All Obituaries

George Ernest Magee, Jr., age 71 of Leslie, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mr. Magee was born on November 28, 1950 to the late George Ernest Magee Sr. and Katherine Magee in Americus. He served his country for 20 years with the United States Air Force. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Leslie Cemetery at 3:00 PM with Rev. Scott Tucker officiating. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Leslie...

Ross Merritt Chambliss, Jr., aged 83 of Americus, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. A sixth-generation, native-born Sumter Countian, Ross was born September 10, 1938, to the late Ross Merritt Chambliss,Sr. and Perla Chambliss on the farm of Dr. J. W. Chambliss, his grandfather.  Mr. Chambliss was a humble and proud family man, who adored his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.   He was an avid runner and...

Doris Teele Bailey, 88, of Americus, GA passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, May 11, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.  Ms. Bailey was born Doris Ellene Teele on August 6, 1933 in Miami, Florida, the youngest of four children of the late John Leonard Teele and Artie Ophelia Allen Teele. Her daddy had several nicknames for her, the one most frequently used was “Dottie” which she is still affectionately referred to by her family as well as “Bobbi”....

Robert E. Loper, 79, of Americus passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Loper was born June 16, 1942 to the late Charles and Reola Loper in Pinehurst, GA. He retired from working with the Americus Fire Department after 28 years. Mr. Loper loved his kids and grandchildren and never met a stranger. He taught Sunday school at Bakersfield for many years. Family will be greeting friends at 202 Rebel Rd. Andersonville, GA 31711. A private service will...

Vimal Patel, age 42, of Aradesan, India, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Vimal was born November 1, 1979 to Babual Damodardas and Bhagvatiben Babulal. Services will be private.

Joann Hortman Youngblood, 73, of Americus passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her two daughters. Mrs. Youngblood was born on October 5, 1948, to the late John Hortman and Jewel Hortman Powell. She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Youngblood and the love of her life, Joe Youngblood.  Family will be greeting friends at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. A private service will be held for the family. Survivors...

Betty Ruth King Shinholser, 79, of Americus passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Perfect Care. Mrs. Shinholser was born May 18, 1942 to the late James and Carrie King. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Wiggins officiating.   Survivors include a son, Roger Shinholser (Lara) of Juliette; two daughters, Penny Lynn Rockett of Ellaville and Monique Daniels (Jimmy) of...

John Arnold Durden (JD), 74, of Americus passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mr. Durden was born on January 11, 1948, to the late Mr. John and Mrs. Verdie Mae Durden. He worked in law enforcement for most of adult life and was an only child. Mr. Durden was a simple man who loved his family dearly. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial with Rev. Curtis Moore officiating. The...

Harry “Paul” Wright, age 70, of Americus, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mr. Wright was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie “Homer” Wright of Buena Vista, GA. He worked many jobs through the years with his hands and retired as an electrician. Mr. Wright was a jack of all trades and a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 2:00...

Martha "Janie" Turner, age 86, of Cobb, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Turner was born to the late Bob and Mildred Harper on December 9, 1935, in Rosehill, AL. She was a devoted member to Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus. Mrs. Turner was also a member of several organizations such as the Azalea Garden Club, the Retired Educator’s Club, and the Delta Kappa Gammas. One of her achievements was being selected...