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Carl Eugene Daniel, 57 of Americus, GA, passed away Friday October 23, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at Central Baptist Church. Dr. Bryan Myers will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 25th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Aldridge Funeral Services. Carl Eugene Daniel was born August 4, 1963 in Americus. He was the son of the ...late William Phillips Daniel and Donna Joan Hamilton Crumpton. He served in the United States Navy and the United States Navy Reserves. After his military service, Carl worked for Imerys in Andersonville as a Shipping Forman. He attended Central Baptist Church and Greater Vision Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Stacie Salter Daniel; his mother Donna Joan Hamilton Crumpton, two daughters and son-in-law, Alison Brooke Daniel of Americus and Brittany Daniel Benson (Corey) of Gainesville GA. A sister and brother-in-law, Merry Leigh Singley (Robert) of Americus and a brother and sister-in-law, Phillip Daniel (Lisa) of Americus. A sister-in-law Teresa Wellons (Greg) of Americus and brothers-in-law, Henry Salter Jr. and Chad Salter. His father-in-law, Lamar Salter and a grandson Lander Benson also survive. In addition to his father, Carl was preceded in death by his step-father Pat Crumpton and mother-in-law Alice Salter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Law Foundation 205 East Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709 or to Phoebe Sumter Oncology 126 Us Hwy 280 Americus, GA 31719. To sign the online guestbook and share your condolences to the family, visit aldridgefuneralservices.com Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Pete Smith age 72 of Americus, GA passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, GA. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Americus-Sumter High School Alton Shell Stadium at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Hugh DeLoach and Rev. Bud Womack will officiate. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pete Smith was born January 8, 1948 in Americus, GA. He was the son of the late Morris Broughton Smith and the late Evelyn Jennings Smith. P...ete graduated from Americus Highschool. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Pete was a State Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol for 32 years. He retired a Master Trooper in the Safety Education Division of the Georgia State Patrol. After retirement he was elected Sumter County Sherriff and served Sumter County for the past 16 years. He was a member of the Georgia Sheriff Association, a member of the Board of Directors and past President of the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Home. He was appointed by the Governor to serve as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. He enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting and fishing with family and friends. Pete was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many people of Sumter County and people all over Georgia. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Carol Robinson Smith, three daughters, Hope Deriso (Don) of Americus, Kerri Ewing (Bo) of Americus, Amy Davis of Eastman and five grandchildren, Chandler Davis, Morgan Deriso, Macie Deriso, Savannah Grace Ewing and Sawyer Ewing. Two sisters-in-law Willene Smith, Diane Jenkins and a brother and sister-in-law James Robinson and wife Verlyn. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother Morris Smith. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Home Foundation 3000 Hwy 42 North McDonough, GA 30253. To sign the online guestbook and share your condolences to the family, visit aldridgefuneralservices.com Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Waddell age 80, of Americus passed away Friday, October 02, 2020 at Perfect Care in Americus. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2020 graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Steve Golden and Rev. Brad Gleeson will officiate. Friends are welcome to visit the family at the home of Mark and Crystal Waddell 818 South Lee Street. Mary McCrary Waddell was born March 16, 1940 in TyTy, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Walter Lynwood McCra...ry and the late Sally Angeline Fowler McCrary. Mrs. Waddell was a homemaker, a self-employed seamstress and the owner of Ice Cream World formally in Americus. She was a charter member of Life Point Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Goodin of Butler and two sons and daughters-in-law, John Waddell and Jeanna of Omega, GA and Mark Waddell and Crystal of Americus, a son-in-law Mike Hardester, and a brother and sister-in-law, Nathan McCrary and Jean of Severn, Maryland. Eleven Grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa Scott (Chris), Chris Goodin (Tiffany), Travis Goodin (Holly), Michael Hardester (Laura), Jenny Gleeson (Brad), Anna Weldon, Isabella Waddell, Macy Weldon, Mallory Jane Waddell, Gage Waddell and Mary-Margaret Waddell. Ten great grandchildren also survive, as well as special friends Elaine Borders and Everett Byrd. Mrs. Waddell was preceded in death by her husband Buford Earl Waddell, a daughter Jane Hardester and a brother Gene McCrary. