Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Gerald  Wayne Crumpton

Gerald Wayne Crumpton

Oct 14, 2020

Gerald Wayne Crumpton, age 78, of Americus, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Peggy  Ann Smith

Peggy Ann Smith

Oct 13, 2020

Peggy Ann Smith, age 75, of Oglethorpe, GA, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born July 30, 1945, the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Cromer in Oglethorpe GA. She was a member of Stillwater Chapel Church and enjoyed life. Mrs. Smith loved meeting people and getting to know...

Vickie  Elaine Craig

Vickie Elaine Craig

Oct 12, 2020

Vickie Elaine Craig age 74, of Americus, passed away Monday October 12, 2020 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Douglas  M Smith

Douglas M Smith

Oct 9, 2020

Douglas M. Smith, 73, of Oglethorpe passed away peacefully at his home Friday, October 9th, with his children by his side. A memorial service will be held at Stillwater Chapel 3550 GA Hwy 240 Ideal, GA 31041 on Saturday October 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Doug was born July 30, 1947 in Birmingham, England to the late Benjamin and...

James  Ollen Pittman

James Ollen Pittman

Oct 8, 2020

James Pittman, age 67, of Plains passed away on Thursday October 8, 2020 at Crisp Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Authur  Paul Bryant

Authur Paul Bryant

Oct 7, 2020

Arthur Paul Bryant, age 61, died on October 7, 2020, in Leesburg GA. Services will be private

Kimberly  Peek Tyler

Kimberly Peek Tyler

Oct 3, 2020

Kimberly "Kim" Lynn Peek Tyler, age 48, of Louvale, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. Kim was born July 17, 1972 in Eufaula, Alabama to the Late Charles Lynn Peek and Kathy Peek. Kim was a member of the Bland Baptist Church in Charles, Georgia. Kim served as a member of...

Gertrude  Theresa Jones

Gertrude Theresa Jones

Sep 25, 2020

Mrs. Gertrude Jones, age 89, passed away at Magnolia Manor on Friday September 25,2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Tony  Allen Davis

Tony Allen Davis

Sep 17, 2020

Tony Davis, age 73, of Leslie, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 peacefully at home. Mr. Davis was born September 23, 1946, to the late Ethredge Jackson and Addie Mae Davis. Mr. Davis retired from Proctor and Gamble. He was Baptist by faith. He was a family man, who always put them first in everything he did. All services...

Lula  Clarette Denney

Lula Clarette Denney

Sep 16, 2020

Mrs. Lula Clarette Denney, age 87, of Americus, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mrs. Denney was born May 8, 1933, in Ft. Valley, the daughter of the late William and Clara Whittington. Mrs. Denney was a Secretary at Sumter Redi Mix for many years. The family has requested the services to be private. She...

Nita  Gosa Howell

Nita Gosa Howell

Sep 16, 2020

Nita Howell, age 77, of Smithville, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2020. Nita Howell was born May 3, 1943 in Smithville, Georgia, to the late Forrest and Margaret Gosa, Sr. Mrs. Howell was the family historian and enjoyed doing genealogy. She was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church. The family has requested all services to be private....

Carrie  Anne Williams

Carrie Anne Williams

Sep 8, 2020

Carrie Anne Williams, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home in Americus, Georgia. She was a beloved granddaughter, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend, and will be dearly missed. Carrie was born March 7, 1974, in Dublin, Georgia. She grew up in Americus, went to Americus High School, took flight lessons at Souther...

Evelyn Louise Yon Andrews Wages

Evelyn Louise Yon Andrews Wages

Sep 6, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Yon Andrews Wages, age 94, of Americus, died at Perfect Care on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Mrs. Wages was born November 23, 1925, in Cottondale FL, the daughter of the late Henry Napoleon Yon and the late Millie Mandy Broom Yon. Mrs. Wages was a bookkeeper for Sheffield Hardware for many years until she and her...

James "Jim" Clinton Shortte,  Jr.

James "Jim" Clinton Shortte, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

James "Jim" Clinton Shortte, Jr., age 56, of Andersonville, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Friday, August 28, 2020. A native of Americus, he was born September 11, 1963 to the late, James and Sarah Shortte, Sr. Mr. Shortte was a foreman at Imery's and loved football, wrestling, western movies and Elvis. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September...

David  William Randall

David William Randall

Aug 24, 2020

David William Randall, age 65, of Americus, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical. A native of New York, David was born March 9, 1955, to the late Robert and Janet Randall. He was a member at Avalon United Methodist Church of Albany and First United Methodist Church of Americus. David was a loving husband, father,...

Mary  Dell Royal

Mary Dell Royal

Aug 22, 2020

Miss Mary Dell Royal, age 63, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Casual attire is encouraged. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel between 5:00-7:00 p.m Mary Dell was born May...

Mary  Jane Holloway

Mary Jane Holloway

Aug 20, 2020

Mary Jane Holloway, age 61, of Lagrange, died at her residence on August 20, 2020. Mrs. Holloway was born October 9, 1958 in Albany Georgia, the daughter of the late Gene Hutchens, and Catherine Theirs who survives her. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August, 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM from the graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens,...

James Roland "Jimmy" Bearden  Sr.

James Roland "Jimmy" Bearden Sr.

Aug 20, 2020

James (Jimmy) Roland Bearden, Sr. Jimmy passed away August 20, 2020 Jimmy was born to the late Johnnie Wilson Bearden and Clarence Roland Bearden in Webster County, GA on August 27, 1941. He was raised in Webster County. Jimmy was a loving family man and hard worker who passed his tremendous knowledge to his children, grandchildren and son in...

Patsy  Ruth Mccoy

Patsy Ruth Mccoy

Aug 8, 2020

Patsy Ruth McCoy, age 85, of Americus, died on Saturday, August 8th at Crisp Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Raymond Lee "Buddy" Millwood  Jr.

Raymond Lee "Buddy" Millwood Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

Raymond Lee "Buddy" Millwood Jr., age 86, of Cobb, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, Raymond was born March 12, 1934, to the late Raymond and Annie Millwood Sr. Raymond was Baptist by faith and attended Faith Baptist Church. He was a loving family man, who enjoyed fishing and working in...

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