Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Annie Ruth Bryars, affectionately known as Ruth and Mema, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on October 30, 1928, in Sumter County, Georgia. Ruth was known for her unwavering faith in God, her deep love for her family, and her strong and steadfast spirit. She was the best cook, and her...

Mar 4, 2025

Bobby Jack Legg, age 69, of Andersonville, went to heaven on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Bobby was a devoted husband, a passionate sports fan, and cherished by his brothers, sister and friends.

Born to Ben and Agnes Legg on January 23, 1956, Bobby was known for his warm smile and infectious laughter....

Feb 28, 2025

Cecil Lloyd Anderson Sr., age 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 28, 2025. Born on February 26, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio, Cecil was a hardworking man known for his kindness and compassion toward others.

Cecil was the son of Rema Anderson and Kathleen Magurity. He spent his life dedicated to labor...

Feb 20, 2025

Merle (Molly) Nathasingh, 91 passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Georgia. She was born on June 30, 1933 to Sookram and Phuljarya Ramlogan at Siparia Road, Trinidad, West Indies. Along with her four sons, she emigrated from Trinidad to Boston, Massachusetts in 1972, to join her husband Natram Nathasingh, now deceased. She became...

Jan 21, 2025

Benjamin Joseph Kennedy, 91, of Americus, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of January 21, 2025. Born in Doyle (Buena Vista), Georgia, on November 28, 1933, he was the son of Bill and Sallie Kennedy, both of whom preceded him in death.

Benjamin was a graduate of high school, showcasing a lifelong dedication to learning...

Dec 31, 2024

Sue Catrett Parker, age 89, of Colquitt, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Miller County Nursing Home. A native of Colquitt, she was born November 10, 1935 to the late Jesse and Delphie Catrett. Sue called Americus home for many years and loved her community. She was a member of  Eager Avenue Grace Church in Albany.

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Dec 16, 2024

Christopher Todd Mimbs of Canton, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2024.  Christopher joined the United States Army after graduating from Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia.  During his service in the Army, he called multiple bases home and spent time in Kentucky, Texas, and New Mexico.  After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Christopher spent time in both Texas...

Nov 30, 2024

Ruth Self, 61, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away at her home on January 21, 2025. Born on January 9, 1964, in Americus, Georgia, Ruth spent the majority of her life as a resident of Schley County.

Ruth was the daughter of Joseph Benjamin Holley and Evelyn Jeanette Smith Holley, both of whom preceded her in death. She...

Nov 14, 2024

Eva Claire Rees, 81, of Preston, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will live on in those who knew her. She was born on September 24, 1943 in Americus, Ga to the late Paul and Alva Mae Drew.

Eva Claire...

Oct 27, 2024

Grover Frederick (Fred) Dalton, age 93, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 after suffering a heart attack.  His daughters and his grandson Alex were at his side at the time of his death in Licking Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Dalton was born in DeSoto, GA to Annie Clara Epps Dalton and William Cloyd Dalton. He was the...

Oct 26, 2024

Sue Pace James, age 77, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Born on January 17, 1947, in Leslie, she was the daughter of the late Gilford and Marilyn Pace, Sr.

Sue was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Coy Clifford James, Jr.

Sue is...

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Clark age 73 of Leslie passed peacefully at Phoebe Sumter Hospital on Friday October 25th, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born to the parentage of Thomas Edward Ness and Helen Virginia Curry Ness in York County Pennsylvania. After moving to Melbourne, Florida with her family as a teenager, she graduated from Melbourne High. It...

Oct 20, 2024

Bobbie Joyce Daniel McCrary, 90, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Lakeland, FL.  She was born in Webster County, GA on February 24, 1934 to parents Hoke S. Daniel and Ophie Brightwell Daniel.   Miss Joyce, as she was best known, was preceded in death by her late husband of over 50 years, Jack...

Oct 16, 2024

Jimmy David Peaster Jr, affectionately known as Dusty, passed away on October 16, 2024. Born on February 4, 1959, in Montezuma, Georgia, Dusty was the son of the late Jimmy David Peaster Sr. and the late Janice Ruby Barfield and Jerry Nolan Barfield. He is survived by his son Jimmy David Peaster III and an adopted daughter Tabatha Peaster...

Oct 6, 2024

Richard Anthony Larkin, 79, of Americus, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Rev.Steven Wright will officiate.

Richard was born in Macon County on November 27, 1944 to the late Russell L. Larkin and Lena Lashley Larkin....

Sep 14, 2024

Robert (Bob) Allen MacLeod, Jr., 64, of Warwick, Georgia, passed away on September 14, 2024.He was born on September 15, 1959 in Orlando, Florida to the late Robert Allen MacLeod, Sr. and Dorreen Raye Stevens. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening and was a CB Radio aficionado. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and was...

Sep 7, 2024

Lesley Carol Holloway, 43, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born October 4, 1980 in Germany to Morrison and Linda Nathasingh. She graduated from Macon County High School in 1998 and attended Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia, where she received a B.S. in Chemistry.

Lesley married Jason Earl Holloway on...

Aug 26, 2024

Barbara J. Brown, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home in Americus, Georgia. She was born on May 20, 1944 in Bardstown, Kentucky to the late Joseph F. & Mary Catherine Hardin.

Barb enjoyed watching NASCAR and football. She was also an avid Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan.

She leaves behind...

Aug 16, 2024

JoeAnne Beard Moore, 89, passed away on Friday August 16,2024 at her residence, Thrive Senior Living, in Augusta. She was born in Bluffton, GA to the late Roy W. Beard and Hattie Jones Beard on October 20, 1934. JoeAnne was a graduate of Miller County High School in Colquitt, GA and South Georgia College in Douglas, GA. She was...

Aug 10, 2024

CMSgt (Ret) Jack H. Brown, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home in Americus, Georgia. He was born on January 18, 1944 in Bardstown, Kentucky to the late George Stith & Pauline Haney Brown. Jack proudly served his country for 28 years before retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air...