Obituaries
Jack Carl Corbin
May 7, 2026
Jack Corbin, Sr., age 84, passed away at his residence in Marietta, Georgia, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
A small graveside service will be held at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany, Georgia, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Jack was born in Quitman to Lee and Edna Corbin. As...
Shelby "Jean" Nichols
May 29, 2026
Shelby "Jean" Nichols, 84, of Sasser, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 29, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Mathews Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow to Thundering Springs Cemetery. Dr. Morris Harp will officiate.
Born in Lee County, Georgia, Jean was the beloved daughter of the late Ted...
Marie Tripp
May 28, 2026
Maria Tripp went to be with Jesus and His angels yesterday. She was 100 yrs. old. She lived at the Oaks at Oakland Plantation for the last 4 years. She was kind, humble, and had a remarkable positive attitude. If you knew her, you were her friend, and you were blessed.
She had a strong faith in Jesus. She was a...
Raymond James Barlow, Sr.
May 28, 2026
Raymond James Barlow, Sr., age 85, of Albany, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Mathews Funeral Home at 11:00 Am. Interment will follow to Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Born in Ocala Florida to the late James and Pauline Barlow and lived...
LaRue Lewis Williams
May 27, 2026
LaRue Williams, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 27, 2026 Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 11:00 A.M at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
She lived a life marked by adventure, laughter, and an unyielding love for those around her. A true citizen...
Betty Jo Wilson McDonald Taylor
May 26, 2026
Betty Jo Wilson Taylor, 86, of Albany, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Lee County Health and Rehab.
Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026 at First Free Will Baptist Church with internment to follow in Floral Memory Gardens.
A native of Ponce De Leon, FL, Mrs. Taylor had lived in Albany most of her life. She retired...
Elizabeth "Nan" Nandan Pelle Wuller
May 25, 2026
Elizabeth “Nan” Nandan Pelle Wuller,78, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Born on January 25, 1948 in Albany, Georgia to the late Denzel and Martha Hardin Pelle. Nan graduated from Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s...
Ted Wayne Daniel
May 24, 2026
Ted Wayne Daniel, 69, of Cordele ,GA formerly Leesburg and Albany, GA passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Ted was born in Albany, GA and was educated and lived Leesburg, GA until moving to Albany, GA. He was employed with general construction until his injuries in 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Eugene Daniel and Shelby Jean...
Brenda Gail Fordham
May 24, 2026
Brenda Gail Fordham, 71, of Tifton, GA, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Tift Regional Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Leesburg Cemetery.
Brenda was born in Anniston, AL on May 9, 1955 to the late Cleburne Jimmy Robinson and Nellie Maude and Melvin Benefield. She grew up in Heflin, AL...
Patrick "Pat" Michael Walsh
May 23, 2026
Patrick Michael Walsh of Lee County, GA, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Lighthouse Ministries with Military Honors. Rev. Chris Turner will officiate.
Pat was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 10, 1949 to the late Frank and Helen Walsh. He grew up in Macon,...
Ray Edwin King
May 22, 2026
Ray Edwin King, 88, of Leesburg, GA., died Friday, May 22, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Ray was born in Moultrie, GA., to the late Cecil and Dessie King. He served his country in the United...
Judy Kidd
May 22, 2026
Judy Lee Kidd passed away surrounded by the love of her family, Friday, May 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William Wallace “Will” Kidd.
Judy was a loving and proud mother to Jennifer Kidd Trapnell (Jeffrey) of Athens, Georgia; Allison Wallace Kidd of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Collier Louis Kidd (Jenna) of Gray, Georgia. Her greatest joy...
Nancy Coleman McLendon
May 21, 2026
Nancy Coleman McLendon passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC.
Nancy lived a joyous life marked by service and community involvement. Her most cherished jobs included past president of Theatre Albany, past manager of the Albany Polecats, teacher at First United Methodist Church pre-school, and a paraprofessional at Lee...
Leon Clyde Johns
May 20, 2026
Leon Clyde Johns, 72, of Dawson, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Willson Hospice House.
There are no services planned at this time.
Born in Cairo, GA, Mr. Johns leaved all of his life in Southwest Georgia. He was a mechanic by trade working with several different car dealerships and for himself and was a veteran serving in the U S...
Peter George Kamishlian
May 17, 2026
Peter G. “Pete” Kamishlian,89, of Lee County, GA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Andersonville National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Pete was born in Billerica, MA to the late Rupen and Irene Kamishlian. He graduated from Howe High School and...
Randall "Randy" Raymond Evans
May 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Randall "Randy" Raymond Evans, who departed unexpectedly from this world on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on April 27, 1956, in the quaint town of Donaldsonville, Georgia, Randy was the cherished son of Raymond "Ray" Evans and Shirley Ann Evans. Randy's early...
William David Harrison
May 17, 2026
William David Harrison, 85, of Leesburg, GA., died Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate.
David was born in Blakely, GA., to the late Samuel and Gladys Harrison, Sr. He worked for the City of Albany as a heavy...
Paul R. Stewart
May 16, 2026
Paul R. Stewart, 85, of Morven, GA, formerly of Leesburg, GA passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery. Bishop Miller will officiate.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Conley Stewart, Morven, GA, sons, Steve Stewart (Ramona), Leesburg, GA, Craig Stewart (Tora),...
Ruth Briggs Picciotto
May 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Briggs Picciotto, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday morning May 16, 2026 at the age of 80. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Pete Daughtry will officiate.
Ruth was born on April 18, 1946 in Albany, Georgia to Lillian and...
Michael Allen Pratt
May 13, 2026
Michael Allen Pratt, 72, of Albany, GA., died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Willson Hospice House. His wishes were to be cremated with no formal services held at this time.
Mike was born in El Dorado, KS. He worked as a service manager for many years at Bridgestone Firestone. In his spare time, he loved to fish and loved cars. Mike...
