Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Joyce Martin

Joyce Martin

Feb 21, 2019

Joyce Y. Martin-Calton, 81, of Preston died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home. A native of Tennessee, she was born June 26, 1937 to the late Chester Martin and Maude Ayers Martin. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Monday, February 25th at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m., one hour...

Rickey  Eugene Lewis

Rickey Eugene Lewis

Feb 13, 2019

Rickey Eugene Lewis, 50, of Baconton, formerly of Americus died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1968 in Savannah to Robert Lee Lewis and Linda Jean Nelson Lewis. He was a collector of all things and enjoyed buying and selling online. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17,...

William "Bill" Rayford Stanford

William "Bill" Rayford Stanford

Feb 12, 2019

William "Bill" Rayford Stanford, age 92, of Leesburg, formerly of Americus, died peacefully Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. A native of Leslie, he was born December 18, 1926, the son of the late Ishmael Rayford and Lora Livingston Stanford. He had a lifelong successful career in the cold storage warehouse industry. His hobbies were...

Gladys  Pearl Usry

Gladys Pearl Usry

Feb 7, 2019

Gladys Pearl Kimbrell Usry, 92, of Americus died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home. A native of Ocilla, she was born June 21, 1926 to the late Joseph Melvin Kimbrell and Mary Ella Young Kimbrell. She was a member of Grace Community Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Greg Hancock...

Tommy Horn

Tommy Horn

Feb 5, 2019

Tommy Horn, 54, of Preston died Tuesday, Feburary 5, 2019 at his home. A native of Sumter County, he was born June 20, 1964 to the late John Nevin Horn, Sr. and Lilly Doris Cox Horn. He loved spending time with his family and worked hard to take care of them. He also enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and building...

Avis  Jewel Parrish

Avis Jewel Parrish

Jan 30, 2019

Avis Jewel Evans Parrish, 71, of Americus died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her home. She was born April 18, 1947 in Sylacauga, AL to the late Ace Edward Evans and Berta McCord Evans. Because of her care and concern for others, she was honored by the Family Mission Team at Concord United Methodist Church through their "Bags of...

William  David Cochran,  Jr

William David Cochran, Jr

Jan 28, 2019

William David Cochran, Jr. age 67, of Buena Vista, died on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus. A native of Sumter County, he was born March 9, 1951 to Mary Evelyn Cochran and the late William David Cochran, Sr. He was a teacher and football coach for over forty-three years and was a member of...

William D. "Bill" Burks

William D. "Bill" Burks

Jan 27, 2019

William D. "Bill" Burks, age 60, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Columbus Hospice. Born October 8, 1958 in Terrell County, he was the son of Thomas Burks and Donice Massey Burks. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Turkey Creek Cemetery in...

Sue Mcinnis

Sue Mcinnis

Jan 24, 2019

Sue McInnis, 75, of Leslie died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her home. A native of Marion County, she was born August 20, 1943 to the late Elisha Studdard and Tommie Frady Studdard. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel in Americus. Pastor Jamie Baggett will officiate the service....

Wesley  Frank Weaver

Wesley Frank Weaver

Jan 22, 2019

Wesley Frank Weaver, age 77, of Buena Vista, died at his residence Tuesday, January 22, 2019. A native of Buena Vista, he was born July 20, 1941, the son of the late John Wesley and Dovie Stringfellow Weaver. Mr. Weaver was the owner of Oakcrest Lumber which was his passion in life. He was a member of River of...

Milton  Hugh Cashwell,  Sr.

Milton Hugh Cashwell, Sr.

Jan 21, 2019

Milton Hugh Cashwell, Sr., 83, of Americus died Monday, January 21, 2019, at his home. He was born November 16, 1935, in Early County to the late Hubert Clarence and Emma Mae Tyson Cashwell. He worked as a Conductor for CSX Railroad for 43 years. As a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church, he sang in the adult choir...

Gladys  M Greer

Gladys M Greer

Jan 17, 2019

Gladys O'Neal Greer of Americus, died peacefully at home Thursday, January 17, 2019. A native of Tifton, she was the daughter of the late William O'Neal and Ida Bell Owens O'Neal. She was affectionately known as "GiGi" to her family. Together, she and her husband Ronnie owned and operated Century 21 Americus Realty; she was also a member of...

Laverne Carter

Laverne Carter

Jan 11, 2019

Lillie LaVerne A. Carter, 87, of Americus, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A native of Winter Garden, FL, she was born September 2, 1931 to the late Wilbur and Lillie Kathryn Avant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, I.F. (Bud) Carter, and a son, Richard Douglas (Rick)...

Cecelia  Teal Evans

Cecelia Teal Evans

Jan 6, 2019

Ceceila Teal Evans, age 72, died at her residence in Ellaville on January 6, 2019. Mrs. Evans was born November 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Cecil and Josephine Teal and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Parish...

Morris  Broughton Smith,  Jr.

Morris Broughton Smith, Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Morris Broughton Smith, Jr. Morris Broughton Smith, Jr. died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, he was born January 6, 1937 to the late Broughton and Evelyn Jennings Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired Fire Chief, 30 years of service with the Americus Fire Department and was a member of First Baptist...

Phyllis Walker

Phyllis Walker

Dec 30, 2018

All services will be private.

Freddie  Gammage Dudley

Freddie Gammage Dudley

Dec 29, 2018

Freddie (aka "Freddie Jean", "Momma", "Mimi", and "Miss Freddie") passed away on December 29th, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Freddie was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and was the daughter of Nell Arnold Gammage and Hiller Monroe Gammage, of Moultrie, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of sixty five years, James Crawford Dudley, Jr of Americus; her...

Sherrell  M Britt

Sherrell M Britt

Dec 27, 2018

Sherrell M. Britt of Hamlin W.V., formerly of Americus GA., passed away: December 27, 2018 at the age of 78. Born July 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Millard Fillmore and Hazel Ramsey Martin, she was a member of Eastern Star, West Hamlin United Methodist Church and also attended First Baptist Church of Hamlin. She is survived by...

Frankie  Morris Howell

Frankie Morris Howell

Dec 27, 2018

Frankie Lou Morris Howell, 96, of Americus, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Magnolia Manor. A native of Lyons, she was born July 9, 1922 to the late John M. Morris and Clara Lee White Morris and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Calvary Baptist...

Julian  Lewis Webb  Jr.

Julian Lewis Webb Jr.

Dec 20, 2018

Julian Lewis Webb, Jr., 86, of Americus, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his home. A native of Oglethorpe, he was born May 1, 1932 to the late Julian Lewis Webb, Sr. and Audrey Bell Ethridge Webb. Mr. Webb was a member of First United Methodist Church of Americus. He was the owner of Mid State Pallet and Golden...

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