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Aug 31, 2023

Joseph Larry Head, Sr. died August 31, 2023, at the age of 76 in Americus, Georgia.

Born on June 17, 1947, Larry was one of four children born to Franklin and Louise Head at Americus Hospital.  Mr. Head was a third-generation Sumter County Farmer and a member of the Young Farmers.  Mr. Head raised his family on...

Aug 29, 2023

Debra Denise Horne, 68, passed away on August 29, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1955 to the late James A. Bell and Mary Ann Bell in Americus, GA. Debra enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking & working in her yards. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

A graveside service...

Aug 20, 2023

Raymond Samuel Coleman, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20,2023 in Americus, GA. He was born on February 29, 1928 to the late Rufus Coleman and Thelma Coleman in Waycross, GA. Mr. Coleman served in the Navy in World War II, and he crossed the Arctic Circle becoming a member of the Royal Order of The Blue Nose. He...

Aug 15, 2023

Mr. Clifford Melvin Fulghum, Jr. age 77 passed away early Tuesday morning August 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2 pm with the viewing at 1 pm.

A private burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus.

Melvin was...

Aug 6, 2023

Robert Lewis "Bobby" Rogers, Jr., age 76, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Preston, Georgia. Bobby was born October 26, 1946 to the late Robert Lewis Rogers, Sr. and Mary Katherine Rogers in Cuthbert, GA. He was a retired farmer and worked for the AFCS Agriculture Office. Mr. Rogers enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, cooking, looking for arrowheads...

Aug 2, 2023

"Every Day Is Special"…the motto of this Big Time, Amazing Man, who touched countless lives throughout his fully lived 74 years, 4 months and 6 days on earth came to completion on August 2, 2023. Known for his enthusiasm, optimistic outlook, positive attitude, and "larger than life" personality, Gary Lamar "Sparky" Reeves was truly one-of-a-kind. As he told his...

Jul 27, 2023

Connie Rue Wheaton, 93, passed away on July 27, 2023 in Americus, GA. She was born May 4, 1930 to the late Arthur Bradley and Eva Coody Bradley in Cochran Georgia. Connie loved her animals and donating to the Sumter Humane Society often, she enjoyed gardening, and was a member of Desoto Baptist Church.

No services have...

Jul 22, 2023

James H. Drumm, Jr. "Jimmy", 75, passed away on July 22, 2023 in Americus, GA. He was born on December 19, 1947 to the late James H. Drumm, Sr. and Helen Upshaw Drumm in Atlanta, GA.  Jimmy was a native of Decatur, GA and graduated from Druid hills High School in 1966.He was employed with his father & uncle...

Jul 17, 2023

Edward Lee Aycock, Sr., 70, of Loganville, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Piedmont Walton Hospital.  He was born on March 18, 1953 in Americus, GA, and loved fishing, golfing, and spending time with family.  He could usually be found smoking a cigar while listening to Elvis or The Beatles on the way to a Georgia Tech...

Jul 2, 2023

Paul Bernard Smith, 80, passed away on July 02, 2023 at his home in Smithville, GA surrounded by family. He was born on March 24, 1943 to the late Glen & Geraldine Smith in Ravenna, Ohio. Mr. Smith enjoyed fishing, Painting and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren riding them around in the wagon enjoying the outdoor...

Jun 15, 2023

James Steven Kohler, age 64, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 in Albany, GA. No arrangements are made at this time.

Jun 15, 2023

Bobby Eugene Curlee, 87, passed away on June 15, 2023 in Dothan, AL surrounded by family. He was born on February 18, 1936 to the late Ennis and Merle Curlee. He was a member of Waycross Masonic Lodge #305 and a member of Shriners Hasan Temple in Albany, GA. Mr. Curlee worked for many years and retired from CSX....

Jun 11, 2023

Dustin Blane Smith, 20, passed away on June 11, 2023 in Preston, GA. He was born on March 19, 2003 to Dana Summerford in Americus, GA. Dustin enjoyed music, fishing and taking trips with friends. He was a very hard-working young man who will be missed.

A Visitation will be held Monday June 19, 2023 at Greg...

Jun 11, 2023

Betty Bailey Todd, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at The Oaks Nursing Center in Marshallville, Georgia. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2:00 at Leslie City Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Mason and Rev. John Walker officiating. (In case of rain, the service will be held at Leslie United Methodist Church.) The...

Jun 7, 2023

Gerald Stephen Stovall, of Americus, Georgia, He was admired by colleagues, friends, relatives, and his church family.  Many refer to him as "Jerry" or "Stovall".

He attended high school in Atlanta, and graduated from North Olmstead High School in Ohio.  He graduated from the University of Georgia law school summa cum laude.  He received a Master of...

Jun 7, 2023

Rex Griggs, 71, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1951 to the late James and Evelyn Griggs of Ponce De Leon , FL. He is survived by his wife Connie, Daughter Crystal(Tony) of Gainesville, Son Mark(Hope) of Americus, and Son Matthew(Jeanne) of Americus, Brother Jim(Cheryl) of Augusta, Sister...

Jun 4, 2023

Gerald George Torvund, Jr. ,70, passed away on June 04, 2023, in Americus, GA. No Arrangements have been made at this time.

May 31, 2023

Charles Randall Mangrum, 74, passed away on May 31, 2023, at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, GA. No Arrangements have been made at this time.

May 31, 2023

Marty Ron Peavy, 57, passed away on May 31, 2023 in Albany, GA. He was born on December 18, 1965 to the late Calvin Eugene Peavy, Sr. and Caralee Turner in Perry, GA. Mr. Peavy was a meat cutter at Rubo's for many years. He enjoyed being with his friends and family.

A Graveside Service will be...

May 28, 2023

Harry Albert Larsen was born in Americus, Sumter County Georgia on February 3, 1940, and passed away at the Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia on May 28, 2023, at the age of 83.

He was the son of the late Elmer and Nona Ruth Deriso Larsen.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Sue Brown Larsen;...