Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County and Surrounding Areas
Elizabeth Ashlee Hall
Apr 14, 2018
Elizabeth Ashlee Hall, 48, of Albany, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Born June 15, 1969 in Columbus, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Sam...
John Graff
Apr 12, 2018
Mr. John Graff, 82, of Leesburg passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Graff's 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
Betty Jane Settle
Mar 22, 2018
Mrs. Betty Jane Settle, 83, of Albany, passed away, Thursday, March 22, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Born June 6,...
Lenora Vaughan Laney
Mar 19, 2018
Mrs. Lenora Vaughan Laney, 95, of Leesburg, GA passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus. The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany, GA. Dr. Todd Sullens and her nephew, Steve Vaughn will officiate. Born July 17, 1922 in Lindale, GA,...
Vicky Dawn Harris Abbott
Mar 17, 2018
Mrs. Vicky Dawn Harris Abbott, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in The Walden Chapel of First United Methodist Church of Albany. Rev. Scott Stanfill will officiate. Born August 22, 1940 in Cadillac, MI, Mrs. Abbott was the...
Alan Paul Evans
Mar 12, 2018
Mr. Alan Paul Evans, 56, of Albany, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Matthew Harrell will officiate and the family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Born November 13, 1961 in Hawkinsville, Mr. Evans worked...
Daniel Wes Sirmons
Mar 10, 2018
Mr. Daniel Wes Sirmons, 31, of Albany, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Mr. Johnny White will officiate and the family will receive friends following the...
Barbara Ann Mayhew
Feb 24, 2018
Mrs. Barbara Ann Mayhew, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. Her remains will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 229/814-1415
Lawrence Edward Hutto
Feb 23, 2018
Mr. Lawrence Edward Hutto, 66, of Worth County, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Tift Regional in Tifton. Born February 2, 1952 in Worth County, Mr. Hutto was the son of the late James and Frances Smith Hutto. He worked in construction for many years, enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. In addition to his parents,...
Helen Worthy Kennedy
Feb 21, 2018
Mrs. Helen Worthy Kennedy, 75, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Harrell, Dr. Todd Sullens and Rev. Greg Icard will officiate. Born December 29, 1942 in Edison, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the late...
Martha Francis Sheffield
Feb 19, 2018
Mrs. Martha Francis Sheffield, 87, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home. Services will be private and you may express your condolences and share memories at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229/814-1415
Matthew Vest Hyman
Feb 18, 2018
Mr. Matthew Vest Hyman, age 33, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born October 21, 1984 in Albany, Matthew worked as a store clerk, was an avid sports fan and loved watching movies. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Gibson Hyman and his grandfather in whom he was very proud of, Judge Thad Gibson....
Peggy Bass
Feb 12, 2018
Peggy Lee Bass, 59, of Albany, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Robin Chaplin will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery. Born September...
Reba S. Harrell
Jan 30, 2018
Mrs. Reba Self Harrell, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Doerun. Rev. Scott Tomlinson will officiate with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Born...
Blondale Guined Hatcher
Jan 1, 2018
Mrs. BlonDale Guined Hatcher, 77, of Humboldt, TN and formerly of the Albany area, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday January 6, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell County. Rev. Douglas Hatcher will officiate. Born November 26, 1939 in Pavo, GA, Mrs. Hatcher was the daughter...
Grace Delfino Dibenedetto
Dec 18, 2017
Mrs. Grace Delfino DiBenedetto, 69, of Lee County, passed away peacefully Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home. Born July 24, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, Mrs. DiBenedetto was the daughter of the late Joseph Delfino and Aurora Salvodor Delfino. She enjoyed going to the gym, cooking and never met a stranger. She was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic...
Jackie Denise Howard Dunn
Dec 17, 2017
Mrs. Jaquelyn Denise Howard Dunn, 52, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017. Services will be private and condolences may be shared at www.josephwjonesfunerahome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229/814-1415
George Howard Adams
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. George Howard Adams, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born January 28, 1940 in Clayton, AL, Mr. Adams was the son of the late John Howard Adams and Ernestine Bowden Adams-Parmer. He was a 1958 graduate of Clayton High School. He had made his home in Leesburg, for...
Elizabeth Celena Cody
Dec 6, 2017
Elizabeth Celena Cody, 54, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Services were private. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415
Norma Jean Bunch
Nov 14, 2017
Mrs. Norma Jean Hamilton Bunch, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, November 14, 2017. Services honoring the life of Mrs. Bunch will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Andersonville National Cemetery. Her brother, Rev. Don Hamilton will officiate. Born March 17, 1941 in Blackshear, GA, Mrs. Bunch was the daughter of the late Grover Hamilton...