Obituaries
Mr. Ralph Helms Norton
Mr. Ralph Helms Norton, age 71, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence, with his family by his side. Funeral services will ...
Chris Lewis, Author at Americus Times-Recorder
Obituaries
Charlie Boyd Jackson
Charlie Boyd Jackson, 69, of Dawson, GA, died March 10, 2023 in Grady Memorial Hospital from work related injuries. A graveside funeral service will be ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, March 13, 2023 8:01 am
Obituaries
Mrs. Claire Smith Simmerson
Mrs. Claire Smith Simmerson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, Sunday, February 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 2, 2023 2:26 pm
News Main
Locals and Tourists in Plains reflect on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter
By Ken Gustafson PLAINS, GA – There are many ways to describe what former President Jimmy Carter has meant to the nation and the world, ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:50 am
Obituaries
Grace Carswell Bell
Grace Carswell Bell, age 99, of Americus, GA passed away on February 14, 2023, after an extended illness under the care of Baptist Village ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, February 17, 2023 8:09 am
Obituaries
Thelma Griger Carter
Thelma Griger Carter, age 77, of Americus, GA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wilcox ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:15 pm
Obituaries
Ms. Lorine Jackie Barksdale-Bendever
Ms. Lorine Jackie Barksdale-Bendever, 73 of Ellaville, passed away at South East Health in Dothan, Al. on February 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held on ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 2:04 pm
Obituaries
Sara Lou Stevenson
Sara Lou Stevenson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14,2023. She was born in Jakin, Georgia on September 28, 1931. She was the daughter of ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:37 pm
Local News
Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
From Staff Reports TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. [BNI], died Monday, Feb. ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:03 pm
Local News
Community Service Built on Collaborative Partnerships
AMERICUS—Georgia has long been known as “Great for Business.” The citizens of Americus are now calling for this city to also be, “Great for ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:49 am
Local news
GBI Makes Arrest in Aggravated Assault Case in Americus
Americus, GA (February 1, 2023) – Taris Hollomon, Jr., age 27, of Americus, GA, has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, three ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, February 2, 2023 8:57 am
Obituaries
Gordon Barksdale
Gordon Barksdale, age 81, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Annie Claire Barksdale; grandparents, ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:49 pm
Obituaries
Mr. Louis Bridges
Mr. Louis Bridges, age 94, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 PM on ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:26 am
Obituaries
Mary Ellen Higgins Hawkins
On Saturday, January 7th , Mary Ellen Hawkins, beloved Mother and friend to many, passed away three months shy of her 100th birthday. Mary ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, January 12, 2023 9:34 am
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Dr. Hugh Lamon Moates
Dr. Hugh Lamon Moates, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Services are planned for 3:00 PM on ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, January 9, 2023 8:27 am
Obituaries
Cecilia Ann Scott Chambless
Cecilia Ann Scott Chambless went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 6, 2023 12:14 pm
Obituaries
Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood
Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood, age 93 young, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at her residence in Covington, LA. She was born ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, January 6, 2023 10:41 am
Local News
GBI Investigates Death in Sumter County, GA
Sumter County (December 22, 2022) – The GBI is investigating the death of an Americus man after a shooting incident that happened last night at ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:54 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Elevated Fluoride Levels Detected in AMERICUS The City of Americus collected water samples from Americus’ water treatment plants ...
