Katie Rene Collins Smith, age 66, 547 Tarrer Street, Ideal, Georgia passed Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Whitewater 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 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.​
 
Katie Rene, as she was affectionately called often by loved ones and friends, was born July 11, 1954 in Ideal, Macon County, Georgia to the late Irene Ford Collins and the late Homer Collins, Sr.  She was educated in the public school system of Macon County whereas she was a student at Ideal Elementary and later D. F. Douglass High School.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late Leroy Smith Sr. and to this union five children was born; two sons and one daughter preceded her in death Leon Smith, Leroy Smith, Jr. and Charlene  Smith.

She leaves a legacy of love and many joyful memories to her beloved family including two loving daughters, Patricia McClendon (James) of Montezuma, Georgia and Mollie Smith Roberts (John), Ideal, Georgia; siblings, Homer Collins, Jr. (Gwen), Betty Ann Collins Hillmon (Larry), Joann Bellmary, Willie Morris Collins, Savannah Johnson (Neal), Lora Collins, all of Ideal, Georgia and A. C. Collins of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Kelvin Collins, Deon Collins, Danyell Collins, Leondra McClendon, Herbert James McClendon, Erica Smith Angela Smith, Shonda Smith, Tiffany Smith, Ke’Morrion Carson and Ke’shawn Carson; a host of great grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Elmer Braxton. Dorothy Jolly, Fred Collins, Juanita Collins and Tommy Collins all of Daytona Beach, Florida Carrie Pearl Byse, Earl Collins both of Ideal, Georgia and a host of beloved cousins and friends

Graveside services for Mrs. Christine Hinton will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery Rostrum, 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.​
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Mrs. Christine Hinton, daughter of the late Henry Smith and Essie Mae Preston Smith, was born December 21, 1947 in Montezuma, Georgia. She transitioned into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday May 20, 2021 surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Christine was educated at the old historic Flint River Farm School and D.F. Douglass High School. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Willie Jessie Hinton, and from this union seven children were born. One infant son, Patrick preceded her in death along with five siblings, Annie Ruth Barnes, James Smith, Henry Smith, Emmitt Smith, and Pearlene Harvey. She retired from the Macon County School system after thirty-two years of dedicated service. She also worked and provided selfless service to the Flint River Hospital for many years. Christine was a devoted member of the Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, GA.

Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated friend who never met a stranger. She had an infectious personality and always made everyone around her feel special. She took great pride in her yearly Christmas display that brought joy to many in the community.

Christine leaves precious memories to be cherished by her devoted and loving children: Deon (Toni) Hinton, Belton, TX, Tonya (Kim) Mendez, Fort Polk, LA, Timothy Hinton, Belton, TX; Stacy Luster, Belton, TX; Angela Hinton, McDonough, GA; Shadrick Hinton, Montezuma, GA: fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; her siblings: Lucille (Johnny) Cullen, Miami, FL, Merlene Smith, Montezuma, GA, Herman (Daisy) Smith, Byromville, GA. She also leaves behind a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

​Eddie Mae Jackson Williamson, age 73, passed on May 19, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM on the lawn of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 630 Mask Road, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.

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.​

Eddie Mae Jackson was born the second child and oldest daughter to the parentage of Eddie Daniel Jackson and Annie Lou Merritt Jackson on September 18, 1947 in Americus, Georgia.

Eddie Mae was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, graduating from Sumter County High School in 1965. She was reared giving thanks and service to God at New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Soon after graduating from high school, Eddie Mae married and moved to Hartford Connecticut where she and her husband welcomed two handsome sons, Eddie “Stevie”, Jr. and Calvin, to the family and she doted on them whenever and wherever she could.  Eddie Mae secured employment at Pratt and Whitney where she mastered her craft as an inspector.  She often shared stories about her experiences and relationships gained there.  She remained at Pratt and Whitney for many years until she decided to retire and soon returned to Georgia. 

Eddie Mae married Eugene Williamson of Schley County and they shared over 20 years of love and devotion until his passing in October 2020. 

As she settled back into a more calming and serene “country” life, Eddie Mae would not sit still and even though retired, she continued to work.  She found a new love of service for children in the Sumter County School System.  Eddie was drawn to lending herself to special needs students and relished numerous opportunities to hone in on her giving spirit and joyful personality through developing bonds with them and their families. 

“Mrs. E.”, as she was affectionally known by her students and colleagues, always displayed a natural sense of caring and purpose which soon radiated throughout the building and eventually everyone grew to know and love her.

She was a free spirit and easily adapted with any population, whether young or old. She never met a stranger.  Eddie Mae was generous, mild-mannered, kindhearted, and caring.  She loved to cook and was well known for her delicious sweet potato pies.  She was an unwavering caregiver to her father, mother, aunt and husband.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Wallace, Samuel, Burl, and Patricia and her special aunt, Sylinda ”Nig” King, who was like a second mother to her. 

Eddie Mae received her final call and release of service from this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Her legacy of love and fond memories will be cherished by all that knew and loved her.

