​Christine Richardson McClain, age 69, 413 Forrest Street, Americus, Georgia passed on August 7, 2020 at her residence.

Wake service will be held from 6:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 13, 2020, Staley Memorial Garden, Corner of Souther Field Road and Mayo Street, Americus, 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.

Christine Richardson McClain was born December 8, 1950 to the late Betty Richardson Miles and the late Clemmie Davis Jr.. She was the stepdaughter of the late James Hose and she was the beloved granddaughter of the late John and Willie Mae Richardson. Christine was also preceded in death by her half siblings, Climmie Davis III and Valerie D. Jones. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County where she attended the historic Macon County Elementary Training School. Her family moved to Akron, Ohio where she completed her education. Being reared in a God-fearing home she learned early in life her path of duty. She was a faithful member of the Eastview Church of Christ. She worked for Manhattan Shirt Factory as well as Woodgrain. Additionally, for fifteen years she worked as a Denmother with the Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Detention Center of Americus, Georgia.

On Friday, August 7, 2020, Christine Richardson McClain departed this earth. Servant of God, well done. Rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy Masters’ joy.

Christine married Carl Threatt, Sr. in 1969. To this union, three sons were born. She later married the late Stanley McClain.

Remembering her with love and affection are her children and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Teresa) Threatt Jr., Albany, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher (Dionne) Threatt, Little Rock, Arkansas and Craig Threatt, Americus, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Jasmine Threatt, Shanice Threatt, Brittney Threatt, Broderick Ray, Tanisha Threatt, Briana Threatt, Kentavous Threatt, and Cheslney Monson; three great grandchildren, Carmelo, Josiah and Jacoby; half sisters and brothers, Cassandra (Emory) Robinson, Twanya  (Anthony)  Trotter, Antoinette Riles. Ricky (Sherry) Davis, Tryrone (Darlene) Davis; a beloved aunt, Gladys Woolfork, Montezuma, Georgia; and a host of beloved cousins, friends  and the Eastview Church of Christ.

Services can be viewed via Facebook Live on the page of Johnson Street Church of Christ Benton.

Shirley Lee Williams, age 76, passed on August 8, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Ga Hwy 240, Ellaville, 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.

Shirley Lee Fulks Williams was the fourth of eight children born to the late Henry and Tressie Lee Fulks. She was born November 24, 1943 in Ideal, Georgia. She was educated in the Macon County School System as a 1962 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. She attended Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia. She retired as a Certified Nursing Assistance at the Pinehill Nursing Home in Byromville, Georgia. She was a faithful member of Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia, where she served as secretary under the leadership of Elder Paul Swift. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Williams, Jr.; two siblings, Earlene Fulks and Henry Lewis Fulks; and two grandchildren Jalen Fulks and Vivian Fulks;

Loving, nurturing, family historian, great cook, no-nonsense, hard-working, strong, independent…. All words to describe the one some called mother, grandma, aunt, sister, cousin, or friend. After walking in her house, you would receive two things: a home cooked meal and a life lesson. Those who knew her loved her very much. However, it was the Creator who loved her most of all…..

In the early morning of August 8th, God spoke to her and said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord”.

She is survived by her three children: James Fulks, Enterprise, AL; Calvin (Romina) Fulks, Marshallville, GA; Lisa (Vincent) Hinton, McDonough, GA; five grandsons: Michael Germany (Kim), Oglethorpe, GA; Detereayas Fulks, Ideal, GA; Christian Fulks, Macon, GA; Jordan Hinton and Matthew Hinton, McDonough, GA. five sisters: Ethel Mae Davis, Oglethorpe, GA; Ruthie Dean Perry, Detroit, MI; Etta Mae (Joe) Harris, Detroit, MI; Joyce Marie (Larry) Russell, Montezuma, GA; Barbara Ann Fulks, Detroit, MI; brother-in-law, Joe Smith, Oglethorpe, GA; sister-in-law, Obie Tookes, Detroit, MI; one aunt Annie Ruth (Jacob) Parker of Macon, GA; daughter-in-law, Sonnie Fulks, Macon, GA; two nieces she raised Annie Leola Fulks and Loretta Harries, Detroit, MI; special companion, James Willie Kelly, Richland, GA, godson, Terrell McKenzie, Fort Lauderdale, FL; special cousins, Margie Neil Worthy and Curtis Turner , Montezuma, GA; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Although Shirley was a kind-hearted, wonderful woman who will be missed, she will leave a legacy of cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

​Larry Aldridge Jr., age 51,  passed on August 2, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Union Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Will Spivey Street, Ellaville, 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.

Mr. Larry Aldridge, Jr. was born December 28, 1968 to the late Larry Aldridge, Sr. and the late Christine Hixon Aldridge. Larry was blessed to be reared by his parents, his beloved great great aunt, the late Hennie T. Peoples, and his devoted grandparents, the late Joe Aldridge, Jr. and the late Mary Lois Aldridge.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, the late Hattie Bell Fleming; four uncles Roland Aldridge, Frankie Allen Aldridge, Kenneth Shelling and Georgia Fleming, Jr.; and a devoted cousin, Prather Aldridge.

