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Ms J Denise Mccrary

Ms J Denise Mccrary

Jan 29, 2017

J. Denise McCrary of Fort Valley, GA, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 State College Drive, Fort Valley, GA. Public viewing&and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will hold the Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony Friday, February 3, 2017 at 6 pm.

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Mrs Vanessa A Brooks

Mrs Vanessa A Brooks

Jan 27, 2017

Vanessa&"Lulu"Alethia Robinson-Brooks,58, ofWarner Robins, GApassed away onJanuary 26,2017inWarner Robins, GA Vanessawas bornin Reynolds, GAtoAlbert and Doris RobinsononDecember 23, 1958.Shewas educated through the Peach County educational system in Fort Valley, GA. Vanessa marriedRicky BrooksonJanuary 10, 1982inPompano Beach FL. Vanessa was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and cooking. She was in purist of her lifelong dream of...

Mrs Lillian (Byrd) Dixon

Mrs Lillian (Byrd) Dixon

Jan 18, 2017

Lillian Byrd Dixon was born February10,1922 in Crawford County, Georgia to the late Susie Sanders Schofield and was loved and nurtured by grandparents, Robert (Bob) and Lucinda Sanders Byrd.& She was the oldest of twelve children; eight preceded her in death.

At a very early age, Lillian joined the Harris Chapel CME Church where she remained an...

Mr Horace Thomas

Mr Horace Thomas

Jan 15, 2017

Mr. Horace Thomas the son of the late Jimmy C. and Dennie Thomas was born March 22, 1955 in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia.& At an early age Horace accepted Christin his life and joined Richland Baptist Church. He was a 1973 graduate of Peach County High School; after graduation he moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he worked at...

Mr Kerey Elijah Weatherspoon, Sr

Mr Kerey Elijah Weatherspoon, Sr

Jan 13, 2017

To know him is to love him. Born January 3, 1981, Kerey& Elijah Weatherspoon, Sr. was the youngest of three children blessed to parents Elijah and Brenda Weatherspoon. Some would call him "spoiled," but even at an early age, Kerey exercised his gift of persuasion through his winning smile, compassionate nature and charming wit. His unmatched sense of humor...

Mrs Beulah Bakon Johnson

Mrs Beulah Bakon Johnson

Dec 27, 2016

Mrs. Beulah Bakin Johnson, daughter of the late George (Don) and Maggie Jones Bakon was born December 27, 1925 in Crawford County. &She attended the public schools of Crawford County and was a member of Bethel Independent Church of Crawford County, where she remained a faithful member until her health failed.

Miss Beulah Bakon was united in...

Ms Ida Mae (Bryant) Collins

Ms Ida Mae (Bryant) Collins

Dec 24, 2016

Ida Mae Bryant Collins was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1931 and God's angels came for her Saturday, December 24, 2016.& The last years of her life were spent battling dementia in Roberta and Fort Valley Nursing Home.

Ida led a colorful life from childhood to the end. She was outgoing and outspoken. She enjoyed neighbors...

Alexa Claire Carrazco

Alexa Claire Carrazco

Dec 23, 2016

Infant Alexa Claire Carrazco died on December 23,2016.& Alexa's parents are Mr. Jacob and Judith Carrazco of Fort Valley.Memorial serviceswere held in the chapel of Edwards Funeral Home at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 26, 2016.

Mr Reuben Jones

Mr Reuben Jones

Dec 18, 2016

Reuben Jones was born June 29, 1926 in Powersville, Georgia to the late Andrew Jones and Florilla Booze.& He later married Ola M. Ross of Houston County. This union was the blessings of two children, Ronnie Jones (Nannette) who preceded him in death in 2001 and Janet B. Scott III; four grandsons: Keith Jones, Maurice, Ryan and Brandon Scott....

Mr Derrick Dion Canty

Mr Derrick Dion Canty

Dec 11, 2016

Derrick Dion Canty, was born to the parentage of the late Dr. George Canty, Jr, and D'Lois P. Canty in Fort Valley, Georgia on October 31, 1964.& At an early age he accepted Christ and joined St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Fort Valley, Georgia, where he served as an Acolyte as well as in other church activities.

