All Obituaries

Cherishing Her Legacy Mrs. Jessie Almeta Simon Johnson January 21, 1943 – April 06, 2024 Mrs. Jessie Almeta Simon Johnson, 81, was born January 21, 1943, to the late George and Annie Mae Jackson Simon in Sylvania, Screven County, Georgia. At an early age, she received her Christian upbringings at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church where she served faithfully. She attended the Public School System of Screven County. She was employed in the hospitality service industry throughout...

The Legacy of Life Ms. Vernett Sidneice Parrish (September 15, 1963 – April 04, 2024 Vernett Sidneice Parrish, 60, was born on September 15, 1963, to Mrs. Annie Mae Nesbitt Parrish and the late Deacon Sidney Thomas Parrish, Sr, in Miami, FL.  At an early age, she accepted Christ and united with the Jordan Grove Baptist Church of Miami, FL under the leadership of Reverend Douglas Cook. She also attended the public schools of Dade County. Upon relocating to Sylvania, she, and...

IN LOVING MEMORY SHANEE MICHELLE SMITH FEBRUARY 06, 1989 - APRIL 03, 2024 Our beloved Shanee’ Michelle Smith, 35, entered this world on February 6, 1989, at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Bronx, NY, welcomed by her loving parents Rosezell Cusack and Danny Smith. Shanee’ was raised alongside her oldest sister, Crystal, in the heart of Spanish Harlem by her mother. She cherished her role as the baby sister but embraced her new title as big sister with the arrival of younger...

The Legacy of Life Ms. Loretta Jacqueline Kittles  May 16, 1955 – March 10, 2024 Ms. Loretta Jacqueline Kittles, 68, was born May 16, 1955, to the late Mr. Horce, Sr., and Mrs. Idonnie Duncan Kittles in Sylvania, Screven County, GA. She was one of eight children. At an early age, she joined the Greenwood Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Usher board until her health declined.  She received her formal education in the Screven County public schools and...

The Legacy of Life Mother Rena Louise Godbee Mother Rena Louise Brabham Godbee, 84, was born on March 20, 1941, to Mr. James and Mrs. Dora Brown Brabham in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. She attended the public school system of Brooklyn, completing Bushwick High School. Having a passion for art and helping children, Rena followed her passion by working for the New York City Department of Education as a dedicated Teacher’s Aide at Manhattan Junior High School 104 in New...

The Legacy of Life Mrs. Bessie Lee Shefton Morell April 19, 1942 – February 15, 2024 Mrs. Bessie Lee Shefton Morell, 81, was born April 19, 1942, to the late Mr. Anthony Shefton and Mrs. Elizabeth Rhett Shefton in Shawnee, GA. She was one of eight children. She attended the public schools of Screven County.  Mrs. Bessie Morell dedicated most of her life to caretaking, but outside of her profession, she found joy in church fellowship. She was a steadfast member of Prosperity...

MR CECIL LEE ATKINS, 83, was born on June 18, 1940, the son of the late Mr. Albert, Sr., and Mrs. Lillie Mae Jesup Atkins in Screven County, GA. Mr. Cecil attended the public schools of Screven County.  Mr. Atkins was first employed in the construction industry.  He completed 32 years of service as a maintenance technician with the Screven County Board of Education at his retirement. Mr. Atkins was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Ms. Lizzie Mae Ellison in 1965, lasting 60...

The Legacy of Life Mrs. Grace H. Williams September 14, 1926 – January 28, 2024 Mrs. Grace H. Williams, age 97, began her earthly journey on September 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Mr. Virgil and Mrs. Victoria Shiggs Jackson in Sylvania, GA. Grace made her home in Florida in the late 1950’s where she was employed with Broward County until she retired in 1992.  She returned home to Sylvania in 2009.  She was a faithful member of the New Light Baptist Church...

The Legacy of Life Ms. Janice LaCheryl Zeigler May 12, 1971 – January 27, 2024 Ms. Janice LaCheryl Zeigler, age 52, was born on May 12, 1971, in Augusta, Georgia the daughter of the late Doris Zeigler Curtis and the late Horace Kittles. At an early age, she joined Leet’s Chapel United Methodist Church now merged with Oak Grove United Methodist Church.  She attended the public schools of Screven County, Georgia and was a 1989 graduate of Screven County High School....