Obituaries
James Edward McClendon
Oct 9, 2025
Mr. James Edward McClendon “Ed”, 80, of Leesburg, Ga., went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home.
Mr. McClendon, a native of Coffee County, Ga. was born on August 4, 1945, to the late Horace and Ethyl McDaniel McClendon.
For over five decades, Ed traveled across America’s endless highways as an over-the-road trucker, hauling...
Penny Marie Blankenship Pietras
Oct 9, 2025
Penny Blankenship Pietras passed away October 9, 2025, in Albany, GA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home with Walter Blankenship officiating.
Penny was born April 1,1946 and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Mazzarella and Billie P. Blankenship; one brother, Carlos Blankenship; and beloved nephew, Mark Blankenship.
Penny is survived...
Leonard Hobson Shaver, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Leonard H. Shaver, Jr., 81, of Lee County, GA, passed away at his residence on October 8, 2025. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Leesburg Cemetery. Ross Powell will officiate. Military Honors will be provided.
Leonard was born in Albany, GA on May 22, 1944 to the late Leonard and Mary Shaver, Sr....
Kay Ferguson Boyd
Oct 6, 2025
Kay Ferguson Boyd died at her residence in Albany, Ga., on Oct. 6, 2025. She was 89. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany, with the chapel open at 1 p.m. for visitation. Interment will follow at DeSoto Church Cemetery in DeSoto, Ga.
Kay was born the eldest of four children...
Hubert Hill Gillespie
Oct 5, 2025
Hubert Hill Gillespie, 74, of Albany, GA, passed away at his residence on October 5, 2025. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm. Full obituary will follow.
Elise Breedlove
Oct 4, 2025
On October 4, 2025 at 93 years young, Mrs. Elise Parham Breedlove stepped into her eternity with Jesus. Her 93 years were filled with adventure and love. She was always ready for a trip-either to Hobby Lobby or zip lining while visiting the Ark at the age of 87. She just loved being with her family most of all. No...
Virgle Eugene Stroud, Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Virgle Eugene Stroud, Sr., 91, of Lee County, GA at his residence. Funeral services will held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Robin Chaplin will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Virgle was born in Cordele, GA to Joseph and Eva Mae Stroud on October 1, 1934. His family moved to Albany,...
Brenda Matthews Waller
Oct 3, 2025
Brenda Faye Matthews Waller, 75, of Albany, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born on February 8, 1950 to Virginia Irwin Matthews and William (Bill) Matthews, Brenda was raised in Thomaston, Georgia with strong roots in family and community. She later moved to Griffin, Georgia where she raised a family and spent most of her life.
Brenda earned...
Donald D. "Don" Rentz
Oct 2, 2025
Donald D. Rentz, 88, of Lee County, GA, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Avalon Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Cone will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Don was born on April 19, 1937, in Colquitt, GA, to Joe Brown Rentz and Johnnie Williams...
James "Jim" Edwin Dinkins
Oct 1, 2025
James “Jim” Edwin Dinkins, 87, of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by hisloving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Kinchafoonee Baptist Church. Pastor Chuck Smith will officiate, and interment will follow at Leesburg Cemetery.
James was born in Cario,...
Margaret Joan Seay
Oct 1, 2025
Margaret Joan Seay, 90, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Knight will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Joan was a native of Fairmont, WV, born to Gerald and Marion Kendrick. She grew up in Fairmont and...
William Kelvin Lane Sr MD
Sep 30, 2025
Dr. William Kelvin Lane, 91, of Albany, GA, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at The Willson Hospice House. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Porterfield Methodist Church, with Rev. Chuck Knight officiating. A private family committal will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery in Rebecca, GA.
Born at home in...
James Arnold Flournoy
Sep 29, 2025
James Arnold Flournoy, of Bronwood, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 85, at Magnolia Manor. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Parrott City Cemetery at 4:00 PM.
Born on April 11, 1940 in Parrott GA, to the late Perry Lee and Willie Holley Flournoy. James enjoyed a fulfilling...
Trevor Ryan Sellers
Sep 28, 2025
Trevor Ryan Sellers, a beloved son, brother and husband, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2025. Born on December 13th, 1977 in Okeechobee, Florida to Dale Sellers and Sharon Sellers (Pierce). He was a resident of Athens, Georgia for 10 years.
He was a dedicated IT Manager Specialist for the University of Georgia. Trevor joined the University of Georgia in 2015...
Herbert Eugene "Gene" Paris, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
Herbert Eugene "Gene" Paris, Jr., 73, of Lee County, GA, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at The Willson Hospice House.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service.
Gene was born on December 22, 1951, in...
Emmett "Sam" Samuel Peak
Sep 24, 2025
Emmett "Sam" Samuel Peak, of Sasser Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 24, 2025, with his family by his side at Phoebe Putney Hospital, at the age of 77. Visitation will be held on Sunday September 28, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM with the funeral services to follow at 3:00 PM. Pastor Buddy...
Sue G. Barfield
Sep 24, 2025
Sue G. Barfield, 75, of Albany, GA passed away, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Ideal City Cemetery, Ideal, GA at 3:00 p.m.
Sue was born in Montezuma, GA and was a graduate of Macon County High School. She was...
Randy Scott Deese
Sep 23, 2025
Randy Scott Deese, 65, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home.
Randy Scott Deese, 65, was born and raised in Albany, Ga lived in Florida for 25 years and moved back to his home town for 14...
Louise "Lou" Kent
Sep 22, 2025
Louise (Lou) Kent of Albany, GA died Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00 am at Floral Memory Gardens.
She was a retired Bookkeeper and Real Estate Sales person. Born in Baker County, GA to Walter Johnson and Nancy Grimes Johnson, she attended Bethany School, Elmodel High School...
Shirley Malcom Devaughn
Sep 21, 2025
Shirley Malcom DeVaughn passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, where she had resided for the previous 10 years. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 7, 1933, to Willie Swep Malcom and Sara Sue Isbell Malcom. Shirley was followed by her younger brother (Tommy) who later developed a successful property management business and remained in...
