Carlean Walker Carson, age 80, passed on April 23, 2020 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. 

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, May 1, 2020 at Free Run Baptist Church Cemetery,  485 E Marshall Road,  Reynolds, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Carlean was born on January 25, 1940 in Garden Valley, Georgia to the late Hayward Walker Sr. and the late Susie Hicks Walker. She was preceded in death by her  children Edward Charles Carson, James Edward Carson, Freddie Joe Carson and Jerry Carson, sisters and brothers, Lillie Mae Simmons, Hayward Walker Jr., Willie Walker, Henry Walker,  Jodie Bell Williams, Inez Walker Turner, Mary Brown,  and  Bertha Mae Jolly.  She was educated through the Macon County Community Churches and Schools. She was a member of Free Run Baptist Church in Reynolds, Georgia.  She was joined in will holy matrimony  to the late Willie Joe Carson. Carlean was a homemaker.

She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters Barbara Carson, Emily Carson (Leon Smith), all of  Fort Valley, Georgia; grandchildren, Jasmine Carson, Vernita Carson, Amy Cochran, James Carson, Leondra McClendon, Keshun Carson, Kemarion Carson; great grandchildren Ja’Mauni Carson, Ja’Zaya Carson, Valaysha Womack, Marquis Johnson, Jayden Green Wood, Sy’Kyrie Perkins, Day Shawn Carson; two brothers Richard Walker, Hartford Connecticut and Lonnie Walker (Charlene), South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Nettie Mae Walker, Butler, Georgia, and Judy Walker, Hartford Connecticut; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a devoted niece and caretaker Fannie Bailey of Ideal, Georgia.

​Mr. Elijah Holmes, Jr., age 75, passed on April 20, 2020 at the Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

​Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

On July 25, 1944, Mr. Elijah Holmes Jr. was born to the late Mr. Elijah Holmes Sr. and the late Mrs. Exie Kinchens Holmes. He was born in Dooly County, Georgia and the family later moved to Cordele, Georgia.

Elijah was educated in the public schools of Crisp County, Georgia. He accepted Christ and worshipped at the Church of Christ.

Elijah better known as “Lijah” was a quiet person who liked to keep to himself. He enjoyed fishing, upholstering and fixing up old cars. He loved to dress nice. Elijah worked at Helena Chemical Company in Cordele, Georgia until his health failed. Mr. Elijah was a long time resident of the Pinehill Nursing Center of Byromville, Georgia.

On Monday, April, 20, 2020 he peacefully transitioned from this life at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his son James Junior Merrell.

He is survived by his five children Sharon Merrell King (Eugene) of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Anthony Paul of Cordele, Georgia, Regina Michelle Hayes, Atlanta, Georgia, Marion Tamika Hayes, and Keon Clark (Keyondra) of Cordele, Georgia; two sisters, Annie Mae Redding (Arthur) of Macon, Georgia and Maggie Bell Brown of Cordele, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Chad Davis, Cordele, Georgia, Shabreka Merrell, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Mykaula Harvey, Cordele, Georgia, Anthony Paul Jr., Cordele, Georgia, G’Quesia Lychielle Rivera, Atlanta, Georgia, Raphael Francisco Rivera Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, Akasha Briana Wedges, Albany, Georgia, Carsaveon Marquez Harvey, Albany, Georgia, Jayden Clark Cordele, Georgia, and Justin Clark, Cordele, Georgia; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives who will forever cherish the love shared by Elijah.

Memorial services for Ervin Cook will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time

Ervin Cook was born May 6, 1952 to the late Willie Cook Sr. and the late Emma Finch. He was educated through the public school system of Sumter County. He served in the United States Army for several years. 

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Pruitt Health-Valdosta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, it pleased our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to remove Ervin from this walk of life and this troublesome world to reside in a world of peace and tranquility. Ervin was preceded in death by two brothers: Willie Cook Jr. and Larry Cook.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories: two daughters, Erika Cooks, Lehigh, Florida, Destiny Black, Atlanta, GA; a son, Irvin Cook, Americus, Georgia; a grandchild: Aziah Campbell, Lehigh, Florida; siblings Annette Westbrook, Lester Cook, Rosa Cooper and Edward Cook; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

​Bennie Rumph, III, age 50, 316 Libra Drive, Marshallville, Georgia passed Saturday April 18, 2020 at the Navicent Peach County Hospital, Byron, Georgia.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Louis C.M.E. Cemetery, 3829 Camp John Hope Road,  Fort Valley, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. 

