Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Catherine Elizabeth Drew
March 20, 2026
Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Drew passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.
The family will plan a memorial service and burial at a later date in Palm City, Florida.
Born August 6, 1943 in Savannah, she was a daughter of the late Orlando Chase, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Irene Page.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Arthur Floyd Martin
March 17, 2026
Arthur “Floyd” Martin, 92, of Americus, Georgia peacefully passed away Tuesday March 17, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on June 17, 1933, in Big Spring, Texas. The youngest son of Robert Floyd Martin and Ruby Ballew Martin, Floyd was always adored by his family. Robert’s life valiantly ended in an oil refinery explosion...
Philip Michael Moore
March 15, 2026
Mr. Philip Michael Moore, age 76, of Lyons, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, Georgia, following an extended illness.
He was born in Americus, Georgia, on May 4, 1949, to the late Robert Smith Moore and Velma Elizabeth Johnson Moore.
Philip was a 1967 graduate of Plains High School and went on to...
Barbara Stevens Gosa
March 13, 2026
Barbara Stevens Gosa, 81, passed away Friday, March 13, in Americus, Georgia.
Born on November 23, 1944, in Oneida, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ulmer and Beverly Stevens. Mrs. Gosa worked for many years as a ParaPro and a Librarian at the Cherokee School. She was affectionately known as "Ooma" and known as "Bride" by most. She...
Callie Hines
March 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Callie Freeman Hines, age 81, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and friendship. She was born on December 26, 1944, in Panama City, Florida. Callie was one of three children of Cook and Virginia Freeman.
A woman of strong faith and vibrant community spirit, Callie was a devoted member of Hunter...
Sandra Marin
March 2, 2026
Sandra Marin, age 53, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home in Americus.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, March 7, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee Street. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 8, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral...
Jean Moates
March 2, 2026
Jean Willoughby Moates, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 peacefully at home after a sweet weekend with her family.
The Celebration Service is planned for 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Americus, Ga., with Rev. Keith Parks officiating. The family will receive friends at the church before the service at 3:00 pm.
Born...
James Cleve "Jimmy" Harden, III
February 28, 2026
Mr. James Cleve "Jimmy" Harden, III, age 77, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026 at his home in Sumter County.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Ben Lankford officiating and Lavada Lankford providing musical accompaniment. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The...
Grover Neal Highnote
February 21, 2026
Mr. Grover Neal Highnote, age 65, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home.
Born on June 29, 1960, in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late Kay and Gloria Highnote. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Highnote; his children, Tyler Highnote of Americus, Sam and Mandie McCormick of Ocilla; Renea Hiott of Albany; his...
Roberta Tyler
February 21, 2026
Mrs. Roberta M. Tyler passed away on Saturday morning, February 21, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services will be live streamed on cbcamericus.org.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27, between the hours...
Howard Logan Cooper
February 21, 2026
Mr. Howard Logan Cooper, age 87, of Richland, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
All funeral services will be private.
Born November 13, 1938 in Webster County, he was the son of the late Walter Edd Cooper and the late Sarah Lou Slocumb Cooper.
Mr. Cooper was a farmer and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
In addition...
Mary Dial Comer
February 15, 2026
Mary Dial Comer, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Mary was born on November 27, 1945, to Kirven and Lillian Dial, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She had two older brothers that she adored, Kirven and Scotty. From an early age, Mary displayed a vibrant personality and a deep love for people that would stay with her throughout her life.
Mary...
Kenneth Loyd Whitaker
February 1, 2026
Kenneth Loyd Whitaker, beloved friend, son and brother passed away Sunday, February 1st 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away in Indiana, where he had lived for the last several years. His life-partner and devoted caregiver Julie Ann Reynolds, was by his side.
Kenny was a true friend, a devoted family member, and a huge, unforgettable personality, who...
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.
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