Jack Braxton Watkins Jr
May 22, 2020
Jack Braxton Watkins Jr., age 81, of Americus, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Magnolia Manor in Buena Vista. He was born on January 16, 1939 in Birmingham, AL. to the late Jack Watkins Sr. and Virginia Watkins. He attended Isabella Baptist Church in Sylvester. Mr. Watkins served in the Navy. He was also a former Auctioneer. A...
Laura Kathi Elliott
May 20, 2020
Laura Kathleen "Kathi" Elliott, 69, returned to her heavenly home on May 20, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Kathi was born to the late William and Edna Sherman, in Crestview, FL on September 6, 1950. She...
Eva Mae Rigsby
May 16, 2020
Eva Mae Rigsby, age 92, of Plains, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Rigsby was born in Schley County to the late William and Nellie Stewart. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Patricia Lynn Moore
May 5, 2020
Mrs. Patricia Moore, age 56, of Americus, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Moore was born April 25, 1964 in Thomasville, Georgia, to James Baxter and the late Lottie Baxter. She was dedicated to her family. She was a member of Daughters of American Revolution. She enjoyed cooking for everyone and loved crafting. Her...
James Dennis Wilkinson
May 4, 2020
Mr. James Dennis Wilkinson, age 78, of Americus, died Monday, May 04, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Cary Collins Christian Sr
May 2, 2020
Cary Collins Christian Sr., age 76, passed away at his residence in Americus, on Saturday May, 2, 2020 with his son and daughter by his side. Cary was born in Americus, Ga on June 6, 1943 to the parents of Hubert C. and Doris P. Christian who preceded him in death. Cary attended public schools in Americus, as well...
Ida Frances Smith
May 1, 2020
Mrs. Ida Frances Smith, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2020 peacefully at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born in Andalusia, Alabama on December 23, 1941 to the late Egbert and Gladys Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She retired from Sumter Regional Hospital as a coding specialist. She enjoyed shopping, collecting dolls...
Carla Bolton
May 1, 2020
Carla Bolton, age 72, of Americus, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Bolton was born August 3, 1947 in St. Augustine, FL. Ms. Bolton loved cooking, watching tv, and crocheting. She was dedicated to her family. Survivors include her partner of 30 years, Calvin Henslee of Americus; six daughters, Melisa(William) Horsley of Plains, Amanda(Hugh)...
Leonard Smith
Apr 25, 2020
Leonard Smith, age 62, of Americus, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. Mr. Smith was born on March 16, 1958 in Sumter County to the late Dan and Betty Smith. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he was active in the children's ministry with his puppets. Mr. Smith's family meant everything to him. He loved his...
Eva Mae Cranford
Apr 25, 2020
Mrs. Eva Mae Cranford, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Mrs. Cranford was born in Switzerland County, Indiana on December 12, 1926. Mrs. Cranford was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Cranford was a gentle soul. She enjoyed the little things in life like quilting and flowers. She loved...
William Dean Lucas
Apr 18, 2020
Mr. William Dean "Will" Lucas Will Lucas, age 29, of Oglethorpe, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Will was born in Perry GA, June 20, 1990, the son of Jewell Smith Moore and the late Roy Dean Lucas. Will was and avid outdoorsman and enjoyed kayaking, shooting, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. He was also a motor technician and...
Carlton Dwayne Satterfield
Apr 12, 2020
Early on Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020, Carlton Dwayne Satterfield passed away after a brief hospitalization due to sudden illness with Covid-19. He was being treated at Phoebe Putney in Albany. He was 63 years old and had lived his entire life in Americus, GA. He had been a resident of Perfect Care since 2006 following the death...
Marvin Leonard "Sonny" Horne, Jr.
Apr 7, 2020
Marvin Leonard Horne, Junior (Sonny), age 66, passed away peacefully at home on April 7,2020. He was the son of Marvin and Betty Horne and was born in Americus, Georgia on January 23, 1954. No plans for a service are being made at this time. Sonny was raised in Rochelle and Americus, Georgia. He has two sisters, Mrs. Calvin...
Robert Gosa Sr.
Mar 24, 2020
Robert Martin Gosa Sr., age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia. He was born March 12, 1946 in Americus, to the late Forrest and Margaret Gosa. Mr. Gosa served two tours in Vietnam. He was a dedicated law enforcement officer, who was proud to be an American. Mr. Gosa was a...
James William Horne Iii
Mar 20, 2020
James William Horne, III, age 67, of Americus, died at his residence Friday, March 20, 2020. A native of Americus, he was born August 1, 1953. The son of the late James William Horne, Jr and Betty Horne. Mr. Horne was a cabinet maker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He loved doing woodworking and fishing. The...
Debra Jean Willis
Mar 10, 2020
Mrs. Debra Jean Jones-Willis, age 57, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mrs. Willis was born April 1, 1962 in Madison, FL. She was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Willis loved dancing, fishing and was a great cook. She had a joy for baking cakes especially for her family, who is loved...
Sharon Markert Hartsfield
Mar 7, 2020
Sharon Markert Hartsfield Sharon Markert Hartsfield, age 68, of Americus, died on March 7, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mrs. Hartsfield was born January 21, 1952 in Hawkinsville, GA, the daughter of the late John Edwin and Miriam Abernathy Markert. Mrs. Hartsfield was of the Baptist Faith, a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and an elementary school...
Juanita Cecelia James
Mar 4, 2020
Juanita Cecelia James, age 84, of Americus, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Atlanta, she was born November 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Herbert and Clara Sessions. Mrs. James was of the Episcopalian faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid reader...
Myra Dean Pennington
Mar 4, 2020
Mrs. Myra Pennington, age 86, of Americus, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mrs. Pennington was born September 20, 1933 in Americus to the late Dennis Hall and Nettie Hall Pope. She was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Pennington was the pianist at Rehoboth Baptist Church for many years. She was married to Billy...
Gloria B Millwood
Feb 8, 2020
Mrs. Gloria Bowen Millwood, age 81, of Cobb, passed away on February 08, 2020. Mrs. Millwood was born February 17, 1938 in Nashville, Georgia, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Bowen. Mrs. Millwood loved being with her family. She enjoyed fishing, walking and going to the beach. She always had a book to read and loved doing...
