​Graveside services for Mrs. Viderial Golphin Clark will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

On February 23, 2021 the oldest daughter and the first child of the late Willie Golphin and the late Christine Golphin departed this earthly realm after a well spent life and dedication to her family and community. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believe in him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.” This quote really described Viderial, because she was a dedicated, wife, mother, secretary of Macon County Primary, sister, daughter and friend.

At an early age Viderial joined the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church of the New York Community where she served as secretary. Later the family moved their membership to St. Paul A.M.E. Church where she continued to serve as a secretary and hospitality Committee, and advisory Board.

Viderial was a 1965 graduate of D. F. Douglass High School. She continued her education where she pursued a degree in Office Information Systems from Macon State Technical College. After completing Macon State Technical College, she was immediately employed with Macon County Board of Education where she was employed for thirty-five years. As a worker in her community, Viderial became a debitor for Oglethorpe Benevolent Society under the guidance of the late Viola E. Bailey. For some forty years Viderial was a member and secretary of the Bacchues Chapter No. 124 Order of Eastern Star of Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Viderial was united in holy matrimony in 1966 to the late John Clark and to this union they were blessed with one son, Rico Antonio Clark. Others survivors include her sister, Gloria Golphin Nelson, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annie Pearl Golphin, Pharis Clark, Daisy Sniffen, Elois Clark, Eddie Clark and Raymond Rumph; aunt, Willie Bell Gouch; a host of other relatives and friends.

​Frederick Douglas Blue, Sr. who was a native of Marshallville, GA and longtime resident of Locust Grove, GA, passed away on February, 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Colonel Felton Cemetery, 504 South Street, Marshallville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mr. Frederick D. Blue Sr., age 64, was born in Marshallville, GA on February 5, 1957 to the late Robert Blue and the late Jamie Jones Blue. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Thomas Blue and Jamie Rumph. Mr. Blue graduated from Macon County High School and was a 20 Year Retired United States Navy Veteran.

His survivors are his loving, beloved wife Monica Denise Caldwell Blue, his two children: Cristal Monique Blue-Carr (James) and Frederick Douglas Blue II, his four grandchildren: Gabriele S. Blue-Carr, James L. Carr II, Linkoln L. Carr and Loghan L. Carr, his five bonus sons: Claibern Atkins, Joelan Atkins, Jordan Atkins, Theodore Sharpe and Anthony Sharpe, and his four loving siblings: Sarah Blue White, Edward Blue Sr., Barbara B. Tinker, and Carolyn Blue Jennings.

Alvin Turner Jr., age 56, 324 Averill Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed February 19, 2021 at the Phoebe Sumter Hospital, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Old Poplar Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Poplar Spring Road, Byromville, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mr. Turner was born November 13, 1964 in Dooly County, Georgia to the late Alvin Turner, Sr. and the late Willie B. Lester Turner.  He was a graduate of the Dooly County High School of Vienna, Georgia and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of the Flint River Community, Montezuma, Georgia. He worked at Macon State Prison, Oglethorpe, Georgia as a CO-2. He was preceded in death by a loving nephew, Shedrick Turner and a sister, Sandra J. Hawkins.

He is survived by his beloved three children, Jasmine Turner, Montezuma, Georgia, SGT Marcus Walters, U.S. Army stationed in Germany, and Normanique Engram, Warner Robins, Georgia; two loving grandchildren, Nevaeh Turner, Montezuma, Georgia and Tyler Engram of Warner Robins, Georgia; five siblings and their spouses which include Emma Milner (Marvin) Byromville, Georgia, Gail Hawkins, Champaign, Illinois, Roosevelt Lester (Imogene) Chicago, Illinois, Calvin Turner, Atlanta, Georgia and Steve Turner of Americus, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Nettie Maude Legree, Rochester, New York, Annie Sutton (Otha), Unadilla, Georgia, Loise Rogers Byromville, Georgia, Cephus Turner (Ruby), Sarasota, Florida, David Turner (Angela), Dooling , Georgia; he also help raised Jarquavious Akine, Markayla Lapson; special friends Falisha Walter Turner, Montezuma, Georgia, Kelvin Council, James Brown, Montezuma, Kenny Solomon and devoted cousins Nathaniel Rhodes and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Ophelia Stewart, age 88, passed on February 19, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mrs. Ophelia Felton Stewart Tookes was born January 7, 1933, in Montezuma, GA to the late Charlie Felton and the late Mae Lillie Howard Felton. She grew up in Montezuma and graduated from Macon County Training School. She attended Morris Brown College, before returning home and starting her life in Montezuma. She joined Mt. Pleasant/Travelers’ Rest C.M.E. Church at a young age and devoted her life to Christ. Ophelia served diligently and faithfully by singing in the choir and serving on the Hospitality Committee. She was joined in holy matrimony to Johnnie Stewart until his death. Later, she married John Tookes Sr. until his death. Ophelia was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was loved by all in the community.

