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...
Thomas James Sharlaw
Aug 27, 2022
Thomas James Sharlaw, age 57 of Orlando, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Americus, GA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
John Benson Dorsey Iii
Aug 17, 2022
Mr. John Benson Dorsey III, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Pruitt Health Care in Ashburn, GA.
Mr. Dorsey was born in Americus; Georgia as was the son of John B. Dorsey Jr and Charlotte Sparks Dorsey. He was a Veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Reeves Construction as the IT...
Kimberly Avant
Aug 16, 2022
Kimberly Lynn Avant was born August 5th, 1971 in Americus, Georgia to Bobby and Jeanette (née Shelton) Avant. She was the third of their four children. Growing up here in Americus, Georgia she learned the piano under Mrs. Shiver, was a member of the Americus Blue Tide swim team, was an accomplished dancer under Mrs. Judy Sears, and played...
Robert Shaw Fletcher
Aug 11, 2022
Robert Shaw Fletcher Born on August 2, 1934 in Butts County Georgia and passed on August 11, 2022 in Americus Georgia. Shaw graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master's Degree in Horticulture and remained an avid lifelong Bulldawg fan. Other hobbies included fishing (with Henry Sellars and grandson Mitch), watching the Braves, and studying the Bible. Shaw...
Jimmy Fletcher
Aug 10, 2022
Mr. Jimmy Fletcher, Age 81, passed away on August 10,2022 at Miona nursing home. Mr. Fletcher was born in Marshall County, AL on November 11, 1940 to the late Russell Fletcher and Ronnie Edwards Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher served in the Army for three years and retired as a Veteran.
He will be laid to rest at Andersonville...
Walter George Ivey
Aug 9, 2022
Mr. Walter George Ivey, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Magnolia Manor. Mr. Ivey was born in Richland, Georgia on May 27, 1927 to Robert Ellis and Ethel Holloman Ivey. Mr. Ivey served as Chief Engineer in the Merchant Marines and later for SeaLand Shipping Company with services world-wide and retired in 1983.
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Roland S Heath Jr.
Aug 2, 2022
Mr. Roland S. Heath Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Perfect Care in Americus, after an extended illness. Mr. Heath was born on February 21, 1950 in Millen, Georgia, to parents Roland S. Heath Sr and Lois Sharpe Heath, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a member of Cheek Memorial Baptist Church in...
Page Bailey
Jul 29, 2022
Page Bailey, age 37, of Americus, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 16, 1984 to Jerry and Lynn Bailey. She employed at Roman Oven for many years. Page had the kindness and personality that always left an impression with you.
Celebration of Life will be held on...
Nell Welch Purvis
Jul 29, 2022
Mrs. Nell Welch Purvis, age 79, passed away on July 29, 2022, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.
Nell was born October 12, 1942 in Draneville, Ga to James Thomas Welch and Florine Wilson Welch. She was a 1960 Marion County graduate where she was captain of the basketball team. She received Most Athletic and Wittiest Senior Superlative...
Tommy Johnson
Jul 28, 2022
Tommy Johnson, age 74, of Cordele, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab. A native of Hogansville, Tommy was born January 25, 1948 to the late Lee and Effie Johnson. He was a member of Salem Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM in...
Sheila Fulghum
Jul 14, 2022
Sheila Fulghum, age 71, of Americus, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Sheila was born December 2,1950 to Calvin and Virginia Tucker in Savannah. She had a love for animals. She helped her husband operate Fulghum's Pawn Shop for many years. Her family was always first for her.
Funeral services will...
Mary Jane Parker
Jul 8, 2022
Mary Jane Parker, age 63, of Americus, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence. Mary was born August 16, 1958 to the late William and Laverne Goins. She was employed at Food Lion for many years. She was an outgoing woman and she never met a stranger. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her family was...
