Obituaries

Debra "Debbie" George Brown

Debra "Debbie" George Brown

Jan 13, 2025

Debra “Debbie” George Brown, of Baconton, GA, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her residence. A visitation and a time of remembrance will be held Friday, January 17, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mercedes Baptist Church. 

Debbie was born in Blakely, GA to the late Chesley and Klara George. She was a loving wife, loving mother and...

Doris Mae Alley

Doris Mae Alley

Jan 11, 2025

Doris Mae Alley, 102, was taken to Heaven by Angels on January 11, 2025. She died peacefully at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation center in Leesburg Georgia. A memorial service and interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 10 am on Friday Jan 24. Rev. Mackey will officiate. 

Doris was born in Atlanta, GA on September 2, 1922...

Carolyn "Joanne" Davis Jamison

Carolyn "Joanne" Davis Jamison

Jan 11, 2025

Carolyn “Joanne” Davis Jamison, A native of Funston, GA, Joanne was born to Frances Willene Allegood Pinney and Cal Lee “CL” Davis Jr.  In her early years, Joanne worked for Sears and Roebuck Co. where she met her husband of 47 years, Alan V. Jamison. She spent several years as a housewife and later worked for and became the owner...

Peggy English Lacy

Peggy English Lacy

Jan 11, 2025

 Peggy Ann English Lacy, 91, of Albany, GA, died January 11, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Sowhatchee Baptist Church Cemetery in Blakely, GA. Rev. Bruce English will officiate.

Mrs. Lacy was born in Blakely, GA on October 5, 1933 to John Jenkins and Annie Merle Belisle...

Wilbur T. Gamble, Jr.

Wilbur T. Gamble, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Wilbur Thomas Gamble Jr. was born September 13, 1934 to Susie Belle Gamble and Wilbur Thomas Gamble Sr. in Terrell County Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Lila J. Gamble, a daughter Myra Gamble of San Francisco, California and a son Wilbur Thomas (T) Gamble III (Sheryl) of Dawson, Georgia, 2 grandchildren Layla Ann Gamble of...

Cherish Nicole Bell

Cherish Nicole Bell

Jan 9, 2025

Cherish Nicole Bell, born on April 11, 1996, in Albany, Georgia, passed away on January 9, 2025, in her hometown, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and joy. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.

Cherish's vibrant personality shined through in her work as a waitress at...

John Darrell Lodge

John Darrell Lodge

Jan 7, 2025

John Darrell Lodge, affectionately known as "Papa” and “Dr. Lodge," entered the Pearly Gates on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 20, 1951, in Pelham, Georgia, to Leon Lafayette Lodge and Dessie Owen Lodge. He was of Christian faith and attended Friendship Baptist Church of Leesburg.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11,...

Jacqueline T. Scott

Jacqueline T. Scott

Jan 5, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tucker Scott, 86, formerly of Dawson and Albany, GA passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Tallahassee, FL. Born in Alapaha, GA on June 14, 1938, to Sol Tucker, Sr. and Essie Bishop Tucker, Jackie was the youngest of six children.

Jackie was known for her loving, generous, and kind-hearted nature, infused with humor and independence. Her strength...

Myrna Lou Kirksey Goodwin

Myrna Lou Kirksey Goodwin

Jan 5, 2025

Myrna Lou Kirksey Goodwin, 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 5, 2025.

Myrna (affectionately known as “Lou” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren) was born on February 14, 1941 in Parrott, GA to Hoke and Odessa Kirksey. She attended Webster County School where she met her life-long companion Raymond Jesse Goodwin. The two were married on...

Jeffrey Paul Schnell

Jeffrey Paul Schnell

Jan 4, 2025

Our Dad and Poppy, Jeffrey Paul Schnell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday January 4, 2025 . His last words were “What will be, will be”.

Jeff moved to Albany in 1971 as a young man from Pittsburgh, PA. He was in the United States Navy and stationed at the then Naval Air Station. It later became what we...

Ronald Temples

Ronald Temples

Jan 1, 2025

Ronald Temples, 78, of Albany, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home. 

His funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment to follow in Crossroads Cemetery in Damascus, GA. 

Born in Damascus, Mr. Temples had lived in Albany since 1972 and was retired from Cooper Tire. He loved spending time with his great...

Georgia Diane Mathews O'Neal

Georgia Diane Mathews O'Neal

Dec 30, 2024

Diane Mathews O’Neal, 73, of Worth County died Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home.

Her funeral service will be Friday 2:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Born in Donalsonville Mrs. O’Neal had worked in the restaurant business for a number of years before retiring and staying home. She loved to...

Beebe Patricia Harrison

Beebe Patricia Harrison

Dec 28, 2024

Beebe Patricia Harrison was born on October 25, 1943 in Salina, Kansas to Beebe Ray Harrison and Daisy Pauline Blizzard Harrison. As the eldest of six siblings, she embraced her role as a caring and nurturing sister, eventually becoming a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A resident of Leesburg, Beebe brought love and joy to everyone. 

Affectionately known as Mimi, Beebe...

Michael R. "Mike" Senn

Michael R. "Mike" Senn

Dec 27, 2024

Michael Roy “Mike” Senn, 67, of Leesburg, GA, died December 27, 2024 at his residence. He is now at home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Ross Powell will officiate.

Mike was born in Elba, AL on November 30, 1957 to Sara and Roy Senn....

Troy D. Ansley

Troy D. Ansley

Dec 27, 2024

Troy D. Ansley, 55, of Lee County, GA, passed away December 27, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Stacy West will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.

Troy was born in Thomasville, GA to Bennie and Virginia Ansley on February 7, 1969. He grew...

Robert Marc Matre, Jr.

Robert Marc Matre, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Robert Marc Matre Jr. passed away on December 26, 2024, in his hometown of Albany, GA. He was 80 years old.

Marc was born on October 23, 1944, at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA. Raised by his loving parents Bob and Dorothy Matre, the family moved to Albany, GA, soon after he was born. They lived in a home...

Laverne Skipper Glass

Laverne Skipper Glass

Dec 24, 2024

Our mother, Laverne Skipper Glass, was born October 21, 1939. She left her earthly home in Camilla December 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Pascal Glass, her parents Roy and Toy Skipper, her children Teresa Glass and Scott Glass, and siblings Linda Norton, Larry Skipper, Roy Skipper, Jr., and Jean Hall. 

Services will be held Tuesday, December...

Linda Kierce Denney

Linda Kierce Denney

Dec 24, 2024

Linda Kierce Denney, 81, of Albany, GA, died December 24, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Gerry Dorre will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Linda was born in Albany, GA on October 4, 1943 to James Earl and Velma Kierce. She grew up...

Ralph Lester March, Jr

Ralph Lester March, Jr

Dec 24, 2024

Ralph L. March, Jr., 74, of Albany, GA, died December 24, 2024 at Emory University Hospital on Clifton Road. A memorial service will be held January 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.

Ralph was born in Greenville, SC to Ralph and Mary March, Sr. on January 17, 1950. His family moved to Albany,...

Hiram "Sonny" Lofton, Jr.

Hiram "Sonny" Lofton, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Hiram A. “Sonny” Lofton, Jr., 76, of Albany, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at his residence. 

His funeral service will be Friday, 3:00 PM at Crown Hill Cemetery.  Mr. Ross Powell and Mr. Steve Preston will officiate. 

Born, raised and a life-long resident of Albany, Sonny was best known to the community from his years spent in radio as on-air talent primarily...

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