Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Carl E. "Buddy" Lloyd, Jr.
Apr 2, 2022
Mr. Carl Emory "Buddy" Lloyd, Jr., age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Lillian Carter Health and Rehabilitation. A private burial was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Monday, April 4. Born February 23, 1960 in Pensacola, FL, he was a son of the late Carl Emory Lloyd and the late Emily Lloyd. He attended Southland Academy...
William David Mercer
Apr 1, 2022
Mr. William David Mercer, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Pruitt Health-Sylvester. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 AM on Monday, April 11, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. The family will receive friends for a short time following services on Monday. Born June 16, 1939 in Americus, he...
Michele Annette Owen
Apr 1, 2022
Michele A. Owen Michele Annette Owen, age 73, of Americus, Ga. passed away on April 1, 2022 surrounded by her family and loved ones, from Alzheimers. Even though she had loss of her memory, her heart never gave up. When anyone would walk through her door, she would always greet them with a smile and a song. Her loving heart...
Josephine "Jo" Medlock
Mar 23, 2022
Mrs. Josephine "Jo" Medlock, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home in Plains. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, at Concord United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lauri Hartley and Rev. Jason Owens officiating. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as pallbearers: Schuyler English, Michael Moncus, Gavyn Stephens, Will Moncus,...
Beverly Ann Cromer
Mar 13, 2022
Beverly Ann Cromer, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Born July 6, 1957, she was a daughter of J.W. and Ernestine Wilson. She was a home maker and dearly loved her family. Survivors include her sons:...
Joann Lesueur Chappell
Feb 28, 2022
JoAnn LeSueur Chappell, age 87, passed way on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home in Americus. Born November 4, 1934 in Americus, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawton LeSueur, Sr. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Lawton Jr., Larry, and Carey, as well as her husband, Frank Chappell, Jr. JoAnn...
Shirley Jean Smith Bell
Feb 21, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Jean Smith Bell, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Sumter Retirement Village in Plains. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, at 10:00 AM in the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site with Rev. Steven Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hancock...
Thomas Lowrey
Feb 20, 2022
Mr. Thomas Lowrey, age 75, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 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....
Charles Robert "Charlie" Crisp
Feb 18, 2022
Charles Robert Crisp (Charlie) left us on Friday, February 18, 2022. He died at his home in Moultrie. Charlie was born in Americus on May 16, 1930, to Charles Fredrick Crisp and Georgia Lumpkin Crisp. A daughter, Mary Virginia Crisp, survives him. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, his older sister Virginia Crisp Gatewood, a nephew Jerry Gatewood, and a...
Agnes Grace Crump
Feb 6, 2022
Agnes “Aggie” Crump passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 in Americus, GA. She was 99. A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 12 at 10 am at Calvary Episcopal Church in Americus, Georgia. Subsequently, Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon Georgia at 1 pm. Born Agnes Curtis Grace in Macon in 1923,...
Sarah Howell Studstill
Feb 5, 2022
Sarah Howell Studstill passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on March 6, 1937 in Americus, to Catherine Bruce Howell and Harry Lee (“Buck”) Howell. Affectionately known as “Susie” growing up in Americus, she enjoyed being outside and caring for animals and horses with her older...
Norman Lyle Ryan
Feb 5, 2022
Mr. Norman Lyle Ryan, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home. All services planned will be private. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, there will be no public services or visitation. Born September 5, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Cleo Addison Ryan and the late Marian Bartlett Ryan. He...
Larry F. Dillard, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. Larry F. Dillard, Sr. aged 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 4, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. A private, family graveside service is planned for Wednesday, February 9th at 2:00 pm at Liberty Hill Church in Cusseta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Americus, Georgia...
Lela Belle Turner Wilson
Jan 30, 2022
Mrs. Lela Belle Turner Wilson, age 101, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 2, at Rehoboth Baptist Church on Dawson Road, with Rev. James Beckett officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1, between the...
Angela Rowe Hewitt
Jan 27, 2022
Mrs. Angela Rowe Hewitt, age 72, passed away on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, at St. George's Episcopal Church in Griffin, GA. Burial services will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery on Sunday, February 6, at 3:00 PM. Angie was born...
Florence Harris Blanton
Jan 23, 2022
Mrs. Florence Harris Blanton, age 90, passed away on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Michael Truitt officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at...
William Owen "Bill" Herrin, Iii
Jan 22, 2022
Mr. William Owen Herrin, III "Bill", age 77, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at his home in Americus. A celebration of life with visitation is planned for Saturday, January 29, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Born March 2, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son...
Bradley Lee Herrington
Jan 22, 2022
Mr. Bradley Lee Herrington, age 62, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany. A visitation is planned for Thursday, January 27 at 5:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with services to follow at 6:30 PM. Born September 25, 1959 in Americus, he was a son of the late Floyd...
Larry Smith
Jan 21, 2022
Mr. Larry Smith, age 68, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 Wednesday, January 26, from the graveside at Smith Cemetery, 598 Brock Road, Arabi, GA 31712, with Rev. Jonathan Beckum officiating. Born July 16, 1953 in Tifton, he was a son of the late Julian Smith and Wynette...
Rufus "Sonny" Dowdey
Jan 20, 2022
Mr. Rufus "Sonny" Dowdey passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home in Americus. A celebration of life with visitation is planned for Sunday, January 30, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. A native of Sumter County, he was born December 6, 1939 to the late Willis Nelson...
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