Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County and Surrounding Areas
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...
Rachael Holland Branch
Jan 27, 2025
Rachael Holland Branch, 77, affectionately known as “Nene” passed away on January 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church Leesburg. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Rev David Goodson and Dr....
Peggy Jean Skinner
Jan 26, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Jean Skinner, 81, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate. Following the service,...
Timothy Bruce McDonald
Jan 25, 2025
Mr. Timothy Bruce McDonald, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Providence Cemetery, in Worth County. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service.
Born on April 20, 1959, in Albany, Timothy worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts, enjoyed...
David Wayne Conley
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. David Wayne Conley, 68, of Poulan, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Born on October 19, 1956, in Sylvester, Mr. Conley was the son of the late James and Dorothy Suggs Conley. He worked for Georgia Pacific for many years, and for the City of Poulan. He was an...
TSgt. John Stanley Neeld, USAF (Ret.)
Jan 22, 2025
TSgt. John Stanley Neeld, USAF (Ret.), 91, of Baconton, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home, while surrounded by his beloved family.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery, in Inglis, FL with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. Military Honors will be...
John Steven VanTassel
Jan 20, 2025
Mr. John Steven VanTassel, 64, of Dawson and formerly of Holiday, FL, unexpectedly passed away on the evening of Monday, January 20, 2025.
According to his wishes, there will be no formal services.
Born September 15, 1960, in Clearwater, FL, he was the son of the late, Robert and Joan VanTassel. John retired from Publix where he worked for many years as...
James "Jim" Samuel Durham
Jan 20, 2025
Mr. James “Jim” Samuel Durham, 78, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Rd. Albany, GA. 31721. Father Kyle Mackey will officiate with a reception following.
Born on November 19, 1946, in Moultrie, Jim was the...
Carlene "Gale" Dacalio
Jan 19, 2025
Mrs. Carlene “Gale” Dacalio, 65, of Dawson, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with her sister Elaine officiating.
Born on June 11, 1959, in England she was the daughter of Carlton Roberts and Janice Hunt Wooley. She...
Angela Joy McMickle
Jan 19, 2025
Mrs. Angela Joy McMickle, 60, of Lee County, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her beloved family.
Services honoring her life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate and the family will visit with friends...
Robert La'Don Woodham, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Mr. Robert La’Don Woodham, Jr., 56, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home.
Born on August 5, 1968, Robert absolutely loved computers and was a talented computer technician. He enjoyed fishing and watching football with his father, and spending time with his family. He worked for Outdoor Network, was of the Baptist faith, and loved his...
Jeff Corey Fitzgerald
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Jeff Corey Fitzgerald, 46, of Leesburg, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
According to his wishes, there will be no services.
Born February 7, 1978, in Albany, he was the son of James Fitzgerald and Linda Brock Fitzgerald. He worked in the construction industry for many years and in his free time he enjoyed bowling and being with family...
Donald Dean Teel
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Donald Dean Teel, 82, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior. Rev. Morris Harp will officiate, and interment will follow in the Thundering Springs Cemetery.
Born on August...
Barry Dale Daniel
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Barry Dale Daniel, 69, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on June 20, 1955, in Albany, Barry was the son of the late Jesse Thomas Daniel and Mary Louise Wilson Daniel. He enjoyed books, watching television, and spending time with his beloved family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Sandra...