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HALL, JOHNNY ALBERT (1961-1995) -- Johnny Albert Hall died on August 13, 1995 at Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA, following an automobile accident. John Albert was the husband of Gloria Jean Oxford Hall (oldest daughter of of the late John L. "J-Bird" Oxford). The funeral services were held at Macedonia Baptist Church, Parrott, GA. John Albert left a wife and four young children. He was 34 years old.

HARDEN, ANTHONY-- (February 6, 1965 - March 18,1996) -- "Anthony Harden was born on February 6, 1965 in Newark, NJ to Mr. and Mrs. James Harden. [He was the grandson of Annie Lee Oxford]. He attended Newark Public Schools and furthered his education at Essex County College and Kean College of Union, NJ.

Anthony became a Christian when he was quite young and was baptized at an early age. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, also attending the Welcome Baptist Church. Anthony had been employed at the Essex County Courthouse for the past four years.

Anthony loved the Lord and would do anything for anyone. He always wore a smile on his face. He was a lover of sports. Anthony had a great love for children, always working with them. He was a coach of the Little League in Irvington for a number of years.

Anthony departed this life on March 18, 1996 at University Hospital, Newark, NJ.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Harden; three sons, Anthony, Isaiah, Rashad; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harden, grandmothers, Mrs. Annie Lee Oxford and Mrs. Jessie Bell Miller, Dawson, GA; mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Grant, one sister-in-law and brother-in-law of New Jersey; twelve aunts, one great aunt, five uncles, two great uncles and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Shellman, Georgia, Rev. Lucious Mitchell officiated. Interment, church cemetery."

Hill, Clyde PerRY (December 8, 1914 –December 9, 2000)--Mr. Hill was the sister of Rosetta Hill Oxford (widow of the late Otis Oxford). Mr. Hill’s brother died a month earlier. The Hills were sons of the late Alex G. and Mary Ray Hill. Mr. Clyde Hill was a resident of Kissimmee, FL. The Home Going services were held at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church on December 16, 2000. Rev. Willie McGee officiated. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee FL.

Mr. Hill was a retired landscaper and logger. He leaves to mourn a daughter, Tiawana R.; son, Timothy M.; a sister, Rosetta Oxford; grandchildren Gunnard T., Dennis O., Ciera J., and Brittany S., all of Kissimmee; sister-in-law Matherland Hill; nephews, Lester Reed, Ernest Hill, Lorenzo Oxford, Wallace Brown, Roosevelt Hill, Jessie Allen Hill and George E. Robinson; nieces, Rosemary Oxford-Rucker and Barbara Hill Loveless, and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

HILL, ERNEST 

HILL, JESSIE "JAM UP" (July 14, 1909 – November 4, 2000)-- Jessie Hill was the brother of Rosetta Hill Oxford (widow of the late Otis Oxford). Mr. Hill died November 4, 2000. The Home Going services were held on Nov. 11 at the New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Orlando, Florida., Rev. David Connelly officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando, Florida.

Mr. Hill was the retired owner of Hill’s Fish and Poultry Market. He was pre-deceased by a daughter, the late Careather Hill Mahoney. He heaves to mourn a loving and faithful wife Matherlen B. Hill; sister, Rosetta Hill Oxford; grandsons, Jessie A. Hill, and Roosevelt Hill; (all of Orlando, Florida); a brother, Clyde P. Hill, Kissimmee, Florida; granddaughter Barbara Hill Turner, Douglasville, GA, fourteen great-grandchildren, twelve great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law Inez Law (Apopka, FL), and Ruth Smith (Stamford CT), and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

HODGES, KATHERINE LANCASTER (1899-2007) -- (Katherine Hodges was the sister of the late Lucy Oxford.  Lucy was the wife of the late John L. Oxford and the mother of Mrs. Lois Hall).  Katherine Lancaster Hodges was born on March 9, 1899 at 808 Real Street in Orlando, Florida.  She was the eleventh child of fifteen born to the late William and Lucy Lancaster who later moved the family to 326 N. Westmorland Dr., which is the current family home.  At age 12, she accepted Christ as her personal savior at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Orlando with the late Reverend H.K. Hill, Pastor. 

On October 23, 1927 Katherine Lancaster and Otis Hodges were united in Holy matrimony  Otis worked as a chef for the railroad and Katherine assisted him as they traveled and worked in Sanford, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and New York.

Never forgetting their commitment to God, they united with Shiloh Baptist Church in Orlando with the late Reverend T.C. Collier, Pastor.  Otis was ordained as a Deacon and Katherine became a Deaconess.  She also served the church as an usher on Board #1.

After the death of Otis in 1952, Katherine and her sister Della worked in New York.  When their sons Billy Lancaster and Babe Lancaster, returned to Orlando with physical conditions caused by their boxing professions, the sisters returned to Orlando to care for their sons.

