Willie Albert Johnson, age 73, of Schley County, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025.

The graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 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.

Arneatha Miller, age 93, of Marshallville, Georgia, passed away on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

The homegoing services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Greater Union Baptist Church, 525 Gray Road, Perry, Georgia where Rev. Otha Everett is pastor. Burial will follow in the Willow Lake Cemetery, Willow Lake Road, Fort Valley, 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.

Arneatha Thornton Miller was born to Thomas C. and Mary Cheatham Thornton in Farmville, Virginia, on September 3, 1931. She departed this life on Monday, August 25th, 2025.

At an early age, Mrs. Miller accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord & Savior and joined Race Street Baptist Church in Farmville, Virginia.  She attended and worked faithfully in the church until she left Farmville in 1948 to attend Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia.  In 1950, while still a student, she met her future husband, William Harris Miller, of Marshallville, Georgia.  After receiving a bachelor's degree in education in 1952 and William was honorably discharged from The United States Army, they married on June 3, 1955, in Farmville, Virginia. Shortly after the young couple married, they moved to The Bronx, New York.  They resided there for 10 years. A decision was made to leave New York due to their growing family so a family home was purchased in Montclair, New Jersey where she worked as a teacher in Passaic, New Jersey and William worked as an industrial mechanic for Ford Motor Company in Mahwah, New Jersey.

To continue the farming tradition in the Miller family, the family moved to Marshallville, Georgia, in 1969. She began teaching in the Georgia School System at Lamson-Richardson School in Marshallville for 1 year and Macon County Junior High School in Oglethorpe for 25 years.  She retired in 1996 with 34 years of service & was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association.

Mrs. Miller was an active member of her church and was involved in various church activities.  She always did whatever was asked of her.  She joined St. James C.M.E. Church in Marshallville in 1970.  In 1980 she moved her membership to Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Perry.  She was a faithful Baptist member and worked diligently in several ministries.  As a church member she served in the following capacities:

• a member of the Senior Choir, 
• a vacation Bible school teacher,
• the program coordinator of church programs,
• a member of the hospitality ministry, &
• a finance secretary for many years

Mrs. Miller was an independent woman who always did things with a smile.  As a younger woman she enjoyed visiting various landmarks within the United States and as an older adult she loved to spend precious time with her grandchildren and to work in her church.  She also enjoyed being a member of the Ebony Socialites Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Miller; her parents Thomas and Mary Thornton; and her grandson, Malcolm Miller Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory two devoted children, Thomas Miller & Karen Miller-Heard, and another son, Malcolm Miller.  Mrs. Miller’s legacy of love continues through her grandchildren (youngest – oldest):  Kellen Heard, Karmen Heard, Kevin Jackson, & Arneatha Miller.

Also cherishing her memory is her one sister-in-law, Louise Miller-Campbell, & a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Miller will be remembered for her faith, laughter, and the unconditional love she gave so freely.  Her presence will be deeply missed, but her love will live in the hearts of all who knew her.

Mary Terry Washington, age 88, of Schley County, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Hopewell Independent Church, Brooks Mill Road, Rupert, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Hopewell Independent 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.

​Evelyn Miller, known to many as Polly, of Hampton, Georgia passed on August 11, 2025, at the Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia at 83.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 9607 River Road, Byromville, 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.

In Remembrance: All pain and grief is over, all restless posing passed. You are now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last! Your memory is a keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Mrs. Evelyn Lester Miller, affectionately known to family and friends as “Polly”, was born on July 15, 1942, in Byromville, Georgia to the late Fred Lester and Willie Maude Rackley Lester. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Polly dedicated more than 20 years of service as a dietitian at Flint River Community Hospital before retiring. In her role, she not only nourished patients with healthy meals but also uplifted them with her warm spirit, gentle encouragement, and genuine care. Her strong work ethic, compassion, and joyful presence left a lasting impression on colleagues, patients, and their families alike.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Miller, and six siblings, Freddie Mae Trice, Eva Lou Green, Albert Lester, James Lester, Arthur Lester, and Roosevelt Lester. 

Polly’s legacy of love continues through her two daughters, Carolyn Lester and Dale Renee Lockhart, and her bonus daughter/niece, Valerie Trice. She is also survived by her beloved siblings: Ezell Lester, Betty Waddell, Johnny B. Lester (Betty), and Annie Mae Lester. Her joy was multiplied in her role as “Grandma: blessing the lives of eight grandchildren: Michael Joiner, Kowalski Joiner (Shana), Jerramiyan Joiner, David Tremayne Joiner, Romeka Robinson (Chris), Edna Hunter (Chris), Adrian Hunter and Ebony Hunter; fourteen great-great children; and one precious great-great granddaughter, Aubrea, whom she cherished deeply. She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved as her own. She lovingly cared for many family members throughout her life, including her niece Mischa Trice and her nephew Hosea Trice, who held a special place in her heart.

Polly will be remembered for her laughter, her faith, and the unconditional love she gave so freely, her presence will be deeply missed, but her love will live in the hearts of all who knew her.

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13

Joseph Cephus, age 67, of Macon County, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Union Baptist Church, Norris Street, Montezuma, 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.

Joseph Cephus was born on December 25, 1957, to the late Emma Lee Schofield Cephus and the late Willie Davis Cephus. He was a 1977 graduate of D. F. Douglass High School.

He retired from Tyson Foods, Inc in 2021, he was also employed with Macon County Board of Education as a custodian in 2022 under the administration of Disinfectant Solutions of Atlanta, LLC.

He was preceded in death by three of his siblings: Henry Cephus, Elzie Cephus and Jimmy Cephus.

He left to remember his memories his five siblings: Wille Mae Cephus of Greensboro, NC, Mary Emma Davis, and Cora Dean Cephus both of Montezuma, Georgia, Calvin Cephus (Anginette) of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Sammie Cephus (Tamecca). His aunts and uncles: Jannie Beal of Montezuma, Georgia, Walter B. Schofield (Artie) of Jacksonville, FL, Jerry Schofield (Emma) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Roosevelt Schofield of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and Johnny Schofield (Darlene) of Reno, NV and a host of nieces and nephews.

​Ronnie D. Hobes, a native of Macon County, Georgia, passed away on July 29, 2025, aged 64.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Whiteline Street, 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.

Douglas Edward Harris, affectionately known as "Duck," passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Macon County, Georgia, Duck was cherished by all who knew him.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 110 Johnson Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Davis Chapel 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.