Obituaries
Julian Melvin Bragg
Nov 12, 2025
Melvin Bragg, 85, of Worth County died Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Febuary 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home.
A native of Moultrie Georgia, Julian proudly served in the United States Navy from 1958 - 1978. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as a civilian for...
Charles "Chuck" Woodruff
Feb 3, 2026
Chuck Woodruff of Dawson, GA, age 78, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on February 3, 2026, surrounded by immediate family members.
His memorial service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Mathews Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
Originally from Vienna, Georgia, Chuck was a popular and well-respected pharmacist in Albany for many...
Duchess “Leah” Dorene Thomas
Feb 3, 2026
Duchess “Leah” Dorene Thomas was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1959. She was called home to the lord on the afternoon of February 3rd, 2026, while residing in Albany, Georgia. Family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
Duch spent most of her adulthood working as a travel specialist for the Cayman Islands, while living...
Wanda Leigh Proctor
Feb 3, 2026
Wanda Leigh Proctor, 82, of Lee County, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Porterfield Methodist Church, with Rev. Chuck Knight officiating. A private entombment will follow at the Columbarium at Porterfield Methodist Church. The family will receive...
Arthur L. Farmer, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Arthur L. “Art” Farmer, Jr. 68, of Lee County, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence.
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. His cremated remains will be interred with his parents on Friday February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Crown Hill Mausoleum.
Born in Albany, Mr. Farmer was...
Bonnie Jean Asmus
Feb 3, 2026
Bonnie Jean Asmus of Leesburg, Georgia, lost her battle with small cell lung cancer at the age of 63 and passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was a beloved presence to all who knew her and will be remembered for her strength, love, and the deep care she had for her family and friends....
Sara C. Faircloth
Feb 1, 2026
Sara C. Faircloth of Albany, GA, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and gentle strength. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Morey and Rev. Richard Parker officiating. She will be laid to rest at Floral Memory...
Tabitha Gail McElhattan
Jan 31, 2026
Tabitha Gail McElhattan of Bronwood, GA., died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the residence of her mother. A service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Jamie Baggett will officiate.
Tabitha was born in Albany, GA to Charles and Patrica Reynolds. She was a loving mother and person who lived life to the...
Helen Jean Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Helen Jean Smith, 97, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion–St. Luke Lutheran Church. Rev. Audra Gehler will officiate. A private family committal will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery.
Helen was born...
John Conley
Jan 30, 2026
John Andrew Conley, 89, of Bullneck, GA, died Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home. Services will be held at a later date.
Born in Calhoun County, Mr. Conley spent most of his life in the Bullneck area. He was a retired framer. He resided in Bullneck for the past fifty years with his wife Sadie. Mr. Conley served in the...
Allen Conley
Jan 29, 2026
Allen Conley, 85, of Dawson, died Thursday at his residence.
His graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson. Dr. Emil Askew will officiate.
Born in Calhoun County, Mr. Conley spent most of his life in Dawson. He was retired from McCleskey Mills. He loved being outdoors hunting or fooling with his cows.
He was...
Billy Buchanan "Bill" Slocumb, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
Billy (Bill) Buchanan Slocumb, Jr. passed away on January 28, 2026, at his home in Moultrie, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Doerun Cemetery in Doerun, Georgia.
Bill was born May 4, 1956, to the late Virginia Slocumb Welfare and Judge Bill Slocumb. He is survived by his son, Billy (Trey) Buchanan...
David William Overbey
Jan 28, 2026
David Overbey, 77, of Albany, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home.
His remains have been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in New London, CT, David spent most of his life in the Albany area. He graduated from Valdosta High School and earned his bachelors degree from Albany State University. He worked as...
Geraldine Shipley
Jan 28, 2026
Geraldine “Gerry” Shipley, 97, of Albany, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Byne Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Jackson, Rev. Debbie Cone, and Rev. Conner Smith and Geoffrey Shipley officiating. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Gerry...
Kurt Lau
Jan 27, 2026
Kurt Lau of Leesburg, Georgia passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 57. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Kurt was born in Vineland, New Jersey to the late Raymond and Louella Wynn Lau. He spent his early years in New Jersey and Pennsylvania where he earned his bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University. He...
Deborah J. "Debbie" Alston
Jan 27, 2026
Deborah Jean “Debbie” Alston, 67, of Lee County, GA, passed away January 27, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Cuthbert, GA.
Debbie was born in Thomaston, GA on October 7, 1958 to the...
Wilburn Dean" Harper
Jan 26, 2026
Wilburn "Dean" Harper, 70, of Middleburg, FL formerly, Albany, GA passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Albany, GA. Rev. Malcolm Parker will officiate.
Mr. Harper was born in Albany, GA and had resided here all of his life until 2016 when...
Constance Adel Elmore
Jan 26, 2026
Connie J. Elmore, 77, of Americus, GA formerly of Lee County, GA, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at her residence. The family will host a private memorial service.
Connie was born on July 7, 1948 in Dublin, GA to the late Roy and Virginia Jordan. She moved to Albany, GA with her family when she was five years old. Connie...
Nora Elizabeth Urick
Jan 26, 2026
Nora Elizabeth “Libby” Urick, 99, of Albany, GA, passed away peacefully at her home Monday morning, January 26, 2026. A visitation will be held Saturday January 31, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm in the parlor of Porterfield Methodist Church. At a later date there will be a memorial service at Ohio UP Church Aliquippa, PA and her cremains...
Thurman Ray Brown
Jan 25, 2026
Thurman Ray Brown, 65, of Baconton, GA., died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence. His wishes were to be cremated with no formal services held.
He was born in Waverly, OH., to the late Denver and Naomi Brown. Thurman was a diesel mechanic for over thirty years. He owned and operated Browns Truck Service. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
