Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Cynthia  Ann Kahle

Cynthia Ann Kahle

Mar 22, 2021

Cindy Ann Kahle, age 51, of Covington, GA die on March 22, 2021, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Cindy was born April 18, 1969, in Springfield MA, the daughter of Joel and Jan Ward. Cindy loved her children and was a dedicated and loving mother who taught her sons how to play soccer, enjoyed cooking, cross-stitching, and animals. She was...

Charlotte  Lunelle Mccall

Charlotte Lunelle Mccall

Mar 19, 2021

Dr. Charlotte McCall, age 92, died on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Elva  Murray Phillips

Elva Murray Phillips

Mar 16, 2021

Elva Murray Phillips, age 80, of Phenix City, AL., passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Columbus Hospice. A native of Florence, SC., Elva was born February 28, 1941 to the late James and Mamie McCown. Elva was a member of First Baptist Church in Buena Vista. Her faith in God is what gave her strength. She had...

Martha  June Veatch

Martha June Veatch

Mar 10, 2021

Martha June Veatch, age 88, of Americus, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. Martha was born March 16, 1932 to the late Lester and Nellie Hurley in Damascus, VA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her. She also loved her church family. Funeral services will be held...

Martha  Kate Harris

Martha Kate Harris

Mar 9, 2021

Martha Kate Harris, age 82, of Americus, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter. A native of Americus, Martha was born September 16, 1938 to the late George and Katie Toms. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who would do anything for her family. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021...

Martin  E Larson

Martin E Larson

Mar 8, 2021

Martin E. Larson 90, of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on March 8, 2021. Mr. Larson was born in Ensign, MI on March 29, 1930, to the late Gustaf and Anna Larson. Martin was Christian by faith. He was a family man, who was grounded by his faith. Martin served in the Air Force, where he...

Daisy Purvis

Daisy Purvis

Mar 5, 2021

Miss. Daisy Dickey Purvis, age 95, of Dublin, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Serenity Place. A native of Americus. Daisy was born April 12, 1925 in Oakwood, TX., the daughter of the late Harvey and Evadne Dickey. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She spent the last 12 years in Dublin being with family. All...

Virginia Orr

Virginia Orr

Feb 27, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Orr, age 62, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Kenneth  Jon Norberg

Kenneth Jon Norberg

Feb 21, 2021

Kenneth Jon Norberg, age 49, of Smithville, passed away at Wilson Hospice House in Albany on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Kenneth was born May 4, 1971 to Ken and Sarah Norberg. Kenneth was a graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1989. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Americus. Kenneth sang in several ensembles with First...

Thomas "Tommy" Henry Dominick

Thomas "Tommy" Henry Dominick

Jan 26, 2021

Thomas "Tommy" Henry Dominick, 74, of Plains, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Navicent Health in Macon. A native of Sumter County, Thomas was born to the late George and Jewel Dominick on February 15, 1946. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Plains. Thomas was a proud Airborne Green Beret. He was a loving...

Lisa Montgomery

Lisa Montgomery

Jan 25, 2021

Lisa Montgomery, age 57, of Americus, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A native of Myrtle Beach, SC but raised in Richland, GA; Mrs. Montgomery was born February 14, 1963 to the late George and Sara Alston. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; who loved her grandchildren...

Lien "Chef Lin" Chun Lin

Lien "Chef Lin" Chun Lin

Jan 24, 2021

Chef Lien Chun Lin, age 73, of Americus, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2021 at his residence. A native of Taipei, Taiwan. Chef Lin was born October 30, 1947. His passion was cooking. Chef Lin was the owner of Dragon Palace. He loved watching football. Chef Lin was a family man, who loved his family dearly. His grandchildren held...

Hamilton  Lee Grant

Hamilton Lee Grant

Jan 18, 2021

Hamilton Lee Grant of Titusville Florida passed from this life January 18, 2021. Hamilton was born August 2, 1929 in Americus, Georgia to Tharpe and Alma Grant. He is preceded in death by his bother Jefferson Hardin (Bubba) Grant and sister Harriett Tharpe. Hamilton is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 67 years, son Ralph, grandson Jason (Kristine),...

William Jeffery “Jeff” Cavender,  Sr

William Jeffery “Jeff” Cavender, Sr

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. William Jeffery "Jeff" Cavender, age 73, of Americus died on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, due to complications of COVID-19. Mr. Cavender was a native of Americus and was born August 24, 1947 to the late Mutt and Polly Cavender. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Cavender was employed with Shiver...

John  Allen Jackson

John Allen Jackson

Jan 17, 2021

John Allen Jackson, 88, of Leslie, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2021. He was born in Paulding County on October 23, 1932, to the late Charlie and Annie Jackson. John attended Leslie United Methodist Church. He loved farming, hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. John loved being outdoors. He was a great softball player and was one...

John  Winston Lamberth

John Winston Lamberth

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. John W. "Coota" Lamberth of Cobb, Ga ended his earthly pilgrimage of 76 years on Friday, January 15, 2021. He is now alive more than ever, at home and at rest, praising and worshiping his beloved Savior Jesus Christ. Hallelujah. While here with us he was a devoted husband, parent and grandparent. He loved people and not things...

Sheila  June Denney

Sheila June Denney

Jan 12, 2021

Sheila June Denney, age 60, of Americus, passed away at Augusta University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A native of Americus, she was born on June 1, 1960 to Sonny Dowdey and the late Shirley Dowdey. She was a member of Faith Baptist. Her faith was strong and to always serve others especially her family. She was...

John  Jackson Clark

John Jackson Clark

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. John Jackson Clark, age 88, died at his home on January 9, 2021, from non Covid related causes. A native of Christmas FL, he was the son of the late Robert Clayton Clark and Polly Elizabeth Kilpatrick Clark. Mr. Clark was a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was employed with NASA at...

Jessica  Frances Smith

Jessica Frances Smith

Jan 7, 2021

Jessica Frances Smith, age 67, of Roswell, passed away on January 7, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Smith was born April 9, 1953 in Americus; the daughter of the late Tommy and Lorraine Smith. She was a member of Mt. Paran North in Marietta. Ms. Smith was a long serving member of The Roswell Rotary Club. She graduated from...

Richard  Alan Lane

Richard Alan Lane

Jan 1, 2021

Richard Alan (Rick) Lane, 58, of Americus, died in a fatal car accident on December 31, 2020. He was born in San Diego, CA, on February 11, 1962, to Johnny Lane and Mary N. Lane. Rick grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and North Florida before spending most of his adult life in Americus, GA. Rick is survived by his...

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