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church 846 Lane Store Road Americus, Ga. 31709. To sign the online guestbook and share your condolences to the family, visit aldridgefuneralservices.com Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Reverend John Paul Dent, age 73 of Americus GA, passed away Friday September 18, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 graveside at Evergreen Cemetery in Cordele. Rev. James Burke, Rev. Thomas Derryberry and Rev. Marion Atkinson will officiate. A visitation will be held Sunday, September 20th from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Aldridge Funeral Services. The following gentleman will be recognized as honorary pallbearers Briggs Arrington, Jim O...’Neal, Samuel Cover and the men of Lighthouse Baptist Church. John Paul Dent was born August 14, 1947 in Ideal, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mack Frederick Dent and the late Mamie Lucy Parks Dent. Mr. Dent graduated from Tennessee Temple University in 1979 with a degree in Theology. He Pastored Lighthouse Baptist Church in Americus for thirty-five years. Mr. Dent was a Godly man. He loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He instilled the importance of knowing Jesus Christ as your personal savior to his family and church congregation. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David Dent and Tonya of Americus. A daughter and son-in-law, Amanda Hall and Lee of Baconton, GA. One sister and brother-in-law Carolyn O’Neal and Jim of San Antonio, TX and a brother and sister-in-law, Fred Dent and Faye of Sylvester, GA. Three grandchildren Abigail Dent, Alli Dent and Madison Ebbers survive. Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church P.O. Box 235 Americus, Ga. 31719 or to Still Water Boarding School 119001 Road 505 Union, MS 39365. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit www.aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. David Randel Wooden, 62, of Americus, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral Services on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Chris Wooden will officiate. Interment will follow in the Leslie City Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Aldridge Funeral Services on Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00. Mr. Wooden was born on December 17, 1957 in Ch...attanooga, TN. He worked as a correction officer and he also worked as Superintendent of ground and maintenance for the City of Americus. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include: his wife, Sandra Hawkins Wooden of Americus; three daughters and sons-in- law, Misty Daniel (Scott) of Americus; Crystal Melton (Michael) of Americus; Chelsea McBride (Richard) of Perry; three sons, Adam Wooden of Americus; Josh Martin of Americus, Devin Gordon of Americus; one sister, Gail Mooney of Americus; five brothers, Donald Wooden of Andersonville; Kenneth McKinney of Andersonville; Steve White of Leslie; Alan White of Ellaville; Billy White of Americus; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A number of nieces and nephews also survived. Mr. Wooden was preceded in death by his parents John Edgar Wooden and Laura Genive McElhaney Melvin. Two sisters, Joyce Green, and Kathy Hardee. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. Dale Allen Wynn age 56, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, Ga. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus, GA. Rev. Troy Fripp will officiate. Mr. Wynn was born on October 3, 1963 in Americus, GA. son of the late John Allen Wynn and the late Quenelle Fletcher Wynn. He was a registered nurse. He is survived by his sister Dana Wainwright and brother in law Jeff... Wainwright of Reynolds, GA. Three nephews, Tyler Wainwright and wife Avoly, Payton Wainwright and wife Rachel and Logan Wainwright. One great nephew Haines Wainwright. He was preceded in death by his parents John Allen Wynn and Quenelle Fletcher Wynn To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Ms. Sara Frances Saliba Webb, 96, of Americus, GA passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, GA. A private graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 10:00AM. Rev. Tom Dowdy will officiate the service. Ms. Webb was born on July 31, 1924 in Cordele, GA to the late Fletcher Clinton Clark and the late Frances Clyde Clark. She worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. William Anderson worked as a Real Estat...e agent and she also helped her husband operate George’s Restaurant. Ms. Webb is survived by her two daughters, Mikki Saliba Ferguson (John) of Americus GA; Harriet Frantz (Bill) of Boaz, AL; two sons, Gary Clark Saliba (Jason Greenlees) of Columbus, GA; George Michael Saliba Jr. (JoAnn) of Cobb; three sisters, Betty Hargrove of Americus, GA; Shirley Lashley of Montezuma, GA; Eleanor Wilson of Macon, GA; three brothers, Jimmy Clark (Charlotte) of Columbus, GA; Billy Clark of Leslie, GA; Tommy Clark (Doris) of Columbus, NC; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Ms. Webb was preceded in death by her first husband George Michael Saliba as well as her second husband Dr. William Gary Webb. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that contributions be made to Phoebe Sumter Hospice, 126 E. Furlow St., Americus, GA 31709. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Ms. Leila Stapleton Buchanan, 80, of Atlanta, departed this life, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Northside Hospital. Leila was born in Americus, Georgia on December 18, 1939. Leila graduated from Americus High School and attended Auburn University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Following college, Leila moved to Atlanta to work for Delta where she worked for over 25 years. She retired to St. Simons Island where she lived for 16 years until moving back to Atl...anta in 2017 following the death of her late husband, John Buchanan. Leila was always very generous and passionate about her family, her friends and her precious cats. She loved the finer things in life, loved to travel and loved Auburn football. She was a member of the Cassina Garden Club in St. Simmons Island for the past several years, she has been a resident at Mount Vernon Village where she cherished her nightly card games. