Deacon Roland Leggett, age 76, passed on December 29, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Haynesville Methodist Cemetery, Haynesville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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.​

Roland “Bud” Leggett was born March 26, 1945 to the parentage of the late Mildred Lloyd Davis and the late Roland Leggett. He was raised in Oglethorpe, Georgia where he attended the Macon County public schools. He was a faithful member of the New Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon for 15 years. For several years he was employed at Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery until the company closed. It was at this time he decided to become an entrepreneur, establishing his own home healthcare agency, “Leggett Caregiver Services.” His agency provided home healthcare services to Macon County and surrounding areas.

On February 16, 2008, he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Leggett “Mrs. Bud”. Together they have a beautifully blended family of seven children.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Arthur Lee Davis, James Davis, Albert Davis and Winfred Davis. On December 29, 2021, the voice we loved was stilled, a place became vacant in our hearts that will nevermore be filled. For all he gave his best, but it came time for him to rest. His love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Shirley Leggett; continuing his legacy are his children: Joe Woolfolk, Debra Walker, Shelease Williams, Lyngail Baily (Bill), Cherry Leggett, Angela Davis (Calvin), Elethia Tillman (Anthony); siblings: Glen Davis (Tammy); sisters: Connie Davis, Shirley Sutton, Dana Davis, Christine Daniel (Robert), Matt Nunez (George).

Carolyn Aldridge Edge, age 73, passed on December 30, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Lebanon Cemetery, Archery Road, Plains, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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.​

Funeral services for Peggy Ann Hankerson will be held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Chatham Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will follow at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Mask are required, temperature checks and hand sanitizing will be done prior to entering the church. Social distancing will be enforced inside of sanctuary as well.

Peggy Ann Hankerson was born July 31, 1949, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Lessie Haugabook Solomon. She departed her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2021.

Peggy received her education in the Macon County School System. She was a 1967 graduate of D. F. Douglass High School. She was married to James Hankerson in the year of our lord 1970. Peggy worked at Southern Frozen Foods (Gold King) for over 38 years until her retirement.

Sister Peggy Hankerson, affectionately called “Peg,” gave her hand to God at an early age being a member of Union Baptist Church and joined the Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church to be spiritual nurturing and guidance under the leadership of the late Rev. G. W. Nealy. She served the church in leadership capacities on the local and regional levels which included secretary of Sunday School for over 30 years before becoming Superintendent of the Sunday School until her death; she was an exemplary example of a deaconess. Sister Peggy Hankerson worked tirelessly on the culinary committee, floral and beautification, Chaplain of the Mission Ministry, a member of the WMU, she attended the Congress of Christian Education, the annual session where she would lead devotion services many times  in the women’s department. She was asked to represent Jehovah Baptist Church at the association for “Woman of the Year” surprising herself she came in third place, she was also a lifelong member of the Southwest GA Missionary Baptist Association where she received a plaque for dedicated services in 2011.

Peggy was preceded in death by her daughter Sharron Hankerson, mother, one sister, three brothers, father-in-law, two sister-in-laws and brother-in-law.

She leaves to cherish in her memories: her husband of 51 years, James Frederick Hankerson, Sr., three children, Jeffery Haugabook, Bonaire, Ga, James Frederick, Jr. and Terrance Hankerson of Oglethorpe, Ga. Three grandchildren Brittany Haugabook, Raveen Haugabook, Terralyn  Hankerson;  Three great grandchildren Lovell Anthony Sylvester, Javon Bryson Bloodsaw, Cohen Hankerson. One sister Dorothy Solomon, Montezuma, Ga. One sister-in-law, Amelia Hankerson, Oglethorpe, Ga, one  brother-in-law, Thomas Hankerson, Belle Glade, Fla. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including a special friend/cousin Frances H. Hayes and a special friends, Myrtis Mallard, Velma Jean Clark , Annie Neal Collier, Annie Maude Brooks and  her beautician, Nellie Collins.

​Funeral services for Judith Elaine White will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Josh Gibson Center, 20 Gibson Way, Buena Vista, Georgia. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Cemetery in Buena Vista, Georgia.

Judith Elaine White was born July 6, 1952 in Buena Vista, Georgia to the parentage of the late Vasco Sr. and Tommie Nell Perry. She departed her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2021.

