Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County and Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Foster G. Bunch
Nov 1, 2019
Mr. Foster G. Bunch, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public service and he will be buried at Andersonville National Cemetery on Friday, November 8, 2019. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415
Gail "Marie" Johnson Bullington
Oct 27, 2019
Gail "Marie" Johnson Bullington, 79, of Albany, Georgia passed peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Perfect Care in Americus. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, at Riverside Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. The family will visit with friends following the service at the cemetery. Gail...
Mabel E. Thompson
Oct 26, 2019
Mrs. Mabel E. Thompson, 86, of Oakfield, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev....
Dorothy Abbott Clemmons
Oct 24, 2019
Dorothy Abbott Clemmons, 49, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. The family will host a memorial service at a later date to be announced. Born December 27, 1969, in Worth County, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Gus and Mary Rogers Abbott. She loved nature and especially loved butterflies. She will be missed by her...
Thomas Harold Luke
Oct 22, 2019
Mr. Thomas Harold Luke, 94, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2700 Westgate Dr. Albany, GA 31701. Bishop Ron Fields will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Born March...
Arlette Irene Livingston
Oct 18, 2019
Arlette Irene Nichols Livingston, of Leesburg, passed away at the age of 87, on Friday evening, October 18, 2019. She was born in San Diego, California, but lived most of her life in her adopted state of Georgia. She enjoyed traveling and spent time in Thailand and Vietnam as well as California and Florida. She owned and operated several...
Bettye Bushnell
Sep 30, 2019
Ms. Bettye Bushnell, 89, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. At her request, the family will hold a private service in the North Georgia Mountains. Ms. Bushnell was born May 29, 1930, in Blakely, GA to the late Griffin T. and Ruby Norman Lanier. She was a graduate of Albany High School and later went to work...
Juan Carlos Soler
Sep 24, 2019
Mr. Juan Carlos Soler, 60, of Albany, passed away September 24, 2019. A memorial service will be held by his family at a later date in Florida. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Soler family.