Obituary Listing
James Calvin Speer
Nov 14, 2025
James Calvin Speer, age 86 of Americus, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
He was born in Bronwood, GA to the late James Calvin Speer, Sr. and Clara Merle Mathews Speer Clark. He received his masters in education from The University of Georgia and retired from the electronics department at Columbus Technical School and South...
Mary Sibyl McHugh McGlaun
Nov 13, 2025
Mary Sibyl McHugh McGlaun, 93, of Richland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Magnolia Manor, in Americus, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Sibyl was born in Walton County on November 19, 1931, to the late William Elmer McHugh and the late Mary Ella Malcom McHugh. On the day of her high school graduation from...
Rita Ann Herlovich Thompkins
Nov 10, 2025
Rita Ann Herlovich Thompkins, age 65, passed away Monday November 10, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Reid Mathis will officiate the service. The family will greet friends from 11:00 A.M. until service time Saturday in...
Eugenia Sanders Legg
Nov 3, 2025
Obituary for Eugenia Sanders Legg
Eugenia Sanders Legg, of Andersonville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 pm at Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Americus, Georgia. The family will receive friends at the residence 913 Old Andersonville Road in Andersonville, GA 31711
Born...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 the son of the...
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
