for July 13, 2001



Evangelist Mariah Moore Banks



VALDOSTA — Into another of our Christian homes death has again entered, with his unrelenting face, his unhearing ears, and his sealed lips. Evangelist Mariah Moore Banks, the first child of the late Rev. Albert D. Moore, Sr. and Mrs. Maggie McGee Moore was born on Jan. 9, 1938, in Lowndes County. Mariah attended the public schools in Lowndes County and graduated from Hahira High school. She received her B.S. degree in Mathematics at Fort Valley State College and her Masters in Pure Math at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. She was a former teacher at Westside High School where she taught for several years. Later, she continued her teaching career at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School in Washington, D. C. as a Mathematics instructor. In 1977, she became an exchange teacher at Wiesbaden Junior High School in Wiesbaden, Germany. Because of Mariah’s thirst for knowledge, she continued to prepare herself in the educational and professional world by learning new methods and techniques that she could apply in her teaching and that would serve as a learning mode for her students, colleagues as well as for herself. One of her greatest performances in Mathematics and Science netted her the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics. This award was presented to her on Oct. 26, 1988, by President Ronald Regan at the White House. Also, in 1992-93, she was listed as Who’s Who in American Education by the National Reference Institute of Chicago, Ill. She also received numerous other educational and professional awards throughout the Washington, D.C. area. She was a math teacher at the Georgia Military College of Valdosta. Mariah confessed Christ at an early age and joined Galatia Baptist Church. After moving to Washington, D.C., she became a member of Friendship Baptist Church, the Rev. B.H. Whiting, pastor. As a Sunday School teacher and a Bible Study instructor, she began to study the word of God which necessitated many hours of Bible study fasting, praying and ever striving to lift-up the name of Jesus. Mariah was a faithful Christian leader, true to God’s Word and loyal to her family and friends. In spite of all of her educational and professional awards, she always expressed that her being called into the ministry and becoming a license minister was the greatest of all. After retiring from teaching in Washington, D.C. school system in 1995, she returned to Valdosta. She attended various churches and shared her spiritual knowledge in many churches in and around the area. She gave her time and service to her childhood church Galatia Baptist Church of Mineola, Ga. She was a blessing to her family and congregation. In 1999-2000, she donated Bibles and Hymn books to Galatia Baptist Church. This was just like her, ever striving to help others to become more Christ like. Before her illness, she played a special and charitable role by teaching a Bible study class at the Valdosta Salvation Army. The Book of Life was opened for Evangelist Mariah M. Banks for 63 years. God saw her body was weakening and her soul needed rest; therefore, on July 7, 2001. God dispatched an angel of Mercy with instructions to land at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta and return with another flower for his Bouquet. Proceeding her in death: father, the late Rev. Albert D. Moore, Sr.; grandparents, the late Fender and Maria Stevenson Moore, the late Sam and Nettie Bethany McGee, and a niece, Kalitta B. Moore. Evangelist Mariah Banks lived a fruitful life and touched the lives of many. She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving mother, Maggie McGee Moore; six sisters, Concello Jones (the Rev. Eddie Lee Jones), Hahira, Marva L. Carter (Dr. Lawrence Carter), Tallahassee, Fla., Maudell Moore, Washington, D.C., Shirley A. Everett (Charles), Valdosta, Gloria J. Miller (Lindell), Columbus, Ga., Gaynell M. Taylor, Columbus, Ga.; eight brothers, Albert D. Moore, Jr., Valdosta, Robert L. Moore (Angelena), Capitol Heights, Md., James E. Moore, Sr. (Rosa), Valdosta, Willie C. M





oore (Audrey), Far Rockaway, N.Y., Bobby J. Moore (Russel), Valdosta, Joseph L. Moore, Columbus, Ga., Nathaniel Moore, Hahira, and Bruce M. Moore (LaWanda), Ray City; God mother, Mary Taylor, Washington, D.C.; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, grieving relatives, aunts, uncles, and friends. Special friends, Katie Ryan, Addie Harris, Betty Stafford, Linda Montgomery, Yvonne Morgan, Bernice Sherman, Evangelist Bettye Williams, and all her Bible class students at the Salvation Army. Classmates: Mytris Thompson, Delores Black, Margerie Price, Naomi Pierce, Betty Stafford, and all my class mates. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Edgar Roberts, officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Hill Cemetery. — Scott and Roberts Mortuary





Alma Gertrude (Trudy) Register Loeb



ATLANTA — Alma Gertrude (Trudy) Register Loeb, 90, of Atlanta died Wednesday morning at Briarcliff Oaks Retirement Home in Atlanta. A native of Woodville, Fla., she lived in Valdosta for many years before moving to Atlanta eight years ago. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church of Valdosta where she was an active member of the India Harris Sunday School Class. Mrs. Loeb is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tricia and Bill Walker of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Loeb. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jefferson County, Fla. with the Rev. Edna Harkness officiating. She will be carried to the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Briarcliff Oaks Retirement Home, 2982 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. — Carson McLane Funeral Home



David Leonard Mason, Jr.



