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Justin "JJ" Michael Drake, Jr. was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Ernestine T. Rittenberry, and maternal great-great-grandparents, Harrell C. and Marion H. Shields. Survivors include parents, Justin Drake, Sr. and Ti'mesha Rittenberry; four sisters, Ja'Nya, Chanel, Nova, and Fendi;  paternal grandparents, Rose (Michael Johngan) Byrd and Robert Drake; maternal grandparents, Timothy and Makeda Rittenberry; paternal great-grandparents, Willie and...

Mr. Boddie is survived by his wife, Brenda Boddie and children.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society by clicking on the link: https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html Due to COVID-19, the family is not receiving visitors at the residence. Mr. Elmo "Flink" Thrasher is survived by his son, Darren T. Thrasher; siblings, Susan T. Nowell, Diane T. Smith, Rhonda T. Hawkins and Penny Thrasher; god-brother, Michael"Doc" Johnson; several grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

This is a Courtesy Announcement on behalf of Beach Funeral & Cremation Services, Virginia Beach, VA.   Alma Nakesia Hutton, “Keisa” as we called her, 37, received her angel wings on March 27, 2021 with her husband by her side. She was born on March 6, 1984 in Athens, Georgia to Clifford Gibson & Christine Whitehead Dixon.  Alma was educated in the Virginia Beach public school system and graduated from Landstown High School in 2002. Kesia was a beautiful...

Ms. Rosetta Wise Bailey is survived by a daughter, Rosetta Elaine Wise; granddaughter, Creshunda Moon; companion, Novel Johnson; three sisters, Celia Lue Wise, Jean Henderson and Geraldine Huff; four brothers, Horace Wise Jr., Gerald (Sandra)  Wise, Marty (Angela) Wise and Marvin Wise; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Do to COVID-19, the Family will not receive friends at the residence or have a Repast. Please continue to keep them in your prayers!   Christine W. Howard 1933-2021 Christine Weaver Howard, 87 of Athens, began her eternal journey Wednesday, March 17, 2021. As a child, Chris was an exceptional athlete and became one of the most outstanding basketball players ever at Athens High and Industrial School, leading her team to many victories.  She was amongst the list of 2011 Athens...

Mother Ophelia "Ms. Missy" Johnson Dillard is survived by her sons, Retired Sgt. Maj. Claude L. Brown, Jr. and Lorenzo Dillard;  two nieces reared in the home, Anita (Danny) Brown and Linda (Willie C.) Smith;  daughter-in-law, Deborah Dillard; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Samuel Shorter the son of Mr. Garnie Shorter and the late Eltrude Sneed Shorter was born on October 14, 1958. He entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2021 at his home.  Samuel accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age and became a member of the New Battery Baptist Church. He attended and graduated from the Greene County School. After graduating he enlisted into the U. S. Army, while stationed in Ft. Ord, California. He met and married the late Chalyce...

The Johnson Family is receiving friends at the residence.       Mrs. Jessie Bell Foote-Johnson was born August 16, 1927 in Athens, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Johnny and Minnie Foote. She departed this life on February 20, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Athens, Georgia. Mrs. Johnson was a member of New Gove Baptist Church Winterville Georgia. She attended Julia Jackson School, Athens Georgia. Jessie was proceeded in death by her husband J. T. Johnson...