Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Jill Suzanne Wade,58, passed away on December 22,2023 in Americus, GA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dec 15, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Boris Peltsverger, the former Dean of Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) School of Computing and Mathematics, on December 15, 2023. His 22 years of dedicated service at GSW left an indelible mark on the university and its students.

Peltsverger's rich academic and professional background spanned continents. Before joining...

Dec 7, 2023

Josephine Julia Madrid Wilder, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went to be with the lord on December 7, 2023, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus, Georgia.  Josie was born December 18, 1936, in Precinct 15, Chaffee County, Salida, Colorado. She was a longtime resident of Stewart County and the surrounding areas for most of her life, having...

Dec 7, 2023

Christie Dawn McConnell, 45, passed away on December 7, 2023 in Albany, GA. She was born July 17, 1978 to David Eugene Stephenson and the late Brenda Elaine Mooney. Christie was a loving wife, mother, daughter and soon to be grandmother who will be missed by many.

A visitation will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at...

Dec 3, 2023

Sara G McDaniel, age 90 of Cordele, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born June 10, 1933 to the late James Thomas Guined and Annie Bell Wisham Guined of Butler, GA. Sara was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a foster parent for many years.

Funeral services will be on Thursday,...

Nov 27, 2023

Delie Fussell Dacus, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away on November 27, 2023 at Four County Health and Rehabilitation in Richland, GA.

Delie was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was married to Gene Dacus for 42 years before his passing. Delie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Preston, GA. She loved...

Nov 12, 2023

Steven Scott Ragusa, 58, of Plains, Ga., passed away at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Steven was born on March 7, 1965, in Baton Rouge, La., to Jake Thomas Ragusa and Dolores Ragusa Sparacino.

A memorial service will be held at Community Bible Church, 8354 Jefferson Highway,...

Nov 10, 2023

Elizabeth "Brooks" Nettum, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away November 10th, 2023 in St. Marys, GA.

As a friend recently described – "she was a heroine worthy of Faulkner." The eldest of four (4) children, Brooks was born on May 1st, 1960 to David & Harriett Peak in Columbus, Georgia. She lived in Americus, GA...

Nov 9, 2023

Joan Holland Anderson, wife of the late W. Tinley Anderson, Jr., was born on December 17, 1934.  She died on November 9, 2023.She is survived by her children, Kathy A. McCall, Leigh Anderson and Tinley and Polly Anderson.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Leslie DeVane, Molly McCall, Anderson McCall, Virginia Papadopulos, Sarah Anderson, Adelyn Anderson and Mitchell...

Oct 18, 2023

Mari Antoinette Blanton Chandler "Toni", age 70, of Louvale, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. She was born on October 3, 1953 to the late James NeSmith Blanton, Sr. and Leila Annette Weathers Blanton in Savannah, GA. Toni enjoyed fishing, bowling, being outdoors, and sports. She loved her dogs and...

Oct 5, 2023

Janet Ratliff Culpepper Janet Ratliff Culpepper, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Janet was born on July 21, 1951 in Americus, GA, the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Ratliff of Plains, GA.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jill Culpepper of Kannapolis, NC;...

Sep 15, 2023

Guadalupe (Lupe) Gonzalez, 44 of McDonough, passed away Friday, September 15 at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Ga. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Jessica Gonzalez of Ellaville; children, Gavyn Gonzalez, Lyla Gonzalez, stepdaughter Lauren Hall; and parents, Juan and Eustolia Gonzalez of McRae; sister, Juana Maria Gonzalez (Pedro Celis); brothers, Juan Alberto Gonzalez (Barbara Gonzalez), Javier Gonzalez...

Sep 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Pablo Garcia Castaneda, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 31, 2023

Joseph Larry Head, Sr. died August 31, 2023, at the age of 76 in Americus, Georgia.

Born on June 17, 1947, Larry was one of four children born to Franklin and Louise Head at Americus Hospital.  Mr. Head was a third-generation Sumter County Farmer and a member of the Young Farmers.  Mr. Head raised his family on...

Aug 29, 2023

Debra Denise Horne, 68, passed away on August 29, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1955 to the late James A. Bell and Mary Ann Bell in Americus, GA. Debra enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking & working in her yards. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

A graveside service...

Aug 20, 2023

Raymond Samuel Coleman, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20,2023 in Americus, GA. He was born on February 29, 1928 to the late Rufus Coleman and Thelma Coleman in Waycross, GA. Mr. Coleman served in the Navy in World War II, and he crossed the Arctic Circle becoming a member of the Royal Order of The Blue Nose. He...

Aug 15, 2023

Mr. Clifford Melvin Fulghum, Jr. age 77 passed away early Tuesday morning August 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2 pm with the viewing at 1 pm.

A private burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus.

Melvin was...

Aug 6, 2023

Robert Lewis "Bobby" Rogers, Jr., age 76, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Preston, Georgia. Bobby was born October 26, 1946 to the late Robert Lewis Rogers, Sr. and Mary Katherine Rogers in Cuthbert, GA. He was a retired farmer and worked for the AFCS Agriculture Office. Mr. Rogers enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, cooking, looking for arrowheads...

Aug 2, 2023

"Every Day Is Special"…the motto of this Big Time, Amazing Man, who touched countless lives throughout his fully lived 74 years, 4 months and 6 days on earth came to completion on August 2, 2023. Known for his enthusiasm, optimistic outlook, positive attitude, and "larger than life" personality, Gary Lamar "Sparky" Reeves was truly one-of-a-kind. As he told his...

Jul 27, 2023

Connie Rue Wheaton, 93, passed away on July 27, 2023 in Americus, GA. She was born May 4, 1930 to the late Arthur Bradley and Eva Coody Bradley in Cochran Georgia. Connie loved her animals and donating to the Sumter Humane Society often, she enjoyed gardening, and was a member of Desoto Baptist Church.

No services have...