jackson, Todd Jackson and Charlie Jackson, aunt Josephine Warren Jackson, her mother-in-law Retha Mae Harris Bridges, father-in-law Gordy Bridges Sr. and a brother-in-law Gordy Bridges Jr.

She leaves behind her husband Joe Bridges Sr. of Americus, GA; two daughters: Sharon Daniel and Doretha (Crawford) Pride of Americus, GA; one son, Joe Bridges Jr. (friend LaToya Johnson) of Americus, GA; two granddaughters: Janaita Pride and Jamecia Pride of Americus, GA; three grandsons: Derrien Daniel, Darrius Daniel and Crawford Pride, Jr. of Americus, GA; six sisters: Paula Dodson of Albany, GA,  Mary Grant, Ella Daniel, Mary Leverette, Rosetta (Randy) Lusane and Ira Lee Daniel of Americus, GA; one brother, Connie (Katrina) Leverette of Americus, GA; three sisters-in-law: Ozzie (Robert) Baker of Preston, GA, Leola Furlow and Thessolonia Sanford of Americus, GA; two brothers-in-law: James (Viola) Bridges and Sammie (Alice Faye) Bridges; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive including devoted friends: Connie Johnson, Elizabeth Banks, Susan Munson and Leon Banks all of Americus, GA.

A Graveside service for Ms. Fannie Mae Haugabook will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Fannie Mae Haugabook, daughter of the late Robert Haugabook and Mina Mae Tookes Haugabook, was born February 13, 1957.  Fannie grew up in Montezuma, Georgia and attended Macon County Training School.  She also attended Quality Enterprises, Inc., in Montezuma, Georgia.

Fannie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  She also attended the Montezuma Church of Christ and New Phillip Primitive Baptist Church.  Fannie was a fun-loving and gentle soul; her bubbly personality will be missed by those who knew and loved her so well.  Fannie passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Phoebe-Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Haugabook Fulks. 

Cherished memories are left with her loving and devoted sister, Mariah “Tick” Yisrael, Warner Robins, Georgia; nephews and niece: Harry Wilson, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Cornelius Haugabook, Columbus, Georgia and Demetria Haugabook,  and Robcorneil Bediako (Jarmesha Smith), both of Atlanta, Georgia; great-nieces and nephews, Harry Wilson, Jr., Calandra Wilson,  both of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Krista Haugabook, Columbus, Georgia, Ishmael Haugabook,  Zyneva Haugabook, and Madison Bediako, all of Atlanta, Georgia;  her loving cousins, Gerald West, Perry, Georgia, Yolanda (Jerome) Kendrick, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Tonya (Quentin) Garnes, Montezuma, Georgia, Betty (Dennis) Patrick, Belle Glade, Florida, Henrietta Fraser, Orlando, Florida, Tommy Lee Walker, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Terri Kaigler, Frances Williams, Tony Kaigler and Mark Kaigler, all of St. Petersburg, Florida;  a host of other loving relatives and friends. 

Mr. Eugene Smith affectionately known as “Gene” passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Rochester, NY. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2019 at 11:00 at Friendship Baptist Church on Cotton Ave. in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.  Gene was the brother of Mrs. Margaret Smith Mathis, Ms. Lillie Ruth Smith and Ms. Selma Smith.