Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Mary  Frank Countryman

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

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.

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

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...

Hubert  Carter Maddox,  Jr.

Hubert Carter Maddox, Jr.

Jan 25, 2015

Hubert Carter Maddox, Jr., age 79, of 322 Wildwood Circle, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Sunday, January 25, 2015. A native of Rochelle, he was born June 2, 1935. . He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a medic and went on to receive his Registered Nurse's degree and also a Master of Divinity degree....

Dawn  Elaine Myers

Dawn Elaine Myers

Jan 22, 2015

Dawn Elaine Myers, age 84, of 180 Ga Hwy 27 E., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Thursday, January 22, 2015. The daughter of the late Charles and Martha Schultz Kile, she was born December 18, 1930. Mrs. Myers was a retired salesperson and was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. She volunteered at the hospital and was...

Kimberly Ann Douglas Robins

Kimberly Ann Douglas Robins

Jan 20, 2015

Kimberly Ann Douglas Robins, age 37, of 334 Daniel Street, died at her residence early Tuesday morning, January 20, 2015. A native of Worth County, Mrs. Robins was born July 21, 1977, daughter of Edward W. Douglas and Virginia Whittington Douglas who survives her. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 23, 2015 at Greg...

Mary  Anne Thomas

Mary Anne Thomas

Dec 30, 2014

Mary Anne Warnell Thomas, age 80, of 133 Taylor Street. Americus, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She has been a residence of Americus since 1956. A native of Mount Vernon, New York, she was born September 14, 1934 the daughter of the late Willis Braxton Warnell of Cairo and Mary Frances Wright of Jackson....

Mary  J Wear

Mary J Wear

Dec 30, 2014

Mrs. Mary J Wear, age 74, died on December 30, 2014 at Lillian Carter Nursing Center. Services will be private.

Richard Douglas 'Rick' Carter

Richard Douglas 'Rick' Carter

Dec 27, 2014

Richard Douglas (Rick) Carter, age 60, of 123 Timberlane Drive, a popular and well-known Americus businessman, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014, at his residence. He was the son of the late I.F. (Bud) Carter and is survived by his mother, LaVerne Avant Carter. He was born June 13, 1954 in Heidelberg, Germany where his father was stationed while...

Betty  June Kitchens

Betty June Kitchens

Dec 18, 2014

Betty June Kitchens Betty June Kitchens, age 85, of 2001 S. Lee St., died Thursday, December 18, 2014. A native of Lowndes County, she was born September 10, 1929, the daughter of the late Manning Jackson Ruis and Maude D. Dieas Ruis. Mrs. Kitchens was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church and also attended church at...

Callie  F. Dacus

Callie F. Dacus

Dec 7, 2014

Mary Callie Fussell Dacus, age 83, of 3689 West Centerpoint Road, Richland, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Webster County, she was born September 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Benjamin Stanley Fussell, Sr. and Mattie Elizabeth Stapleton Fussell. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a homemaker....

James  Lewis Johnson

James Lewis Johnson

Dec 4, 2014

Mr. James Lewis Johnson, age 86, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Magnolia Manor. A native of Schley County, Mr. Johnson was born April 6, 1928, a son of the late Joe Riley Johnson and Hattie Lou Sorrells Johnson. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Monday December 8, 2014 at Andersonville National Cemetery with full military honors....

Dr. Ruth Virginia Carey Early

Dr. Ruth Virginia Carey Early

Dec 3, 2014

Dr. Ruth Virginia Carey Early, age 89, of 205 Laudig Lane, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Wednesday, December 3, 2014. A native of Americus, she was born June 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Ottis Cortez "Dick" Carey and Emma Lougenia Brooks Knight. Dr. Early was a member of Central Baptist Church where she was a member...

Milze  M.B. Lamb  Sr

Milze M.B. Lamb Sr

Nov 29, 2014

Mr. Milze Brady Lamb Sr., age 92, of 865 Highway 45 North Plains, GA died on November 29, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Lamb was a native of Wilcox County the son of the late Bill Hubbard and Dora Holloway Lamb, and had lived most of his life in Plains where he was a farmer for most of his...

David  Malcom Andrews

David Malcom Andrews

Nov 26, 2014

David Malcom Andrews, age 71, of 2001 S. Lee St., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Americus, the Reverend Andrews was born March 27, 1943, the son of the late William Malcom Andrews Jr. and the late Edna Thornton Andrews. He was an only child. He graduated from...

Betty  Caroline Boys

Betty Caroline Boys

Nov 22, 2014

Betty Caroline Boys, age 90, formerly of Americus, died early Saturday morning, November 22, 2014 at Summerhill in Perry. A native of Americus, she was born April 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert Talmadge and Carrie Jo Lansford Crabb. She was a homemaker and a retired Art teacher in the Americus School System and Vienna. She was...

Herbert  B. Norris

Herbert B. Norris

Nov 10, 2014

Herbert B. Norris Herbert B. Norris, age 86, of 1220 Ogelthorpe Ave., died at his residence Monday, November 10, 2014. A native of Wrightsville, he was born October 8, 1928, the son of the late Lofton Bernard and Dicy Hall Norris. Mr. Norris was a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and he played...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Stewart Shattles

Elizabeth 'Betty' Stewart Shattles

Nov 6, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Stewart Shattles, age 78, of 1117 Ga Hwy 27 E., died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Americus, she was born January 31, 1936, the daughter of the late Ralph Douglas and Elizabeth Hogg Stewart. Mrs. Shattles was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and...

Charles  Michael Strickland,  Jr.

Charles Michael Strickland, Jr.

Nov 3, 2014

Charles Michael Strickland, age 51, of 118 Overlook Rd., died at his residence Monday, November 3, 2014. A native of Americus, he was born March 31, 1963 to Charles W. and Wanda Young Strickland. Mike was an active member of Williams Road Church of Christ. He was also a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, Georgia Association...

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