Demetrice Jerome “DJ” Walker, age 41, passed on August 28, 2022, at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.    

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 114 Johnson Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, 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 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.
 
Demetrice  Jerome Walker was born in Americus, Georgia on January 30, 1981 to the Larry Walker and the late Deborah Elaine Oliver Walker. Dj as he was called by family and friends, was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a 2000 graduate of Macon County High School.  On June 11, 2022 two hearts became one when Dj married the love of his life  Tomealya Hudson.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Tomealya Hudson Walker, Oglethorpe, Georgia; three children Demetrice Walker, Jr. Tomel Walker , Reed Walker all of Oglethorpe, Ga; father Larry Walker, Oglethorpe, Ga; siblings Sherri Walker, Erica Walker, both of Montezuma, Ga, Gregory Walker, Warner Robins, Ga, Malik Walker, Levario Stewart both of Montezuma, Ga; father and mother in law Allen Hudson (Patricia), Albany, Ga, Paula Harpe, Oglethorpe, Ga; sisters/brothers in law Cassandra  Rogers (Daniel), Montezuma, Ga, Deaondra Hudson (Reginal), Domienike Hudson, Jeremy Hudson, Theodosis Battle, all of Oglethorpe, Ga; aunts and uncles Robert Walker, Frank Walker, both of  Atlanta, Ga, J.B. Walker, Charlie Walker, Annie Mae Hill, Peggy Mae Alice Walker both of Oglethorpe, Ga, Minnie Walker, Atlanta, Ga, Alice Green (Carl), Oglethorpe, Ga, Sebastine Oliver, Miami, Fl, Laverne Walker (Robert), Oglethorpe, Ga, Vinson Oliver, Montezuma, Ga, Maxine Hudson Range (Melvin),  Oglethorpe, Ga, Ernestine Livingston, Ga, Gloria Meadows both of Ideal, Ga, Hiawatha Phelps (Miska), Butler, Ga, Ella Jordan (Lance), Ellaville, Ga, Ruthie Turner, Delois Kendrick (Donald), Danny Williams (Judy), all of Oglethorpe, Ga,  Ronnie Williams (Sherrie), Maryland; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including close friends Larry Taylor, Demetrice Ivory and Lorenza Nichols. ​

JoAnn Wynn, age 72, 826 Kings Road, Montezuma, Georgia, passed on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the First Salem Baptist Church, 191 Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery, 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 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.

JoAnn Wynn was born May 29, 1950 in Macon County, Georgia to the late J.E. Clark and the late Cora Lee Wynn.  She was preceded in death by a brother James Wynn.  She was a 1968 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School.  She started and matriculated at Fort Valley State University.  She later obtained a career in Law Enforcement and was employed with Montezuma Police Department and the Macon County Sheriff Department whereas she retired after forty-five years of dedicated service.  JoAnn was highly recognized in the Sheriff Department as a dedicated law officer. She was a member of 2nd Salem Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia.   

She leaves to cherishes her memories to her three children Keith Wynn, Warner Robins, Georgia, Reneca Wynn, Montezuma, Georgia, and Darcel Wynn, Perry, Georgia; four grandchildren, Justin Wynn, Jahmori Wynn, Kyree Wynn, and Jarrius Sparks; siblings Rev. Alfred Wynn, Janice Wynn, and Carol Pastor (Elbert) all of Montezuma, Georgia and Lance Wynn, Tampa, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews,  other relatives, friends including devoted friends and  caregivers Mary Nell Joiner, Deborah Odom, Demetrica Redding.  ​

​Tony James Jordan, age 61, passed on Friday morning, August 26, 2022, in the loving surrounding of his beloved family.
 
Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Eastview Cemetery, 802 Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.  The Reverend Alexander Jordan, brother, will officiate.

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 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.
 
Tony James Jordan was born March 21, 1961, to Pearlie Mullins Jordan and the late James Jordan, Jr. in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father and sister; James Jordan, Jr. and Virginia Jordan Lusane.  He was a “1980” graduate of Americus High School.  And after several years of dedicated service at Sumter Regional Hospital he retired as a dietician.
 
Survivors are his beloved mother. Pearlie Mullins Jordan, Americus, Georgia; siblings, Reverend Tommie Jordan (Gwendolyn) Americus, Georgia, Reverend Alexander Jordan (Yolonda), Albany, Georgia, Trina Jordan Scott, and Kim Jordan both of Americus, Georgia.  A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, other relatives and friends.

​Fontella Felton Williams, age 56, 931 Barnard Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home in the surrounding of her beloved family.

Funeral arrangements are scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery, 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 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.

Fontella was born May 8, 1966, to Mattie Louise Redding and the late Jamie Lee Felton, also preceded her in death was her grandmother, Pauline Redding, a brother, Marvin Felton, aunt Sarah Brown, two uncles; James Redding and Willie Redding, and mother–in-law, Norma Williams.

