Obituaries
Judy Burnham Scott
Sep 3, 2024
Judy Burnham Scott, 68, of Albany, Georgia, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the presence of family after a nine-month battle with cancer.
Born on September 16, 1955, Judy was the daughter of Hubert and Irene Burnham of Moultrie, Georgia. She graduated from Dougherty High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern...
Annette Kelly Simpson
Sep 3, 2024
Annette Kelly Simpson, 79, of Albany, GA, died September 3, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Annette was born on June 28, 1945 in Columbia, AL to J. M. and Annie Pearl Kelly. She grew up...
Patrick Wayne Pearson
Sep 1, 2024
Patrick Wayne Pearson, 56, of Worth County died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at his home.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 109 Case Rd in Worth County.
Born in Albany, Patrick lived most of his life in Worth County and had worked at Evans Auto. He had a big heart, loved helping people, watching...
Karalyne Williams
Sep 1, 2024
Karalyne “Kara” Williams, 15, of Lee County ran into the arms of Jesus Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Her Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday September 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with interment to follow in Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Jim Eubanks will officiate.
Born in Albany Kara was an eight-grade student at Lee County Middle School West....
Billy Kenneth Hillhouse
Aug 31, 2024
Billy Kenneth Hillhouse, 72, of Perry, FL passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Hillhouse was born August 10, 1952, in Jasper, FL to the late Frank Hillhouse & Eliose Padgett Hillhouse. Mr. Hillhouse graduated from Wakulla High School in 1970 and joined the United States Marine Corps (MOS Infantry), achieving the rank SSgt and receiving the Humanitarian...
Wayne Calvin Naylor
Aug 30, 2024
Wayne Calvin Naylor, 79, of Albany, GA passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Cooper, Albany, GA, siblings, Pat Bullock (Steve), Columbus, GA, George Naylor, Albany, GA and granddaughter, Kathleen Lauren Cooper, Atlanta, GA
Wiley Preston Durden
Aug 30, 2024
Wiley Preston Durden, 80, of Albany, GA, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00am at Frist Free Will Baptist Church in Albany. Rev. David Postlewaite will officiate. Interment will occur on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00a.m. in Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Aline, GA.
Born...
Raymond "Larry" Bradshaw
Aug 29, 2024
Raymond "Larry" Bradshaw,73, of Albany passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Born on June 26, 1951, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Raymond George Bradshaw and Thelma Carroll Denham. Larry worked for eighteen years...
Eli Kaden Leeson
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...
Ann Talley Crimmins
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...
Robert T. Reeves
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...
Patricia Ann Drum
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...
Mary Thomas Dixon Downs
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...
Austin Dewayne Grubbs
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...
Gary Alan "Al" Senkbeil
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...
Greg Gibson
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...
James Milton (Pete) Stroud
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...
Glenda Pritchard Busbee
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...
Brenda Barry Bradley
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...
