Obituaries

Larry James Hancock

Mar 29, 2024

Mr. Larry James Hancock, 66, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Pheobe Putney Memorial Hospital.

In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Hancock he will be cremated, and no services will be held.

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home has been given the honor to serve the Hancock family.

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Michael James Stuart

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Michael James Stuart, 51, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 16, 1972, in Colquitt, Mr. Stuart served his country in The United States Air Force. He previously worked as a MEP manager with Yates Construction and longtime member of the United Association of...

Janice Brown

Mar 23, 2024

Janice Brown, 70, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Wynfield Park Health and Rehab.

The family will host a memorial service for at a later date.

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been entrusted with the care of the Brown family.

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Clarence David Hollcroft, Jr.

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Clarence David Hollcroft, Jr., 78, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home.

Born on December 1, 1945, in Albany, Mr. Hollcroft was the son of the late Clarence David Hollcroft, Sr. and Edna Adams Hollcroft. He worked for many years as a talented carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He was...

June Marie Kozitza

Mar 12, 2024

June Marie Kozitza, 75, passed away in Lee County on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been entrusted with these arrangements.

Tony Russell Harrell

Mar 11, 2024

Tony Russell Harrell, 60, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Navicent Health in Macon.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born August 2, 1963, in Savannah, he was the son of the late, Kenneth and Peggy Miller Harrell. Tony worked as a manager...

Luella Jones

Mar 2, 2024

Lue went to be with her parents and God on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Her spirit was of strength and bravery for her valiant fight against cancer. She loved growing flowers, having a garden, sewing, woodworking, making jewelry, seeing concerts and was an awesome cook. She still reached out to others to make sure they...

Thomas A. Baker

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Thomas A. Baker, 89, of Leesburg, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the funeral. Rev. Chris E. Turner will officiate.

Born...

Ronald Dean Rogers

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Ronald D. Rogers, 89, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Willson Hospice House.

In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Rogers, no services will be held.

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Kimberlie Rose Miller

Feb 14, 2024

Kimberlie Rose Miller, 45, of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Floral Memory Gardens, in Albany. Joseph W. Jones will officiate and the family will visit with friends following the service.

Born on November 8,...

Troy Edwin Nelson

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Troy Edwin Nelson, 88, of Leesburg, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home.

Born on November 29, 1935, in Worth County, Mr. Nelson was the son of the late Paul Hill Nelson and Leah Shiver Nelson. He faithfully served his country and retired from The United States Air Force and Civil...

Bobby F. “Bob” Wilson

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Bobby F. “Bob” Wilson, 89, of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Friday, February 2, 2024.

A celebration of life service with military honors will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Joshua Posey and Mrs. Joy Breeden officiating. The...

Melissa Lynne Arevalo

Jan 30, 2024

Melissa Lynne Arevalo, 47, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home.

The family will visit with friends following the service.

Born on...

Paul Richard Hadsock

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Paul Hadsock, 78, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Wilson Hospice House.

Services will be private for the family only.

Born September 14, 1945, in St. Petersburg, FL, he was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Maxwell Hadsock. Mr. Hadsock proudly served our...

Aubrey Mcdonald

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. Aubrey Carmel “A.C.” McDonald, 85, of Lee County, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024, while surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Dr. Josuha Posey...

Michael Anthony Hall

Jan 20, 2024

Mr. Michael Anthony Hall, 52, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Willson Hospice House.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church 706 Antioch Rd. Cordele GA with visitation one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in the...

Aimee Jean Hare Stanaland

Jan 20, 2024

Aimee Jean Hare Stanaland, age 78, of Lee county, passed away at her home on January 20, 2024.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born in Valdosta, Georgia she was the daughter of William & Mary Frances Hare.

She was preceded in...

Rev. Flora Bea Ramsey

Jan 20, 2024

Rev. Flora Bea Ramsey, 93, of Lee County, saw the face of Jesus the one she so loved and adored in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Life Church of Leesburg with visitation one hour prior to the service....

Johnny Brown

Jan 15, 2024

Mr. Johnny Brown, 63, of Poulan, and formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service from...

John Frank Ziemba

Jan 14, 2024

Mr. John Frank Ziemba, 77, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Born July 14, 1946, in Jersey City, NJ, John was the son of the late Frank and Bertha Hedwig Ziemba. He faithfully served his country in The United States Army where he earned a Defense Distinguished Service Medal. John retired...