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...
John David Purvis, Sr.
Sep 13, 2016
John David Purvis, Sr., 64, of Dublin, died September 13, 2016 at Fairview Park Hospital. He was born December 18, 1951 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Daisy Dickey Purvis and the late Milan Purvis. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Americus....
Robin Lynn Richards
Sep 11, 2016
Robin Lynn Cromer Richards, 22, of Americus, died Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was born October 17, 1993 in Americus to James Rodney Cromer and Melissa Lynn Brown. She loved her husband, children, family, and friends. She was a country girl who loved sunflowers, hunting, fishing, and the simple things in life. The family will receive friends from 5:00...
Calvin Parker
Aug 28, 2016
Calvin Hassel Parker, 87, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta. A native of Georgia, he was born October 25, 1928 in Americus. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a 33 year store manager for Goodyear, and a veteran/paratrooper of the United States Army. He participated as a clown for the Sumter Shrine...
Polly Hutchinson
Aug 23, 2016
Polly Blair Seymore Hutchinson, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA. A native of Sanford, NC she was born June 28, 1926. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Americus and the WMU. Mrs. Hutchinson was also an honorary and active member of the Junior Welfare League, and a member...
Ruby Kaye Magee
Aug 21, 2016
Ruby Kaye Magee, age 59, of 1283 Usry Rd., Leslie, died at her residence Sunday, August 21, 2016. A native of Sanford, NC. she was born July 6, 1957. Mrs. Magee was a member of Leslie United Methodist Church, a 15 year Veteran of the United States Airforce, a member of the USGA and an avid golfer. The family...
Betty B. Wilson
Aug 15, 2016
Betty B. Wilson of Americus, formerly of Marietta died Monday, August 15, 2016. Mrs. Wilson was the mother of Judy Kline, Bill Wilson and Bob Wilson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be handled by Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta.
Linda Darlene Mock
Aug 4, 2016
Linda Darlene Hollon Mock, age 64, of 256 Ga Hwy 49 N., died at her residence Thursday, August 4, 2016. A native of Clermont, FL., she was born January 15, 1952, the daughter of the late Kelly and Jewel Hollon. Mrs. Mock was a master at arts and crafts and brought happiness to many people through her designs. She...
