Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County and Surrounding Areas
Medford Johnson
Apr 28, 2022
Mr. Medford Johnson, 82, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, in Leesburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones...
Michael Berlin O'Mary
Apr 27, 2022
Michael Berlin O’Mary, 42, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. In his last labor of love, Michael was able to give the gift of life through organ donation. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Joseph W....
Jacquelyn "Alexis" Harper
Apr 25, 2022
Jacquelyn “Alexis” Harper, 27, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born January 22, 1995, in Albany, Alexis was the daughter of Earl Harper Jr. and Cristy Jones Harper. She had a bubbly personality that could light up a room. Alexis was funny, smart, loved making people laugh, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed listening...
Herbert Richardson
Apr 14, 2022
Mr. Herbert Richardson, 86, of Leslie, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A service honoring the life of Mr. Richardson will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2022, at Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will visit with friends following the service. Born August 9, 1935, in Colquitt, Mr. Richardson was...
Thomas Edward Duponte
Apr 9, 2022
Thomas Edward DuPonte, 21, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Harrell officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until...
Carolyn Tillis Crew
Apr 1, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Tillis Crew was born on February 9, 1926, in Havana, FL, and passed away on April 1, 2022, in Albany, GA. The daughter of the late Osceola Merrity Tillis and Mary Elma Turner Tillis, Carolyn attended Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University, in the 1940s. She married the late Leonard Elmer Crew on October...
William "Billy" Wesley Hughes, Sr.
Mar 27, 2022
Billy Hughes died peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Every fish in the Flint feared him when he was boy with his beloved Dad. William W Hughes, was born July 6, 1932, to Robert W Hughes and Inez Hughes Layfield. Mr Hughes was preceded by his parents, his sister Grace King and brother Whaley, whom he idolized his entire...
Etheridge "Lorum" Hatcher, Jr.
Mar 26, 2022
Mr. Etheridge “Lorum” Hatcher, Jr. 58, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home. Born November 28, 1963, in Albany, Lorum was a good-hearted man who would help anyone in need. He was of the Christian faith and was an awesome grandpa. He worked as a carpenter for many years and will be greatly missed...
Martha Frazier Castleberry
Mar 25, 2022
Mrs. Martha Frazier Castleberry, 90, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 25, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Albany Gospel Chapel, 2556 N Slappey Blvd, Albany, GA 31701. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Bro. Bobby Marshall will officiate...
James M. Faust
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. James M. Faust, 82, of Dawson, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Hwy 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m....
Jimmy Dwight Lee, Sr.
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. Jimmy Dwight Lee, Sr., 81, of Leesburg, went home with Jesus on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Dennis Eckles and Rev. A.B. Stroud will officiate. A...
Homer Lee Bates
Mar 16, 2022
Mr. Homer Lee Bates, 74, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Lee County Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Following the services, he will be...
Claudia Freeman
Mar 15, 2022
Ms. Claudia Freeman, 88, of Albany, peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The family will host a memorial service at a later date. Born January 25, 1934, in Sparta, she was the daughter of the late Carlton Boyer and Lillie Johnson Boyer. She retired from Grumman Aircraft where she worked as a lead in...
Howard Austin "Man" Craven, Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Mr. Howard Austin “Man” Craven, Jr., 62, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 12, 2022 with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16,...
Doris Kirksey Lail
Mar 9, 2022
Mrs. Doris Kirksey Lail, 94, of Dawson, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, in Butler with Rev. Richard Gill officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service. Born October 2, 1927, Mrs. Lail was the...
Jeffrey Charles Hammond
Mar 8, 2022
Jeffrey Charles Hammond, 24, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Services honoring his life will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Avalon United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior from 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Following the service, interment will...
William Patrick "Bill" Hall
Mar 7, 2022
Mr William Patrick “Bill” Hall, 71, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, GA. Bill was born March 18, 1950, in Albany GA, to the late William Patrick Hall Sr. and late Sue Willis Friebohle of Albany, GA. He was a graduate of Dougherty High School in 1969 and a...
Larry Irvin Giese
Mar 6, 2022
GySgt Larry Irvin Giese, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Private funeral services honoring his life will be conducted at Andersonville National Cemetery with military honors. Born November 21, 1943, in Wallace, Idaho, Mr. Giese was the son of the late Edwin and Kathleen Harper Giese. He faithfully served our country in...
Daniel James "Dan" Arend
Mar 5, 2022
Mr. Daniel James “Dan” Arend, 67, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ben...
Ralph Robert “Bobby” Wells
Feb 28, 2022
Mr. Ralph Robert “Bobby” Wells, 45, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Piedmont Henry Hospital, in Stockbridge. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, in the chapel of Joseph W....