Obituaries

Shirley Duane Emerson

Nov 13, 2022

Shirley Duane Emerson, 83, of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Sunday, November 13, 2022.

A memorial service honoring her life will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shirley was born December 9, 1938, in Colquitt...

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Giese

Nov 12, 2022

Michael “Mike” Lawrence Giese, 50, of Lee County, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at home.

A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in the Chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Mike was...

Ryan Gregory Hatcher

Nov 6, 2022

Ryan Gregory Hatcher, 27, of Lee County, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Jeff Barker and Jake Williams officiating. The family will visit with friends following the...

Delores Rollins

Nov 2, 2022

Ms. Delores Rollins, 73, of Lee County, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2022, at Willson Hospice House.

Services will be private for the family only.

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

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Donna Demuth Epling

Oct 25, 2022

Mrs. Donna Demuth Epling, 66, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Born August 7, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Donna was the daughter of the late Felix James Demuth and Ruth Douglas Demuth. She was a registered nurse and worked for Phoebe Home...

Susanne "Susie" Dermyre

Oct 22, 2022

Mrs. Susanne (Susie) Dermyre, 78, of Bronwood, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her home.

Born July 31, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan, Mrs. Dermyre was the daughter of the late Henry (Pete) Fish and Mildred (Micki) Fish. Susie worked as a bank manager for Onsted Bank and later worked as a bartender...

Marjorie Anne Doty

Oct 12, 2022

Marjorie Anne Doty, 87, of Albany, GA and formerly of Montezuma, IN, Lake Isabella, CA, and Fresno, CA passed away October 12, 2022, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Karl Brehmer.

She was born December 13, 1934, in Martinez, CA. Her husband of 61 years, Oscar Jim Doty, preceded her in...

Luis Gonzalez

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Luis Gonzalez, 63, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

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

Luis was born May 15, 1959, in Havana, Cuba to the late Rafael Gonzalez and Luisa Gonzalez. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.

He is...

Dianne Wells Johnson

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Wells Johnson, 69, of Stockbridge, GA passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, GA surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Putney United Methodist Church in Albany, GA.

To the outside world, Dianne was...

Virginia Louise Mcclure

Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Louise McClure, 99, of Americus and formerly of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Magnolia Manor.

Born August 9, 1923, in Fort Worth, TX, Mrs. McClure was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marie Richardson Stalcup. She was a proud military wife of the late Otis Allen McClure, Jr., who...

Lewis Stanley "Stan" Hodges

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Lewis Stanley “Stan” Hodges, 69, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Services will be private for the family only.

Born September 23, 1952, in Dublin, GA, he was the son of the late Lewis Elmer Hodges and Myrtie Lee Horne Hodges. Stan worked as wallpaper hanger...

Raiford S. Crawford

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Raiford S. Crawford, 84, of Plains and formerly of Cairo, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Sumter Retirement Village.

Born July 8, 1938, in Thomasville, Mr. Crawford was the son of the late Thomas S. Crawford and Eva Miller Crawford Hobbs. He worked with the City of Cairo as a lineman and retired...

Theresa Lee Stafford

Sep 8, 2022

Mrs. Theresa Lee Stafford, 78, of Albany, passed away on September 9, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Stafford was born on October 30, 1943, in Washington State and spent her life as a homemaker. She was of the Christian faith and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Stafford; son, Jason Stafford; and...

Russell "Russ" Webb

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. Russell “Russ” Webb, 51, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

A visitation and viewing will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

Born September 22, 1970, in Sylvester, Russ worked as a mechanic for several years, enjoyed fishing, working on computers,...

Shannon Hammock

Aug 13, 2022

Ms. Shannon Hammock, 45, of Lee County, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Albany. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Philema Road Baptist Church of Leesburg with Pastor Aaron MCculley offciating. The family will visit with friends following the service. Shannon was born February 6, 1977, in Albany. She...

Brenda Apperson Aumsbaugh

Aug 10, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Apperson Aumsbaugh, 76, of Lee County, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Brenda will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral for those who would like to view and sign the register book. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Monday,...

Margaret Ann Spurlock

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Ann Spurlock, 84, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Pastor Noah Phillips will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Born February 11, 1938, in Eufaula, AL,...

Jerry George Green

Aug 8, 2022

Mr. Jerry George Green, 75, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2022, at Joe-Anne Burgin Nursing Home in Cuthbert. Private graveside services for the family will be held at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Moultrie. Jerry was born April 13, 1947, in Moultrie to the late George and Louise Green. He proudly served our country in the United States Army...

Sharon Aliss Roberts

Jul 30, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Aliss Roberts, 66, of Pitts, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born June 19, 1956, in Durham, N.C., Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Jack and Phala Rigsbee Hoops. She was a loving and devoted homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She was a tenacious woman who enjoyed cooking, gardening, but most...

Bobby Gene Knox

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. Bobby Gene Knox, 81, of Albany, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Born December 14, 1940, in Oconee County, S.C., Bobby was the son of the late Samuel Whit Knox and Monteene Brookes Knox. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and loved working in his yard. He retired from Kraft...