Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

Trula Mae Phillips

Trula Mae Phillips

Apr 29, 2025

Mrs. Trula Mae Phillips, 92, of Worth County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

A time of viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday May 1, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle in Putney.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025,...

Billy Andra Fallin, Sr.

Billy Andra Fallin, Sr.

Apr 27, 2025

Mr. Billy Andra Fallin, Sr., 81, of Enigma and formerly of Leslie, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.

Born on December 28, 1943, in Pavo, Billy was the son of the late Sterling Fallin and Mildred Lasseter Fallin. He served our country in the Army and worked for Western Electric for many years. He enjoyed playing...

Gene Berry

Gene Berry

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. Harry Eugene “Gene” Berry, 77, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.

Services honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Andersonville National Cemetery with military honors being presented.

Born November 10, 1947, in Cairo, IL, he was the son of the late Harry C. Berry...

Travis Ray Allen, Sr.

Travis Ray Allen, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. Travis Ray Allen, Sr., 78, of Leesburg, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Friday, April 18, 2025, from his home.

Services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Robin Chaplin will officiate.

Born August 30, 1946, in Colquitt...

Lorraine Teresa Denman Vilaseco

Lorraine Teresa Denman Vilaseco

Apr 14, 2025

Mrs. Lorraine Teresa Denman Vilaseco, 85, of Leesburg, GA, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.

A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Born on April 19, 1939, in Goshen, NY, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Everette Denman and Frances Boucher Denman....

Sam Linwood Baker

Sam Linwood Baker

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Sam Linwood Baker, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.

A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Bass officiating.

Born September 14, 1943, in New Zion, SC, he was the son of the late Charlie...

Heaven Rose Nolasco

Heaven Rose Nolasco

Apr 10, 2025

Heaven Rose Nolasco

April 10, 2025 – April 10, 2025

The words of Heaven Rose Nolasco’s mother:

“Our precious baby Heaven Rose Nolasco was born into Heaven on Tuesday morning April 8, 2025, as we received the heartbreaking news that her heart had stopped beating, with no known explanation. That night, we made the decision to begin labor, still clinging to hope for...

Ellen Marie Baggett

Ellen Marie Baggett

Apr 10, 2025

Ellen Marie Baggett, 65, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Willson Hospice House.

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

Born November 13, 1959, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Harriett Gibson. Ellen worked for many years in the orthodontic industry as an orthodontic assistant...

Billy Ray Nichols

Billy Ray Nichols

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Billy Ray Nichols, 88, of Dawson, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. 

Born on April 25, 1936, Billy was the son of the late Henry Frank Nichols and Nettie Jones Nichols. He served our country in the United States Navy and worked for many years as a supervisor for Golden Peanut Company, in Dawson. He enjoyed spending time with...

Billy Gene Sindle

Billy Gene Sindle

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Billy Gene Sindle, 93, of Albany peacefully passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Willson Hospice House.

Born on March 5, 1932, in Tinsman, AR, Billy was the son of the late William and Gladys Brown Sindle. He enjoyed sports, fishing, and was of the Christian faith. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Katherine Dell Criswell

Katherine Dell Criswell

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Katherine Dell Criswell, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her home.

Born on April 6, 1943, in Tampa, FL, Dell was the daughter of the late Emmett Odell Williams and Katerine Frazer Williams. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Lee County High School. She enjoyed travelling and fishing, but most...

Adalyn Elise Lopez

Adalyn Elise Lopez

Mar 28, 2025

Adalyn Elise Lopez, infant daughter of Sarai Resendez and Antonio Lopez of Albany, GA, arrived in the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Those left to cherish her memory, in addition to her parents, are her siblings, Haley, Anthony, Alexa, and Emilio.

Services will be private for the family only.

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home has been given the honor to...

Bettye "Mama Jo" Sindle

Bettye "Mama Jo" Sindle

Mar 25, 2025

Mrs. Bettye “Mama Jo” Sindle, 84, of Albany passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Evergreen Assisted Living.

Born on May 3, 1940, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Nova Stafford Steward and was one of eight children. She was a mother figure to each of them in addition to being their sister and proudly...

Karen Rice

Karen Rice

Mar 23, 2025

Mrs. Karen Mashburn Rice, 66, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Rev. Raymond Levreault will officiate with interment following in Andersonville National Cemetery.

Born on June 22, 1958, in Pittsburg, PA, Karen was the daughter of...

Robert Spencer Pryor, Jr.

Robert Spencer Pryor, Jr.

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. Robert Spencer Pryor, Jr., 72, of DeSoto, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2025.

A graveside service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in the DeSoto Cemetery. The family will visit with friends following the service at Leslie Community Church, 111 E. Allen Street, Leslie, GA 31764.

Born November 24, 1952, in...

Helen Taylor Milling

Helen Taylor Milling

Mar 17, 2025

Mrs. Helen Taylor Milling, 64, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1960, in Greenock, Scotland, Helen was the daughter of the late James and Helen Hotchkiss Taylor. She worked for and retired from Phoebe Gastro. She dearly loved her family, animals, and enjoyed gardening. She attended First Baptist Church...

Luther Dock Breeden

Luther Dock Breeden

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Luther Dock Breeden, 91, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Wilson Hospice House, in Albany.

Services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior to the service. Dr. Joshua Posey will officiate with inurnment to follow in the Leesburg...

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...