Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Mary Thomas Dixon Downs (M.T.), 87, of Montezuma, GA passed away peacefully Saturday, August, 24, 2024 at The Oaks Nursing Home with her children by her side. The family will receive friends at Montezuma Methodist Church on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM in the church sanctuary with Rev. Jonathan Beckum...

Aug 24, 2024

Austin Dewayne Grubbs, 49, of Lee County, GA, died August 24, 2024 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm at The Chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Garrett Grubbs will officiate. 

Austin was born on May 26, 1975 in Albany, GA and lived most of his life in Lee County, GA. He graduated...

Aug 23, 2024

Gary Alan “Al” Senkbeil, 72, of Albany, GA, died August 23, 2024 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of The First Methodist Church of Albany. Rev. Jim Morrow will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2027 at Mathews Funeral Home from 5:30 pm until...

Aug 20, 2024

Gregory L. Gibson, 67, of Miller County, formerly of Leesburg, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. His memorial service will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 23, 2024 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Postlewaite officiating.

Greg was born in Atlanta, but because of his father’s job, lived in many places, including Swansea Wales during...

Aug 17, 2024

James Milton (Pete) Stroud, 78, of Leesburg, GA passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Willson Hospice House after a long battle with dementia. Funeral  services will be conducted Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Russell Stroud and Rev. A. B. Stroud will officiate. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church...

Aug 17, 2024

Glenda Pritchard Busbee, 73 of Albany, GA., died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. David Postlewaite and Rev. Mark Walker will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Glenda was born in Albany, Ga to Glenn and Daisy Pritchard. She graduated from...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Bradley, a beloved grandmother “BB”, teacher, and storyteller, who left us on August 16, 2024. Her life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, learning, and faith. Born in Moultrie, GA, spent most of her life in Albany, GA. but Moultrie was always Home. She was...

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Fred Roule Reynolds, 83, of Albany, GA, died August 13, 2024 at The Oaks at Oakland Plantation. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:30 PST at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Covina, CA. 

Fred was born in San Bernardino, CA on September 2, 1940 to the late Clarence and Mary Reynolds. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 13, 2024

Dr. Charlie (The Medicine Man) Rouse, 76, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Halstead will officiate. Private family interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Charlie was born in Albany, GA  and graduated from Killeen High School, Killeen Texas...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Elizabeth Wheeler of Matthews, NC., formally of Richland, GA died Monday, August 12, 2024 at her brothers’ residence. A private graveside service will at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate 

Linda was born in Richland, GA., to the late Joel and Dorothy Wheeler, Sr. She was a transportation specialist and worked for MACK Trucks for thirty years....

Aug 11, 2024

Rachel Renee Oxendine, 61, of Albany, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her residence.

Her memorial service will be Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Alex Kendrick and Rev. Stephen Kendrick officiating.

Born in Griffin, GA, Mrs. Oxendine had lived in Albany for the past six years moving here from Smyrna. She was a teacher at...

Aug 9, 2024

Brenda Story Galloway, 74, of Lee County, GA, died August 9, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 am at Porterfield Methodist Church. Rev. Chuck Knight will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Brenda was born on August 21, 1949 in Tifton, GA to Lum and Hilda Story. She...

Aug 8, 2024

William B. Freeman, Jr., 72, of Lee County Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. According to his wishes, there will be a private service.

Born in Albany, GA, to the late William Britton and Frances Ellen Freeman. He worked for Dougherty County School System as the maintenance supervisor for 38 years.

He is preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert James "Bob" Reynolds, II, 69 of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4554 GA. Hwy 256, Sumner, GA, 31789. (Scooterville). Rev. Danny Evans will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Willis...

Aug 6, 2024

Well done, good and faithful servant. You have fought a good fight and have kept the faith. Regena Lamey Turner of Albany, GA., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Sunday 3:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Corey Shiver, Rev. Karen Carr, and Rev. Jack Collins...

Aug 5, 2024

Charley Dave Fox, age 80, of Albany, Georgia bade this world goodbye in the wee-early morning hours of August 5, 2024. Comfortable at home, his wife and caregiver were there at his bed-side when he took his last breath. Charley will lie in his final sleep state, and rest peacefully while he awaits his LORD’S and Saviour’s return to call...

Aug 5, 2024

Hilliard Pace Burt, 97, of Albany, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5th, 2024. He was called to his eternal home and ushered by the angels into God’s presence.

Hilliard was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Born in Albany, Georgia on September 25,...

Aug 5, 2024

Marie W. Adair, 80, of Lee County, GA, died August 5, 2024 at her residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate.

Marie was born in Springville, AL to James and Margie Wilson on August 18, 1943. She graduated from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee College Preparatory School. After...

Aug 4, 2024

Sherri Summerlin Johnson, 43, of Worth County, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her memorial service will be Thursday 2:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate. 

Born and raised in Albany, Sherri attended Dougherty High and was a Home Health Care Agent. She loved being with her family, taking care of her grandchildren...