Paula Rogers
Dec 13, 2019
Paula H. Rogers passed onto eternal life on December 13, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA. Paula was born to Julian & Sephalee Hunter in Fitzgerald on December 19, 1947. She graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1966, and attended Georgia Southern in Statesboro, GA. Paula loved doing crafts and sharing what she made with family and friends....
Gail Spaay
Dec 8, 2019
Gail Rebecca Spaay (Carter), 68, of Rentz, Georgia passed in peace surrounded by family on December 8, 2019 in Americus, GA. She was born in Albany, GA, the first daughter of Bennie Marion Carter and Oleta Wages Monts on August 8, 1951. She graduated from Americus High School in 1969. She was a patient, kindhearted individual. She loved to...
Richard Lee Swope
Dec 7, 2019
Richard Lee Swope, age 74, passed away peacefully, December 07, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Richard was born on May 9, 1945 to Edward and Johanna Swope in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Philipsburg Area High School in May of 1963 and the Navy School of Music in July 1964. Richard served as a trumpet player in...
Michael Richard "Rick" Kirk
Dec 3, 2019
Michael Richard "Rick" Kirk 1957 - 2019. His life was well lived, and he was well loved! The Lord called him home in a peaceful manner at Medical City Plano after battling pancreatic cancer for 2 ½ years, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in his 62nd year. This gentle, loving, caring, and wonderful...
Marcia M Player
Nov 28, 2019
Marcia Millwood Player, age 77, of LaGrange, died November 28, 2019, at Well Star Hospital in LaGrange. She was born August 05, 1942 to Dorsey and Moncile Millwood. Marcia was Baptist by faith and attended 1st Baptist Church of LaGrange where she was a member of Merry Makers at her church. She was a teacher for over 30 years...
Phyllis Maxine Coons
Nov 18, 2019
Phyllis Maxine Coons passed away November 18, 2019 at 7:50 A.M., peacefully at her residence in Leslie. She was born December 15, 1932 in Erie, KS., She was the daughter of the late Hester Ernestine (Janssen) McAdams and Shasta Earl McAdams. She was of the Christian faith. She loved her lord and reading the bible daily. She was talented...
James Ronald Phillips
Nov 13, 2019
James Ronald Phillips, age 73, of Plains, died November 13, 2019, at his residence. A native of Quitman, he was born April 28, 1946. He loved working on and restoring antique cars. He was a history buff and was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Music was big part of his life and worked at WDEC at one...
Kay Colbert Guttenburg
Nov 12, 2019
Kay Colbert Guttenburg, age 83 , of Americus, died November 12, 2019, at Magnolia Manor. After retiring from Sumter County Middle school, she worked at Lake Blackshear Regional Library. She enjoyed reading and her cats. Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 P.M at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. Survivors include...
Joel "Billy" William Cullen Horne, Jr.
Nov 7, 2019
Joel William Cullen (Billy) Horne, Jr., age 92, passed away at Columbus Hospice on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Billy was born on December 7, 1926, in Lakeland, FL, but lived most of his life in Americus, GA. He is the son of Clara Methvin Horne and Joel William Cullen (Will) Horne, Sr., who owned Horne Lumber and Coal Company...
Debra Jean Keithley
Oct 30, 2019
Debra Jean Keithley, age 54 , of Dawson, died October 30, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Hospital. She was born January 30, 1965 to the late Daniel and Florence Harmon. She was Baptist by faith, who loved her family. She enjoyed reading and nature. She graduated from ABAC in Tifton with her Bachelor's in Nursing. Funeral services will be held...
Richard "Ricky" Lynn Burgess
Oct 8, 2019
Richard "Ricky" Lynn Burgess, age 63, of Americus, died at his residence Tuesday, October 8, 2019. A native of Americus, he was born August 11, 1956 to the late Richard and Annette Burgess. Ricky was a member of First Baptist Church of Americus where he was a Deacon and past chairman of the Deacons. He was a proud father...
Martha H. Wood
Oct 8, 2019
Martha Lorena Heys was born at 219 Horne St., Americus, Georgia, on October 11, 1924 to Corinne Culler and Louis Kellette Heys. She died at her home at 242 Horne St., October 8, 2019. At her request, her remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Americus, Ga, on October 26 at...
Kasey Mason Norton
Oct 6, 2019
Kasey Mason Norton, age 49, of Americus, died October 06, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, she was born May 7, 1970. She was a member of First Presbyterian of Americus. She was a Christian by faith, who loved her family. She enjoyed cooking, reading and her dogs. She was an avid sports fan who...
John Edsion Isbell, Jr.
Sep 27, 2019
John Edison Isbell, Jr., age 85, of Americus, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Friday, September 27, 2019. A native of Gadsden, AL., he was born May 13, 1934, the son of the late John Edison and Ethel Isbell, Sr. Mr. Isbell was retired from International Harvester and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Americus. A memorial...
Genie Lea Daniel Brewer
Sep 14, 2019
Genie Lea Daniel Brewer of Stanton TX, formerly of Albany and Americus GA, passed away on September 14, 2019, one day after her 47th birthday, after a short battle with cancer. Genie was a homemaker, who enjoyed life to the fullest, she loved music, and her 5 rescue dogs. Visitation will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at Greg...
William Ronnie Mccrary
Sep 12, 2019
William Ronnie McCrary, age 66, of Americus, died September 12, 2019, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, he was born January 2, 1953 to the late Carl Bryant McCrary Sr and Frances McCrary. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Leslie. Mr. McCrary was a retired Captain with the Americus Fire Dept. After retiring,...
James "Jimmy" Preston Greene
Sep 7, 2019
James "Jimmy" Preston Greene, age 84, of Americus, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday, September 7, 2019. A native of Americus, he was born August 19, 1935, the son of the late William L. and Hazel Greene. Mr. Greene had a BS degree in Forestry and was a farmer. All services will be private. Survivors include his wife...
Lou Daniel
Sep 1, 2019
Lou Daniel, age 84, of Americus, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Daniel was born in Deepstep, GA., November 3, 1934, to the late W. Jack and Lillar Ezell Durden. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Americus and also was a teacher for Mother's Morning Out at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Daniel was...
Harriet Rushing
Aug 24, 2019
Harriet "Tina" Rushing, age 90, of Newton, NC, formerly of Americus, died Saturday August 24, 2019 at Frye Hospital in Hickory, NC. Mrs. Rushing was born June 26, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Davis. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church when she resided in Americus. Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019,...