Jesse Hannor, age 33, passed away on December 25, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at First United Holiness Church, 324 Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Church Road, 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. ​​

Jesse Hannor was born on March 31, 1990, to the late Rosa Marie Hannor and Jesse Lee Harris in Augusta, Georgia. He was the grandson of the late Mother Annie Mae Hannor and John Hannor, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his older brother Joseph (Jo, Jo) Hannor. Jesse was adopted as an infant by Thomas Jefferson (TJ) and Voncile Hannor Adams who loved and cared for him to the end. Jesse matriculated through the Macon County School System and graduated high school in 2008 from Southwest Georgia Institute of Education in Albany, Georgia. He attended South Georgia Technical College and was later employed for 14 years at Cooper Lighting in Americus, Georgia as a Brake Press Operator, and trainer for others on his shift. Jesse’s supervisor described him as “one of his most valuable employees who comes to work 30 minutes early and did a SUPER job every day.”

Jesse was a loving, dependable, and devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend who sought to enjoy life, living, all of God’s creation, and a good porterhouse steak (on occasion). Jesse loved the Lord and always told us
“Jesus is my friend.” Jesse gave his life to Christ and was baptized at a young age at First United Holiness Church by Elder Michael Coley, Sr. Jesse was an active church member and loved his church family. Jesse never met a stranger and had a magnetic personality. He was a soft spoken young man with an incredible heart for people. He enjoyed traveling and spending time family and friends.He enjoyed going to the movies, playing all sorts of games, listening to the Canton Spirituals and Lee Williams, and watching sports. His favorite sport teams were the Golden State Warriors, Georgia Bulldogs, and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a huge Marvel movie and Fast and Furious fan and enjoyed watching them with his big sister Nancy.

Jesse was a miracle baby born with health challenges that later progressed, but he never complained. There were several times when he was in and out of the hospital. Each incident seemed to make him more determined to win the battle. He was determined that his failing health would not limit his strong will to live life to the fullest. God has now granted him healing and peace.

On Christmas evening, Monday, December 25, 2023, God whispered softly into Jesse’s ear and called him home to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. God embraced him in His arms and enfolded him in His love. A precious one from us went home and is finally free.

Jesse leaves to cherish his loving memories to his mother Voncile Hannor Adams, Oglethorpe, Georgia; his dad Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Adams, Byronville, Georgia; seven siblings, Benita Law (John); Nancy Hannor, Montezuma, Georgia; TeShaunda Hannor-Walker (Jacque), Leesburg, Georgia; Lakisha Hannor, Atlanta, Georgia; Marshae Hannor, Powder Springs, Georgia; Anthony Worthy, Montezuma, Georgia; and Marcus Hannor, Montezuma, Georgia. His loving maternal aunts and uncles: Mary Kate Gray, John Henry Hannor, Sr. (Annie Bell), Mary Louise Mathis, James Henry Hannor, Sr., Laura Hannor Hubbard (Anias), and Carolyn Hannor and his paternal aunt Dorothy Gary. He has a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and several devoted friends.

​Eugene Lamar Davis, age 64, passed on December 18, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Jehovah Baptist Church, 201 Chatham Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Eugene was born August 2, 1959, in Perry, Georgia to the late Eddie Mae Perry Davis and the late Jesse B. Davis. He is preceded in death by siblings Clarissa Golden, Annie Cal Jolie, and Eddie Davis.

He was educated in the public school system of Houston County and was a 1977 graduate of Perry High School. Following high school Eugene entered in the United States Army where he served his country proudly.

Eugene was married to the late Debra McCants Davis. After the passing of his first love, he later found love again and married the late Robin Black Davis. Eugene was a member of Jehovah Baptist Church. His pastimes included fishing, singing, dancing, and watching the steelers.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his four sons Kenneth Mitchell (Miya), Columbus, GA, Calvin Mitchell, Columbus, GA, Bryan Mitchell (Lashanette), Wichita, KS and Brandon Mitchell, Seattle, WA; fourteen grandchildren; siblings: Calvin Perry (Cynthia), Savannah, GA, Lorenza Davis, Oglethorpe, GA, Sandra Davis Harris, Warner Robins, GA, Rev. Steve Askew (Lois), Dublin, GA, Bobby Childs (Rose), Unadilla, GA, Lakeitha (Curtis) Holmes, Perry, GA, Vernita Rawls, Perry, GA, Patrice Davis, Warner Robins, GA, Sharon Askew Green, Warner Robins, GA, Joyce Rochester, NY, fours aunts Wylene Renford, Perry, GA, Barbara Davis, Perry, Ga, Lorene Moss, Bronx, NY, and Betty Davis; two great aunts Ruth Lawson, Alice West, both of Unadilla, GA a devoted sis in law Ellen Davis and brother in law Jimmy Golden; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, uncles, sisters/brothers in law, cousins and friends.

Lois Maria Smith, age 65, of Malsby Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Sunday, December 17, 2023.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at  the Upper Room Apostolic Holiness Church, 1627 Georgia Hwy 90 West, 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. ​​

​Lois Maria Smith, affectionately known as Sister, was born on November 28, 1958 to the late Willie C. Smith and Florene Mangram Smith in Oglethorpe GA.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Tracy Smith.
 
She attended the Middle Flint Behavioral Health and Wellness  Center in Americus Georgia  for many years up until she became ill.
 
