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Deacon Robert Lee Mitchell, Jr.

1/31/2019

Deacon Robert Lee Mitchell Jr., age 85, passed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Inspirational Church By Faith, 714 Adderton Street (GA HWY 30), Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Robert Lee Mitchell, Jr. was born September 27, 1933 to the late Arthur Jackson and the late Ella Mae Jones Jackson in Miami, Florida. He is preceded in death by a brother, Ira Lee Mitchell, and a sister, Pearl Mae Mitchell Pouncie. He was educated in the public system of Sumter County where he graduated from Staley High School, Americus, Georgia. He was employed with the City of Americus Public Works Department where he worked faithfully for over thirty years before he retired. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Maggie Wilson Mitchell on June 27, 1969. Robert was a member of Inspirational Church By Faith of Americus, Georgia. He became an ordained Deacon in 1986 under the leadership of the late Bishop John T. Taylor.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a daughter, Elaine Mitchell, Smithfield, Rhode Island; three sons, Reggie Mitchell (Peggy), Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan Mitchull, Coventry, Connecticut, and Minister Henry Wilson (Charlene), Americus, Georgia; grandchildren Khristy, Kristoria, Quantoria, Henry Jr., Jeannette, and Robert; goddaughter, Ladona Taylor, Americus, Georgia; niece/caregiver, Lady Catherine and Pastor Alexander Williams, Warner Robins, Georgia; siblings James Mitchell (Joan), Wilbert Mitchell (Delois) all of Miami, Florida; sisters/brother-in-law, Annie Maude Daniels, Warner Robins, Georgia, Minister James Wilson (Minnie) Americus, Georgia, and Reba Wilson, Tampa, Florida, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including his personal caretaker Gussy Jackson (Andrew), Americus, Georgia.

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Osola Ivory

1/31/2019

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Ms. Osola Ivory, age 89, passed on January 30, 2019 at the Magnolia Manor of Marion County, Buena Vista, Georgia.

The funeral service will held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Brown Chapel A.M.E Church, Pineville Road, Buena Vista, Georgia.  Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery, Buena Vista, Georgia.

Ms. Osola Ivory was born March 17, 1929, to Alberta Mamie Walker Ivory and George (Son) Ivory, Sr. in Marion County, Buena Vista, Georgia.  Osola accepted Christ and was baptized at Brown Chapel A.M. E. Church.  She worked in the church as an usher for years under the leadership of Ms. Lula Neal.

She was educated in the Marion County School at Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Osola worked at Fort Benning Army Base before moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She was a June 1964 graduate of the National School of Nursing in Philadelphia. Osola worked at Nazareth Hospital until retirement.  After retiring, she moved back to Georgia to be closer to her family.  Osola was an active member at the Buena Vista/Marion County Senior Center where she developed close friendships with other senior citizens in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers George Ivory, Jr., Lester Ivory, Willie Lee Ivory, Eugene Ivory, and sisters Gertrude Ivory Hughey, Lizzie Mae Ivory Thomas, Ruby L. Ivory Jackson, Mae Ola Ivory Taylor, and Alma Ivory Woodard.

Osola is survived by a sister, Jeanie I. Kendrick of Oglethorpe, Georgia; two brothers, Sidney Ivory (wife, Geraldine) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Major Ivory (wife, Rebecca) of Oglethorpe, Georgia; a large number of devoted nieces and nephews also survive.

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Elizabeth Brown English

1/28/2019

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Elizabeth Brown English, age 81, 776 Oscar English Road, Andersonville, Georgia, passed on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at home.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church, Railroad Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Elizabeth Brown English was born on April 12, but documented on April 19, 1937 in Buena Vista, Georgia to the late Tom and Mary Brown. She was the baby of 16 children. After losing her parents at a young age, Elizabeth went on to live with her siblings as they became her new guardians.

In the year 1950, Elizabeth and her sister Eva relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where they furthered their education. Elizabeth attended the New York City Public School System and graduated from Sarah J. Hale High School in 1955.

As a teenager Elizabeth sang in the choirs of Evergreen Church of God in Christ where she accepted the Lord as her savior. Later in life she met and dated her beloved husband Nathaniel J. English, Sr. and married in 1959. To this union three children were born, two daughters, and a son. Elizabeth had a loving and charitable heart; she was a foster parent for over 20 years. She also was employed by the New York City Police Department as a school safety agent and retired in 1995.

