Coy Clifford James, Jr
Nov 24, 2016
Coy Clifford James, Jr., age 77, of Americus, died at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center Thursday, November 24, 2016. A native of Bainbridge, he was born June 28, 1939, the son of the late Coy and Iris James, Sr. Mr. James was a member of Leslie United Methodist Church and a 1957 graduate of Americus High School. He was a...
Joanne Jones
Nov 23, 2016
Joanne Bass Jones, 85, of Leslie, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus. She was born February 27, 1931 in Ellaville, to the late John Arthur Battle and Ruth Highnote Battle. She was a member of Talbotton United Methodist Church. She was very active in her church, loved fishing, the beach, and enjoyed painting. Visitation...
Grace Marie Montgomery
Nov 22, 2016
Grace Marie Montgomery, age 91, of 6930 S. Washington St., Preston, died at her residence Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born August 5, 1925 in Americus to the late William Madison Harper, Jr. and Grace Banner Harper. A member of Preston Baptist Church, she devoted her life to God, her family and her community. She was a prayer...
Edith Leone Dupree
Nov 15, 2016
Edith Leone Cavender Dupree, 93, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born June 17, 1923 in Lincoln Parish, LA, to the late Joe Henry Cavender and Ida Puckett Cavender. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist church, and loved to hunt and fish. A graveside service will be held at 4:00...
Rodney Elvin Mcglamery
Nov 14, 2016
Rodney Elvin McGlamery, 84, of Cobb, died Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1932 in Climax to the late James LeRoy McGlamery and Lula Griffin McGlamery. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the Kiwanis Club, and the Heart of Georgia Emmaus Group. A memorial service will...
Curtis H. Pollock
Nov 12, 2016
Curtis H. Pollock, age 88, of 136 S. Bailey Ave., Leslie, died at his residence Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born March 16, 1928 in Leslie to the late John Morris Pollock and Bessie Irene Harpe Pollock. Mr. Pollock was a member of Leslie United Methodist Church and owned Curtis Pollock Garage for over sixty-five years. Visitation will...
Wayne Minick
Oct 31, 2016
Julian Wayne Minick, age 65, of Preston, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home. He was born April 15, 1951 in Richland to the late Thad Minick, Sr. and Julia Christian Kisor Minick. He was a loving father and grandfather, and loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of Marshall Lodge #188. He was preceded in...
Johnny H. Bird
Oct 30, 2016
Johnny H. Bird, age 93, of Americus, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Magnolia Manor. He was born May 30, 1923 in El Dorado, AR, to the late Harry H. Bird and Annie Mason Bird. He was a member of Porterfield Methodist Church in Albany, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, and worked as a Plant Superintendent for...
Phyllis Johansen
Oct 26, 2016
Phyllis Carlton Johansen, 91, of Americus, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home. She was born November 1, 1924 in Pasadena, CA, to the late Wayne L. Carlton and Gertrud Triskit Carlton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Americus and a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. A visitation will be held on Friday,...
Joshua Lee Usry
Oct 22, 2016
Joshua Lee Usry, age 30, died on Saturday October 22, 2016 in Sumter, SC. He was born January 29, 1986 in Americus to Joshua Bradley Usry and Terry Gregory. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. Fred Usry, Jr. will...
Jessie F Mathis
Oct 20, 2016
Jessie F. Mathis, age 70, of Rebecca, died at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born August 28, 1946 in West Palm Beach, FL, to the late Norman Warner Bell and Frances Jordan Bell. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Desoto...
Sylvia Mccarty
Oct 11, 2016
Sylvia Veatch McCarty, 79, of Warner Robins, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. A native of Lafayette, GA, she was born September 4, 1937 to the late William Roberson Veatch and Almedia Melviney Lawrence. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant...
Henry Herschel Morris
Oct 9, 2016
Henry Herschel Morris, age 90, of 2001 S. Lee St., died Sunday, October 9, 2016. A native of Americus, he was born October 21, 1925, the son of the late Henry Otis and Minnie Ruth Morris. Mr. Morris served during WWII in the US Army and National Guard. Mr. Morris was the Post Master in Americus for 10 years...
Benny Abner Whittle
Oct 8, 2016
Benny Abner Whittle, age 73, of Americus, died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on Saturday, October 8, 2016. A native of Dexter, he was born February 13, 1943 the son of the late Emory and Gussie Whittle. Benny was the owner of Americus Heating and Air. He attended University of Georgia for his heating and air certification. He...
Laverne M Hermanns
Oct 8, 2016
Laverne Mathis Hermanns, age 77, of Cobb, died October 8, 2016 at Magnolia Manor in Americus. A native of Roddie, she was born October 16, 1938 to the late Alvin Mathis and Roberta Woodard Mathis. She was a hairdresser for many years. Survivors include her husband, Bryan "Mike" Hermanns of Cobb; a brother, Alvin "JR" Mathis of Hartford; and...
Helen Wishum
Sep 25, 2016
Helen Geneva Wishum, age 81, of 903 B Moore Dr., died at her residence Sunday, September 25, 2016. A native of Doles, she was born October 1, 1934, the daughter of the late James Benjamin and Willie Odessa Waters. Mrs. Wishum was a member of Williams Road Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016,...
Holly Jean Belcher
Sep 23, 2016
Holly Player Belcher, 62, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus. She was born December 20, 1953 in Port St. Joe, FL to Amelia Cole Player and the late Paul Player. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 26, 2016 at Central Baptist Church in Americus with a visitation one...
Cecelia E Otten
Sep 20, 2016
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Shelby Delores Griner
Sep 20, 2016
Shelby Delores Whitlow Griner, 74, of Americus, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at her home. She was born September 10, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Archie Hendricks and Dorothy Whitlow Paul. Services will be private. Mrs. Griner is survived by two daughters: Vickey (Ken) Phillips of Byron and Mary Rogers; two brothers: John (Yolanda) Paul and Frank...