Obituary Listing

Mrs. Martha Schwab Maddox

Mrs. Martha Schwab Maddox

Nov 21, 2022

Mrs. Martha Schwab Maddox, 85, of Newnan (formerly of Americus, GA) passed away Monday morning, November 21 at her residence at Benton House (affectionately known as "The Palace" by her and her family). She was born on August 20, 1937, in Alexandria, LA to the late Reverend Alfred Schwab and Irma Chamberlain Schwab. In addition to her parents, she was...

Mrs. Phyllis Joan Saint Loyless

Mrs. Phyllis Joan Saint Loyless

Nov 17, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Joan Saint Loyless age 58, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her residence. The family will have friends visit their home any time on Saturday, November 19th as they celebrate her life. Phyliss Joan Saint Loyless was born September, 28, 1964 in Americus. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Hayden Saint and the late Martha...

Garland Cecil Kilburn

Garland Cecil Kilburn

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Garland Cecil Kilburn age 88, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Americus. Rev. Hugh Harbort and Rev. Stephen Fripp will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at the church on the day of the service. Ceil was born in...

Mr. Timothy Furlow Gatewood

Mr. Timothy Furlow Gatewood

Oct 29, 2022

Mr. Timothy Furlow Gatewood age 101, passed away early Saturday morning October 29, 2022 at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family, please visit www.aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services, 612 Rees Park, is in charge of these arrangements.

Mrs. Helen Holmes Slaughter

Mrs. Helen Holmes Slaughter

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Helen Holmes Slaughter age 93 passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Americus. Rev. Keith Parks will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A graveside committal...

Joseph Earl Slappey

Joseph Earl Slappey

Oct 10, 2022

Joseph Earl Slappey Sr. (January 22, 1933 – October 10, 2022) of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 10th surrounded by loving family. Known as "Buddy" by family and old friends, he was the youngest of 9 and was preceded in death by his parents, 8 siblings, and his son-in-law, Ray Worden. Buddy is survived by Marjorie Slappey, his...

Judith Ann Brock

Judith Ann Brock

Oct 9, 2022

Mrs. Judith Ann Brock age 79 of Americus, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A private graveside service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pastor Marty Dillon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will officiate the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 12th from 5:00 P.M....

Mrs. Deborah Mills Aldridge

Mrs. Deborah Mills Aldridge

Oct 6, 2022

Mrs. Deborah Mills Aldridge, age 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 9, 2022 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral Services. Reverend Matt Johnson will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held in the chapel of...

Mrs. Mary Martha Mann

Mrs. Mary Martha Mann

Oct 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Martha Winters Mann "Missy" age 88 of Americus, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. She will be entombed at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery in Carrollton, GA privately. Mary Martha Winters Mann was born January 29, 1934 in New Orleans, LA. She was the daughter of the late Roger...

Frances Hunter Dykes

Frances Hunter Dykes

Sep 30, 2022

Frances Hunter Dykes, 78, of Atlanta, GA, died on September 30, 2022. Fran was born in Americus, GA, to Wingate and Martha Dykes. Fran was a member of the Junior Service League of Americus and the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. She enjoyed doing acts of service for local humane societies and helped many animals throughout her...

Mr. Roger A. Peel

Mr. Roger A. Peel

Sep 29, 2022

Mr. Roger Alan Peel age 60 of Vienna, GA passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Funeral services will be held at 1: 00 p.m. Monday October 3, 2022 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral Services. A Military Chaplin will officiate the service. Interment with full military honors will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Mrs. Patsy Diane Pike

Mrs. Patsy Diane Pike

Sep 27, 2022

Patsy Diane Dendy Pike age 68, of Americus, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday September 30, 2022 at Aldridge Funeral Services. Rev. Jason Owens will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Patsy Diane Dendy Pike was born September 16, 1954 in...

Mrs. Arleater Rigsby Mims

Mrs. Arleater Rigsby Mims

Sep 24, 2022

Mrs. Arleater Rigsby Mims age 93 of Americus, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Keith Parks will officiate the service. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Arleater Rigsby Mims was born November 23,...

Mrs. Patricia Howell Holley

Mrs. Patricia Howell Holley

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Howell Holley age 78, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Americus. Rev. Damon Fountain and Rev. Curtis Moore will officiate the service. A committal service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...

Mrs. Mary Joan Daniels

Mrs. Mary Joan Daniels

Sep 5, 2022

Mrs. Mary Joan Daniels age 69, passed away Monday, September 05, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. James Beckett and Rev. Matt Johnson will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at the church, Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until service...

Ms. Paulin Dacus West

Ms. Paulin Dacus West

Aug 31, 2022

Ms. Pauline Dacus West age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. There will be Musical Tribute held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2022 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Raymond Smith will officiate the service. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Pauline Dacus West was born September 1,...

Mr. Larry Leon Underwood

Mr. Larry Leon Underwood

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. Larry Leon Underwood age 77, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral Services. Rev. Daryl Brown will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family...

Mr. Michael Roger Duprey

Mr. Michael Roger Duprey

Aug 22, 2022

Mr. Michael Roger Duprey age 65, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mr. Duprey was born December 8, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Harvey Raymond Duprey and the late Alice Florence St. Onge Duprey. Mr. Duprey was a master carpenter and worked in construction. He enjoyed the outdoors;...

Mr. Brooks Edward Buchanan Iii

Mr. Brooks Edward Buchanan Iii

Aug 17, 2022

Mr. Brooks Edward Buchanan III age 83, of Americus, passed away Wednesday. August 17, 2022 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:30 Friday, August 19, 2022 at the St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Plains. There are no funeral services planned. Brooks Edward Buchanan III was born October 23, 1938 in Sumter County. He...

Mr. Roy M. English

Mr. Roy M. English

Aug 13, 2022

Mr. Roy M. English Sr. age 87, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Mr. English was born August 6, 1935 in Faust, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Marle English and the late Bessie Logan English. Mr. English retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. He also worked...