Obituaries
Dallas Stanley "Stan" Logue
Dec 31, 2021
Stan was a good man. After Dallas Stanley Logue died on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Hospital, in Albany, Georgia, the words most often spoken through tears and heartache were “Stan was a good man…and the smartest I knew, too.” Born January 3, 1956, as the second son to Emmett Julian Logue and Mabel Lucille (Barnett), he told...
Denise Marie McKenna Wills
Dec 30, 2021
Denise Marie (McKenna) Wills, 57, of Dawson, GA, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2021 with her loving husband Gus Sammy Wills at her side. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Parrott City Cemetery. Parrott, GA. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate.
Denise (Neisy) was born on April 11, 1964 in...
George V. Beasley, Jr.
Dec 28, 2021
George V. Beasley, Jr., 49, of Albany, GA, died December 28, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
George was born in Gary, IN on March 25, 1972 to George V. and Inez Beasley, Sr. He grew up in Gary, IN, and...
April Belaine Allen
Dec 26, 2021
April Belaine Allen, 53, of Albany, GA, died December 26, 2021. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
April was born on April 23, 1968 at the Subic Naval Base in Zambales, Philippines. Her family was later stationed in Albany, GA which she called home. She was raised in a house that was too...
Patricia Pearson Gorrie
Dec 26, 2021
Patricia Pearson Gorrie, 67, of Albany, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mathews Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of Albany, Mrs. Gorrie retired from Broadway Package as a manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Opal Pearson, son Chris Gorrie,...
Sammie Joyce Williamson
Dec 26, 2021
Sammie Joyce Williamson, 88 of Albany, GA, passed away on December 26, 2021.
Sammie was born in Kirbyville, TX on January 13, 1933 and was the second youngest of 6 children. She graduated from High School in 1949 and pursued various clerical careers before marrying David Williamson in 1954 a marriage that has lasted for 68 years. After spending much...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Bruce
Dec 23, 2021
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Bruce, 45 of Leesburg, GA died December 23,2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The family will have a celebration of life to honor Jeff. They will receive Family and Friends Sunday December 26,2021 at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Lifegate Church, 552 U.S. 82, Leesburg, GA. 31763.
Jeff was a graduate of Lee County High School,...
Allin James "AJ" Graber
Dec 23, 2021
The memorial service for AJ has been temporarily postponed due to illness. Updated information will follow soon.
Allin James “AJ” Graber, second child of Kimberly Winborne Graber and Marc James Graber, was born June 24, 1998 in Albany, GA and left this Earth December 23, 2021. He graduated from Lee County High School in 2017.
He is preceded in death...
Joan Julianna Jones
Dec 22, 2021
Joan Julianna Jones, 85, of Columbus, Ga passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA surrounded by loving children. Joan was born on April 14, 1936 in St. Charles, MO to her late parents, Theodore G. Moseler and Elvira J. Moseler. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Leesburg...
Kenneth Wayne Brazel
Dec 22, 2021
EQCM Kenneth Wayne (Red) Brazel, 79, passed away at Carl Vincent Veterans Hospital, Dublin, Georgia on December 22, 2021.
Wayne was born on October 18, 1942 in Edison Georgia. Following graduation from Edison High School in 1960, Wayne joined the Navy. Red's Navy career began with enlistment with the Naval Air Command as a jet mechanic. After a three year...
Grady Claude Stone
Dec 22, 2021
Grady Claude Stone, 71, of Baconton, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his residence.
His graveside funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 24, 2021 at Travelers Rest Cemetery in Newton, GA. Mr. Roosevelt Robbins will officiate. A native of Sylvester, GA, Mr. Stone was retired from Vanguard Services. He, along with his sons owned S & S Racing,...
Richard Keith Gates
Dec 21, 2021
Richard Keith Gates, 61 of Albany, GA. died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Gates was born April 15, 1960 in Elkhorn City, KY, son of the late Royce Richard Gates and Dorothy Jean Amburgey Gates. He previously worked for Short and Paulk Supply Co., where he was a manager...
Jan Daphine Griffin
Dec 20, 2021
Jan Daphine Griffin, 72, of Albany and Baconton, died December 20, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Baconton Baptist Church. Rev. Chad Boyd will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Jan was born on March 16, 1949 in Albany, GA to Willie and Mildred Griffin....
James L. "Don" Nicholson
Dec 19, 2021
James L. “Don” Nicholson, 83, of Albany died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation. The family will hold a private service with Nicholas Barry and Rev. Debbie Cone officiating.
A native of Albany and part of the Albany High School Class of 1957, Mr. Nicholson was retired from the U. S. Air Force serving during Vietnam....
Cathy Lynn Strickland
Dec 18, 2021
Cathy Lynn Strickland, 54, of Lee County, GA, died December 18, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Pastor John Albano will officiate. Interment will follow at the Pelham City Cemetery, Pelham, GA. Cathy was born in Albany, GA on July 5, 1967 and grew...
Emory Steven Kacala
Dec 16, 2021
Emory Steven Kacala, 77, of Sylvester, Georgia, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence. Family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Born in Clymer, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1944 to the late George and Helen Kacala, he graduated high school from West Tech in Cleveland Ohio in 1963. Mr. Kacala was also preceded in death by...
Mattie Jewell Freeman Harris
Dec 16, 2021
Mattie Jewell Freeman Harris, 91, of Albany, GA, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 20, 2021, at 11:00 at Kimball Cemetery in Anderson City. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate.
Ms. Harris was born in Moultrie, Georgia April 15, 1930. She married Buford E. Harris in 1946...
James Marvin Little
Dec 16, 2021
James Marvin Little, 97, of Albany, GA, died December 16, 2021 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Mr. Little was born on April 10, 1924 in Albany, GA and attended Albany Public Schools. He was part of the Greatest Generation...
Charles Alvin "Bobby" Renfro
Dec 16, 2021
Charles A. “Bobby” Renfro, 62, of Lee County, GA died December 16, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Bobby was born on November 16, 1959 in Albany, GA to Alvin and Ellareen Renfro. He was employed with Worldwide Equipment Company...
Marty Joiner
Dec 15, 2021
Marty Lamar Joiner, 59, of Lee County, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. His memorial service will be 4:00 PM Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Copron will officiate. A native of Dothan, AL, Marty retired form M&M Mars after 38 years. He was active in fitness and spin classes, working in his yard...