She was a 1984 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School and was a member of New Vision Holiness Church of Montezuma, Georgia.  

She was married in February 2010 to her beloved husband, Michael Williams.  She was blessed to be the mother of five children which include: Kerry Williamson (Kimberly) Christopher Williamson and Cortez Williamson (Diamond) all of Montezuma, Georgia, Emily Deed, Perry, Georgia and Kentavious Wishop, York City, Pennsylvania; step children, China Lester and Sirmarcus Brown both of Montezuma, Georgia, a loving mother, Mattie Louise Redding, Montezuma, Georgia; four siblings and their spouses, Anthony Redding (Sheila), Marshallville, Georgia, Monica Redding and Alexander Redding both of Montezuma, Georgia and Tonzia Ford (Marcus), Douglasville, Georgia, Pamela Hooten, Dwayne Hooten and Thomas Felton all of Marshallville, Georgia; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn Williamson, Kerrione Felton, Eyonia Smith, Kayden Williamson, Jayden Williamson and Kyeleigh Lewis; two great grands, Kaylee Williamson and Aaliyah Felton; father in-law-Emmitt Brown (Virginia), Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Barry Redding (Joyce), Huston, Texas, Marion Redding (Felicia) Washington D.C., John Redding (Bertha), Atlanta, Georgia, Paulette Thompson (Tony), Marvin Brown (Rose Marie) and Lorraine Duncan all of Montezuma, Georgia; brothers–in-law, Garrett Williams, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Ricky Williams (Towanda) Montezuma,  Georgia; other sisters-in-law/brothers-in-law; Charlene Pugh, Sonya King (Anthony), Emmitt Brown, Jr., Dexter Brown (Phyllis) and Mega Allen (Ellis), a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and beloved friends.

Sis. Mary Louise Harden, age 69, passed on August 11, 2022.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church 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 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.

Mary Louise Harden was born May 12, 1953 in Macon County, Georgia to late Lilly Mae Harden and Bookter Barron. She was educated  in the public school system of Macon County and attended the historic  D.F.Douglas High School. She was employed as a line technician with Southern Frozen Food in Montezuma, Georgia  and Flex Tech in Byromville, Georgia. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia.    Mary always had a smile on her face.

She leaves to cherishes her memories to her husband Perry Pryor, Sr., of Montezuma, Georgia; three children  Caprina Harden, Perry Pryor, Jr., Perrell Harden; one grandson Zacharias Pryor, Macon, Georgia, three step children Antonio Snipes, Latrice Joiner, and  Jamal Joiner; a host of step grandchildren; four sisters Liza Mae Martin, Betty Jean Leary, Mary Lynn Harden, all of Marshallville, Georgia, Nettie M. Harden, Fort Valley, Georgia; sisters and brothers in law Lula Pryor-Stokes Oglethorpe, Georgia, Elton Pryor, Marietta, Georgia, Gloria Pryor Green, Oglethorpe, Georgia,  Terry Pryor (Furlow), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Jackie (Sophia) Freeman, Louisville, Kentucky, Oscar Freeman, Montezuma, Georgia, Thomas Haugabook, Montezuma, Georgia, Veronica (Lance) Reynolds, Warner Robins, Georgia, Bridgette (Paul) Johnson, Macon, Georgia, Henry Colson, Louisville, Kentucky; aunt, Rosie Carter, Montezuma, Georgia, uncle Luscious (Virginia) Harvey, Atlanta, Georgia;  a host of nieces , nephews, of other of relatives and friends. ​

Mickey Dolenze Lowe, age 51, 402 North Dooly Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed on August 12, 2022.

The funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, 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 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.

Mickey Dolenze Lowe was born August 4, 1971, to Claudette Morris Lowe and the late Elmer James Lowe. He was educated in the public school of Sumter County and received his diploma from Sumter County Comprehensive High School. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hosie Waters. Mickey loved music, his family & friends, and bringing a smile to everyone's face.
 
He leaves to cherish his memories to his devoted mother, Claudette Lowe, Montezuma, Georgia, siblings Gary Felder (Ketena), Montezuma, Georgia, Sonja Marie Henderson (Kevin), Locust Grove, Georgia, Shorana 'Roni' Prather (Earnest), Woodbridge, Virginia, and Randy Lowe, Montezuma, Georgia; nieces Kenya Jenkins, Denita White, Madison Prather, Shiriah Lowe, Aya Lowe, Cameron Lowe, Dhajah Harrison, Kayla Lowe, nephews Garrick Lowe, Jerrel Lowe, uncles Larry Lowe (Laverne), Billy Lowe (Leah); aunts Dorthy Jean Williams, Montezuma, Georgia, Mary Lowe Davis, Perry, Georgia.

Cloris Dean Harris Strawter, age 54, passed on August 8, 2022, at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 12, 2022, at Saint James C.M.E. Church, 215 Railroad Street, Marshallville, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Colonel Felton Cemetery, Marshallville, Georgia. Public viewing will be held an hour prior to service at the church.     

