Obituary Listing

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...

Anita Fouche' Huddleston

Anita Fouche' Huddleston

Jun 1, 2024

Anita Fouche' Huddleston age 82, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 1, 2024. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 4th from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. A private interment will be held at a later date. Anita Fouche' Huddleston was born October 16, 1941 in Schley County. She was the daughter of the...

Mr. William Emery Smith

Mr. William Emery Smith

May 18, 2024

Mr. William Emery Smith, age 79, of Americus, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Central Baptist Church in Americus. Rev. Dr. Bryan Myers and Rev. Eric Hammond will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Central Baptist...

Mrs. Effie M. Lloyd

Mrs. Effie M. Lloyd

May 18, 2024

Mrs. Effie Mae Hortman Lloyd, age 70 of Americus, passed away at her residence on Saturday May 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Mark Windham will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends Tuesday,...

Mr. Gregg Carnes

Mr. Gregg Carnes

May 17, 2024

Mr. Lumie Gregory "Gregg" Carnes, age 73 of De Soto, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM at DeSoto Church. Rev. Brenda Lawson will officiate the service. The family will greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Gregg was born October 27, 1950 in...

Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd

Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd

May 16, 2024

Mr. Charles Edward Lloyd, age 73 of Americus, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Mark Windham will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends Tuesday, May 21st from 5:00 until...

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

May 5, 2024

Mrs. Geraldine "Jerri" Smith Walker age 88, of Preston passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home. She was welcomed into heavens gates by her mother, father and siblings. A funeral service will be held May 8th, 2024 2:00 P.M at the Preston Baptist Church. Rev. Raymond Smith, Rev. Chris Hess and her granddaughter, Nikki Brannon will officiate the...

Mr. Kenneth Brownlee

Mr. Kenneth Brownlee

May 5, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Brownlee age 87, passed away Sunday, May 05, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Central Baptist Church. Dr. Bryan Myers will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. Kenneth Brownlee was...

Mrs. Toni Poupard Deriso

Mrs. Toni Poupard Deriso

May 4, 2024

Mrs. Toni Poupard Deriso age 62, of Leslie, passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held on Monday May 6th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m at the Leslie Methodist Church. Rev. Tommy Mason will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Smithville City Cemetery. The family will have a visitation...

Mr. Ervan Mauldin Ariail Jr.

Mr. Ervan Mauldin Ariail Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

Ervan Mauldin Ariail, Jr. passed away on April 30, 2024. A longtime resident of Americus, Ervan was born October 21, 1938, the son of Ruth Carson Ariail and Ervan Mauldin Ariail, Sr. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 2 PM, at First Baptist Church of Americus, and Reverend Keith Parks will officiate. A visitation will...

Mrs. Sherri Lynn Barfield Rogers

Mrs. Sherri Lynn Barfield Rogers

Apr 23, 2024

Mrs. Sherri Lynn Barfield Rogers, age 56, of Greenville, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning April 23, 2024. Sherri was born December 18, 1967 in Washington D.C. daughter of Wayne Terry Barfield and the late Betty Jean Rushing Barfield. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 32...

Mr. John Walker Davidson Sr

Mr. John Walker Davidson Sr

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. John Walker Davidson, Sr. age 93 of Americus passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Father Jim Barton will officiate the service. The family will greet friends Wednesday following the service at the graveside and other times the...

Mrs. Diane Hicks Reeves

Mrs. Diane Hicks Reeves

Apr 20, 2024

Diane Hicks Reeves age 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Diane was born December 28, 1948 in Americus. She was the daughter of the late Dan Hicks and Elsie Whitaker Hicks Schell. A 1966 graduate of Americus High School, she was...