Obituaries
Ronald W. Jenkins, Sr.
Apr 19, 2018
Ronald Wilson “Ronnie” Jenkins, Sr., of Worth County died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Pruitt Health-Sylvester. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday April 22, 2018 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Worth County. Rev. Matt Harrell and Rev. George Howell will officiate.
Born in Wedowee, AL to the late Wilburn Russell Jenkins and...
Andrew "Drew" August Beisel, Jr.
Apr 17, 2018
Poker legend and gambling extraordinaire, Andrew August Beisel, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2018. He was a long time Florida Gator fan, even during the coaching years of the horrible Charley Pell. He is survived by his wife which he has said, "Is the best decision I ever made"; Gail Beisel. He is also survived by his four children which...
Peter Allen Loftin
Apr 15, 2018
Peter “Pete” Loftin, 67, of Mitchell County, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
A native of San Antonio, TX, Pete lived in Mitchell County for the past 21 years. He served his country in the U S Air Force for more than 20 years and had worked as a mental health counselor at Autry State Prison.
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James T. Letchworth
Apr 14, 2018
James T. Letchworth, 88, of Sylvester, GA, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Magnolia Manor – Marion County in the loving arms of his wife, Lavern. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 am at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Mark Spraggins will officiate. Born in Greenville FL, to the late George and Leila Letchworth, Mr....
Elizabeth Ann Wiehrs "Liz"
Apr 12, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Wiehrs “Liz”, 63, of Albany, GA., died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends Monday, April 16, 2018 at Mathews Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Wiehrs was born in Americus, GA., to Mr. Harrison Kemp Huggins and Mrs. Eddie Elizabeth Horne. She worked as a secretary and...
Lillian Flowers Morgan
Apr 12, 2018
Lillian Flowers Morgan, 94, of Albany, GA went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on April 12, 2018 at DeKalb Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 16, 2018 at11:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Mrs. Morgan was born on August 12, 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa and had lived...
Dorothy "Dot" McClain
Apr 11, 2018
Dorothy J. “Dot” McClain, 82, of Albany, GA, died April 11, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Avalon United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Cone will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Aubrey F. McClain of Albany, GA, three daughters and...
Julian Foye Moncus
Apr 10, 2018
Julian Foye Moncus, 93, of Leesburg, GA died April 9, 2018 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Floral Memory Garden Cemetery. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate. The American Legion Post #30 will provide Military Honors and serve as pallbearers. Born in Parrott, GA, to Charlie and Mary Lou Moncus, Mr....
William Pope (Billy) Hembree
Apr 8, 2018
Mr. William (Billy) Pope Hembree, 67, departed this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Born in Moultrie, Georgia and a native of Sale City, Georgia, Billy was born to the late James Arthur and Mary (nee Brewer) Hembree on October 3, 1950. Billy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sharon Kaye Hembree (nee Breckenridge) and he was...
Betty Ann Rachals
Apr 8, 2018
Betty Ann Rachals, 76, of Baconton, GA formerly of Albany, GA died April 8, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Evans will officiate. A native of Trion, GA, Mrs. Rachals moved to Albany in her early teens. She was employed with Flint River Textiles, her...
William J. Cuff
Apr 7, 2018
William Joseph Cuff, 66, of Lee Co., GA died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Willson Hospice House. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Ladda will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Cuff graduated from Crafton High...
Kenneth L. Crabtree
Apr 6, 2018
Kenneth Leroy Crabtree, 77, of Albany, GA, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Wynfield Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church, Albany, GA. Rev. Billy D. Hanna will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Baxter, AR, Mr. Crabtree was born...
Karen Frances Reilly
Apr 5, 2018
Karen Frances Reilly, 71, of Leesburg, GA, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Prayer service will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Ladda will officiate. A native of Queens, NY, Mrs. Wallace and lived in Leesburg for the past twenty years and was a manager of...
Betty Jean Clark
Apr 5, 2018
Betty Jean Clark, 86, of Albany, GA died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Wynfield Park. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Born in Mitchell County, GA to Wiley Maloy and Jewell Maloy, Mrs. Clark graduated from Pelham High School....
Virginia Ann "Dit" Roberts
Apr 5, 2018
Virginia Ann “Dit” Roberts, 92, of Albany, GA, died April 5, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Scott Stanfill will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts was born November 6, 1925 in Hawkinsville, GA to the late David Franklin Jones and Alma...
Burton A. Thomas, Jr.
Apr 5, 2018
Burton A. Thomas, 91, of Albany, GA, died April 5, 2018 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. American Legion Post # 30 will provide Military Honors. A native of New Haven, CT, Mr. Thomas...
Helen Bruner Lush Tanner
Apr 2, 2018
Helen Bruner Lush Tanner, 86, formerly of Albany, GA and Sumter Co., GA died Monday, April 2, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Hampton, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Joy Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. She was born in Randolph County,...
Chung "Linda" Draper
Apr 1, 2018
Chung S. “Linda” Draper, 77, of Leesburg, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her memorial service will be Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Mrs. Draper had lived in Leesburg since 1971. She was a homemaker and worked a brief time with Flint River Textiles....
Jerry Roger Hatcher
Mar 31, 2018
Jerry Roger Hatcher, 73, of Lee Co., GA died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, Americus, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 3:30 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Billy D. Hanna will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Born in Doerun, GA. Mr. Hatcher had resided in the Albany, GA...
Dorothy L. "Dot" Fondren
Mar 31, 2018
Dorothy L. “Dot” Fondren, 68, of Albany, GA, died March 31, 2018 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Robert Lewis will officiate. Mrs. Fondren was a native of Newton, NJ and was born on December 23, 1949 to the late Zera and Lydia Spargo. She lived in Albany...
