All Obituaries

Guadalupe (Lupe) Gonzalez, 44 of McDonough, passed away Friday, September 15 at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Ga.   Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Jessica Gonzalez of Ellaville; children, Gavyn Gonzalez, Lyla Gonzalez, stepdaughter Lauren Hall; and parents, Juan and Eustolia Gonzalez of McRae; sister, Juana Maria Gonzalez (Pedro Celis); brothers, Juan Alberto Gonzalez (Barbara Gonzalez), Javier Gonzalez (Gail Gonzalez), Jose Joel Gonzalez (Beatriz Gonzalez), Jose...

Joseph Larry Head, Sr. died August 31, 2023, at the age of 76 in Americus, Georgia.  Born on June 17, 1947, Larry was one of four children born to Franklin and Louise Head at Americus Hospital.  Mr. Head was a third-generation Sumter County Farmer and a member of the Young Farmers.  Mr. Head raised his family on the family farm between Americus and Leslie.  He served his country in the Army Reserve and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Mr....

Debra Denise Horne, 68, passed away on August 29, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1955 to the late James A. Bell and Mary Ann Bell in Americus, GA. Debra enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking & working in her yards. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Marty Dillon officiating. Survivors include her son James...

Raymond Samuel Coleman, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20,2023 in Americus, GA. He was born on February 29, 1928 to the late Rufus Coleman and Thelma Coleman in Waycross, GA. Mr. Coleman served in the Navy in World War II, and he crossed the Arctic Circle becoming a member of the Royal Order of The Blue Nose. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and was a member of First Baptist Church. He was married to the love of his life Laverne “Cookie” Coleman for 73 years,...

Mr. Clifford Melvin Fulghum, Jr. age 77 passed away early Tuesday morning August 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2 pm with the viewing at 1 pm. A private burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus.  Melvin was born April 1, 1946 in Sumter County, son of the late Clifford Melvin Fulghum, Sr. and Elsie Lee Cheek Fulghum.  He graduated from Union High School in Leslie, Georgia. ...

Robert Lewis “Bobby” Rogers, Jr., age 76, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Preston, Georgia. Bobby was born October 26, 1946 to the late Robert Lewis Rogers, Sr. and Mary Katherine Rogers in Cuthbert, GA. He was a retired farmer and worked for the AFCS Agriculture Office. Mr. Rogers enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, cooking, looking for arrowheads and spending time with his family. A visitation will be held at the family residence 259 Dacus Street Preston, GA 31824 on...

  “Every Day Is Special”…the motto of this Big Time, Amazing Man, who touched countless lives throughout his fully lived 74 years, 4 months and 6 days on earth came to completion on August 2, 2023. Known for his enthusiasm, optimistic outlook, positive attitude, and “larger than life” personality, Gary Lamar “Sparky” Reeves was truly one-of-a-kind. As he told his children and grandchildren in his final week and in his humble...

Connie Rue Wheaton, 93, passed away on July 27, 2023 in Americus, GA. She was born May 4, 1930 to the late Arthur Bradley and Eva Coody Bradley in Cochran Georgia. Connie loved her animals and donating to the Sumter Humane Society often, she enjoyed gardening, and was a member of Desoto Baptist Church. No services have been made at this time. Survivors include her sister Donna B. Thaxton of Americus, GA, her two nephews and one niece She was preceded in death by her husband George B....

James H. Drumm, Jr. “Jimmy”, 75, passed away on July 22, 2023 in Americus, GA. He was born on December 19, 1947 to the late James H. Drumm, Sr. and Helen Upshaw Drumm in Atlanta, GA.  Jimmy was a native of Decatur, GA and graduated from Druid hills High School in 1966.He was employed with his father & uncle with chevron oil company service stations they owned. Mr. Drumm was a member of North Decatur Presbyterian church, the North Dekalb Shriners Club, the Scottish Rite...