Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Julena  Varnell Jones

Julena Varnell Jones

Dec 31, 2015

Julena Varnell Jones, age 88, of Americus, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Perfect Care.A native of Ocilla, she was born February 25, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Allie Hudson. She graduated from Georgia Baptist College School of Nursing in 1945. She worked as...

Thelma Blount

Thelma Blount

Dec 26, 2015

Thelma L. Blount, age 83, of 100 Cherry Laurel Trail, Americus, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday, December 26, 2015. A native of Louvale, she was born January 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Eugene and Jenny Moncus. Mrs. Blount was a beauty control consultant and a member of First Baptist Church of Americus. Graveside services will...

Roger  Dale Lucas

Roger Dale Lucas

Dec 20, 2015

Roger Dale Lucas, age 45, of 447 Brady Rd, died Sunday, December 20, 2015. A native of Milledgeville, he was born September 20, 1970, the son of Joshua Lucas and the late Eula Grace Lucas. Mr. Lucas was a diesel mechanic employed with Joe's Diesel Service and he wrestled with Peach State Wrestling for several years. Funeral services will...

Katherine Wilkinson

Katherine Wilkinson

Dec 14, 2015

Katherine (Kay) Anderson Magee Wilkinson, age 92, of Leslie, died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Amercius. A native of Plains, she was born on November 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Irwin Fulwood and Lallah Williamson Anderson. She graduated from Union High School in 1941 and married the late George E. Magee in...

Brenda Stephenson

Brenda Stephenson

Dec 14, 2015

Brenda Elaine Stephenson, 58, of 419 Smallpiece Road, Plains died Monday, December 14, 2015 at her residence. A native of Brownsville, Texas she was the daughter of the late Ferrell and Mandy Mooney. Mrs. Stephenson was a waitress at the Huddle House in Dawson. She attended the Americus Seventh Day Adventist Church and was an avid reader. Memorial services...

Lydia  Caroline Bass

Lydia Caroline Bass

Dec 14, 2015

Lydia Caroline Bass, age 16, of 160 Dogwood Hills, died at her residence Monday, December 14, 2015. A native of Americus, she was born September 29, 1999. Lydia attended First Baptist Church of Americus and was a member of the SAR Band, Beta Club, Science Club and Civinettes. She was a great student and loved reading. Funeral services will...

James  Ashley Centerfitt

James Ashley Centerfitt

Dec 13, 2015

James Ashley Centerfitt, age 79, of 128 Centerfitt Rd., Andersonville, died at his residence Sunday, December 13, 2015. A native of Moultrie, he was born September 10, 1936, the son of the late Laddy and Bell Centerfitt. Mr. Centerfitt was a retired pecan farmer who loved spending time with family, playing golf and cooking out. Funeral services will be...

Sherri Bullard

Sherri Bullard

Dec 8, 2015

Sherri Layne Bullard, age 52, of 1280-C Youngs Mill Road, Plains, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence. Born February 20, 1963, Mrs. Bullard was the daughter of J.C. "Wolf" Buchanan and Frances Buchanan of Plains who survive her. Mrs. Bullard was manager of McDonalds on Hwy 280 West. She loved fishing and drag racing. She was a...

Charles W. "Chuck" Polk

Charles W. "Chuck" Polk

Nov 29, 2015

Charles W. "Chuck" Polk, age 79, of 209 Shirley Road, died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Sunday, November 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 1, 2015...

James  Kenneth King

James Kenneth King

Nov 27, 2015

James Kenneth King, age 73, of 185 S Freeman Ave., Andersonville, died at his residence Friday, November 27, 2015. A native of Americus, he was born October 15, 1942, the son of the late Elbert and Thelma Kitchens King. Mr. King was a retired Journeyman Lineman. He was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church, IBW Union and the...

Lisa  Lynn Myrick

Lisa Lynn Myrick

Nov 20, 2015

Lisa Lynn Myrick, age 54, of Americus, died at Phoebe North Campus in Albany, Friday, November 20, 2015. A native of Milledgeville, she was born June 15, 1961, the daughter of the late Ivy and Patricia Wheeler. She was a former employee of Grumman for many years and was an avid ball player. Funeral services will be private. Survivors...

Martha Fears

Martha Fears

Nov 18, 2015

Martha Fears, age 91, of 1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN, died at Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville, TN, Wednesday, November 18, 2015. A native of St. Joseph, Mo., she was born October 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Bert and Hazel Newkirk. Mrs. Fears was a homemaker and a charter member of Lee Street United Methodist Church. Graveside...

Dinkerbhai  Chunibhai Muljibhai

Dinkerbhai Chunibhai Muljibhai

Nov 13, 2015

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice.

Service Monday, November 16, 2015 10:00 AM 11/16/2015 10:00:00 AM Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel

142 Southland Road Americus, GA 31709...

Beverly Hargrove

Beverly Hargrove

Nov 4, 2015

Beverly Jean Lane Hargrove, age 79, of 124 North Spring Creek Circle, Cobb died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. A native of Americus, she was born July 17, 1936, the daughter of the late Herman Lane and Belva Conley Lane. She was a member of the Lake Blackshear Baptist Church. She retired from thirty...

Anna  M Cheokas

Anna M Cheokas

Nov 3, 2015

Anna Moraitakis Cheokas, age 91, of 113 Clearview Circle, Americus, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Cordele, she was born February 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Steve and Helen Moraitakis. Mrs. Cheokas was a member of two churches, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta and also the...

Elizabeth  Jean Taylor

Elizabeth Jean Taylor

Oct 24, 2015

Elizabeth Jean Taylor, age 77, of 204 Mockingbird Dr., Americus, died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Saturday, October 24, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. A native of Rochester, NH, she was born April 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Drapeau. The Taylor family relocated from New Hampshire to Americus in 1978. Mrs. Taylor...

Sarah  Delphia Alston

Sarah Delphia Alston

Oct 2, 2015

Sarah Delphia Alston, age 83, of 225 Hospital St., Plains, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Friday, October 2, 2015. A native of Preston, she was born October 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Henry and Idolla Mincey. Mrs. Alston was a member of Enterprise Baptist Church and she loved puzzles, reading, the Atlanta Braves and her family....

Janie  Turner Cauley

Janie Turner Cauley

Sep 22, 2015

Janie Turner Cauley Janie Turner Cauley, age 93, of 181 Hwy 49 S., Americus, died at Magnolia Manor Tuesday, September 22, 2015. A native of Dooly County, she was born October 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Otis and Emma Barry Hall. Mrs. Cauley was one of the oldest members of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She loved working with...

Charles "Mickey" M. Mooney

Charles "Mickey" M. Mooney

Sep 11, 2015

Charles Malcom Mooney, age 68, of 113 Anderson St., Andersonville, died at his residence Friday, September 11, 2015. A native of Americus, he was born March 26, 1947, the son of the late Harvey Franklin and Annie Flora Mooney. Mr. Mooney was a retired truck driver. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM in...

Doris  Usry Wells

Doris Usry Wells

Sep 11, 2015

Doris Usry Wells, age 89, of Edison, died at her residence Friday, September 11, 2015. A native of Parrot, she was born December 9, 1925 the daughter of the late Theo and Carrie Morris Dale. Mrs. Wells was a caregiver and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed music, dancing, fishing and spending time with her family. Graveside services will...

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