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...
Bobbie Leeann Ramirez
Sep 12, 2021
Bobbie Leeann Ramirez, age 52, a native of Americus, passed away at her residence. She was born on March 31, 1969 to the late Bobby and Nancy Roach, Sr. A memorial service will be held at Shema Baptist Church on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM with Brother Troy Fripp officiating. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Blaine...
Kenneth Ray Hudson
Sep 8, 2021
Kenneth Hudson, age 57, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. A native of Richland, he was born on October 23, 1963 to James and Myrtle Hudson. He loved sawmilling and was the mill manager at OakCrest Lumber Company. Kenneth would find any chance he could get to be on his boat fishing. His...
Thad Harold Wilkinson, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
Thad Harold Wilkinson, Jr., age 83, passed away at Perfect Care on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. A native of Sumter County, he was born on July 3, 1938 to the late Thad and Sara Wilkinson, Sr. He was the Mayor of DeSoto for 17 years. He also was the founding member of DeSoto Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Wilkinson was...
Stephen Manson Curlee
Sep 2, 2021
Stephen Manson Curlee, age 53, of Americus, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born in Buena Vista, GA., on July 4, 1968 to Bobby and Mary Curlee. Mr. Curlee was Baptist by faith. He was a member of Kapa Sig at Georgia Southwestern, Raced Legends, Pro Challenge, and Motorcycles. He was a loving...
Drew Sanford Murphy, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
Drew Sanford Murphy, Jr., age 65, died September 1, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, he was born on October 23, 1955. Mr. Murphy was employed with Tape Specialist of Ga. His family was his world. He loved his grandchildren. Graveside services with honors will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM...
Priscilla Lane Carpenter
Aug 26, 2021
Priscilla Lane Carpenter, age 80, of Guyton, GA., passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at The Oaks in Pooler, GA. A native of Ellaville, she was born November 19, 1940 to the late Harris and Mary Allmon. She was a devoted mother and housewife. She loved her sons and grandchildren. Priscilla loved to study her bible, worship her...
Gerald Anthony Smith, Jr.
Aug 26, 2021
Gerald Anthony Smith, Jr., age 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 26, 2021. A native was Americus, he was born on September 4, 1957 to the late Gerald Anthony "Pete" Smith, Sr. and Betty Miller. Gerald loved the simple life. He loved hunting, fishing, and grilling out any chance he had. He enjoyed being with his...
Natram Nathasingh
Aug 24, 2021
Natram Nathasingh, age 91, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Navicent Hospital in Macon. He was a native of Trinidad, Tobago, born May 31, 1930, to the late Arthur and Bertha Nathasingh. He enjoyed working on cars, boats, or anything with an engine. He was Evangelical by faith. All services will be private. Survivors include wife Merle...