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Deborah Lynn (Harrison)  Haynes

Deborah Lynn (Harrison) Haynes

Apr 21, 2024

Deborah Lynn Haynes, 69, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on May 4,1954 in Wilkesboro, NC to the late Wiley Harrison and Virginia Ivie.

A service will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her husband James Ronald Haynes; her son James Ronald Haynes, Jr. &...

James Julian Griffin

James Julian Griffin

Apr 4, 2024

James Julian Griffin, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Americus, Ga to the late Marvin Julian Griffin and Marie Phillips. He attended Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and received a degree in Industrial management. James had a calling by the Lord to go into...

Neon Earl Bass, Jr.

Neon Earl Bass, Jr.

Mar 10, 2024

Neon Earl Bass Jr. passed away Sunday March 10, 2024 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Earl was a resident of Leslie, Georgia and Orange Beach, Alabama. Earl is predeceased by his parents, Neon Earl Bass Sr. and Jane Laramore Bass, as well as his brother Larry Wade Bass. Earl is survived by his wife Lana Crumpton Bass and...

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr.

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr.

Mar 3, 2024

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr., 86, passed away on March 3, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1937 to the late Floyd Samuel Hendley, Sr. & Vera Henderson Hendley in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Hendley served in the U.S. Air force before moving to Americus in 1957. In 1958, Paul met the love of his life...

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr.

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr.

Feb 18, 2024

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr., 68, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Americus, GA

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Easterlins Band Stand 114 E. Church Street  Andersonville, GA from 4pm-6pm.

Dorothy Jane (Shiffler)  Eidenire

Dorothy Jane (Shiffler) Eidenire

Feb 18, 2024

Dorothy Jane Shiffler Eidenire, born on May 22, 1941, at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, PA, entered this world as a beacon of light and joy to her parents, Harvey Ross Shiffler and Edis Jean McCann Shiffler. She departed from this life and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ peacefully on February 18, 2024, surrounded by...

Phyllis Margaret (Lamb)  Clark

Phyllis Margaret (Lamb) Clark

Feb 12, 2024

Ms. Phyllis Margaret Clark, 88, of Americus passed away peacefully in her sleep on 2/12/24 at Perfect Care. Ms. Clark was a homemaker and avid quilter until recent years due to failing health. She was affectionately known as Phyllis, Phid, Mom, Mamaw, worm, and doopy. Aside from quilting, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading her Bible, listening to gospel and...

Judith Kathleen (Kuhlman)  Exley

Judith Kathleen (Kuhlman) Exley

Jan 19, 2024

Judith Kathleen Exley (Judy), 82 passed away on January 19, 2024, in Americus, GA.  She was born October 17, 1941, to the late Louis Henry and Catherine Kuhlman in St. Louis, MO.  Raised in Farmington, MO on her family's turkey farm, she learned at an early age the value of hard work and love of family.  Judy was married...

John Edward Terry

John Edward Terry

Jan 18, 2024

John Edward Terry, 76, passed away on January 18, 2024 at his home in Leslie, GA. He was born on January 4, 1948 to the late Jack Terry and Lois Arnott in Americus. John enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, traveling, golfing, and was a fan of college football, and Braves baseball as well as his retirement life- especially caring...

Miguel Gerardo Macias

Miguel Gerardo Macias

Jan 12, 2024

Miguel Gerardo Macias, 36, passed away on January 12,2024 at Phoebe Memorial Hospital. He was born in Americus, GA to Rafael Macias and Francisca PiÑa on October 14, 1987. Miguel enjoyed life, eating tacos, tattooing & talking. He enjoyed laughing and loved his family . He will be missed by many.

A memorial service will be held...

Nancy Diane (Harmon)  Parker

Nancy Diane (Harmon) Parker

Jan 7, 2024

Nancy Diane Parker, 64, passed away on January 7, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1959 to the late Dan Harmon and Florence Dean Willholt in Reynolds, GA. Nancy enjoyed fishing, cooking and loved being with her family. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

A visitation will be...

Sandra Treadaway Smith

Sandra Treadaway Smith

Dec 28, 2023

Sandra Treadaway Smith, 79, passed away December 28, 2023, peacefully in her home and surrounded by family. She was born June 19, 1944 to the late Isaac Osbern Treadaway and Margaret Frances Treadaway in Atlanta, GA. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Salem Church in Americus, GA with reverend Mark Carter officiating. The Visitation...

Jill Suzanne Wade

Jill Suzanne Wade

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.

Boris V Peltsverger

Boris V Peltsverger

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...

Josephine Julia (Madrid)  Wilder

Josephine Julia (Madrid) Wilder

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...

Christie Dawn (Stephenson)  Mcconnell

Christie Dawn (Stephenson) Mcconnell

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...

Sara Olivia (Guined)  Mcdaniel

Sara Olivia (Guined) Mcdaniel

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,...

Delie (Fussell)  Dacus

Delie (Fussell) Dacus

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...

Steven Scott Ragusa

Steven Scott Ragusa

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,...

Elizabeth Brooks Nettum

Elizabeth Brooks Nettum

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...