Obituary Listing
Shirley Dean Farr Gillespie
Mar 30, 2026
Shirley Dean Farr Gillespie, age 89, passed away March 30, 2026, at her home in Americus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held 11:30 A.M, Thursday, April 2, 2026 in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. Internment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens....
Amelia Elizabeth Player
Mar 28, 2026
Mrs. Amelia Elizabeth Player age 97, of Americus, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida. Funeral arrangements at this time are incomplete and will be announced by Aldridge funeral & cremation services. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family, please visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the...
Dorothy Ann Stuckey Crook
Mar 16, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Stuckey Crook, of Americus, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Perfect Care Personal Care Home. She was born on March 28, 1941, in Oakland, Georgia.
Mrs. Crook dedicated over 40 years of service to the Sumter County Board of Education as a beloved school bus driver. She had a genuine love for people and was...
Robert Earl Hoffman
Mar 14, 2026
Mr. Robert Earl Hoffman, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Robert was born January 2, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Charles Hoffman and the late Lucille Surles Hoffman.
He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed throughout his entire...
Maria Candelaria Costilla de Gonzalez
Mar 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Maria Candelaria Costilla de Gonzalez
Maria Candelaria Costilla de Gonzalez, born February 2, 1948, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, was a woman whose life was built on love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Maria’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved deeply and gave endlessly to those around her. Her home was always filled with warmth,...
Clarence "Gene" Reeves
Mar 7, 2026
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Reeves of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away on March 7, 2026. Gene was born on November 10, 1939, to the late J. H. (Jake) and Mildred Davis Reeves. Gene graduated in 1957 from Americus High School and attended the University of Georgia. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Gene was a man of many talents....
Janis Kelley Lacy
Mar 7, 2026
Mrs. Janis Kelley Lacy age 73, of Leslie, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. at graveside at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on March 10, 2026.
Born August 3, 1952 to the late Bud Kelley and Allene Bradley Kelley. She was one of four sisters that shared a great bond throughout...
William Ralph Woods, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
William Ralph "Billy" Woods, Jr., passed away on March 4th, 2026 at his residence in Americus, Georgia, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born December 15, 1942, in Comer, Alabama, the son of the late Ralph Woods and Lucile Gary Woods. He graduated from Americus High School in 1961. He attended Georgia Southwestern College and the University...
Lonnie Hollis Duke
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Lonnie Hollis Duke, age 82, of Americus, passed away on March 2, 2026 at his home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M, Monday March 9th at Calvary Baptist Church in Leslie. Rev. William Hall will officiate the service. The family will greet friends at Lonnie’s home on Sunday March 8th from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Lonnie was...
William Spann
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. William H. Spann Jr., 71, of Preston, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Perfect Care Personal Care Home. He was born June 16, 1954, in Richland, Georgia. Mr. Spann was formerly employed as a groundskeeper for the Georgia Visitors Center in Plains, Georgia. He loved farm animals. He especially enjoyed raising chickens and attending chicken sales. In his...
Morgan Whaley
Mar 1, 2026
Kristen Morgan Whaley, born December 16, 1987, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2026, after a long journey with a cancer called Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, High Grade. Throughout her cancer journey, she kept the Lord first and foremost as her focus and her faith never wavered. Morgan’s service will be at Central Baptist Church, Americus, on Sunday...
Jimmy Bolin
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Durrell “Buddy” Bolin, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on February 22, 2026, with his beloved wife, Penny, and faithful dog, Abbey, by his side. A memorial service will be held Thursday February 26th at 2:00 P.M. at First Methodist Church in Americus. The family will receive friend from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the...
Lynne McChargue
Feb 22, 2026
Donna Lynne Dickerson McChargue age 50, passed Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27th in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Troy Fripp will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m....
Nell Louise Williams Brown
Feb 14, 2026
Ms. Nell Louise Williams Brown, age 89, passed away peacefully at Perfect Care on Saturday, February 14, 2026. A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Westview Cemetery in Moultrie, GA 31768. Rev. Mark Carter and Rev. Dorsia Atkinson will officiate the service.
Nell Louise Williams was born May 28, 1936 in Moultrie, GA to the...
Robert Neal Morrow Sr.
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Robert Neal Morrow, age 80, of Preston, Georgia, formerly of Lutz, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home in Preston on February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Robert’s life on February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at New Beginnings, 18935 Michigan Lane, Spring Hill, Florida 34610.
Robert was born on September 19,...
Russell Graddy Surles
Jan 31, 2026
Russell Graddy Surles, 79, of Richland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Russell was born on September 14, 1946, to the late T.L. and Verdie Surles. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Aimee Surles;...
Marice Faye Brown Richardson
Jan 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marice Faye Richardson, a beloved member of the Thomasville and Americus communities, who unexpectedly passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 85. Born January 27, 1941 in Meridian, MS, she was the first of two daughters born to A.N. and Marjorie Brown who both preceded her...
Hearde Eugene "Gene" Davis
Jan 24, 2026
Mr. Hearde Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 70, of Athens, Ga, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 24, 2026 after an extended illness. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 A.M in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Sam Maves will officiate the services. The family will accept friends from 10:00 A.M....
Carolyn Lashley Powell
Jan 15, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Lashley Powell, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. Hugh Harbort and Rev. Stephen Fripp, will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends Saturday, from 10:00 a.m....
William Larry Landers
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. William Larry Landers, age 75, of Americus, passed away at his home peacefully on January 14, 2026. A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M, Monday January 19th, 2026 in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. William Larry Landers was born January 16, 1950 to the late William and Anita Landers. He was a highly decorated Army Veteran who served during...
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