Obituary Listing

Mr. James Terry Lee

Mr. James Terry Lee

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. James Terry Lee, age 63 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on October 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:00 P.M in Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may visit the family at 188 Briarwood Circle in Americus. James Lee was born on March 24, 1962 to the...

Mrs. Donna "Karen" Watson Woodard

Mrs. Donna "Karen" Watson Woodard

Oct 24, 2025

Mrs. Donna "Karen" Watson Woodard, age 71, of Americus, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Wilson Hospice House in Albany surrounded by her family, in love and worship. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Earl Dunman will officiate the service. The family...

Ernie Lee Curry

Ernie Lee Curry

Oct 22, 2025

Ernie Lee Curry, age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. The family will host a celebration of life on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at their home 138C Allen Chappell Road Cobb, Ga from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Ernie Lee Curry was born November 2, 1951 in DeFuniak Springs, Fl. He was the...

Mary Pierce Moore Perry Moore

Mary Pierce Moore Perry Moore

Oct 18, 2025

Mary Pierce Moore Perry Moore, age 92, passed away at Perfect Care on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M until service time in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mary Moore was born March 24,...

Mr. Michael David Hortman Sr

Mr. Michael David Hortman Sr

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Michael David Hortman, Sr. age 65, of Ellaville, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home. A funeral service and celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Damon Fountain will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Ellaville City Cemetery....

Dorothy "Dottie" Richardson Toms

Dorothy "Dottie" Richardson Toms

Oct 12, 2025

Dorothy "Dottie" Richardson Toms, age 47, passed away at her home unexpectedly on October 12, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Friday, 3:00 P.M October 17, 2025 in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Interment will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Stephen Fripp will officiate the services. The family will greet friends Thursday, October 16, 2025...

Mr. Arthur Eugene "Gene" Bush

Mr. Arthur Eugene "Gene" Bush

Oct 12, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Arthur Eugene "Gene" Bush, of Ellaville, GA. He passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 4, 1948, in Americus, GA, he was a devoted husband to Estelle Bush, as well as a loving father and grandfather. Gene was a...

Col. Robert Eli Patterson Usaf Retired

Col. Robert Eli Patterson Usaf Retired

Oct 10, 2025

Colonel Robert Eli Patterson, USAF Retired January 21, 1932 - October 10, 2025 Richland, Georgia Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Col. Robert E. Patterson, 93, of Richland and Renfroe, Georgia, passed away suddenly and peacefully in Boone, North Carolina, with all his children and grandchildren at his side. Robert was born on January 21, 1932, in Columbus, GA, and was...

Mr. James Hoyt Jarrell

Mr. James Hoyt Jarrell

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. James Hoyt Jarrell, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Oak Grove Cemetery. A separate memorial service will be held in Atlanta at a later date. Father Randy Nelson will officiate the service. The family will greet friends following the...

William R. Folsom-Welch "Reggie"

William R. Folsom-Welch "Reggie"

Oct 6, 2025

William R. Folsom-Welch "Reggie" age 54, of Americus, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M Sunday, October 12, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Americus. The family will receive friends following the service. There will be a private interment to follow in Ellaville City Cemetery. Rev. Keith Parks will...

Mr. Thomas W Usry

Mr. Thomas W Usry

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Thomas W. Usry, age 86 passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 30th 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M, Monday, October 6, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Brother Troy Fripp, and Brother Marty Dillon will officiate the service. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Thomas W. Usry, was born October 22, 1938,...

Geraldine Pate "Gerri" Varnum

Geraldine Pate "Gerri" Varnum

Sep 24, 2025

Geraldine Pate "Gerri" Varnum, age 87 passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Leslie City Cemetery. Brother Troy Fripp will officiate the service. The family will greet friends following the service at 113 Lynview Drive in Americus. Gerri was born October 11,...

Mrs. Edith Patricia Thornrose

Mrs. Edith Patricia Thornrose

Sep 23, 2025

Edith P. Thornrose, age 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M Friday, September 26, 2025 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visitation will take place from 1:00 P.M to 3:00 P.M at the church. A private interment will follow the service at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Stephen Fripp and Rev....

Mr. Robert Earl Law

Mr. Robert Earl Law

Sep 21, 2025

Robert Earl Law, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, at the age of 68. Robert was born on December 6, 1956, in Americus, GA to Joseph and Betty Law. Robert grew up with a strong sense of family, love for his community, and a commitment to hard work. Throughout his life, he was known...

Ashley Caroline Rhodes

Ashley Caroline Rhodes

Sep 20, 2025

Ashley Caroline Rhodes, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in South Carolina. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Americus, Georgia. Reverend Daryl Brown will officiate. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m. in the church social hall prior to...

Ms. Catherine Matilda Yown Downs

Ms. Catherine Matilda Yown Downs

Sep 18, 2025

Ms. Catherine Matilda Yown Downs, age 82 of Americus, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. The family will greet friends in the cemetery following the service. Rev. Colton Taunton will officiate the service. Ms. Catherine Matilda...

Mr. Hollis D Clayton

Mr. Hollis D Clayton

Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Hollis D. Clayton, age 73, passed away early Thursday morning, September 18, 2025 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Mike Truitt will officiate the service. Hollis Darrell Clayton was born April 21, 1952 in Americus. He was the son of the late Parks Hollis Clayton...

Ms. Meredith "Michelle" Hanson

Ms. Meredith "Michelle" Hanson

Sep 15, 2025

Meredith Michelle Hanson, age 50, of Butler, passed away Monday September 15, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Chris Wooden will officiate the service. The family will greet friend following the service at the cemetery. Meredith Michelle Hanson was born May 20, 1975 in Vienna, GA. She was...

Ms. Tamara Lynne Barfield

Ms. Tamara Lynne Barfield

Sep 14, 2025

Tamara Lynne Barfield, age 36, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M Friday, September 19, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Steven Golden will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains. Serving as active pallbearers will be Ernie Brock, Perry Brock, Dale Brock, Bob...

Mr. Ronald "Steve" Steven Harden

Mr. Ronald "Steve" Steven Harden

Sep 9, 2025

Ronald Steven "Steve" Harden, age 72, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Damon Fountain will officiate the service. The family will greet friends from 2:00 P.M until service time. Steve was born September 12, 1952...