Larry was educated in the public school systems of Marion and Schley Counties.  In 1987 he graduated from the historic Tri-County High School, Marion County.  He served in the United Sates Marine Corps after graduation of high school.  As a farmer he was employed with Mary Crisp Cattle Farm for several years.

Larry was united in holy matrimony to the former Sherronda Bacon.  To this union they were blessed with four children: his adorable oldest daughter, Ashley Monique Aldridge, his second child, Larry Aldridge, III, his third child, Roland Caleb Aldridge and his baby boy, Julius Franklin Aldridge.

To You Dad, “I value all the wisdom and knowledge you gave throughout the years.  Dad you are my inspiration, I pursue a possible music career. Love you dad,’ Your son Roland.

He leaves to cherish his memories and legacy to other family members including four siblings, Eric Aldridge Sr., Cheryl Gail Brooks, Monica Aldridge and Monikia Murray; his grandfather, Caleb Greene, St. Louis, Missouri, step grandmother,  Dorothy (George) Fleming, Lakeland, Florida; eleven aunts and uncles, Janice (Ben) Walker, Columbus, Georgia, Brenda (John) Minter, Hartford, Connecticut, Joanna (Donald) McCrary, Stockbridge, Georgia, Gloria Woods, Americus, Georgia, Vivian Booker, Columbia, South Carolina, Mae (Derek) Lane Seattle, Washington, Valorie Rena (Carl) Gibbs, Lakeland, Florida, Terrell Aldridge, Columbus, Georgia, John Wesley (Kate) Fleming, Lakeland, Florida; adopted aunt and uncle Gertrude (David) Hunt, Lakeland, Florida, Sulton Charles Ellison, Roberta, Georgia; a host of beloved nieces and nephews including, Kristina Aldridge, Saron Minter, Tiffany Aldridge, Jalexus Jolly, Eriel Aldridge, Jamal Horne, Eric Aldridge, Jr., Donnie Brooks, Jr., Brady Brooks, and Jamani Jolly, and a host of beloved cousins and devoted friends.

​Ilene Michelle Hicks, age 56, passed on July 31, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 7, 2020 at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, 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.

ILene Michelle King Hicks was born January 17, 1964. She was adopted by the late ILene King. After her passing, Gus and Therese Eglin became her legal guardian, and she was raised in their home. ILene was educated in the public school system in Texas. She spent most of her working years in Retail. In 1996 she moved to Metro Atlanta. It was there she would meet the love of her life, Joseph Hicks Jr. 

She leaves to cherish  her memories to a devoted husband, Joseph Hicks Jr.; four children, Bernard James Hicks, Ayanna Hicks, Justin Hicks, and Jonathan Hicks; father-in-law, Rev. Joseph Hicks Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law,  Angela Parks, Deborah Hicks, Roderick  Hicks,  Calvin  Hicks,  Teresa  Williams  (David),  and  Wendell  Hicks (Katrin);  extended family members who were raised as her brothers and sister Chuck Eglin, Rosalind Augustine (Darrell), and Ronald Eglin (Peaches); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

​Tony Kaigler, age 58, passed on August 1, 2020 at Perry Hospital, Perry. Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, 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.

Mr. Tony Kaigler was born on May 15,1962 in Montezuma, Georgia, to the late Mrs. Sarah Kaigler Little and the late Willie Frank Harris. He was called to his glorified home on August 1, 2020 at the Perry Hospital. At an early age, Tony joined Second Salem Baptist Church.

Tony, also known as TK, was educated in the public school system of Macon County where he was a 1981 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School. He worked with various companies including Blue Bird Body Company for 25 years and most recently as an Aircraft Painter at Robins Air Force Base for 15 years. He served faithfully in the Army National Guard for 17 years.

He was married to the love of his life Lee Eunice Gouch and to this union they were blessed with two children. He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Bryant Harris and Timmy Kaigler.

Tony leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife of 37 years Lee Eunice Kaigler of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his two children, Brandon Kaigler (Amanda), Atlanta, Georgia, Chardee Kaigler-Marshall (Brian), Warner Robins, Georgia; two grandsons, Breavin White-Marshall and Camryn Perkins; his siblings, Stephanie (Carroll) Johnson, Warner Robins, Georgia, Stanford (Shelia) Kaigler, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Johnny (Lynette) Kaigler, Montezuma, Georgia, Felisha (Rev. Cosby) Eskridge, Atlanta, Georgia, Steven (Deborah) Harris, Oglethorpe, Georgia; two brothers-in-law, Eddie (Gloria) Gouch, Reynolds, Georgia, Rev. Kenny (Azzie) Gouch, Oglethorpe, Georgia; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Bennie) Bryant, Covington, Georgia; two devoted cousins, Connie Walker and Beverly McDonald; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including two lifelong friends Willie Respress and Carlisle Davis.