Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Louise Moore Wiggins
December 18, 2021
Mrs. Louise Moore Wiggins, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her daughter's home in Americus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at the family's request, all services will be private. Born October 14, 1934 in Pike County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur B. and Virgil B. Moore. In addition to her parents, she was...
Bill Mitchell Thomas
November 30, 2021
Mr. Bill Mitchell Thomas, age 86, of Hacienda Heights, CA, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Whittier Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles County, California, after a sudden illness. Funeral services are planned for 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 8, at Plains Baptist Church, with Rev. Buck Kinney officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM...
Paul Eugene "Gene" Gay, Sr.
November 17, 2021
Paul Eugene "Gene" Gay, Sr., 80, of Leslie, died at Hospice Pine Pointe in Macon on November 17, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in Eufaula, Alabama to the late William Lloyd Gay, Sr. and Ollymae Sanderlin Gay. Mr. Gay graduated from Clay County High School in 1959. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force....
Louise Calhoun Pitts
November 12, 2021
Louise Calhoun Pitts, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Mrs. Pitts was born on October 12, 1928, in Bowdon, Georgia to the late Irving Calhoun and the late Willie Calhoun. She is predeceased by her husband, Roy H. Pitts; her son, Timothy J. Pitts; three sisters and two brother. She is survived...
Donald Jay Smith
November 10, 2021
Donald Jay Smith, age 80, of Americus, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on November 10, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Donald was born March 4, 1941, in Americus, to the late Joseph Harrison Smith, Sr. and the late Mildred Booker Smith. Donald grew up in Americus and was a third generation Sumter County citizen....
Maggie Collier Franklin
November 10, 2021
Mrs. Maggie Collier Franklin, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Summerhill Senior Living Community in Perry. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, at Central Baptist Church, with Dr. Bryan Myers and Rev. Hugh DeLoach officating. Private family interment services will follow. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as active pallbearers:...
Rodger Randall Ray
November 5, 2021
Rev. Rodger Randall Ray, age 81, passed away on Friday evening, November 5, 2021, at Perfect Care. Private family graveside funeral services will be held. Born June 19, 1940 in Fulton County, he was a son of the late William H. Ray and the late Mary Ray. He received his education from Shorter College in Rome, and Emory School of...
William Lloyd Gay, Jr.
November 2, 2021
William Lloyd Gay, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence on Gay Farm, in Leslie, Georgia, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. He was one month shy of being 89 years old. Lloyd was born at home on the family farm in Bluffton, Georgia, on December 11, 1932. Lloyd grew up on the...
Mary Ann Norris
November 1, 2021
Mary Ann Norris passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. All services will be private. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mary Ann Norris.
Leslie Victoria Hudson
October 31, 2021
Leslie Victoria Hudson, age 97, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Perfect Care. As was her wish, all services will be private. Born August 1, 1924 in Ranger, TX, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph Hudson and the late Annie Lou Usry Hudson Stinson. "Les", as she was known, worked for many years in the drafting...
Anthony Ray "Tony" Lambert
October 26, 2021
Mr. Anthony Ray "Tony" Lambert, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 30, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Bryan Bentley officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday beginning at 1:00 PM at Hancock...
Sharon Chappell Kleckley
October 22, 2021
Mrs. Sharon Chappell Kleckley, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Suwanee, GA. Graveside burial services are planned for 1:00 PM on Monday, November 1, at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Born June 23, 1943 in Americus, she was a daughter of the late William Armstid Chappell and the late Ruth Overstreet Chappell. She attended...
John David Allen
October 17, 2021
Mr. John David Allen, age 69, passed away on Sunday evening, October 17, 2021 at Columbus Specialty Hospital. Funeral services are planned for 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 23, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Dr. Bryan Myers officiating. Private interment will follow. The staff of Hancock Funeral Home would like to issue a...
Timothy Micah Walker
October 14, 2021
Mr. Timothy Micah Walker, age 40, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Friday, October 22, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. James Burke officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at First United Methodist Church between the hours of 12:00 & 2:00 PM. Born...
Willie Mason "Billy" Johnson, Jr.
October 11, 2021
Mr. Willie Mason "Billy" Johnson, Jr., age 76, passed away on Monday evening, October 11, 2021 at his home. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, October 15, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Sam Maves and Rev. Randy Saye officating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Serving as active pallbearers will be Phil Aenchbacher, Walt...
Lois Ann Kessler West
October 9, 2021
Lois Ann Kessler West, age 96, passed away on Saturday morning, October 9, 2021, at her home in Navarre Gardens North in Navarre, Florida. Her husband, Robert James West, Sr., was by her side. Committal services are planned for 2:00 PM on Monday, November 15, , from the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site, with the blessing of the...
Thomas Michael Meeks
October 8, 2021
Mr. Thomas Michael Meeks passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home in Americus. He was 54. Services are planned for 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 12 from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Willie Pearman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home directly following the services. Interment will...
Bessie Jewel Green Mallard
September 14, 2021
Mrs. Bessie Jewel Mallard, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 19, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Robert McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...
Nicole Ileia Keys
September 14, 2021
Ms. Nicole Ileia Keys, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending 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...
Roy Clyde Frost, Jr.
September 14, 2021
Mr. Roy Clyde Frost, Jr., age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home in Warwick. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 18, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with a family burial service to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday at...
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