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Dr.  Quinton Weldon

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....