Jeanette Ellison Leggett, age 76, of Warner Robins, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Georgia Highway 26 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Hwy 26, 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.

Annie Freeman, affectionately known as “Pearl,” age 86, of Philliptown in Macon County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Dodge County Hospital.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First Salem Baptist Church, located at 191 Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery.

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.

Annie was born on July 3, 1939, to the late Earlene Rackley Collier and the late Eddie Collier, Sr. She received her education through the Macon County public school system. Annie was joined in holy matrimony to the late Monroe Freeman. She had a deep love for her family and found joy in cooking and spending quality time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Monroe Freeman; her parents, Earlene Rackley Collier and Eddie Collier, Sr.; two children, Jacqueline Collier and Jerome Miller; and eight siblings: Eddie Jr., Mary, L.J., Emma, Lillian, Jessie, Joanne, and Beulah.

Her legacy lives on through her devoted children: Dorothy Collier, Edward Collier, Willie Collier, Darrow (Tammy) Collier, and Christopher (Jadonna) Freeman; thirty-three grandchildren and thirty-three great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Katie Driver; and her loving siblings, Barbara Clark and Willie Collier, both of Montezuma, GA, and Troy Collier of West Palm Beach, FL.

She is also survived by her sisters-in-law: Louise Hubbard Collier of Warner Robins, GA, Dorothy Freeman and Queen Clayton, both of Montezuma, GA; brothers-in-law: Fletcher Freeman of Montezuma, GA, Ralph Freeman of Belle Glade, FL, and Joseph Freeman of Perry, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Among them are her cherished nieces: Diane Joiner, Brianna Joiner, Mykia Harris, Janet Johnson, and Tammi Collier Lumpkin, whom she held especially close to her heart.

Annie’s warmth, generosity, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Annie Ruth Battle, 72 years old, of Andersonville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Ms. Eva Mae Mann, age 79, of Americus Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Hospital.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 18, 2025, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 411 Cotton Avenue, Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow at Staley Memorial Gardens, Corner of Southern Field Road and Mayo 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.

Terrance Paster, age 59, of Marshallville, Georgia was called from labor to reward.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the New Piney Grove Baptist Church, Hwy SR-49, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Colonel Felton Memorial Cemetery, 501 South Street, 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.

Regina Gail Sparks Odom, age 66, of Montezuma, Georgia passed on Sunday, July 6, 2025. 

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. in Andersonville National Cemetery Rostrum, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia. The Reverend Colby McKenzie, pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, will officiate.

Mrs. Ola Mae Sparks, age 88, of Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, GA, transitioned peacefully on July 5, 2025, from a life of service to her heavenly reward.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in 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.

​Mr. Freddie Lee Harris Sr., age 78, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Ideal, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Faith Memorial C.M.E. Church, 907 Brooks Road, Ideal, Georgia where the Rev. John Thomas will officiate. The burial will follow at the Hopewell Independent Church Cemetery located at 2280 Brooksmill Road of Ideal, 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.

​Bertha Joiner, age 78, of Montezuma, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Atrium Health Navicent.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Zion Grove Church, 91 Whitehouse Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Reverend Coley Clark, pastor, will officiate. Interment will followed in the 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.