Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Martin  'Buddy' Law,  Jr.

Martin 'Buddy' Law, Jr.

Aug 7, 2012

Martin "Buddy' Law, Jr., age 67, of 206 Pinecrest Drive, Americus died at his residence Tuesday, August 7, 2012. A native of Sumter County, he was born on April 1, 1945, the son of the late Martin VanBuren Law, Sr. and Myrtle Storey Law. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Americus and was an umpire for...

Carolyn  Stewart Moss

Carolyn Stewart Moss

Jul 24, 2012

Carolyn Stewart Moss, age 95, of 114 Sullivan Dr., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Tuesday, July 24, 2012. A native of Schley County, she was born July 4, 1917, the daughter of the late William Grady and Nellie Addie Lumpkin Stewart. Mrs. Moss was a member of First Baptist Church of Americus. She retired from Magnolia Manor where...

Dr. Albert Bartow Ray,  Jr.

Dr. Albert Bartow Ray, Jr.

Jul 21, 2012

Dr. Albert Bartow Ray, Jr., age 66, of 301 E. Glessner St., died at his residence Saturday, July 21, 2012. Dr. Ray was a pilot and taught race driving and instruction for a Porsche club; loved helping others; enjoyed researching his genealogy; was an avid hunter and loved music and playing the guitar. He was a former professor of...

Sarah  H. Passmore

Sarah H. Passmore

Jul 14, 2012

Sarah Elizabeth Harris Passmore, age 80, of 1107 Douglas Circle, died at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center July 14, 2012. A native of Preston, she was born October 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Bartho Poley and Evia Mae Cooper Harris. She was a Pink Lady with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and loved gardening, cooking and being a mother....

Doris Dean Shuler Schmidt

Doris Dean Shuler Schmidt

Jul 11, 2012

Doris Dean Shuler Schmidt, age 63, of 335 Watermelon Rd., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center July 11, 2012. A native of Talledaga, AL., she was born August 8, 1948 the daughter of the late Austin Monroe Shuler and Jessie Evelyn Jennings McMachon. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Andersonville National...

Jeffrey Lashley

Jeffrey Lashley

Jul 7, 2012

Jeffery "Jeff" Lashley, age 47, of Cobb, died in Macon Saturday, July 7, 2012. A native of Fort Valley, he was born April 21, 1965, the son of Luther Cecil and Marianne Lavender Lashley. Mr. Lashley was a member of Powersville United Methodist Church in Powersville, GA. He was employed as a service tech with Pearce Sales and Service....

Rosa  Lee Hogg

Rosa Lee Hogg

Jul 2, 2012

Rosa Lee Hogg, age 82, of 3127 Lamar Rd., Cobb, died at her residence July 2, 2012. A native of Andersonville, she was born September 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Ozzie W. and Gladys Key Davis. Mrs. Hogg was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a foster parent and was a retired greeter at Andersonville National Park....

Bobby  Lee Barfield,  Jr.

Bobby Lee Barfield, Jr.

Jul 2, 2012

Bobby Lee Barfield, Jr., age 47, of 441 Lightner Rd., Ellaville, died at his residence Monday, July 2, 2012. A native of Albany, he was born April 7, 1965, the son of Bobby Lee Barfield, Sr. and Cecelia Teal Evans. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Greg Hancock...

Rebecca Ann Arnold Ray

Rebecca Ann Arnold Ray

Jul 2, 2012

Rebecca "Becky" Anne Arnold Ray, 74, passed away Monday morning, July 2, 2012, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany from an unexpected illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, at the First United Methodist Church, Americus. The Reverend Jim Smith will officiate. Internment will follow at the Armstrong United Methodist Church Cemetery near Auburn,...

John  Daniel Warren

John Daniel Warren

Jun 30, 2012

Mr. John Daniel Warren, age 74, of 669 Burma Road, Andersonville, died Saturday afternoon, June 30, 2012, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. A native of Berrien County, Mr. Warren was born March 2, 1938, son of the late Henry Homer Warren and Toy Singletary Warren. Mr. Warren was a security guard for the City of Andersonville. He...

