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...
Mark Hodge Crawford
Aug 2, 2016
Mark Hodge Crawford, age 57, of 402 Rigas Rd., Americus, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Atlanta, he was born March 12, 1959, the son of late John Rueben and Sara Frances Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a member of Christian Fellowship Church where he was a youth leader. He was a former...
Robert Lamar Lloyd
Jul 24, 2016
Robert Lamar Lloyd, age 70, of 348 Indian Rd., Americus, died at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home Sunday, July 24, 2016. A native of Anniston, AL and lifelong resident of Americus he was born July 28, 1945, the son of the late Oscar Lamar and Annie Beatrice Lloyd. Robert was retired after nineteen years from Flower Bakery where he was...
Charlie Frank Davis
Jul 17, 2016
Charlie Frank Davis, age 64, of 106 Pineview Dr., died at his residence Sunday, July 17, 2016. A native of Plains, he was born August 27, 1951, the son of the late Rufus Herman and Ruby Lee Tallent Davis, Sr. Mr. Davis was a member of Plains Baptist Church and retired from Manhattan Shirt Factory. A Family Celebration of...
Jack Floyd Partain
Jul 15, 2016
Jack Floyd Partain, age 78, of 266 Tulip Dr., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Friday, July 15, 2016. A native of Ellaville, he was born May 14, 1938, the son of the late William Floyd and Elna Greene Partain. Jack was a former materials manager for Redman Homes and a member of First United Methodist Church of Americus....
Ruby Reavis Moss
Jul 12, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Jane Reavis Moss, age 93, of Marshallville died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville. A native of Burke County, born June 23, 1923, she was a daughter of the late James Asberry Reavis and Susie Katherine Partain Reavis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Wilson Lee Moss. A...
Mattie Everett Blankenship
Jun 28, 2016
Mattie Everett Blankenship, age 91, of 2213 Meadowbrook Dr., Tifton, died at Rehab Center of South Georgia, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. A native of Preston, she was born April 26, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry and Ella Everett. Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July...
Ruthann Florence Forrest
Jun 16, 2016
Ruthann Florence Toomey Forrest, age 68, of 124 Mockingbird Dr., died at her residence Thursday, June 16, 2016. A native of Jefferson City, TN., she was born September 1, 1947, the daughter of the late Rev. Glenn Alfred and Rose Shell Toomey. Ruthann attended and graduated High School at Harrison Chilhowie Christian Academy in Seymour, TN. She graduated from...