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Thomas 'Tommy' Eugene Davis

Thomas 'Tommy' Eugene Davis

Jan 9, 2011

Thomas Tommy Eugene Davis, age 63, of 212 Howard Johnson Rd., Americus, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A native of Gray, Ga., he was born January 21, 1947 the son of the late James Lamar Davis, Sr. and Lois Virginia Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Americus Church of Christ and owner of...

Laverne Thompson

Laverne Thompson

Jan 8, 2011

Mrs. Gladys Laverne Thompson, age 83, died at Lake Haven Nursing Home in Valdosta, Saturday, January 8, 2011. A native of Americus, Mrs. Thompson was born January 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Ira Carl Hall, Sr. and Carrie Bradley Hall. She was retired from Americus Housing Authority as Administrative Assistant, was a member of First United Methodist...

Gertie  Mae Daniel

Gertie Mae Daniel

Jan 4, 2011

Gertie Evans Daniel, age 83 of Slocomb, Al., formerly of DeSoto, fell asleep in the Lord January 4, 2011. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Mack Daniel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at DeSoto Baptist Church, at...

Sara  Allen Hart

Sara Allen Hart

Jan 3, 2011

Sara Allen Hart departed this life on January 3, 2011 in Americus, GA. A native of Wilcox County, Georgia, she spent her childhood there then she lived most of her adult life on a farm on Brady Road between Americus and Leslie in Sumter County, Georgia. Her husband of fifty years, Henry Hart, Jr., a local farmer and dairyman,...

Christy  Faye Bell

Christy Faye Bell

Dec 12, 2010

Christy Faye Bell, age 39, of 199 Mockingbird Lane, Americus, died at her residence Sunday, December 12, 2010. A native of Americus, Christy was born November 17, 1971 the daughter of Richard Herman and Jacqueline Faye Bell. She was of the Baptist faith. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the chapel...

Patricia  K Morgan

Patricia K Morgan

Dec 4, 2010

Patricia Anne Kirksey Morgan, age 66, of 360 Shiloh Rd. died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Zebulon, Ga., she was born June 29, 1944 the daughter of the late William Judson and Eleanor Bush Kirksey. She was employed by the Sumter County Board of Education. A memorial service will be held Tuesday,...

Kenneth C. 'Bear' Hart,  Jr.

Kenneth C. 'Bear' Hart, Jr.

Nov 24, 2010

Mr. Kenneth C. Bear Hart, Jr., age 66, of 120 OHara Rd., Americus, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A native of Americus, he was born June 10, 1944 the son of the late Kenneth C. and Edith Johnson Hart. He was an eagle scout and a member of First United Methodist Church. He graduated...

Austin 'Doug' Douglas Bendimire

Austin 'Doug' Douglas Bendimire

Nov 1, 2010

Mr. Austin Doug Douglas Bendimire, age 84, of 301 Judy Lane, Americus, died at his residence Monday, November 1, 2010. A native of Uvalda, Ga., Mr. Bendimire was born August 26, 1926, the son of Austin W. and Agnes G. McAllister Bendimire. He retired from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation where he was employed as a road...

Doretta  Barnes Taylor

Doretta Barnes Taylor

Oct 27, 2010

Mrs. Doretta Barnes Taylor, age75 of DeSoto, died on Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Mrs. Taylor was born April 14, 1935 the daughter of the late Howard and Eva Mae Barnes in Macon County. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Americus. Graveside services will be held...

Steve  Al Carnes

Steve Al Carnes

Oct 4, 2010

Mr. Steve Al Carnes, age 60, of Americus, died Monday October 4, 2010, at Flint River Community Hospital in Montezuma. A native of Pelzer S.C., Mr. Carnes was born November 19, 1949, the son of Jack N. and Christine Bear Carnes. He was an industrial engineer and a member of Heritage Church of God. A memorial service will be...

