Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.