Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Lee Cato Stephens, 72, of Sasser, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023,

at her home.

The family will visit with friends at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with her service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Matthew Schluckebier will officiate....

Aug 31, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Davis Barron, 75, of Blakely, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Dothan, AL.

A memorial service honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. The family will visit with friends...

Aug 13, 2023

Mr. James “Jim” Lee Weaver, 85, of Albany, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. in Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will...

Aug 10, 2023

Mr. James Edward Parks, Sr., 66, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Willson Hospice House.

Born March 3, 1957, in Tifton, Mr. Parks was the son of the late Clarence and Gladys Goddard Parks. He worked for many years as an auto technician and loved the outdoors. He also...

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Johnny Edward Baughman, 76, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his beloved family.

Born December 24, 1946, in Oakdale, TN, Mr. Baughman was the son of the late George and Iva Hill Baughman. He served his country in The United States Army and The...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Clifton Cain, 76, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Willson Hospice House.

Born October 11, 1946, in Fayetteville, N.C., Mr. Cain was the son of the late Kenneth and Edria Brantley Cain. He proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corps. He retired from The Marine Corps Logistics...

Jul 30, 2023

Mrs. Marta Suzanne Glass Heldenberg, 88, of Americus and formerly of Parrott and Albany, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Magnolia Manor.

Born September 2, 1934, in Warrenville, IL, Mrs. Heldenberg was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Breese Glass. She worked for many years as a department manager for Gayfers...

Jul 26, 2023

Christian Welton Shook, 28, of Albany, passed away on July 26, 2023.

A beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and Air Force Veteran, he will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his mother Stephanie Kidwell; half-brothers Tyler and Stephen Pugh; Father and Stepmom Donny and Wendy Shook; step siblings...

Jul 23, 2023

Mr. Jerry Keith Roberts, 61, of Preston, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at his home.

Born January 7, 1962, in Americus, Mr. Roberts was the son of the late Carlton Roberts and Janice Hunt Roberts. He proudly served our country in the United States Army Reserves and later worked as a truck driver...

Jul 23, 2023

Mrs. Martha Smith Everson, 85, of Albany, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Mrs....

Jul 18, 2023

Ms. Sandra Markoski Reid, 49, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Born November 6, 1973, in Albany, Sandra was a proud MEME that loved all her family. She enjoyed fishing, and cross-stitching.

She was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, MEME, cousin, and...

Jul 15, 2023

Xuong Thi Nguyen, 74, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Born December 31, 1948, in Can Tho, Vietnam, she...

Jul 5, 2023

Ms. Helen Turvin Camp, 90, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her beloved family.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the...

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Larry Vernon Morris, 75, of Lee County, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Pastor Matthew Schluckebier will officiate, and interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Dawson. The family will...

Jul 2, 2023

Mr. Derek Zane Webb, 50, of Sparks, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, in Putney.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle with Pastor Noah Phillips and Rev. Junior Morgan officiating. He will be laid to rest at...

Jul 1, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Frances Wills Bolton, 85, of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2023, in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Dawson. Joseph W. Jones will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service.

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Jun 30, 2023

Mrs. Rita Jean Evans, 71, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Born May 21, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Mrs. Evans was the daughter of the late GW Walters and Betty Jean Chambers Walters. She was a loving and devoted homemaker and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church...

Jun 29, 2023

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Edward Dean, 64, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his family.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, in the Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Dick Gill will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following...

Jun 29, 2023

Sabrina Roberts, 42, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Miller County Hospital, in Colquitt.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Rev. Rodney Hudson will officiate, and the family will visit with friends...

Jun 28, 2023

Kimberly Carole Neal, 33, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

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

Kimberly, affectionately known as "Kimmy" by her family and friends, was born May 13, 1990, in Gainesville, FL. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...