She continued her spiritual growth at Jenkins Thriving Temple, where she served as church secretary and sang in the choir. As Jenkins Thriving Temple ended, she moved her membership to Epiphany Church of God in Christ where she faithfully served as President of the Women’s Board until she relocated to Georgia in 2005.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by 14 siblings: Willie Drain, Carlton Brown, Rosie Bell Wedner, Essie Minter, Allen Brown, Jessie Richardson, Ollie Fleming, Emmett Brown, Wilbur Brown, Bessie Ray, Katie Lue Walton, John Bailey Brown, Lilly May Tomlinson, and Eva Ruth Wiggins. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Natalie English. All of whom the family miss and treasure within our hearts.

Elizabeth leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, Nathaniel English, Sr., of Andersonville, Georgia; her loving daughter, June English and grandson Robert Jones, of Brooklyn, New York; her adoring son, Nathaniel English, Jr. (Andrea), granddaughter Laijun English and second grandson, Nathaniel English III, of Andersonville, Georgia; a sister Thelma Sales, of Brooklyn, New York; four sisters-in-law, Artie Zell Schofield (Walter) and Ruby Ludaway, of Jacksonville, Florida, Margaret English, of Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Timmie Brown, of Florida; two brother-in-laws, Elder Van Snead, of St. Petersburg, Florida and Gene Wedner, of Queens, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Harry Truman Wilson

1/28/2019

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Harry Truman Wilson, age 73, 4220 Wesley Hall Lane, Decatur, Georgia passed Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Piedmont Walton Hospital, Monroe, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019  at Christian Life Church, 404 Morse Ave, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Harry was born December 15, 1945 in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to the late Nanita Wilson Felton and David Felton.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Clyde Wilson.  He acquired his education in the public school system of Macon County.  He was employed with several different companies including the Montezuma Public Works Department and after several years of dedicated services he medically retired from Southern Frozen Food, Inc.. He was united in holy matrimony to the late Mrs. Carrie Turner Wilson.

Survivors include his children, Harry Curtis Wilson Sr., Oglethorpe, Georgia, Eugene Turner (Sandra), Montezuma, Georgia, Mary Ibrahim (Anyrs), Decatur, Georgia, Leisa  Williams (Joseph), Savannah, Georgia, and Connie Perkins (Larry), Warner Robins, Georgia; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; five siblings, Olivia Hubbert (James), Oglethorpe, Georgia, David Edward Felton, Jr, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Howard Felton, Montezuma, Georgia, William Felton (Elnora), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Patsy Ann McClendon (Keith), Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including dear friends Michael Williams, Emmitt Lockhart, Pastor William Rand, Greg Collier, and Robert Walker.

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Rosa Lee Perkins

1/25/2019

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Mrs. Rosa Lee “Skinny” Perkins, age 73 passed on January 24, 2019 at  the  Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

A wake service will be conducted from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe,  Georgia.

The funeral service will held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Lebanon Cemetery, Ideal, Georgia.

Mrs. Rosa Lee Griffin  Perkins was born May 24, 1945 to the late Willie Ervin Griffin and the late Marie Steurns Griffin in Ideal, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Bernard Perkins, and five siblings Estee Griffin, Sammie Griffin, Alma Marie Griffin Golphin, Jannie Griffin Hamilton, and R.C. Griffin. She was educated in public school system of Macon County.  She was a faithful member of the Montezuma Church of Christ in Montezuma, Georgia.  Rosa worked as a CNA at the Riverside  Sanitarium  Hospital  in Montezuma, Georgia and a domestic helper for Billy Easterlin Family.  In the year of 1962 two hearts became one when Rosa was joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life the late Willie B. Perkins Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memories:  five children, Linda Mathis (Sammy), Willie B. Perkins, Jr., Dexter Perkins all of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Alexander Perkins, Macon, Georgia, and Oscar Caldwell III, Dubai; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren, two of which she reared as her own, Kurtis Thomas (Shaqunna), grandson, Maurice Jerome “MJ” Mathis III; great grandson; seven siblings, Fannie Carter (Leroy), Elder Johnnie Griffin (Susie),  Alvin James Griffin, Willie Griffin, Jr. all of Jacksonville, Florida Abraham Griffin, Leroy Griffin (Sonya), Mary Linton all of Oglethorpe, Georgia; a host of sisters/brothers-in-law including a devoted brother-in-law, Minister Freddie Golphin, Oglethorpe, Georgia, nieces, nephews, other relatives friends including a devoted friend Raymond Ager.

