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Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia

Angela Catherine Nolan

Angela Catherine Nolan

Jun 23, 2011

Mrs. Angela Nolan, 62, of Americus, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, June 23, 2011. There will be no funeral services planned at this time. Friends may call Hancock Funeral Home for further information. Born December 23, 1948 in London, England, she was a daughter of the late Patrick Hurley & May Drage Hurley. She and her husband...

James L. Ferguson

James L. Ferguson

Jun 13, 2011

JAMES L. FERGUSON – AMERICUS, GA AMERICUS, GA - James Lewis (Jimmie) Ferguson, 91, passed away on June 13, 2011 at his home on 408 Pecan Drive, Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Elliott Ferguson and Em Eldridge Ferguson, as well as by his brother, Eldridge Ferguson, and sister-in-law, Anna Adelle (Dellie) Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson...

Reathalyn Byrd Wisham

Reathalyn Byrd Wisham

Jun 8, 2011

Mrs. Reatha Wisham passed away early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2011, at Perfect Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 11, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Americus. Rev. Gary Cullison will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday morning in the church directly preceding the...

Christine Harbuck Addy

Christine Harbuck Addy

Jun 7, 2011

Christine Harbuck Addy, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home. A private funeral service was held Friday, June 10, 2011, at Andersonville National Cemetery with the Rev. Matt Stewart, pastor of Lee Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Born in Marion County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Clinton Leonard Harbuck and Mattie Leon Cook Harbuck....

Cynthia Jeanette Justice

Cynthia Jeanette Justice

Jun 7, 2011

Cynthia Jeanette Justice lived and loved with all of her heart until she was taken to Paradise, on Monday, June 7th, 2011. Jeanette lost her battle from a lengthy illness while at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was with her children and passed away peacefully, surrounded by their love and care. She will be held in state...

Paul V Player

Paul V Player

Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Paul V. Player, 85, of Americus, passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2011, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Hugh DeLoach officiated. There was an hour's visitation at the church immediately following the service. Entombment was private. Friends called at other times at...

Norma A. Perry

Norma A. Perry

May 30, 2011

Ms. Norma A. Perry, 81, of Plains, passed away Monday evening, May 30, 2011, at Lillian Carter Nursing Center. Born May 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Perry. Ms. Perry was a home maker & a member of Plains United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Gloria Perry of Quendo, TX; and cousins, C.L....

Ricky K. Ruse

Ricky K. Ruse

May 27, 2011

Mr. Ricky K. Ruse, 56, of Plains, passed away Friday evening, May 27, 2011, at his residence. A Deputy Sheriff and a veteran of the United States Army, having served until 1977, Mr. Ruse was born June 13, 1954 in Frankfurt, Indiana to Harvey Dale Ruse and Virginia Mae Dean Ruse. A military memorial service will be held at Andersonville...

Kathleen Anne Roberts

Kathleen Anne Roberts

May 26, 2011

Ms. Kathleen Anne Roberts, 59, passed away Thursday evening, May 26, 2011, at her home. Born April 20, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. Roberts & Martha Hansen Roberts. Ms. Roberts was very devoted to her pets. She was a culinary arts instructor at South Georgia Technical College, Crisp County Campus, and an instructor in the...

Dorothy O. Godwin

Dorothy O. Godwin

May 15, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy O. Godwin, 89, of Plains, passed away Sunday morning, May 15, 2011. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 11:00 AM, from the graveside at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains. Rev. Dan Ariail & Rev. Jeff Summers will officiate. Born April 15, 1922 in Jefferson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Marcus Newton...

Brian Ray Deal

Brian Ray Deal

May 11, 2011

Brian Ray Deal: May 11, 2011 AMERICUS — Mr. Brian Ray Deal, 33, passed away early on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at his home in Americus. Eucharist funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Calvary Episcopal Church, Lee Street, Americus with Father Don Hutchens, rector at the Church officiating. Interment will follow in the...

John Thomas

John Thomas

May 6, 2011

John Thomas, 81. died May 6, 2011 at his home in Auburn, Georgia. Mr. Thomas was born January 15, 1930 in Plains, Georgia to William L. Sr. and Allie Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Freddie and brothers William Jr., Walter and Bill. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 14, 2011 from the...

Ruth Elaine Winslow

Ruth Elaine Winslow

May 5, 2011

Ruth Elaine Winslow, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on May 5, 2011 in Americus, Georgia. Ruth was born on October 13, 1923 in Alpaugh, California to Richard Newton Divine and Ada Almedia Divine. She was the youngest of six children and had wonderful memories of growing up on a dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley. In 1946 she...

Iola Adaline Crozier

Iola Adaline Crozier

Apr 28, 2011

Mrs. Iola Adaline "Tootsie" Crozier, 89, passed away Thursday morning, April 28, 2011 at Lillian Carter Health & Rehab Center in Plains. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Plains Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Clay County. A visitation will be held Friday, April 29, from 5:00...

Suzanne Irene Mcgrother

Suzanne Irene Mcgrother

Apr 28, 2011

Mrs. Suzanne Irene McGrother, 61, passed away Thursday morning, April 28, 2011, at her residence. A private funeral service will be held. To pay your online condolences, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street, Americus, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Leewynn Finklea

Mary Leewynn Finklea

Apr 25, 2011

Ms. Mary Leewynn "Wynn" Finklea, 60, of Americus, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 2:00 PM at the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Brooks Partain will officiate. A visitation will be held the hour before the funeral at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street,...

Paul Edward George

Paul Edward George

Apr 23, 2011

Mr. Paul Edward "Eddie" George, 70, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2011, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Lee Street United Methodist Church at 12:30 PM. Rev. Matt Stewart & Rev. Steve Frazier will officiate. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday night,...

Betty Ann Attyah

Betty Ann Attyah

Apr 20, 2011

Mrs. Betty A. Attyah, 70, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011, at Magnolia Manor. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2011, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Chaplain Will Archibald will officiate. A visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 until 2:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 South Lee Street. An assistant...

Vivian H. King

Vivian H. King

Apr 20, 2011

Mrs. Vivian H. King, 91, passed away Wednesday night, April 20, 2011, at the Mattie Marshall Center at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Fellowship Baptist Church. Rev. Wendy Joyner will officiate. Burial will take place at Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth, GA. Born September 19, 1919 in Johnson...

Susan Morris O'Hern

Susan Morris O'Hern

Apr 13, 2011

Mrs. Susan Morris O’Hern, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in the Lillian Carter Nursing facility in Plains. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, in the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Maves officiating. She will be interred, with no ceremony, in the cemetery at Andersonville National Historic site....

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