Obituaries
Frank H. Wingate
Dec 14, 2024
On December 14, 2024 our best man, Frank H. Wingate, age 90, peacefully departed this life due to natural causes, concluding a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Born on August 9, 1934, in Omega, Georgia (Tift County), to Enoch Benton (E.B.) Wingate and Winnie Lena West Wingate, Frank was raised on a farm in Dougherty County, between Radium Springs and...
Pauline Smith Huggins
Dec 13, 2024
Pauline Smith Huggins, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 72. In accordance with the wishes of Pauline, no services will be held.
Born on June 19, 1952, Pauline dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm, loving home. Throughout her life, Pauline was known for her profound love of reading,...
Michael "Mike" Pressley
Dec 13, 2024
Michael “Mike” Pressley, 64, of Lee County, GA., died on the job on December 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm, at Philema Road Baptist Church. Interment will be at Leesburg Cemetery.
Mike was born in San Antonio, TX on July 7, 1960 to Robert and Imogene Pressley. While his father served in the...
Gleaton P. Jones
Dec 13, 2024
Gleaton Pace Jones of Albany, Georgia, was born on March 12, 2003. The absolute pride of his adoring parents and best friend to his younger brother, his presence in their family was enormous. Gleaton passed peacefully into the hands of his Heavenly Father on December 13, 2024, and his life will be celebrated to the fullest extent at Wynfield Plantation...
Ruth Ann Fountain
Dec 12, 2024
Ruth Ann Fountain was born 96 years ago, the fifth of eight children, into the loving family of Martha and Charles Cook in Concord, NC. They were of moderate means and her childhood was similar to many of that era. She witnessed many acts of kindness, from her parents to others, which set her on a lifelong path of loving...
Rose LaFaye Hart
Dec 12, 2024
Rose LaFaye Hart, 96 , of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Magnolia Manor of Americus, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Deacon Johnny McGee will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Born in Lake Lansing, MI, Mrs. Hart had resided in Albany, GA...
William "Bill" Phillips
Dec 11, 2024
William Franklin “Bill” Phillips, 76, of Lee County, GA, died December 11, 2024 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Brooksville Cemetery in Brooksville, GA. Rev. Doug Hall will officiate.
Bill was born in Cuthbert, GA on December 16, 1947 to James and Syble Phillips. After High School, he went to...
George Peter "Pete" Donaldson
Dec 9, 2024
George Peter Donaldson III, known to family and friends as “Pete”, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, to George Peter Donaldson Jr. and his wife Marianna Mella.
Pete dedicated his life to the practice of law, serving the South Georgia...
Michael A. Wakem
Dec 9, 2024
Michael Anthony Wakem, 68, of Lee County, GA, died December 09, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Levreault will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Michael was born in Caribou, ME on August 7, 1956 to Mitchell and Ruth Wakem. He grew up in...
Michael J. Barfield
Dec 9, 2024
Michael J. Barfield, 61, of Lee County, GA, died December 9, 2024 at The Willson Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1963 to Daniel and Shirley Barfield. He moved with his family to Terrell County, GA when he was thirteen years old. He was employed...
Anne Gray Sikes
Dec 7, 2024
Our family was blessed to have a wonderful Mother with us through her 100th year of life. While she will be missed, we find joy in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord and joining her family members in heaven. Anne Gray Sikes passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Vero Beach, FL.
She was preceded in...
David Thomas Woods
Dec 7, 2024
David Thomas Woods, 71 of Albany, GA., died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
David was born in Hawkinsville, GA., to the late George and Thrasha Woods. He graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1971. David went on to work for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. After he left there,...
Joan Elizabeth Fradelis
Dec 6, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Fradelis, 76, of Shellman, Ga passed away peacefully December 6, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 6, 1948 in Washington D.C. she was proceeded in death by her parents Carrie Elizabeth Jordan and Carl Alvin Jordan and John Lacey.
Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, known for her deep love of her...
Cheryl Wingate Harpe
Dec 4, 2024
Cheryl Wingate Harpe, 73, of Albany, GA, entered into eternal rest with Jesus surrounded by her family, December 4, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside Memorial services will be held Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2 pm at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Paul will officiate.
Cheryl was born in Albany, GA, on July 16, 1951, to the late...
Susie Jordan Mullins
Dec 4, 2024
Susie Jordan Mullins, 54, of Albany, GA, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Northgate Presbyterian Church.
Born in North Aurora, IL, Susie moved with her family to Albany in 1978. She was a 1988 graduate of Albany High School where she...
James T. Bryant
Dec 1, 2024
James Timmon Bryant of Albany GA. passed away peaceful at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held Friday December 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow at Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Born December 29,1937 in Tifton GA. The son of late James...
James L. "Jimmy" Jarrett
Dec 1, 2024
James L. “Jimmy” Jarrett, 68, of Albany, GA died December 1, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny Nixon will officiate.
Jimmy was born in Albany, GA on September 19, 1956 to Leldon and Santa Marie Jarrett. He was raised in Albany, GA and...
Lucinda Davidson Hudson
Nov 30, 2024
Lucinda Davidson Hudson, 76, of Sylvester, Georgia departed this life, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Lucinda, affectionately called “Cindy” by many, was born on October 14, 1948 to Lucius M. and Corene W. Davidson. She was her parent’s “miracle baby” after two miscarriages and fertility struggles. A few years...
Wallace Weathersby
Nov 30, 2024
Wallace E. Weathersby, 85, of Lee County, GA, died November 30, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Aaron McCulley will officiate. Interment will follow in Notchaway Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Baker County, GA.
Mr. Weathersby was born in Bainbridge, GA to Marcus and Louise Weathersby....
Susan Ann Powell
Nov 28, 2024
Susan Ann Powell, 67, of Albany, GA, surrounded by her daughters died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at Porterfield Methodist Church on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11: 00 am. Reverend Chuck Knight will officiate.
Susan was born in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 1956 to Joe and Ann Powell....