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Gregory Brown

1/22/2019

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Mr. Gregory Brown age 60, 56 Poplar Street, Ideal, Georgia passed Monday, January 21, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Gregory was born June 17, 1958 to the parents of John Brown and the late Catherine Adams. He was reared by his great aunt, the late Candy Williams; aunt, the late Lorene “Bitty” Adams; and the late Ira Williams. He graduated from D.F. Douglass High School where he played Football and was on the Track Team. He was employed with the Federal Base in Brunswick, Georgia for twelve years.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters, Ethel Adams and Yolanda Powell; one brother, Ernest Powell; one niece, Mikayla Jackson; three devoted cousins, Ollie Harris, Gwen Rucker and Mary Cochran; two devoted friends, Nathaniel Roger and Tyrone Ford; several special friends; Antwan Nichols, Calvin Duncan, Alton Hart, Terrence Nelson, George Williams, Kenneth Turner, Marilyn Harp and Curtis Bailey; and a host of other cousins and friends.

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Deacon Alfred G. English, Sr.

1/16/2019

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Deacon Alfred G. English Sr., age 74, 863 Oscar English Road, Andersonville, Georgia passed January 9, 2019 at the St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia.

A wake service will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church, Railroad Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Elder Alonza Austin, III, pastor and Elder Van Snead, moderator of the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Association will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery.

Deacon English was born January 28, 1944 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Deacon Oscar B. English, Sr. and the late Artie Zell Lumpkin English. Seven siblings, Cora Dean English Tookes, Virginia English Wiggins, Philmore English, Elder Oscar B. English, Jr., Rosanna English, Doris English White Snead, and Willie Bell English, preceded him in death.

He was educated in the Macon County Public School system where he was a 1962 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School. In 1963 he was united in holy matrimony to the former Aldyne Pride. He was blessed to be the father of three children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One grandson, Brandon A. Harris, preceded him in death.

After high school Deacon English moved to Florida and after a period of time he moved to New York City. For twenty five years he was employed as a bus driver with the New York City Transit System where he retired and moved back to Georgia in 2004. He continued to drive buses and made long distance trips for Tystanic Travel Agency of Americus, Georgia.

In 1989 Deacon English joined the Wisdon Lodge No. 57 Ancient, Free & Accepted Mason of New York where he became a gold card holder. He joined Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and overseer of the church and properties. “Servant of God well done, Rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy Master’s joy.”

He leaves a legacy of love and spiritual guidance to his beloved family which include three children and their spouses, Alphonzo Harris (Beverly), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Alisa English Shepard (Craig), Patchogue, New York, and Alfred G. English, Jr. (Michele), Bayshore, New York; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three siblings and their spouses, Nathaniel English (Elizabeth), Andersonville, Georgia, Artie Zell English Schofield (Walter), and Ruby English Ludaway all of Jacksonville, Florida; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margret English, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Elder Van Snead, Orange Park, Florida, Milton English (Bessie), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Crawford Pride (Earlene), Dothan, Alabama, James Pride Jr. (Ann), Americus, Georgia, and Ella Hargett, Brooklyn, New York; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Ruby Pearl Sanford

1/14/2019

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Mrs. Ruby Pearl Sanford, age 74 passed on January 10, 2019, at the Columbus Hospice, Columbus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 109 Moody Road, Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.

Mrs. Ruby was born on March 30, 1944 in Greenville, Meriwether County, Georgia, to the late Monroe Johnson and the late Katie Gooch. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sanford; one daughter Betsy Mae Sanford; and five siblings, Thomas Riley, Jr., Sylvester Lockhart, Sarah Hill, Mamie Small, and Rosie Lee Henry. At an early age Mrs. Ruby accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She worshiped at the Evergreen Baptist Church, Mauk, Georgia. She was educated in the Taylor County, Georgia public school system. Mrs. Ruby was a lifetime homemaker.

Ruby was joined in holy matrimony to the late James Sanford and to this union five children were born.

