Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

Danny Ray Swain, Sr.

Danny Ray Swain, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Danny Ray Swain, Sr., 68, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his family.

The service honoring his life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Chuck Smith will...

Kenneth Lee Gulick

Kenneth Lee Gulick

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Lee Gulick, 79, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Born on September 27, 1945, in Romney, W.V., Ken enjoyed tinkering and fixing things. He always seemed to stay busy and greatly enjoyed older automobiles, especially Ford Anglia’s. He worked for many years in construction, was of the Christian faith, and will be greatly missed.

Those left...

Billie Joyce Jacobs

Billie Joyce Jacobs

Mar 9, 2025

Mrs. Billie Joyce Jacobs, 72, of Leslie, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her granddaughter's home in Leesburg.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, in...

Benjamin Keith Massey

Benjamin Keith Massey

Mar 8, 2025

Benjamin Keith Massey, 21, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The family will host a memorial service honoring his life at a later date.

Born November 24, 2003, in Warner Robins, GA he was the son of Robbin Massey and Kelly Massey. He currently worked in the construction industry as an insulation installer. Ben loved to have fun and spend...

Linda Laurel Watson

Linda Laurel Watson

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Linda Laurel Watson, 80, of Leesburg passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. 

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Albany. Rev. Josh Bower will officiate, and the family will receive friends following the service. 

Born February 2, 1945, in Traverse City, MI,...

Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Usry

Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Usry

Feb 26, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Usry, 80, of Smithville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Americus. 

Services honoring his life will be conducted on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 332 S. Lee St. Americus, GA 31709 at 10:00 am. Rev. Samuel Aniekwe will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service at...

Steven "Steve" Mason Braswell

Steven "Steve" Mason Braswell

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Steven “Steve” Mason Braswell, 74, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle. Pastor Noah Phillips will officiate with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, in Sylvester.

Born on February 6, 1951, in Moultrie, Steve was the son of...

John "Chuck" Charles Caldbeck

John "Chuck" Charles Caldbeck

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. John “Chuck” Charles Caldbeck, 59, of Albany, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home.

Born on March 25, 1965, in Memphis, TN, John was the son of the late William and Sandy Caldbeck. He worked at Star Racing in Americus in his earlier years and for the Albany Rescue Mission for many years where he enjoyed working...

Walter S. Loper, Jr.

Walter S. Loper, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Walter S. Loper, Jr., 73, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.

According to his wishes, there will be no formal services. 

Walt was born April 20, 1951, in Florida to the late Walter S. Loper, Sr. and Nora Lee Wiggins Loper. He worked for many years in the construction industry as...

Rachael Holland Branch

Rachael Holland Branch

Jan 27, 2025

Rachael Holland Branch, 77, affectionately known as “Nene” passed away on January 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church Leesburg. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Rev David Goodson and Dr....

Peggy Jean Skinner

Peggy Jean Skinner

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Jean Skinner, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate. Following the service,...

Timothy Bruce McDonald

Timothy Bruce McDonald

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Timothy Bruce McDonald, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. 

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Providence Cemetery, in Worth County. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service. 

Born on April 20, 1959, in Albany, Timothy worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts, enjoyed...

David Wayne Conley

David Wayne Conley

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. David Wayne Conley, 68, of Poulan, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 19, 1956, in Sylvester, Mr. Conley was the son of the late James and Dorothy Suggs Conley. He worked for Georgia Pacific for many years, and for the City of Poulan. He was an...

TSgt. John Stanley Neeld, USAF (Ret.)

TSgt. John Stanley Neeld, USAF (Ret.)

Jan 22, 2025

TSgt. John Stanley Neeld, USAF (Ret.), 91, of Baconton, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home, while surrounded by his beloved family. 

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery, in Inglis, FL with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. Military Honors will be...

John Steven VanTassel

John Steven VanTassel

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. John Steven VanTassel, 64, of Dawson and formerly of Holiday, FL, unexpectedly passed away on the evening of Monday, January 20, 2025. 

According to his wishes, there will be no formal services. 

Born September 15, 1960, in Clearwater, FL, he was the son of the late, Robert and Joan VanTassel. John retired from Publix where he worked for many years as...

James "Jim" Samuel Durham

James "Jim" Samuel Durham

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. James “Jim” Samuel Durham, 78, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Rd. Albany, GA. 31721. Father Kyle Mackey will officiate with a reception following. 

Born on November 19, 1946, in Moultrie, Jim was the...

Carlene "Gale" Dacalio

Carlene "Gale" Dacalio

Jan 19, 2025

Mrs. Carlene “Gale” Dacalio, 65, of Dawson, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with her sister Elaine officiating.

Born on June 11, 1959, in England she was the daughter of Carlton Roberts and Janice Hunt Wooley. She...

Angela Joy McMickle

Angela Joy McMickle

Jan 19, 2025

Mrs. Angela Joy McMickle, 60, of Lee County, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her beloved family. 

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate and the family will visit with friends...

Robert La'Don Woodham, Jr.

Robert La'Don Woodham, Jr.

Jan 14, 2025

Mr. Robert La’Don Woodham, Jr., 56, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. 

Born on August 5, 1968, Robert absolutely loved computers and was a talented computer technician. He enjoyed fishing and watching football with his father, and spending time with his family. He worked for Outdoor Network, was of the Baptist faith, and loved his...

Jeff Corey Fitzgerald

Jeff Corey Fitzgerald

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Jeff Corey Fitzgerald, 46, of Leesburg, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. 

According to his wishes, there will be no services.

Born February 7, 1978, in Albany, he was the son of James Fitzgerald and Linda Brock Fitzgerald. He worked in the construction industry for many years and in his free time he enjoyed bowling and being with family...

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