Mrs. Jossie Mae Williams Meadows, age 95, 510 Macon Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Monday, November 25, 2013.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, Corner of Johnson and Russell Streets, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Mrs. Jossie Mae Williams Meadows, the second child born to the late Will Williams and Idella Huff Williams on April 25, 1918 in Ideal, Macon County, Georgia. Born in a family of fourteen siblings, she was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Hattie Bell Williams Hankerson; three babies also preceded her in death, Lessie, Jessie and Little Willie Henry Williams. Her grown up siblings who preceded her in death are Eloise Williams West, Elizabeth “Liz” Hicks, Homer Lee Williams, and Willie H. Williams.

Jossie acquired her education in the public school system of Macon County which included: Sunnydale, Pinehill and Ideal Negro School. Jossie grew up in the Hoover days where sugar, gas, and other items were rationed. She lived under sixteen presidents of the United States of America. She was able to vote for Barack Obama (the impossible dream that came true and is very much alive).

Jossie met the love of her life, M.C. Meadows, while attending school. At the age of 18, they were united in Holy matrimony. A new life for them had begun. They were blessed with seven boys and two girls. Three children preceded her in death, Jimmy, Gloria, and C. L. Meadows.

Jossie and her late husband, M. C. Meadows, worked hard, and together they bought property in Ideal, Georgia. Later in life, God blessed them with property in Oglethorpe, Georgia. During her lifetime, Jossie was a housewife, a farmer, a bus driver, and an employee of Southern Frozen Foods, Inc. In 1957, Jossie and her husband were the proprietors of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Growing up in the community of Ideal, Georgia, she acquired her Christian trainings at Shady Grove Baptist Church. At an early age, she joined the band of Christian believers at Shady Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Stanback. For many dedicated years of service, she was the Mother of the Church. She also was a faithful singer in the Senior Choir. Knowing her duties as a wife and mother, she made sure her children received an education and Christian upbringing. We thank God for our Dear mother, for her legacy will be forever embedded in our hearts.

She leaves to cherish her memories seven devoted and loving children, Marie E. Meadows, Oglethorpe, Georgia, A. C. Meadows (Doris), Albany, Georgia, William C. Meadows (Joann), Atlanta, Georgia, Thomas E. Meadows (Lutherine), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Morris Meadows (Norma), Albany, Georgia, Gretha Meadows Perry (Freddie), Andersonville, Georgia, Lee Willie Meadows, Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Tammy Meadows Deja, Lithonia, Georgia; 29 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; five siblings, Sallie Anna Little, Beulah Griffin, both of Ideal, Georgia, Dessie Taylor, Atlanta, Georgia, Betty Duncan (Joe) and Ola Mae Turner, all of Ideal, Georgia; two sisters-in-law, Anna Meadows, Atlanta, Georgia and Earnestine Williams, Jacksonville, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, including two devoted nieces, Lucille Harris, Macon, Georgia and Rose Fish, Stockbridge, Georgia; other relatives, including a devoted cousin, Lula Thompson, South Miami, Florida and friends including her extended family, Samuel McDonald & Family, Jacqueline Fulks & Family, Shontell English & Family, Viola Bailey & Family, Clara Williams & Family, Connie Fowler & Family, Rev. Coley Clark, Jr. & Family, Eddie Thomas & Family, Tracey Clemons & Family, Willie James Ogburn & Family, Clifton Aldridge & Family, Terresena Harpe & Family, Jimmy Harris & Family, Nealie Johnson & Family, Dr. Norman Carter & Family, Leroy Harris & Family, and Linda Merrell & Family.

Larry Thomas, age 62, 1043 Georgia Highway 224, Montezuma, Georgia passed Sunday, November 24, 2013.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Travelers Home Baptist Church, Travelers Home Road, Ideal, Georgia. Reverend Carl Munns pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Larry was born February 11, 1951 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to the late Leon Thomas, Sr. and Lizzie Ivory Thomas. He was preceded in death by two brothers Leon Thomas, Jr., and Olin Thomas, Sr. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a 1969 graduate of D. F. Douglass High School. After high school he enlisted into the United States Navy in 1970. He was honorably discharged January 13, 1976.

He worked as an orderly in V.A. hospital of California for several years. He returned back to his native land to be with his mother during her illness. He was employed with Southern Frozen Food and later moved on to Unadilla Frozen Food Warehouse of Unadilla, Georgia.