Forever to celebrate her life she leaves her sons, Eddie “Stevie” Stephens, Jr., Hartford, Connecticut and Calvin Stephens, Marlboro, NY; three step-children, Kerry (Sonja) Williamson, Sr., Rosalyn Williamson, Dexter Williamson, Sr., all of Americus, GA; grandchildren, Eddie Jervon (Shannon) Stephens, Brittney Stephens, Chasity Stephens, Charvonne (Andre) Robinson, and Amber Johnson, step-grandchildren Brandon, Kenyeta, Kerry, Jr., Christopher, Cortez, Ronrica, Dawn, Jessica, Kerridias, Kerin, Dexter, Jr.; great-grandchildren; two loving and devoted brothers,  Ansley (Sharon) Jackson and Johnny (Vanessa) Jackson; a caring and faithful sister-in-law Peggy Jackson, all of Americus, Georgia;in-laws/spouses, Mary Lizzie Beavers, Willie Arthur (Rose) Williamson, Christine Stewart, Josephine (Samuel) Mercer, Annie Mildred Williamson, Annie Pearl (Paul) Smith, Mary Francis Hayes, Ella Pearl Williamson, Minnie Williamson; aunts, Mozelle Harris, Atlanta, Georgia and Mattie Jackson, Rochester, New York; devoted friends Linda Ward, Ann Sawtelle, Denise Johnson, Hattie Ferguson, Abidel Battle and “ her boutique shopping club”, Cheryl Raven, Pam Dowdell, and Anna Sumlin; and a host of beloved nieces (including Ashunia Pless and Lashonta Glover), nephews, cousins and friends.

​Emma Ruth Murray Street, age 71, 172 Ellenjay Drive, Buena Vista, Georgia passed May 19, 2021 at her home in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel Church Road, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.  The Reverend Kenney Gouch, pastor, will officiate. A repast will be followed with a boxed lunch from the fellowship hall.

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. Street was born in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia December 28, 1949 to the late Roger Tymes and the late Oris Murray Tymes.  She acquired her education in the public school system of Marion County.  She joined the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age whereas she served on the usher board ministry for a number of untiring years.  She was an active member of the Yuletide Chapter Order Of Eastern Star, Buena Vista, Georgia.  After 44 years of dedicated services she retired from Tyson Food. Inc.

She was united in holy matrimony to Nathaniel Street, Jr.  She was blessed to be the mother of five children, one daughter preceded her in death, Mary Linda Dixon.  She was also blessed with thirteen grandchildren¸ two grandsons preceded her in death, Lorico Dixon and Antonious Denzel Dowsey.

Survivors include: a loving husband, Nathaniel Street, Jr., Buena Vista, Georgia; Three children: Ricky Dixon, Boston, Massachusetts, Steve Dixon and Natoria Street both of Buena Vista, Georgia. Eleven grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Seven siblings, Roger Tymes, Robert “Sonny” Tymes, Samuel Tymes, and Gladys Tymes Johnson all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Mary Lee Tymes Murray, Winter Haven, Florida, Linda Dixon Robinson and Mary Tymes  both of Columbus, Georgia.  Also her beloved cousins, friends, and her extended family Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.

Robert Andre Walker, age 47, passed on May 17, 2021 at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Felton Chapel Independent Church Cemetery,  GA Hwy 128, 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.​

Robert Andre Walker was born on July 3, 1973 in Oglethorpe, Georgia to Robert Lewis Walker and the late  Clara Jean Warren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clara Mae Wells Warren, Roy Warren, Kadessa Harris Walker, George Walker and an uncle Edward Walker. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and went on to receive his GED and welding training from Job Corps in Simpsonville, Kentucky.  Robert was employed as a Truck Driver for many years. He also was a mechanic by trade.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his two children Jasmine Walker and Drevon Walker; his father Robert Lewis Walker (Laverne); nine siblings, Janmichael Walker, Donzell Hudson, Monica Jenkins, Syreta Harris, Maurice Walker (Kendra), TurKassa Granville (Willie), Demetria McDonald, Derrick Oliver, Sabrina Smith Walker; aunts and uncles, Onethia McDonald (Ernest), Jean Coleman, Carylon Walker, George Walker (Shirley), Timothy Walker, John Thomas Walker (Sarah), Michael Walker, Roy Neal Warren (Sheila), Mary Helen Warren, Ann Perryman (Phillip), Henderson Warren (Brenda), Allison Warren (Aretha), Jeanette Warren, Yvonne Hall (Charlie), Wynell Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his caregiver Gloria Collins.

​W. L. Walters, age 88, of 1836 Whitehouse Road, Montezuma, Georgia, passed on May 9, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 12, 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.​

W. L. Walters was born May 9, 1932 in Marshallville, Georgia to the late Elem Walters Sr. and Emily D. Wells Walters. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Elem Walters, Jr., J.D., R.C., W.C, W.H., and Willie B Walters.

