Mr. James D. Lockhart, age 64, Americus, Georgia passed Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the New St. Paul Baptist Church, Packing House Road, Americus, Georgia. Interment followed in the Old Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Sam Small Road, Americus, Georgia.

James was born August 23, 1946 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia to the late Andrew Lockhart and Edna Mae Brooks Lockhart. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. He was preceded in death four siblings, Willie Arthur Lockhart, James Brooks, Julia Harper and Ethel Lockhart. He was a member of the New St. Paul Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir.

Survivors include eleven siblings, Ola Baisden, Ella Ree Green, Leonard Lockhart, Edward Lockhart (Evanell), Sammie Lockhart (Melonie), Betty Jean Crudup, Annie Ruth Taylor, Robert Lockhart, Charlie Lockhart (Linda), Andrew Lockhart (Margie Wilbon) and Vernon Lockhart (Mary) all of Americus, Georgia; brother-in-law, Johnny Harper, Americus, Georgia; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Delois Green Law, age 53, 106 Morse Avenue, Montezuma, Georgia passed Friday, April 29, 2011 at her home.

The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Drayton Road, Byromville, Georgia. The Reverend Governor Gibson, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery.

Delois was born June 12, 1957 to Willie Lee “Japan” Green and the late Abbie Lee Felton Green. She was a 1977 graduate of Dooly County High School. She was united in holy matrimony September 1977 to Johnny Law and to this union they were blessed with five children. She joined the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age where she served faithfully on the Usher Board Ministry. She was employed as a cook with the Flint River Community Hospital for fifteen years until her health declined. She was a very energetic person and enjoyed playing sports. For a number of years she played with the City League Soft Ball Team as a catcher.

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband of thirty-three years, Johnny Law, Montezuma, Georgia; five children, Cryshendra Smith (Emmitt), Latorris Law, Clifton Law, Jalandra Law and Johnny Law, Jr., all of Montezuma, Georgia; five grandchildren, Tyisha Law (whom she reared from birth), Ja’Shon Law, Tyquavion Stephenson, Quantavious Smith and Juanderies Smith all of Montezuma, Georgia; Seven siblings, Eddie Green (Regina) Camden, New Jersey, Timothy Solomon, Montezuma, Georgia, Sherry Furlough, Camden, New Jersey, Evelyn Brown (Emmitte), Lillie Mae Green, Cynthia Green and Sandra Green all of Montezuma, Georgia; aunts and uncle, Eva Lou Green, Montezuma, Georgia, Inis Barron, Byromville, Georgia and Willie B. Harris, Montezuma, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jean Law, Emma Jean Law, Pearlie Law, Mamie Law, Willie Frank Law, Edward Law and Kennedy Law all of Warner Robins, Georgia, Nelson Law (Emma), Texas, Joe Spivey and Ray Charles Law all of Dooling, Georgia and Charles B. Law, Detroit, Michigan; a host of nieces and nephews; a host of beloved friends, including Emma Lester, Joyce Russell, Demetrius Redding, and Elaine Lanier.

Master DaKeidrian Rashad Pennamon, age 8, 1152 Summer Brook Road, College Park, Georgia passed April 29, 2011 at Egleston Children Hospital, Decatur, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Friday, May 6, 2011 at New Corinth Baptist Church, Spivey Street, Ellaville, Georgia. Interment followed in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion Road, Ellaville, Georgia.

DaKeidrian was a second grade student at West Clayton Elementary School of College Park, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Ernestine Johnson, and brother, Jaquarious Johnson.

Survivors are his parents, Danielle Pennamon, College Park, Georgia and Charlie Johnson, Jr., Ellaville, Georgia; eleven siblings, Devonte Pennamon, Demetrius Pennamon, Antavious Pennamon, Dajenai Pennamon, Antoinette Pennamon, Anya Pennamon and Antwain Pennamon all of College Park, Georgia, Tristan Johnson, Oglethorpe, GA, Charlie JaMon Johnson, Oglethorpe, GA., MacKenzie Johnson, Albany, GA, Serenity Johnson, Ellaville, Georgia; grandparents, Alice Pennamon, College Park, Georgia, Allen Pennamon, Jonesboro, Georgia and Charlie Johnson, Sr., Ellaville, Georgia; aunts & uncles, Alicia Pennamon, Jonesboro, Georgia and Teresa Edwards (Illy O.), Ellaville, Georgia; and a host of beloved great aunts, great uncles, other relatives, and friends.