He...

Mrs Eva Mae (Jackson) Harris

Mrs Eva Mae (Jackson) Harris

Dec 10, 2016

Eva Mae Jackson Harris was born June 16, 1929, in Fort Valley, Ga.&to the parentage of the late Sam and Lillie Mae Milton Jackson. She was reared in a loving and Christian home.

Eva was educated in the Peach County School System and graduated from H.A. Hunt High School in 1948. In 1969 Eva graduated from Fort...

Mrs Ruth Battle

Mrs Ruth Battle

Nov 27, 2016

Ms. Ruth "Top" McGhee- Battle of Fort Valley, daughter of the late Bank and Ellen McGhee, born October 23, 1913 in Macon County, Georgia. "Top" received her Heavenly Honors Sunday, November 27, 2016.

A wake will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00pm at St. Louis CME Church Marshallville, GA.

Funeral...

Mrs Elizabeth Williams Brinson

Mrs Elizabeth Williams Brinson

Nov 23, 2016

&"When she speaks, her words are wise, and in her tongue is the law of kindness." Proverbs 31:26

Elizabeth Williams Brinson of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, November23, 2016, at the age of 94 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Mr. PhelpsJ.Brinson of Camp...

Mr John Henry Ivory, Jr

Mr John Henry Ivory, Jr

Nov 20, 2016

Mr. John Henry Ivory was born on January 24, 1949 and passed away on November 20, 2016. John was a resident of South Florida when he passed away.

Jaliyah Christina Howard

Jaliyah Christina Howard

Nov 14, 2016

Jaliyah Christina Howard, our "miracle Baby", was born July 6, 2002, in Macon, Georgia weighing 1 pound, 3 ounces&able to fit in the palm of her mother's hand. As a reminder that "Christ" would be with her at all times and in remembrance of her grandfather's middle name "Christopher"' her middle name was given.

Jaliyah was an...

Mrs Letha Mae (Law) Hooten

Mrs Letha Mae (Law) Hooten

Nov 5, 2016

When the sun rose on May 1, 1933; God looked down on Earth and saw fit for an angel "our beloved Letha Mae Hooten Law" to be born.& She lit up the face of her mother Pearl Lee Hunt and her father Robert Law, who both preceded her in death. Letha Mae Law attended the public school system of...

Deacon Willie Bruce "Bubba" Pickens

Deacon Willie Bruce "Bubba" Pickens

Oct 31, 2016

Mr. Willie Bruce "Bubba" Pickens, took his journey from earth to his heavenly home on October 31, 2016.& The son of the late Willie Lee and Willie Mae Pickens was born October 1, 1932 in Vienna GA. After the death of his mother, he was raised by his father and stepmother Beatrice Pickens.

His parents, four siblings,...

Mr Emory Davis

Mr Emory Davis

Sep 19, 2016

Mr. Emory Davis was born July 11, 1932 to the parents of Sam Davis and Ella Stinson in Macon County, Georgia.& He attended the public schools there until 8th grade when he decided to enter into the workfield. Emory worked many years as a laborer on several different jobs. At an early age he joined Belvin AME Church where...

Mrs Mary Nell Brown

Mrs Mary Nell Brown

Jul 3, 2016

Fort Valley, Georgia - Mrs. Mary Nell Brown was born&June 21, 1945 in Midway, AL to the late Mr. Willie Lee Gilberry and Louise Streeter Gilberry. She attended Hunt High School of Peach County.

She was employed with the Bibb County Board of Education. Mrs. Brown joined and attended St. John Baptist Church of Fort Valley, Georgia...

Ms Wylene Moore

Ms Wylene Moore

Jun 19, 2016

Warner Robins, Georgia -&Wylene was born on April 12, 1934 in Peach County, Georgia to the late Elizabeth Henderson and Willie Frank Jordan, Sr. She was a devoted homemaker who was always caring and ensured she provided for her children and grandchildren's needs. "Ma" as she was affectionately called was loved by everyone. She was honest and would tell...

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