William W. "Bill" Porter
Oct 29, 2021
William W. (Bill) Porter passed away in his home in Americus, Georgia, on October 29, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1941. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Porter, daughter Delia Saldivar and husband Gary, daughter Bea Rudder, and son Andy Rudder and wife Tracy. He had four grandchildren, Calliope Taylor, Xander Taylor, Briggs...
James Arthur Murray, Jr.
Oct 29, 2021
The man known as Dad, Sarge, Mr. Jim, or Jim Dad was born James Arthur Murray, Jr. on Sunday, January 20th, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He weighed in at almost 10lbs. An active baby with a full head of deep red hair, Jim asserted himself as a distinctive individual from the start. During his youth, Jim Murray lived with...
Dorothy Reid Gardner
Oct 27, 2021
Dorothy Reid Gardner, age 101, of 114 Sullivan Drive, Americus, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Perfect Care in Americus. Mrs. Gardner was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Dorothy was born on December 6, 1919 in Americus, GA, the daughter of the late Emmett Cawood and Annie Belle...
Patricia Ann Shannon
Oct 25, 2021
Patricia Ann Shannon, age 67, of Preston, died Monday, October 25, 2021 at Navicent Medical Center in Macon. Patricia was born August 15, 1954 to Rudolph and Frances Moncus. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Preston Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Preston City Cemetery with...
Richard Darrell Hampton
Oct 19, 2021
Richard Hampton, age 65, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. A native of Anchorage, AK., he was born October 1, 1956 to Thomas and Elise Hampton. No services at this time.
John David Turner
Oct 18, 2021
John David Turner, age 80, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence. Born in Plains, on May 23, 1941 to the late James Conley and Minnie Lee Williams Turner. David was born again, saved, in 1972 one night returning from a Men's Bible Study when he realized he was a...
Ernest Eugene Olive, Jr.
Oct 18, 2021
Ernest Eugene Olive, Jr., age 78, of Smithville, died at his residence on Monday, October 18, 2021. A native of Lacoochee, FL., he was born April 1, 1943. He lived his life helping others. He was a Firefighter and a Paramedic before retiring. No services are planned at this time. Interment will be at Andersonville National Cemetery. Survivors include...
Farron Carl Wilson
Oct 17, 2021
Farron "Bubba" Carl Wilson, age 67, of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence. A native of Americus, he was born March 12, 1954, to the late William and Mildred Wilson. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Farron was an avid hunter and fisherman. He would also participate in BBQ and cooking competitions. He even...
Maree Elaine Schlekewy
Oct 4, 2021
Mrs. Maree Elaine Schlekewy, age 76, of Americus, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A native of Pinehurst she was born on July 20, 1945 to the late Henry and Maree Robertson. She was Baptist by faith and served her Lord with every day that passed. She was a member of Central Baptist...
Joann Scott Law
Oct 3, 2021
Joann Scott Law, age 72, of Americus, died on Sunday October 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Law was born May 24, 1949, the daughter of the late Grady Emmett Scott and Betty Ruth Sykes Scott. She was a member of Bethel Baptist church and a Registered Nurse. Graveside funeral services will be held on...
Joel Hart Chappell
Oct 3, 2021
Joel Hart Chappell, age 70, of Cobb, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Montezuma Health and Rehab. A native of Americus, he was born March 3, 1951 to Frank and Carolyn Chappell, Jr. No arrangements at this time.
Danny Steven Farrow
Sep 30, 2021
Danny Farrow, age 72, of Cobb, passed away at Navicent Medical Center in Macon on Thursday, September 30, 2021. No services at this time.
Sanford Eugene Mccurley
Sep 30, 2021
Sanford McCurley passed away on September 30, 2021 at age 82 in Americus, Ga. Sanford was born January 20, 1939 in Atlanta, Ga., to Thomas Sanford McCurley and wife Dorris Gignilliat McCurley. He graduated from South Ga Technical School as a certified mechanic. He loved to build race cars, roadsters and restore classic cars and houses in his spare...
Mavis Potter Crowe
Sep 26, 2021
Mavis Jane Crowe, age 73, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Emory University Hospital. A native of Americus, she was born on January 12, 1948 to the late William and Annie Potter. Her family was the center of her world. Anyone who knew Mavis always left with a smile on their face. She loved to make everyone feel...
Barbara Ann Woolsey
Sep 24, 2021
Barbara Woolsey, age 87, of Ellaville, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Lillian Carter Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Columbus, she was born June 16, 1934 to the late George and Marjorie Erwin, Sr. She was Baptist by faith. She was a member of The Eastern Star, The Lioness Club and The Red Hat club. Her love...
Evelyn M. Bickley
Sep 24, 2021
Evelyn M. Bickley, age 96, of Wilmington, NC., passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. A native of Transfer, PA., she was born January 25, 1925 to the late Harold and Janie Murray. Ms. Bickley was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and was also served on the board of the American Baptist Women of PA and DE. Evelyn was...
Kelly Ann Swain
Sep 19, 2021
Kelly Ann Rutherford Swain, age 62, of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Sunday, September 19, 2021. A native of Lincoln, IL., she was born May 21, 1959, to the late Everett and Patricia Rutherford. Kelly was an active member of Overflow Worship Center in Ellaville. She was also a contributor to the operation Christmas child....
Paul Mckinley Shellnutt, Jr
Sep 17, 2021
Paul McKinley Shellnutt, Jr., age 86, of Americus, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Columbus, he was born October 3, 1934 to the late Paul and Mary Shellnutt, Sr. He was a member of the National Cattlemen's Association and Georgia's National Cattlemen's Association. He managed the Sumter and Crisp County...
Helen Tripp Durden
Sep 16, 2021
Helen Tripp Durden, age 93, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Perfect Care. A native of Leslie, she was born February 14, 1928 to the late Willie James and Laura Lou Swearingen Tripp. She graduated from Union High in Leslie. After marrying John Harold Durden, she was employed at the University of Georgia for many years while her...
Joyce Davis Dunn
Sep 14, 2021
Joyce Davis Dunn, age 74, of Cordele, passed away at Phoebe Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. A native of Newton, she was born on February 7, 1947 to the late Primus and Myrtle Davis. She was Baptist by faith. She loved her grandchildren and she enjoyed spending all her time with them. She loved sitting on her...