Mr. Bennie was born August 1, 1969 in Marshallville, Macon County, Georgia to Bennie Rumph Jr. and Irish Dean Nedd.  He was a 1987 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School, Montezuma, Georgia. During his tenure at D. F. Douglass he enjoyed playing football and basketball.  He retired from Arrow Head and Robins Air Force Base Department of beautification and landscaping as a small machine operator.  He attended Saint James C.M.E. Church of Marshallville, Georgia.  His hobby included repairing lawn mowers, weed eaters, and bicycles (he enjoyed riding his bike).

He leaves a host of beloved memories to his beloved family which includes: his parents, Bennie Rumph, Jr. Marshallville, Georgia and Mrs. Irish Nedd, Perry, Georgia; seven siblings, Iris Jean Rumph Barner (Larry), Macon, Georgia, Marilyn Rumph, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Arthur Rumph, Alex Rumph, Marshallville, Georgia, Pamela Rumph Matheny (Jere’) Lake Mary, Florida, Shanay Barner French (Keith), Ft. Valley, Georgia and Marilyn Barner, Warner, Robins, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Edna Nedd, Perry, Georgia, Jessie Sipp, Orlando, Florida, Willie Lou Leary, Marshallville, Georgia, J. C. Rumph (Annie Mae) and Eddie Rumph both of Ft. Myers, Florida; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, including his favorite nieces, Brandesha Barnes, Shatorrica Barnes, and Keyonna Barnes, other relatives and friends.

Willie Frank Odums Jr., age 69, passed on April 17, 2020 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus, Georgia. 
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The funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia. 
  
Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time.We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. 

​Willie Frank Odums Jr. was born on February 3, 1951 in Americus, Georgia to the late Willie Frank Odums and the late Mamie Lee Sapp.  He was also preceded in death by his stepson, Darrin Ross; two sisters, Pamela Ellis and Lisa Perry; and a beloved special cousin, Marian Johnson.  He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County.  He was an active member of New Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Seniors Ministry. Willie enjoyed reading and listening to Jazz music. Willie served his country in the United States Army.  After the Army, he spent most of his professional life in Sales.   

He is survived by his children, Melvin Louis, Texas, Kimberly Wilson (Corey), Lithonia, Georgia, Asha Cannon (Eric), McDonough, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Briana Louis, Miranda Ross, China Ross, Darrin Ross, Jr., Katherine Wilson, Alex Odums, Lauren Wilson, Jordan Tucker, and Jaleb Clark; six great grandchildren; siblings William Ellis (Deborah), Annandale, Virginia, Linda West, Washington, D.C., Donna Hooks (Wayne), Oxen Hill, Maryland, and Sara Perry, Washington, D.C.; an uncle, James Merritt, Americus, Georgia; great uncle, Charles Dukes (Florida); a special cousins Tommy Welborn, Michael Welborn (Kimberly), and LaDaisy Battle (Larry); a lifelong friend, David Barnes (Alayo), Washington, D.C; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Corine “Tee” Harris Griffin,  age 85, passed on April 17, 2020 at the Perfect Care Senior Living Home in Americus, Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.  

Corine “Tee” Harris Griffin was born on March 22, 1935 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Booker T.  Harris and the late Clara Tookes. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Willie Mae Hankerson and Hannah Tookes.   At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.  She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Garden Valley where she served on the usher board.  She was employed with Southern Frozen Food in Montezuma, Georgia.  Corine was also a homemaker she loved cooking, sewing, fishing and spending time with her family. 

Corine was joined in holy matrimony to the late L.J. Griffin and to this union seven children were born, one daughter preceded her in death Clara Regina Griffin. 

