Obituaries
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 arrangements to be announced.
Ronnie Lee was born August 7, 1946 to Grady and Louise Lee of Patmos, GA, Ronnie was a graduate of Baker County High School, where he met his beloved wife. In 1965, Ronnie married Susan Timmons. Shortly after...
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...
Sean Christian Rouse
Mar 18, 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...
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...
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...
John Rex Gates
Mar 7, 2025
John Rex Gates, a beloved figure in the hunting and dog training community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Bolivar, Tennessee. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Leesburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.
He was born on May 26, 1940, in Dallas County, Alabama, and led...
Regina H. Hegwood
Mar 7, 2025
Regina Brooks Hegwood, 81, of Albany, GA, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Wynfield Park and Rehabilitation. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Stan Glass officiating.
Regina was a born in Moultrie, GA on October 13, 1943 to the late Gwyn Alton and Sarah Helen Brooks and is also preceded in...
Carlos Enrique Banks Chapman
Mar 7, 2025
HA FALLECIDO EN LA PAZ
DEL SEÑOR
CARLOS ENRIQUE
BANKS CHAPMAN
15 de enero 1934
7 de marzo de 2025
Sus hijos Moisés Alejandro y Milday, Juan Pablo y Adalgisa, Soraya Margarita, Carlos Edgar, Luis Enrique e lvette, Claudio Enrique y Yasilis, sus nietos, biznietos y demás familiares pasan por la profunda pena de anunciar que su padre ha ido a descansar a los brazos del...
Lauren Hodges Phillips
Mar 6, 2025
Lauren Hodges Phillips, 66, of Lee County, GA, died March 6, 2025 at The Willson Hospice House. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home.
Lauren was born in Albany, GA on March 29, 1958 to Shelby and Hilda Hodges. She grew up in Albany, GA, graduated from Westover High...
Christopher Jason Allex
Mar 5, 2025
Christopher Jason Allex of Lee County passed away Wednesday morning in Alabaster, Alabama due to complications from heart surgery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Jay Barcus and Pastor Mat Tomlinson will officiate.
Jason grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School 2000. He worked in the...
