All Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Haynes, 69, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on May 4,1954 in Wilkesboro, NC to the late Wiley Harrison and Virginia Ivie. A service will be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband James Ronald Haynes; her son James Ronald Haynes, Jr. & his wife Cathy Haynes; her nephews Bryan Hilburn & his wife Lori Hilburn along with their two children Halynn & Ayden, Lance Hilburn & his wife Brooke Hilburn; her niece...

James Julian Griffin, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Americus, Ga to the late Marvin Julian Griffin and Marie Phillips. He attended Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and received a degree in Industrial management. James had a calling by the Lord to go into marriage counseling which he helped many families over the years. James spent many hours on his family’s fish pond where he loved to fish. A...

Neon Earl Bass Jr. passed away Sunday March 10, 2024 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Earl was a resident of Leslie, Georgia and Orange Beach, Alabama. Earl is predeceased by his parents, Neon Earl Bass Sr. and Jane Laramore Bass, as well as his brother Larry Wade Bass. Earl is survived by his wife Lana Crumpton Bass and two children Patrick Earl Bass (Lori) and Christina Bass Dismukes (Jim), his five grandchildren, Talley, Patrick, and Banks Bass, and Lana and Jim Dismukes, his...

Paul Frederick Hendley, Sr., 86, passed away on March 3, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1937 to the late Floyd Samuel Hendley, Sr. & Vera Henderson Hendley in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Hendley served in the U.S. Air force before moving to Americus in 1957. In 1958, Paul met the love of his life Wilma Tripp Hendley and together, they built a family and life filled with love and laughter. He had a passion for gardening and enjoyed fishing, nascar racing, he...

Larry Eugene Turner, Sr., 68, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Americus, GA A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Easterlins Band Stand 114 E. Church Street  Andersonville, GA from 4pm-6pm.  

Dorothy Jane Shiffler Eidenire, born on May 22, 1941, at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, PA, entered this world as a beacon of light and joy to her parents, Harvey Ross Shiffler and Edis Jean McCann Shiffler. She departed from this life and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ peacefully on February 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion that will forever be cherished. Dorothy's journey began with a...

Ms. Phyllis Margaret Clark, 88, of Americus passed away peacefully in her sleep on 2/12/24 at Perfect Care. Ms. Clark was a homemaker and avid quilter until recent years due to failing health. She was affectionately known as Phyllis, Phid, Mom, Mamaw, worm, and doopy. Aside from quilting, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading her Bible, listening to gospel and classic country music, and could whistle any tune beautifully. She also enjoyed collecting Greentown glass, anything chickens, and...

Judith Kathleen Exley (Judy), 82 passed away on January 19, 2024, in Americus, GA.  She was born October 17, 1941, to the late Louis Henry and Catherine Kuhlman in St. Louis, MO.  Raised in Farmington, MO on her family’s turkey farm, she learned at an early age the value of hard work and love of family.  Judy was married to the love of her life Wayne Exley for 60 years.  A graduate of the University of Missouri, she spent most of her career working at Georgia...

John Edward Terry, 76, passed away on January 18, 2024 at his home in Leslie, GA. He was born on January 4, 1948 to the late Jack Terry and Lois Arnott in Americus. John enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, traveling, golfing, and was a fan of college football, and Braves baseball as well as his retirement life- especially caring for his lawn and land. He loved his grandkids and family deeply, he will be missed by many. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Greg...

Miguel Gerardo Macias, 36, passed away on January 12,2024 at Phoebe Memorial Hospital. He was born in Americus, GA to Rafael Macias and Francisca PiÑa on October 14, 1987. Miguel enjoyed life, eating tacos, tattooing & talking. He enjoyed laughing and loved his family . He will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel at 4PM with Brother Bud Womack officiating.  A visitation will be held at 3PM at Greg...