Obituary Listing
Betty Driver Ellis
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth Driver “Betty” Ellis passed away peacefully on the morning of April 22, 2026, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
She was born on December 24, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia, the daughter of Agnes Johnson Driver and Guy Fletcher Driver. She was raised in Athens, Georgia, where her father served as principal of Athens High School and her mother taught...
Lynda Champion McKenzie
Apr 24, 2026
Lynda Champion McKenzie, born September 5, 1948, passed away April 24, 2026, surrounded by her children, at Phoebe Sumter hospital in Americus, GA.
Mrs. McKenzie was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Champion, Sr. and Lillian Flint Champion of Aberdeen, MD. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Maryland.
She was joined in Blessed Union to her husband, the...
Gloria Christine Paul
Apr 19, 2026
Gloria Christine English, age 74, passed away on April 19, 2026 at Perfect Care. A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Lebanon Cemetery. Rev. Walt Deloach will officiate the service.
Gloria Christine English was born on February 9, 1952 to the late Richard and Veta Paul. She was a hard worker and loved to stay...
Elsie Vivian Schell
Apr 18, 2026
Elsie Schell, age 93, passed away on April 18, 2026 at Perfect Care. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.
Elsie Vivian Whitaker was born on October 16, 1932 to the late Joseph...
Brenda Bush Crawford
Apr 16, 2026
Ms. Brenda Bush Crawford, age 70, passed away April 16, 2025 at Perfect Care surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held Monday, April 20, 2026 from 1:00 P.M to 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral service will be held Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. following the visitation in the...
Bettie Hargrove Mooney
Apr 15, 2026
Bettie Hargrove Mooney, age 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bettie’s life was defined by her love for her family and her creative spirit.
Born on July 1, 1940, in Dooly County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Cullen Hargrove and the late Elizabeth Hargrove Bagley. She resided in Sumter County...
Olivia Ruth Wilson
Apr 14, 2026
Olivia R. Wilson, born June 9, 1967, in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was a woman known for her generous spirit, kind heart, and unwavering willingness to help anyone in need.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2026 in the Chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Stephen...
Alvin Walker Spence
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Alvin Walker Spence, age 92 of Americus, passed away Monday April 13, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M, Friday, April 17, 2026 at Lee Street Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. at the Methodist Church. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev....
Jon Allan Suggs
Apr 11, 2026
Jon Allan Suggs, Sr. passed away on April 11, 2026.
He was born July 16, 1947 to the late Joseph Emory Suggs, Jr. and Jessie Mae McShan Suggs in Americus, GA. He graduated from Americus High School and South Georgia Technical and Vocational School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972 and was a Specialist Five serving in...
Barbara Avera Bowen
Apr 10, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Avera Bowen, age 87 of Americus, passed away on April 10, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held 4:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, 2026 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M. Internment...
Joe Monroe Buchanan, Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
Mr. Joe Monroe “JM” Buchanan, Jr., age 86 of Plains passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time.
JM was born on July 3, 1939 to the late Joe and Ruby Buchanan. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting or fishing. He was very talented at wood working. He retired...
Betty Sanders Whitt
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Betty Sanders Whitt, age 92, of Americus, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Americus. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until service time. A private interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev....
Alfred Douglas Hargrove, Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Alfred “Al” Douglas Hargrove
December 21, 1942 – April 3, 2026
Alfred “Al” Douglas Hargrove, a devoted husband, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, decorated veteran, and accomplished engineer, passed away April 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 2:00 PM at Aldridge Funeral Home with visitation to follow.
Al was born on December 21, 1942, and grew...
Nicholas John Smarra III
Mar 30, 2026
Mr. Nicholas John Smarra III, age 55, passed away on March 30, 2026. Services will be announced at a later date.
Nicholas was born April 3, 1971 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his parents, Nicholas John Smarra, Jr. and Gayle Smarra. He had obtained a degree of Science in Public Health, a Bachelor’s of Science in Physics and a Minor in Electrical...
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
Amelia Elizabeth Cole Player, 97, of Americus, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Paula Chappell, in Gainesville, FL.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on April 11, 2026, at Central Baptist Church, with Dr. Bryan C. Myers, Senior Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at...
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....
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