Obituaries
Michael A. Wakem
Dec 9, 2024
Michael Anthony Wakem, 68, of Lee County, GA, died December 09, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Levreault will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Michael was born in Caribou, ME on August 7, 1956 to Mitchell and Ruth Wakem. He grew up in...
Michael J. Barfield
Dec 9, 2024
Michael J. Barfield, 61, of Lee County, GA, died December 9, 2024 at The Willson Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1963 to Daniel and Shirley Barfield. He moved with his family to Terrell County, GA when he was thirteen years old. He was employed...
Anne Gray Sikes
Dec 7, 2024
Our family was blessed to have a wonderful Mother with us through her 100th year of life. While she will be missed, we find joy in knowing she is in the presence of our Lord and joining her family members in heaven. Anne Gray Sikes passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Vero Beach, FL.
She was preceded in...
David Thomas Woods
Dec 7, 2024
David Thomas Woods, 71 of Albany, GA., died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
David was born in Hawkinsville, GA., to the late George and Thrasha Woods. He graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1971. David went on to work for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. After he left there,...
Joan Elizabeth Fradelis
Dec 6, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Fradelis, 76, of Shellman, Ga passed away peacefully December 6, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 6, 1948 in Washington D.C. she was proceeded in death by her parents Carrie Elizabeth Jordan and Carl Alvin Jordan and John Lacey.
Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, known for her deep love of her...
Cheryl Wingate Harpe
Dec 4, 2024
Cheryl Wingate Harpe, 73, of Albany, GA, entered into eternal rest with Jesus surrounded by her family, December 4, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside Memorial services will be held Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2 pm at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Paul will officiate.
Cheryl was born in Albany, GA, on July 16, 1951, to the late...
Susie Jordan Mullins
Dec 4, 2024
Susie Jordan Mullins, 54, of Albany, GA, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Northgate Presbyterian Church.
Born in North Aurora, IL, Susie moved with her family to Albany in 1978. She was a 1988 graduate of Albany High School where she...
James T. Bryant
Dec 1, 2024
James Timmon Bryant of Albany GA. passed away peaceful at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held Friday December 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow at Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Born December 29,1937 in Tifton GA. The son of late James...
James L. "Jimmy" Jarrett
Dec 1, 2024
James L. “Jimmy” Jarrett, 68, of Albany, GA died December 1, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny Nixon will officiate.
Jimmy was born in Albany, GA on September 19, 1956 to Leldon and Santa Marie Jarrett. He was raised in Albany, GA and...
Lucinda Davidson Hudson
Nov 30, 2024
Lucinda Davidson Hudson, 76, of Sylvester, Georgia departed this life, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Lucinda, affectionately called “Cindy” by many, was born on October 14, 1948 to Lucius M. and Corene W. Davidson. She was her parent’s “miracle baby” after two miscarriages and fertility struggles. A few years...
Wallace Weathersby
Nov 30, 2024
Wallace E. Weathersby, 85, of Lee County, GA, died November 30, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Aaron McCulley will officiate. Interment will follow in Notchaway Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Baker County, GA.
Mr. Weathersby was born in Bainbridge, GA to Marcus and Louise Weathersby....
Susan Ann Powell
Nov 28, 2024
Susan Ann Powell, 67, of Albany, GA, surrounded by her daughters died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at Porterfield Methodist Church on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11: 00 am. Reverend Chuck Knight will officiate.
Susan was born in Atlanta, GA on December 23, 1956 to Joe and Ann Powell....
Margaret Stone Bruner
Nov 27, 2024
Margaret Stone Bruner, 88, of Albany, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home.
Her service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 20024 at Floral Memory Gardens. Rev. Debbie Cone will officiate.
Born in Brundidge, AL, Mrs. Bruner had lived in Albany most of her life. She was a homemaker, managed the kitchen at Blue Springs Plantation, member of Avalon Methodist...
James "Jimmy" Edward Coxwell, Sr.
Nov 26, 2024
James "Jimmy" Edward Coxwell, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 94, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson, GA. Rev. Arthur Long will officiate.
Jimmy was born on May 23, 1930, in...
Austin Michael Lowther
Nov 25, 2024
Austin Michael Lowther, 30, of Leesburg, GA died November 25, 2024 in Phenix City, AL. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Ken Bevel will officiate.
Austin was born in Albany, GA on May 23, 1994 and was raised in Lee County, GA. He attended Byne Christian School and graduated...
Walter Helms
Nov 25, 2024
Walter Helms of Albany passed away peacefully at his residence on November 25, 2024, at the age of 80.
Born on November 21, 1944, in Thomasville, Alabama, to the late Lewie B. and Mary Etta Davis Helms, Walter graduated high school from Barbour County High School, and was drafted to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War.
After Vietnam, he began...
Edmund Howard Giddes
Nov 24, 2024
Edmund Howard Giddes, 91, of Albany, GA. passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, November 23, 2024. The family will hold a service at a later date.
Born in Bel Air, MD, Edmund retired from the U. S. Air Force. After his retirement he went to work with General Dynamics. He grew up in Flemmings New Jersey and Ft. Myers Florida...
Nancy Moore Viramontez
Nov 24, 2024
Nancy Moore Viramontez, 88, of Albany, GA passed away Sunday, November 24, at Willson Hospice. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Born in Ellaville, GA, Mrs. Viramontez was raised in Leesburg, GA and was the wife of a service man and lived in several locations until his retirement. She...
Ralph O. Freeland
Nov 24, 2024
Ralph O. Freeland, 80 of Worth County, GA., died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Story will officiate. Interment will follow at Leesburg Cemetery.
Ralph was born in Cullman, AL., to the late Harvey and Eula Freeland. He was a simple...
Glenda Jean Daniel
Nov 24, 2024
Glenda Jean Daniel, 79, of Sylvester, GA, died November 24, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Garland Bafford will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Jean was born in Moultrie, GA on February 23, 1945 to Eulia and Thereisa Lastinger. She was raised in Albany, GA,...
