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James Calvin Speer

James Calvin Speer, age 86 of Americus, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

He was born in Bronwood, GA to the late James Calvin Speer, Sr. and Clara Merle Mathews Speer Clark. He received his masters in education from The University of Georgia and retired from the electronics department at Columbus Technical School and South Georgia Technical College. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Americus.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Lilllian Hobbs Speer. His four daughters; Pamela Ann Speer Barfield (Larry) of Millwood, GA., Patricia Lynn Speer Given (Marty) of Fort Mill, SC., Barbara Gail Speer Thomas (Charlie) of Cottonwood, AL, Carrie L. Cooley of Lumpkin, GA , thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife; Patsy Kennedy Speer and his daughter; Sunday Cooley.

He enjoyed building models including ships, rockets, trains, and radio controlled air planes. He was also an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed talking to people all over the United States and many other countries. Jim’s favorite pastime was watching the Georgia Bulldogs with Sara Lillian, his wife of 55 years.

A graveside service was held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Mike Truit officiated the service.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Phoebe Sumter Foundation.

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Rita Ann Herlovich Thompkins

Rita Ann Herlovich Thompkins, age 65, passed away Monday November 10, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the chapel of Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Reid Mathis will officiate the service. The family will greet friends from 11:00 A.M. until service time Saturday in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Preston City Cemetery on a later date.

Rita Ann Herlovich Thompkins was born June 24, 1960 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Jean Herlovich and Francine Herlovich, whom survives. Rita was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked in the Insurance business since 1985. Rita was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Americus.

Survivors include her husband Royce Rodney “Billy” Thompkins of Americus; her son Timothy Thompkins (Ilya) of Roopville, GA and her daughter, Tonya Thompkins of Americus. Rita is also survived by her sister, Kathy Davies of Newberry, Fl; sisters-in-law, Margaret Tondee (Donald) of Leesburg, GA, Sharon Herlovich of Tampa, FL , Mary Nell Lewis of Americus , a brother-in-law; Bill Davies of Gainesville , FL. Four grandchildren, Kassidy Belcher, Kaley Arizmendi, Royce Arizmendi, Riley Thompkins and four great grandchildren, Mckenzie Underwood, M'Kyren Laster, Adalaide Rodriguez, Adalinna Rodriguez and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her father Rita was preceded in death by a brother, John Herlovich and a niece, Tiffany Herlovich.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to any Veterinarian Hospital of choice.

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Eugenia Sanders Legg

Obituary for Eugenia Sanders Legg

Eugenia Sanders Legg, of Andersonville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 pm at Aldridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Americus, Georgia. The family will receive friends at the residence 913 Old Andersonville Road in Andersonville, GA 31711

Born on September 20, 1961, in Americus, Georgia, Eugenia was the daughter of the late Gene and Caroline Sanders. She was a proud graduate of Americus High School, Class of 1979. For over 30 years, Eugenia dedicated her professional life to Eaton/Citizens Bank, where she was an esteemed and valued employee.

Gena is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bobby, her daughter Leslie, her brother-in-law John and Ben Legg, and sisters-in-law Sara Hamilton and Judy Legg. She is survived by her granddaughter Caroline Wellons, son-in-law David Wellons, brothers-in-law Michael (Debbie), Robert, Donnie (Brenda), and sisters-in-law Margaret (Morgan) and Margie Legg, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and her cherished dog Abby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sumter Humane Society (sumterhumanesociety.org) in her memory.

Gena will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the love she shared with her family and friends.

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