Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

Charles  E.  Tyson

Charles E. Tyson

Jul 25, 2021

Mr. Charles E. Tyson, Sr., 76, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Pine Bluff Baptist Church in Albany. Rev. Keith Smith, Rev. Bruce Smith, and Rev. Mark Bullock will officiate. Following the funeral, Mr. Tyson will be laid to...

Julia  Adair

Julia Adair

Jul 24, 2021

Julia Ann Golcher Adair, of Albany, GA, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, July 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be private for the family only. Julia Ann Golcher Adair was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julius Golcher and Mary (Fox) Golcher. Graduating from Olney High School in 1954, Julia went on to complete...

Ronald  L. “Ronny” Akins

Ronald L. “Ronny” Akins

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. Ronald L. “Ronny” Akins, 73, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born October 7, 1947, at home in Leesburg, Mr. Akins was the son of the late James W. Akins and Lucy Hartley Akins. He worked as an electrician for many years, enjoyed hunting,...

Armond Eugene Milner

Armond Eugene Milner

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Armond Eugene Milner, 85, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away early Monday morning July 19, 2021, at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at Floral Memory Gardens. His grandson, Joshua Roth will officiate and the family will visit with friends following the funeral at the graveside. Born March 3, 1936,...

Clara  Mae Johnson

Clara Mae Johnson

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Clara Mae Johnson, 79, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 17, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the chapel...

Dennis Ervin Benton

Dennis Ervin Benton

Jul 12, 2021

Mr. Dennis Ervin Benton, 69, of Bristol, FL, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Capital Memorial Hospital, in Tallahassee, FL. Born June 1, 1952, in Bainbridge, GA, Mr. Benton served our country in The United States Navy and was a master machinist having worked with Ayres Corporation for many years. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing, collecting and...

Herschel  Joseph "Joe" Thomas

Herschel Joseph "Joe" Thomas

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Herschel Joseph “Joe” Thomas, 80, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Ben Steffens and Rev....

Vera  Dorris Jones

Vera Dorris Jones

Jul 4, 2021

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-8) Mrs. Vera Dorris Moye Jones, 91, of Leesburg, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation. She was surrounded by family, staff of LCHR, and our extended family as she...

Donald Lee Hayes

Donald Lee Hayes

Jul 1, 2021

Donald “Rene” Lee Hayes, 60, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 5, 2021, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Please dress comfortably and prepare to share your favorite and funny memories of Don. Born September 7, 1960,...

Michael Vida, Jr.

Michael Vida, Jr.

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Vida Jr., 82, of Leesburg, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on June 17, 2021. Michael was born on February 3, 1939 to Mihaly and Elizabeth (Polt) Vida, in Kislod, Hungary. After graduating from Arnold Highschool, he went on to honorably serve in the United States Army. Michael is survived by his sister, Cecilia (Ewing) Russell. His...

Michael Wayne Pitts

Michael Wayne Pitts

Jun 11, 2021

Mr. Michael Wayne Pitts, 65, of Lee County, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. A private service for the immediate family only will be held at the Smithville Cemetery. Mr. Pitts was born on October 1, 1955, to the late Mr. Eugene Talmedge Pitts and Mrs. JoAnn Spann Pitts King. Along with his parents he was preceded in...

Patrick Dean Duplechin

Patrick Dean Duplechin

Jun 9, 2021

Patrick Dean Duplechin, 28, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Pastor Jamie Baggett will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral...

Grace  Alligood Mcglamry

Grace Alligood Mcglamry

Jun 1, 2021

Mrs. Grace Alligood McGlamry, 99, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Stan Glass will officiate with interment to follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany. Born April 2, 1922,...

James Donald "Donnie" Harris

James Donald "Donnie" Harris

May 31, 2021

Mr. James Donald “Donnie” Harris, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the chapel of...

Bobby  Earl  Bonner

Bobby Earl Bonner

May 28, 2021

Mr. Bobby Earl Bonner, 83, of Leesburg, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. A service honoring his life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Siniard officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service. Born October 10, 1937, he was the son...

Mickey  Basko

Mickey Basko

May 21, 2021

Mr. Mickey Basko, 67, of Albany, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of May 21, 2021, at Willson Hospice House. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May, 26, 2021 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church with Rev. Ray Levreault officiating. Following the service, interment will take place at St. Teresa’s...

Marian  Hanners  Senn

Marian Hanners Senn

May 19, 2021

Mrs. Marian Hanners Senn, 86, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Leesburg. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 21, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 22, at Floral Memory Gardens with Rev....

Betty Jean Reynolds

Betty Jean Reynolds

May 18, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Reynolds, 87, of Baconton, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Leesburg. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Life Church of Leesburg, 588 Fussell Rd, Leesburg, GA 31763. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Schluckebier, Rev....

Dr. John Francis Plourde, Jr.

Dr. John Francis Plourde, Jr.

May 17, 2021

Dr. John Francis Plourde, Jr. of Lee County, passed away on May 17, 2021. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared on the online guestbook. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Plourde family. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229-814-1415...

Alfred  William  Hatcher, Sr.

Alfred William Hatcher, Sr.

Apr 17, 2021

Mr. Alfred William Hatcher, Sr., 80, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell County. Joseph W. Jones will officiate. Born September 7, 1940, in Camilla, GA, Mr. Hatcher was the son of the late C.L. and...

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