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Linda Ann Bradshaw
Sep 30, 2025
Mrs. Linda Ann Bradshaw, 75, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Bradshaw officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born on June 26, 1950, in Blakely, GA, Linda was the...
Walter Gary Newsom
Sep 28, 2025
Walter “Gary” Newsom, of Leesburg, Georgia, and Inverness, FL, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at his home in Leesburg, GA. Born on May 17, 1945, in Waycross, Georgia, he was the son of Robert Walter Newsom and Geraldine (O’Berry) Newsom. He grew up in Georgia and then in Florida, where he eventually met his beloved wife, Beatrice (“Bea”)...
Douglas "Doug" Joseph Joffrion
Sep 27, 2025
Mr. Douglas Joseph Joffrion, 85, of Morgan, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home.
Born on January 23, 1940, in Thibodaux, LA, Doug was the son of the late Charley Joffrion and Theresa Moise Joffrion. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps and worked in law enforcement in...
Jimmy Lee Hall
Sep 24, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Lee Hall, 39, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service.
Born on February 15, 1986, in Albany, Jimmy...
Deloris "Jeannie" Jean Mello
Sep 23, 2025
Ms. Deloris “Jeannie” Jean Mello, 76, of Leary, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her son’s home in Montezuma.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg with Bro. Roy Bradshaw officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born...
Alphia Virginia Denton
Sep 21, 2025
Ms. Alphia Virginia Denton, 62, of Poulan, peacefully passed away at her sister’s home in Sylvester on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
The family will host a memorial service at a later date.
Virginia was born on January 2, 1963, in Albany, GA to the late Sam and Mary Denton. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working in the medical field...
William "Buddy" Lawson Mash, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. William “Buddy” Lawson Mash, Jr., 75, of Bronwood, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his beloved family on Friday morning, September 12, 2025, at his home.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 15,...
Lillian Joyce Dowling
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Joyce Dowling, 88, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Leesburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Lee Smith will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery.
Born on November 16, 1936,...
Heidi Renee Schiro Tennison
Sep 8, 2025
Mrs. Heidi S. Tennison, 54, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Heidi was born and raised in Albany, Ga, where she graduated from Albany High School in 1989. Later, after graduating from high school, she started her career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent 28+ years with the company. She made...
Kevin Boyd Hawes
Sep 1, 2025
Mr. Kevin Boyd Hawes, 67, of Leesburg, tragically passed away from an accident on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Leesburg.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church of Lee County with Rev. Mark Spraggins officiating. Celebrate Recovery will meet at the Church at 6:00 p.m. The family will visit with...
Jefferson Lucious Boswell
Aug 31, 2025
Mr. Jefferson L. Boswell, 62, of Leesburg passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
No services are planned.
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Sue Carol Willis Braswell
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Sue Carol Willis Braswell, 75, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. Following the funeral, she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in the Hillcrest Cemetery, in Sylvester.
Born on...
Millicent Gaile Bartlett
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Millicent Gaile Bartlett, 80, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her side.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with her son, Minister Jason Bartlett and Minister...
Edward Joe Walker
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Edward Joe Walker, 56, of Valdosta and formally of Putney, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born August 17, 1969, in Moultrie, Ed worked...
Vivian Storey Mercer
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Storey Mercer, 84, of Albany and formerly of Tifton, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Born on January 11, 1941, in Anniston, AL, Mrs. Mercer was the daughter of the late Crawford and Gladys Turner Storey. She worked for many years for the Tift County Board of Education where she oversaw the dietary department....
Terry Edward Rainey
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Terry Edward Rainey, 60, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the home of his mother, in Leesburg.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born on March 30, 1965, in...
Diane DeFord Coley
Aug 16, 2025
Ms. Diane DeFord Coley, 82, of Leesburg and formerly of Dawson, peacefully passed away at the home of her sister Ruby Smith in Leesburg on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born on April 16, 1943, in Augusta, Diane was the daughter of the late John DeFord and Carolyn Herrington Proctor. She had a servant’s heart and loved caring for others. She worked...
Karen Bernard
Jul 31, 2025
Karen Sue Jones Bernard, of Lee County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 31, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1965, in Tifton, Georgia.
Karen attended public schools in Cook County, Georgia, and graduated in 1983. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Valdosta State University in 1987. She was...
Timothy Joseph Zoellick
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Timothy Joseph Zoellick, 71, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on June 18, 1954, in Albany, Mr. Zoellick was the son of the late Robert Lee Zoellick and Delores Luther Zoellick. He was a talented singer, guitarist, and absolutely loved music. In his later years he found much joy in playing church music at his...
Anthony Jason Spires
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. Anthony Jason Spires, 62, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Born on October 19, 1962, in Ocilla, GA, Mr. Spires loved animals, enjoyed helping people, watching T.V., and was of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Those left to cherish his memory include his best friend and caregiver for over 40...
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