OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

Stephen Scott Hibbard

Stephen Scott Hibbard

July 14, 2026

Stephen Scott Hibbard, age 64, passed away at his home with his family, in the care of hospice, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after a very long battle with cancer.

Stephen, mostly known as "Stevo" , is survived by his wife Linda Hibbard; his sister Pam Hibbard; his son Rocky Hibbard; and his daughter & son-in-law Shaleena and Joseph Bozeman. Survivors...

Robert Jan Campbell

Robert Jan Campbell

July 14, 2026

Robert Jan Campbell, age 58, passed away peacefully in his home in Americus, succumbing to his two-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Orville and Barbara Campbell, and grew up with a love for the outdoors. One of his passions was hiking, especially in the North...

Mary DiLane Oxford Noble

Mary DiLane Oxford Noble

July 7, 2026

Mrs. Mary DiLane Oxford Noble, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Fellowship Home Brookside in Valdosta.

Graveside funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, July 10, in Oak Grove Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Michael Noble, Rob Noble, Chris Hall, Robert Noble, Alex Hall, and Cole Hall. Serving as honorary pallbearers will...

Terry Lanier Lovette

Terry Lanier Lovette

July 6, 2026

Mr. Terry Lanier Lovette, age 73, passed away on Monday afternoon, July 6, 2026 at Lillian Carter Health Center in Plains.

Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. John Walker officiating.  Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at 5:00 PM in Sunnyside Cemetery in...

Marjorie Ann Aycock Crenshaw

Marjorie Ann Aycock Crenshaw

June 12, 2026

Mrs. Marjorie Ann Aycock Crenshaw, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

Services are planned for 4:30 PM on Sunday, June 14, at Lee Street Methodist Church with Dr. Dennis Stalvey officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the church, beginning at 4:00 PM.

Born January 30, 1959 in Sumter County, she was...

Marjorie Patrick Pollock

Marjorie Patrick Pollock

June 10, 2026

Marjorie Patrick Pollock, a devoted wife, mother, and faithful member of her community, passed away at the age of 92.

She was born on November 20, 1933, in Americus, Georgia, to Curtis Rankin Patrick and Marjorie Chapman Patrick. She married Curtis Harpe Pollock and resided in Leslie, Georgia, where she dedicated herself to raising their five children. In her later years,...

Grace Marie Anderson

Grace Marie Anderson

June 9, 2026

Grace Marie Anderson was born August 1, 1933 in Americus, Georgia to the late Gustavus Adolphus and Gracie Miriam (McMath) Anderson. She died June 9, 2026 at Siler City Center, Siler City, North Carolina. The fifth of six children, Marie was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Gustavus Adolphus Anderson, Jr., Emily Anderson Gilstrap, Mary Ann Anderson, William...

Charles Elliott Jordan

Charles Elliott Jordan

May 26, 2026

Mr. Charles Elliott Jordan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his home in Americus.

Born March 6, 1949, he was a son of the late Marvin Frank Jordan and the late Irene Cordell Jordan. A meticulous carpenter by trade, Mr. Jordan was an avid outdoorsman and loved reading. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his...

Daniel Eugene Beacham

Daniel Eugene Beacham

May 22, 2026

Mr. Daniel Eugene Beacham passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home in Americus.

No services are planned 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 to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Daniel Eugene Beacham.

Brenda Wise Robertson

Brenda Wise Robertson

May 18, 2026

Brenda Wise Robertson, age 77, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Plains. Pastor Earl Steffens will officiate. Interment will follow in DeSoto City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the church between the hours of 1:00 and 2:00 PM.

Born...

Jeremiah Rhyne Buchanan

Jeremiah Rhyne Buchanan

May 5, 2026

Jeremiah Rhyne Buchanan, age 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

Services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, at Concord Methodist Church. Rev. Sammie Curry and Rev. Steve Morris will officiate, with Jen Buchanan and Katie Reddish providing musical accompaniment.

The family will receive friends at the family home, 208 Glenwood Drive in...

Cornelia "Connie" Randitt Horne

Cornelia "Connie" Randitt Horne

May 1, 2026

Mary Cornelia “Connie” Randitt Horne, age 93, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2026.

Her husband, Terrell E. Horne, Sr. passed recently on April 25, 2026. They shared 75 wonderful years of marriage and a deep devotion to each other. Both passed peacefully at home in Oak Ridge, TN. Connie was born on August 13, 1932, in...

Terrell Edwin Horne, Sr.

Terrell Edwin Horne, Sr.

April 25, 2026

Terrell Edwin Horne, Sr., age 97, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 at his home in Oak Ridge, TN, followed closely by his wife Cornelia (Connie) Horne on May 1, 2026. They shared 75 wonderful years of marriage and a deep devotion to each other. Both passed peacefully at home. 

Terrell was born on October 29, 1928, in Lakeland, Florida,...

Jerry Adkins

Jerry Adkins

April 14, 2026

Jerry Reginald Adkins, age 83, of Terrell County, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday, May 14, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee Street, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, in the committal pavilion...

Charlotte Muhaffey Abrams

Charlotte Muhaffey Abrams

April 13, 2026

Charlotte Muhaffey Abrams passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced 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...

Linda Diane Harris

Linda Diane Harris

April 5, 2026

Linda Diane Albritton Harris, 73, passed away Sunday, April 5, at her son's home in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Born on February 6, 1953, in Americus, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Albritton and Betty Dean McMillon. While Diane held various jobs throughout her life, she devoted most of her time to raising her grandchildren and caring for her beloved...

Catherine Elizabeth Drew

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

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

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...

John Wayne Proctor

John Wayne Proctor

March 14, 2026

Mr. John Wayne Proctor, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.

A private graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 6, at Eastview Cemetery.

Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. John Wayne Proctor.

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