All Obituaries

Timothy Allen Strickland, 58, of Ellaville, Georgia passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.   Timothy loved spending time with his grandchildren and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He retired from Wayne Adams & Sons after 37 years of service where he worked hard and provided for his family.   Timothy’s loving and caring heart will be greatly missed. He loved woodworking, watching the Andy Griffith...

Theresa Burkhart, age 63, of Americus passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

John William Statham, Jr., age 80, of Americus passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home. He was born in Manchester Georgia on December 14, 1941 to the late John William Statham, Sr. and Clidie Statham. Mr. Statham was employed at the Americus Post Office for 30 years. After retiring from the postal service, he was the owner and operator of Americus Lock service for 22 years. Graveside services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 3:00 with Reverend...

Carlton Wade Tanner, age 75, of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Friday, November 11, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

Samuel Odum, Jr., age 81, of Americus passed away on Tuesday, November 01, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born in Schley County on January 17, 1941 to the late Sammy Odum, Sr. & Alma Lee Odum Truluck. Mr. Odum loved spending time at the beach. Graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 11:00 with Rodney Hudson Officiating. A visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to graveside. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Christine...

Austin “Buddy” Phillips, Jr., age 60, of Americus, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence. Buddy was born in Panama City, FL. to Austin Phillips, Sr. and Faye Taylor on July 27, 1962. He owned and operated the Chevron on Prince St. for many years. Buddy was a member of Life Point Church. Buddy was the National 4-H winner and Trail Blazer top rank. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Life Point Church. Survivors include his son...

Glenda Diane Welch, age 75, of Leesburg passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Diane was born in Dougherty County on May 11, 1947 to the late James L. Cook Jr. & Imogene Cook. She graduated in 1965 from Lee County High School, and was a retired Office Manager from Wayne Feeds. Diane enjoyed reading & working on puzzles in her spare time and loved animals. Survivors include her daughter Melanie Bakkar (Mike) of Macon; Her brothers Bobby Cook...

Zoe Scarlett Jimenez Martinez, 11 months old, of Americus passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 8, 2021 to Henry De-Leon and Maria Jimenez. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Oscar Rodriguez officiating. Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her parents...

Walter Henry Walker, Sr., age 83 of Preston, GA passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Walker was born on November 07, 1938 to the late Albert & Fannie Walker, Sr. in Pittsview Alabama. Walter was a devoted Husband and Father. He was an avid hunter, who loved fishing and his family. Visitation will be held at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel on Thursday October 20, 2022 from 12:00-1:30 p.m., with a Graveside service to follow at Preston City...

Richard V. Self, 61, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 9th at Phoebe Sumter Hospital.  Richard was born in Fulton County Georgia on October 4, 1961, to the late Hubert Eugene and Janice Self.  Richard lived in Americus as a teenager until he and Ruth made Ellaville their home.   Richard was a highly respected electrician and worked for several local electrical companies, the longest being for Russell Philmon.  He was always willing to help and spent...