​Jamarcus DaBryant Bridges, of 135 6th Avenue, Buena Vista, Georgia, passed at the age of 23.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Josh Gibson Center, 20 Josh Gibson Way, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow at St. Paul C.M.E. Church Cemetery, GA Hwy 26, Buena Vista, 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, including burials, 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.​
 
Jamarcus was born August 31, 1998 to Bridgette Sales and Donnell Sales. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County and was a 2017 graduate of Marion Co. High School. He was as a member of Love & Peace Church of Buena Vista, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Annie Statum. Jamarcus was employed   at the Columbus Aludyne Foundry.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories to his parents, Bridgette Sales and Donnell Sales in Buena Vista, Georgia; siblings, Markeese Bridges and Jasmine Sales both of Buena Vista, Georgia, Brishon Bridges, Warner Robins, Georgia, Donterius Sales, Columbus, Georgia; grandmother Anita Wimbush, Buena Vista, Georgia; aunt/uncles Shawn Davis, Phoenix, Arizona, Annell Sales, Columbus, Georgia, Marlon Wimbush, Buena Vista, Georgia, and Xavier Wimbush, Buena Vista, Georgia; devoted aunt, Annie Rose Walton, Buena Vista, Georgia; devoted niece Kourtni Glass, Buena Vista, Georgia,; two god mothers Stephanie Stephenson, Laronda Holmes (Robert); a host of great aunts, great uncles, other relatives, and friends including a devoted friend Tara Milner and her kids Jaden Milner & Jamaria Milner of Buena Vista, Georgia and devoted friends, Jalen Tullis and Daryl Ragland.

Annette Baker Brown, age 61, 55A Felton Jones Circle, Ellaville, Georgia passed on February 22, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, February 27, 2022,  in the Lebanon Cemetery, Travelers Home Road, Ideal, 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, including burials, 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.​

Sister Annette B. Brown was born in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia on June 30, 1960 to Mother Elsie Williams Baker and Mr. Ervin S. Baker. At the age of 61, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, she moved into a prepared place not made with hands, but eternal in the Heaven. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and by two brothers, Larry D. Williams & Jesse Williams. Annette attended the public school in Ellaville GA and she went to Tri-County High School, Buena Vista, GA, in Marion County. She was a dedicated and faithful member of 4th United Holiness Church in Ellaville GA under the leadership of Elder Steven Anderson, Pastor.

She leaves to cherish memories her mother Elsie W. Baker, Ellaville GA; her devoted companion David Swanson, Ellaville GA; three daughters: Laquita Duhaney (Duane), Atlanta GA, Joveida Brown, Warner Robins GA, Ashley Brown (Israel); Three Step Children that she loved dearly: Dianne Clark, Jarod Williams, Americus GA, Jeffery Rogers Ellaville GA; nine grandchildren: ShTaydra Harris, Cornelius B. Fulks, Atlanta GA, Amaya Moore, Mariah Brown, Zamaya Fuller, Deiveion Fuller, Ellaville GA, Tiyra Baker, Jada Musselwhite, Cameron Brown, Warner Robins GA; Two Great Grandchildren: Nolan R. Huffman, Tray’von Moore; Five siblings: Jeannette Golphin, Ralph Williams (Charlene) Ellaville GA, Betsy Williams (Arthur) Swannanoa, North Carolina, Terrill T. Baker (April) Americus GA, James Cauley (Pearlie) Butler GA; A Special niece Kirby Clark and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Devoted Friends; Lillian Williams, Mary “Mae” Ford, Richard Brown, Mary F. Brown.

​Mrs. Emma Gene Minter, age 104, 2011 Greene Road, Ellaville, Georgia passed February 22, 2022, at home in the surrounding of her beloved family.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2022, at Staley Memorial Gardens, corner of Southerfield Road and Mayo Street, Americus, 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, including burials, 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.​
 
Emma Gene Minter was born February 6, 1918, in Schley, County, Georgia to the late Eddie Lee Chambliss and the late Hannah Blue Thomas. She was educated in the public school system of Schley County. She was preceded in death by two siblings Ouida Wright and Aaron Baisden. She was married to the late Orbie Minter and to this union 9 children were born one daughter preceded her in death Mary Ellen Sims.

She leaves to cherish her memories to eight children Dorothy Laster, Americus, Georgia, Ethelene Edge, Ellaville, Georgia, Arbie Ann Gordon (Richard), Atlanta, Georgia, John Thomas Minter (Brenda), Hartford, Connecticut,  Rodolph Minter (Annie), Smithville, Georgia, Hannah D. Minter, Ellaville, Georgia, James Minter, Fairburn, Georgia, Cara Stewart (Charlie), Ellaville, Georgia; 25 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; a son-in-law Harold Sims, Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and her beloved dog Rascal.  

