Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Jami Lauren Orcutt, 41, of Albany, passed away on May 20, 2023.

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

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve Jami's family.

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May 16, 2023

Mrs. Frances Pauline Patton, 79, of Sparks and formerly of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Andersonville National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

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May 11, 2023

Mr. Jamie John Ogiba, 49, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pastor Justin Friar...

May 10, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Wooten McDonald, 83, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Joshua Posey officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will...

May 9, 2023

Kristy Lynn Bridges, 43, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Born November 19, 1979, in Albany, Kristy loved soft ball and was a waitress for many years. She loved her boys more than anything and was of the Christian faith.

Kristy was preceded in death by her father,...

May 1, 2023

Alanna Kierstin Fox, 25, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Lee County.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Philema Road Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron McCulley officiating. The family will also visit with friends on Sunday, May 7th at her mother’s home...

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Freddy Archer, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Willson Hospice House.

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

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve Mr. Archer's family.

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Apr 22, 2023

Laura Lea Frederick passed away on Saturday the 22nd of April 2023 at the Age of 61 years old.

She is survived by her 3 Daughters; Brianne Brown, Marlaina and Andrea. 3 Sons-in-Law; David Brown, Rusty, Dan and one Grandson. Also survived by 2 Brothers, 3 Sisters as well as Nieces and Nephews.

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Apr 12, 2023

Mrs. Caroline Eskew, 79, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Life Spring Church, 320 Fussell Rd, Leesburg, GA 31763 with Pastor Mark Knight and Pamela Wade officiating. Following the service, she...

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Randall A. Pollock, 68, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany.

The family will host a memorial gathering on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 1:00PM until 6:00PM at 503 Murphy Road, Dawson, GA 39842.

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Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Walter Ray McHan, 71, of Cordele, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.

Services honoring the life of Mr. McHan will be conducted at 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 South Leesburg, GA 31763. Bro. Carl Gamble will...

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Gibbs Baker, 82, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

The family is honoring the request of Peggy and there will be no public service. The family asks that you do a good deed for someone in need in her memory.

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Mar 22, 2023

Ms. Anna M. Edgington, 63, of Albany, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2023.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.

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Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Richard Conner, 78, of Worth County, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Services will be private for the family only.

Born February 8, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL he was the son of the late James “J.G.” Conner and Mary Frances Hale Conner. He...

Mar 20, 2023

Aaliyah Grace Smith, the beautiful baby girl of Jennifer Smith was born March 14, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital and went to be rocked in the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2023.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W....

Mar 18, 2023

Reverend James E. Phillips, 90, of Worth County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle, 4621 Radium Springs Rd. Albany, GA 31705. Funeral services will be conducted...

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Angel Martinez Moralez, 82, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

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Mar 11, 2023

Dr. Joseph Hartwell Marshall, III, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his residence. He was 86 years old and the eldest of five sons born to J H Marshall, Jr. and Katherine Allen Marshall. He grew up on a dairy and egg farm in Evans, Columbia County, Georgia where he was active in the 4H...

Mar 8, 2023

Mrs. Mae Elizabeth Cordle, 83, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Her grandson, Rev. Michael Cherry will officiate with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens,...

Mar 5, 2023

Mr. Aaron Matthew Reece, 50, of Sasser, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service honoring his life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Morris Harpe officiating. Visitation will be held one...