Obituaries
Gloria Frances Johnson
Apr 4, 2025
Gloria Frances Johnson, 78 of Albany, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 7, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Born on January 20, 1947, in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Luther and Maggie Lokey. Gloria dedicated her life to her family and her work. She...
Ralph Yarbrough Stafford
Apr 3, 2025
Ralph Y. Stafford, 90, of Leesburg, Georgia, formally of Dawson, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, Georgia. Rev. Currie Spoon will officiate.
He retired from Blue Bird Body Company just shy of 41 years. He served in the...
Elsie McClain Parker
Apr 2, 2025
Elsie McClain Parker, 86, of Albany, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
She was born on April 29, 1938, in Newton, Georgia, to the late Ira and Myrtle McClain. For...
Vernon Levoyd Musgrove Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Vernon “Bubba” Musgrove, Jr., 65, of Newton, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home. There will be no services held at this time.
Born in Camilla, Mr. Musgrove retired from the City of Camilla as the Superintendent of the Electrical Department and was a volunteer fireman with the Newton Fire Department. He also previously with volunteer Baker County Fire Department....
Helen Nichols Duke
Apr 2, 2025
Helen Nichols Duke, 64, of Parrott died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home.
Her memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Friday, April 4, 2025 at Weston Baptist Church, Weston, GA.
Born in Cuthbert, Helen retired from Purtian Embroidery.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Bentley, children, Lacy Smith (Robert), Mandy Cooper (Bubba), Nikki Abbott (Chris), Daniel Bentley (Christina), Brad Paul (Hailey), Bonus kids...
Nancy Wilson Stryker
Apr 1, 2025
Nancy Wilson Stryker passed peacefully on April 1, 2025, at her home in Albany, Georgia surrounded by love. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany Georgia. Pastor Don Culley will officiate. The family will receive friends and family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Nancy was...
Dale Orin Hartzell
Mar 30, 2025
Dale O. Hartzell, 93, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Albany, GA, died March 30, 2025, at AccentCare Hospice. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 am at Crown Hill Cemetery. Ross Powell will officiate.
A native of Alliance, OH, Mr. Hartzell was born to Alfred David and Faith Halcyn Hartzell on November 24, 1931. Dale followed...
James S. “Jimmy” Sheffield
Mar 28, 2025
James S. “Jimmy” Sheffield, 62, of Leesburg, GA, passed away, Friday March 28, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services with be Thursday April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Rodney Thrift will be officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at Mathews Funeral Home.
Jimmy, first...
Brady "Brad" Tanner
Mar 28, 2025
Brady "Brad" L. Tanner, 78, of Lee County died, Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home.
His Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Dewayne Atkinson will be officiating.
Born in Nicholls, Mr. Tanner had lived in Lee County since 1987. He worked with Forward Air as a Dispatch Supervisor. He was a...
Lee Buckley
Mar 28, 2025
Hubert Lee Buckley, 62., of Leesburg, GA., died Friday, March 28, 2025 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate
Lee was born in Thomasville, GA. to John and Bonnie Buckley. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Lee...
Jack Baker, Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Jack Graham Baker, Sr. 89, of Albany passed away March 27, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held, 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home.
Jack was born in Miami, FL to Huel and Virtus Baker and work for AT&T for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his son George Baker.
He is survived by his...
Martha Marie Thompson
Mar 24, 2025
Martha Marie Martins Thompson, 92, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and adored great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in steadfast faith, unconditional love, and a life of quiet, joyful service. Born on December 24, 1932, in Britton, South Dakota, to Jerry and Emma (Radamacher) Martins, Martha was...
Cindy Everett Whitaker
Mar 23, 2025
Cindy Everett Whitaker, 62, of Fort Valley, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her residence in Fort Valley, GA, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Watkins will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
She was born on January 14, 1963, to...
Patricia Anne Commander Duke
Mar 22, 2025
Patricia Anne Commander Duke, of Shellman, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her residence at the age of 79. Visitation services will be held at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany, Georgia, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Following this, a graveside service will take place at Eastview Cemetery in Shellman, Georgia,...
Ronald Bryant "Ronnie" Lee
Mar 21, 2025
Ronald Bryant "Ronnie" Lee, of Leary, Georgia passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 78. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Milford Baptist Church. Rev. Preston Wilson and Rev. Vann Power will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
Ronnie Lee was born August 7, 1946 to...
Elaine Mask Olin
Mar 20, 2025
We are sad to announce that Elaine Mask Olin died on March 20, 2025 at Evergreen Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Mathews Funeral Home, Albany GA. Jennifer Sherling will officiate. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Elaine was born in Birmingham, AL on December 14, 1925...
Jean Jordan Webb
Mar 20, 2025
Jean Jordan Webb, 89, of Leary, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Her graveside service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Leary City Cemetery. Rev. John Beck and Rev. Jim Morrow will officiate.
Born July 22, 1935, in Albany, Jean grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Morgan High...
John Lehmon Anderson
Mar 20, 2025
John L. Anderson passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025. John was air lifted to Emory University Hospital on Saturday, February 22nd with a bleed/small mass on his brain. Upon arriving it was also discovered that he had a blood clot on his carotid artery. He spent 22 days at Emory. Then honoring...
Debbie Reaves Farr
Mar 18, 2025
Debbie Reaves Farr, 67, of Lee County died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her residence.
Her memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 21, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Knight will officiate.
A native of Macon, Mrs. Farr was a homemaker and loved to play the piano, listen to music and attend concerts. In her quiet time, she loved...
William Thomas Swanson
Mar 17, 2025
William “Billy” Thomas Swanson, 71, of Albany, GA., died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Pruitt Health Sylvester. At his request, he was cremated and no formal services are scheduled at this time.
Billy was born in Fitzgerald, GA., to the late William Ralph and Ann Pearl Swanson. He worked in construction for Proctor and Gamble for 15 years and went on...
