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Jerry George Green
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...
Sharon Aliss Roberts
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...
Bobby Gene Knox
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...
Ottis "Jerry" Elkins, Jr.
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...
Willie Lee Johnson
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...
Mateo Mendoza
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....
Elaine Marie Garner
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...
Hubert Mcgee
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...
Evangelist Ira L. Heard
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...
Judith Ann Moran
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.
Clarence A. Horace
Jun 30, 2022
Mr. Clarence A. Horace, 90, of Sylvester passed away at Willson Hospice House on Thursday, June 30, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Albany Fellowship Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 381 Fussell Road, Leesburg, GA 31763. Born on April, 5, 1932, to the late Harry S. and Etta Rosena Horace, he...
Margaret Michelle Davis Gunter
Jun 29, 2022
Margaret Michelle Davis Gunter, 59, of Leesburg, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Pastor Robin Chaplin will...
John H. Murphy, Jr.
Jun 25, 2022
Mr. John H. Murphy, Jr., 91, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2022, at Willson Hospice House in Albany. A private celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Born July 3, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of the late John H. Murphy Sr. and Jeannie Walker Murphy. John graduated from The University of...
John Gilbert Beattie
Jun 25, 2022
Mr. John Gilbert Beattie, 70, of Lumpkin, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, in Albany. No services are planned. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Beattie family.
Tony Randall Davis
Jun 24, 2022
Tony Randall Davis, 54, of Albany, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date. He was born September 18, 1967, in Albany to the late Billy Joe Davis and Christeen Bence Davis. A lifelong resident of Albany, he worked in the construction and HVAC industries when able....
Mgysgt. John Arthur Wesley, Usmc (Ret.)
Jun 15, 2022
MGySgt. John Arthur Wesley, USMC (Ret.), passed to Post Everlasting on June 15, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Sue; his seven children, Jeremiah, Sarah, Jackie, Jessica, Julia, Jennifer, and Bubba; his three grandchildren, TJ, Dawson, and John Michael; his four brothers Bob, Glenn, Rick, and Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was born to Patricia...
George Herman Mitchell
Jun 5, 2022
Mr. George Herman Mitchell III “Mitch”, 59, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Leesburg...
Bonnie Fay Duncan
Jun 2, 2022
Mrs. Bonnie Wells Duncan, 68, of Leesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 2, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Schluckebier officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest...
Donald Kenneth Taylor
May 26, 2022
Mr. Donald Kenneth Taylor, age 82, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 26, 2022. A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with his son, Rev. Dennis Taylor and Dr. Josh Posey officiating. The family will...
Bishop William "W.A." Allen Bingham
May 23, 2022
Bishop William Allen “W.A.” Bingham, 89, of Albany, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Life Church of Leesburg, 588 Fussell Rd. Leesburg, GA 31763. Home going funeral services will be conducted at 11:00...
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