Betty Jean Holman
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,...
Brenda Lovejoy Mcmillan
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...
Caroline Parker Durrance
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....
"Tucker" - Donald Earl Tucker
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...
"Grandma" Ruby Carnes
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...
William 'Bill' Doyle Dowdy Jr
Aug 12, 2025
William Doyle "Bill" Dowdy, Jr., 71, of Americus, Georgia peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family after a battle with Parkinson's, Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025. Bill was the husband of Stacy Hester Dowdy to whom he affectionately referred to as "Dirt Girl". He was born April 9, 1954 in Americus, to Ivey Jean Hunt-Dowdy and the late...
Lewis Hayward Morris
Aug 11, 2025
Lewis Hayward Morris
October 25, 1939 – August 11, 2025
Mr. Lewis Hayward Morris, age 85, of Americus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Born in Kite, Georgia, he was the son of the late Hudson C. Morris and Lillie Mae Morris. He was a...
Evelyn Lucile Johnson
Jul 26, 2025
Evelyn Lucile Johnson September 29, 1935 – July 26, 2025 Evelyn Lucile Johnson, age 89, of Americus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany. Born in Macon County on September 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Luther Thomas Jones and Evelyn Edna "Rickles" Jones. In 1959, she married...
Cody Lee Howard
Jul 6, 2025
Cody Lee Howard
January 19, 1991 – July 6, 2025
Cody Lee Howard, 34, of Leslie, Georgia, unexpectedly passed away on July 6, 2025, surrounded by his family's love. Cody was born in Lancaster, California, and for the last 9 years he lived in Leslie, Georgia.
Cody loved video games and anime and...
Jeanell Kite Shellnutt
Jun 27, 2025
Jeanell Kite Shellnutt, age 90, of Midland, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Jeanell was born on April 16, 1935, in Opelika, Alabama, to James Brady Kite and Ethel Louise Jenkins. She spent most of her life in Americus, Georgia, where she was known for...
Charles Irving Wheeler
Jun 21, 2025
Charles Irving Wheeler, age 67, of Andersonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on June 21, 2025. Born on December 10, 1957, in Hartford, Connecticut, Charles was a proud American who lived a life defined by love, hard work, and dedication to his family and country.
A devoted husband, Charles is survived by his beloved wife,...
Luther Cecil Lashley
Jun 17, 2025
Mr. Luther Cecil Lashley, age 85, of Cobb, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Cordele Health & Rehab Center in Cordele, Georgia.
Born in Wilcox County, he was the son of the late Luther Lashley and Mary Bertie Britt Lashley. Mr. Lashley worked as a pecan broker for Easterlin before retiring. He was...
Anilkumar D Patel
Jun 4, 2025
Anilkumar D. Patel Age 71, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Born on May 31, 1954 in Valsad, India, he had lived in Americus for the past 15 years. He was a retired resident and a member of the BAPS Temple in Perry. He is survived by his wife, Manjulaben Patel;...
Glenda Mays Lowe
May 18, 2025
Glenda Mays Lowe (86) of Americus, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her residence in Americus.
Mrs. Lowe was born in Americus on September 30, 1938, to John Deward (J.D.) Mays and Evelyn Joiner Mays.
Glenda grew up in Americus and graduated from Americus High School, Georgia Southwestern College and Valdosta State...
Kathryn Miller
May 1, 2025
Kathryn Elaine "Kathy" Miller, age 66, of Plains, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
A lifelong resident of Plains, Kathy was born on January 21, 1959, to the late Jonathan Ozith "J.O." Richardson and Kathryn Glenda Story. She was a devoted caregiver who poured her heart into nurturing...
Hc Harvey, Jr
Apr 28, 2025
HC Harvey, Jr.
December 23, 1942 – April 28, 2025
HC Harvey, Jr., age 82, of Plains, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Greg...
Wayne Clarke Exley
Apr 27, 2025
Wayne Clarke Exley
November 28, 1938 – April 27, 2025
Wayne Clarke Exley, age 86, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Harold Clarke Exley and Ruth Mae Waldhour Exley. His fathers railroad career brought the family to...
Kyaire Marquia Sims
Apr 23, 2025
KyAire Marquia Sims, infant son of Brandon Sims and Jakierra Pride, was born into the arms of angels on April 23, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. Though his time with us was brief, KyAire's life filled the hearts of his family with immeasurable love, dreams, and hope.
He is survived by his parents,...
Brinda Middleton
Apr 11, 2025
Brinda Middleton, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family. She was a proud resident of her community for over 60 years and was Baptist by faith.
Born to the late Kelly Hollon and Jewel Myrtice Lee Hollon, Brinda lived a life centered on...
Sandra Marie Willis
Mar 24, 2025
Sandra Marie Willis, age 82, of Americus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought love and warmth to all who knew her.
Sandra was married to her beloved husband, Marvee Willis, for 64 years. She was a dedicated and loving mother to her son, Dewey...
