Obituaries
Mrs. Frances Delores Chappell
Mrs. Frances Delores Chappell, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Born January 10, 1939 in Center ...
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Sybil H. Crawford
We are sad to announce the passing of our Mother, , at the age of 97, on June 22, 2023. She was surrounded by ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 4:20 pm
Jimmy Carter
A political “turning point”: Jimmy Carter and his 1962 GA. State Senate run
by D. Jason Berggren Note: D. Jason Berggren is an associate professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State University. As part of the Americus ...
by Chris Lewis, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 8:14 am
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William (Bill) Dunham Hart III
William (Bill) Dunham Hart III of Fairhope, Alabama, and Whitefish, Montana, passed away unexpectedly in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 17, 2023. He was there ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, June 2, 2023 7:28 am
News
SW Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charge, Sold Stolen Rifles
ALBANY, Ga. – An Americus, Georgia, resident with a criminal history pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm after he was arrested stealing rifles from ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:18 pm
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Sharon Denise Hargrove McLeRoy
Sharon Denise Hargrove McLeRoy, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Born October 28, 1960 in ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:48 am
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Mrs. Carlise Peel Moncrief
Mrs. Carlise Peel Moncrief, age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Leesburg, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:46 am
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Mr. Earnest Earl “Cutter” Gammage, Jr.
Mr. Earnest Earl “Cutter” Gammage, Jr., age 92, passed away on Sunday evening, March 26, 2023, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11:00 ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:44 am
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Mr. Daniel E. “Dan” Rhyne
Mr. Daniel E. “Dan” Rhyne, age 96, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on ...
by Chris Lewis, Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:39 am
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Mrs. Louise Maye Anthony
Mrs. Louise Maye Anthony, age 73, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Pruitt Health Center in Ashburn, GA. A memorial service will be ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, March 24, 2023 10:44 am
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Bernice Louise Johnson Cullison
Bernice Louise Johnson Cullison passed away March 23, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Bernice was born on January 28, 1933 to Pearl Holley ...
by Chris Lewis, Friday, March 24, 2023 10:40 am
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Mrs. Louise Maye Anthony
Mrs. Louise Maye Anthony, age 73, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Pruitt Health Center in Ashburn, GA. A memorial service will be ...
by Chris Lewis, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:17 am
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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 ...
by Chris Lewis, Monday, March 13, 2023 8:03 am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, ...
