Obituaries

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Luis Gonzalez, 63, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Luis was born May 15, 1959, in Havana, Cuba to the late Rafael Gonzalez and Luisa Gonzalez. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.

He is...

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Wells Johnson, 69, of Stockbridge, GA passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, GA surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Putney United Methodist Church in Albany, GA.

To the outside world, Dianne was...

Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Louise McClure, 99, of Americus and formerly of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Magnolia Manor.

Born August 9, 1923, in Fort Worth, TX, Mrs. McClure was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marie Richardson Stalcup. She was a proud military wife of the late Otis Allen McClure, Jr., who...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Lewis Stanley “Stan” Hodges, 69, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Services will be private for the family only.

Born September 23, 1952, in Dublin, GA, he was the son of the late Lewis Elmer Hodges and Myrtie Lee Horne Hodges. Stan worked as wallpaper hanger...

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Raiford S. Crawford, 84, of Plains and formerly of Cairo, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Sumter Retirement Village.

Born July 8, 1938, in Thomasville, Mr. Crawford was the son of the late Thomas S. Crawford and Eva Miller Crawford Hobbs. He worked with the City of Cairo as a lineman and retired...

Sep 8, 2022

Mrs. Theresa Lee Stafford, 78, of Albany, passed away on September 9, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Stafford was born on October 30, 1943, in Washington State and spent her life as a homemaker. She was of the Christian faith and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Stafford; son, Jason Stafford; and...

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. Russell “Russ” Webb, 51, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

A visitation and viewing will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Born September 22, 1970, in Sylvester, Russ worked as a mechanic for several years, enjoyed fishing, working on computers,...

Aug 13, 2022

Ms. Shannon Hammock, 45, of Lee County, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Albany. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Philema Road Baptist Church of Leesburg with Pastor Aaron MCculley offciating. The family will visit with friends following the service. Shannon was born February 6, 1977, in Albany. She...

Aug 10, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Apperson Aumsbaugh, 76, of Lee County, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Brenda will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral for those who would like to view and sign the register book. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Monday,...

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Ann Spurlock, 84, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Pastor Noah Phillips will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Born February 11, 1938, in Eufaula, AL,...

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Jerry George Green, 75, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2022, at Joe-Anne Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert. Private graveside services for the family will be held at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Moultrie. Jerry was born April 13, 1947, in Moultrie to the late George and Louise Green. He proudly served our country in the United States Army...

Jul 30, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Aliss Roberts, 66, of Pitts, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born June 19, 1956, in Durham, N.C., Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Jack and Phala Rigsbee Hoops. She was a loving and devoted homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She was a tenacious woman who enjoyed cooking, gardening, but most...

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. Bobby Gene Knox, 81, of Albany, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Born December 14, 1940, in Oconee County, S.C., Bobby was the son of the late Samuel Whit Knox and Monteene Brookes Knox. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and loved working in his yard. He retired from Kraft...

Jul 24, 2022

Ottis “Jerry” Elkins, Jr., 60, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. A Graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Pinecrest Memory Gardens of Mitchell County. Born August 30, 1961, in Macon he was the son of the late Ottis Jerry Elkins, Sr. and Mrs. Janice...

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. Willie Lee Johnson, 90, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Life Church of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Reverend Ralph Horne and Pastor Matthew...

Jul 21, 2022

Mateo Mendoza, 52, of Camilla and Moultrie, passed away, on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, in Albany. Born August 31, 1969, in Mexico, to the late Marcos Mendoza and Felipa Mares, Mateo was a hard-working farmer most of his life that loved his family dearly. He was Catholic by faith and will be greatly missed....

Jul 13, 2022

Mrs. Elaine Marie Garner, 84, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany. Born July 12, 1938, Mrs. Garner was the daughter of the late Edwin and Lena Wendel Remmert. She worked for many years as chief clerk of The Lee County Probate Court where she helped countless families throughout the...

Jul 11, 2022

Mr. Hubert McGee, 75, of Albany passed away at Willson Hospice House on Monday, July 11, 2022. No services are planned. Mr. McGee was born in South Carolina and retired as a manager of a Security Company. He is survived by son Wayne Coates of McDonough, GA. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor...

Jul 8, 2022

Evangelist Ira L. Heard, 71, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Due to the possible inclement weather on Friday, July 15, 2022, services have been moved to the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Hwy 19 S., Leesburg, GA 31763 with the service time...

Jul 3, 2022

Mrs. Judith Ann Moran, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at her home. There will be no services at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Moran family.