Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Jerry Monroe Rowland
January 19, 2026
Mr. Jerry Monroe Rowland, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home in Americus.
Funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, January 23, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating and Alwen Yeung and Jenny Ledger providing musical accompaniment. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton.
The family will receive friends on...
Joseph David Lankford
January 14, 2026
Joseph David Lankford, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, veteran, and friend to all, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, leaving a legacy of a life well lived.
Born on September 30, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida, to Sara Ann "Sally" Sykes Lankford and Tony Lamar Lankford, he spent his childhood years in Alabama, where he learned the values that would...
Frances Barbara Keeling
January 5, 2026
Mrs. Frances Barbara Keeling, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
A memorial visitation is planned for Saturday, January 10, between the hours of 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St.
Born July 20, 1940 in New York, New York, she was a daughter of the late Harold Hilton and the late Deloris Costlow...
Mary Dean Jones
January 4, 2026
Mary Dean Jones, 89, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Americus, Georgia.
Born on May 13, 1936, in Smithville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Bernadean Gosa.
She is survived by her sons, Darian Jones and Terry Wynn; her daughters, Kim Royal and Stacy Bowen; her sister Brenda Gosa; her grandchildren, Brandon Pitts, Meagan Pitts, Rebekah Elsasser...
Johnny Merle Burnette
January 2, 2026
Johnny Merle Burnette, 73, of Americus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2 after a three-year battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, laughter, steadfast character, and a life well lived.
Johnny was born on November 15, 1952, in Manchester, Georgia, to the late Hugh and Helen Burnette. He was a graduate of Manchester High School, where he...
Jana Kae Carter
January 2, 2026
Jana Kae Carter, 67, of Plains, Georgia, died January 2, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love and unwavering dedication.
Born November 6, 1958, Jana was the second of six children born to Sybil Carter and the late Billy Carter of Plains. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Jana lived in and loved her...
Gregory Scott
January 1, 2026
Gregory Brent Scott, Sr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Born October 10, 1957 in Americus, he was a son of the late Bobby E. Scott and the late Annette Downs Scott. He was of the Baptist faith and was a truck driver, having driven for J.B. Hunt Transport Services.
In...
José Pérez Ordoñez
December 30, 2025
José Pérez Ordoñez, de 32 años, falleció inesperadamente el martes 30 de diciembre de 2025 en Americus, Georgia.
El funeral se llevará a cabo el sábado 10 de enero de 2026 en la Iglesia Bautista Hispana (101 Little Bear Branch Road), a partir de las 19:00 horas,con la oficiación del reverendo Alexander Eineba. La familia recibirá a los amigos para el...
Sherry Cross Kelly
December 26, 2025
Sherry Cross Kelly, age 67, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Monday, December 29, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Earl Dunmon officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home, beginning at 12:00...
Eugene H. Roy, III
December 21, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Roy, III, 74, of Rockford, IL died Sunday, December 21, 2025, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Americus, GA on July 6, 1951, the son of Eugene H. Roy, Jr. and Anne Calhoun McMath Roy. The family moved to Rockford, IL, in 1957. Mr. Roy attended Maude E. Johnson elementary school, Lincoln...
Reginald Lynwood Comer
December 16, 2025
Reginald Lynwood Comer, 82, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born on March 15, 1943, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to James Madison Lynwood Comer and LaVerne Mackin Comer, Reggie lived a life devoted to education, family, faith, and friendship.
A beloved educator, Reggie served as Assistant Professor Emeritus of French at Georgia Southwestern State University, where he enriched the...
Mary Sue Storey
December 8, 2025
Mary Sue Storey, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele.
Funeral services are planned for 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ellaville with Rev. Bryan Bentley officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 AM. Please dress casually and comfortably.
A private family...
Stout Logan Powell
November 24, 2025
Stout Logan Powell, 86, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.
Born on December 2, 1938, in Buena Vista, Georgia, he was the son of the late R.A. “Tom” and Mina Powell. Mr. Powell worked for many years for Sumter County as a heavy equipment operator, as well as working various jobs in farming....
James Franklin Coleman
November 23, 2025
Mr. James Franklin Coleman passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his home in Americus.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St.
To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com
Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S, Lee St., is honored to be entrusted...
Ada D. Miller
November 12, 2025
Ada D. Miller, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com
Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored the be entrusted with these arrangements for Ada D. Miller.
James T. Varnum
November 6, 2025
Mr. James T. Varnum, age 70, passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025 at Lillian Carter Nursing Center in Plains.
Born August 13,1955 to the late Billy M. Varnum and the late Peggy S. Varnum, James was a retired painter.
He is survived by one son, JT Varnum; two daughters: Toni Varnum and Brandy Varnum; three sisters: Deborah Legg (Michael), Faye...
Jewell Christine Braswell
October 14, 2025
Jewell Christine Braswell, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
A memorial service is planned for 5:00 PM on Monday, October 27, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. The family will receive friends for visitation directly following the service.
Lovingly known as "Jewelldean", she was a devoted mother,...
Guy Bryant Gunnels
October 11, 2025
Guy Bryant Gunnels, 97, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
He was born June 1, 1928, in Webster County, Georgia to the late Thelma Christine Tyler and Jesse French Gunnels. He was married for 59 years to the late Alice Ruth Turner Gunnels, who was reared in Plains, Georgia.
He is survived by his...
James Thomas Masters
October 11, 2025
James Thomas Masters, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
He proudly served in the United States Navy for seventeen years.
A private funeral service will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery.
Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for James Thomas Masters.
Joseph Jay Whitman
September 22, 2025
Joseph Jay "J.J." Whitman, 55, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Born on April 16, 1970, in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late Raymond and Billie Whitman. He served in the United States Army as a sniper, operating Bradley Armored vehicles, and was a three-time Master Gunner SGT. After his...
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