After returning to Orlando, Katherine joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Joseph Hargrett.   Both sisters were active in church organizations and clubs.  Some of the auxiliaries that Katherine was a member of included the choir, the Missionary Circle, and the Deaconess Board.  She and her sister were instrumental in organizing the Busy Bee Club of the church.

In 1963 Katherine saw a great need in a girl called “Little Catherine” who was her brother Ezekiel’s granddaughter.  Katherine adopted her and became the mother of a 13 year old in her mid-sixties.

Katherine spent life as a devoted caregiver for her family including her late son Billy Lancaster, her late sister Della Lancaster, her late brother William Lancaster, and her sister Bessie Cobbs who she cared for until June 2006.  Katherine Lancaster Hodges departed this world on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at the Court Yard of Orlando Nursing Home.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The home going services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Orlando FL, where the Rev. O’Hara C. Black is pastor.  The body was interred in Greenwood Cemetery

HUCKLBERRY, LEONA WALTON (1912-1996) -- Sister Leona Walton Huckleberry died in a Hartford, Conn. nursing home on November 15, 1996. Sister Leona was the sister-in-law of Mrs. Thelma "Tip" Walton. Sister Leona was born in Steward County, Georgia, in 1912, but moved to Parrott at an early age. She was the wife of the late Lit Huckleberry. Her remains were interred in Northwood Cemetery, Wilson, Connecticut.

RONALD IVERSON ( MAY 10, 1955-APRIL 21, 2004) -- On Wednesday, April 21, 2004 , the Lord called Ronald Iverson home to enter eternal rest.  He was a native of Hartford , Connecticut and the son of Jessie Mae Oxford Iverson and the late Willie L. Iverson, Sr.  [Ronald was the grandson of the late Jess Oxford].

Ronald graduated from Hartford High School where he excelled in sports, especially basketball.  He later joined the Hartford , Connecticut Sheriff’s Department where he worked for several years.  In 1988 he moved to the Tidewater area where he met and married Stephanie on May 28, 1988 .  They shared nearly sixteen years of marriage and raised two children (Fanty and Jazz).  He worked as a master car detailer and hoped to open his own shop in the near future, however, his unexpected call home suspended his dream.

Ronald, affectionately called “I”, was a fun loving man that never met a stranger.  He truly had the “gift for gab.”  Ronald touched many lives wherever he went.  No matter the amount of time you spent with him, you never forgot his smile and his sense of humor.  He especially bonded with the elderly, and would often say, “when you sit with them you gain wisdom.”  His love of family is what we will remember most about his life.  He was so proud of his nephew Allen Iverson, especially when he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers into the NBA.  He loved being an “Iverson”, and despite the odds against them, he would say, “Iversons will survive.”  He saw great things for his family and we intend to follow his lead and pursue our dreams until we leave this world.  Don’t cry for “I”, he loved, he lived, and now he lives!

Ronald is survived by a loving wife, Stephanie Iverson of Newport News, VA;six children Stefant Boyd, Jasmine Iverson, Dynale Martin, Ronnette McCalop, Colby Iverson, and Tyshawn McIntosh; ten brother/brother-in-laws, Jimmy Ivdrson and Eddie Iverson of North Carolina, Curtis Iverson and Lawrence Iverson of Hartford, CT, Henry Simon, Gregory Pittman, Lawson Breedlove, Daniel Breedlove, Joseph Breedlove, and Martin Dougherty of Newport News, VA; five sisters-in-law, Ann Iverson of North Carolina, Trudy Stephens of Philadelphia, PA..Beverly Simon, Angela Breedlove, and Keisha Breedlove of Newport News , VA ; nine grandchildren and additional family.

Ronald’s remains were interred at Green Lawn Cemetery , Hampton , VA.

IVERSON, JR, WILLIE LEE "Coot, Jr." (September 15, 1941 - May 23, 1996) -- "Willie Lee `Coot, Jr.' Iverson, Jr., of Hartford, husband of the late Margarette (O'Neal) Iverson, departed this life Thursday, May 23, 1996 at the Saint Francis Hospital. Willie was the son of Jessie Mae (Oxford) Iverson of Hartford, and the late Willie Lee Iverson, Sr. He was born September 15, 1941 in Parrott, GA, and was a resident of the Hartford area for over 38 years, as well as a member of the Greater Hartford-Springfield C.B. Club.

Besides his mother, he is survived by ten sons, Randy, Wesley, Kenneth, Timothy, and John Iverson, Anthony, Michael, and Rodney Barco, Anthony Agee and Chuck Minion; seven daughters, Ethel Ann, and Jessie Iverson of Virginia, Shelly Morton, Laurie Iverson, Aretha Minion, and Vicki Iverson, all of Hartford, Geneva Johnson of Georgia; five brothers, Eddie, Curtis, and Lawrence Iverson of Hartford, Jimmy Iverson of North Carolina and Ronald Iverson of Virginia; first grandson Alan Iverson of Washington, D.C.; 20 other grandchildren, two great-grandchildren....Besides his wife and father, Willie was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Iverson.