Ophelia held various positions around the county, including working at Southern Frozen Foods, as a dietician at Oglethorpe Elementary School, and as a staff member at Montezuma and Taylor County Nursing Homes. Many of her roles were in service to others providing them with love and comfort. She joined The Order of the Eastern Star and continued to serve through its mission.

Mrs. Ophelia Felton Stewart Tookes departed this life on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her sister, Iona Felton Lowe, and her stepson, John Tookes, Jr. Ophelia is survived by her siblings, Charles B. Felton of Miami, FL, and Nettie R. Ashmon and Lucretia Mason of Montezuma, GA; her children, Olivia Harmon of Oglethorpe, GA, Johnetta Hawkins (Paul) of Decatur, GA, and Samuel Stewart of Macon, GA; her stepchildren James Tookes and Helen Tookes of Oglethorpe, GA; and a host of caring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, loving friends, and church family.

Judson "Kang Fish" Alridge, age 76, 356 Geneva Road, Buena Vista, Georgia, passed Saturday February 20, 2021 at the St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Moody Road, Tazewell, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Judson Fredrick Alridge, “Kang Fish”, was born September 18, 1944 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the late Michael Sr. and Vernice Alridge.  He was educated in the public school system of Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia.  He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1962.

At an early age, Judson accepted Jesus Christ and joined the Christian bandwagon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia.  He was a very active and dedicated member at his church.

After high school, Judson’s passion led him to driving eighteen-wheelers.  During his many endeavors, he decided to start Alridge Trucking Company. After many years of driving eighteen-wheelers, he decided to retire.  In his retirement, Judson found another passion, in which he showed an interest in farming.  This passion lead to him starting Alridge Farms.

In April 1973, he married the love of his life, the late Gloria Porter Alridge.  To this union, they were blessed with three beautiful children.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Porter Alridge; his parents, Michael Sr. and Vernice Alridge; his sister, Susanna Alridge Gardner and a brother, Joe “Lil Man” Alridge.

On Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021 at 6:36 pm at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Hospital, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, Judson Fredrick Alridge departed this earthly life for an eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

Judson leaves a legacy of golden, precious memories to his beloved family, his children: Judson Fredrick Alridge, Jr. of Buena Vista, Georgia; Vinson Alridge of Ellaville, Georgia; Fredrick Lamar (Jameia) Alridge of Richland, Georgia; Veronica Alridge (Timothy) Sales and Marcus Peiro (Rachel) Alridge both of Columbus, Georgia; his two siblings- Michael Alridge, Jr of Ellaville, Georgia and Linda Alridge Dawson of Warner Robins, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren; a devoted grandson-Dionne (Jessica) Alridge, Leshae Alridge, Breshae Alridge, Alasia Alridge, Alaju Willis, Demarion Sales, Jaila Sales, Jordyn Alridge, Serkimmer Alridge, Fredkeem Alridge, Valencia Alridge, Kelis Wilbron, Kason Yancie, Octavius Staton and Mariyah Alridge; and eight great-grandchildren; his aunts and uncles; Mary Fudge of Hartford, Connecticut; Michael Minter of Atlanta, Georgia; Jimmy (Ella) Porter,  Louise Tennyson, and Irene Porter Minter (Milton), all  of Buena Vista, Georgia; Nancy Porter of Jacksonville, Florida; his in-laws; Gail Alridge of Buena Vista, Georgia; Lester “June Bug” Ramsey, Jr, Carolyn (Elliott) Ashley, Esabelle Ramsey, Leroy (Kathy) Ramsey, and Janice Ramsey, all of Jacksonville, Florida; one special and devoted nephew-Joseph Gardner, Jr. of Cusseta, Georgia and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ronnie Coleman Norman, age 65, a native of Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia passed Thursday, February 18, 2021.  

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Ronnie Coleman Norman was born December 19, 1955 to Mashack “MH” Norman and the late Aretha Terry Norman.  He was a 1974 graduate of Schley County High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former member of the Union Hill A.M.E. Church.  He was married to the late Wyvon Moody.  He was blessed to be the father of five children which include Ronald K. Norman, Keith Hollis Norman, Shadrayia Norman, Shameka Norman and Derica Hicks; five grandchildren; five siblings,  Retired Sgt Major James Norman, Ft. Jackson, North Carolina, Melvin Norman (Mary), Warner Robins, Georgia, Annie Pearl Archie, Junction City, Kansas, Claudia “Norman and Beverly Shelton (Lamar) all of Ellaville, Georgia; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Alfonza Smith, age 61, 987 Flint River School Road, Montezuma, Georgia passed on February 13, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 26, Montezuma, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Alfonza Smith was born December 15, 1959 to J.W. Harris and Annie Smith Allen. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church of Montezuma, Georgia. Alfonza was employed with Easterlin Pecan Company.

