Obituary Listing

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...

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...