Obituary Listing

Peggy Anne Kitchens Joiner Killinger

Peggy Anne Kitchens Joiner Killinger

Aug 26, 2024

Peggy Anne Kitchens Joiner Killinger passed away peacefully on August 26,2024 at home in Gulf Breeze, FL surrounded by her family. Peggy loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a shining example of a "practicing" Christian to her children and many others! Peggy was born on January 26,1935 in Americus, Ga to the late Lester Dewey Kitchens and Vera Imogene...

Mrs. Debra Elaine Croft Frazier

Mrs. Debra Elaine Croft Frazier

Aug 26, 2024

Mrs. Debra Elaine Croft Frazier age 68, of Leslie, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Albany, GA. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Troy Fripp will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Saturday, following the service in...

Mrs. Lula Elizabeth Scott Bush

Mrs. Lula Elizabeth Scott Bush

Aug 25, 2024

Mrs. Lula Elizabeth Scott Bush age 79, of Americus, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bush was born February 6, 1945 in Leslie, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Wallace Howard Scott and the late Mary Alice Varnum Scott. She was a Homemaker, loving wife, Mother and Grandmother. She attended Amazing Grace...

Claudia "Judy" Elizabeth Bradley

Claudia "Judy" Elizabeth Bradley

Aug 15, 2024

Claudia "Judy" Bradley departed peacefully from this world to heaven on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Rockledge, Florida at the age of 80. Judy is survived by her daughter, Judy Killebrew; her two sons, Eddie Harp and Patrick Harp; and her sister, Rachel Cranford. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bradley; son, Chris Harp; and brother Thomas...

Ms. Nancy Sumerford Carlan

Ms. Nancy Sumerford Carlan

Aug 15, 2024

Ms. Nancy Sumerford Carlan, 101, passed peacefully away at Perfect Care surrounded by her compassionate and dedicated caregivers, on Thursday August 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at DeSoto Church on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at the DeSoto City Cemetery. Ms. Nancy was born on October 20, 1922 in DeSoto, Georgia...

Mrs. Leila Holt Gibson

Mrs. Leila Holt Gibson

Aug 14, 2024

Mrs. Leila Holt Gibson age 86, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Mattie Marshall Center at Magnolia Manor. A memorial service will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery at 12:00 P.M. Monday, May 12, 2025. Rev. Alexander S. Brown of Golden Isles Presbyterian Church will officiate the service. Leila Holt Gibson was born September 30, 1937 in Americus....

Mrs. Brenda Summers

Mrs. Brenda Summers

Aug 12, 2024

Brenda Wells Summers passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by family at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home at the age of 81, after an extended illness. She was born in Tifton, Georgia on January 2, 1943. Brenda was the daughter of the late Willis Daniel Wells and Mary Frances Sikes Wells. She graduated from Tifton High School in June of...

Mr. Charles Terrell "Charlie" Gillis

Mr. Charles Terrell "Charlie" Gillis

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Charles Terrell Gillis age 81, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL. A private graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Joel Smith will officiate the service. Charles Terrell Gillis was born August 9, 1943 in McRae, GA. He was the...

Mr. Rufus Doyle Wiggins

Mr. Rufus Doyle Wiggins

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Rufus Doyle Wiggins, 88 of Leslie, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral and Cremation Services at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Rev. William Hall and Rev. Bryan Bentley will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Saturday,...

Mr. William Arthur "Billy" Tye

Mr. William Arthur "Billy" Tye

Jul 21, 2024

William Arthur (Billy) Tye died on Sunday July 21, 2024. He was born in Americus, Georgia On September 14, 1945 to Warren Douglas and Helen Powell Tye. He was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Douglas, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Kaye Ellen Hathaway, who was his best friend for 56 years. He is also survived by...

Beatrice "Bea" J. Spann

Beatrice "Bea" J. Spann

Jul 13, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Johnson Spann, age 95 of Preston, passed away and entered her forever home in heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024 surrounded by her family and Sumter Retirement Village workers. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Raymond Smith and Rev. Gary Cullison will...

Betty Joyce Adams Edmonson

Betty Joyce Adams Edmonson

Jul 12, 2024

Betty Joyce Adams Edmonson, age 82, of Americus passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Nazarene Church Cemetery in Eldorendo, GA. Rev. David Grubbs will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Monday, July 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at...

Mr. Jerry Bradford "Brad" English

Mr. Jerry Bradford "Brad" English

Jul 9, 2024

Jerry Bradford "Brad" English, age 69 of Plains, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Lillian G. Carter Health and Rehab in Plains, GA. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Matt Johnson will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery in...

Mr. Thomas Boyd Jackson

Mr. Thomas Boyd Jackson

Jul 7, 2024

Thomas Boyd Jackson, age 75, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. The family will greet friends Friday, July 12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Americus GA. Graveside services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Smithville City Cemetery. Rev. Damon Fountain will officiate...

Claudia Elizabeth "Betty" Sims Patterson

Claudia Elizabeth "Betty" Sims Patterson

Jul 1, 2024

Claudia Elizabeth “Betty” Sims Patterson

January 18, 1932 – July 1, 2024

Richland, Georgia

Claudia Elizabeth “Betty” Sims Patterson, 92, passed peacefully into everlasting life on July 1, 2024. Betty was born in Coleanor, Alabama, January 18, 1932, and was the first daughter of the late Dr. Alphonso Radford Sims and Dorothy Elizabeth Owen Sims. She attended schools in Richland, Ga and graduated...

Mr. Ernie Everett Wright

Mr. Ernie Everett Wright

Jun 18, 2024

Ernie E. Wright, age 81 passed away on June 18, 2024, in Americus, Georgia. Ernie was born on March 29, 1943, in Glenwood, Arkansas, to Myrkle and Gladys Wright. Ernie was one of seven children. Ernie was a skilled carpenter with skills far beyond what can be described. He and his wife Linda founded Built Wright Construction Company which was...

Mary Ann Gilliam

Mary Ann Gilliam

Jun 18, 2024

Mary Ann Gilliam, age 89 passed away early morning of June 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M Friday, June 21, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Mark Carter will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Friday following the service at the cemetery. Mary Ann Gilliam was born on December 8, 1934 in Cordele,...

Mr. Luther Jackson "Jack" Johnson

Mr. Luther Jackson "Jack" Johnson

Jun 9, 2024

Luther Jackson "Jack" Johnson, age 77 of Americus, passed away Sunday, June 09, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Rev. Raymond Smith and Rev William Hall will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family is greeting friends...

Mr Jimmy L. Holley

Mr Jimmy L. Holley

Jun 6, 2024

Jimmy Lewis Holley, Sr. age 82 of Americus, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024 at Perfect Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2024 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Damon Fountain will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends Saturday from 1:00...

Mrs. Anna Pate Busby

Mrs. Anna Pate Busby

Jun 6, 2024

Anna "Ann" P. Busby October 28, 1933 - June 6, 2024 Ann Busby was called Home by her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1933, in Moultrie, GA. Ann, age 90, was the daughter of Clarence Elmo Pate and Ellie Minerva Johnson Pate (Greene). Ann enjoyed a 31-year career at the Bank of Commerce...