All Obituaries

  Mr. Roland S. Heath Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Perfect Care in Americus, after an extended illness.  Mr.  Heath was born on February 21, 1950 in Millen, Georgia, to parents Roland S. Heath Sr and Lois Sharpe Heath, both of whom preceded him in death.  He was a member of Cheek  Memorial Baptist Church in Americus, and was retired from Mulcoa in Andersonville. Survivors include: his wife Gladys Heath of Americus son Kyle Health (Valerie) of...

Mrs. Nell Welch Purvis, age 79, passed away on July 29, 2022, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Nell was born October 12, 1942 in Draneville, Ga to James Thomas Welch and Florine Wilson Welch. She was a 1960 Marion County graduate where she was captain of the basketball team. She received Most Athletic and Wittiest Senior Superlative awards. She also was Miss F.H.A her senior year. She married the love of her life Carroll Edgar Purvis Jr. (Tump) in 1960. She enjoyed decorating, sewing,...

Page Bailey, age 37, of Americus, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 16, 1984 to Jerry and Lynn Bailey. She employed at Roman Oven for many years. Page had the kindness and personality that always left an impression with you. Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at First Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Rev. Keith Parks, Rev. Steven Wright, and Rev. Sam Harper officiating. The family will receive friends following...

Tommy Johnson, age 74, of Cordele, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab. A native of Hogansville, Tommy was born January 25, 1948 to the late Lee and Effie Johnson. He was a member of Salem Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM in Corinth Cemetery in Hogansville, GA. with Rev. Mark Carter officiating. He is survived by his guardian Debbie Brown (Steve) of Americus, also surviving are many nieces and...

Sheila Fulghum, age 71, of Americus, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Sheila was born December 2,1950 to Calvin and Virginia Tucker in Savannah. She had a love for animals. She helped her husband operate Fulghum’s Pawn Shop for many years. Her family was always first for her. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with a visitation an hour prior to service with Bro. Damon Fountain...

Mary Jane Parker, age 63, of Americus, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence. Mary was born August 16, 1958 to the late William and Laverne Goins. She was employed at Food Lion for many years. She was an outgoing woman and she never met a stranger. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her family was always in her heart and mind. Memorial services will be held on a later date. Survivors include her husband , Walter Parker of Americus; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and...

Shayla Mathis Hobbs, age 47, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Piedmont Hospital in Stockbridge. A native of Milledgeville, she was born to Hubert Guy and Jessie Mathis, Jr. on September 14, 1974. She had a passion for animals. Shayla loved her family and enjoyed being with them as much as possible. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Desoto United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Eddie Braswell and Rev. Brenda Lawson officiating. Survivors...

Nancy Carolyn Jones, affectionately known to her family and friends as Nanu Nanu, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born February 21, 1936 in Jackson, Mississippi, she was 86 years young. She also resided in Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Florida, Georgia and Washington DC. Carolyn was passionate about education, reading (she never went anywhere without a book), music, animals, religion, and her family and friends. She never met a person she disliked. She was an incredibly...

Loraine Stanford Jones, age 87, of Plains, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, she was born to the late Ishmael and Lora Stanford on March 19, 1935. She was a faithful member of Plains United Methodist Church. She was a member of Georgia Garden Club. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM., Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Leslie City Cemetery with Rev. RT Beverly and Linda Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends thirty...

Michael Thomas Morris, age 34, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. A native of Americus, he was born March 30, 1988. Michael was a truck driver for many years, most recently driving for GFL Environmental. He was a baptized member of Williams Road Church of Christ, was a free spirit and loved his family. He was always there to help others.   A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Williams Road Church of Christ with Minister Keith Wishum...