Broadus Carlyle Willoughby
Aug 7, 2021
Broadus Willoughby, longtime Americus resident, passed away on Aug 7, 2021 in Asheville, NC. Born in Valdosta in 1927, the son of Broadus and Olga Everett Willoughby, Broadus grew up in Colquitt, GA. He excelled in track in high school and college, holding a state high school record for the 880-yard (half mile) run, which remained unbroken for several...
Betty Ann Clay
Aug 4, 2021
Betty Ann Pace Clay was born on November 3, 1932 at the Pace Farm near Leslie, Georgia and after 88 years passed away on August 4, 2021 at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, Georgia. She was the daughter of John Grover Cleveland Pace and Elma Bass Pace. At an early age, Betty Ann joined the Leslie...
Sarah Pitts Bowles
Jul 31, 2021
Sarah Pitts Bowles, 99, of Americus, Georgia, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Orchard Hill, GA., she was born January 20, 1922 to the late Earl and Carolyn Pitts. Sarah was not only a mother but a military wife to the late Col. Alvin Hoyt Bowles, who spent 35 years...
Patricia Fuller Barry
Jul 29, 2021
Patricia Fuller Barry, 72, of Ellaville, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. A native of Americus, she was born December 23, 1948 to Harry T. and Alice Fuller. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was very active in her church. She was a member of WMU for many years. She was devoted to her...
Larry Eugene Tucker
Jul 26, 2021
Larry Tucker, age 77, of Smithville, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mr. Tucker was born June 22, 1944 to the late Johnie R. and Elizabeth Scott Tucker in rural Lee County. Larry graduated from Lee Co. High School in 1962 and from Georgia Southwestern in 1965. He began his farming career in 1963 with...
Christopher Tyler Hutchinson
Jul 18, 2021
On November 25, 1985, Christopher Tyler Hutchinson came into this world to the joy of his parents, Donna and Chip Hutchinson. Anyone who knew or met Tyler grew to love his sweet, gentle soul. At age 10, he moved with his family to Newnan, GA. with his parents. It was about this time that he started his adventurous trips...
Miriam Bass Williams
Jul 17, 2021
Miriam Bass Williams, age 62, of Americus passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 4, 1959 to the late Fred and Joanne Bass. Miriam retired from the U.S. Postal service. She was Methodist by faith and a member of Leslie United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be Monday, July 19, 2021 at...
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...