Nella Edgar Crooks, 108, of Fort Valley, Georgia, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Perry, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fort Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Fort Valley State University Foundation – Nella Crooks Scholarship Fund.

Born Retinella Octavia Elizabeth Edgar to Walter Edgar and Martha Barnett in Watt Town, Jamaica, she spent her early years on the island attending Westwood girls’ boarding school in St. Ann’s Bay. Later in Kingston she studied and apprenticed in Dr. Robb’s clinic and pharmacy. She migrated to the United States in 1924 where she met her husband, the late Dr. Kenneth B. M. Crooks, was married and from the union came four children. Read more

Alzo McKay, 59, 3011 Baker Plaza Drive Apt. 104B, Columbus died Sunday May 30, 2010 at Vista Care at Franciscan Woods. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday June 4, 2010 at Antioch Baptist Church 2500 14th Avenue with the Pastor Rev. Homer Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00PM until 6:00PM at the funeral home according to Peoples Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc., and 1604 Talbotton Road. Read more

Annie Mae Abram departed this earthly life on May 28, 2010 in Warm Spring, GA. She was born Nov. 17 1917 to the late Amos & Melissa Robinson in Brookhaven, MS. They relocated to Picayune, MS where she attend Carver High. She later married Clifton “Snake” Abram. From this union they had one daughter, Tamara. Later in life she re-married to Prentiss James until he preceded her in death. Read more

Shirley Ann Luttrell was born on October 19, 1954 in Columbus, GA to the late John Luttrell and Georgia Luttrell. She was the 2nd of 8 children. One sibling proceeded her in death; Willie Mae Luttrell a sister who she loved so dearly. She attend Spencer High School in Columbus, GA. She began her career as an administrative assistant at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. After several years of services, she relocated to Atlanta, GA which very quickly became her second home. She became the primary care giver for her grandchildren. As an adult she developed a strong interest in fashion and traveling. Throughout her life she fulfilled her dream by visiting several states and stepping in high fashion. In 1971 she gave birth to the eldest of two sons and had her last child in 1975. Her boys were able to bless her with a combined 7 grandchildren which she devoted her life to. Read more

Henry Lee Woodard, 83, of 319 Mays Avenue, Columbus died Friday, May 14, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00PM Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church, 620 Massengale Road, Gay,GA. Interment will follow at Greater Salome Cemetery, 620 Cedar Road, Harris City, GA according to People’s Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc. 1604 Talbotton Road, Columbus. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home. Read more