On December 22, 1951, W.L. was united in holy matrimony to the late Lula Mae Hart Walters and to this union they were blessed with eight children; one son, Willie L. Walters, preceded him in death.

He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was later drafted into the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal and was later honorably discharged following his faithful service.

He leaves cherished memories to his seven children and their spouses: Earnestine (Rev. Johnny) Sanders, Alice (Frederick) Jackson, Mary (Morris) Engram, Foster (Shonda) Walters, Lester (Louise Smith) Walters, Johnny (Helen) Walters, and J.W. Walters; a daughter-in-law, Shirley H. Walters; twenty grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; siblings, R.L. (Doris) Walters, L.C. (Frances) Walters, Lizzie Walters and Lucile (Frank) Cook all of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley (Min. Amos) Whitehead, Montezuma, Georgia, Eva Arnold, Cleveland, Ohio, Lula Mae Hart, Junction City, Georgia and Eddie (Fannie Wiggins) Hart, Ideal, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends including dear friends and co-workers, Malcolm Harris, Dennis Swartzentruber , Donny Swartzentruber, Benda Swartzentruber, and Wendell Swartzentruber.

Arthur Radney Jr., age 74,  passed on May 5, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 10, 2021 at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Ga Hwy 26 East, 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 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.​

Brother Arthur Radney Jr. was born January 12, 1947 In Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the late Arthur Radney Sr. and the late Ocie Woodson Radney.  He was educated in the public school system Marion County.  He was a 1965 graduate of Buena Vista High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepdaughter, Patricia.

At an early age, Junior, as he was often referred, joined the St. Paul C.M.E. Church, whereas he served as chairman of the Stewart Board for a number of untiring years. Arthur was inducted into the United States Army whereas he was honorably discharged with several medals and ribbons.  Arthur retired from Collin and Akin in 2002 as a press operator.

Arthur was destined for love and he was blessed with Ressie Glass for forty-one years and the love he gave was returned to him in many folds.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Ressie Radney, Buena Vista, Georgia; two children, Larry Napper Sr., Gwendolyn Nesbit, both of Snellville, Georgia; five grandsons, Patrick Napper, Larry Napper Jr., Brandon Napper, David Nesbit Jr., Denzel Nesbit; one granddaughter whom was the apple of his eye, Mackenzie Carson;   four siblings, Mary Lee Milner, Buena Vista, Georgia, Annie Pearl Jackson, Columbus, Georgia, Rosie B. Jackson, Buena Vista, Georgia and John Radney (Monica) Columbus, Georgia; sisters-n-law and brothers-in-law, Joann Glass Little (Jimmy), Shirley Napper, and Leeartis Glass Johnson (Robert) all of Brooklyn, New York, Renee Glass, Buena Vista, Georgia; a host of beloved nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Calvin Lamar Jones Sr., known as “Ice Cream,” passed on May 2, 2021 at the age of 50.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Colonel Felton Cemetery, 502 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.​

Calvin Lamar Jones Sr., affectionately known as “Ice Cream”, The Man with many flavors, was born on January  3, 1971 in Peach County, Georgia to the late Jacqueline and Fred Jones.  He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Frederick and Janice.

Calvin was educated in the public school system of Peach County. He was a faithful employee with the Houston Hardware and Garden Center of Bonaire Georgia, later extending his career with the Georgia National Fairgrounds of Perry, Georgia.

Calvin will be remembered for his multiple skills and talents but of his many skills taught by his grandmother. Fishing was at the top of the charts; morning, noon, night, or in the rain, Calvin was going fishing. He was also an awesome griller and cook. You name it, he was at his best at whatever he did.

Calvin joined Kelessa Alexander Jones into Holy Matrimony in 2015 into this union one son was born Javion.

On May 2, 2021 Calvin departed this life and was set free to soar to heaven and earn his wings with our Heavenly Father. 

Those who are left to cherish his memories and celebrate his life include a wife, Kelessa of Byron, Georgia; four sons Calvin L. Jones Jr. (Kaneiya) of College Park, Georgia, Rashun and Rashad Jones both of Warner Robins, Georgia and Javion Jones of Byron, Georgia; three grandsons, Karcen and Brycen Jones of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Antwan Webb III of Byron, Georgia; two step children, Antwan Webb Jr. and Jada Harris both of Byron, Georgia; one brother, Kirk L. Jones (Wanda) of Hamilton, Georgia; two sisters, Etherine Jones-Ellison and Catherine Jones–Jackson both of Marshallville, Georgia; a mother and father-in-law, Mr. Wilbert and Betty Alexander of Roberta, Georgia; three nephews, Lamar, Isaiah, and Joshua; three nieces, Sherrell, Janice, LaTori; three great nephews, Jeremiah, Noah and TJ; one great niece, Jazzlyn; two aunts, Amelia Cosby of Atlanta, Georgia, Alice Wolmack of Warner Robins, Georgia; two uncles, Joseph Cosby (Dorothy) of Atlanta, Georgia, Levi Cosby (Pearl) of Cibolo, Texas; a host of loving cousins and friends.