OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

Mary Alice Nelms

Mary Alice Nelms

May 21, 2022

Mary Alice “Sis” Nelms, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Services are planned for 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 25, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Pastor Sims Jones officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, May 24, at Hancock Funeral Home, between...

Myra Knight Hogsed

Myra Knight Hogsed

May 16, 2022

Mrs. Myra Knight Hogsed, age 87, passed away on Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 21st, from the graveside at Lebanon Cemetery with Pastor R.T. Beverly officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 20th, between the hours of 5:00 & 7:00 PM at...

John Steven "Steve" Owen

John Steven "Steve" Owen

May 9, 2022

John Steven "Steve" Owen passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Perfect Care. He was 68 years old. His wife of 41 years, Michele Annette Owen, preceded him in death on April 1, 2022. He was also preceded in death by his parents and older brother, James “Ronnie” Owen (Marta). Steve was born in Americus on July 9, 1953...

Anita Collins Rundle

Anita Collins Rundle

April 30, 2022

Mrs. Anita Collins Rundle, age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 30, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Monday, May 2, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wendy J. Peacock officiating. Private interment services will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday...

Janet Irene Aletha Sinn Knecht

Janet Irene Aletha Sinn Knecht

April 22, 2022

Mrs. Janet Irene Aletha Sinn Knecht, age 86, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Magnolia Manor in Buena Vista. Janet was born March 9, 1936 in Biddleborn, Illinois, to Viola and Sylvester Sinn. She graduated from Marissa high School in Marissa, Illinois, and later in her career went to work as the Executive Assistant to the Base Commander...

Jesus Victor Lucas

Jesus Victor Lucas

April 21, 2022

Jesus Victor Lucas, infant son of Catalino Carrillo-Lucas and Martina Lucas Matias, was born an angel on Thursday, April 22, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held in Guatemala. As soon as they become available, further obituary details will be released by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. To sign our online guestbook and...

Gayle Stembridge

Gayle Stembridge

April 17, 2022

On April 16, 2022, Eleanor Gayle Stembridge was called home by her Savior. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Chipley, Florida to Morris Madison Stembridge and Sara Essie Peacock Stembridge. She graduated from Americus High School and went on to attend Georgia Southwestern College. Gayle graduated from Howard College (Samford University) in Birmingham, Alabama and taught English at...

Lynn Carson Bateman

Lynn Carson Bateman

April 14, 2022

Mrs. Lynn Carson Bateman, age 96, passed away on Thursday evening, April 14, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. A private burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...

Martha "Betty" Tye Jones

Martha "Betty" Tye Jones

April 11, 2022

Mrs. Martha "Betty" Tye Jones, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, April 22, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating. A private interment will follow in Cedar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will...

Clarence Hawkins

Clarence Hawkins

April 9, 2022

Mr. Clarence Hawkins, age 64, departed this earthly life on April 9, 2022. Services are planned for 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the services at Hancock Funeral Home. Born March 25, 1958 in Americus, he was a son of Zinn Hawkins and Fannie Lyles Hawkins. He...

Virginia Lee Roberts

Virginia Lee Roberts

April 5, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Lee Harris Roberts, age 80, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022 at her home. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM Friday, April 8, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. A private interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a short time following the...

Vicki Marie Partain

Vicki Marie Partain

April 3, 2022

Ms. Vicki Marie Partain, age 61, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 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 with these arrangements for...

Carl E. "Buddy" Lloyd, Jr.

Carl E. "Buddy" Lloyd, Jr.

April 2, 2022

Mr. Carl Emory "Buddy" Lloyd, Jr., age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Lillian Carter Health and Rehabilitation. A private burial was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Monday, April 4. Born February 23, 1960 in Pensacola, FL, he was a son of the late Carl Emory Lloyd and the late Emily Lloyd. He attended Southland Academy...

Michele Annette Owen

Michele Annette Owen

April 1, 2022

Michele A. Owen Michele Annette Owen, age 73, of Americus, Ga. passed away on April 1, 2022 surrounded by her family and loved ones, from Alzheimers. Even though she had loss of her memory, her heart never gave up. When anyone would walk through her door, she would always greet them with a smile and a song. Her loving heart...

William David Mercer

William David Mercer

April 1, 2022

Mr. William David Mercer, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Pruitt Health-Sylvester. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 AM on Monday, April 11, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. The family will receive friends for a short time following services on Monday. Born June 16, 1939 in Americus, he...

Josephine "Jo" Medlock

Josephine "Jo" Medlock

March 23, 2022

Mrs. Josephine "Jo" Medlock, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home in Plains. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, at Concord United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lauri Hartley and Rev. Jason Owens officiating. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as pallbearers: Schuyler English, Michael Moncus, Gavyn Stephens, Will Moncus,...

Beverly Ann Cromer

Beverly Ann Cromer

March 13, 2022

Beverly Ann Cromer, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Born July 6, 1957, she was a daughter of J.W. and Ernestine Wilson. She was a home maker and dearly loved her family. Survivors include her sons:...

Joann Lesueur Chappell

Joann Lesueur Chappell

February 28, 2022

JoAnn LeSueur Chappell, age 87, passed way on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home in Americus. Born November 4, 1934 in Americus, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawton LeSueur, Sr. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Lawton Jr., Larry, and Carey, as well as her husband, Frank Chappell, Jr. JoAnn...

Shirley Jean Smith Bell

Shirley Jean Smith Bell

February 21, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Jean Smith Bell, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Sumter Retirement Village in Plains. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, at 10:00 AM in the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site with Rev. Steven Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hancock...

Thomas Lowrey

Thomas Lowrey

February 20, 2022

Mr. Thomas Lowrey, age 75, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 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....

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