Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
John Lawrence Edenholm
September 12, 2009
Mr. John "Jackson" Edenholm, age 85, of 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2009, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Born May 7, 1924, in Buffalo, NY, Mr. Edenholm was an employee of the Federal Reserve Bank, and owned horse boarding stables. He was a World War II Navy veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Nelson Weathersby
September 3, 2009
Rev. Nelson Weathersby, 86, formerly of Americus, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 3, in Newnan. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 6,at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Sumter County from 2:30 until 3:30, followed by the funeral service. Rev. Bryan Carroll will officiate. Grandsons who will serve as pallbearers include Jim Weathersby, Edward Lanier, Matt Dowling, Alex Weathersby,...
Sidney Conger Penn
September 3, 2009
Mrs. Sidney Conger Grinolds Penn, 69, 1709 Highway 30W, Americus, passed away on Thursday night, September 3, 2009, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home with Brother Don Musgrave officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Chuck Stewart, Jamie Conger,...
Jonathan Drake
September 1, 2009
Mr. Jonathan Drake, 21, 269 Indian Road, died on Tuesday afternoon, September 1, following injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Allan Purtill officiating. The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Born...
Lois M. Davis
September 1, 2009
Mrs. Lois M. Davis, 89, 124 Lois Lane, Americus, passed away at her home on Tues-day afternoon, September 1, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home with Minister Jim Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be Todd Davis, Jason...
June Wester
August 16, 2009
Mrs. June K. Wester, 87, Piney Woods Drive, Americus, died shortly after noon on Sunday, August 16, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, in the Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus, with interment to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Stubbs Cemetery in Wilcox County. The Rev. Matthew Stewart will officiate. Born...
Eftihia (Lucille) Dervan Scheuer
August 13, 2009
Mrs. Eftihia (Lucille) Dervan Scheuer, 92, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, passed away late Thursday evening, August 13, 2009, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. She is to be cremated. Born December 29, 1916, in Samos Greece, Mrs. Scheuer was a daughter of the late William Dervan and Cornelia Morphoglou. She was a homemaker, and the widow of Bob Scheuer. Survivors...
Trudy M. Gosa
July 11, 2009
Mrs. Trudy M. Gosa, 60, 110 LeConte Street, Smithville, passed away very early Saturday morning, July 11, 2009, at her residence. She is to be cremated, with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Smithville United Methodist Church. Rev. Mrs. Jan Connor will officiate. Born January 31, 1949, in Newport, Arkansas, Mrs. Gosa was a daughter...
Neal Turner
July 10, 2009
Mr. Neal Turner, age 77, passed away very early on Friday morning, July 10, 2009, at his residence. He is to be cremated, and no formal service will be conducted. Friends may call at the family residence, 360 Morris Drive, Americus, between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. for the next few days. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Lilian Frances Ada Pring Guillett
July 2, 2009
Mrs. Lilian Frances Ada Pring Guillett, age 99, passed away very early Thursday morning, July 2, 2009, at her residence. A rosary service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Hancock Funeral Home with a visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, in St. Mary’s...
Johnny Sheffield
July 1, 2009
Mr. Johnny Sheffield, 80, 189 Lakeshore Drive, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2009, at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Bill Dupree officiating. Mr. Mike Saliba will render “Taps” in honor of Mr. Sheffield. Among those who are requested to serve as honorary pallbearers...
Porter L. Clark
June 17, 2009
Mr. Porter L. Clark, 88, 1660 Campers Haven Road, Vienna, died on June 17, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Curtis Kirksey will officiate. The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00...
Juanine Clark Degelmann
June 11, 2009
Mrs. Juanine Degelmann, 72, 117 Lake Shore Drive, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2009, in Sumter Regional Hospital. She is to be cremated, and no public service will be conducted. Born January 21, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Degelmann was a daughter of the late John Allen Clark and Mrs. Florence E. Willits Clark Degelmann of Americus, who...
Olivia Ray Jones
June 9, 2009
Mrs. Kathrine Olivia Ray Jones passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home with interment to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Father Don Hutchens will officiate. A reception will be held on July 22 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church...
Martha Y. Reid
June 9, 2009
Mrs. Martha Y. Reid, 61, 809 Kaylor Road, Leslie, passed away very early Tuesday morning, June 9, 2009, at her residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Americus, with the Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. Born July 17, 1947, in Randolph County, Mrs. Reid was the daughter of the late Alva...
Elizabeth Herrington Adkins
June 8, 2009
Mrs. Beth Adkins, 61, 206 Wanda Way, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 8, 2009. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 11, in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10. Memorial contributions may...
Lorice Phillips Hammond
June 6, 2009
Mrs. Lorice Phillips Hammond, one day short of her 96th birthday, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2009, at her residence in Plains. A private memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 from the graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plains United Methodist Church,...
Lois Magee Rockwell
May 30, 2009
Mrs. Lois Magee Rockwell, 77, of 904D Moore Circle, Americus, died May 30, 2009 at her home. A memorial service will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains on Saturday, June 6, at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Rockwell was born April 4, 1932, in Union City, PA, to the late Charles and Doris Magee. She was the widow of Raymond...
Garnett B. Johnson
May 30, 2009
Mr. Garnett Benjamin Johnson, age 94, passed away early Saturday morning, May 30, 2009, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 1, in Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Betty Lou Miller and Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church after the service...
Delmiro L. Garcia, Sr.
May 28, 2009
Mr. Delmiro L. Garcia, Sr., age 68, 286 Cartwright Road, Americus, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Girardeau officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hancock Funeral Home from 6:00 until 9:00...
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