Obituaries
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 Batcheler’s 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 Geoffery 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...
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...
Royce Davis
Jan 23, 2026
Royce Davis, 83, of Leesburg GA, was called to the Lord on January 23, 2026. A remembrance ceremony will be held at a future date.
Royce was born in Blackshear, GA James and Leola Davis on September 18, 1942. He worked at Procter and Gamble in Albany GA until his retirement where he had many friends. Royce was an avid outdoorsman,...
Bebe Annice Stanley Watson
Jan 23, 2026
Bebe Annice Stanley Watson, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home. A visitation will be held at Mathews Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service starting at 11:00 AM.
Born on March 29, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Alfred and Elizabeth Stanley, Bebe...
Beulah M. "Mickie" Brimer
Jan 23, 2026
Beulah M. “Mickie” Brimer, 85, of Albany, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at The Willson Hospice House. Private memorial services will be held by the family.
Mickie was born on January 4, 1941, in Colquitt County, GA, to the late Oscar and Theris Minix. While still young, she moved with her family to Albany, a place she...
Arthur Delacey "Lacey" Fraser Jr
Jan 23, 2026
Arthur Delacey "Lacey" Fraser, Jr., 61, of Lee County, GA, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. T.J. Mauldin and Rev. Ryan Stone will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Lacey was born in Albany, GA on October 22,...
Kathy Terry Hamrick-Clark
Jan 19, 2026
Kathy Terry Hamrick Clark, 73, of Albany, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Her memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Eddie Garcia will officiate.
Born in Enigma, GA, Mrs. Hamrick was retired from AT&T. She loved being a wife and being with her husband whether it was riding motorcycles...
Zenaida Q. Jumento
Jan 19, 2026
Zenaida Q. Jumento, 79, of Leesburg, GA passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Leach will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Jumento was born in Davao City, Philippines and moved to the United Sates in 1975. She was a registered nurse...
Elton Blaine Strickland
Jan 18, 2026
Elton Blaine Strickland, 47, of Lee County, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
His funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with interment to follow in the Pelham City Cemetery. Dr. Biff Coker will officiate.
Born in Albany, Blaine spent all of his life in Albany area. He was a former...
Stephen Shane Davis
Jan 17, 2026
Shane Davis, 50, of Oakfield, GA., died Saturday, January 17, 2025 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Dr. Morris Harp will officiate.
Shane was born in Albany to Steve and Mary Davis. He was a mechanic at Miller Brewing for over seventeen years. Shane enjoyed his...
Robert S. Croak
Jan 17, 2026
Robert S. (Bob) Croak, 85, of Albany, GA passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. John LaGrange will officiate. Visitation will follow the services at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westhope Cemetery in Westhope, North Dakota at a later date.
Bob was born...
Betty Anne Souter
Jan 17, 2026
Betty Anne Hood Souter of Montezuma, GA, died peacefully January 17, 2026, at the age of 91. A private family graveside will be held at Felton Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Rogers will officiate.
Betty Anne was born January 29, 1934, in Gainesville, Georgia, to William Elonzo Hood and Sara White Hood. She graduated from Gainesville High School and attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College...
Michael Bailey
Jan 14, 2026
Michael Bailey, 57, of Morgan, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation.
His graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at Milford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in Colquitt, Mr. Bailey was a 1986 graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School. He served in the United Stated Air Force. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, loved to work...
Gregory Scott Cribb
Jan 12, 2026
Gregory Scott Cribb, 63, of Albany, GA., died Monday, January 12, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Bice will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Greg was born in Olathe, Kansas to James and Betty Cribb. He enjoyed sports and played...
