Obituaries
Linda Annelle Meyer
Aug 10, 2023
Linda Annelle Meyer, 74, of Moultrie passed away peacefully at her son’s home, on August 10, 2023. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Frank Delaney will officiate. A committal service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL.
Linda was born May...
Louise Moree Dickinson Womack
Aug 8, 2023
Louise Moree Dickinson Womack, 78, of Lee Co., GA passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny White will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Born in Colquitt, GA, Mrs. Womack had resided in Lee Co.,GA...
Marinel Hall Rhodes
Aug 8, 2023
Marinel Hall Rhodes, 88, of Leesburg, GA, passed away peacefully August 8, 2023, after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Goodwin Hall and Katybel Moore Hall, her husband Charles Rhodes of Leesburg, GA and her grandson Jacob Sills of Covington, GA.
She is survived by her children, Mr. Thomas Goodwin Rhodes...
Thomas "Tom" Friddell
Aug 8, 2023
Thomas “Tom” H. Friddell, 79, of Dawson, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his Windy Hill Farm.
His graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 11, 2023 at Eastview Cemetery in Shellman, GA. Pastor Chet Anderson and Rev. Jeff Carter will officiate.
Born in Atlanta, Tom grew up in Newnan. He was a Master Dental Technician and moved to...
Carmel Dean Taylor
Aug 7, 2023
Carmel Dean Taylor of Albany, GA., died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Willson Hospice House.
A native of Saginaw, MI., Mrs. Taylor was born to Robert and Florence Thompson. She retired from the Marine Corps Logistics base after 34 years of working in civil service. Carmel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time and caring...
Carol McKnight Hatcher
Aug 7, 2023
Carol McKnight Hatcher, 75, of Cordele, GA, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Cordelia Manor. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Stan Glass will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at Mathews.
Carol was born in Blakely, GA on November 23, 1947 to the...
Donald E. Reed, Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Donald E. Reed, Jr., 74, of Newnan, formerly of Albany, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family.
His funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Mathew’s Funeral Home with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Don’s nephew, Rev. Tucker Lewis, will officiate.
Don was...
Charles Leon Lambert
Aug 6, 2023
Charles Leon Lambert, 85, of Albany, GA passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 10:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Adam Swann will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Lambert was born in Gadsden, AL on April 2, 1938 to the late Charles Ernest...
Ernest Riley Broughton
Aug 4, 2023
Ernest R. Broughton, 92, of Abany, GA passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. He will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Thomasville, GA. There will be a private family service held at a later date.
His greatest love was his late wife, Edwina. He enjoyed bass fishing and the game of...
Dr. James L. Naylor, Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Dr. James L. Naylor, Jr., 96, of Albany, GA, died August 4, 2023 at Wynfield Park and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Monday August, 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Rodney Rector will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors.
Dr. Naylor was born in Albany, GA on July...
Lou Ellen Stone
Aug 1, 2023
Lou Ellen Stone, 89, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery for both Mrs. Stone and her late husband, Robert E. Stone, Sr. who passed away in January 6, 2023 from Covid 19. Rev. Matt Stone will...
Thelma M. Lamey
Aug 1, 2023
Thelma M. Lamey of Albany, GA died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Turner and Mr. Scott Price will officiate.
Born in Marks, MS., Mrs. Lamey was born to the late Rev. Clarence and Frances Waddell. She has lived...
Charles "Chuck" Ralph Jowers
Jul 31, 2023
Charles (Chuck) Ralph Jowers, 76, of Albany, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, July 31, 2023.
His memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home. The family will receive friends, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home.
He was born, October 8, 1946 in Phenix City, AL to Ralph...
Joe Ed Littleton
Jul 28, 2023
Joe Ed Littleton, 79, of Bridgeboro, GA. died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. A memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.
Born in Albany, GA, Mr. Littleton served his country in the United States Army where he was a paratrooper and a ranger. He continued his service by working and retiring from...
Van Anthony Howell
Jul 26, 2023
Van Anthony Howell, 55, of Albany, GA passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church,1618 Third Avenue, Albany, GA, 31707. Reverend Doug Eason and Dr. Tab Howell will officiate.
Van was the son of Kenneth and Diane Howell of Albany, GA....
Reba Goodroe Benton
Jul 26, 2023
Reba Goodroe Benton, 92, of Leesburg, GA died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell officiate.
Ms. Benton, who leaves behind a legacy of Christian faith, devotion to family, and service to...
Kenneth Dale "Redd" Simmons
Jul 24, 2023
Kenneth D. “Redd” Simmons, 35, of Albany, GA, died July 24, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home with Military Honors. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Redd was born on September 10, 1987 in Red Bluff, CA. He grew up in Sylvester, GA and graduated from Worth...
Peggy Jeane Johnson
Jul 24, 2023
Peggy “Jeanne” Greer Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Augusta, Georgia.Some people knew her as Jeannie while others knew her as Peggy. She was commonly referred to as Mama Angel by her family because of her angelic personality and gentle soul. Jeannie was patient, loving,...
Tony H. Houston
Jul 22, 2023
Tony Harold Houston, 71, of Albany, GA, died July 22, 2023. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 am at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate.
Tony was born on August 21, 1951 in Albany, GA to the late Herman and Juanita Gay Houston. He grew up in Albany and graduated from...
Donald "Don" J. Parton
Jul 22, 2023
CWO3 Donald J. “Don” Parton (USMC Ret.) 88, of Albany, GA, died July 22, 2023 at his residence. A visitation will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted Monday at 6:00 pm during the visitation. There will be a private family service at a later date.
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