Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Robert Bruce Kennedy
May 15, 2024
Humans are a collection of stories they tell. My stepfather, Bruce Kennedy, was one of those men who lived his life in a way that he always had a story to tell. Bruce was a source of joy and laughter in the lives of those around him. He used his often adventurous and funny life experiences, peppered with puns and...
Billie Jo Arthur
May 9, 2024
Ms. Billie Jo Arthur, 74, passed away Thursday morning, May 9, 2024, at her home in Americus, GA. Born in Macon County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Olin English. Ms. Billie Jo was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She retired as Vice President from Synovus, formerly SB&T. A graveside funeral service will be held...
Ansley Kinnamon Monaghan
May 7, 2024
Ansley Kinnamon Monaghan of 404 Columbia Ave., Americus died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was 63. A service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, 408 South Lee Street, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Richard Nelson officiating. A reception in the James Bolan Lawrence Parish Hall will follow the service....
Nally Nicole Mountjoy- Huff
Apr 1, 2024
Mrs. Nally Nicole Mountjoy-Huff, 39, passed away Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at her home in Lake Blackshear. Born on September 8, 1984 in Americus, Georgia, she is the daughter of Kim Wilson Mountjoy and the late Luther Allen Mountjoy Jr. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Mountjoy-Huff will be held on Sunday, April 7, beginning at 3:00PM in the Chapel...
Arthur Earl Cutter, Sr.
Mar 31, 2024
Mr. Arthur Earl Cutter, Sr. passed away early Sunday morning, March 31, 2024, at his home in Richland. As was Mr. Cutter's wishes, all services will be private. 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....
Betty Jean Worthy
Mar 31, 2024
Ms. Betty Jean Worthy, 85, passed away early Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024, at Perfect Care in Americus, Georgia. Born September 30, 1938 in Sumter County, Georgia she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Worthy, Sr. and Jean Cordell Worthy. She was a graduate of Americus High School and Georgia Southwestern College. Ms. Betty began her career...
Lino Cervantes Plancarte
Mar 20, 2024
Lino Cervantes Plancarte, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 20, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Born in Nueva Italia Mexico, Mr. Cervantes Plancarte was a son of the late Luis Cervantes Zamora and the late Veneda Cervantes Plancarte. He was a very active advocate for the immigrant community in Americus, Georgia, as well as a long-time member of...
Junay Harbuck Neisler
Mar 5, 2024
Mrs. Junay Harbuck Neisler, 78, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on July 18, 1945 in Tazewell, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Carey Harbuck, Sr. and Mary I. Harbuck. After receiving her diploma in nursing, Mrs. Junay worked for many years as an RN up until she retired. She was a...
Angela Pettis
Mar 1, 2024
Angela Pettis, 50, passed away Friday, March 1, in Fayetteville, GA. A private 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 Ms. Angela Pettis.
Nicolas Estrada Castro
Feb 26, 2024
Nicolas Castro, a dedicated patriarch, mentor and pillar of the Hispanic community, passed away February 26th, 2024 at the age of 77. He was a shining example of hard work, compassion and selflessness. Born in Cañitas Zacatecas Mexico on December 28th, 1946, to the late Manuel Castro and Maria Estrada. Nicolas was known for his unwavering commitment to his family,...
Jeffery Lee Allison
Feb 16, 2024
Mr. Jeffery Lee Allison, 60, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Born on August 26, 1963 in Americus, Georgia, Mr. Jeffery was the son of the late Charles and Dolly Allison. He was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and loved spending time with his family. The family...
Aurora Rose Renfroe
Feb 12, 2024
Aurora Rose Renfroe passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:00PM in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee Street. Aurora is survived by her loving parents, Ashley Hudson and James Renfroe. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the...
Darrell Theron Hobgood
Jan 17, 2024
Darrell Theron Hobgood, 65, passed peacefully in his sleep in his home on January 17, 2024. Darrell was born in Americus Georgia to the late Theron Hobgood and Ms. Marjorie Slocumb Hobgood. He graduated from Southland Academy where he was Mr. Southland, was a multi-sport athlete, and a two-time member of the State Championship Basketball Team. Darrell attended Georgia Southwestern...
James "Jim" Walton Shirah
Jan 13, 2024
James “Jim” Walton Shirah passed away at home on January 13, 2024. Jim was born on October 4, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After serving his country in the Army National Guard, Jim attended Louisiana State University and was a lifelong avid LSU fan. It was there in Baton Rouge where he met his beloved wife, Sharon Stanley Shirah. Life...
Marlene Brownlee Johnson
Jan 13, 2024
Mrs. Marlene Brownlee Johnson peacefully passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on January 13, 2024. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 17, at Lee Street Methodist Church. Dr. Dennis Stalvey will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was born in Early County, GA on January 6, 1934 to Claude Brownlee and...
Sylvia Marlene Christmas
Jan 11, 2024
Sylvia Marlene Altman Christmas of Keystone Heights, FL (affectionately known by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many others as Gmom), 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1934, in Jacksonville, FL, to Henry Lancelot and Lula Bell Altman, their only child. Based on journal like entries...
Patricia Ann Castellow Cook
Dec 31, 2023
Patricia Ann Castellow Cook, 81, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on December 31, 2023, after an extended illness. Born on January 20, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was one of three children born to the late Dr. Willliam Franklin Castellow and Evelyn Thompson Castellow. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bryant Thomas Castellow and...
Nancy Annette Shaw Wainwright
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Annette Shaw Wainwright, age 75, passed away on Thursday, December 28th, at her home in Americus. Born July 1, 1948 in Griffin, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late James and Ella Faye Shaw. Mrs. Wainwright was a long-time member of Overflow Church in Ellaville, Georgia. She loved flowers and enjoyed spending her time gardening. A visitation...
Harriet Roebuck Elliott
Dec 27, 2023
Harriet Virginia (Roebuck) Elliott, age 79, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023 at her home in Americus. Born in Americus, Georgia on July 31, 1944, she was a daughter of the late A.D. and Odice Roebuck. Mrs. Elliott called Americus home most of her life, during which she worked as a homemaker, in retail, in civil service, and...
Brenda Rose Thompson
Dec 7, 2023
Brenda Rose Thompson, born April 13, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida to Julius Craig Thompson and Blanche Rose Thompson, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, Georgia. She was 82. Ms. Thompson, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, spent more than 30 years working as a bookkeeper for the city of Jacksonville. Over those...
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