Dr. Harold Earl Holloway

Dr. Harold Earl Holloway

Jun 27, 2012

HAROLD EARL HOLLOWAY Dr. Harold Earl Holloway, age 76, died on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at The Medical Center in Columbus. A native of Schley County, Dr. Holloway was born August 29, 1935, the son of the late Earl Lynwood Holloway and Fannie Mae Fletcher Kiesewetter. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012, from 2:00 p.m....

Naomi  Renee Barfield

Naomi Renee Barfield

Jun 16, 2012

Naomi Renee Barfield, age 42, of 441 Lightner Rd., Ellaville, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday, June 16, 2012. A native of Jackson, TN, she was born January 10, 1970. Mrs. Barfield was a homemaker, wife and mother. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral...

Homer  Ross Wooley

Homer Ross Wooley

Jun 16, 2012

Homer Ross Wooley, age 42, of 264 Memorial Mile Rd., Americus, died Saturday, June 16, 2012. A native of Albany, he was born September 15, 1969, the son of James Walter and Janice Hunt Wooley, Sr. Mr. Wooley was of the Baptist faith and attended Shiloh Baptist Church. He was an electrician by profession and was employed by Weyerhauser....

Charlie  Wood Hart,  Jr.

Charlie Wood Hart, Jr.

Jun 14, 2012

Charlie Wood Hart, Jr. age 63, of 613 Randolph Street, Oglethorpe died at Flint River Community Hospital on Thursday, June 15, 2012. A native of Leesburg, he was born on June 27, 1948, the son of the late Charlie Wood and Carrie Belle Laramore Hart, Sr. He was the owner and operator of the Courthouse Deli in Oglethorpe; was...

Daniel Anthony 'Danny' Blankenship

Daniel Anthony 'Danny' Blankenship

May 26, 2012

Daniel "Danny" Anthony Blankenship, age 63, of 531 Holcombe Dacus Rd., Richland, died at his residence Saturday, May 26, 2012. A native of Preston, Mr. Blankenship was born august 8, 1948, the son of the late Lewis David Blankenship and Mattie Everett Blankenship who survives him. Mr. Blankenship was retired from Wilson Oil Company where he was employed as...

Minnie  J. Peek

Minnie J. Peek

May 23, 2012

Minnie Jewel McLendon Peek, age 98, of 2001 S. Lee St., died at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. A native of Ellaville, she was born July 24, 1913, the daughter of the late Jessie and Mary Teele McLendon. She was a member of Andersonville United Methodist Church. She was a retired seamstress from Manhatten Shirt Company....

Ashley  Leeann Daniel

Ashley Leeann Daniel

May 20, 2012

Ashley LeeAnn Daniel, age 28, of 477 Parkers Crossing, died Sunday evening, May 20, 2012. A native of Duluth, she was born August 29, 1983, the daughter of the late Douglas Lyle Daniel and Donna Cheryl Mathis, who survives her. She attended Heritage Church of God. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 2:00 PM...

Eddie  Rudolph Sutton,  Sr.

Eddie Rudolph Sutton, Sr.

May 20, 2012

Eddie Rudolph Sutton, Sr., age 81, of 173 Arch Helms Rd., died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Sunday, May 20, 2012. A native of Albany, he was born July 27, 1930, the son of the late William Alexander and Zimmie Perry Sutton, Sr. Mr. Sutton was a retired salesman with Glover Food Service and was a member of First...

Shawn Michael 'Buppy' Riffle

Shawn Michael 'Buppy' Riffle

May 14, 2012

Shawn Michael "Buppy" Riffle, age 4, of 105-B Pryor Cobb Rd., Cobb, died at his residence Monday, May 14, 2012. A native of Johnstown, PA., he was born November 19, 2007 the son of Lorne and Cathy Arnold Riffle. He was an amazing, fun loving little boy who loved everyone. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012,...

Ernestine Doris Thrift Baysinger

Ernestine Doris Thrift Baysinger

May 3, 2012

Ernestine Doris Thrift Baysinger, age 87, of 2001 S. Lee St., died Thursday, May 03, 2012 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A native of Gardendale, Alabama, she was born July 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Millie Cameron Thrift. Mrs. Baysinger was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 11:00 AM...

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