Babbie Delois Felton, age 62, passed on February 19, 2022.

Public viewing will be held from 1:00-6:00 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2022, at Oglethorpe  Funeral Chapel Inc, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Funeral service will be held privately. 

What a Life to Remember

Babbie Delois Felton was born October 1, 1959 in Fort Valley, Georgia to Earlene Barnes Felton and the late Jimmie Lee Felton Sr. She was preceded in death by one sister Vanessa Yovone Felton; a devoted aunt Adeline Felton; aunts, Rosa Barnes, Reeda Mae Lindsey; and one uncle Anthony Barnes, Jr. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a 1977 graduate of Macon County High School. Babbie was a homemaker.  At an early age she joined the band of Christian believers at Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Preston King where she served in the Choir and Kitchen Committee.  Babbie loved to sing, bake, and have a good time with family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memories two children, Jonathan Felton (Laquawn), Bonaire, Georgia, Ursula Marshall, Marshallville, Georgia; five grandchildren, Jada Felton (whom was raised as her own), Yazmyne Walton, Harlem Felton, King Felton, Haiden Bivines; siblings, Dr. Jimmie Felton Jr. (Diya) Americus, Georgia, Leonard Felton, Vinings, Georgia, and Curtis Davis (Minnie Lee), Marshallville, Georgia; niece and nephew Colby Felton and Noah Felton; aunts and uncles, Eugene Felton Sr., Eddie Felton, Willie James Felton (Geneva), and Rudolph Felton all of Marshallville, Georgia; a host of cousins and friends including  a friend Rachel Ellison and two devoted friends who were like family Robert Shamel, and  Gynelle Gomillia-Shamel. 

Marcus Emanuel Dent, age 23, of Americus, Georgia passed on February 9, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 14, 2022, at Staley Memorial Gardens, on the corner of Southerfield Road and Mayo Street, Americus, 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, including burials, 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.​

Marcus Emanuel Dent was born in Albany, Georgia on February 23, 1998 to the parentage of LaKenya R. Johnson and Benjamin Dexter Dent. He was called home to be with the Lord, early Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022. At an early age Marcus joined the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Americus, GA. He served faithfully as a Junior Usher under the pastorage of Rev. Dr. H.C. Wilson. 

Marcus began his education in the Marion County Schools in Buena Vista, GA later transferring to Sumter County Schools and graduating from Americus-Sumter High School in Americus, GA Class of 2016. While in high school Marcus had a calling to work in the Funeral Business. He began his apprenticeship at Meadows Funeral Chapel in Oglethorpe, GA where he received excellent leadership and training to know wholeheartedly that was his passion. After graduating from high school, he attended (while working at Meadows Mortuary in Atlanta, GA) and graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Decatur, GA class of 2018. He served as an Embalmer and Funeral Director.

Marcus had another passion and that was to become a trucker, as a result, in 2019 he enrolled at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA in the Commercial Truck Driving Program (while continuing his employment at Meadows Funeral Chapel) and received his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). In addition, Marcus also completed his Degree in Marketing Management. During his matriculation at South Georgia Technical College, he was an exemplary student. He maintained a grade point average of 3.9. Marcus was on the Dean’s list from the beginning of his career at SGTC until his completion. After receiving his CDL he began driving for Budweiser -Albany, GA moving on to become a driver for Southeastern Sod and later, Woodgrain Millwork Inc. As time went on, he joined his father's trucking business as a driver with Dent & Sons Logistics. In June 2021, he became the very proud owner of his own trucking business M. Dent Logistics, LLC.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Williams and great grandmothers Mrs. Essie Johnson and Mrs. Willie R. Smith, great grandfathers Mr. Irvin Smith and Mr. Joe Johnson. 

