Obituaries
Robert "Robbie" Sifford
Nov 19, 2024
Robert "Robbie" Sifford, 58, of Lee County died, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his residence.
His memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home.
The family will recieve friends following the service.
Laura Jeanette Klias
Nov 18, 2024
Laura Jeanette Klias, 60 , of Albany, Ga passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Leary City Cemetery.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Matthew (Buck) Klias and Jeanette Elvia Thornton Klias, brothers, Johnny Matthew Klias, Jr and Gerald Matthew Klias.
Survivors include...
Michael R. O'Brien
Nov 17, 2024
Michael R. O’Brien, 80, of Lee County, GA, died November 17, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Entombment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Michael was born on February 27, 1944 in SouthBend, IN to John and Virginia O’Brien. After...
Jennifer Renee' Bruce
Nov 14, 2024
Jennifer Renee’ Bruce, 45, of Meadow Bridge, WV, passed away on November 14, 2024 at her home. Funeral service will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Bluff Baptist Church.
She was born on June 1, 1979; she was the daughter of John and Judy Creason .
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Thomas...
Joyce Jelaine Clark
Nov 14, 2024
Joyce Jelaine Clark, 74, of Herod, GA, passed on November 14, 2024 at The Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00 am at Lakeside Baptist Church. Rev. Andrew Kornegay and Rev. Carl Dunn will officiate. The committal will follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery in Doerun, GA.
Jelaine was born...
Tommy Carroll Harrison
Nov 14, 2024
Tommy Carroll Harrison, of Albany Georgia, passed away on November 14, 2024 at the age of 67. The family will have a visitation on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Born on June 23, 1957, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Charles Magness and Virgie Bell Brandon Harrison. Tommy dedicated a significant part...
Linda Simpson
Nov 13, 2024
Linda Pannell Simpson, 76, formally of Albany GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Floral Memory Gardens with Mr. Ross Powell officiating. Born on September 10th, 1948, in Albany, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Nadine Goble...
Rebecca Ann Weldon
Nov 12, 2024
Rebecca Ann Weldon, born on July 9, 1960, to William Vinson and Belle Marie Powell, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. A proud graduate of Colquitt County High School, Class of 1979, Rebecca was a beacon of strength and resilience, celebrated as a 14-year cancer survivor.
Rebecca dedicated her life to her four children and cherished her role as a...
Lucy Hoffman Miller
Nov 10, 2024
Lucy Hoffman Miller, 80, of Albany, GA, passed away on November 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, love and kindness.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Chuck Knight will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM in...
Nell Rigsby Stewart
Nov 10, 2024
Nell Rigsby Stewart, 95, of Bronwood, died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House.
Her graveside service will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024AT Bronwood City Cemetery. Rev. Jeff Carter will officiate.
Born in Morgan, GA, Mrs. Stewart had lived in Bronwood for the last twenty years. She was retired from the Bank of Dawson and a member of...
Timothy "Tim" Daniel Spencer
Nov 9, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Daniel Spencer, 61, of Albany, GA., died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Gerry Dorre and Rev. David Williams will officiate.
Tim was born in Orlando, FL to Carl and Mildred Spencer. He was a restaurant manager...
Talmadge "Punk" Edwards, Sr.
Nov 7, 2024
Talmadge "Punk" Edwards, Sr., 88, of Baconton, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 11, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow to Mt. Enon Church Cemetery, Baconton, GA. Rev. Chris Turner will officiate.
Born on May 29, 1936, in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the...
Robert “Buddy” Beamon
Nov 7, 2024
Robert “Buddy” Beamon, 78 , of Leesburg, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Smithville City Cemetery. Rev. Henry Young, Jr. will officiate.
Buddy was born in Smithville, GA and was a life long resident of Lee Co., GA. He was a certified electrician...
LaVonia Dean McDaniel
Nov 6, 2024
LaVonia Dean McDaniel, 73, of Leesburg, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 11, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment in Floral Memory Gardens. Rev. Chad Ellis will officiate.
Born in Port St. Joe, FL, Mrs. McDaniel had lived in the Albany area since 1975. She was retired from the State...
Jerry Daniel Musgrove
Nov 5, 2024
Jerry Daniel Musgrove, 73, formerly of Albany, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his home in Hoschton, GA.
He is survived by his daughter, Holly Farrell (Charles Farrell Jr); stepsons Harry Simmons III (Genevieve Simmons) and Kyle Simmons (Antje Simmons and their children Charlotte, Elise, and Jasper); and siblings Dorothy Goodwin (Warner), Vern Musgrove, Raymond Musgrove (Tilda) and Ronnie Musgrove; and...
Phillip Wayne May
Nov 5, 2024
Phillip Wayne May, 75, of Albany, GA., died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. A family interment will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery with military honors.
Phillip was born in Springfield, IL to the late Luther May...
Dillan Jack Spell
Nov 5, 2024
Dillan Jack Spell, 26 , of Butler, GA passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dillan Jack Spell, born on November 6, 1997, the son of DJ and Michelle Spell. Dillan was a beloved son, brother, and friend, known for his infectious spirit and...
Dorothy Geneva Doggett
Nov 5, 2024
Geneva Doggett of Doerun, GA., died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Ministries. Rev. Chris Turner will officiate.
Mrs. Doggett was born in Worth County, GA to the late Jesse and Bessie Yawn. She was a talented decorator and loved decorating. Mrs. Doggett...
James Alwin Weaver
Nov 4, 2024
James Alwin Weaver, 79, of Albany, died Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home.
A native of Meigs, Mr. Weaver, had lived in Albany since 1969. He was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services for thirty-four years.
Survivors include his wife Linda Martin Weaver, Son Jason Weaver, Daughter-in-law Tedra Weaver, grandchildren Haley Weaver, Samuel Weaver.
In lieu of flowers please...
Faye Sweat
Nov 4, 2024
Faye Hamilton Sweat, 94, died Monday, November 4, 2024, in Albany, GA.
Born in Athens, GA, to parents Robert and Zealure Mae Hamilton, Faye grew up a devoted member of the United Methodist Church, where she often shared her musical talents. After high school, she studied voice at Georgia State College for Women and the University of Georgia, performing at...
