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Ellen Marie Baggett
Apr 10, 2025
Ellen Marie Baggett, 65, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Willson Hospice House.
According to her wishes, there will be no formal services.
Born November 13, 1959, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Harriett Gibson. Ellen worked for many years in the orthodontic industry as an orthodontic assistant...
Billy Ray Nichols
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Billy Ray Nichols, 88, of Dawson, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Born on April 25, 1936, Billy was the son of the late Henry Frank Nichols and Nettie Jones Nichols. He served our country in the United States Navy and worked for many years as a supervisor for Golden Peanut Company, in Dawson. He enjoyed spending time with...
Billy Gene Sindle
Apr 4, 2025
Mr. Billy Gene Sindle, 93, of Albany peacefully passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Willson Hospice House.
Born on March 5, 1932, in Tinsman, AR, Billy was the son of the late William and Gladys Brown Sindle. He enjoyed sports, fishing, and was of the Christian faith. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Katherine Dell Criswell
Mar 29, 2025
Mrs. Katherine Dell Criswell, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her home.
Born on April 6, 1943, in Tampa, FL, Dell was the daughter of the late Emmett Odell Williams and Katerine Frazer Williams. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Lee County High School. She enjoyed travelling and fishing, but most...
Adalyn Elise Lopez
Mar 28, 2025
Adalyn Elise Lopez, infant daughter of Sarai Resendez and Antonio Lopez of Albany, GA, arrived in the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Those left to cherish her memory, in addition to her parents, are her siblings, Haley, Anthony, Alexa, and Emilio.
Services will be private for the family only.
Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home has been given the honor to...
Bettye "Mama Jo" Sindle
Mar 25, 2025
Mrs. Bettye “Mama Jo” Sindle, 84, of Albany passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Evergreen Assisted Living.
Born on May 3, 1940, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Nova Stafford Steward and was one of eight children. She was a mother figure to each of them in addition to being their sister and proudly...
Karen Rice
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Karen Mashburn Rice, 66, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home.
A funeral mass will be conducted at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Rev. Raymond Levreault will officiate with interment following in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Born on June 22, 1958, in Pittsburg, PA, Karen was the daughter of...
Robert Spencer Pryor, Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Mr. Robert Spencer Pryor, Jr., 72, of DeSoto, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2025.
A graveside service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in the DeSoto Cemetery. The family will visit with friends following the service at Leslie Community Church, 111 E. Allen Street, Leslie, GA 31764.
Born November 24, 1952, in...
Helen Taylor Milling
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Helen Taylor Milling, 64, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 10, 1960, in Greenock, Scotland, Helen was the daughter of the late James and Helen Hotchkiss Taylor. She worked for and retired from Phoebe Gastro. She dearly loved her family, animals, and enjoyed gardening. She attended First Baptist Church...
Luther Dock Breeden
Mar 16, 2025
Mr. Luther Dock Breeden, 91, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Wilson Hospice House, in Albany.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior to the service. Dr. Joshua Posey will officiate with inurnment to follow in the Leesburg...
Danny Ray Swain, Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
Mr. Danny Ray Swain, Sr., 68, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his family.
The service honoring his life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Chuck Smith will...
Kenneth Lee Gulick
Mar 9, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Lee Gulick, 79, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Born on September 27, 1945, in Romney, W.V., Ken enjoyed tinkering and fixing things. He always seemed to stay busy and greatly enjoyed older automobiles, especially Ford Anglia’s. He worked for many years in construction, was of the Christian faith, and will be greatly missed.
Those left...
Billie Joyce Jacobs
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Billie Joyce Jacobs, 72, of Leslie, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her granddaughter's home in Leesburg.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, in...
Benjamin Keith Massey
Mar 8, 2025
Benjamin Keith Massey, 21, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The family will host a memorial service honoring his life at a later date.
Born November 24, 2003, in Warner Robins, GA he was the son of Robbin Massey and Kelly Massey. He currently worked in the construction industry as an insulation installer. Ben loved to have fun and spend...
Karl Maffett McPherson
Mar 6, 2025
Karl Maffett McPherson, age 90 of Dawson, GA passed away on March 6, 2025 at Merryvale Assisted Living in Oxford, GA. He was born June 23, 1934 in Cuthbert, GA to the late Karl and Ola McPherson.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson, where Karl will...
Linda Laurel Watson
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Linda Laurel Watson, 80, of Leesburg passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Albany. Rev. Josh Bower will officiate, and the family will receive friends following the service.
Born February 2, 1945, in Traverse City, MI,...
Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Usry
Feb 26, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Usry, 80, of Smithville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Americus.
Services honoring his life will be conducted on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 332 S. Lee St. Americus, GA 31709 at 10:00 am. Rev. Samuel Aniekwe will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service at...
Steven "Steve" Mason Braswell
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Steven “Steve” Mason Braswell, 74, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle. Pastor Noah Phillips will officiate with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, in Sylvester.
Born on February 6, 1951, in Moultrie, Steve was the son of...
John "Chuck" Charles Caldbeck
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. John “Chuck” Charles Caldbeck, 59, of Albany, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home.
Born on March 25, 1965, in Memphis, TN, John was the son of the late William and Sandy Caldbeck. He worked at Star Racing in Americus in his earlier years and for the Albany Rescue Mission for many years where he enjoyed working...
Walter S. Loper, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Mr. Walter S. Loper, Jr., 73, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.
According to his wishes, there will be no formal services.
Walt was born April 20, 1951, in Florida to the late Walter S. Loper, Sr. and Nora Lee Wiggins Loper. He worked for many years in the construction industry as...
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