Obituaries
Louise "Lou" Kent
Sep 22, 2025
Louise (Lou) Kent of Albany, GA died Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00 am at Floral Memory Gardens.
She was a retired Bookkeeper and Real Estate Sales person. Born in Baker County, GA to Walter Johnson and Nancy Grimes Johnson, she attended Bethany School, Elmodel High School...
Shirley Malcom Devaughn
Sep 21, 2025
Shirley Malcom DeVaughn passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, where she had resided for the previous 10 years. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 7, 1933, to Willie Swep Malcom and Sara Sue Isbell Malcom. Shirley was followed by her younger brother (Tommy) who later developed a successful property management business and remained in...
John Robert Bryant
Sep 21, 2025
John Robert Bryant, 78, of Albany, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Tifton Mr. Bryant spent most of his life in Albany. He was a retired pipe fitter. He loved fish, watch the Georgia Bulldogs, telling jokes, watching TV and...
Howell "Dixon" White
Sep 19, 2025
Our precious boy, Howell Dixon White, age 5, went home to be with Jesus on September 19, 2025. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for the gift of his life and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
Born on April 9, 2020, Dixon was full of life and love. He was a quick learner and very athletic....
Cathy Sue Hall Emmons
Sep 18, 2025
Cathy Sue Hall Emmons, 67, of Lee County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Willson Hospice in Albany, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 186 Woodstone Circle, Albany, GA 31701.
Cathy will be remembered for the love she poured into her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the joy...
Ann Wright Pace
Sep 18, 2025
Ann Wright Pace, 90, of Lee County, GA, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at The Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery with interment to follow. Rev. Mark Walker will officiate.
Ann was born on August 30, 1935 in Homestead, AL to J T and Tamsie Wright. She and her...
Anastasia Chavers "Stasie" Harrell
Sep 17, 2025
Anastasia “Stasie” Harrell, 63, of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 17, 2025.
Stasie is survived by her mother, LaVerne McDonald; her children, Riley Harrell (Shelly) of Leesburg, GA, Randall Harrell (Kendra) of Atlanta, GA, and Lacie Futch (Hunter) of Leesburg, GA; her sisters Becky (Tommy) Brown and Amy (Ashley) Chambers; her brother Michael (Lisa) Chavers; her...
Jerry McDonald
Sep 17, 2025
Marvin G. “Jerry” McDonald, 88 of Leesburg, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
His funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Leesburg with interment to follow at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Harrell and Rev. Josh Posey will officiate.
Born in Donaldsonville, Mr. McDonald retired from the Albany Fire Department after...
William P. Wilson, Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
William Prichard Wilson, Jr., 68, of Georgetown, GA, formerly of Albany, GA passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Wesley Corbitt will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm before the service at Mathews.
Bill was...
Brenda "Kay" Middleton Brumbley
Sep 15, 2025
Brenda "Kay" Middleton Brumbley, of Albany, GA passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence at the age of 71. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, September 19. 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow to Pelham City Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell officiate.
Born on December 19, 1953 in Albany,...
Debbie Gerst Pickron
Sep 15, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Gerst Pickron, 72, of Lake Blackshear, formerly of Albany, passed away in peace on Monday September 15, 2025.
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home with a private interment to follow. Pastor Lee Cadden to officiate.
Born and raised in Albany, Debbie, graduated from Deerfield Windsor School, attended Valdosta State University...
John Frederick Letsinger
Sep 13, 2025
MSGT John Frederick Letsinger, USAF Retired, 85, of Albany, GA. died Saturday, September 13, 2025.
John was born to the late Elmer and Marie Letsinger in Tipton County Indiana. He served his country in the United States Air force, and retired as a Master Sergeant after twenty-two years of service.
John then went on to serve his country in civilian service, and...
MIchael Douglas Sartain
Sep 13, 2025
Michael D. “Mike” Sartain, 56, of Abbeville, AL, formerly of Albany, GA passed September 13, 2025 at his home on the lake. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm at Friendship Baptist Church of Leesburg, GA. Pastor Mark Spraggins will officiate.
Mike was born in Albany, GA on September 29, 1968 to the late Terry...
Tamatha Leigh Strassenburg
Sep 10, 2025
Tamatha Leigh Strassenberg, lovingly known as “Tambo” to her friends and family, passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Florida on September 10, 2025. She was 58 years old.
Tammy shared 33 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Krist, and together had two daughters, Kristin Knight (Strassenberg) and Kaleigh Woodward (Strassenberg). They shared their home with their beloved dogs, Bubba...
Effie Leola Tucker
Sep 10, 2025
Effie Leola Tucker, 76, of Albany, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home at 4:00 PM. Berry Hall will officiate. Visitation will follow after the service.
She was born on January 13, 1949, in Dawson, Georgia. Effie's love for life was...
Jennifer Robinson Wilson
Sep 9, 2025
Jennifer Robinson Wilson, 76, of Dawson, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Her memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 12, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Dawson. Rev. Currie Spoon will officiate and Mrs. Wilson will be eulogized by her daughters Amy and Abby.
Born in Cedartown, GA, Mrs. Wilson lived most of her life...
Cecilia Anne Parker
Sep 3, 2025
Cecilia Anne Hamilton Parker, born March 14, 1933, went on to heaven on September 3, 2025.
She was born in Inverness, Alabama to a family of educators, and followed in that vocation, teaching for many years in Albany, Georgia public schools. She entered college at the age of 16, at Troy State in Alabama, and went on to earn a Master's...
Bruce Eric Kubler
Sep 3, 2025
Bruce Eric Kubler passed away in Albany, Georgia on September 3, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Mathews Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Visitation will follow the service.
Bruce Eric Kubler was born to Elaine Vivienne Kubler and Howard Eugene Kubler on June 16, 1956 as the second eldest of four children. He attended...
Floyd LaVern Herman
Sep 3, 2025
Floyd LaVern Herman, 90, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation. Floyd had previously lived in Albany, Georgia for many years. Floyd was born in York Township, Minnesota to Lavern Herman and Margaret Hicks Herman.
He joined the United States Marine Corp after high school, which is how he ended up in Albany,...
Lisa Boyd Page
Sep 2, 2025
Lisa Boyd Page, of Doles, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her residence, at the age of 58. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Born on December 6, 1966, in Worth County, Georgia. Lisa earned her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds as a...