She leaves to cherish her memories, four children: Jennifer Sanford Mathis (Clyde), Lisa Lavelle Jackson (Warren), and Willie James Sanford (Susan) all of Buena Vista, Georgia, and Darron Lamont Sanford (Tabitha), Richland, Georgia; nine grandchildren; two devoted grandsons, Nicholas Sanford and Sharrod Terry, both of Buena Vista, Georgia; two devoted granddaughters, Nay Sanford and Kalisa Sanford, both of Buena Vista, Georgia; 17 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law Evelyn Sanford, Buena Vista, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Mary Lizzie Barnes Jolly

1/5/2019

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Mrs. Mary Lizzie Barnes Jolly, age 90, 643 Spaulding Road, Montezuma, Georgia passed on January 3, 2019 surrounded by family.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Union Baptist Church, Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mrs. Mary Lizzie Barnes Jolly, daughter of the late Mrs. Georgia Heath Kaigler and Mr. Henry C. Barnes. This bundle of joy came into their lives on June 13, 1928 in Montezuma, Georgia. Affectionately known as Missionary Barnes and Sister Barnes, she transitioned from this earthly life into the waiting arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Missionary Barnes Jolly received her educational training from the Flint River Farms School, where she graduated with her high school diploma. After graduation, she began employment with the Southern Frozen Foods, Inc., where she was a production employee for over forty years. Her Christian experience began in the First Salem Baptist Church, and later became a member of the Holy House of God, under the leadership of Bishop P. Davis. She was a truly dedicated and faithful member who served in every capacity, especially as Missionary and Sunday School Superintendent.

Mrs. Jolly is lovingly survived by four devoted children, Mr. Ernest Jolly, Jr., Montezuma, Georgia, Mr. David L. Jolly, Bessemer, Alabama, Ms. Cora Wynn Jolly and Ms. Marilyn Ford both of Montezuma, Georgia; three devoted cousins she assisted in rearing, Mrs. Ann V. Watkins (Bradley), Stockbridge, Georgia, Mr. Elijah L. Fobbs (Beverly), Austell, Georgia, and Mr. Maurice Williams, Montezuma, Georgia; one granddaughter, Musetta Moina Jolly, Dooling, Georgia, and two God grands, Kiara and Keyunte Leach, Doraville, Georgia; three great-grand children, Keyon, Malik, and DiQuan Jolly all of Dooling, Georgia; four loving sisters, Mrs. Aquilla Alston, Jasper Florida, Mrs. Queen Beal, Boston, Massachusetts, Mrs. Dorothy Barnes Miller (Lee), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Betty Barnes Martin, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Mrs. Jolly is also survived by a number of loving and devoted nieces, nephews, church family member, and God families.

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Nina Turner Hinton

1/5/2019

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Mrs. Nina Turner Hinton, age 94 passed on January 3, 2019, at the Select Specialty Hospital, East Point, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 11, 2019 at Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery, Rupert, Macon County, Georgia.

Mrs. Nina was born on September 28, 1924 in Ellaville, Schley County, to the late Jessie Martin Turner and the late Ruby Brooks Turner. She was preceded in death by five siblings, Charlie Frank Turner, James Turner, R.B. Turner, Allen Turner, and Mildred Turner Allison. At an early age Nina accepted Jesus Christ and her personal Savior. She was a member of Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia she first joined Bread of Life Church and moved to Emmaus Road Baptist Church where she served as the mother of the church. She was educated through the local public school system. Nina worked for the public school system of Macon County as a cook/server for several years. She was also employed as a Nursing Assistant with Flint River hospital in Montezuma, Georgia for many years.

Nina was joined in holy matrimony to the late L.D. Hinton, Sr., and to this union eight children were born. Three sons preceded her in death Kenneth O’Neal Hinton, Willie Jessie Hinton, and L.D. Hinton Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories: five children, Doris (Dee) Powell, East Point, Georgia, Bobette Hinton Shields, Americus, Georgia, Bonnie Hinton, Union City, Georgia, Carl Hinton (Natalie), College Park, Georgia, and Ruby Hinton Patrick (Freddie), Decatur, Georgia; 16 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; siblings Vurla Mae Terry, Atlanta, Georgia , and Herbert Turner, Albany, Georgia; two daughters –in- love, Christine Hinton, Montezuma, Georgia , and Ozella Hinton, Ellaville, Georgia; Sisters- in -love Ethel Hinton, Ideal, Georgia, Shari Turner, Gainesville, Florida, and Edith Turner, Miami, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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