Ms. Sharon Laverne Brown Green, age 55, 202 Roland Ave., Americus, Georgia passed April 23, 2011.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Bethesda Baptist Church, Forrest Street, Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow in Staley Memorial Gardens, Corner of Mayo Street and Southerfield Road, Americus, Georgia.

She was born January 24, 1956 to Ethel Shannon Brown and the late William B. Brown in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia. She was a 1976 graduate of Americus High School. In 1980, she received her Cosmetology Degree from South Georgia Technical School. Sharon was the owner of High Chic Beauty Salon and a beauty consultant with Mary Kay.

She was married to Jimmy Green and to this union three daughters were born.

Survivors are three daughters, Keisa Green Mansfield (Michael), Albany, Georgia, Krystal Green (James), Powder Springs, Georgia and Kristen Green Evans (Greg), Americus, Georgia; 4 grandchildren, Haley, Justin, Jordan and Jeremy; mother, Ethel Shannon Brown, Americus, Georgia; 4 siblings, Donald E. Brown, Lorenza J. Brown (Phyllis), Alicia B. Harvey (Frank) and Timothy J. Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, other relatives, including several devoted cousins, Jimmy Williams (Barbara), Marie Walker (Bill), Ethel Finch, Carolyn Tell (Ernest), Vincent Rogers, Johnny Rogers, George Rogers and friends.

Mr. Elmer J. Lowe, age 64, 1341 Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia passed Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 25, 2011 at Shade Arnold Baptist Church, Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment followed at 1:00 P.M. at Andersonville National Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Elmer J. Lowe was born October 21, 1946 to Mrs. Elene Adams Lowe and the late John Lowe, Sr. in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia. At an early age, he joined Shade Arnold Baptist Church. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He was a 1964 graduate of D. F. Douglass High School. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into the United States Air Force on August 13, 1964. During his time in the Air Force he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. On October 17, 1968, he was honorably discharged.

After serving his country, he moved to Hartford, Connecticut in 1968. He was a hard worker. He sought to help and encourage all who needed such. He was always busy and ever alert to find something to do or a word to encourage. After retiring in 2008 as a Furniture Assembler, he moved back to Georgia to be close to his immediate family.

Left to cherish his memories are a beloved mother, Mrs. Elene Adams Lowe, Montezuma, Georgia; three sons, Gary Felder (Ketena), Perry, Georgia, Mickey Lowe, Oglethorpe, Georgia and Detrick Whitaker, Unadilla, Georgia; a daughter, Sonja Jenkins, Atlanta, Georgia; four loving grandchildren, Garrick Cosby, Statesboro, Georgia, Marqui Felder, Atlanta, Georgia, Kenya Jenkins, Americus, Georgia and Kayla Felder, Perry, Georgia; three brothers, John Lowe, Jr. (Betty), Montezuma, Georgia, Billy Lowe (Lela), Atlanta, Georgia and Larry Lowe (LaVerne), Warner Robins, Georgia; two uncles, Jessie Adams (Doris), Perry, Georgia and Willie Westbury, Jr., Montezuma, Georgia; three aunts, Dorothy Jean Williams, Montezuma, Georgia, Rose Mitchell, Hartford, Connecticut and Louise Lowe, Perry, Georgia; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a devoted friend, Gladys Felder, Henderson, Georgia.

Mark Mann, age 42, 318 Oliver Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Tampa, Florida.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Champ Waters Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mark was born March 9, 1969 to the parentage of Mrs. Betty Rice Mann and the late Chase William Mann in Montezuma, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He attended his family churches both First Salem Baptist Church and Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. After graduating from high school, he moved to the Atlanta area where he was employed as a tractor trailer driver and also was employed with Wal-Mart Warehouse. Mark was a very humble and peaceful warrior who touched the hearts of many. He could make anyone laugh or smile with his great sense of humor.