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Buchanan. She is survived by her sisters, Frances Roberts and Elise Brumby; her nephews Connor Roberts and John Brumby; and niece and namesake, Leila Wise. A private burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, GA on August 27, 2020. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservis.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. James David Anderson, 84 of Americus, GA, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Williams Road Church of Christ. Pastor Keith Wishum will officiate. Face mask are required, and social distancing must be observed. Interment will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. The following gentlemen will serve as Pallbearers; John Brown, Bubba Turpin, Donnie Roland, Bo Sullivan, Bill Star and ...Jeff Williams. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25th at Aldridge Funeral Services. Mr. Anderson was born December 10, 1935 in Blakely, Georgia. He was the son of the late Robert E. Anderson and the late Mary Evelyn Dykes Anderson. He worked for Delta Airlines for 32 years. He was raised in Central Baptist Church in Americus but was a member of Williams Road Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Virginia Louise Anderson of Americus, two sons and daughters-in-law Jarrett Anderson and wife Lisa of Fort Worth, Tx and Bryan Anderson and wife Dianna of Spring, TX. Two Stepsons, Nikolaos Vertodoulos and wife Julie of Foristell, MO and Dean Davis of Decatur, TX. One sister, Sarah Lou Stevenson of Americus and a brother and sister-in-law Bobby Anderson and wife Kathe of Atlanta. Ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Anderson. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family; visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. James David Anderson, 84 of Americus, GA, passed away Friday August 14, 2020. Funeral Services are currently incomplete. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mr. Danny Dan Hubert Parker, age 71 of Americus, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Johnnie Brooks will officiate. Dan was born September 14, 1948 in Sumter County. He was the son of the late Hubert Mark Parker and the late Dorothy Rowe Parker. He farmed the family farm for many years and later retired from Locke Farm Center in Daw...son, Georgia. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Alice Candler Parker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kristen Wills (John) of Marietta, GA and Dannie Collier (Jamie) of Americus; one son and daughter-in-law Mark Parker (Jenny) of Americus; a sister June Parker of Warner Robins; a brother and sister-in-law Wayne Parker (Gay) of Huntsville, AL; eleven grandchildren, Jackson Parker, Riley Parker, Ava Caroline Wills, James Griffin, Taulman Wills, Keaton Griffin, Lainey Collier, Candler Wills, Asher Wills, Lyle Griffin, Hunter Collier; four brothers-in-law, David Deriso, Billy Deriso (Toni), Timmy Deriso and Barry Teage, and a sister-in-law, Paula Parker. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by a brother JD Parker and a brother-in-law Donnie Deriso and a sister-in-law Carol Teague. The family request memorial contributions be made to Friendship Baptist Church. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Danny Bruce Washburn, 69, passed away at his home in Americus, Georgia on July 31, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Damascus Baptist Church in Cuthbert, Georgia. Rev. David McFather will officiate. Mr. Washburn was born on Oct. 24, 1950 in Greenville, Alabama. Mr. Washburn is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra; a brother, Fred Washburn (Allyson) of Albany, Georgia; two sisters, Beverly McCollum of Dothan, Alabama and Nancy K...ondos (Christ) of Dahlonega, Georgia, and by his good friend and brother-in-law, Wayne Watson of Cuthbert, Georgia. Four stepdaughters, Montie Smith of Moore, Oklahoma; Kaye Newby, Faye Mills, and Kim Stokes of Ada, Oklahoma, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Mr. Washburn was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Washburn and Agnes Jinright and by three brothers; Jerry Washburn, Max Washburn, and Edwin Washburn. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.

Mrs. Florence Morris Brown Lamberth age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Moultrie, Georgia. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains. Rev. John Hancock will officiate. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 Friday, July 31st at Aldridge Funeral Services. Mrs. Lamberth was born August 18, 1927 in Haines City, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Joshua Pope Morris and the late Evie McL...emore Morris. She was an LPN and worked for Magnolia Manor for many years and retired from Gold Age. She was a member of Plains Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Lou Ellen Smith Miakinoff (Michael) of Moultrie, GA and Gwen Landers (Ronnie) of Plains. One sister Virginia Ware of Smithville; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Lamberth was preceded in death by her first husband Russell Edward Brown and her second husband Harvey Lamberth. A daughter Carol Annett Judy, a son Edward Earl Brown, four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 804 Cherry Street Macon, GA 31201 or a charity of choice. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements. See more