Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Karen Parks Pratt
September 12, 2026
Karen Parks Pratt of Americus passed away on September 12, 2026.
A service will be held on Thursday, September 17, at 11:30 AM at Salem United Methodist Church. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM at Andersonville National Cemetery.
Born on July 24, 1951 in Macon, she was a daughter of Billy and Betty Parks. Karen was the oldest of three sisters....
Hiley Dawn Hyleman
September 11, 2026
Mrs. Hiley Dawn Hyleman passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her daughter's home in Albany.
Funeral services are planned for 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, in the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site. Burial will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Born August 16, 1936 in Friskney, Lincolnshire England, she was a daughter of the late Cyril Simpson and...
Diane Bass
September 10, 2026
Mrs. Diane Bass passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon 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
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Dusty Wayne Starr
September 9, 2026
Dusty Starr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, veteran, and farmer, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77.
A funeral services, with Army honors, is planned for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, in the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site. Burial will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, and for...
Doris Jean Usry
September 9, 2026
Mrs. Doris Jean Usry passed away on her 85th birthday, September 9, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Brother Troy Fripp will officiate.
Born September 9, 1941 in Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Olin...
Ann Johnson
September 4, 2026
Mrs. Ann Johnson, age 84, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. There will be no formal service or visitation at this time. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. The family will receive friends at their home in Americus.
Ann was born April 25, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a...
Walter Rylander, Jr.
September 4, 2026
Mr. Walter Rylander, Jr. passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at his home in Americus.
A memorial visitation is planned for Tuesday, September 8, between the hours of 5:00 and 6:00 PM, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Burial services will be private.
Born October 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Walter Rylander, Sr. and the...
Laurie Jessop
August 29, 2026
Mrs. Laurie Jessop passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home in Americus.
A visitation is planned for Friday, September 4, between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM at 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 honored...
Darren Roberts
August 20, 2026
Mr. Darren Kelly Roberts, affectionately known as "Hot-Rod", age 62, passed away on Thursday evening, August 20, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev Richard "Damon" Roberts officiating and Alecia Cobb-Grant providing musical accompaniment. Burial will be private...
Lois Ann Davis
August 10, 2026
Mrs. Lois Ann Davis passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 13 from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Ivan Minks officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour beginning at 10:00 AM on Thursday at Hancock Funeral Home. Private...
Dr. Charles Alan Parks
July 30, 2026
Dr. Charles Alan Parks, 72, passed away Thursday, July 30, at his home in Americus, GA.
Born on April 22, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Charles Kenneth Parks and Phyllis Grimes Parks.
After graduating from Terry Parker High School, Dr. Parks earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. He continued his education...
Stephen Scott Hibbard
July 14, 2026
Stephen Scott Hibbard, age 64, passed away at his home with his family, in the care of hospice, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after a very long battle with cancer.
Stephen, mostly known as "Stevo" , is survived by his wife Linda Hibbard; his sister Pam Hibbard; his son Rocky Hibbard; and his daughter & son-in-law Shaleena and Joseph Bozeman. Survivors...
Robert Jan Campbell
July 14, 2026
Robert Jan Campbell, age 58, passed away peacefully in his home in Americus, succumbing to his two-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Orville and Barbara Campbell, and grew up with a love for the outdoors. One of his passions was hiking, especially in the North...
Mary DiLane Oxford Noble
July 7, 2026
Mrs. Mary DiLane Oxford Noble, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Fellowship Home Brookside in Valdosta.
Graveside funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, July 10, in Oak Grove Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Michael Noble, Rob Noble, Chris Hall, Robert Noble, Alex Hall, and Cole Hall. Serving as honorary pallbearers will...
Terry Lanier Lovette
July 6, 2026
Mr. Terry Lanier Lovette, age 73, passed away on Monday afternoon, July 6, 2026 at Lillian Carter Health Center in Plains.
Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. John Walker officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at 5:00 PM in Sunnyside Cemetery in...
Marjorie Ann Aycock Crenshaw
June 12, 2026
Mrs. Marjorie Ann Aycock Crenshaw, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Services are planned for 4:30 PM on Sunday, June 14, at Lee Street Methodist Church with Dr. Dennis Stalvey officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the church, beginning at 4:00 PM.
Born January 30, 1959 in Sumter County, she was...
Marjorie Patrick Pollock
June 10, 2026
Marjorie Patrick Pollock, a devoted wife, mother, and faithful member of her community, passed away at the age of 92.
She was born on November 20, 1933, in Americus, Georgia, to Curtis Rankin Patrick and Marjorie Chapman Patrick. She married Curtis Harpe Pollock and resided in Leslie, Georgia, where she dedicated herself to raising their five children. In her later years,...
Grace Marie Anderson
June 9, 2026
Grace Marie Anderson was born August 1, 1933 in Americus, Georgia to the late Gustavus Adolphus and Gracie Miriam (McMath) Anderson. She died June 9, 2026 at Siler City Center, Siler City, North Carolina. The fifth of six children, Marie was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Gustavus Adolphus Anderson, Jr., Emily Anderson Gilstrap, Mary Ann Anderson, William...
Charles Elliott Jordan
May 26, 2026
Mr. Charles Elliott Jordan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his home in Americus.
Born March 6, 1949, he was a son of the late Marvin Frank Jordan and the late Irene Cordell Jordan. A meticulous carpenter by trade, Mr. Jordan was an avid outdoorsman and loved reading. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his...
Daniel Eugene Beacham
May 22, 2026
Mr. Daniel Eugene Beacham passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home in Americus.
No services are planned at this time.
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 honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Daniel Eugene Beacham.
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