Melody Pritchard Halstead
May 6, 2015
Melody Pritchard Halstead, age 57, of 442 Bob Dodson Rd., died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Wednesday, May 6, 2015. A native of Americus, she was born March 11, 1958, the daughter of the late J. D. Pritchard and Lillian Whittington Crosby, who survives her. Melody was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She also enjoyed fishing and cooking. Melody...
William Ralph Early
Apr 28, 2015
William Ralph Early, age 93, of Americus, died at his residence Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Burial will be private.
Lorena C. Deriso
Apr 18, 2015
Lorena C. Deriso, age 88, of 2001 South Lee St., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Saturday, April 18, 2015. A native of Americus, she was born October 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Thomas Matthew Cox and Laura Emma Cox. She was a member of First Christian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the...
Max Devane
Apr 14, 2015
Max DeVane, age 86, of Americus died Tuesday evening, April 14, 2015, at Perfect Care. A native of Nashville, GA, he was born March 16, 1928, the son of the late William E. DeVane and Mamie Otheia Jeans DeVane. He was a member of Civitans, the Fair Association, Ambassadors of Georgia Power, and Central Baptist Church. Max was an...
Dr. Jabez 'Buddy' Orion Marshall
Apr 11, 2015
Dr. Jabez "Buddy" Orion Marshall, age 71, of Americus, died at his residence Saturday, April 11, 2015. A native of Evans, he was born December 13, 1943, the son of the late Joseph Hartwell and Katherine Marshall. Dr. Marshall was employed by Southwest Georgia Healthcare where he was a practicing obstetrics and gynecology physician. He was a beloved physician...
Joe Benjamin Youngblood, Jr.
Apr 5, 2015
Joe Benjamin Youngblood, Jr., age 68, of Americus, died at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Sunday, April 5, 2015. A native of Reynolds, he was born July 8, 1946, the son of the late Joe Benjamin Youngblood, Sr. and Hazel Youngblood Smith. He loved hunting, fishing and his grandchildren. Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he always...
James Thomas Tanner
Mar 30, 2015
James "Tommy" Thomas Tanner, age 61, of 1215 Elm Ave., died at his residence Monday, March 30, 2015. A native of Americus, he was born September 24, 1953, the son of the late James Tanner and is survived by his mother, Evelyn Tanner. He was a lifelong farmer as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. James also loved...
Myrtis Terry Usry
Mar 20, 2015
Myrtis Terry Usry, age 89, of 114 Sullivan Dr., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Friday, March 20, 2015. A native of Schley County, she was born October 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Earl A. and Myrtle Kelly Terry. Mrs. Usry was retired from Belks where she was a bookkeeper and also Chambliss, Sheppard, Roland and Baxter....
Dr. Quinton Weldon
Mar 19, 2015
Quinton Wade Weldon, age 47, of 585 Upper River Road, Americus, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Crisp Regional Hospital. A native of Americus, he was born November 13, 1967, the son of the late E. L. "Tip" and Betty Weldon. Dr. Weldon was a member of Central Baptist Church. He graduated from Southland Academy in 1986 and then...
Marion 'Puzz' Monroe James
Mar 16, 2015
Marion "Puzz" Monroe James, age 88, of 319 Pecan Dr., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Monday, March 16, 2015. A native of Dayton, TN., he was born April 28, 1926, the son of the late Mathew Oliver and Lola Lusk James. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II and was a retired superintendent from what...
Joseph Tallie Whitaker, Jr.
Feb 28, 2015
Joseph Tallie Whitaker, Jr., age 85, of 400 Plantation Ridge Dr., died at his residence Saturday, February 28, 2015. A native of Americus, he was born July 18, 1929, the son of the late Joseph Tallie and Burksie Ridgeway Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, MB Council Lodge #13 F & AM and a...
Dallas Lorin Freeman
Feb 27, 2015
Dallas Lorin Freeman, age 33, of Leslie, died at his residence Friday, February 27, 2015. A native of Americus, he was born October 20, 1981,the son of the Samuel Glenn Freeman and late Bonnie Elise Clanton McSpadden. Dallas was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, gunsmith and welder. Dallas loved his family, making people...
Bonnie Clanton Freeman Mcspadden
Feb 27, 2015
Bonnie Clanton Freeman McSpadden, age 54, of Leslie, died at her residence Friday, February 27, 2015. A native of Americus she was born April 28, 1960, the daughter of the late Ralph Lorin Clanton Jr. and Sarah Alice Weeks Clanton, who survives her. Bonnie was a member of Central Baptist Church and was employed at Americus Dental Partners as...
Jerry Alan White
Feb 25, 2015
Jerry Alan White died peacefully with his children by his side at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA on February 25, 2015, at the age of 91 years old. Born February 27, 1923 in Fitzgerald GA, he is survived by his children Tina White Todd and her husband Mark Todd of Americus, GA, Alec White of Louisville, KY, grandchildren Adam...
Evelyn F. English
Feb 19, 2015
Evelyn F. English, age 85, of 225 Hospital St., Plains, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Thursday, February 19, 2015. A native of Poulan, she was born April 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry Leon and Alma Spence Fowler. She was a member of Plains United Methodist Church, Iris Garden Club, Plains Homemaker Club, as well as...
Mary Ann Collins
Feb 15, 2015
Mary Ann Ireland Collins, age 66, of 1304 Blackshear Road, Cordele, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at her residence. A native of Tifton, she was born December 8, 1948, the daughter of Tom Earl Ireland Sr. and Nell Marie Ireland. She was a dedicated teacher. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Martha Augood, 913 Hooks...
Mary Frank Countryman
Feb 14, 2015
Mary Frank Countryman, age 91, of 806 Fairfield Ave., Americus, died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at her residence. A native of Edison, she was born June 21, 1923, the daughter of the late John the Baptist Woolsey and Jessie Ferguson Woolsey. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Americus. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 18,...
Glenn Adams
Feb 10, 2015
Glenn Tracy Adams, age 64, of 625 Youngs Mill Road, Americus, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at his residence. A native of Americus, he was born August 13, 1950, the son of the Albert Adams and Evelyn Mays. He was a past president of Georgia Groceries Association, Georgia Jaycees and was a past City Council member; Mayor Pro-Tem in...
Roy Lester Peacock, Jr.
Feb 3, 2015
Roy Lester Peacock, Jr., age 85, of 4567 Stage Coach Road, Andersonville, died Tuesday, February 03, 2015, at Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Americus, he was born March 14, 1929, the son of the late Roy Lester Peacock, Sr. and Ruth Lewis Peacock. He was the owner of Peacock Garage and Towing as well as Suburban...
Mary Jewel Mask
Jan 30, 2015
Mary Jewel Mask, age 94, of 114 Sullivan Dr., died early this morning, Friday, January 30, 2015, at her residence. A native of Ellaville, she was born August 6, 1920, the daughter of the late William and Eva Devane Robinson. She was a devoted church member of Lee Street United Methodist Church where she served in the nursery. She...
