Obituaries

Doreen Mildred Walter

Jun 1, 2024

Doreen Mildred Walter, 76, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

The family will host a memorial service honoring her life at a later date.

Born August 22, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Clara Kullman Thornton. Doreen worked for many...

Dr. I Philip Reese, Do

May 31, 2024

Dr. I Philip Reese, DO, 75, of Leesburg, passed away on May 31, 2024, in Albany, GA.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Leesburg Methodist Church in Leesburg, GA.

For more than 49 years, Dr. Reese led a distinguished career...

Jamie Dewaine Taylor

May 30, 2024

Mr. Jamie Dewaine Taylor, 47, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home. Joseph W. Jones will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following...

Bobby Eugene Mash

May 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby Eugene Mash, 70, of Smithville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter, in Americus.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg officiated by Rev. Jamie Mash. The family will visit...

Kenneth Richard Anderson

May 28, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Richard Anderson, 77, of Mount Sterling, KY, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2023, while visiting family in Lee County.

The family will host a memorial service honoring his life at a later date.

Born December 13, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of the late...

Linda Kay Ashton

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Linda Kay Ashton, 76, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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

Linda and her husband, Mike, were faithful members of Lakeside Baptist Church. She spent her years as a loving homemaker caring for...

Judith Ann Gerrish

May 12, 2024

Judith Ann Gerrish, 85, of Warner Robins, GA and formerly of River Falls, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

The family will host a memorial service honoring her life at a later date.

Born December 10, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Ross and...

Fred Allen Shipley

May 11, 2024

Mr. Fred Allen Shipley, 63, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on May 29, 1960, in Louisville, KY, Mr. Shipley was the son of the late Glenndon Shipley, Jr. and Mary Reesor Shipley. He worked for many years as a tree surgeon and in...

Norma Jean Coxwell

May 6, 2024

Mrs. Norma Jean Coxwell, 79, of Dawson went home to be with Jesus early Monday morning, May 6, 2024.

Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg. Joseph W. Jones officiated and she was laid to rest next to her infant...

Bennie Ronald Evans, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Mr. Bennie Ronald Evans, Jr., 64, of Sylvester, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home while surrounded by his family.

Born on June 15, 1959, in Albany, Mr. Evans was the son of the late Bennie and Dorothy Mathis Evans. He was a 1981 graduate of Worth County High School and worked...

Betty Lou Fore

Apr 22, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Fore, 82, of Dawson, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.

In accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Fore, no services will be held.

Born July 26, 1941, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James and Della Hawkins McDonald. Betty was the owner of...

Vicki Lynn Giet

Apr 15, 2024

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Giet, 73, of Leesburg, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home.

According to her wishes, there will be no formal service.

Born July 9, 1950, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Betty Furby Sharp. Vicki worked for many...

Tony Curtis Anthony

Apr 10, 2024

Mr. Tony Curtis Anthony, 67, of Albany, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in the chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church with Rev. John Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Barbara Elizabeth Chambless Brown

Apr 5, 2024

Barbara Elizabeth Chambless Brown, 69, of Lake Blackshear, Georgia peacefully went home on April 5, 2024.

Born on January 7, 1955, in Dawson, Georgia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Claud and Jeanine Chambless. She graduated from Terrell Academy and ABAC with a degree in Interior Design. After graduating from college, she...

Cpo Ronald Paul Thorne, Sr., Usn (Ret.)

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Ronald Paul Thorne Sr., 87, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Baconton United Methodist Church with a catered meal to follow.

Born July 2, 1936, in Clarksburg, WV, he...

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.