Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Americus, GA 

Olin Hargrove

Olin Hargrove

Feb 17, 2023

Olin Lance Hargrove, 84, passed away February 17, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, AL. He was born in Dooly County Georgia on August 9, 1938 to the late John Cullen Hargrove and Elizabeth Wiggins. Olin graduated from Union High School in Leslie Georgia. He served in the National Guard as well as worked for the Georgia DOT...

Thelma G Carter

Thelma G Carter

Feb 12, 2023

Thelma Griger Carter, age 77, of Americus, GA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wilcox County on February 28, 1945, to the late Earl Griger and Ruby Flowers. Mrs. Carter loved spending time with her husband of 58 years and enjoyed being with her family and her sweet pup,...

Gertrude H Strickland

Gertrude H Strickland

Feb 4, 2023

Gertrude Hamlin Strickland, 98, of Americus, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness  at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany February 4, 2023.

She was born  in Webster County February 17, 1924, to Robert Arthur Hamlin and Maggie Massey Hamlin. She was the youngest of four children. After her father died, the family moved to Terrell County when...

Steve Jordan  Iii

Steve Jordan Iii

Feb 2, 2023

Steve Jordan III, 67, passed away February 2, 2023 in Americus, GA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Kenneth S Norberg

Kenneth S Norberg

Feb 1, 2023

Kenneth Severin Norberg, age 82, of Smithville, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home. He was born in Isanti Co., MN, on April 5, 1940 to the late Andrew Severin Norberg & Anna Oman Norberg. Mr. Norberg retired after 20 years serving in the US Military as a Master Sargent, after his military career he...

Arthur H Perry

Arthur H Perry

Jan 31, 2023

Arthur H. Perry, age 86, of Juliette, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Piedmont Macon Medical Center. He was born in Crisp County on July 26, 1936 to the late Oswald Hugh Perry & Fannie Bell Perry. Mr. Perry enjoyed spending time with his family, watching old westerns, grilling outside and spending time with his cats....

Evelyn T. Belcher

Evelyn T. Belcher

Jan 23, 2023

Evelyn Temples Belcher 11/8/28–1/23/23

Evelyn T. Belcher, age 94, a long-time resident of Americus, GA died peacefully at the home of her daughter Monday.

She was a volunteer at Phoebe Sumter as a pink lady, enjoyed playing bridge, loved traveling, her church and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death...

Ricardo Pascual

Ricardo Pascual

Jan 21, 2023

Ricardo Pascual, 88, of Americus, passed away January 21, 2023 at his home. The family will have a private service.

Donald Leroy Abrams

Donald Leroy Abrams

Jan 19, 2023

Donald Leroy Abrams, 60, of Ellaville, passed away January 19, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter medical center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Joseph R Clayberger

Joseph R Clayberger

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph R. Clayberger, 64, passed away January 16, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter medical center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Cecilia Scott Chambless

Cecilia Scott Chambless

Jan 4, 2023

Cecilia Ann Scott Chambless went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1948 to the late Melvin and Anne Scott; and more affectionately known to those that loved her as "Memaw". Memaw was born and raised in Americus, GA where she worked at Sumter Regional Hospital...

Gentry Tillman

Gentry Tillman

Jan 1, 2023

As a lifelong resident of Americus, Gentry lived, attended school and worked in Sumter County. He was the youngest of five children and cherished his extensive family. He was devoted to and proud of his family, especially his son, Jordan. He enjoyed history, notably Viking lore, and genealogy, researching his ancestors and family heritage. He was an avid reader...

Pamela Farr Hines

Pamela Farr Hines

Dec 28, 2022

Pamela Farr Hines, age 70, of Leslie, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood

Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood

Dec 22, 2022

Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood, age 93 young, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at her residence in Covington, LA. She was born in Cochran, GA on May 3, 1929. Rubye is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dudley Gatewood; her parents, Joseph Felton "Catfish" Davis and Mary Magdalena Kitchens Davis; stepson, Dudley Gatewood III; brother, Bob Davis;...

Oscar Thomas Harrell, Jr.

Oscar Thomas Harrell, Jr.

Dec 19, 2022

Gone but never to be forgotten. Oscar Thomas Harrell, Jr. 91 of Desoto, Georgia passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday 12/19/2022. Born 06/30/1931 to Oscar Thomas Harrell, Sr. and Eula Forrest Harrell in Plains, Georgia and lived on his farm in Desoto since age 6. Mr. Harrell had many names: The BBQ Man, Papa Thomas,...

Velma Watson

Velma Watson

Dec 18, 2022

Velma Mae Watson, age 89, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, GA. She was born in Americus Georgia on June 25, 1933 to the late Rufus Watson and Lorene Todd Watson. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Ms. Watson enjoyed golfing, traveling, and she loved her family....

Timothy Allen Strickland

Timothy Allen Strickland

Nov 25, 2022

Timothy Allen Strickland, 58, of Ellaville, Georgia passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.

Timothy loved spending time with his grandchildren and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He retired from Wayne Adams & Sons after 37 years of service where he worked hard and provided for his family....

Theresa Burkhart

Theresa Burkhart

Nov 21, 2022

Theresa Burkhart, age 63, of Americus passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

John William Statham, Jr.

John William Statham, Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

John William Statham, Jr., age 80, of Americus passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his home. He was born in Manchester Georgia on December 14, 1941 to the late John William Statham, Sr. and Clidie Statham. Mr. Statham was employed at the Americus Post Office for 30 years. After retiring from the postal service, he was the...

Carlton Wade Tanner

Carlton Wade Tanner

Nov 11, 2022

Carlton Wade Tanner, age 75, of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Friday, November 11, 2022. No services are planned at this time.

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