Obituaries

Ruby Lee Burnfin

Ruby Lee Burnfin

Nov 29, 2023

 

Ruby (Lee) Kaufman Burnfin, 89, of Albany, GA entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Dublinair Health and Rehab in Dublin, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Jerome Granade will officiate. Interment Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Jake Powell, Josh Powell, Charlie...

Marjorie Yost Horne-Delaney

Marjorie Yost Horne-Delaney

Nov 28, 2023

Marjorie Yost Horne-Delaney, 61, of Albany, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.

Her remains have been cremated.

Born in Oceanside, CA, Marjorie had lived in Albany since 1968.  She graduated from Dougherty High School in 1980  and was a retired Registered Nurse.  She enjoyed playing solitaire, crocheting, coloring and watching crime shows.

She was preceded in death by...

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Nov 26, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Williams, 92, of Leesburg, GA passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Leesburg Methodist Church. Rev. Lee Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.

Born in Circleville, Ohio, Pickaway Co., Mrs. Williams resided in Lee Co., GA most...

Thomas Herbert Phillips

Thomas Herbert Phillips

Nov 21, 2023

 

Thomas “Herbert” Phillips, 93, of Albany, GA passed away November 21st, 2023 peacefully at his home.  The family will have a private memorial at Floral Memory Gardens.

Born on July 27th, 1930, to the late Albert and Idaline Phillips of Baker County, GA, Herbert served 5 years enlisted in the US Navy.  He then went on to work at...

Jean Ward White

Jean Ward White

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Henrietta Jean White, 95, of Albany, passed away on November 20, 2023 at the Willson Hospice House.

Jean, as she was commonly known as, was born January 10, 1928 in Consett County Durham England.  She emigrated with her family to the United States when she was four years old and resided in Carteret, NJ during her youth.  She graduated...

Mary Sue Durden

Mary Sue Durden

Nov 20, 2023

Mary Sue Durden, 78, of Albany, GA passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Albany First Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. David Postlewaite will officiate. Interment will follow on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Aline, GA.

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Virginia Ruth Hurley

Virginia Ruth Hurley

Nov 19, 2023

Virginia Ruth Hurley, age 86, of Cumberland City, TN passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. (EST) Monday, November 27, 2023 at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany, Georgia. Her nephew, Deacon Johnny...

Jarrell Sidney Ray

Jarrell Sidney Ray

Nov 18, 2023

Jarrell Sidney Ray, 85, of Baker County, GA, passed away on November 18, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Arlington Methodist Church. Rev. Charles Puryear will officiate. A private interment will follow at Christ Methodist Church Cemetery.

Jarrell was born at home on his family's farm...

Ravelle Roach

Ravelle Roach

Nov 18, 2023

Ravelle "Velle" Roach, 90, of Newton, GA passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Willson Hospice House. Private funeral services will be held.

Mr. Roach was born in Miller Co., GA and resided in Baker Co., GA most all of his life. He was a loving husband and father, retired farmer and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

He...

Jackie "J.D." Darrell Halstead, Sr.

Jackie "J.D." Darrell Halstead, Sr.

Nov 17, 2023

Jackie "J.D." Darrell Halstead, Sr. 81, of Lee Co., GA, died November 17, 2023 at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 21st at 10:00 am at The First Baptist Church of Leesburg.  Rev. Josh Posey, Rev. Bobby Harrell and Rev. Douglas Halstead will officiate.  Committal services will be held at 3:00 pm at...

Boyd "Bo" Maxwell O'Neal, Sr.

Boyd "Bo" Maxwell O'Neal, Sr.

Nov 16, 2023

Boyd Maxwell “Bo” O’Neal, Sr., 73, of Mitchell County, GA, died November 16, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  No services will be held at this time.

 

Bo was born on October 21, 1950 in Haines City, FL to William Emmitt and Lommie O’Neal.  He grew up there and graduated from Dundee High School in 1968.  He married Helen...

Willie "Tuck" Vaughn Pickle Jr.

Willie "Tuck" Vaughn Pickle Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

Willie "Tuck" Vaughn Pickle Jr.,73, of Albany GA, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday November 20, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home at 12:30 PM.  Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and The American Legion. Born on December 13, 1949, in Miller County, GA, to the late Wille...

Thelma Dozier Harris

Thelma Dozier Harris

Nov 13, 2023

Thelma Dozier Harris, 98, of Leesburg, GA died Monday, November 13, 2023 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at Sunnyside Cemetery in Cordele, GA.

Born in Gwinnett Co., GA, Mrs. Harris grew up in Wilcox Co., GA and moved to Warwick, GA living there a number of years before...

Thomas Keene Richardson

Thomas Keene Richardson

Nov 13, 2023

Thomas Keene Richardson, 72, of Worth County died Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced.

Joshua D. Bolton

Joshua D. Bolton

Nov 12, 2023

Joshua Dan Bolton, 36, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

A native of Dawson, Josh was born September 20, 1987.  He grew up attending Enterprise Baptist Church in Richland, GA and loved reminiscing about childhood shenanigans at the church.  From knowing which sweet grey-haired ladies always had candy in their purse, to performing in skits and programs, those memories and...

Brandy Marie Pettis

Brandy Marie Pettis

Nov 11, 2023

Brandy Marie Houtch Pettis, 43, of Albany, GA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence. Services will be announced.

Mrs. Pettis was born in Moultrie, GA and was preceded in death by her father, Lester Ray Houtch.

Survivors include her husband, James Scott Pettis, sons, Jeremy Scott Pettis, Tyler James Pettis all of Albany, GA, daughters, Jessica Nicole...

Ann Thrower

Ann Thrower

Nov 10, 2023

Edith Ann Thrower, 93, of Lee County, GA formerly of Albany, died November 10, 2023 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home.  Rev. Dalton Smith will officiate.  Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Thrower was born in Wilmington, NC on February 19, 1930 to...

Patricia Ann Day

Patricia Ann Day

Nov 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Day, 53, of Lee County, GA, died November 9, 2023 at the Willson Hospice House.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home.  Rev. Justin Friar will officiate.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

 

Patricia was born on February 12, 1970 in Arlington, GA to William Joseph and Patsy...

Michael "Mike" Eldridge Yerby

Michael "Mike" Eldridge Yerby

Nov 9, 2023

Michael “Mike” Eldridge Yerby, 69, of Lee County, GA, passed away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church of Leesburg. Interment will follow to Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Mark Spraggins will officiate.   Born...

Maxine Baggett Bryant

Maxine Baggett Bryant

Nov 6, 2023

Maxine Baggett Bryant, 80, of Lee County died Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home.

Her memorial service will be 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Sherwood Baptist Church on Thursday, November 9, 2023 with the Rev. John Spencer officiating.

A native of Worth County, Ms. Bryant retired from working as a Librarian Assistant with the Lee County School System...

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