Local Obituaries for Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
Janet Irene Aletha Sinn Knecht
Apr 22, 2022
Mrs. Janet Irene Aletha Sinn Knecht, age 86, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Magnolia Manor in Buena Vista. Janet was born March 9, 1936 in Biddleborn, Illinois, to Viola and Sylvester Sinn. She graduated from Marissa high School in Marissa, Illinois, and later in her career went to work as the Executive Assistant to the Base Commander...
Jesus Victor Lucas
Apr 21, 2022
Jesus Victor Lucas, infant son of Catalino Carrillo-Lucas and Martina Lucas Matias, was born an angel on Thursday, April 22, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held in Guatemala. As soon as they become available, further obituary details will be released by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. To sign our online guestbook and...
Gayle Stembridge
Apr 17, 2022
On April 16, 2022, Eleanor Gayle Stembridge was called home by her Savior. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Chipley, Florida to Morris Madison Stembridge and Sara Essie Peacock Stembridge. She graduated from Americus High School and went on to attend Georgia Southwestern College. Gayle graduated from Howard College (Samford University) in Birmingham, Alabama and taught English at...
Lynn Carson Bateman
Apr 14, 2022
Mrs. Lynn Carson Bateman, age 96, passed away on Thursday evening, April 14, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. A private burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...
Martha "Betty" Tye Jones
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Martha "Betty" Tye Jones, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, April 22, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating. A private interment will follow in Cedar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will...
Clarence Hawkins
Apr 9, 2022
Mr. Clarence Hawkins, age 64, departed this earthly life on April 9, 2022. Services are planned for 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the services at Hancock Funeral Home. Born March 25, 1958 in Americus, he was a son of Zinn Hawkins and Fannie Lyles Hawkins. He...
Virginia Lee Roberts
Apr 5, 2022
Mrs. Virginia Lee Harris Roberts, age 80, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022 at her home. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM Friday, April 8, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. A private interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a short time following the...
Vicki Marie Partain
Apr 3, 2022
Ms. Vicki Marie Partain, age 61, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. 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...
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...
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