Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
William Watkins Byram, Jr.
May 10, 2018
William Watkins Byram, Jr., of Americus, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was 84. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Tom; his daughter, Laura Byram Guest (Greg) of Social Circle, Georgia; his son, Rev. Whit Byram (Katy) of Cairo, Georgia; and his grandchildren, Matthew Guest, Margaret Guest, Sarah Byram and Susannah Byram. He...
Juan Antonio Guerrero
April 21, 2018
Mr. Juan Antonio Guerrero, age 18, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.Funeral services are planned for 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 24, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.The family will receive friends on...
James Sosby
April 14, 2018
Mr. James Sosby, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his home in Americus.Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 17, at Lee Street United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brooks Partain, Dr. Dennis Stalvey, Rev. John Brodess, and Rev. Betty Lee Scott officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 PM in Middle Georgia Memorial Gardens...
Laura Elisha Duke
April 9, 2018
Mrs. Laura Elisha Walker Duke, age 103, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.A memorial with visitation is planned for Thursday evening, April 19, between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St.Born August 30, 1914 in Big Spring, Texas, she was a daughter of the late James...
Franciene Reid Wiggins
April 7, 2018
Mrs. Franciene Reid Wiggins, age 99, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.Born March 17, 1919 in Gainesville, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Calvester Reid and the late Mary Florence Walker Reid. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was retired from Manhattan Shirt Factory where she worked as...
Elizabeth Law Smith
April 3, 2018
Mrs. Elizabeth Law Smith, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus.Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 5, at Bethel Baptist Church in Sumter County. Rev. Steven Golden will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus.The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, April 4,...
Robert Hardy
April 2, 2018
Sir Robert Hardy, 56, died on Monday, April 2nd, as a result of an accidental drowning. The family will greet friends and relatives on Friday evening, April 6, from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Hancock Funeral Home and at other times at 109 Linnie Street. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Hancock Funeral Home...
Joseph Michael Smith
March 24, 2018
Mr. Joseph Michael Smith, age 92, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 28, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Preston. Rev. Robert Orr and Rev. Raymond Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, March 27,...
Helen Morgan Harbuck
March 16, 2018
Mrs. Helen Morgan Harbuck, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Perfect Care. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 18, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Her grandson, Dr. Michael Harbuck, will officiate. The family will receive friends following the funeral services at the cemetery, and at other times at the home...
Betty Lou Williams Hagerson
March 13, 2018
Mrs. Betty Lou Williams Hagerson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her home in Sumter County. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 15, at Concord United Methodist Church, with Rev. Matt Avera officiating. Burial will follow in the Hagerson Family Cemetery at Friendship. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive...
William H. Gibbs
March 8, 2018
Mr. William H. Gibbs, age 70, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. All funeral 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 Mr. William H. Gibbs.
Kathleen "Kitty" Mccall Williams
March 6, 2018
Mrs. Kathleen "Kitty" McGarrah McCall Williams died on March 6, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was 96 years old. Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 8, at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Americus, with Reverend Sommer Fulmer Bower officiating. Interment will follow with a private burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus. The...
Willie James Patillo
January 30, 2018
Mr. Willie James “Fifty” Patillo, Sr., age 61, of Americus, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February...
Marthalene Callaway House
January 29, 2018
Mrs. Marthalene Callaway House, age 96, passed away on Monday evening, January 29, 2018, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 1, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery, with Dr. Dennis Stalvey officiating. There will be a short visitation following the funeral services. Born February 24, 1921 in Helena, GA, she...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Bowden
January 28, 2018
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Norton Bowden passed away on her 57th birthday, January 28, 2018, at her home in Americus. Services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Pastor R.T. Beverly officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends between the hours of 1:00...
Mary Tindol Goare
January 25, 2018
Mary Feist Tindol Goare of Richland, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Born Mary Ann Feist, in Bowdle, SD in 1934, she graduated from high school in New England, ND. She moved to Seattle, WA where her two children Carol Ann and Donald were born. Mary moved with her husband William...
Earl Mcgrother
January 25, 2018
World War II veteran Earl McGrother, age 96, passed away on Thursday evening, January 25, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services with military honors are planned for 11:00 AM on Monday, January 29, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Ronald Warren and Rev. David Chapman will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28,...
Jeanette Strange Knowlton
January 24, 2018
Mrs. Jeanette Strange Knowlton, 96, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 24, 2018, at Kindred Hospice in Columbus. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Monday, January 29, at Central Baptist Church, with Rev. Hugh DeLoach and Spencer Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery in Plains. Visitation with the family will be held at Central Baptist Church...
Mary Ruby Goodman
January 21, 2018
Mrs. Mary Ruby Goodman, age 89, passed away on Sunday morning, January 21, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 23, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Keith Parks will officiate. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as pallbearers: Shannon Wilson, Travis Goodman, Shane Wilson, Michael Wilson, Blake...
Donald Beamon, Sr.
January 19, 2018
Mr. Walter Donald Beamon, Sr., age 74, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Monday, January 22, at Rehoboth Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. James Beckett will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 21, between the...
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