Marcus was blessed with a large and loving family. He was very well-mannered, kind and soft-spoken. His amazing life will be forever cherished by his precious daughter whom he loved dearly Lauryn M. Dent of Plains, GA , his devoted mother LaKenya R. Johnson of Americus, G A and father Benjamin Dexter (Tongela) Dent, of Albany, GA. Grandmother Annie Pearl Johnson of Americus, Ga, Grandfathers Anthony Smith of Americus, GA. and Rev. Benjamin Dent of Albany, GA, siblings two brothers; Chadrick Blackshear and Le’Vonte (Tabitha) Dent all of Albany, GA, three sisters; Brittany Blackshear of Albany, GA, Aaliyah Dent of Dallas, TX, and Angel Williams of Atlanta, GA. Uncles and Aunts: Rodney (Sharon) Johnson, Torey (Kenyada) Smith, Starsha Key of Windermere, FL(central). Beverly Dent of Albany, GA. Great Aunts and Uncles: Charlie Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Gerald (Deborah) Johnson, Michael (Shirlene) Johnson, James Johnson, and Curtis Smith all of Americus GA, Shannon Johnson of Oberlin, OH, Alphonsa (Harriet) Smith of Blythewood, SC, Nathaniel (Cheryl) Smith of Fort Gaines, GA, James (Mavis) Smith of Fayetteville, NC, and Jerry (Connie) Smith of Villa Rica, GA., Shirley J . Cook, Cheryl Smith, Willie Smith (Tina), Mary (Sherwood) Butts,Jr. all of Americus , GA, Veronica (Walter ) Naylor, Albany, GA, Rovina (Tommie) Dunn of Atlanta, GA and Patricia (Oscar) Henderson of Martinez, GA. Great -great Aunts and Uncles: Elnora Girven, Lillie Mae Cladd of Americus, GA, Lois Taylor of Warner Robins, GA, Marilyn Wade of Atapulgus, Georgia, Jetson Dent, Pittsburgh, PA, Endiana Palmer,Albany, GA, Joseph (Monica) Dent, Albany, GA, Oree (Lola), Bowens Nieces and nephews: Kasey, Cameron, Malachi, Elijah, Jaylah, Dallas, Caden, Olivia, Mikayla, Karman and Kelton. Godfather: Willie Davis of Albany, GA, God sisters: Shanise Davis of Albany, GA, Lamiya Na’Sha Thomas of Buena Vista, GA. and a host of cousins and friends including Kalandra King and best friend GeoVante Carter also survive.

​Richard Gene Carson, age 54, 317 Drayton Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed Saturday morning at his home.   

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday morning, February 12, 2022 at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia.  The Reverend Keith Givens will officiate.

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, including burials, 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.​

Richard was born April 28, 1967 in Reynolds, Taylor County, Georgia to Joyce Green Carson and the late Henry  Clay Carson.  He acquired his education in the Macon County Public School whereas he obtained his high school education from the historic D.F. Douglass High School. Richard was employed with Purdue of Perry, Georgia for Thirteen years until he retired as a packer.

Richard leaves many fond memories to his son, Devante Joiner, Perry, Georgia; his loving mother, Joyce Carson, Montezuma, Georgia; three brothers, Reginald Carson, Marvin  Carson, both of Montezuma, Georgia, and Brian Carson (Shericka) of Warner Robins, Georgia; maternal aunts and uncles, Mildred Wells (Robert) Oglethorpe, Georgia, Janette Fields, Perry, Georgia, Ethel Mae Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia and Mary Francis Gilchrist (Eddie) Oglethorpe, Georgia, Ilene Wilder, Listerine Brooks, Katie Garner, all of Atlanta, Georgia Rozen Anderson, California, Clara Monford, Loretha Brady (Ronald) all of Atlanta, Georgia; maternal uncle, Herman Green (Hattie), Atlanta, Georgia; paternal aunts and uncles, Mae Julia Troutman (Wade), Marion, Ohio, Patricia Simmon (Jimmie), Florence, Alabama and Corene Ford, Reynolds, Georgia; great aunts and great uncles, Arlean Green Wilder, Herman Green (Hattie), Atlanta, Georgia, Lillie Manson, Hartford, Connecticut; Willie Jerome Troutman, Alfred Troutman, And Willie Edward Troutman all of Marion Ohio, Esmond Turner, Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces, nephews, other cousins and friends, including two devoted friends Donna Cosby and David Cosby of Locust Grove, Georgia.

Emmett Lee Heath, age 87, 971 Brady Road, Americus, Georgia, passed away January 31, 2022, at the Cordele Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cordele, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held virtually at 12:30 P.M., February 7, 2022.    

Emmett was born November 26, 1934 in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia to the late John & Beatrice Phillip. He was reared by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ann Heath. He was preceded in death a brother, John Tomason.  Emmett served in the United States Armed Forces. He was united in holy matrimony to his beloved Pauline Heath.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife Pauline Heath, Americus, Ga; thirteen children, Bryan Heath, Danny Heath, Gerard Heath, both of Ellaville, Ga, Tony Phillips, LaSchala Phillips, Sorrell Phillips (Kim), Carlos Washington, John Boone, (Barbara), all of Americus, Ga, Wendy Heath-Glover, Marietta, Ga, Nancy Smith, Warner Robins, Ga, Roderick Waymon, Marc Waymon and Crystal Kimbrough (Gabriel); thirty-six grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren; two sisters Ossie Manuel and Lovie Mae Ward; four brothers/ sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, a devoted  cousin Inez Moses.  ​