Survivors are five siblings Reverend David (Lillie) Thomas, Montezuma, Georgia, Virginia Holt, Ivory (Thelma) Thomas, Joseph (Barbara) Thomas, all of Atlanta, Georgia and Marion (Rev. Joe) Oglesby, Sr., Montezuma, Georgia; uncles and aunts, Major (Rebecca) Ivory, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Sidney (Geraldine) Ivory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jeanie Kendrick, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Mayola (Johnny) Taylor, and Oseola Ivory, both of Buena Vista, Georgia, Mary Thomas, Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law, Fannie Thomas, Oglethorpe, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Cameron “Cam” McLendon, age 37, 53 Sydney Lane, Montezuma, Georgia passed Thursday, November 21, 2013 at his home.

The funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 2010 River Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Reverend Governor Gibson pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Cameron McLendon, better known as “Cam”, was born May 11, 1976 to the parents of Bernard McLendon and the late Carrie English McLendon. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He was a 1996 graduate of Macon County High School. He was a member of Church of Christ in Montezuma, Georgia. He was a Coach for the Macon County Recreation Department and enjoyed working with the youth.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted companion Jenelle Tookes, Montezuma, Georgia; children, Chastine, Cameron, Jr., Jalen, Keyshawn, Jace, and Jakwon McLendon, all of Montezuma, Georgia; his parents, Bernard McLendon (Linda), Dublin Georgia; siblings, Frederick English (Cryshonda), Montezuma, Georgia and Tameka Manning (Edison), Palm Bay, Florida; aunts and uncles, Debra Thomas, Curtis Reese (Rashida), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Jimmy McLendon (Beverly), Montezuma, Georgia, Keith McLendon (Patricia), Hampton, Virginia, Cynthia Michelle McCants, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Edward English, Forsyth, Missouri and Catherine Story, Columbus, Georgia; great aunt, Mary Jane Tookes, Montezuma, Georgia and Bessie Barnes, Brooklyn, New York; three very devoted cousins, Valerie Harpe, Ronald McLendon and Jermaine Thomas; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins other loving relatives and friends.

Bryant O’Neal Harris, age 38, 604 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Coliseum Medical Center, Macon Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2013 at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Chatham Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia, where the Reverend Glenn M. Bryant, Sr. is pastor. The Reverend Cosby Eskridge, Assistant Pastor of Concord Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, will officiate. Interment will follow in Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Bryant O’Neal Harris was born February 11, 1975 to Willie Frank Harris and Laura Ann Sanders Harris in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County, Georgia. He was a 1993 graduate of Macon County High School. Bryant received his Christian training in the local churches. In his youth, Bryant enjoyed playing recreational sports. He was loved by many and will be cherished by all.

Survivors are his beloved parents, Willie Frank Harris (Laura), Oglethorpe, Georgia; his three siblings, Tony Kaigler (Lee), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Felisha Eskridge (Rev. Cosby), San Angelo, Texas, and Steven A. Harris (Deborah), Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Mary McMillan, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Earl Gene Harris (Jacqueline), Augusta, Georgia, Elder Beatrice Gaines, Norvis Sanders, both of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Marie Spikes, Montezuma, Georgia, Agnes Wright (Larry), Arch Hill, Maryland, and Fred Turner, Atlanta, Georgia; three beloved nieces, Candace, Deborah Ann, and Charidee; two beloved nephews, Steven A., and Brandon; two beloved great nieces, Sasha and Taylor; two beloved great nephews, Steven A, III., and Camiron; a host of other relatives and friends.

Clarence Elbert Philips, age, 43, 106 Brady Street, Buena Vista, Georgia passed Friday, November 15, 2013 at The Columbus Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Nazarene Church of Jesus Christ COGIC, 2286 Pineville Road, Buena Vista, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Buena Vista City Cemetery, Buena Vista, Georgia with full military honors.

Clarence Elbert Phillips, Jr., better known as “Bro Bro,” was born October 18, 1970 to Crystal Ann Sales Gilder and the late Clarence Phillips, Sr. in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. Clarence received his Christian training in the local churches. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County and a 1989 graduate of Tri-County High School. Clarence was a veteran of the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1992. His tour of duty was served during the Desert Storm Crisis. Clarence was a member of the Greater Faith Ministries. He was employed at various jobs, which included Tyson Foods in the maintenance department, King Custom, AAA, and T & R.

He was married to the former Shanita Chaney. To this union, they were blessed with three children. Two children, Roderick and Raheem, preceded him in death. Clarence was a dedicated member of the BVR Motorcycle Club; dedicated Coach for the Buena Vista Recreational Department; and a member of the American Legion Post #309.