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 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.

Her Life
 "For by Him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth ... "Col 1:16.

Cloris Dean Strawter, affectionately known as Dean, was born on February 3, 1968 to the late Rev. Willie J. Harris and the late Ella Mae Paster Harris. She was preceded in death by a daughter Brittany Simone Harris and a brother Lorenzo Harris. Dean was educated in the public school systems of Macon County and Peach County and was a graduate of Peach County High School. Following high school she furthered her education at Fort Valley State University. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined the band of Christian believers at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Marshallville, Georgia .. Over the years she held employment with Donnie Farms. 

Her Leisure
"There is nothing better. For humans than to eat, drink, and experience pleasure in their hard work" Ecclesiastes 2:24. 
Dean had a very outgoing personality who thoroughly enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She had a passion for cooking - anything from "soul" food to Italian recipes. She made sure her husband, "Bay", helped her with the cooking too! Anyone who knew her, knew that she was very outspoken and she didn't mind letting you know where she stood! 

Her Love
 "My beloved is mine, and I am his:" Song of Solomon 2: 16. 
On February 5, 2016 two hearts became as one as Dean was joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life - Ernest Strawter, Jr. who she affectionately called "Bay" and "Strawter". For the next six and half years, these two peas in a pod shared a bond that only DEATH could separate.

 Her Legacy
 "Peace I leave with you ... Let not your hearts be troubled .. " John 14:27. 

Lovingly on Monday, August 8, 2022 Cloris Dean Harris Strawter received her Angel Wings and took flight while surrounded by family and friends who love her unconditionally. She leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted husband, Ernest Strawter, Jr., her three loving children, Dontez Laney, Keyon Barner, and Ellissia Harris, all of Marshallville; her grandchildren D'Zyria, Kasen, Donjai, Jamari, Kamber, Ja'quaz ious and Ja'zyiah; her two siblings, Calessa Harris, Marshallville, GA and Richie (Hattie) Harris, Perry, GA; her aunts and uncles Betty Paster, Oscar (Jessie) Paster, Mary A. Bonner, all of Marshallville, GA, Mary C. Harris, Montezuma, GA, Ernestine McGhee, Fort Valley, GA; her great aunts, Bernice Howard, Marshallville, GA, and Earlene Waters, Hartford, CT; her in-laws, Titus Brown, Tallahassee, FL, Rhonda (Charles, Sr.) Respress, Marshallville, GA, Jennis (James) Green, Tifton, GA, Cheryl (Kelvin) Dunn, Grovetown, GA, Kecia (Willie) Jackson, Conyers, GA; her nieces and nephews, Ashley Harris, Richie Harris, Jr., Charles Respress, Jr., Felicia Respress, Talmadge White, Cornelius White, and Adrian White; three that she reared as her own Shannon Harris,Jermika Jackson, andKeishon Smith; a host of other relatives and numerous friends including devoted friends Cory Crocker, Darryl Hall, Angela Adams, John Rice and Curtis Davis .  

Gracie Smith, age 85, passed on July 29, 2022.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, 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 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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Gracie Deloise Smith was born December 2, 1936, to the late Grady Sr. and Mittie Flowers. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Reginald Christopher Miller, siblings Grady Flowers Jr., Cullen Flowers, and Eula Flowers. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County and attended the historic Flint River Farm School. From an early age she was deep-seated in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church where she served as the mother of the church and as president of the missionary society. Gracie retired after 30 years with Gold King as a lab technician, often taking in extra jobs as a seamstress, baker, and beautician in order to ensure her children were afforded a quality education. Her passion for service resulted in hours of volunteer work in the community. She often dedicated her time to the town’s hospital as a pink lady helping to care and comfort patients. She believed strongly in voters’ rights for all, which led to her commitment as a poll worker during elections. She talked to both the young and old encouraging others to exercise their right to make a difference by voting. Gracie was kind and soft spoken and often spoke at women’s conferences. She was a champion for encouraging women to excel beyond any adversities that held them back. Gracie was also a life member of Order of the Eastern Star.
 
Gracie was preceded in death by her beloved husband the late Henry L. Smith. Through this union Gracie and Henry blended a large and loving family together, that evolved into a life full of love and laughter.
 
She leaves to cherish her memories two devoted daughters Barbara Ann Miller of Suwanee, Georgia, Audrey Miller, Chattanooga, Tennessee; four step children Larry Smith (Brenda), Alvin Smith (Neudean), all of Stockbridge, Georgia, Sherill Swanson (Teddy) Buena Vista, Georgia, Velma Royal, Miami, Florida; one loving granddaughter Lizabeth Grace Leath, Roswell, Georgia; a beloved god daughter, Marianne Curry, Stockbridge, Georgia; two nieces, Gwendolyn Smith and Shonda Renee Phillips; nephew, Douglas Flowers, and a close knit community of friends and dedicated caregivers who loved her dearly.