Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

Eli Kaden Leeson, 18, of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Ministries, 2320 S. Liberty Expressway, Albany, GA 31705. Rev. Chris Turner will officiate.

Eli was born in Camilla, GA. He was a loving and caring...

Aug 29, 2024

Grace Ann Talley Crimmins, 91, of Albany, GA, died Thursday August 29, 2024 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, GA. Visitation will be Sunday September 1, 2024 2:00 PM First Methodist Church of Albany in Ford Hall. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Jim Morrow and Rev. Laurel Griffith will officiate.

Born August 7, 1933...

Aug 28, 2024

Robert T. Reeves, 75, of Leesburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home. 

His funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment to follow in Leesburg Cemetery with military honors. Dr. Josh Posey will officiate. 

Born in Doerun, to the late Hubert and Mary Reeves. Robert retired from Flint Beverage as Vice President...

Aug 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Drum of Woodbine, GA died Monday, August 26, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. The family will receive friends Friday, August 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.

Patricia was born in Albany Ga to the late Larry and Joanne Arnold. She was a hard worker and liked to stay busy. Patricia enjoyed spending time...

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Mary Thomas Dixon Downs (M.T.), 87, of Montezuma, GA passed away peacefully Saturday, August, 24, 2024 at The Oaks Nursing Home with her children by her side. The family will receive friends at Montezuma Methodist Church on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM in the church sanctuary with Rev. Jonathan Beckum...

Aug 24, 2024

Austin Dewayne Grubbs, 49, of Lee County, GA, died August 24, 2024 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm at The Chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Garrett Grubbs will officiate. 

Austin was born on May 26, 1975 in Albany, GA and lived most of his life in Lee County, GA. He graduated...

Aug 23, 2024

Gary Alan “Al” Senkbeil, 72, of Albany, GA, died August 23, 2024 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of The First Methodist Church of Albany. Rev. Jim Morrow will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2027 at Mathews Funeral Home from 5:30 pm until...

Aug 20, 2024

Gregory L. Gibson, 67, of Miller County, formerly of Leesburg, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. His memorial service will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 23, 2024 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Postlewaite officiating.

Greg was born in Atlanta, but because of his father’s job, lived in many places, including Swansea Wales during...

Aug 17, 2024

James Milton (Pete) Stroud, 78, of Leesburg, GA passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Willson Hospice House after a long battle with dementia. Funeral  services will be conducted Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Russell Stroud and Rev. A. B. Stroud will officiate. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church...

Aug 17, 2024

Glenda Pritchard Busbee, 73 of Albany, GA., died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. David Postlewaite and Rev. Mark Walker will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Glenda was born in Albany, Ga to Glenn and Daisy Pritchard. She graduated from...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Bradley, a beloved grandmother “BB”, teacher, and storyteller, who left us on August 16, 2024. Her life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, learning, and faith. Born in Moultrie, GA, spent most of her life in Albany, GA. but Moultrie was always Home. She was...

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Fred Roule Reynolds, 83, of Albany, GA, died August 13, 2024 at The Oaks at Oakland Plantation. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 12:30 PST at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Covina, CA. 

Fred was born in San Bernardino, CA on September 2, 1940 to the late Clarence and Mary Reynolds. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 13, 2024

Dr. Charlie (The Medicine Man) Rouse, 76, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Halstead will officiate. Private family interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Charlie was born in Albany, GA  and graduated from Killeen High School, Killeen Texas...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Elizabeth Wheeler of Matthews, NC., formally of Richland, GA died Monday, August 12, 2024 at her brothers’ residence. A private graveside service will at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate 

Linda was born in Richland, GA., to the late Joel and Dorothy Wheeler, Sr. She was a transportation specialist and worked for MACK Trucks for thirty years....

Aug 11, 2024

Rachel Renee Oxendine, 61, of Albany, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her residence.

Her memorial service will be Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Alex Kendrick and Rev. Stephen Kendrick officiating.

Born in Griffin, GA, Mrs. Oxendine had lived in Albany for the past six years moving here from Smyrna. She was a teacher at...

Aug 9, 2024

Brenda Story Galloway, 74, of Lee County, GA, died August 9, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 am at Porterfield Methodist Church. Rev. Chuck Knight will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Brenda was born on August 21, 1949 in Tifton, GA to Lum and Hilda Story. She...

Aug 8, 2024

William B. Freeman, Jr., 72, of Lee County Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. According to his wishes, there will be a private service.

Born in Albany, GA, to the late William Britton and Frances Ellen Freeman. He worked for Dougherty County School System as the maintenance supervisor for 38 years.

He is preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2024

Robert James "Bob" Reynolds, II, 69 of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4554 GA. Hwy 256, Sumner, GA, 31789. (Scooterville). Rev. Danny Evans will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Willis...

Aug 6, 2024

Well done, good and faithful servant. You have fought a good fight and have kept the faith. Regena Lamey Turner of Albany, GA., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Sunday 3:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Corey Shiver, Rev. Karen Carr, and Rev. Jack Collins...