Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Charles Robert "Charlie" Crisp
February 18, 2022
Charles Robert Crisp (Charlie) left us on Friday, February 18, 2022. He died at his home in Moultrie. Charlie was born in Americus on May 16, 1930, to Charles Fredrick Crisp and Georgia Lumpkin Crisp. A daughter, Mary Virginia Crisp, survives him. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, his older sister Virginia Crisp Gatewood, a nephew Jerry Gatewood, and a...
Agnes Grace Crump
February 6, 2022
Agnes “Aggie” Crump passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 in Americus, GA. She was 99. A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 12 at 10 am at Calvary Episcopal Church in Americus, Georgia. Subsequently, Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon Georgia at 1 pm. Born Agnes Curtis Grace in Macon in 1923,...
Sarah Howell Studstill
February 5, 2022
Sarah Howell Studstill passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on March 6, 1937 in Americus, to Catherine Bruce Howell and Harry Lee (“Buck”) Howell. Affectionately known as “Susie” growing up in Americus, she enjoyed being outside and caring for animals and horses with her older...
Norman Lyle Ryan
February 5, 2022
Mr. Norman Lyle Ryan, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home. All services planned will be private. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, there will be no public services or visitation. Born September 5, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Cleo Addison Ryan and the late Marian Bartlett Ryan. He...
Larry F. Dillard, Sr.
February 4, 2022
Mr. Larry F. Dillard, Sr. aged 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 4, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. A private, family graveside service is planned for Wednesday, February 9th at 2:00 pm at Liberty Hill Church in Cusseta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Americus, Georgia...
Lela Belle Turner Wilson
January 30, 2022
Mrs. Lela Belle Turner Wilson, age 101, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 2, at Rehoboth Baptist Church on Dawson Road, with Rev. James Beckett officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, between the...
Angela Rowe Hewitt
January 27, 2022
Mrs. Angela Rowe Hewitt, age 72, passed away on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, at St. George's Episcopal Church in Griffin, GA. Burial services will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery on Sunday, February 6, at 3:00 PM. Angie was born...
Florence Harris Blanton
January 23, 2022
Mrs. Florence Harris Blanton, age 90, passed away on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Michael Truitt officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at...
William Owen "Bill" Herrin, Iii
January 22, 2022
Mr. William Owen Herrin, III "Bill", age 77, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at his home in Americus. A celebration of life with visitation is planned for Saturday, January 29, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Born March 2, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son...
Bradley Lee Herrington
January 22, 2022
Mr. Bradley Lee Herrington, age 62, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany. A visitation is planned for Thursday, January 27 at 5:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with services to follow at 6:30 PM. Born September 25, 1959 in Americus, he was a son of the late Floyd...
Larry Smith
January 21, 2022
Mr. Larry Smith, age 68, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 Wednesday, January 26, from the graveside at Smith Cemetery, 598 Brock Road, Arabi, GA 31712, with Rev. Jonathan Beckum officiating. Born July 16, 1953 in Tifton, he was a son of the late Julian Smith and Wynette...
Rufus "Sonny" Dowdey
January 20, 2022
Mr. Rufus "Sonny" Dowdey passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home in Americus. A celebration of life with visitation is planned for Sunday, January 30, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. A native of Sumter County, he was born December 6, 1939 to the late Willis Nelson...
Danny Wayne Enloe
January 19, 2022
Mr. Danny Wayne Enloe, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, private graveside services will be held. Born August 4, 1947 in Columbus, he was a son of the late Aubrey Enloe and the late Bertie Mae Price Enloe. Baptist by faith, Mr. Enloe was a retired...
Harold Tyler "Botto" Melvin
January 18, 2022
Mr. Harold Tyler "Botto" Melvin, age 85, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022 at Phoebe North Campus in Albany. Born June 21, 1936 in Sumter County, he was a son of the late David E. Melvin and the late Agnes I. Webb Melvin Dennard. Baptist by faith, he was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and worked for...
Audrey Taylor
January 17, 2022
Ms. Audrey Taylor passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home in Montezuma. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Friday, January 21, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellaville. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00...
George Marvin Franklin
January 14, 2022
Mr. Marvin Franklin's funeral, which had been postponed due to the Covid pandemic, has been scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Central Baptist Church. The family will be available to greet friends both before and after the funeral services. Mr. George Marvin Franklin, Sr., age 95, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Summerhill Senior...
Wallace Wayne Rich
January 13, 2022
Mr. Wallace Wayne Rich, age 56, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1965 in Albany, GA, a son of Rolland Wayne Rich and Shirley Ann Ballew Rich. Wallace held five Master's Degrees and owned Rich Adventures, LLC, a camper sales company. He enjoyed going to the gym to work...
Thomas Charles Atherton
January 3, 2022
Mr. Thomas Charles Atherton, age 60, died on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home in Americus. Tom was born February 11, 1961 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, son of the late James and Ruth Atherton. He was husband to the late Betty Ann Atherton. He is survived by his sons: John Michael and Kori Gorton of Americus, and Christopher and...
James Franklin "Frankie" Scott, Sr.
January 1, 2022
Mr. James Franklin "Frankie" Scott, Sr., age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home in Americus. Services are planned for 12:00 PM (noon) on Saturday, January 8, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Pastor James Beckett officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Hancock...
Scott James Marks
December 19, 2021
Scott James Marks, 65, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home in New Brighton, PA. Born April 9, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a son of the late Deane Edward and Clare Marie (Rodrigue) Marks, Scott was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving at the end of the Vietnam War from 1974 to 1979 aboard the USS...
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