JOHNSON, CHARLES SANDERS JR.  Mr. Charles Sanders Johnson, Jr., (C.S.), the oldest of two children, was born to the late Charles S. and Louise Johnson in Oakland Park , Florida. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Josie T. Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Calalfra E. Johnson, Pensacola, Florida; a caring and compassionate sister-in-law, Mrs. Ozie M. Alexander, Atlanta, Georgia; .affectionately called "Uncle Daddy" by a niece that he was exceptionally proud of, Ms. Angela R. Alexander, Atlanta, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Dorothy) Telafare, Atlanta, Georgia; niece, Ms. Janet Baquet, Atlanta, Georgia; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jenny Ethel) Elliott.Tallahassee, Florida and Ms. Chaddie Waller, Milledgeville.

Charles attended public schools in Pampano Beach , Florida . He completed his B.S. degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from Morehouse College , the M.S. degree from Atlanta University , and a degree of Specialist in Education from Emporia State University , Emporia , Kansas .

Charles was a dedicated teacher for forty years. He taught at Mississippi Valley State University , Itabena , Mississippi and in the DeKalb County Public School System. The majority of his teaching career was in the Atlanta Public School System where he faithfully served at Samuel Howard Archer High School as a math instructor, Registrar and Manager of Chaney Stadium.

Charles was a member of a variety of organizations including Phi Beta Epsilon and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, Valhacha Community Club. As a people person, Charles cherished the thought of working and giving of himself to help and benefit others. He was a faithful donor of numerous charities and organizations, an inspirational motivator and mentor to countless students and educators in their pursuit of educational and life advancement. He learned to farm at an early age and developed a growing love for the art of food preparation and cooking. He loved to prepare meals and invite all who would to partake of his new found recipes and experiments in dining. One of his greatest joys was a weekly, if not more often, excursion to the grocery stores and food markets of Georgia . He was a collector of recipes and cookbooks. Charles loved to travel with the high points of each trip centering on the dining experiences encountered.  He also loved to read and had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, including medical literature. During his shut in time he continued to keep in touch and abreast of the latest events by spending a great deal of time communicating by phone.

Charles served as a Lector at Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Churches. He served as a faithful member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, The Knights of Peter Claver and St. Vincent DePaul while at St. Paul of the Cross.

Charles experienced his transference on Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 2 P.M.   The life he led speaks volumes to those whose lives he touched and serves as a precise road map to that which God has promised to all who diligently seek Him—a home in Heaven and eternal peace.  

KERR, JOHNNIE LOUISE WALTON (August 1, 1944 - April 20, 2006) -- Johnnie Louise “Pelo” Walton-Kerr, 61 entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2006.   She was Born in Parrot, Georgia on August 1, 1944 to Thelma Walton and the late Amos Walton, Sr.  The family moved to Hartford when she -was nine years old.  She was a resident of Hartford for fifty-two years.

Louise worked for the Aetna Insurance company for 18 years after which she provided child care service for Mr. Kevin and Mrs. DuBay McDowell for over seven years.  She also provided child care services for members of her family.  She was a former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church . She later joined Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church under Pastor Reginald 'W. Washington where she served as an usher, choir member and as part of the Pathfinder Parents Association.

Besides her mother, Thelma Walton of Hartford, Louise leaves to cherish loving memories, her husband Charles Kerr, three daughters; Janice, Kjm and Charlene Walton and her son, Robert Walton, Sr., all of Hartford . She leaves eight grandchildren; Tyrell Walton, Amani Carr, Shani Walton, James Walton, Jayden Walton, Bryson Walton and wife Torraine, Tishonda Jordan and Robert Walton, Jr., five great-grandchildren; Taryn Smith, Timothy Smith, Bobby Hemingway Jr., Tessa Walton and Teair Walton, all of Hartford; four brothers; Amos ((Red) Walton of East Hartford; Aaron ((Bebo) Walton and wife Mary of Bloomfield; David Redden of Brockton, Massachusetts; and Stanley Walton of Hartford; three sisters; Carol Coleman of Hartford, Jody Pines of Glastonbury and Margie Brown of Hartford; an aunt; Ethel Hall of Hartford; god-daughters; Tammy Peterson of Hartford, and Lori Green and husband Keith of East Hartford; god-son; Troy Myers of Hartford; and god-Brother; Walter James and wife Nancy of Jacksonville, Florida.  She also leaves a special daughter in-law Gwen Shannon, and special cousin Robert Brown, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her Brother Mance Oxford, father Amos Walton, Sr., and son James Walton.  Louise will Be greatly missed!

Home going services were held on April 28 at Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hartford, CT.  Interment was at Northwood Cemetery, Wilson, CT.