Obituaries

Oct 20, 2024

Ms. Wanda Denby LeBlanc, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, October 20, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Rob Gray will officiate with interment to follow in the Providence Cemetery, in Worth County.

Born...

Oct 11, 2024

Ms. Deborah Anne Olsen, 71, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Born on June 11, 1953, in Albany, Ms. Olsen was a dedicated elementary school teacher for Lee County for many years. She loved children, writing and poetry. She attended Family Worship Center in Albany until her health declined and will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Oct 10, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Hazel Barnett Hughes, went home to meet her Lord on October 10, 2024. Blessedly, she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours, befitting of a woman so fully devoted to Christ. 

Predeceased were her beloved husband of 71 years William W Hughes, Sr (Billy,) son William W Hughes, Jr (Wes,) her dearest friend and...

Oct 1, 2024

Mr. Dempsey “Denny” Marshall, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, at Rehoboth Baptist Church, in Shellman with Rev. Emil Askew officiating. Interment will follow in the Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born on October 30, 1942, in Shellman, Mr. Marshall worked for many years for Lilliston...

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Sarah Pauline Williamson, 88, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

According to her wishes, no formal services will be held. 

Born November 13, 1935, in Stone Mountain, GA, she was the daughter of the late Avery Otto Jackson and Vivian Codell Turner. She worked in administration for a printing company for many...

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Eugenia Woodward, 88, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Wynfield Park.

A memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later date. 

Born November 2, 1935, in Arlington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marcine and Myrtice White Bowman. She worked as a CNA for over 40 years in the medical field...

Sep 22, 2024

Chaplain Ben A. Rice, 97, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Brodess officiating. After the funeral a private burial will follow in the Andersonville National Cemetery.

Born on July 9, 1927, in Middlesboro, KY, Rev. Rice was the son of...

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Angela Marie Griffin, 56, of Baconton, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Leesburg at a family residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Bainbridge Church of God, 205 Independent St. Bainbridge, GA 39817. Pastor Matthew Schluckebier will officiate with interment to follow in Oak City Cemetery.  Active pallbearers are Zeke Foister,...

Sep 17, 2024

Ms. Wadene Goode Smith of Albany, GA peacefully stepped into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born in Bronwood, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Goode, sisters, Phyllis and Audrey of Bronwood, GA, Doris Goode of Albany GA, Vera (Morrell) Hall of Athens, GA, Nell Etheridge of Auburn, GA...

Sep 4, 2024

Judy D. Ewing, 76, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Born November 21, 1947, in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late Donald Morris and Mary Compton Morris. She worked for many years as a receptionist and was passionate about music. Judy was a talented pianist and organist and spent much of her time playing.

Survivors include...

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Linda Jean Fleming, 68, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Willson Hospice House.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones

Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Bass officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born on April 4, 1956, in Albany, Linda was...

Aug 31, 2024

Mr. Carroll Andrew Zombro, Jr., 67, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born on June 6, 1957, in Barstow, CA, Mr. Zombro worked for Frito-Lay as a route salesman for several years, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He was of the Christian faith...

Aug 30, 2024

Mr. Jonathan David Reaves, Jr., 21, of Leesburg, passed away on August 30, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Following the funeral, he will be cremated, and his remains will be scattered in Florida....

Aug 30, 2024

Mr. James Wilson Sellers, 84, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Floral Memory Gardens. The family will visit with friends following the service at the cemetery. Rev. Wayne Lenderman will officiate.

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Aug 29, 2024

Robert Kelly Fogarty, 63, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

The family will host a memorial service Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Fogarty residence, 3009 Brandon Court, Albany, GA 31721.

Born May 14, 1961, in Bradenton, Florida, he was...

Aug 21, 2024

Mr. Gregory Lynwood Fincher, 60, of Leesburg, passed away on August 21, 2024.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Born December 15, 1963, in Moultrie, he was the son of the late Lynwood and Myrtle Fincher. After high school Mr. Fincher proudly served our country in...

Aug 15, 2024

Layla Elizabeth Loosier, 29, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at The Vine Church,...

Aug 8, 2024

Mr. James Hayes, 64, of Smithville, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Following the visitation, graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. in the Smithville Cemetery...

Aug 2, 2024

Ms. Brenda Miller Dunham, 75, of Leesburg, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Pete Daughtry officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00...

Jul 27, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Widner Tomlinson, 87, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday,...