Judith (Judy) received her education in the Buena Vista, Georgia school system and was a graduate of the class of 1970. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Buena Vista, GA. At the time of her death, she was a member of New St. Mathis A.M.E. Church in Louvale, GA where she served faithfully as an Earlene Wilson Missionary.

Judy was employed at Cooper Lighting (Metalux) in Americus, GA for over 20 years until she retired to become a full time house wife/mom. Along with full time house wife/mom duties she served as a volunteer with Latavia’s Closet. She was awarded with Congressional Recognition by Congressman Sanford Bishop for her work at the closet and in the Community. She also took part in the feeding of Chattahoochee County High School Athletic Programs.

Judy was preceded in death by her Mother-in-Law Essie Lou White, her brothers Joe Frank Mckinney and Marvin Perry, and her Granddaughter Kyndall Douglas.

She leaves to cherish in her memories a devoted husband of 41 years Charlie Estha White. Four children Sidney Douglas of Buena Vista, GA., Kevin Douglas (Markita) of Buena Vista, GA., Amanda Walker of Columbus, GA and Charlotte Richards of Cusseta, GA. 19 grandkids, 3 great-grand kids, and 6 god children. One brother Vasco Perry Jr. (Dee) of Radcliffe, KY, Father-in-law Mr. Lee White; Three brothers-in-law, Leonzie White, Lawrence White (Sharon), Edwin White (Wendy). Three sisters-in-law, Pauline Stewart (James), Annie Lois Bryant (Charles), and Jacqueline Mkwanazi (Cisco).

Rosa Jackson Green passed on December 19, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Staley Memorial Cemetery, Corner of Souther Field Road and Mayo Street, Americus, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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.​

George William Hayes, age 73, passed on December 16, 2021.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Hwy 26, Oglethorpe, Georgia  with military honors. 

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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.​

Robert Lee Towns, age 67,  passed on December 5, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P. M., Monday, December 13, 2021 in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
 
Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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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Robert Lee Towns, whom family and friends fondly called him “Pete,” was born in Macon County, Georgia on June 12, 1954 to Henrietta Davis Towns and Robert Towns. He was educated in the Macon County public school system.

He worked many years for the Cagle Bonding Co. as a landscaper and was thought highly of by the owner and employees.

Pete loved to read, write poetry, cook, and dance. In addition, he loved to have fun and knew how to make  other people laugh. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Mr. Towns is survived by his sisters, Ella Mae Towns and Millie Bailey of Ideal Ga; son, Jaiden Robinson of Augusta, and special friends, Pat Gartrell of Atlanta.

Five sisters who preceded him in death: Eva Nell Walker, Betty Little, Nettie Mae Mathis, Mary Towns, and Katie Towns; four brothers who preceded him in death: Edie Towns, Bobby Towns, Edward Towns, and Robert Towns Jr.

He will be missed by a  host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives who loved him dearly.

Willie James Hamilton Sr., age 77, passed on December 7, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 11, 2021, Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

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.​

Willie James Hamilton, Sr. was born on August 6, 1944, in Blakely, Georgia to the late Ben J. Hamilton and the late Annie Lee Hamilton and his brother preceded him in death Emmitt Lee Davis of Miami, FL. He was educated in the public-school system of Early County after graduation he entered The United States Army in 1962. He continued his military career in the National Guards and received an honorable discharge in 1980. He furthered his education at Florida International University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Blakely, GA. Later in life he moved his membership to New Hope Baptist Church in Perry, GA. Willie will be remembered by his family and friends for his love of cowboy hats, boots, and western shows.

On April 15, 1974, Willie married the love of his life Jackqueline “Jackie” Hamilton of 47 years. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters Barbara Foster of Dothan, AL; Vickie Simmons of Austin, TX  and three sons Blake Hamilton of Taylor, TX; Keith Hayes of Duluth, GA and one son preceded him in death Willie Hamilton, Jr. His love and memories will forever be cherished in the hearts of his granddaughters Ahbria Hamilton & ZaMeceya Hamilton of Perry, Ga; Abbilesha Greene of Montezuma, GA; and a host of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews,  sisters/ brothers in law ,relatives, and friends. Some devoted friends Linda Merriweather and Pete Wimberly and a devoted cousin Hattie Anderson.