Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

James Howard Stanford, Sr.

James Howard Stanford, Sr.

Jul 18, 2024

James Howard Stanford, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1930 in Lumber City, GA to the late Ishmael and Lora Stanford. Howard served faithfully as a Deacon at Leslie Baptist Church, a Gideon, and as a sergeant in the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Stanford will be...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Faye (Faust)  Bell

Jacqueline "Jackie" Faye (Faust) Bell

Jul 6, 2024

Jacqueline Faye Bell "Jackie",83 passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Americus, GA. She was born on July 19, 1940, to the late Cecil Faust and Christine Cooper Faust in Center Pointe, GA. She was a cosmetologist for 30years and married to the love of her life for 64 years Mr. Richard "Herman" Bell. Jackie enjoyed cooking, baking,...

Kimberly Ann (Mcknight)  Mullis

Kimberly Ann (Mcknight) Mullis

Jun 10, 2024

Kimberly Ann Mullis, 57, passed away June 10, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

A  memorial service will be held at Blakely City Cemetery on Friday,  June 28, 2024 at 2pm.

Mattie Mae (Harris)  Davis

Mattie Mae (Harris) Davis

Jun 7, 2024

Mattie Mae Davis, 84, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mattie was born on May 29, 1940 in Richland, GA to the late Willie Harris & Clarice Huddleston Harris. She was retired from the Stewart County Sheriff's office after 37 years as the Communication Dispatcher. Mattie enjoyed talking and visiting with her family...

Doris Spradlin

Doris Spradlin

Jun 1, 2024

Doris Spradlin, lovingly known as Mema, rocked her last time on her rocking chair on June 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Doris was a woman who always had a positive outlook on life, she had a great sense of humor, and loved her family until her last breath.

She was preceded in death by her...

Lilyann Parsons Peterman

Lilyann Parsons Peterman

May 24, 2024

Lilyann Peterman was called home to be with the Lord Friday, May 24, 2024. She left us unexpectedly after a brief illness in Jacksonville, FL. She was 88.

She was born in Plains September 22, 1935 to George Raymond Parsons and. Arrie Winifred Smith and raised on Felder St in Americus. She was to be the eldest...

Herschel Edward Wisham

Herschel Edward Wisham

May 22, 2024

Herschel Edward Wisham,71 passed away on May 22,2024, in Americus, GA. He was born to the late Millard Wisham and Reathalyne Byrd Wisham in Americus, GA. Herschel loved to go hunting and fishing. He was retired from Sumter Regional Hospital where he worked for 36 years and was devoted to his position as Director of Plant Operations. He loved...

Joyce Lynn (Parrish)  Gregory

Joyce Lynn (Parrish) Gregory

May 17, 2024

Joyce Lynn (Parrish)Gregory, age 82 passed into Glory, with her husband by her bedside on May 17, 2024 at Magnolia Manor.

Joyce was raised in Oklahoma and she married her high school sweetheart, Ron Gregory, in 1962 in Cushing, Oklahoma. Joyce and Ron have been married for 62 years. Joyce loved playing the flute in both High...

Deborah Lynn (Harrison)  Haynes

Deborah Lynn (Harrison) Haynes

Apr 21, 2024

Deborah Lynn Haynes, 69, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on May 4,1954 in Wilkesboro, NC to the late Wiley Harrison and Virginia Ivie.

A service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her husband James Ronald Haynes; her son James Ronald Haynes, Jr. &...

James Julian Griffin

James Julian Griffin

Apr 4, 2024

James Julian Griffin, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Americus, Ga to the late Marvin Julian Griffin and Marie Phillips. He attended Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and received a degree in Industrial management. James had a calling by the Lord to go into...

Neon Earl Bass, Jr.

Neon Earl Bass, Jr.

Mar 10, 2024

Neon Earl Bass Jr. passed away Sunday March 10, 2024 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Earl was a resident of Leslie, Georgia and Orange Beach, Alabama. Earl is predeceased by his parents, Neon Earl Bass Sr. and Jane Laramore Bass, as well as his brother Larry Wade Bass. Earl is survived by his wife Lana Crumpton Bass and...

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr.

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr.

Mar 3, 2024

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr., 86, passed away on March 3, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1937 to the late Floyd Samuel Hendley, Sr. & Vera Henderson Hendley in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Hendley served in the U.S. Air force before moving to Americus in 1957. In 1958, Paul met the love of his life...

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr.

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr.

Feb 18, 2024

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr., 68, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Americus, GA

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Easterlins Band Stand 114 E. Church Street  Andersonville, GA from 4pm-6pm.

Dorothy Jane (Shiffler)  Eidenire

Dorothy Jane (Shiffler) Eidenire

Feb 18, 2024

Dorothy Jane Shiffler Eidenire, born on May 22, 1941, at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, PA, entered this world as a beacon of light and joy to her parents, Harvey Ross Shiffler and Edis Jean McCann Shiffler. She departed from this life and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ peacefully on February 18, 2024, surrounded by...

Phyllis Margaret (Lamb)  Clark

Phyllis Margaret (Lamb) Clark

Feb 12, 2024

Ms. Phyllis Margaret Clark, 88, of Americus passed away peacefully in her sleep on 2/12/24 at Perfect Care. Ms. Clark was a homemaker and avid quilter until recent years due to failing health. She was affectionately known as Phyllis, Phid, Mom, Mamaw, worm, and doopy. Aside from quilting, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading her Bible, listening to gospel and...

Judith Kathleen (Kuhlman)  Exley

Judith Kathleen (Kuhlman) Exley

Jan 19, 2024

Judith Kathleen Exley (Judy), 82 passed away on January 19, 2024, in Americus, GA.  She was born October 17, 1941, to the late Louis Henry and Catherine Kuhlman in St. Louis, MO.  Raised in Farmington, MO on her family's turkey farm, she learned at an early age the value of hard work and love of family.  Judy was married...

John Edward Terry

John Edward Terry

Jan 18, 2024

John Edward Terry, 76, passed away on January 18, 2024 at his home in Leslie, GA. He was born on January 4, 1948 to the late Jack Terry and Lois Arnott in Americus. John enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, traveling, golfing, and was a fan of college football, and Braves baseball as well as his retirement life- especially caring...

Miguel Gerardo Macias

Miguel Gerardo Macias

Jan 12, 2024

Miguel Gerardo Macias, 36, passed away on January 12,2024 at Phoebe Memorial Hospital. He was born in Americus, GA to Rafael Macias and Francisca PiÑa on October 14, 1987. Miguel enjoyed life, eating tacos, tattooing & talking. He enjoyed laughing and loved his family . He will be missed by many.

A memorial service will be held...

Nancy Diane (Harmon)  Parker

Nancy Diane (Harmon) Parker

Jan 7, 2024

Nancy Diane Parker, 64, passed away on January 7, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1959 to the late Dan Harmon and Florence Dean Willholt in Reynolds, GA. Nancy enjoyed fishing, cooking and loved being with her family. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

A visitation will be...

Sandra Treadaway Smith

Sandra Treadaway Smith

Dec 28, 2023

Sandra Treadaway Smith, 79, passed away December 28, 2023, peacefully in her home and surrounded by family. She was born June 19, 1944 to the late Isaac Osbern Treadaway and Margaret Frances Treadaway in Atlanta, GA. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Salem Church in Americus, GA with reverend Mark Carter officiating. The Visitation...

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