Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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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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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.

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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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jan 11, 2024

Ellie Mae Lewis, 89, of Albany, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Floral Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday, January...

Jan 7, 2024

Norman Reuben Breeden, 84, of Leesburg, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the home of a friend.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Andersonville National Cemetery with Rev. Grady Morey officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January...

Jan 6, 2024

Willard Humphries, age 75, of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away on January 6, 2023. He was born November 8, 1948 in Pelham, Georgia to Mercer and Hazel Humphries.

Willard Humphries was a devout follower of Jesus Christ. He would always encourage those around him to trust in the Lord. He married Brenda Penny Humphries...

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Marilyn Eloise Strickland, 79, of Leesburg passed away on Monday morning December 25, 2023, at her home.

Born on March 12, 1944, in Moultrie, Mrs. Strickland was the daughter of the late Charles and Inez Daye Connor. She worked for years with Proctor and Gamble and cared well for her family. She enjoyed flowers,...

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Phoebe Carol Davis Hobby, 79, of Sylvester, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday evening, December 23, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Providence Cemetery in Worth County with Rev. Ricky Purvis officiating. The family will...