Survivors are a beloved wife of ten years, Shanita Chaney Phillips, Buena Vista, Georgia; one son, Carmello Phillips, Buena Vista, Georgia; mother, Crystal Gilder, Buena Vista, Georgia; stepfather, Roosevelt Gilder, Buena Vista, Georgia; three siblings, Kim McKenzie (Steve), Tasha Chinn, all of Buena Vista, Georgia, and Tenisia Willis (Roderick), Waverly Hall, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Bobbie McKinney, Annie Rose Walton, Annita Wimbush (Elem), all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Ozella Walton (Willie), Columbus, Georgia, Hawaiian Sales, Jr., Buena Vista, Georgia; great aunt and great uncle, Kenneth Beckford, Greenville, South Carolina and Lucille Braswell, Cuthbert, Georgia; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hosie Chaney (Ann), Bronwood, Georgia and Darlene Andrews (Jessie), Preston, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Donzella Brown, Preston, Georgia; nieces and nephews, Robert McKenzie, Jr. (Chasity Burton), Dayterious Chinn, Robyn Willis, Rachel Willis, Sage Davis, Riana McKenzie, Rashaud McKenzie, Donyanyse Terry, Jazmine Terry, Kelsey Terry, Kyrie Geddis, and Imani Jones; a host of other relatives and friends, including two devoted friends, Milton Minter and Robert Fudge.

Mr. Willie Walton, age 94, passed Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center Americus, Georgia.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia. Reverend Larry Sims, pastor of Union Tabernacle, will officiate.

Mr. Walton was born December 7, 1918 in Richland, Stewart County, Georgia to the late Alice Walton. He was educated in the public school system and he acquired his Christian training from the local churches.

He was married to the former Sarah Yates, and to this union seven children were born, six preceded him in death.

He was a member of Union Tabernacle Baptist Church. He retired from Walton Snack Bar after many years of dedicated service as a cook and proprietor.

Survivors are a beloved wife of sixty-four years, Sarah Yates Walton of Americus, Georgia; one daughter, Johnnie Vaughn (Robert), Americus, Georgia; daughters-in-law Hazel Brown, Newark, New Jersey, and Patricia Walton, Americus, Georgia; ten grandchildren, Sheila Moran, Brunswick, Georgia, Shonda Reid, Chicago, Illinois, Stacey Towns, Americus, Georgia, Carlton Zanders, Arkansas, Kamika Bush, Teresa Stewart, and Whitley Walton all of Americus, Georgia, Dante’ Walton, Jr. (BJ), Texas, Connie Davis, and Kenyatta Thomas, Americus, Georgia; twenty great grandchildren, Alisa Moran, D’Andrea Bridges, Dominique Towns, Alexus, Jaeda, Tytianni, Mykya, Mykyree, E.J., Jalenique, M’Kaelah, A’Lela, Tyneisha, Sweet Pea, Mauri, Sean, Kennedy, Mia, Krersten and Jordan; five great great grandchildren, Jessica Thornton, Arman, Tracy, Mia and Anthony; son-in-law Charles Davis a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Paul Dixon, age, 63, 314 Welch Road, Buena Vista, Georgia passed Monday, November 11, 2013.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Nazarene Church of Jesus Christ-COGIC, 2286 Pineville Road, Buena Vista, Georgia, where Elder Larry Franklin, Jr. is Pastor. Bishop E J Lundy, Pastor of Tabernacle of Faith, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Buena Vista, Georgia.

Paul Dixon was born February 9, 1950 to the late Johnnie Dixon and Annie Mae Minter Dixon in Buena Vista, Marion County Georgia. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Linda Dixon. Also one brother, Johnnie Dixon, Jr., preceded him in death. He was educated in the public school system of Marion County. Paul was a self-employed logger for many years. He was also a mechanic by trade. Paul was united in Holy matrimony to the former Earnestine Jones on June 27, 1987.

