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Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

Shirley Dorsey Loflin

Shirley Dorsey Loflin

Jul 14, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Dorsey Loflin, age 82, passed away on Friday evening, July 14, 2017, at Columbus Regional Midtown Medical Center. Services are planned for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 19, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday between the hours of 2:00...

Judy Jarrett

Judy Jarrett

Jul 14, 2017

Mrs. Judy Jarrett, age 75, passed away on Friday morning, July 14, 2017, at Sunrise at Johns Creek in Johns Creek, GA. Her family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Sunrise at Johns Creek for the exceptional level of care given to Mrs. Jarrett. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, from the...

Mary Smith Crawley

Mary Smith Crawley

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Mary Smith Crawley, age 85, passed away on Saturday morning, July 8, 2017, at Westside Terrace Health and Rehab Center in Dothan, AL, surrounded by family and caregivers. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 11, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. Interment is to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens....

Judy Hardy Lyles

Judy Hardy Lyles

Jul 6, 2017

Mrs. Judy Hardy Lyles, age 63, passed away on Thursday evening, July 6, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 11:00 on Saturday, July 15, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Barbara Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, between...

David Milton Pittman

David Milton Pittman

Jul 2, 2017

Mr. David Milton Pittman, age 60, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at his home in Richmond, VA. Born January 31, 1957 in Athens, GA, he was the son of R.M. Pittman, Jr. and Barbara Ann Ivester Studstill. Mr. Pittman was employed as a mechanic and estimator in the automobile repair industry and enjoyed membership in motorcycle clubs. He...

Dr. Claude Little Rhyne, Jr.

Dr. Claude Little Rhyne, Jr.

Jun 16, 2017

Dr. Claude L. Rhyne, Jr., age 96, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:30 PM on Sunday, June 25, at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Sommer Bower officiating. Burial with committal service will follow on Monday, June 26, at 10:00 AM at Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive...

Druscilla Crum Gruhn

Druscilla Crum Gruhn

Jun 13, 2017

Mrs. Druscilla Crum Gruhn, 85, passed into the hands of the Lord on June 13, 2017 after an extended illness. Born in Waynesboro, Pa., to the late Raymond and Celestial Crum. "Dru" and her family moved to Plant City in 1941 just before WWII. Growing up in Plant City, she attended local schools and graduated with the class of 1949...

Timothy Ray Davis

Timothy Ray Davis

Jun 13, 2017

Mr. Timothy Ray "Tim" Davis passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at his home in Americus. Services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 24, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Josh Echols officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Born May 31, 1956 in Columbus, he was a son of...

Patricia Hope Cutter

Patricia Hope Cutter

Jun 10, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Hope "Patsy" Cutter, age 78, passed away on Saturday evening, June 10, 2017, at her home in Richland, surrounded by family. 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 Mrs....

Barry Andrew Howard, Sr.

Barry Andrew Howard, Sr.

Jun 1, 2017

Mr. Barry Andrew Howard, Sr., age 58, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, June 4, at 3:00 PM from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Ray Jenkins will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Hancock Funeral Home between the hours...

James Lamar Davis, Jr.

James Lamar Davis, Jr.

May 28, 2017

Mr. James Lamar Davis, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services with military honors are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. A private interment will be held the following week at Andersonville National Historic Site....

Jackson Russell Autry, Sr.

Jackson Russell Autry, Sr.

May 28, 2017

Mr. Jackson Russell Autry, Sr. passed away on Sunday morning, May 28, 2017, at his home at Magnolia Manor. Funeral services with military honors are planned for 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, from the committal pavilion at Andersonville National Historic Site, with Dr. Bryan Myers officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday between the hours of 1:00 and...

Claudia Davenport Leonard

Claudia Davenport Leonard

May 26, 2017

Claudia Davenport Leonard, age 81, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 28, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jerry Roe officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Columbarium at First United Methodist Church. Born April 20, 1936, she was a daughter of the...

Louise Veal Goodin

Louise Veal Goodin

May 22, 2017

Mrs. Louise Veal Goodin, age 93, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017, at her home in Smithville. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, from the graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Mark Kinservik officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, May 23, between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM at...

Nancy Hollis Roland

Nancy Hollis Roland

May 16, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Hollis Roland, age 69, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017, at her home in DeSoto. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, May 18, at 4:00 PM at DeSoto United Methodist Church. Rev. Guy Mathis will officiate. Born October 12, 1947 in Cedartown, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jack Smith and Ruth Milner...

Betty June Turner

Betty June Turner

May 15, 2017

Mrs. Betty June Turner, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Four County Health Care in Richland. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery in Plains. Friends may call at Hancock...

Margie Tanner Austin

Margie Tanner Austin

Apr 27, 2017

Mrs. Margie Tanner Austin, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, at First Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Parks will officiate. A family interment service will follow in the afternoon. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, April 28, between the hours...

Hugh Dorsey Collins, Jr.

Hugh Dorsey Collins, Jr.

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Hugh Dorsey Collins, Jr., age 65, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 19, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, April 21, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Jerry Roe officiating. Burial is to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Dale "Ross" Thompson

Dale "Ross" Thompson

Apr 14, 2017

Dale “Ross” Thompson, age 72, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, at his home on South Lee Street. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 19, from the graveside at Laurel Hill Cemetery on E. Jackson Street in Thomasville. Ross was preceded in death by his mother, Merle Hinson Thompson, and his uncle and aunt, Charlie...

Darrell "Jerry" Skinner

Darrell "Jerry" Skinner

Apr 3, 2017

Mr. Darrell "Jerry" Skinner, age 92, of Magnolia Manor Garden Apartments, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 3, 2017, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 3:00 PM on Friday, April 7, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Rev. Steve Golden will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday at Hancock Funeral...

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