Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Warren Freneau Hodges
Jan 9, 2025
Warren Freneau Hodges, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home in Americus, Georgia.
Born on November 13, 1939 in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late John and Mattie Hodges. Mr. Warren enjoyed farming and fishing. He was an avid farmer and was passionate about teaching his sons and grandsons all that he could...
Gary James Gilbert
Jan 4, 2025
Gary James Gilbert, 63, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home in Americus, Georgia.
Born on July 9, 1961 in Americus, Georgia, he was the son of the late Billy Joe Gilbert and Mildred Luvin. Gary enjoyed camping, fishing, and was a history buff as well as an avid sports fan, especially the Atlanta Braves. After attending Plains High...
Talbert Maurice Walker
Jan 4, 2025
Talbert Maurice Walker, 53, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home in Doerun, Georgia.
Tal was born on August 10, 1971 in Tifton, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mordecai “Deke” Walker and Irene Manning Walker. He worked with his father’s crop-dusting business for over twenty years where his love for flying blossomed. He loved his father...
Patricia Stephens Scott
Jan 2, 2025
Patricia Stephens Scott, born on December 27, 1954, went home to join her late husband, James F. Scott, Sr. on January 2, 2025 at her home in Oglethorpe, Georgia.
She is survived by her kids, Virginia Summerlin, Jeffery Scott (Sherry), Melissa Hernandez (Reberto), Jamie Underwood, James Scott Jr. (Tabatha); eleven grandkids; and two brothers.
She was loved by many and will be...
Alice Cagle Fuller
Dec 30, 2024
Alice Cagle Fuller, 95, passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Plains, Georgia.
Born on August 22, 1929 in Phil Campbell, Alabama she was a daughter of the late Evett and Mattie Cagle. Mrs. Alice was a lifelong resident of Americus, Georgia. She married the love of her life, Harry T. Fuller, and they spent 67...
Stephen Lamar Stanfield
Dec 24, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Lamar Stanfield, 77, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Auburn, Alabama. Born on February 19, 1947, in Marietta, Ohio, Steve was the son of the late Robert Clifford Stanfield and Catherine Wacker Stanfield. Steve’s father was a construction manager and because of his job, the family moved to many different states before settling in Chamblee, Georgia when...
Daniel Lee Saucier
Dec 22, 2024
“Do not let yourself be bothered by the inconsequential. One has only so much time in this world, so devote it to the work and the people most important to you, to those you love and things that matter.” - Louis L'Amour
Daniel Lee Saucier, 70, formerly of Enfield, Connecticut, and more recently of Americus, GA, peacefully entered into eternal rest...
Leonora Blackburn Shumake Jones
Dec 17, 2024
Mrs. Leonora Blackburn Shumake Jones, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her home in Americus.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 21, at Cornerstone Church with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM at...
Jane McDaniel Fullerton
Dec 16, 2024
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Janet McDaniel Fullerton on December 16th, 2024, at the age of 74. She was the best mother anyone could ask for, always there for us when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.
Jane spent her early life in Southwest Georgia and...
Jasinta Campos Soto De Reyna
Dec 4, 2024
Jasinta Campos Soto De Reyna, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Born on November 4, 1947 in Durango Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Campos and Refugia Soto.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jose Angel Reyna Gonzalez; her daughters, Yesenia Reyna Campos, Merisela Reyna Campos, and Silvia Reyna...
Linda Lee Pipkin
Dec 1, 2024
Mrs. Linda Lee Pipkin, 63, passed away Sunday morning, December 1, in Shellman, Georgia.
Born on October 16, 1961 in West Palm Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Ann Orton. Known as “Aunt Linda” to everyone, she loved spending time with her friends and family and enjoyed dancing.
She is survived by her daughter, Monica Cooper (Tim);...
Gladys Sutton Stewart
Nov 28, 2024
Mrs. Gladys Sutton Stewart, age 93, passed away on Thursday evening, November 28, 2024 at The Gardens at Calvary in Columbus.
Funeral services are planned for 11:30 AM on Monday, December 2, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Chaplain Neil Stevens officiating, and visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. A private burial will follow at Sunset...
Wilder Rucker Smith
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Oct 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,...
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