Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Sharon Denise Hargrove Mcleroy
Mar 21, 2023
Sharon Denise Hargrove McLeRoy, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Born October 28, 1960 in Americus to Jerry Jean Hines Hargrove and the late Benjamin Sanford Hargrove, she graduated from Southland Academy in 1978. She married her husband, John Louis McLeRoy, on May 8, 1982 and they were married for 41...
Christopher Drowne Coakley
Mar 18, 2023
Christopher Drowne Coakley was born September 27, 1964 in Portland, Maine and passed away March 18, 2023 in Americus, Georgia. Chris loved working in his garden, picking pecans, and most importantly, his family. He was, in his words, retired and loved every minute of it. Chris would do anything to help someone in need and was fiercely loyal to those...
Verna Gail Hamm Batts
Mar 14, 2023
Verna Gail Hamm Batts, 72, passed away March, 14, 2023 at her residence in Americus, Ga. Ms. Batts was born September 13, 1950 in Macon, Ga. to Vernon L. Hamm & Claire Dickens Hamm where she graduated from McEvoy High School in 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents & older sister, Melba Hamm Parker. She is survived...
James Danny Arthur
Mar 9, 2023
James Danny Arthur passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services are planned for 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 12, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Steven Golden and Rev. Marty Dillon officiating. A private interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Born November 13,...
Jerry Eugene Turner
Feb 28, 2023
Jerry Eugene Turner began his heavenly journey early on February 28, 2023. He was loved by all who recognized him as a caring individual whose primary desire in life was to "help people who are in need". In 2009 he found peace and purpose and a place to best serve Christ at the First United Methodist Church here in Americus,...
Angela Michele Diaz
Feb 20, 2023
Angela Michele "Angie" Diaz, age 39, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon. A viewing and visitation is planned between the hours of 2:00 & 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 25, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. Angie, a store manager for Flash Foods, was born August 22, 1983 in...
Grace Carswell Bell
Feb 14, 2023
Grace Carswell Bell, age 99, of Americus, GA passed away on February 14, 2023, after an extended illness under the care of Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. A graveside service is planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18th, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, GA. She was married to the late Earl Woodrow Bell for 62 years. She was...
Mordecai "Deke" Walker
Feb 10, 2023
Mr. Mordecai "Deke" Walker, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home in Americus. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Monday, February 13, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. James Burke officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon on Monday at Hancock Funeral Home,...
James "Jim" Bowen
Feb 1, 2023
James "Jim" Bowen, of Americus passed away at the age of 88 peacefully at Lillian Carter Nursing Facility on February 1, 2023. He was born to the late Ed and Sue Thomas Bowen on December 18, 1934 in Sumter County. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in forest management and also played baseball where he was...
Clarence L. Cromer
Feb 1, 2023
Clarence L. Cromer passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Sumter Retirement Village in Plains. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, February 3, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Golden and Rev. Keith Parks officiating. Interment will be private. The following gentlemen are asked to serve as active pallbearers: Walt Wingard, Danny Wingard, David Wingard,...
Cheri Lynnette Odom
Jan 25, 2023
Cheri Lynnette Odom passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home in East Dublin. Funeral services are planned for Sunday, February 5, at 3:00 PM from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Steven Fripp officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Hancock Funeral...
Bobbie Watson Gay
Jan 23, 2023
Bobbie Watson Gay went Home to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence on Gay Farm, in Leslie, Georgia, on January 23, 2023. Bobbie was born in Cuthbert, Georgia, on April19, 1931. She was 91 years young. Bobbie grew up on the family farm in Fort Gaines, Georgia. She attended Clay County Schools, where she was a cheerleader...
Louis Bridges
Jan 16, 2023
Mr. Louis Bridges, age 94, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a short time following the services at the cemetery. Born January 13, 1929, he was the son of the...
Sandra Raye Larry
Jan 12, 2023
Sandra Raye Larry, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services are planned for Monday, January 16, at 1:00 PM, at Good News Ministry, 201 Mayo Street in Americus, with Pastor Dwayne Harvey officiating. Sandra Raye Larry was born on September 19, 1963 in Warner Robins, GA to the late...
Hugh Lamon Moates
Jan 5, 2023
Dr. Hugh Lamon Moates, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, Georgia with Rev. Keith Parks officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the services. They respectfully request that those in...
John Lane
Jan 3, 2023
The Rev. John Lane, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home in Americus. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, at Calvary Episcopal Church with Father Richard Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Episcopal Church Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service in the Lawrence...
Florence Marie Thompson
Dec 31, 2022
Florence Marie Thompson passed Saturday December 31st at the age of 89 in Fort Walton Beach. Florence (nee Bridges) was born in Americus, GA, February 27, 1933 to Berta (nee Hogg) and Clyde Bridges and grew up with her brothers Clyde and Burt Bridges. She is survived by her son Jet Thompson (Dayna), daughter Angel Mowery, granddaughter Chrislyn Thompson, grandson...
Joyce Cheek Dunmon
Dec 29, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Cheek Dunmon, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at The Orchard at Stone Creek in Hahira. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Hugh Harbort officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM on Saturday...
Margaret Virginia Harp Goins
Dec 19, 2022
Margaret Virginia Harp Goins, age 75, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, December 23, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Pastor Sims Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Benevolence United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...
Randall Kenneth Burns
Dec 12, 2022
Mr. Randall Kenneth Burns, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home in Cuthbert. Funeral services are planned for 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...
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