Obituaries
Raymond "Mr. NAPA" C. Yarbrough
May 8, 2019
Raymond “Butch” Yarbrough, 75, of Albany, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Lee County Health and Rehab.
His funeral service will be Saturday 11 AM at Sherwood Baptist Church with interment at 2:30 in Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester. Rev. Tom Pollock and Rev. Darrell Joiner will officiate.
A native of Douglas, Mr. Yarbrough worked for Brooks Auto Parts for 49...
Betty Jean Cannon
May 8, 2019
Betty Jean Cannon, born October 22, 1926, died May 9, 2019 peacefully at her home.
She is predeceased by her husband, Lovick Edward Cannon, II, daughter Janie Ann Cannon and grandson Jon Cannon.
She is survived by her sons, Lovick Edward Cannon, III Thomas Christie Cannon, Robert Stephen Cannon (Marty), daughter in law Ann Cannon, brothers, Neil Adcox, Tyler, Adcox,...
Milton Ferrell Phelps, Sr.
May 8, 2019
Milton Ferrell Phelps, Sr., 69, of Albany, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence. The family will hold a private memorial service at Crown Hill Mausoleum.
Milton was born in Albany, GA to the late Lonnie and Mattie Phelps and had resided here all of his life. He was previously employed with Firestone Tire and Proctor and...
Cynthia Viola Lafrenz
May 7, 2019
Cynthia V. “Cindy” Lafrenz, 61, of Albany, GA, died May 7, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. John Monroe and Rev. Charles Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery.
Cindy was...
Walter Winston Ross
May 5, 2019
Walter Winston Ross, 88, (USAF Retired) of Albany, GA was born on April 15, 1931, in Franklinton, NC. He departed this life “to meet his Lord and Savior”, May 5, 2019. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday at 12:00 Noon at Andersonville National Cemetery with Military Honors. Rev. Gene Cox will officiate.
Walter was the son of Walter Bland...
Ronald Elton Mize, Jr.
May 5, 2019
Ronald Elton Mize, Jr., 50, of Lee County GA, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Born in Kinston, NC, Ron has resided in Lee...
Richard E. Byrd
May 3, 2019
Richard E. Byrd, 73, of Leesburg, GA was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Emory University Hospital. Memorials services will be conducted Friday, May 10, 2019 at 3:00 at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Curtis Charles Matson and Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Richard was born in Ft. Myers, FL and was self employed and worked...
John Frank Miller
May 3, 2019
John F. Miller, 91, of Albany, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, May 3, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. A graveside funeral service honoring Mr. Miller will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 11:00 at Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Georgia with Pastor Anna Miller officiating.
Born March 5, 1928 in...
Luke Turner
May 2, 2019
Luke Turner, 66, of Calhoun County, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Cordray Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jackie Williams will officiate.
Luke was born to the late William Dewitt Turner and Hazel Doris Turner on August 22, 1952 in Calhoun County, GA....
Wesley "Red" Johnson
May 2, 2019
Wesley “Red” Johnson, 86, of Albany, GA., died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Etheridge and Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens with military honors. A native of Garfield, GA., Mr. Johnson was...
Easton Blanchard
May 1, 2019
Michael Easton Blanchard, 19, of Lee County died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon.
His Celebration of Life will be Saturday at 3 PM at First Baptist Church of Leesburg with interment to follow in Leesburg Cemetery. Dr. Charlie Rouse and Derrick Sheffield will officiate.
A lifelong native of Lee County, Easton was an...
Terry Malcolm Lewis
May 1, 2019
Terry Malcolm Lewis of Albany died May 1, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was 64.
Terry was born August 23, 1954, in Tuscaloosa, AL, to Wally and Anne (Fields) Lewis. After graduating from Tuscaloosa High School in 1972 and serving in the Marines, Terry studied journalism at the University of Alabama. He worked as sports editor in the...
Armontine Peavy Hall
Apr 30, 2019
Armontine Peavy Hall, 84, of Albany, GA, died April 30, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev Terry Siniard will officiate. Interment will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Hall was a native of Randolph County, GA and was born on December 2, 1934 to Ronald and Marguerite Peavy....
Linda Diane Love Pollock
Apr 29, 2019
Linda Diane Love Pollock, 70, of Lee County, GA died April 29, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Crocker will officiate. Interment will follow in Bellview Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Miller County, GA.
A native of Worth County, GA, Linda was born on January 31, 1949...
Richard "Dick" Carl Keeler
Apr 27, 2019
Richard Carl “Dick” Keeler, 66, of Lee County, GA, died April 27, 2019 at his residence. No formal services will be held.
Dick was born on October 20, 1952 in Vestaburg, MI to the late Carl and Janet Keeler. He moved to Albany, GA in 1984 and was a self-employed carpenter. He could build anything, loved wood working as a...
Reddick Bowman Cox
Apr 27, 2019
Reddick Bowman Cox, 74, of Worth County, GA, formerly of Albany, GA passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Phoebe Worth Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Paul will officiate. Interment will follow in Red Oak Church Cemetery.
Reddick was born in Lakeland, FL, to the...
Ann V. "Prissy" Pittman
Apr 26, 2019
Ann V. “Prissy” Pittman, 92, of Albany, GA, died April 26, 2019 at Wynfield Park and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce L. Pittman will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Deepstep, GA, Mrs. Pittman was born on October 25, 1926 to James and...
Eddie Watson
Apr 26, 2019
Tracy Edwin Watson, affectionately known as Eddie, passed away on Friday, April 26, surrounded by his loved ones of family and friends. Born on June 24, 1952 in Albany, GA to the late Tom and Annie Watson, Eddie was a graduate of Westover High School, Class of 1970. He was very proud to boast that he was part of...
Betty J. O'Daniel
Apr 25, 2019
Betty Jane O’Daniel, 96, of Albany, GA, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Sylvester. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am at Sunnyside Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Siniard will officiate. Interment will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11:00 am in Graceland Memorial Cemetery in Ruthdale, WV.
Betty was...
Jimmy L "Jim" McCrary
Apr 23, 2019
Jimmy L. McCrary, 83, of Albany, GA went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Pruitt Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate. Entombment will follow in Crown Hill Mausoleum.
Born in Pinehurst, GA, Mr. McCrary had resided in Albany,...
