Chris Lewis, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Newsletter
South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, students and ARAMARK employees honored the memory of long-time SGTC Cafeteria Director Shirley Trice with a memorial balloon ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, October 7, 2024 1:25 pm
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Mrs. Billie Standridge Wall, 86, of Ellaville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Taylor County Health and Rehab. A memorial service will ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:37 am
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Mollie Ander Glover, age 33, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, after an extended illness. Born in Bucharest, Romania, on ...
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:43 pm
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:11 pm
Jimmy Carter
A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place today in celebration of Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday in Plains, Georgia, as the 63rd Charters of ...
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:31 pm
Newsletter
Ms. Beverly Easterlin Stevenson age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Ivy Springs Assisted Living in Buford, GA. A graveside service will ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:25 pm
Newsletter
Sumter County Schools will be closed September 26-27, 2024 due to the latest hurricane warning. The schools will reopen on Monday, September 30, 2024.
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:02 pm
Newsletter
Closed Thursday, September 26, 2024 All Schley County schools Furlow Charter School Southland Academy will close Thursday, 9/26 – Lower grades will dismiss at 11:45am, ...
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:58 pm
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Mr. Robert M. Murray, age 83, of Americus, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. A funeral service will be held on ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 23, 2024 1:03 pm
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Mr. William Carey “Billy” Deriso age 67, of Leslie, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Graveside services will be held ...
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by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:21 am
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Mrs. Dianne Dillard Rowland, age 83, passed away on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:03 pm
Newsletter
Francis Dennis Pryor, Jr. peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on September 1st, 2024. Born in Albany, GA on July 30th, 1929, Denny was raised ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 16, 2024 11:13 am
education
A new South Georgia Technical College Foundation limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp and Sumter Counties was established recently in ...
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by Chris Lewis, Friday, September 13, 2024 11:12 am
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Lesley Carol Holloway, 43, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born October 4, 1980 in Germany to Morrison and Linda ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:05 am
education
Demetria Norris, a counselor with the Stewart County School District and a U.S. Army veteran, recently had the opportunity to job shadow at South Georgia ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:55 am
Local News
Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $100.8 million in fiscal year 2023, according to a new detailed report released by ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, August 19, 2024 12:27 pm
Obituaries
Janet Carolyn Wood of Cobb passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence at the age of 75. Born in Summers County, West Virginia, ...
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by Chris Lewis, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:32 pm
Obituaries
Dannelle (Danny) Westbrook Messner died peacefully at home Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 97. Born in Americus to Daniel and Jewel Westbrook, ...
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by Chris Lewis, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:24 pm
Obituaries
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 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:15 pm
Obituaries
Sharon Stanley Shirah, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted French teacher passed away on August 3rd. Born on April 3, 1950 in New ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:32 am
Obituaries
Dr. Frank Mitchell Lowrey III went to live eternally with His Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024. What is perfect joy for him at ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:38 am
Newsletter
By Laura McConatha On July 8-12, Sumter Players held its annual KidsWeek and TeenWeek Theatre Camp at the Rylander Theatre, with more than 60 youth ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:40 pm
Obituaries
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 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Monday, July 15, 2024 1:36 pm
Obituaries
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 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:00 am
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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 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 3:31 pm
Local News
The community is invited to attend a Welcome Reception honoring GSW’s 12th President, Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 4:00 ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:39 am
Obituaries
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, ...
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by Chris Lewis, Thursday, June 20, 2024 9:58 am
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by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:26 pm
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