Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County  and Surrounding Areas

Diane Caravella

Diane Caravella

Feb 16, 2020

Diane Caravella, 48, of Lee County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her two children, Danielle Caravella of Warner Robins and Brian Walton of Hawkinsville; and a host of extended family members. According to her wishes she will be cremated and her family will be scattering her ashes...

Heriberto Vilaseco

Heriberto Vilaseco

Feb 16, 2020

Mr. Heriberto Vilaseco, 83, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Willson Hospice House. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday evening, February 19, 2020, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Vilaseco was born March 16, 1936, in Banes, Cuba. He retired from General Motors after 29 years of...

Michael  Troy Burnett

Michael Troy Burnett

Feb 14, 2020

Mr. Michael Troy Burnett, 59, of Albany, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at his home. His remains will be cremated and the family will host a memorial service at a later date. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Jane  Porter

Jane Porter

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Jane Porter, 73, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Willson Hospice House. Arrangements will be announced later by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Preston  Pope

Preston Pope

Jan 24, 2020

Mr. Preston Pope, 82, of Dawson, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany. Mr. Pope’s wishes were for his remains to be cremated and the family will have a private memorial service. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Charles Clyde Mckissack, Jr.

Charles Clyde Mckissack, Jr.

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Charles Clyde McKissack, Jr., of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Wynfield Park. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Following the services, he will be laid to rest at Andersonville...

Paul  Eric  Hall

Paul Eric Hall

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Paul Eric Hall, 46, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Bethel Holiness Church in Putney. Pastor Noah Phillips and Rev. William Phillips, Jr. will officiate with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, in Sylvester. Born November 3,...

Swayneland K.  Brown

Swayneland K. Brown

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Swayneland K. Brown, 89, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his home while surrounded by his beloved family. A complete obituary will be posted later. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Mary  Gamble Fender

Mary Gamble Fender

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Mary Gamble Fender, 80, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg with Pastor Dennis McChargue officiating. Visitation will be held the morning of the service, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the...

John Henry Daniels

John Henry Daniels

Jan 7, 2020

Mr. John Henry Daniels, 95, of Albany, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Oaks Assisted Living in Leesburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Pollock and Rev. James Howell officiating. He will...

Betty  Cook

Betty Cook

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Betty Cook, 72, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Arrangements will be announced later by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Bernard  Mcdonald  Thomas

Bernard Mcdonald Thomas

Dec 31, 2019

Mr. Bernard "Don" McDonald Thomas, 79, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. No services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA

William  Charles  Taylor

William Charles Taylor

Dec 16, 2019

Mr. William Charles Taylor, 62, of Albany, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Wynfield Park, in Albany. Funeral services will be private. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415

Aubrey Layne Bass

Aubrey Layne Bass

Dec 14, 2019

Baby Girl Aubrey Layne Bass, gained her angel wings in the early morning hours of December 14, 2019. Her celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Dr. Cory Smith Senior pastor of Auburn United...

Peggy  Joan Miller  Harrell

Peggy Joan Miller Harrell

Dec 9, 2019

Peggy Joan (Miller) Harrell, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Leesburg. She was born on May 3, 1940 in Arlington, GA. Peggy was the oldest of three children born to Jimmy and Elizabeth Miller; sister Irma Clark (deceased) and brother Curtis Miller (deceased). She grew up in Arlington and lived there until she married...

Steven  Mcknight

Steven Mcknight

Dec 4, 2019

Mr. Steven McKnight, 45, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at his home. The family will host a private memorial gathering honoring Steven’s life. Steven was born November 6, 1974, in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Albert and Carolyn Ann McKnight. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines in the reserves and...

Mary  Rowan

Mary Rowan

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Mary Rowan, 76, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at New Life of Albany, with visitation one hour prior from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in the Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Steve Waldron will...

Shelia  Morris Tate

Shelia Morris Tate

Nov 15, 2019

Shelia Morris Tate, 55, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2019. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20th in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Following the...

Robert  L. "Bob" Garner

Robert L. "Bob" Garner

Nov 5, 2019

Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Garner, 75, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Services honoring the life of Mr. Garner will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, at Andersonville National Cemetery, with military honors. Born August 10, 1944, in Boulder, CO, Mr. Garner was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma West Garner....

Donald  Edwin Williams, Jr.

Donald Edwin Williams, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Mr. Donald Edwin Williams, Jr., 56, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home. A private memorial service for family only will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Rev. Melvin Slappey will officiate. Born on September 10, 1963, in Albany, Mr. Williams was...