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May 10, 2026

Richard Herman Bell, Sr., 85, of Americus, died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. The graveside service honoring his life will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Earl Dunmon officiating.

A native...

May 4, 2026

Clifton Menard, 79, passed away on May 4, 2026, Clifton is preceded in death by his son, Mark Menard, and his parents, Paul and Agnus Menard and his brother John Menard.

He was a hardworking man who spent many years as a truck driver, working for Saint Trucking and Southeast Milk. Clifton had a deep love for the open road, but...

May 3, 2026

Mrs. Joan Deavours Cordell, age 94, of Americus, GA, died May 3, 2026, at home surrounded

by friends and family.

Mrs. Cordell was born on November 8, 1931, in Leslie, GA, to the late Loomis E. and Vera

Wallace Deavours. She graduated in 1948 from Union High School in Leslie, GA. Mrs. Joan

attended Georgia Southwestern (Junior) College in Americus, GA and Bessie Tift...

Mar 20, 2026

Michael Dewayne Howell, of Albany, GA, passed away at his home on March 20, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born February 6, 1960, in Montezuma, GA, to the late Eugenia Coker Walden and Bobrie Tilmon Howell.

He was a true nature lover who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Dewayne leaves behind to cherish his memory one son, Michael Lee Howell...

Mar 13, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gayle Price on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

Gayle was born on April 16, 1934, in Big Spring, TX, to Lewis and Anne Price. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her younger years, she kept her grandsons at her farm whenever she could. Gayle was...

Mar 10, 2026

Betty Lee Bell Scott June 23, 1951- March 10, 2026

Betty Lee Scott, age 74, of Americus, Georgia passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on March 10, 2026, surrounded by family.

Betty Lee Bell was born in Americus on June 23, 1951 to Luther Edward Bell and Iona Graham Bell. She attended Americus High School, Georgia Southwestern College, and the Candler...

Mar 10, 2026

Sharan Denise Polk (Varnum), 60, a native of Americus, was born on July 23, 1965, to the late James Alvin Varnum Sr. and Edythe Ann Varnum (Johnson). On March 10, 2026, she passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Sharan was very kind and generous, going above and beyond to help someone in need. She was endlessly proud of...

Feb 27, 2026

Johnny Brown Lapinski, 81, of Americus, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.

A native of Havanna, FL, Johnny was born to the late Thomas and Elsie Mae Lapinski. He was a truck driver with Underwood Trucking until his retirement. Johnny enjoyed fishing, flying remote airplanes, camping and wood carving. He was a Mason.  In addition...

Feb 10, 2026

Barbara “Bobbie” Ellen Chitwood, 73, of Americus, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her residence, following a long battle with cancer.

A native and lifelong resident of Americus, she was the daughter of Ruby Jones and the late Phillip Storey.  Mrs. Chitwood was a member of Life Point Church. She retired from Cooper Lighting where she worked in customer service.

She was...

Jan 28, 2026

Mary Claire Thompson, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.

Born on July 10, 1928, in Parrott, Georgia, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Theo and Carrie Mae Dale. She lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and community.

Mary dedicated many years of service to Americus High School, where...

Jan 26, 2026

Betty Montgomery Dragon, 76, of Americus, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

The memorial service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Marty Dillon officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 AM.

A native of Norman Park, Mrs....

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 6, 2025

Douglas Eugene Brown, 68, of Americus, died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Willson Hospice House is Albany.

The memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, December 20th at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.

Douglas was born in Sarasota, FL to the late Bobby and Carolyn Brown. He previously served in law enforcement as an officer with the Americus Police Department...

Nov 16, 2025

Newton Lawrence Callier Jr. of Americus passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 83. 

Newton was born in Talbotton, Georgia, on December 11, 1941. He was the son of the late Newton Lawrence Callier Sr. and Ruth Turner Callier Snipes.



Newton was born and raised on a farm in Schley County, Georgia. His strong work ethic began as a...

Nov 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Gail Grubbs, who left us peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 64, surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Americus, GA, and Saint Johns, FL, Donna graced this world with her warmth and kindness, leaving an enduring mark on the lives she touched.

Born in Atlanta,...

Oct 31, 2025

Miss Betty Jean Holman, age 91, of Americus, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31 2025, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.

She was born in Americus, Georgia, the daughter of Virgil Emery Holman and Georgia Craig Holman. She was a member of Leslie Community Church.

Betty was a graduate of Union High School, Leslie, Georgia,...

Oct 3, 2025

Brenda Lovejoy McMillan 75, of Enigma, GA passed away on October 3, 2025, at the Regency Hospital, Macon, GA. She was born on May 12, 1950, in Macon, GA. Ms. McMillan graduated from McEvoy High School in Macon before pursuing further education at Georgia Southwestern State College in Americus, GA. There she gained a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Aug 26, 2025

Caroline Parker Durrance, age 65, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2025. Born December 17, 1959, in Plant City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Walter Parker and Mary Frances Dorman.

Caroline was a loving and caring mother, devoted wife, and a hard-working woman who held her family together through life's seasons....

Aug 17, 2025

Donald Earl Tucker, better known as "Tucker," was born July 12, 1946, in Vernon, Florida, to the late Lynwood and Ada (Benton) Tucker as a twin. He grew up in Chattahoochee, Florida, and graduated from Chattahoochee High School.

He worked for Suber Cattle Company in Quincy, FL, for over 20 years running their hog farrowing operation until...

Aug 14, 2025

Grandma Ruby Carnes, of Andersonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born April 3, 1931, in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lummie and Mary Jones Walls. A lifelong resident of the area, Ruby devoted her life to her family and community. She...