She leaves cherish her memories: six children, Gilbert (Mary) Harris, Ideal, Georgia, Joyce Griffin (Samuel) Jones, East Point, Georgia, Cynthia Griffin (Lorenzo) Patterson, McDonough, Georgia, Michael Griffin, Ideal, Georgia, Bobby R. Griffin, Atlanta, Georgia, and Shelia Griffin (Leon) Davis, Americus, Georgia; five grandchildren, Keysha Harris (Stephen) Knights, Locust Grove, Georgia, Trae Jones, East Point, Georgia, Samuel J. Jones, East Point, Georgia, Phaedra Griffin (the granddaughter she helped to rear), U.S. Army, and Jessica Davis, Americus, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Eli Knights, Ethan Knights and Elliott Knights; one sister Learel Chisholm, Quitman, Georgia  sister and brother-in-law, Beulah Griffin, Ideal, Georgia, James Mathis, Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews , cousins, other relatives and friends.

Jacquelyn Denise Fulks-Roberts, age 61, passed on April 15, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. ​

Jacquelyn was born in  Atlanta, Georgia to the late Roosevelt Fulks Sr. and the late Verna Joiner-Fulks. She was reared by her grandparents the late Troy and Louise Fulks in Garden Valley, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her son Garrett A. Roberts, sister Geraldine Manson and a brother-in-law Phillip Journey.  At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant/Traveler’s Rest C.M.E. Church where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. Jacquelyn also was loyal attendee at Christian Life Church in Montezuma, Georgia. She was educated in the public school system of Macon and Fulton Counties. In 1977, she graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Atlanta, Georgia.  She furthered her education at Rutledge College where she was received a diploma as a Medical Assistant.  

Jacquelyn enjoyed reading, gardening, singing, walking, exercising, tutoring kids, and spending time with her family.

On July 18, 1985 two hearts became one Jacquelyn and Garry Roberts were joined in holy matrimony.

She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband Garry Roberts, Montezuma, Georgia, a beloved only child Janeseia T. Roberts, Montezuma Georgia; ten siblings: Charles Joiner, Atlanta, Georgia, Gary McCrary (Regina) Powder Springs, Georgia, Rosa Mae Fulks, Roosevelt Fulks Jr, both of Atlanta, Georgia, Wanda Hutchens, Powder Springs, Ga, David Fulks, Troy Lee Fulks,  Yolanda Fulks , Diane Williams (Prince), all of Atlanta, Georgia and Betty Mae Harris Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts/uncles: Mozelle Hubbard, Gladolia Slaton, Louvenia Coleman, all of Atlanta, Georgia, Morris Joiner (Claudette), Chicago, Illinois, Kacy Joiner, Matilda Joiner, both of Atlanta, Georgia, Florence Gouch, Garden Valley, Georgia, Troy Folks, Jr. (Minnie) , West Palm Beach, Florida, Walter Fulks, Atlanta, Georgia, Ernestine Fulks, Garden Valley, Georgia, Bennie Fulks (Sandra), Atlanta, Ga, and Harvey Fulks (Carolyn), Montezuma, Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law: Willie F. Roberts (Angela), Byron, Georgia, Benda Ellis, Alfonzo Roberts, both of Montezuma, Georgia,  Edmond Journey, Macon, Georgia, Cynthia Dunlap (Sylvester), Pine Mountain, Georgia, Cussetta Journey, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Helen Walters (Johnny), Montezuma, Georgia, Bobby Journey (Karen), Americus, Georgia, Charlie Journey, Montezuma, Georgia, Joseph Journey, Fort Valley, Georgia, Quincy Journey (Tiffanie), Byron, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, other and relatives and friends including: Rita Ogburn, Mary Nell Roland (Gene), Ananias Hubbard, (Laura), Pastor DeRita Solomon (John), Johnny Brown (Viletta Belvin), Renee Fitzgerald Harris, Warren James (Tina), J.W. West, Greg Paremore (Patricia), Rev. Sidney Kendrick (Lila), Rev. Willie Barber (Mary), Pastor William Rand (Shuri) and the Christian Life Church Family.

Mrs. Nissie Mae Martin Felton, age 88, passed on April 14, 2020 at Coliseum Medical Center, Macon, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time.We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.  

