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John L. Slaughter, Jr.
May 5, 2025
Mr. John L. Slaughter, Jr. 77, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born March 3, 1948, in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late John L. Slaughter, Sr. and Carie Bell Dawson. John married Sherry Herzfeld on November 13, 1966, and together they had two sons, John L. Slaughter III...
Thomas Walter Stafford
May 3, 2025
Mr. Thomas Walter Stafford, 77, of Albany peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home.
According to his wishes, services for Mr. Stafford will be private.
Born July 20, 1947, in Minnesota, Thomas was the son of the late Gene Stafford and Shirley Diver Stafford. He proudly served in the Marines for 20 years and retired from the Dougherty...
Lisa G. Brinkley
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Lisa G. Brinkley, 63, of Leesburg peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her home.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg.
Born July 17, 1961, in Albany, Lisa was the daughter of the late Ansil and Martha...
Trula Mae Phillips
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Trula Mae Phillips, 92, of Worth County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
A time of viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday May 1, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle in Putney.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025,...
Zamerian Denell Greene
Apr 28, 2025
Baby Boy Zamerian Denell Greene, was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
His body was made perfect as he was gently carried into the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Those left to cherish his precious memory include his loving parents, Shakedra Luster and Denell Greene; siblings, Jayden, Samyia, Jashuad, Averi, Zari, Isaiah,...
Billy Andra Fallin, Sr.
Apr 27, 2025
Mr. Billy Andra Fallin, Sr., 81, of Enigma and formerly of Leslie, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.
Born on December 28, 1943, in Pavo, Billy was the son of the late Sterling Fallin and Mildred Lasseter Fallin. He served our country in the Army and worked for Western Electric for many years. He enjoyed playing...
Gene Berry
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. Harry Eugene “Gene” Berry, 77, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.
Services honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Andersonville National Cemetery with military honors being presented.
Born November 10, 1947, in Cairo, IL, he was the son of the late Harry C. Berry...
Travis Ray Allen, Sr.
Apr 18, 2025
Mr. Travis Ray Allen, Sr., 78, of Leesburg, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Friday, April 18, 2025, from his home.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Robin Chaplin will officiate.
Born August 30, 1946, in Colquitt...
Lorraine Teresa Denman Vilaseco
Apr 14, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Teresa Denman Vilaseco, 85, of Leesburg, GA, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.
A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.
Born on April 19, 1939, in Goshen, NY, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Everette Denman and Frances Boucher Denman....
Sam Linwood Baker
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Sam Linwood Baker, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.
A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Bass officiating.
Born September 14, 1943, in New Zion, SC, he was the son of the late Charlie...
Heaven Rose Nolasco
Apr 10, 2025
Heaven Rose Nolasco
April 10, 2025 – April 10, 2025
The words of Heaven Rose Nolasco’s mother:
“Our precious baby Heaven Rose Nolasco was born into Heaven on Tuesday morning April 8, 2025, as we received the heartbreaking news that her heart had stopped beating, with no known explanation. That night, we made the decision to begin labor, still clinging to hope for...
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...
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