Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
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...
Anne Wootten Hunter
September 22, 2025
Anne Wootten Hunter of Hiawassee, GA passed away on September 22, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Anne was born on October 9, 1957 in Americus, GA to Martha Anne Wootten Hunter and Samuel R. Hunter, Sr. She graduated from Americus High School and received her interior design degree from Brenau College in Gainesville, GA where she...
Connie Inell Nutt
September 14, 2025
Connie Inell Nutt, 75, passed away Sunday, September 14, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Born on October 11, 1949, in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Claire Youngblood.
She is survived by her three sons, James Nutt (Kim), William Nutt (Carolyn), and Lee Nutt; her brother, Gary Youngblood (Connie); her grandchildren, Clay Nutt, Macy...
Stanley Warren Sibley
August 26, 2025
Stanley Warren Sibley passed away at the Mattie Marshall Center at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA. He was 77 years old.
The funeral will be 3:00 PM Sunday August 31st at First Baptist Church of Fairfax, SC. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Mr. Sibley was born on October 27, 1947 in Birmingham, AL and was the son...
Joan Winona Schwarz McLemore
August 13, 2025
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025 God welcomed Joan Winona McLemore to Heaven. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in the days preceding after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born September 30, 1948, in St.Paul Minnesota to parents Charlotte and Joseph Schwarz , later finding her home in Americus, Georgia. She grew up with 6...
Christopher Frank Wellons
August 10, 2025
Mr. Christopher Frank Wellons, 79, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Georgia.
Born on March 8, 1946, in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late William and Eleanor Wellons.
He is survived by his son, David Wellons, and his granddaughter, Caroline Wellons; his brothers, Billy Wellons (Carol) of Byron, Wesley Wellons (Vanessa) of Americus, and...
Jane Blocker Hendrix
August 6, 2025
Jane Blocker Hendrix passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
As were her wishes, no services will be held.
Born November 28, 1949 in Galveston, Texas, she was the middle daughter of the late James Harvey Hendrix, Jr. and the late Barbara Corcoran Hendrix.
Jane was retired as Director of Lake Blackshear Regional Library, having held the position...
Edward Clark Roberts
August 5, 2025
Edward Clark Roberts, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Georgia.
Born on April 11, 1940 in Tift County, Georgia, he was the only child of the late Carroll Walter Roberts and Thelma Clark Roberts. Clark grew up in Smithville and was an avid member of Smithville Baptist Church. He loved bright colors, and music. He...
Terri Gay Hinson
August 4, 2025
Terri Gay Hinson, 67, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2025.
Terri was born on October 8, 1957 to the late William Lloyd Gay, Jr. and Bobbie Watson Gay in Fort Gaines, Georgia, and grew up on her family’s farm in Sumter County. She graduated from Southland Academy in 1975, then earned her...
Kim Mountjoy
July 28, 2025
Ms. Kim Wilson Mountjoy passed away on Monday evening, July 28, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born on November 18, 1954 in Americus, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Lela Belle Wilson.
Kim is survived by her sister, Kerri Wilson Untch; her aunt, Faye Knight; her niece Kristen Perry Gordon (Andy); her great-nephew, Grayson Gordon; and her...
Matthew Gray Hunt
July 23, 2025
Matthew Gray Hunt, 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Americus, Georgia.
Born on August 6, 1970, in Bradenton, Florida, he was the son of the late Louis and Dorothy Hunt. He worked as a private investigator in Florida for Chuck Chambers.
He is survived by his sister, Cindy Keck (Steve); his children, Randy Hunt, Cheyenne Jacobs,...
Maria Santos Jimenez Celis
July 22, 2025
Maria Santos Jimenez Celis, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Emory University Hospital.
Born on July 20, 1959 in Canton las Marias, El Salvador, she was the daughter of the late Andres Jimenez and Ines Celis Rubio.
Ms. Celis is survived by her son, Santos S. Jimenez Acosta; her son, Felix Antonio Jimenez Acosta; her daughter, Maria Ines Jimenez...
Marsha Ann Dowdey
July 11, 2025
Marsha Ann Dowdey, 66, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 11, 2025, at her brother's home in Americus, Georgia.
Marsha was born on February 9, 1959, in Americus, Georgia, to the late Rufus ‘Sonny’ Dowdey and the late Shirley Ward Dowdey. She received her Bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked as a nurse for many years, as well as working...
Betty Dean McMillon McChargue
July 9, 2025
Betty Dean McMillon McChargue, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Born on November 11,1935 in Taylor County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel McMillon and Lillian Daisy Lawhorn McMillon. Mrs. McChargue served as supervisor of registration at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and precious great grandchildren.
She is survived by...
Barbara June Coogle
July 6, 2025
Barbara June Taylor Coogle, 79, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Born on September 13, 1945, in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John and Leila Taylor. Mrs. June worked in customer service for several years at Cooper Lighting, until she retired. She enjoyed going to the beach and to...
Ed Donald Scott
June 10, 2025
Ed Donald Scott, a loving father and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 83.
Ed was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and pillar of strength in his family. He is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Ivey, Lissy Partin, and Roxie Brady; his beloved children, Beverly Long, Sheila Warner and Marlene Chancey; his grandchildren Michael Long, Brittany Arp...
Doyle Glenn Brown
June 10, 2025
Doyle Glenn Brown, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Americus, Georgia.
Mr. Brown is survived by his sons, Jonathan Brown (Christina Wood), and Anthony Brown (Ashleigh Martin); his brother, Kenneth Brown (Cindy); his sisters, Karen Brown Simpson (Mike), Sheryl Brown Smith, and Nancy Ward (Terry); his grand-daughter, Bristol Brown; as well as multiple nieces...
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