He leaves to cherish his memories four children, Ashley Harvey, Alisha Tatum (Derrick), Latisha Harvey all of Perry, Georgia, Torez Williams, Alabama; ten grandchildren; siblings Sheila Smith, Atlanta, Georgia, Donnie Allen, Shandra Allen, Rosa Allen, Deborah Mccants all of Montezuma, Georgia, Christy Harris, Unadilla, Georgia; Christopher Allen, Lawton, Ok and Gloria Allen, Hartford, Connecticut; aunts, Mary Hammock, Devora Smith, Elois Clark, both of Montezuma, Georgia, Carolyn Smith Hartford, Connecticut; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including devoted friends, Vivian Harvey, Earnest Allen, Tony Thompson, Sonny Engram, and Jerry Washington.

​Graveside services for Ernest Lee Golphin, affectionately called "Meatball,” will held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

On Saturday, February 13th, Mr. Ernest Lee Golphin, “Meatball” as he was affectionately called, transitioned from labor to refreshment, departing this life after a brief illness. Meatball was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was an avid fisherman and loved working in his yard as well as those of his children. He was born to the parentage of late Willie and Christine Hicks Golphin on April 10, 1947. He was educated in Macon County, Georgia school system and graduated from Dennis Fulton Douglass High School in the Class of 1966. After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged after a year of service. Upon returning home, he was joined in holy matrimony to Annie Pearl Robinson on November 9, 1970.

Ernest was employed as machine operator at Cooper Lighting in Americus, Georgia for over 30 years until his retirement in April 2009. He was also a devoted member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Oglethorpe, GA, where he served on the steward board and as a tenor in the mass choir. He was a member of the American Legion Post #558 in Americus, Georgia. He was a Past Master of Oglethorpe Masonic Lodge #291 (PHA) and a member of the Past Masters’ Council.  He was also a member of two other Prince Hall Masonic Houses, namely Charlie Brown Consistory #353 and Al Rakim Temple #142.

Ernest is survived by; his wife of 50 years, Annie Pearl; his children, Ernest Clark of Lafayette, LA, Shawn Golphin of Montezuma, GA, Shannon (Demetrius) Smith of Kathleen, GA, Joseph Stewart of Clarksville, TN, Stanley (Renea) Golphin and Jason Golphin of Oglethorpe, GA; grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Deceased), Colby Smith, Jasmine Clark, Kevin Clark, Stanley Golphin, Jr., Christopher Golphin, Kelley Clark, Jason Golphin, Jr., and Zykierra Williams; sisters; Viderial Clark and Gloria Nelson of Oglethorpe, GA; brothers-in-law, Samuel Robinson (Helen) of Harrisburg, PA, Willie Woolfork Jr. (Connie) of Montezuma, GA; sister-in-law, Robbie Robinson of Marshallville, GA; Aunt; Willie Bell Gouch of Detroit, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; three dear friends, Benny Raines, Herbert Little and Marvin Hillman.

Artis “Butch” Williams, age 68, passed on February 7, 2021 at Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital, Fayetteville, Georgia.
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Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Artis “Butch” Williams  was born May 29, 1952  to the late Willie Williams and the late Mamie Williams. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He was employed with  Brewster Motor Coach, Gray Line Tours, and Southeastern Stages over the years. He was joined in holy matrimony the late Essie Kate Williams.

He leaves to cherishes his memories three children, Tawanda Anderson (Bobby), GA, Vernessa McKan (Christopher), GA, Martez Williams, WA; grandchildren, Jasmine Anderson, A’Shanti McKan,  Shamari McKan; great grandchild, Teagan McKan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

​Mr. Robert Lee Terry, Sr. age 82, 5621 Tappan Drive, Columbus, Georgia passed Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Rocky Hill Primitive Baptist Church,  3498 Concord Church Road, Ellaville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mr. Terry was born May 1, 1938 to the late Lonnie Harris and Ollie Rogers.  He was educated in the public school system of Schley County, Georgia.   He was a member of the historic Concord Holiness Church of the Concord Community.

Survivors are four children, Teddy Ray Swanson (Sherrill), Buena Vista, Georgia, Mattie Robinson (Brian), Enterprise, Alabama, Patricia Terry, Buena Vista, Georgia and Robert Terry, Jr. (Lizzie), Columbus, Georgia; a host of grandchildren including his dedicated granddaughters and care takers Zanna Terry and Janae Terry of Columbus, Georgia, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; siblings, Ernest James Rogers, Ellaville, Georgia, Luther Mae Rogers Swanson (David), Americus, Georgia; a son-in-law Jesse Franklin; a host of beloved nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Rosie Terry, Buena Vista, Georgia, Minnie Pearl Swanson and  David Swanson, Ellaville, Georgia, Bessie Brown, Manassas, Virginia, Sylvia Swanson, Americus, Georgia; Bobby Sampson, Ellaville, Georgia; and a host of other relatives and friends.