Randy L Polk, Sr.
Jul 10, 2021
Randy Polk, Sr., age 39, died on Saturday, July 10, 2021. No services are planned at this time.
Joann Hatcher Sparling
Jul 6, 2021
Joann Hatcher Sparling (formerly known as Joann Price) 84, of Ellenton Florida passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Joann was born in Leesburg Ga. to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hatcher. Joann was a bookkeeper for over 50 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, her dog Ali, and spending time with her...
Judy Lynn Phillips
Jun 24, 2021
Judy Phillips, age 60, of Americus passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 24, 1960 to the late Robert and Joyce Smith. Mrs. Phillips loved her family and spent all her time with them. At this time, no services are planned. Survivors include husband Carlton Phillips of Americus; two sons Derek(Angie) Threatt...
Hazel Hodge Rathel
Jun 22, 2021
Hazel Hodge Rathel, 95, of Americus, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. A native of Orlando, FL, she was born on May 9, 1926, the eighth of 12 children born to Melton and Mittie Hodge, and the last surviving sibling. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, Cecil Rathel, and son, Craig Rathel. Survivors include...
Dorris Holbrook Watford
Jun 18, 2021
Ms. Dorris Holbrook Watford, age 86, of Americus, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Phoebe Memorial Hospital. Dorris was born on August 18, 1934 to the late Burl and Ruby Holbrook. As a member of Central Baptist, she was also a member of The Silverstones. Dorris was a preacher's wife and very moderate. She loved to cook...
Sharon Denise Robinson
Jun 18, 2021
Sharon Robinson, 56 of Leslie died on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. She was born in Jacksonville, FL. and raised in Cedar Town, GA., by Woodrow and Sarah Crumpton. Sharon moved to Americus in her twenties to be close to family. She was preceded in death by her mother Carla Bolton and a son Adam Crowley. She...
Caroline Bowen Sanders
Jun 6, 2021
Mrs. Caroline Bowen Sanders, age 78, of Andersonville, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Sumter County, born the daughter of the late William Edenfield and Margaret Osteen Bowen. She was a retired secretary for the State of Georgia and a member of Morningside United Methodist church, where she...
Thomas Mitchell Dowdey
May 27, 2021
Thomas "Mitchell" Dowdey, age 20, passed away at Phoebe Medical Center on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A native of Americus, Mitchell was born on August 8, 2000 to Rudy and Carolyn Dowdey. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. Born with cerebral palsy, Mitchell only saw the good in others and was a light in the lives of...
Michael Franzini
May 24, 2021
Michael Franzini, age 69, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Michael Rudolph Barnett
May 23, 2021
Michael Rudolph Barnett, age 62, of Hawkinsville, GA, died at his residence on May 23, 2021. Michael was born April 16, 1959 to the late Grady and Marilyn Barnett. Michael was Head of Security at Perry Hospital. He was Baptist by faith. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Greg Hancock Funeral...
Javier Arizmendi
May 11, 2021
Javier Arizmendi Beltran "Johnny Arizmendi", age 69, of Americus, died at his residence Tuesday, May 11, 2021. A native of Mexico, he was born April 30, 1952, to the late Salvador Arizmendi Garnica and Carmen Beltran Arce. He was a classic car enthusiast. Javier was a hard worker, he loved to flip houses. He enjoyed his guns and shooting...
Dolly Ann Bonner
May 6, 2021
Dolly Bonner, age 83, of Americus, passed away on May 6, 2021 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A native of LaGrange. Dolly was born November 10, 1937 to the late Lee and Effie Johnson. She was a member of Salem U.M.C. Before moving to Americus, Dolly was involved with the Senior Center and volunteered for Hospice in Troup County....
Richard Even Nettum
May 1, 2021
Richard Even Nettum, husband, father and brother and retired attorney passed away May 1, 2021 in Americus, Georgia. Richard Even Nettum was born to Willis Marion Nettum and Margie Plymate Nettum on December 9, 1938 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He served honorably in the United States Navy Submarine Service and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the...
Frederick Lewis Duke
Apr 30, 2021
Mr. Frederick Lewis Duke, age 93, died on April 30, 2021. He was born in Montezuma, Georgia on December 12, 1927 to Susie Pearl Davis Duke and William Clifford Duke. At the age of five, the family and he moved to Marshallville, Georgia for a few years and then to Americus where he remained a resident for the rest...
Flossie Beatrice Morris
Apr 27, 2021
Flossie Beatrice Morris, age 92, of Americus, passed away on April 27, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Flossie was born August 1928 in Americus; the daughter of the late James and Mary Holley. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was employed with The Tog Shop as a bookkeeper for many years. Funeral services will be...
Phillip Tischman, Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
Phillip Tischman, Jr., age 74, of Americus, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence. A native of Wisconsin, Phillip was born February 6, 1947, to the late Phillip A. and Virginia Tischman, Sr. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the 82nd, 101st and 173rd Airborne. Staff Sergeant Tischman served 5 tours in Vietnam...
Gloria Sue Cashwell
Apr 20, 2021
Gloria Sue Cashwell, age 84, of Americas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Sue was born in Cusetta, Georgia, December 24, 1936, to the late Leonard and Mary Abell. Sue was a member of Central Baptist Church where she was actively involved in Sunday school and serving in various ministries in the...
Merritt Willis Jordan Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
Merritt Willis Jordan, Jr., age 78, of Vienna, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Merritt was born January 2, 1943 to Merritt Jordan Sr. and Rebecca Gulledge Jordan Merritt was a devoted husband. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Vienna. He was also self employed as a Mercury outboard mechanic...
Patricia Ann Parker
Apr 3, 2021
Patricia Ann Parker, age 71, of Vienna, died on April 3, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital. Patricia was born August 15, 1949, in Americus, the daughter of the late Robert and Ada Belle Abbett Jr. . Patricia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a Baptist by faith and was the co-owner of Pat's Fish House. Memorial services...
Arlis Powell
Mar 28, 2021
Mr. Arlis Powell Mr. Arlis Powell, age 85, of Cobb, GA, died at his residence on March 28, 2021. Mr. Powell was a native and lifetime resident of Sumter county, born June 23, 1935, the son of the late John Thomas and Willa Young Powell. Mr. Powell retired from Citizens Telephone Company, where he worked in the maintenance department,...
