Obituaries
Richard Render Comerford
May 6, 2024
Richard Render Comerford, 83, of Albany, Ga passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Phoenix of Albany, GA. Memorial service will be announced at a later date.Mr. Comerford was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Comerford and Anita Render Comerford, and siblings, Annette Fort and Barbara Horner.Born in Trenton, NJ on March 9, 1941. He was raised by Richard...
Linda Rentz Hudson
May 6, 2024
Linda Rentz Hudson, 76, of Newton, GA, died May 6, 2024 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Linda was born in Camilla, GA on February 9, 1948 to Rev. Welton and Annie Ruth Rentz. She was raised in Newton, GA, attended Baker County Public Schools and lived in Albany for many years. Linda...
Barry Phillip Frakes
May 5, 2024
Barry Phillip Frakes, 58, of Worth County, GA passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Mathews Funeral home. Rev. Dr. Charlie Rouse will officiate.Born in Ft. Worth, TX but raised in Albany, Ga Barry was a jack of all trades whose craftsmanship could be...
Rozelle Hawkins Oxyer
May 5, 2024
Rozelle Hawkins Oxyer, 83, of Leesburg, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment at 2:00 PM in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Born in Macrae, Georgia to the late Nat "Red" and Carrie Lou Blakinship Roberson, Mrs. Oxyer had lived in Leesburg since 1979...
Glenda Carr Bragg
May 5, 2024
Glenda Carr Bragg, 80, of Worth County, died Sunday May 5, 2024 in Pooler, GA.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home.
A native of Worth County, Glenda was a home maker, an amazing cook, a loyal Atlanta Braves fan, and the best Nana there was!
She was preceded in death by...
Frederick C. "Fred" Simon
May 3, 2024
Frederick C. “Fred” Simon, 94, of Panama City Beach, FL, formerly of Albany, GA., passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Friday, May 3, 2024 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday May 9, 2024 at 11:00 am at Crown Hill Cemetery. Gage Hormilla and Ross Powell will officiate. Military Honors will be provided...
Joseph "Joey" Harold Dorminey
May 3, 2024
Joey H. Dorminey, 48, of Leesburg, GA, tragically died Friday, May 3, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Joey was born in Cordele, GA, to the late Joseph and Janie Summers. He was the regional manager for Little Caesars Pizza and loved...
Robert John "Johnny" Bell (Lt. Col, US Army Ret.)
May 1, 2024
Robert John "Johnny" Bell (LTC, US Army RET), 79, of Lee County, GA, died May 1, 2024 at Dawson Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard.John enlisted...
George Robert Roach
May 1, 2024
George Robert Roach, 79, of Lee County, peacefully passed away at Willson Hospice House, on May 1, 2024. A visitation will be held at his daughter’s residence on May 4, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at 269 Flowing Well Road, Leesburg, GA, 31763.
He was born on May 11, 1944, in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Joe and Eunice...
Claude "Chuck" Brock
Apr 28, 2024
Claude “Chuck” Brock, 85, of Ashburn, GA formerly of Lee County, GA, died April 28, 2024 at the Tift Regional Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00 am at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate. The American Legion Honor Guard will provide Military Honors.
Chuck was born in Athens, TN on April 30,...
Joseph "Joey" Bateman
Apr 27, 2024
Joseph “Joey” Roy Bateman, 77, of Leesburg, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
His memorial service will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 3, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chad Ellis and Rev. Roy Cook will officiate.
Joey was a member of Gillionville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a...
Laverne "Nanny" Paul
Apr 27, 2024
Laverne “Nanny” Paul, 89, of Dawson, GA passed away April 27, 2024 at her residence.
Her funeral will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Dawson United Methodist Church followed by private interment.
Born in Baker County, Newton, Georgia, Mrs. Paul was a Methodist and a member of Sasser United Methodist Church. During her high school years she excelled...
James M. (Jim) Langley
Apr 26, 2024
James M. (Jim) Langley, 74, of Leesburg, GA passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Pastor W. W. "Pete" Daughtry will officiate.Born in Detroit, MI, Jim had resided in both Albany, GA and Leesburg, GA for the past fifty years. He...
John Marcus Sheffield
Apr 23, 2024
John Marcus Sheffield,86, of Albany, GA. passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Lee County Health and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.He was born on January 14, 1938, in Ellenton, Georgia, to the late Monroe and Pauline Beverly Sheffield. Mark attended and graduated from Norman Park High School and Norman College, Mark and...
Rita Gail Kirksey-Moree
Apr 23, 2024
Rita Gail Kirksey-Moree, 77, of Albany, GA, died April 23, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Suggs will officiate. Interment will follow in Live Oak Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Baker County, GA.
Gail was born at home in Baker County, GA on...
Phillip Timothy Cooper
Apr 22, 2024
Phillip Timothy Cooper, 66, of Leesburg, GA passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Pastor David Rathel will officiate. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phillip Timothy Cooper, a cherished husband, daddy, uncle, brother and pillar...
Jerry Eugene Peterman
Apr 22, 2024
Jerry E. Peterman, (MSgt, US Army, Ret.), 84, of Albany, GA, died April 22, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at Lakeside Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Chancellor and Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate. Interment will follow in The Leesburg Cemetery with Military Honors.
Jerry was born on March 23, 1940 in...
Linda M. Seago
Apr 20, 2024
Linda M. Seago, 74, of Albany, GA passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Glen Robinson and Pastor Don Williams will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.Born in Cairo, GA, Linda was a life-long resident of Albany, GA....
Gilbert Oliver Stokes
Apr 19, 2024
Gilbert Oliver Stokes, 75 of Lee County Georgia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Friday April 19, 2024. Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. American Legion Post #30 will provide Military Honors. Dr. Doc Rufus Willliams will officiate.
Born on October 23, 1948 in Dover...
Mary Frances Sims Prince
Apr 19, 2024
Mary Frances Sims Prince, 100, of Blakely, GA, formerly of Damacus, GA, died April 19, 2024 at The LifeBrite Nursing Home. Private family graveside services will be held at the Damascus Cemetery in Early County, GA.
Mrs. Prince was born on October 22, 1923 in Albany, GA to James Leonard and Mary Gilmer Sims. She attended Georgia Southwestern and Georgia Southern...
