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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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
Billie Sue Thomas
Jul 27, 2020
Ms. Billie Sue DeVane Thomas passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 in Americus, Georgia. A native of Americus, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Louie and Judy Bradley Bass DeVane. She had resided in Sumter County all her life except for 12 years in which she lived in Lexington, Georgia. Ms. Thomas had managed the Chevron Food...
Ronald Ray Visage, Sr
Jul 19, 2020
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Ray Visage, Sr. went to be with the Lord. Mr. Visage was born on February 9, 1946 in Reynolds to the late Carlton Visage, Sr. and Christine Sweargin Visage. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carlton Visage, Jr., and his sister, Shirley Visage...
John Bruce Wilder
Jul 19, 2020
John Bruce Wilder, age 73, of Americus, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. A native of Columbus, Mr. Wilder was born July 2, 1947, to the late John and Ann Wilder. John was a loving family man. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved cars. He worked with Georgia Power for 36 years before retiring. Graveside services will be...
Joseph B Vestal
Jul 14, 2020
Joseph (Joe) B. Vestal, 86, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL. He died due to complications from his cancer and pneumonia. He was a dedicated and loving husband to Donna Lee (Johnson) Vestal for 58 years. Born September 25, 1933, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the...
Emma Kazor
Jul 13, 2020
Emma Kazor, age 97, of Americus, died at Magnolia Manor. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Betty Dorminy
Jul 12, 2020
Mrs. Betty Virginia Hogsed Dorminy, age 85, of Cobb, died Saturday, July 11, 2020. A native of Sumter County, Mrs. Dorminy was born August 13, 1934, the daughter of Troy and Nettie Hunt. Mrs. Dorminy was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She was always known to help others and lend a helping hand when needed. She worked many...
Adam Shane Crowley
Jul 6, 2020
Adam Shane Crowley, age 31, of Leslie, died Monday, July 6, 2020. A native of Rome, Adam was born October 27, 1988, the son of Richard Vance Crowley and Sharon Crumpton Robinson. Adam was a loving father, brother and son and a devoted Christian. Services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Central Baptist Church....
John Brennan
Jul 2, 2020
Mr. John Brennan, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Sumter Retirement Village. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Nona Ruth Larsen
Jul 1, 2020
Mrs. Nona Ruth Larsen of DeSoto, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, just 8 days before her 104th birthday. She was preceded in death in 2002 by her husband of 66 years Elmer Larsen. Nona Ruth was born on July 9, 1916, in Sumter County to the late Albert and Ruth McDowell Deriso. Graveside services were held on...
Betty G Miller
Jun 28, 2020
Mrs. Betty Miller, age 83, of Americus, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Mrs. Miller was born July 4, 1936 in Heflin, Alabama, to the late Dailey & Lillie Garrett. Mrs. Miller was a member at 1st Assembly of God. She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She always looked forward to hosting Sunday...
Diane Heath Brown
Jun 26, 2020
Mrs. Diane Brown, age 56, of Preston, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Piedmont Midtown in Columbus. Mrs. Brown was born January 28, 1964 in Americus, to Ernest and Lou Heath. She was a member of Preston Baptist Church. She was a loving Memaw to her grandchildren and being with her family. She had a love like...
William Phillip Addy
Jun 26, 2020
Mr. William "Phil" Addy, age 79, of Preston, Georgia passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. He was born on August 16, 1940 in Americus, to the late William Phillip and Effie Lee Addy of Preston. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy Addy; his son Scott Addy and his...
Imogene Marchant
Jun 22, 2020
Jacqueline Imogene Weeks Marchant, better known as Imo or "Imo the Dynamo", went home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Augustus(Gus) and Agnes Weeks, and husband Charlie Marchant, the former GBI Agent and Chief of Police with whom she was married more than 50 years and a...
