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Gene Edward Shillcut, Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
Mr. Gene Edward Shillcutt Jr., age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home in Blue Ridge, GA. He was born September 17, 1945, in Albany, GA to Gene and Dorothy Shillcutt. Gene was a pilot in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge, GA.
Gene was a...
Sue Carol Willis Braswell
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Sue Carol Willis Braswell, 75, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.
Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home
Leesburg, GA.
Millicent Gaile Bartlett
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Millicent Gaile Bartlett, 80, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her side.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with her son, Minister Jason Bartlett and Minister...
Edward Joe Walker
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Edward Joe Walker, 56, of Valdosta and formally of Putney, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born August 17, 1969, in Moultrie, Ed worked...
Vivian Storey Mercer
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Storey Mercer, 84, of Albany and formerly of Tifton, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Born on January 11, 1941, in Anniston, AL, Mrs. Mercer was the daughter of the late Crawford and Gladys Turner Storey. She worked for many years for the Tift County Board of Education where she oversaw the dietary department....
Terry Edward Rainey
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Terry Edward Rainey, 60, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the home of his mother, in Leesburg.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born on March 30, 1965, in...
Diane DeFord Coley
Aug 16, 2025
Ms. Diane DeFord Coley, 82, of Leesburg and formerly of Dawson, peacefully passed away at the home of her sister Ruby Smith in Leesburg on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born on April 16, 1943, in Augusta, Diane was the daughter of the late John DeFord and Carolyn Herrington Proctor. She had a servant’s heart and loved caring for others. She worked...
Karen Bernard
Jul 31, 2025
Karen Sue Jones Bernard, of Lee County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 31, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1965, in Tifton, Georgia.
Karen attended public schools in Cook County, Georgia, and graduated in 1983. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Valdosta State University in 1987. She was...
Timothy Joseph Zoellick
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Timothy Joseph Zoellick, 71, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on June 18, 1954, in Albany, Mr. Zoellick was the son of the late Robert Lee Zoellick and Delores Luther Zoellick. He was a talented singer, guitarist, and absolutely loved music. In his later years he found much joy in playing church music at his...
Anthony Jason Spires
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. Anthony Jason Spires, 62, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Born on October 19, 1962, in Ocilla, GA, Mr. Spires loved animals, enjoyed helping people, watching T.V., and was of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Those left to cherish his memory include his best friend and caregiver for over 40...
Johnny Lee Strawder
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Johnny Lee Strawder, 70, of Bronwood, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, July 25, 2025, at Seymour Southern Comfort of Bronwood.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 4, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Harrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Leesburg Cemetery once the weather conditions permit.
Born on...
Samantha Carol Foster
Jul 23, 2025
Samantha Carol Foster, 58, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 11, 1967, in Opelika, AL, Samantha worked in the family business for several years with her father, at SBI Communications. She enjoyed drawing, going to the beach, snowmen, and dogs. Most of all she...
Mary Elizabeth Sciulli Spencer
Jul 9, 2025
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Sciulli Spencer, 64, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
She was born February 28, 1961, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mary Elizabeth loved caring for others and spending time with her beloved family. She enjoyed dream catchers and was of the Christian faith. In her free time she loved skiing, riding motorcycles, fishing, and being...
Priscilla Lee Seymour
Jul 6, 2025
Mrs. Priscilla Lee Seymour, 85, of Bronwood, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, at Seymour Southern Comfort of Bronwood.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Albany Bible Church with Pastor Pete Daughtry officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church.
Born September 19, 1939, in...
Charles Dewey Jones, Jr.
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Charles “Charlie Brown” Dewey Jones, Jr., 54, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Fulford officiating.
Born on November 8, 1970, in Jesup, GA, he was the son of the...
Joe Emmett Edwards, Sr.
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. Joe Emmett Edwards, 85, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Joseph W. Jones will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery.
Born...
Myric Bryan Hornbuckle
Jun 28, 2025
Mrs. Myric Bryan Hornbuckle, 72, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Mark Spraggins will officiate.
She was born on August 25,...
Floyd G. Meadows
Jun 13, 2025
Mr. Floyd G. Meadows, 80, of Leesburg, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025, at his home.
Born September 27, 1944, in Columbus, GA, Mr. Meadows was the son of the late Floyd and Willine Campbell Meadows. He worked as a salesman for many years for Blue Plate, enjoyed golfing, hunting, and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents,...
Jo Ann Wright
Jun 9, 2025
JoAnn Bray Wright, 73, of Albany GA, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church with Father Kyle Mackey officiating.
Born February 6, 1952, in Richmond Virginia, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Cecil and Louise Harrison...
Billy Frank Worrell
Jun 7, 2025
Mr. Billy Frank Worrell, 85, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home.
Services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Philema Road Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron McCulley and Rev. Bruce Smith officiating. Military honors will be presented. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Born October...
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