VALDOSTA — David Leonard Mason, Jr., 60, of Valdosta died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 13, 1941, in Clay County, Ga. to the late David L., Sr. and Florine Ellis Mason and had lived in Georgetown, Ga. prior to moving to Valdosta 20 years ago. He was an accountant and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the River of Life Church. Survivors include his wife, Sally Turner Mason of Valdosta; a son and daughter-in-law, Warren and Jennifer Mason of Columbus, a daughter and son-in-law, Stacie and Mark Ponder of Valdosta; four grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Sandra Mason of Roswell; a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and David Bryant of Ft. Gaines, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Pastor Buddy Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the River of Life Church or to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603. — Carson McLane Funeral Home



Margaret DeVane Parrish



ADEL — Mrs. Margaret DeVane Parrish, 86, of Adel died on July 12, 2001, at Memorial Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was born on Aug. 5, 1914, in Cook County to the late Gordon and Lollie Belle DeVane. She lived most of her life in Cook County. Mrs. Parrish was a member of Adel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julian Jackson Parrish. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins; dear friends, Mary E. Broadhurst and Flora Lynn, both of Adel. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today in Pleasant Cemetery, Berrien County with the Rev. Craig Hutto officiating. Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home



Thelma Tampas



VALDOSTA — Thelma Tampas, 84, of Valdosta died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 19, 1916, in Alabama to the late John T. and Frances Burt Bradley. She had lived in Valdosta since childhood and was a member of the Episcopal Church. She and her husband, the late Nick Tampas, owned and operated the White House Restaurant in Valdosta for many years. Survivors include three sons and

two daughters-in-law, Jake and Linda Tillman, Nicky and Barbara Tampas, and Tom Tillman, all of Valdosta; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Bobby Connell of Valdosta; grandchildren, Kim Tillman and Pam Bauer, Tina Wilson, Teri Verhine, Tim Tillman, Brittany Tampas, Lauren Tampas, Daniel Hesters, Katie Tillman, and Thomas Tillman; and seven great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, E.J. (Jake) Tillman and Nick Tampas, one brother and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. — Carson McLane Funeral Home



John Shaw Waters, Jr.



QUITMAN — John Shaw Waters, Jr., 77 of Quitman died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Brooks County Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Tift County, he was the son of John Shaw, Sr. and Caroline Holwell Waters. He was a retired printer for the Chicago Tribune and a member of the Quitman First Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Philip S. Waters of Lakewood, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Maxwell-Miller Chapel with Mr. Philip Waters officiating. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Fla. — Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home



Leroy Wright, Sr.



VALDOSTA — Mr. Leroy Wright, Sr., 81, of Valdosta died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. He was born on Feb. 22, 1920, in Cook County to the late Alex and Chaney Wright. He was retired from the Lowndes County School system and was a member of Irving Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son Leroy Wright, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Lillar Mae Wright of Valdosta; four sons, Cornelious Wright of Lansing, Mich., Charlie Wright (Lyndia), Amos Wright (Janice), all of Valdosta, Jimmy Wright of Panama City, Fla.; five daughters, Rena Morgan, Linda Faye Wright (Clinton), Sherri Robinson, all of Valdosta, Barbara Goss (Johnny) of Lansing, Mich., and Ernestine Wright (Calvin), Panama City, Fla.; 27 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; one brother, James Wright (Gloria), both of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sisters-in-law, Katie Wright, Essie Mae Seed, Leola Padilla, and Elizabeth Pierce, all of Valdosta; three brothers-in-law, Sherman Morrell of Lansing, Mich., the Rev. David Morrell (Ruth), Valdosta, and Robert Morrell (Essie), both of Panama City, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, at Irvin Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest Usher, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. — Scott and Roberts Mortuary



Mary Anna Brown Adams



Mrs. Mary Anna Brown Adams, 82, of Valdosta passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001, at her home. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Carmel Holiness Church. Bishop Alton Litman, pastor will officiate. Burial will be held in Sunset Hill Cemetery. — Scott and Roberts is in charge of arrangements.



Gary Fraser Deuley



Gary Fraser Deuley, 63, died July 11, 2001, at South Georgia Medical Center, following a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel.



Lowell Gibson



Lowell Gibson of Valdosta died suddenly July 12, 2001, at South Georgia Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel.



David R. Johnson



Funeral services for Mr. David R. Johnson, 42 of Sparks will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Community COGIC, Adel. Burial will be held in Sparks, Cemetery. Elder George Horne will officiate. — Lane Memorial Chapel



Lillie Mae Jones



Funeral service for Mrs. Lillie Mae Jones of Miami, Fla. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church. The Rev. Solomon Wade, pastor will officiate. Burial will be held in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. — Scott and Roberts is in

charge of arrangements.



Albert McClendon



Albert McClendon 44, of Valdosta passed this life on July 10, 2001, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrington Funeral Home Chapel and Bishop Wade S. McCrae will officiate. Burial will follow in the Harrington Rest Cemetery. — Final rites are entrusted to Harrington Funeral Home.



Ethel McMillan



Ethel McMillan, 78, of Nashville died Thursday in the Berrien County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lovein Funeral Home.



Geraldine Walker



Geraldine Walker 66, of Valdosta passed this life on July 11, 2001, at the South Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Harrington Funeral Home.