Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Leesburg Georgia, Lee County and Surrounding Areas
Norma Jean Elwood
May 14, 2017
Mrs. Norma Jean Elwood, 87, of Albany, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Phoebe Senior Living. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate and interment will follow at Culley’s Meadow Wood Memorial Park in Tallahassee, FL. Born August 17,...
Zula Faye Day
May 9, 2017
Mrs. Zula Faye Day, 74, of Dawson, passed away Tuesday, May 09, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Leesburg. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Pete Scharber will officiate and the family will receive...
Theresa Mary Herringshaw
Apr 25, 2017
Mrs. Theresa Mary Herringshaw, 58, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Her remains were cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763 (229) 814-1415
Phyllis Lee Bryan
Apr 17, 2017
Mrs. Phyllis Lee Bryan, 69, of Sylvester, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Tift Regional in Tifton. Born June2, 1947 to the late Levi and Rachel Sirmans, Mrs. Bryan was a loving homemaker who worked for several years as a cosmetologist and enjoyed sewing. She loved more than anything spending time with her family and was of the...
James Aichele
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. James Bernard Aichele, 64, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Willson Hospice House. Born March 20, 1953 in Ohio, Mr. Aichele was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Murphy Aichele. He retired from Bilfinger Industrial Services and enjoyed restoring automobiles. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Deedra Elaine Aichele...
Betty Jane Mitch
Apr 16, 2017
Mrs. Betty Jane Mitch, 80, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Mrs. Mitch was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763 (229) 814-1415
Pamela Alisa Wyatt
Apr 16, 2017
Mrs. Pamela Alisa Earp Wyatt, 53, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Mrs. Wyatt's remains were cremated and the family will have a service at a later date. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763 229-814-1415
Benjamin Keith Collins
Apr 7, 2017
Mr. Benjamin Keith Collins, 62, of Americus, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Born March 5, 1955 in Macon, Mr. Collins was the son of the late Benjamin Alton Collins and Jeanelle Kendle Collins. He worked for many years as a real estate agent. He enjoyed swimming, running and enjoyed making people...
Thomas Benjamin Draper, Jr.
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Thomas Benjamin Draper, Jr., 66, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Willson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Rev. Tim Bice and Rev. Les Reed will officiate with interment to follow...
Michael G. Moyer
Mar 27, 2017
Mr. Michael G. Moyer, 54, of Leesburg, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the Leesburg Cemetery with Rev. Joseph W. Jones officiating. Born February 12, 1963 in Fort Belvoir, VA, Mr. Moyer was a good mechanic who enjoyed working on race cars....
Annis Opal Joiner
Mar 17, 2017
Mrs. Annis Opal Joiner, 74, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 17, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory...
Delores Ann Turner
Mar 16, 2017
Delores Ann Turner, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. Born February 17, 1941 in Leary, Delores was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Stringfellow Hurst. She worked for many years as a manager in retail. She enjoyed NASCAR, loved spending time with her family and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...
Heidi Whitt
Mar 14, 2017
Mrs. Heidi Whitt, 57, of Lee County, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home 229-814-1415
Gerald Mullis
Feb 23, 2017
Mr. Gerald Mitchell Mullis, Sr., 79, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home. Services honoring the life of Mr. Mullis will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763. Rev. Bob Prince will officiate. Born March 18,...
Eleanor Loraine Adams
Feb 5, 2017
Mrs. Eleanor Loraine Adams, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Born March 30, 1940 in Coleman, Georgia, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Loraine Settles and Christine Elizabeth Gilmer Settles. She was a 1958 graduate of Cuthbert High School. She made her home in Leesburg...
Michael Harry Goodrich
Jan 22, 2017
Mr. Michael Harry Goodrich, 61, of Albany, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Willson Hospice House. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Holly Hill Memorial Park, 359 West Broad St. Fairburn, GA. 30213. Bro. Matt Roberts will officiate. Born August 13, 1955 in Sandersville, GA., Mr. Goodrich was the son of...
Levina Dana Vogel
Jan 22, 2017
Mrs. Levina Dana Vogel, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2016. Born July 17, 1936 in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Vogel was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Kephart Rowlings. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking and caring for her beloved family. She also enjoyed reading and painting. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...
Doris B. Goode
Jan 21, 2017
Miss Doris Billie Goode of Albany went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She would have been 93 years old on March 15, 2017. She was a resident of Seymour Southern Comforts home of Bronwood, GA. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at Bronwood Cemetery. Reverend W. A....
James Patrick Ray Stettnisch
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. James “Jim” Patrick Ray Stettnisch, 67, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Mitchell County, 775 Pleasant Grove Church Rd. Albany, GA. 31705. Rev. Douglas Hatcher will officiate with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Born October 28,...
Faith Wisener Young
Jan 15, 2017
Mrs. Faith Wisener Young, 95, of Leesburg, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2017 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA. 31763. Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate with interment to follow at Smithville...