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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Samuel Odum, Jr.
Nov 1, 2022
Samuel Odum, Jr., age 81, of Americus passed away on Tuesday, November 01, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born in Schley County on January 17, 1941 to the late Sammy Odum, Sr. & Alma Lee Odum Truluck. Mr. Odum loved spending time at the beach.
Graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery...
Austin F Phillips, Jr.
Oct 28, 2022
Austin "Buddy" Phillips, Jr., age 60, of Americus, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence. Buddy was born in Panama City, FL. to Austin Phillips, Sr. and Faye Taylor on July 27, 1962. He owned and operated the Chevron on Prince St. for many years. Buddy was a member of Life Point Church. Buddy was the...
Glenda Diane Welch
Oct 28, 2022
Glenda Diane Welch, age 75, of Leesburg passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Diane was born in Dougherty County on May 11, 1947 to the late James L. Cook Jr. & Imogene Cook. She graduated in 1965 from Lee County High School, and was a retired Office Manager from Wayne Feeds. Diane enjoyed...
Zoe Scarlett Jimenez-Martinez
Oct 19, 2022
Zoe Scarlett Jimenez Martinez, 11 months old, of Americus passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 8, 2021 to Henry De-Leon and Maria Jimenez.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Oscar Rodriguez officiating. Visitation will be held...
Walter Henry Walker, Sr.
Oct 16, 2022
Walter Henry Walker, Sr., age 83 of Preston, GA passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Walker was born on November 07, 1938 to the late Albert & Fannie Walker, Sr. in Pittsview Alabama. Walter was a devoted Husband and Father. He was an avid hunter, who loved fishing and his...
Richard V. Self
Oct 9, 2022
Richard V. Self, 61, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 9th at Phoebe Sumter Hospital. Richard was born in Fulton County Georgia on October 4, 1961, to the late Hubert Eugene and Janice Self. Richard lived in Americus as a teenager until he and Ruth made Ellaville their home.
Richard was a highly respected electrician...
Charles Harold Dunmon
Sep 16, 2022
Charles Harold Dunmon "Hal", 85, of Americus passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at The Orchard at Stone Creek. Hal was born on November 28, 1936 to the late Charles and Marguerite Dunmon. He was a long-time resident of Americus and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on...
Ellene Runge
Sep 12, 2022
Ellene Boisclair Runge, age 71, of Americus passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at her residence in Americus, GA.
Ellene was born on July 13, 1951, in Mobile, AL, to the late Chief Master Sgt. William Boisclair and Lydia Boisclair. She was a retired Office Manager from RDR, Ellene enjoyed her retirement watching tv shows and floating...
Susan Irene Grant
Sep 10, 2022
Susan Irene Crow Grant, age 56, of Plains, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial in Albany.
Susan was born November 8, 1965 in West Berlin, Germany to Edgar and Irene Crow. Susan was a homemaker. She always put her family first in everything that she did. She loved animals and going fishing any...
Meredith Burnsed
Sep 10, 2022
Meredith Burnsed, age 50, of Americus, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Deanna Rose Lewis
Sep 6, 2022
Deanna Rose Lewis, age 44, of Americus, GA passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Southeast Health Center in Dothan, AL.
Deanna was born on December 5,1977 to Robert and Linda Lewis in Vienna, GA. Deanna was a lifelong resident of Americus, where she worked in customer service, she loved meeting new people. Deanna enjoyed hanging out...
Kevin Douglas Wille
Sep 1, 2022
Kevin Douglas Wille, age 64, of Americus, GA passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Kevin was born on March 20, 1958 to the late Floyd and Maxine Wille in Lapeer, Michigan. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was known for being an excellent boat captain and a talented...
