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Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

William  Edward  Perry, Jr.

William Edward Perry, Jr.

May 4, 2018

Mr. William “Eddie” Edward Perry, Jr., 84, of Leesburg, GA, passed away on his birthday Friday, May 4, 2018, at his home while surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 , at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Albany. The family will receive friends following the service at the church....

Leonard Duwain  Rankin

Leonard Duwain Rankin

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. Leonard Duwain Rankin, 66, of Albany, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Bethel Holiness Church, 4621 Radium Springs Rd. Albany, GA 31705. Pastor Noah Phillips and Rev. Russell Paine will officiate with military honors following. Interment will be on Monday, April...

Dorothy  Carolyn  Apperson Depriest

Dorothy Carolyn Apperson Depriest

Apr 21, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy DePriest, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Her children will officiate and a private entombment will follow at Crown Hill Mausoleum. Born April 5, 1937...

Elizabeth  Ashlee Hall

Elizabeth Ashlee Hall

Apr 14, 2018

Elizabeth Ashlee Hall, 48, of Albany, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Born June 15, 1969 in Columbus, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Sam...

John  Graff

John Graff

Apr 12, 2018

Mr. John Graff, 82, of Leesburg passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Graff's remains will be cremated and the family will host a memorial service at a later date. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Betty  Jane  Settle

Betty Jane Settle

Mar 22, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jane Settle, 83, of Albany, passed away, Thursday, March 22, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Born June 6,...

Lenora Vaughan  Laney

Lenora Vaughan Laney

Mar 19, 2018

Mrs. Lenora Vaughan Laney, 95, of Leesburg, GA passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus. The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany, GA. Dr. Todd Sullens and her nephew, Steve Vaughn will officiate. Born July 17, 1922 in Lindale, GA,...

Vicky  Dawn Harris Abbott

Vicky Dawn Harris Abbott

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Vicky Dawn Harris Abbott, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in The Walden Chapel of First United Methodist Church of Albany. Rev. Scott Stanfill will officiate. Born August 22, 1940 in Cadillac, MI, Mrs. Abbott was the...

Alan Paul  Evans

Alan Paul Evans

Mar 12, 2018

Mr. Alan Paul Evans, 56, of Albany, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Matthew Harrell will officiate and the family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Born November 13, 1961 in Hawkinsville, Mr. Evans worked...

Daniel  Wes Sirmons

Daniel Wes Sirmons

Mar 10, 2018

Mr. Daniel Wes Sirmons, 31, of Albany, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Mr. Johnny White will officiate and the family will receive friends following the...

Barbara  Ann Mayhew

Barbara Ann Mayhew

Feb 24, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Ann Mayhew, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. Her remains will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 229/814-1415

Lawrence  Edward Hutto

Lawrence Edward Hutto

Feb 23, 2018

Mr. Lawrence Edward Hutto, 66, of Worth County, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Tift Regional in Tifton. Born February 2, 1952 in Worth County, Mr. Hutto was the son of the late James and Frances Smith Hutto. He worked in construction for many years, enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. In addition to his parents,...

Helen  Worthy  Kennedy

Helen Worthy Kennedy

Feb 21, 2018

Mrs. Helen Worthy Kennedy, 75, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Harrell, Dr. Todd Sullens and Rev. Greg Icard will officiate. Born December 29, 1942 in Edison, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the late...

Martha  Francis  Sheffield

Martha Francis Sheffield

Feb 19, 2018

Mrs. Martha Francis Sheffield, 87, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home. Services will be private and you may express your condolences and share memories at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229/814-1415

Matthew  Vest Hyman

Matthew Vest Hyman

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Matthew Vest Hyman, age 33, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born October 21, 1984 in Albany, Matthew worked as a store clerk, was an avid sports fan and loved watching movies. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Gibson Hyman and his grandfather in whom he was very proud of, Judge Thad Gibson....

Peggy  Bass

Peggy Bass

Feb 12, 2018

Peggy Lee Bass, 59, of Albany, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Robin Chaplin will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Born September...

Reba S.  Harrell

Reba S. Harrell

Jan 30, 2018

Mrs. Reba Self Harrell, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Doerun. Rev. Scott Tomlinson will officiate with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Born...

Blondale  Guined  Hatcher

Blondale Guined Hatcher

Jan 1, 2018

Mrs. BlonDale Guined Hatcher, 77, of Humboldt, TN and formerly of the Albany area, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday January 6, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell County. Rev. Douglas Hatcher will officiate. Born November 26, 1939 in Pavo, GA, Mrs. Hatcher was the daughter...

Grace  Delfino  Dibenedetto

Grace Delfino Dibenedetto

Dec 18, 2017

Mrs. Grace Delfino DiBenedetto, 69, of Lee County, passed away peacefully Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home. Born July 24, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, Mrs. DiBenedetto was the daughter of the late Joseph Delfino and Aurora Salvodor Delfino. She enjoyed going to the gym, cooking and never met a stranger. She was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic...

Jackie Denise Howard  Dunn

Jackie Denise Howard Dunn

Dec 17, 2017

Mrs. Jaquelyn Denise Howard Dunn, 52, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017. Services will be private and condolences may be shared at www.josephwjonesfunerahome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229/814-1415

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