Lois was one of God's special people.  She had an infectious smile that would light up the room.   She loved family, church and especially long car rides. 

She leaves a legacy of love and many fond memories to her beloved family: mother, Florene Mangram Smith, Oglethorpe, Georgia; two brothers, Willie L. Smith and Jeffrey Smith (Judy) all of Oglethorpe Georgia; two sisters, Elizabeth Smith (Antonius), Powder Springs, Georgia and Stephanie Smith Floyd (Winfred), Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts, Ollie Mangram, Margaret Mangram McLaughlin (Joe) all of Jamaica, New York, Fannie Mond, Perry Georgia, Marva Turner (Jerome), Oglethorpe, Georgia and Diane Morris (Ken), Atlanta, Georgia; uncles Wayne Mangram and Charlie Howard Smith, Jr. both of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Conrad Smith (Cheryl) Warner Robins, Georgia and James Smith, Atlanta Georgia; and a host of nieces , nephews and other relatives and friends and two devoted nieces Brittany Fudge and Raven Smith.

Leroy Wilson Sr., age 69, passed on December 12, 2023.

The graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Magnolia Park South, Hwy 96, Bonaire, 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. ​

Elder Joel Newsome Sr. passed on December 10, 2023, at the age of 84.

​The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 260 W Allen Street, Leslie, 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. ​

Joel Newsome, Sr., was born December 31, 1938, to the parentage of the late Dea. Sidney and late Susie Newsome in Leslie, GA. on December 10, 2023, he departed this earthly life in the solitude of his home.

He was married to Claudia Thomas Newsome for twenty-nine years. Their union was blessed with six children. At an early age, he joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Leslie, Georgia. Upon moving to Jacksonville, Florida, he connected with Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. There he served as Sabbath School Teacher and Superintendent, and Elder. 

While in Jacksonville, he worked with city services department, water division, for over twenty-eight years before returning to Georgia. When he relocated in Leslie, Georgia, he worked for the Sumter County Schools System in the Transportation Department. He attended Buena Vista Seventh Day Adventist Church until his health declined.

Joel was dedicated to his calling to spread the word of God. He diligently and heartily distributed tracks and books to his neighbors near and far.
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His legacy of love and affection is left, with mended hearts and the Peace of God to his children: Jacquelyn Newsome, Parrottsville, Tennessee, Karl Newsome (Tamala), Scappoose, Oregon, Thalia Miller (Kenneth), Jacksonville, Florida, Joel Newsome Jr. (Sonja), Jacksonville, Florida, Tonia Williams (Leonard), Parrottsville, Tennessee, and Tabitha Newsome, Parrottsville, Tennessee, Nine Grand children and seven great grandchildren.  Siblings Jesse Fields (Gloria) Anderson, South Carolina, Annie Bell Gray, Trenton, New Jersey, and Jacob Phils (Anna), Garrysburg, North Carolina. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowing friends also survive.

​Rosa Rene Bivins, age 67, of Spruce Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia passed Friday, December 8, 2023.
 
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Travelers Home Baptist Church, Travelers Home Road, Ideal, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Lebanon 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. ​
 
Rosa Rene was born July 21, 1956, to the late Edward Bivins and Nancy Raines Bivins in Macon County, Georgia. Rosa Rene was educated in the public school system of Macon County whereas she acquired her elementary education from the historic Ideal Elementary school and her high school education from D.F. Douglass High School, Montezuma, Georgia. She had a passion for dancing.
 
Rosa was preceded in death by her daughter, Catina Bivins; She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Bivins and Walter Raines.
 
She leaves a legacy of love and many fun memories to her son: Darrin Fulks; Siblings: Nellie Kate Collins, Albert Bivins, Arthur Bivins (Rebecca) and Annie Bivins; Aunts and uncles, Bennie Raines (Juliett), Bessie Raines and Joyce Raines. Two devoted God Brothers: Aubrey Tookes and Gerald Dean. Devoted friend: Elijah Ford; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Eddie Mack Stewart Sr., age 69, 730 MLK Jr. Drive Apt F4, Americus, Georgia passed December 6, 2023, at Wilson Hospice House, Albany, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Ga Hwy 118, Leslie, 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. ​

Eddie Mack Stewart was born January 13, 1954, to the late Ed Stewart and the late Elean Hubbard Stewart in Sumter County, Georgia. He is preceded is death by one sister, Alice Stewart. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. He acquired his high school education from the historic Union High School of DeSoto, Georgia. Eddie was employed with Turner Enterprises since 1987 and he later became manager until his demise. Eddie joined the band of Christian believers at Living Word Christian Ministries, Ellaville, Georgia.

Survivors include three children Fredrick L. Stewart, Atlanta, Georgia, Eddie M. Stewart Jr., Columbia, South Carolina, and Kyle Moore, Ellaville, Georgia. Five grandchildren, Olivia Stewart, Devin Stewart, Genesis Stewart, Logan Moore, Jasmine Stewart. Four siblings, Charlie Stewart (Annie), Calvin Stewart, Barbara Stewart all of Leslie, Georgia and Eddie D. Stewart (Rev. Diana), Atlanta, Georgia. A host of other relatives and friends including Charles Harris, Vicki Rush, Michael Rush, the entire  family of Turner Enterprises and devoted friend Myra Moore.