Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Wilder Rucker Smith
November 19, 2024
James Wilder Rucker Smith (35) passed away Tuesday evening November 19th, 2024, at his home in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Americus, Georgia on April 13th, 1989, to Jincy (Binky) Blair and Richard Rucker Smith. He is survived by his parents, three sisters: Madison, Mason and Rose, and two brothers: Zachary and Oscar. He is also survived...
Mary Alice Vinson
November 13, 2024
Mary Alice Vinson, 86, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter.
Born on October 5, 1938 in Americus, Georgia to the late Leonard and Mary Abell. She was a member of Byne Baptist Church. She previously worked for the MCLB.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:00PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens...
Merle Easter Smith
November 11, 2024
Mr. Merle Easter Smith, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home in Plains.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Concord Church, 1996 GA Hwy 30 West, Americus, with Reverends Gary Page and Steve Morris officiating. Graveside service to follow at Smith Cemetery at Friendship, 2404 GA Hwy 30 West, Americus....
Patricia Ruth Hendricks
November 11, 2024
Patricia Ruth Hendricks, 84, passed away Monday, November 11, at Magnolia Manor in Americus, Georgia.
Born on May 19, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James and Vivian Hendricks.
She is survived by her daughter, Patti Howell (Seth); her sister, Betty Lou Kroger (Joe); two grandchildren, Cliff Howell and Chris Howell; and two great-grandchildren, Fiona Claire Howell...
Blanche Freeman Palmer
November 7, 2024
Blanche Freeman Palmer, 93, passed away Thursday, November 7, at her home in Americus, Georgia.
Born on November 8, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James and Katie Freeman. She worked for a number of years as the office manager for Pace Insurance in Albany. She was also a very active member of the First Presbyterian...
Tony Marveus Jenkins
November 4, 2024
Tony Marveus Jenkins, 63, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA.
The family will be holding a private service for Mr. Jenkins at a later date.
Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Tony Marveus Jenkins.
Ruth Ann Landers Millwood
November 4, 2024
Ruth Ann Landers Millwood, a resident of Lee County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg and a longtime resident of Americus, passed away on November 4, 2024.
Born in Sumter County on March 6, 1942, Ruth lived a life marked by resilience, faith, and devotion to her family. At the age of 8, she was diagnosed with polio, yet she faced...
Cathy Smith Allen
October 26, 2024
Mrs. Cathy Smith Allen, age 72, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Monroe County Hospital in Forsyth.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 29, from the graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as pallbearers: Tyler Simmons, Dexter Lashley, A.J. Lashley, Mercer Johnson, Andrew Hall,...
Terry Jay Tyler
October 21, 2024
Today we say goodbye to a kind hearted man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He served his family, church and country faithfully, honorably, with pride, and love.
On October 21, 2024, at Phoebe Memorial Hospital, Terry peacefully took his last breath on this earth holding to his wife's hand of 60 years. He was surrounded by the love & comfort...
Elizabeth Shaddix
October 9, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Hart Shaddix, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Graveside funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 13, at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday between the hours of 1:00 & 2:45 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., and at other times at...
Virginia "Jenny" Dale Lashley
September 22, 2024
Virgina (Jenny) Dale Lashley, 90, passed away peacefully on September 22 at her home in Americus, GA, after a long and fulfilled life. She was born in El Paso, Texas and as a young girl moved to California with her family, then as a teenager back to El Paso, Texas where she met her husband Bob Lashley. At the age...
Nancy Kaylor Miller
September 18, 2024
Nancy Kaylor Miller, a beloved resident of DeSoto, Georgia, passed away peacefully, on September 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, community service, and dedication to her family. Born in DeSoto, GA to the late Benjamin Franklin Kaylor and Carolyn Louise Harvey Kaylor, Nancy lived a life rooted in family, faith, and service. She is survived by her half-aunt,...
Dianne Dillard Rowland
September 14, 2024
Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland, age 83, passed away on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 17, at First Methodist Church., with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating. A family interment service will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday at First Methodist Church,...
Rae'anne Johnson
September 2, 2024
Rae'anne Johnson, 48, passed away Tuesday, September 2, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born July 29, 1976 in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of Sonny Eaton and Paula Lerma. She was a member of Plains Baptist Church and was a involved with the Valley Rescue Mission.
Rae'anne is survived by her parents, Paula and Arnulfo Lerma; her son, Jimmie Odom; her...
Miguel Angel Gomez Santiz
September 1, 2024
Miguel Angel Gomez Santiz, age 28, passed away on September 1, 2024.
Born on March 13, 1996, in Oxchuc, Chiapas, he was the son of Olegario Gomez and Alicia Santiz.
Along with both of his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Jose L. Gomez Santiz, Juan C. Gomez Santiz (Laura Morales), Filiberto Gomez Santiz (Martha Gomez), Eduardo Gomez Santiz (Elena Gomez),...
David Watson Pirkle
August 27, 2024
David Watson Pirkle passed away at Phoebe Sumter Hospital on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Visitation will be held in the Tabernacle at Pirkle Memorial Campground on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 1:00 pm with the service immediately following at 2:00 pm with Reverend Billy Anderson officiating.
David was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 6, 1938, to the late Journey Pirkle...
Ann Horne Sheffield
August 16, 2024
Mrs. Ann Horne Sheffield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. Visitation will be held at the church just...
Dannelle Westbrook Messner
August 15, 2024
Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner died peacefully at home Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 97.
Born in Americus to Daniel and Jewel Westbrook, she attended St. Anthony and Rees Park schools before moving to Cordele, Georgia. She is a graduate of East Crisp County High School and the Warren Candler School of Nursing (in Savannah, Georgia), where she joined...
Sharon Stanley Shirah
August 3, 2024
Sharon Stanley Shirah, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted French teacher passed away on August 3rd.
Born on April 3, 1950 in New Orleans, LA, Sharon dedicated her life to education and the pursuit of knowledge. She inspired countless students with her passion for the French language and culture, encouraging them to explore the world beyond their own. Her...
Richard Donald Oates
August 2, 2024
Richard Donald Oates, 79, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend of many, of Americus, GA, went to be with the Lord on August 2nd, 2024.
He was born in Americus, GA on February 10th, 1945 to Carl E. Oates and Mildred Wellons Oates. He graduated from Plains High School in 1963 and attended South Georgia Technical College where he earned a...
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