Survivors are a loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Earnestine Jones Dixon, Buena Vista, Georgia; four devoted children, Ricky Dixon, Sr. (Lisa), Boston, Massachuetts, Steven Dixon (Kim), Buena Vista, Georgia, Jermaine Jolly, Buena Vista, Georgia, and Marcus Rogers, Ellaville, Georgia; eleven loving grandchildren, April Dixon, Columbus, Georgia, Larico Dixon, Darico, Buena Vista, Georgia, Trynesha Dixon, Columbus, Georgia, Antonious Dowsey, Kentucky, Anthony Paige, Lakeicia Barns, Ricky Dixon, Jr. Dequan Bryant Dixon, all of Boston, Massachusetts, Nylah Dixon and Roderick Dixon, both of Buena Vista, Georgia; twelve loving great grandchildren; one sister, Mary A. Haynes, Cusseta, Georgia; two brothers, William Winfield, Moses Dixon, both of Buena Vista, Georgia; three aunts, Marie Coley, Leslie Hunt, both of Miami, Florida and Edith Durham, Buena Vista, Georgia; four uncles, Milton Minter (Irene), Clarence Minter (Marjorie), Willie Minter (Louise) and Felton Minter (Mae Lou), all of Buena Vista, Georgia; mother-in-law, Geraldine J. Wilson, Ideal, Georgia; sister-in-law, Mary Williams (Freddie), Ellaville, Georgia; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives, including a devoted cousin, Cynthia Dixon, Miami, Florida and a host of friends.

Willie Henry Leary, age 77, M. L. King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia passed, Saturday, November 2, 2013.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler St., Oglethorpe, Georgia. Interment will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Willie Henry Leary was born December 10, 1935 to the late John Henry Leary and Idell Felton Leary in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie James Leary, Ernest Leary and Richard Leary. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. After many dedicated years of service, he worked with National Car Rental as a Porter.

Survivors are his loving children, Joyce Lowe, Oglethorpe, Georgia and Alfonso Leary, Atlanta, Georgia; one sister, Diane Lowe, Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, including a devoted niece, Lawanda Edwards, Atlanta, Georgia; other relatives and friends.

Willie Walker III, age 27, 302 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed Friday, November 8, 2013 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Magnolia Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Reverend Hosie Waters pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Willie Walker III, better known as ‘’Tripp,” was born February 19, 1986 in Houston County, Georgia to Anne Walker and Willie Walker, Sr. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He joined the Magnolia Baptist Church at an early age, under the leadership of the late Rev. C. J. Glover. His grandparents, Martha K. Witchard, Nellie Haugabook, Charles Shelley, and Horatio Walker, Sr.; sister, Patricia Hannor; and uncle, Horatio Walker preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters Markayla Harris Walker and La’Asia Andriana Walker, both of Oglethorpe, Georgia; a devoted friend, Tiffany Harris, Oglethorpe, Georgia; parents, Anne Walker and Willie Walker, Sr., (Connie), all of Montezuma, Georgia; siblings, Richard Hannor (Phyllis), Keyon Wynn, Fredrick Allen, and Tahitian Solomon Hall (Norris); aunts, Susie McCord (Bobby), Mildred Fudge, Iris Lee Witchard, Terry Ann Witchard, Tracie Wright (Tony), Gloria Owen, Minnie Pearl Blue, Suzette Smith (Glenn), and Anqunette Kendrick (Lewis); uncles, Carl Akine Sr., Arthur L. Witchard Jr., Jerry L. Witchard, and Charlie Shelley Jr., a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives, including one devoted cousin Shunika Fudge and friends.

Missouri Diane Thomas Smith, age 58, 426 Clifton Bradley Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Thursday, November 8, 2013 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Lula Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Georgia Highway 26 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia, where Elder James Lyles is Moderator. Reverend Alfred Biggs, Pastor of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, Tom Adams Road, Montezuma, Georgia, will officiate. Interment will follow in Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 26 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Missouri Thomas Smith was born March 13, 1955 to Eddie Thomas, Sr. and Annie Claude Leggett Thomas in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County. She was a 1974 graduate of Macon County High School. Missouri was a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. She was employed with The Meal Ticket Restaurant as a Waitress and Cook.

Survivors are her loving and devoted children, Alfreda Thomas Belvin (Tyree), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Crystal Smith and Christina Smith, both of Americus, Georgia; five loving grandchildren, Breyon Rice, Adrian Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Jason Thomas, and Kingston Thomas; her parents, Annie Claude Leggett Thomas and Eddie Thomas, Sr., Oglethorpe, Georgia; one brother, Eddie Thomas, Jr., Germany; one sister, Brenda Thomas, Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Geneva Welbon, Haywood, California, Albert Thomas, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts, Amour Jean Smith (Thurman Smith, Sr.), Duxbury, Massachusetts, Evelyn Thomas, Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Annie B. Fagan, Greenville, California; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.