Elma  Lucille Carter

Elma Lucille Carter

Oct 4, 2010

Elma Lucille Carter, age 90, of 2001 S. Lee St. Rd, Americus, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Webster County, Mrs. Carter was born June 8, 1920, the daughter of the late Thomas Richard and Maude Watson Sanders. She was a former employee of Manhatten Shirt Co. and a member of First...

Robert  Lee (Roy)  Roland

Robert Lee (Roy) Roland

Sep 19, 2010

Robert Roy Lee Roland Mr. Robert Roy Lee Roland, age 84, of 949 Dan Green Rd., DeSoto, died Sunday, September 19, 2010. A native of Tifton, Mr. Roland was born July 15, 1926, the son of Walter Eras and Alice Day Roland. Mr. Roland served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of DeSoto...

Herschel  Shannon White

Herschel Shannon White

Sep 19, 2010

Mr. Herschel Shannon White, age 74, formerly of Plains, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Warner Robins Rehabilitation Center in Warner Robins. A native of Americus, Mr. White was born August 4, 1936, the son of Charley Esco and Barbary Lucile White. He loved gardening, raising produce, hunting, fishing and working with his hands. Funeral services will be held...

Dr. Robert Allen Norris

Dr. Robert Allen Norris

Sep 6, 2010

Dr. Robert Allen Norris, age 87, of 110 Woodcrest Court, Americus, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Waycross, Dr. Norris was born December 16, 1922, the son of the late Robert P. and Nell Marie Norris. Dr. Norris served in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Norris...

Willie  Mae Slaton

Willie Mae Slaton

Aug 20, 2010

On August 20, 2010, Mrs. Willie Mae Slaton passed away at her home in De Soto where she had resided most of her life. She was born in Fairburn, GA. on December 12, 1924. At the age of six she relocated to Sumter County with her parents, John and Clarice Cook, never to leave the area again. Mrs. Slaton...

Charles  Railey Vinson

Charles Railey Vinson

Aug 19, 2010

Lake Blackshear--Charles Railey Vinson, age 44, of 109 Riverside Drive, died at his residence early Thursday morning August 19, 2010. Charles, affectionately known as "Bubba", was born March 10, 1966 in Forsyth County Hospital in Cummings, Ga. He is survived by his parents, Charlene and Lee Hall, of Lake Blackshear and Gary and Georgia Vinson of Montezuma; his sister,...

Moira  'Scottie' Bopp

Moira 'Scottie' Bopp

Aug 14, 2010

Moira Scottie McKinlay Bopp Mrs. Moira Scottie McKinlay Bopp, age 72, of 105 Pryor Cobb Rd, Cobb, Ga., died at her residence Saturday, August 14, 2010. A native of Glascow Scotland, Mrs. Bopp was born November 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth McKinlay. She was a member of First Street Church of Christ in Cordele,...

Janice Ladora Barger Cuomo

Janice Ladora Barger Cuomo

Aug 12, 2010

Janice Ladora Barger Cuomo, age 77, of 583 Ga. Hwy. 195 South., Leslie, Ga. died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at her residence. A native of Steele, Missouri, Mrs. Cuomo was born February 2, 1933, the daughter of Otis and Elsie Barger. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lora Dawkins of Leslie, Ga. and a brother, Troy Barger...

Allen  V Burroughs

Allen V Burroughs

Jul 24, 2010

Allen V. Burroughs Mr. Allen V. Burroughs, age 80, of 180 Salem Woods Drive, Americus, died on July 24, 2010, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mr. Burroughs was a native of Banks County GA, born August 25, 1930, the son of the late Lee John and Lou Tisha Burroughs. Mr. Burroughs was a member of Salem United Methodist Church,...

Carl  Emory Lloyd

Carl Emory Lloyd

Jul 23, 2010

Carl Emory Lloyd, age 72, of 108 Brown Small Rd., Leslie, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at his residence. A native of Colquitt County, Mr. Lloyd was born July 6, 1938, the son of Carl and Noni Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, the VFW, American Legion, MB Council Lodge # 13 F & AM,...