Survivors are a beloved mother, Betty Rice Mann, Oglethorpe, Georgia; one daughter, Miranda Cromer Mann, Montezuma, Georgia; siblings, Patricia M. Perkins (Willie, Sr.), Jonesboro, Georgia, Jeanette Marks (Benny McCarthy), Warner Robins, Georgia, Charles Mann (Cathy), Montezuma, Georgia, Michael Mann (Anginette), Montezuma, Georgia, Virginia M. Hunter (Jeffery), Riverdale, Georgia, Alfonzo Mann (Kathy), Montezuma, Georgia and Jamesetta Harris, Montezuma, Georgia; uncles and aunts, James C. Mann (Luella), Earl Mann, all of Montezuma, Georgia, Wilie Rice, New Jersey, Eugene Rice, New York, New York, John H. Mann (Viola), Eirvin Mann (Pearl), all of West Palm Beach, Florida, Hargis Rice, Jr., Perry, Georgia, Willie Mann (Cathy), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Darryl Rice, Detroit, Michigan, Maggie Williams, New York, New York, Helen Anthony, Carrie McWhorter, Lizzie Rice, all of Orlando, Florida, Mary Summers, Shirley Horton, Lillie Ogburn, all of Macon, Georgia, Barbara Jolly, Warner Robins, Georgia, Mary P. Rice, Inez Woolfork (Alonzo), all of Montezuma, Georgia, Mae Bertha Jones, West Palm Beach, Florida; great aunts and great uncles, Ossie Mae Clark, Carrie Rackley, Sarah Hannor (Fred), all of Montezuma, Georgia, Fannie Hannor (Jerome), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Christine Mann, Mary Mann, Dorothy Mann, all of Florida and Henry Mann, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida beloved nieces and nephews, Lakesha (Chad), Lakeidra (Kevin), Carlos (Nathandriel), Tenesha, Shannon (Brandon), Shakina, Jakale, Wilie, Jr. (Bre), Jennifer, Tiffany, Camesha, Ashley, Chauncey (Precious), Charvis, Jannetta, Patraunna, Kylan, Mike, Jr. and Tyra; other relatives and sorrowing friends including a devoted friend and companion, Ms. Cherise Jackson.

Ms. Mary Lavern McKellar, age 64, 880 Highway 90 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed April 6, 2011 at her home.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Jehovah Baptist Church, 201 Chatham Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Ms. Mary Lavern McKellar was born July 31, 1946 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Parker and Ora Lee Jordan McKellar. She grew up in Oglethorpe, Georgia and received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Macon County. Mary confessed Christ at an early age and joined Jehovah Baptist Church where she served faithfully as long as her health permitted. While rendering service to Christ, she was elected to numerous positions and accomplished a multitude of duties and responsibilities. Included in her many assignments were: President of the Ushers’ Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, Member of the Missionary Ministry, Member of the Program Committee, Member of the Beautification Ministry, Member of the Culinary Ministry. Additionally, she was always ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Mary attended the Fort Valley State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in education. After completing further study at the university, she earned her Master’s Degree. She was employed by the Macon County Board of Education where she taught third, fourth, and fifth grades. Not being one to become complacent, Mary continuously sought additional education. She later enrolled at Troy State University, Troy, Alabama where she continued her studies. Upon completing requirements, she was awarded her Six-Year Certificate which is just a step prior to a Doctorate Degree. After shaping and educating young minds for thirty-two years, she retired in 2001. Mary was a kind-hearted, compassionate person who cared for the young and old alike.

Mary loved things of beauty and took pride in her decorating ability. Many of her arts and crafts were things of beauty and a pleasure to behold. Her culinary skills were unsurpassed; she could make any food taste good. Being the only girl, growing up among four boys made her our pride and joy. We had several little cute pet names we called her, but “Sister' was the favorite and I think we used it most of all. This we’ll never forget.

She was a member of the Macon County Retired Educators’ Association, The Fort Valley State Macon County Alumni Chapter, Baccheus Chapter 124 Order of Eastern Star, American Association of Retired Persons, and the Hometown Development Committee.

Left to cherish her memory are four siblings, Barry (Rose) McKellar Lauderhill, FL, James (Selma) McKellar Fort Valley, GA, Chester (Shirley) New York, NY, and Vincent (LaTrelle) Loganville, GA; six nephews: Gregory Curtis, Christopher George, James Bernard, Brian Orlando, Kevin Lewis, Anthony Michael; one niece Michelle Lavern; five grand nieces, Kayla Simone, Carolyn Hope, Arie Simone, Peyton Michelle, and Felicia Iola; four grand nephews, Trinitee Sky, Jonathan Christian, Andrew Jared, and James Austin; long-time and very dear friends Leola Hankerson and Abbie Weaver; three (just like family) superb caregivers Shirley Jolly, Patricia McKellar, and Hazel Thompson, who was also a good friend and confidant; two earlier caregivers, Mary Washington and Ollie Harris; a host of classmates, coworkers, relatives and friends.

Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Bailey Napper, age 87, 3504 Misty Valley Road, Decatur, Georgia passed April 6, 2011 at Peachtree Christian Ministries, 125 Georgia Highway 138 SW, Riverdale, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 110 McDuffie Street, Buena Vista, Georgia. Interment followed in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 160 Providence Church Road, Buena Vista, Georgia.

Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Bailey Napper was born July 2, 1923 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the late Arrie Williams Minter and Charlie Bailey. She acquired her education in the public school system of Marion County and her Christian upbringing in the Mount Zion Baptist Church where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined the band of Christian believers. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Elner Napper, Sr. and to this union they were blessed with four children. An avid gardener, she loved her flowers and working outdoors. A soft spoken woman of God, Virginia served as an usher in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Buena Vista for many years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where she joined Troy Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Nathaniel Williams.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memories her four children, Elner Napper, Jr. (Corine), Decatur, Georgia, Robert Napper, Decatur, Georgia, Alvin "Bubba" Napper, Buena Vista, Georgia and Arrie "Sister" Napper Avery, Decatur, Georgia; mother-in-law, Cora Napper, Columbus, Georgia; one step-sister, Nettie Murray, Buena Vista, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willie Val Napper (Jean), Lithonia, Georgia, Henry Napper (Mary),Bloomfield, Connecticut, Elizabeth Smith, Windsor, Connecticut, Ossie Williams, Jamaica, New York, Christine Brown (Charlie), Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Napoleon Hill, Sr., Oglethorpe, Georgia, Helen Minter and Ellen Minter, both of Buena Vista, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren, thirty nine great grandchildren, a host of beloved nieces, nephews including one devoted nephew, Leonard Minter, Buena Vista, Georgia. 

Mr. Simmie L. Floyd, age 80, 176 Railroad Street, Desoto, Georgia passed April 1, 2011 at the Phoebe Sumter Hospital, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Huntington Road, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow in the New Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Hooks Mill Road, Americus, Georgia.

Mr. Simmie L. Floyd was born August 21, 1930 in Sumter County Georgia to the late Tom Floyd and Mattie Folks McKenzie. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and he retired from Cordele Live Stock after 30 years of dedicated service.

Survivors are five children, Joyce Greene, Desoto, Georgia, Shirley Johnson, New York City, New York, Maurice Roundtree (Charlsee) Cordele, Georgia, Arthur Hayes (CeCe) Clearwater, Florida, Johnny B. Williams, Cordele, Georgia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, three siblings, Rosa McKenzie, Mamie McCray (Howard), Jessie McKenzie (Lucy) all of Desoto, Georgia, one sister-in-law Annie McKenzie, Desoto, Georgia, two aunts, Amy McGarrah, Americus, Georgia, Maude Brown, Jersey City, New Jersey and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Ms. Lillie Mae "Shug" Jones, age 89, Montezuma, Georgia passed Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Montezuma Health Care Center, 506 Sumter Street, Montezuma, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Minister Jeffery Rogers will officiate. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Ms. Jones was born in Macon County, Georgia November 15, 1921. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bettye Clark, one grandson, Robert "Adimu" Clark and her sister, Jessie Sanders Phillips. She was a member of the Shade Arnold Baptist Church.

Survivors are one daughter, Norma Kleckley, Long Island, New York one loving and devoted granddaughter, Marsha Jefferson (Kelvin), Montezuma, Georgia; two grandsons, Jerome Kleckley (Mary) and Morris Kleckley all of Long Island, New York; great granddaughter, Kyla Rogers, Montezuma, Georgia and great grandson, Deonski Rogers, Montezuma, Georgia; several nieces and nephews, Richard Phillip and Charlie Richard Phillips, Jr. both of Montezuma, Georgia, Belinda P. Moore and Sylvia P. Moore both of Knoxville, Tennessee; and other relatives and friends.