Nissie Martin Felton  was born in Montezuma, Georgia to the late M. B. Martin and the late Laura Brown Martin.  She was raised by her stepmother Mrs. Christine Martin. She is preceded in death by three children Johnny Frank Riggin, Artis Riggin, Liz Jones, a step son Lawrence Haslem Jr.,  siblings James Martin, Melvin Martin, Willie B. Martin, Carrie Troutman, Martha Sanders, and Alice Caldwell.  She was educated within the Macon County Community.  At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savoir and joined the Christian believers at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to First United Holiness Church where she served in the choir, usher board, and on the mother board.  For many years she was employed as a housekeeper for local families. She enjoyed sewing, singing in the choir, and spending time with her family.  In  1975, a  season of love was in full bloom, when Nissie was married to the late Pate Felton. They were wed in holy matrimony on August 7, 1975.

She leaves a lifetime of memories to her beloved family including her five children, Laura O’Neal, Detroit, Michigan, Patrica Riggin-Collins, Detroit, Michigan, Charles Riggins (Kim), Rex Georgia, Calloway Riggins (Sylvia), Clinton Township, Michigan, and Keith Felton, Montezuma, Georgia; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; three sisters Annette Smith, Montezuma, Georgi, Mary Hill , and Roberta Stockner (Robert),  all  of Naples, Florida; host of nieces, nephews,  relatives and friends, Elder Michael Coley and her First United Holiness  Church Family.

Elder Emmett Battle, age 65, 806 Willis Street, Americus, Georgia passed April 6, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, 677 Church Street NE, Marietta, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date and time.

​Emmett was an exceptional person who was born March 13, 1955 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Henry T. Battle and the late Josephine Kelley Battle.  Emmett had a zeal for learning and hands-on education.  He was a 1973 graduate of historic Marion County High School.  With his interest in cars, he immediately enrolled at South Georgia Technical College where he pursued a degree in Auto Mechanic Collision and Body Repair. Service to his country was also another interest of his; he enlisted into the United States Army in 1974 and was honorably discharged in 1977.  May the service he rendered his country be forever cherished by a grateful nation. He enjoyed a tour of duty with the Buena Vista Police Department for over two years. He attended Valdosta State University for his teaching certification.  Emmett was employed with the Marion County Board of Education and retired after twenty-eight years of dedicated services. His work ethics were not limited to education. For thirty seven years he was a servant of God, carrying and preaching about the Savior, Jesus Christ.  Servant of God, well done, rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master’s joy.

Emmett was united in holy matrimony to his one and only love, Ellen Sales and to this union they were blessed with four children. One child, Patrick Battle, and one grandchild, Patrice Battle, preceded him in death.

Life for Emmett was a pleasure to live, he enjoyed detailing cars, playing basketball, checkers, spades (he was known as military champ in spades), and spending time with his family especially his grands.

Survivors include a loving and devoted wife of forty-two years, Ellen Sales Battle; three children, Keeyon Battle and Sarah Battle Brown (Dallas) all of Americus, Georgia and Kevin Battle, Buena Vista, Georgia; four grandchildren, Shaniya Battle, Christian Battle, Kamiya Battle and Ayden Battle; four siblings, Pearlene Josey (James), Henry T. Battle, Jr., Cathy Thornton (Rodney) all of Buena Vista, Georgia and Stanley Battle (Rachel), Hope Mills, North, Carolina; one aunt, Minnie Battle, Americus, Georgia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Sales, Sr. (Bertha), Buena Vista, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph Sales, Jr. (Louise), Ralph Sales (Sherry) all of Tazewell, Georgia, Johnny Sales (Sandy), Stockbridge, Georgia, Jamaine Sales (Kimberly), Atlanta, Georgia; devoted cousins and friends which include Sandra Fulks, Mary Williams (Freddy), Earnestine Dixon all of Ellaville, Georgia, Benny Sales (Justine),  Minister Ray Sales (Annie) all of Buena Vista, Georgia and Bishop James Lundy and First Lady and the Tabernacle of Faith Church Family.