Graveside services for Geneva Porter Leary will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Champ Waters Cemetery, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

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 a 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 April 27, 2024, Geneva Leary, our beloved matriarch passed away. Geneva was 84 years old. Geneva was born in Macon County, GA on May 9, 1939, to the late Lera Jackson and Marion Porter. Losing her mother at an early age, Geneva was raised by the wondrously nurturing Maryland Jackson James. Geneva spent her formative years in Macon County, Georgia. However, Geneva moved to Atlanta early into her adult life to make a life for herself and provide support for her young daughter. Garnering a myriad of experience from job roles spanning 50 years, Geneva dedicated more than 15 years with Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). The years at GWCC gave Geneva a deep sense of pride, where she ultimately retired from the organization.

Geneva is survived by her only child, Faye D. Lowe of Atlanta, Georgia; two grandchildren, Lawanda (Xavier) Edwards and Roy (Ivory) Rogers; six great-grandchildren, Jasmin Rogers, Yasmin Rogers, Nya Rogers, Roy Rogers III, James Edwards, and Romeo Rogers; four great great-grandchildren, Monet Rogers, Riley Rogers, Royal Rogers, and Ra’Nylah Rogers; one brother, Madison Porter of Oglethorpe, Georgia; ten special cousins (siblings-of-the-heart), Timothy Jackson, Fannie Greene, Clarence (Gladis), Elvis (Benita) James, Johnny (Joann) James, Lafayette James, Cheffie Williams, Carl Lorenzo James, Maryland James, and Lucille Jordan; one aunt, Marie Jackson; two nieces, Femi Porter and Farah Porter Jefferies; a host of other beloved cousins, family members, and friends. Geneva lived her life to the fullest. Geneva’s memory will be forever cherished by her family and friends. We will forever honor the legacy of a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact on us all.

Curtis Jackson, age 74, passed on April 25, 2024.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Friendship Baptist Church, 411 Cotton Avenue, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.

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 a 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.

Lena Bell Mays Fuller, age 79, passed on April 21, 2024.

A wake will be held from 3:00-4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 260 W. Allen Street, Leslie, Georgia. Burial will follow at Council Cemetery,  Hwy 195, DeSoto, Georgia.

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 a 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.

Lena was born January 3, 1945, to the late Ernest & Lena Horton Mays. She was educated in the public school system of Lee County. She was employed at Davidson Textron for many years. Lena was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. On January 20, 1965, two hearts became one when Lena was joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life Roosevelt Fuller Sr. 

On April 21, 2024, God called Lena name so softly, that only she could hear, and no one heard the footsteps, of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose her, but she did not go alone, for part of us went with her, the day God called her home. As Lena entered eternal rest she was greeted by her son Roosevelt Anthony Fuller, siblings Almeta Mays Smith, Mary Paul, Jack Mays, sisters in law, Mamie Dice, Patricia Fuller, aunts and uncles JC (Everly) Mays, Robert (Norma) Mays, Arthur Lee (Ella Ruth), Mays, James, Mays, Willie James (Annie) Horton, William Daniels. 

She leaves a lifetime of memories to beloved husband of 59 years Roosevelt Fuller Sr., DeSoto, Georgia; her loving children, Joyce Fuller, Desoto, Georgia, Toney Fuller (Vetra), West Point, Georgia, Randy Fuller (Alexandra), Americus, Georgia; step children Roosevelt Dice, Miami, Florida, Dorothy (Tommy Lee) Jones, Americus, Georgia, Leather Ingrams, Delaware; 14 grandchildren a host of great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren; brother Ernest Mays, Leesburg, Georgia; brothers and sisters in law John Smith, Americus, Georgia, Dessie Fuller, Everrine Roberson both of Desoto, Georgia, Elmore (Jessie Mae) Fuller, Americus, Georgia, Isiah Fuller Jr., DeSoto, Georgia, Walter (Dorothy) Fuller, DeSoto, Georgia; goddaughter Carolyn Jenkins, Warner Robins, Georgia, devoted friends Alma Williams, Bettye Zanders, Vickey Mathis and Otha Lee Shelter; of host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Eddie Jean Turner Dice, age 75, passed on April 21, 2024.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Big Bethel Baptist Church, 1330 N Jackson Street, Americus, Ga. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.  

​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 a 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.

Eddie Jean Turner Dice was born on July 24, 1948, in Sumter County, Americus, Georgia to the late Georgia Mae Turner Furlow and the late Arthur Lewis Black. Eddie Jean began her Christian walk as a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Americus, GA. “Jean” as she was affectionately called, was a 1969 graduate of Staley High School. She was a hard, dedicated worker who gave twenty-five years of service to the Manhattan Shirt factory. In 1995 she decided the work must continue and gave Cooper Lighting in Americus, Georgia sixteen faithful years before retiring on April 8, 2011. “Jean” lived her life as a sassy dresser who loved to dance to any beat. Eddie Jean was a free-flowing spirit with an exceptional and noticeable smile. She loved her family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. She was a one-of-a-kind Mother, protective sister, dedicated aunt, and a wonderful grandmother, and Loving Great Grandmother.

On Sunday April 21,2024 Eddie Jean transitioned from her earthly home to live eternally with the Lord. As Eddie Jean enters the gates of Heaven She will be welcomed to the arms of her late children, Broderick Turner,
Bradford Turner, Rodney Turner, and Baby Boy Turner.

Eddie Jean leaves behind her devoted husband Mr. Micheal Dice, her one and only loving and devoted daughter Jeanie T. Walker (affectionately known as Tami) (Fiancé Derrick L. Andrews) Americus, Georgia. Her loving and caring grandchildren: Chelsea Melton and Jaylen Walker. The apple of her eye, her great grandson Ayden K. Hooks, all of Americus, Georgia. One sister, Yvonne (Mark) Lewis, Boynton Beach, Florida. Five brothers: Robert Furlow (Sharon), Donald Black, Randy (Brenda) Black, Linton (Donna) Black, Naveron Turner. Two God children Sherronda Lundy Ross and Shunta Leverette both of Americus, Georgia. Sorrowing friends: TaTena Butts, Bertha Dice, Shabreka Rivers, Catherine Nelson, Edward Cook, Sally Mills, Anita Lyles, Maria Coley, Elaine Sims, Marietta Walker, and Beverly Carter and a host of loving cousins and relatives.

Velma Dean Davis Hayes, age 60, passed on April 16, 2024.

A wake will be held from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church, Hwy 26 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

​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 a 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.

​Bennie B. Rumph II passed at the age of 80.

The graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Louis C.M.E. Church, Camp John Hope Road, Marshallville Georgia.

​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 a 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.