Obituaries
Brady Tanner
Mar 28, 2025
Brady L. Tanner, 78, of Lee County died, Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home.
His Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home.
Born in Nicholls, Mr. Tanner had lived in Lee County since 1987. He worked with Forward Air as a Dispatch Supervisor. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force...
Lee Buckley
Mar 28, 2025
Hubert Lee Buckley, 62., of Leesburg, GA., died Friday, March 28, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced.
Jack Baker, Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Jack Graham Baker, Sr. 89, of Albany passed away March 27, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held, 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home.
Jack was born in Miami, FL to Huel and Virtus Baker and work for AT&T for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his son George Baker.
He is survived by his...
Martha Marie Thompson
Mar 24, 2025
Martha Marie Martins Thompson, 92, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and adored great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in steadfast faith, unconditional love, and a life of quiet, joyful service. Born on December 24, 1932, in Britton, South Dakota, to Jerry and Emma (Radamacher) Martins, Martha was...
Cindy Everett Whitaker
Mar 23, 2025
Cindy Everett Whitaker, 62, of Fort Valley, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her residence in Fort Valley, GA, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Watkins will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
She was born on January 14, 1963, to...
Patricia Anne Commander Duke
Mar 22, 2025
Patricia Anne Commander Duke, of Shellman, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her residence at the age of 79. Visitation services will be held at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany, Georgia, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Following this, a graveside service will take place at Eastview Cemetery in Shellman, Georgia,...
Ronald Bryant "Ronnie" Lee
Mar 21, 2025
Ronald Bryant "Ronnie" Lee, of Leary, Georgia passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 78. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Milford Baptist Church. Rev. Preston Wilson and Rev. Vann Power will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
Ronnie Lee was born August 7, 1946 to...
Elaine Mask Olin
Mar 20, 2025
We are sad to announce that Elaine Mask Olin died on March 20, 2025 at Evergreen Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Mathews Funeral Home, Albany GA. Jennifer Sherling will officiate. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Elaine was born in Birmingham, AL on December 14, 1925...
Jean Jordan Webb
Mar 20, 2025
Jean Jordan Webb, 89, of Leary, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Her graveside service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Leary City Cemetery. Rev. John Beck and Rev. Jim Morrow will officiate.
Born July 22, 1935, in Albany, Jean grew up in Calhoun County and graduated from Morgan High...
John Lehmon Anderson
Mar 20, 2025
John L. Anderson passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025. John was air lifted to Emory University Hospital on Saturday, February 22nd with a bleed/small mass on his brain. Upon arriving it was also discovered that he had a blood clot on his carotid artery. He spent 22 days at Emory. Then honoring...
Debbie Reaves Farr
Mar 18, 2025
Debbie Reaves Farr, 67, of Lee County died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her residence.
Her memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 21, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Knight will officiate.
A native of Macon, Mrs. Farr was a homemaker and loved to play the piano, listen to music and attend concerts. In her quiet time, she loved...
William Thomas Swanson
Mar 17, 2025
William “Billy” Thomas Swanson, 71, of Albany, GA., died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Pruitt Health Sylvester. At his request, he was cremated and no formal services are scheduled at this time.
Billy was born in Fitzgerald, GA., to the late William Ralph and Ann Pearl Swanson. He worked in construction for Proctor and Gamble for 15 years and went on...
Sean Christian Rouse
Mar 17, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sean “Skippy” Rouse, who left this world on March 17, 2025, at the age of 36. Born in Albany, Georgia, Sean spent his formative years between Tallahassee, Florida, and Albany, Georgia. A beloved father, son, brother, and friend, he was known for his infectious energy, vibrant spirit, and deep...
Betty Ruth Demott
Mar 17, 2025
Betty Ruth Demott, 78, of Albany, GA died March 17, 2025 in Ashburn, GA. Funeral Services will be held, Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Joe Brown will officiate.
Mrs. Demott was born at home in Lee County, GA to the late Joe and Lizzie Avery. She lived most of her life in Dougherty...
Joanne Cowart Frantz
Mar 16, 2025
Joanne Cowart Frantz, 85, of Albany, Ga passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, GA. Rev. Mark Scardino and Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
A longtime member of Sherwood Baptist Church, Joanne was dedicated to her faith and an active member of...
Barbara June Bates
Mar 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Bates, 86, of Albany, Ga, died March 13, 2025 at Pruitt Palmyra Nursing Home. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Mrs. Bates was born in Blakely, GA on September 5, 1939 to the late Harry and Ollie Bates. She graduated from Blakely...
James B. Castleberry
Mar 13, 2025
James B. Castleberry, 65., of Dawson, GA., died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his daughters’ residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
James grew up in Leesburg, GA and graduated from Lee County High School in 1980 and played tennis while in school. He went on and served his country in the United States Navy. James enjoyed...
Edythe Ellen Harrold
Mar 11, 2025
Edythe Ellen Harrold age 90 passed peacefully on March 11, 2025 at the Willson Hospice House in Albany, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Minister Faron Hamner will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Crown Hill Mausoleum.
She is survived by her Husband Claud E. Harrold, Sr. of 74 years,...
Katrina "Trina" Lynn Swift
Mar 10, 2025
Katrina "Trina" Lynn Barthelemy Swift, 54, of Leesburg stepped into Heaven on March 10, 2025. She was affectionately known as “Chee Chee” by her family and close friends. A celebration of life service honoring her will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30 am. at Hope City United Church in Albany, GA. Rev. Trent Corey and Keisha Corey will...
Thomas Earl "T.E. or Bull" Davis
Mar 8, 2025
Thomas Earl “T.E or Bull” Davis, 79, of Albany, GA, formerly of Colquitt, GA, died March 8, 2025. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Miller County, GA. Deon Foster will officiate.
T.E. was born on October 14, 1945 in Colquitt, GA to Earl and Jacquelyn Davis. He...
