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Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

Carolyn  Bryant  Brannon

Carolyn Bryant Brannon

May 16, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Bryant Brannon, 71, of Leesburg, passed away, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The family will have a private graveside service at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763

Norma  Jean  Elwood

Norma Jean Elwood

May 14, 2017

Mrs. Norma Jean Elwood, 87, of Albany, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Phoebe Senior Living. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate and interment will follow at Culley’s Meadow Wood Memorial Park in Tallahassee, FL. Born August 17,...

Zula  Faye Day

Zula Faye Day

May 9, 2017

Mrs. Zula Faye Day, 74, of Dawson, passed away Tuesday, May 09, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Leesburg. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Pete Scharber will officiate and the family will receive...

Theresa Mary  Herringshaw

Theresa Mary Herringshaw

Apr 25, 2017

Mrs. Theresa Mary Herringshaw, 58, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Her remains were cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763 (229) 814-1415

Phyllis  Lee Bryan

Phyllis Lee Bryan

Apr 17, 2017

Mrs. Phyllis Lee Bryan, 69, of Sylvester, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Tift Regional in Tifton. Born June2, 1947 to the late Levi and Rachel Sirmans, Mrs. Bryan was a loving homemaker who worked for several years as a cosmetologist and enjoyed sewing. She loved more than anything spending time with her family and was of the...

Betty  Jane  Mitch

Betty Jane Mitch

Apr 16, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jane Mitch, 80, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Mrs. Mitch was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763 (229) 814-1415

James  Aichele

James Aichele

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. James Bernard Aichele, 64, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Willson Hospice House. Born March 20, 1953 in Ohio, Mr. Aichele was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Murphy Aichele. He retired from Bilfinger Industrial Services and enjoyed restoring automobiles. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Deedra Elaine Aichele...

Pamela  Alisa Wyatt

Pamela Alisa Wyatt

Apr 16, 2017

Mrs. Pamela Alisa Earp Wyatt, 53, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Mrs. Wyatt's remains were cremated and the family will have a service at a later date. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229-814-1415

Benjamin  Keith  Collins

Benjamin Keith Collins

Apr 7, 2017

Mr. Benjamin Keith Collins, 62, of Americus, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Born March 5, 1955 in Macon, Mr. Collins was the son of the late Benjamin Alton Collins and Jeanelle Kendle Collins. He worked for many years as a real estate agent. He enjoyed swimming, running and enjoyed making people...

Thomas Benjamin  Draper, Jr.

Thomas Benjamin Draper, Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

Mr. Thomas Benjamin Draper, Jr., 66, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Willson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Rev. Tim Bice and Rev. Les Reed will officiate with interment to follow...

Michael  G. Moyer

Michael G. Moyer

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Michael G. Moyer, 54, of Leesburg, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the Leesburg Cemetery with Rev. Joseph W. Jones officiating. Born February 12, 1963 in Fort Belvoir, VA, Mr. Moyer was a good mechanic who enjoyed working on race cars....

Annis  Opal  Joiner

Annis Opal Joiner

Mar 17, 2017

Mrs. Annis Opal Joiner, 74, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 17, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory...

Delores  Ann Turner

Delores Ann Turner

Mar 16, 2017

Delores Ann Turner, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. Born February 17, 1941 in Leary, Delores was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Stringfellow Hurst. She worked for many years as a manager in retail. She enjoyed NASCAR, loved spending time with her family and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...

Heidi Whitt

Heidi Whitt

Mar 14, 2017

Mrs. Heidi Whitt, 57, of Lee County, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 229-814-1415

Gerald  Mullis

Gerald Mullis

Feb 23, 2017

Mr. Gerald Mitchell Mullis, Sr., 79, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home. Services honoring the life of Mr. Mullis will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763. Rev. Bob Prince will officiate. Born March 18,...

Eleanor  Loraine  Adams

Eleanor Loraine Adams

Feb 5, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor Loraine Adams, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Born March 30, 1940 in Coleman, Georgia, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Loraine Settles and Christine Elizabeth Gilmer Settles. She was a 1958 graduate of Cuthbert High School. She made her home in Leesburg...

Levina  Dana Vogel

Levina Dana Vogel

Jan 22, 2017

Mrs. Levina Dana Vogel, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2016. Born July 17, 1936 in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Vogel was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Kephart Rowlings. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking and caring for her beloved family. She also enjoyed reading and painting. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...

Michael  Harry  Goodrich

Michael Harry Goodrich

Jan 22, 2017

Mr. Michael Harry Goodrich, 61, of Albany, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Willson Hospice House. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Holly Hill Memorial Park, 359 West Broad St. Fairburn, GA. 30213. Bro. Matt Roberts will officiate. Born August 13, 1955 in Sandersville, GA., Mr. Goodrich was the son of...

Doris  B.  Goode

Doris B. Goode

Jan 21, 2017

Miss Doris Billie Goode of Albany went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She would have been 93 years old on March 15, 2017. She was a resident of Seymour Southern Comforts home of Bronwood, GA. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at Bronwood Cemetery. Reverend W. A....

James  Patrick Ray Stettnisch

James Patrick Ray Stettnisch

Jan 18, 2017

Mr. James “Jim” Patrick Ray Stettnisch, 67, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Mitchell County, 775 Pleasant Grove Church Rd. Albany, GA. 31705. Rev. Douglas Hatcher will officiate with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Born October 28,...

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