Obituaries
Norma Ussery Wilson
Mar 31, 2023
Norma Ussery Wilson passed away at home on March 31, 2023, at the age of 64.
Norma was born February 25th, 1959 to the late Hugh D. Ussery and Jean (Moore)Ussery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, William David Wilson, II; her sister, Nancy Ouzts; and brother, Wayne Ussery.
Norma was born in...
Joan Gibson Erstling
Mar 30, 2023
Joan Gibson Erstling, 73, of Leesburg, GA passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Wynfield Health and Rehabilitation. Private services will celebrated.
Born in Putney, GA, Mrs. Erstling was a registered nurse serving in the private sector and also with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Erstling was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Gibson and Geneva Smith Gibson...
Julie Lorraine Blackburn
Mar 30, 2023
Julie Lorraine Blackburn 43 of Albany Georgia passed away at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023 the funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home Chapel, visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service. A private graveside gathering will be held immediately afterwards for the family. The Reverend Danny Evans...
Raul Franco Carrillo, Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Raul Franco Carrillo, Jr., 61, of Albany, GA, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chad Ellis will officiate.
Raul was born in Mexico City, Mexico on January 30, 1962 to Raul and Teresa Carrillo, Sr. He grew up, attended...
Janet Byars
Mar 29, 2023
Janet Byars, 67, of Lee County, died, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her home.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Mathews Funeral Home.
Born in Salt Lake City, UT, Janet lived in the Albany Area most of her life. She was a retired teacher, teaching Economics in the Dougherty and Lee County...
James "Randy" Smith
Mar 27, 2023
James Randy Smith, 61, of Lee County, GA, passed away Monday March 27, 2023, at Willson Hospice House. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home at 3:00 P.M. an inurnment will follow at a later date at Crown Hill Mausoleum. Rev. Mark Spraggins will officiate.
Randy was born March 17, 1962 in Waycross,...
John Arthur Albritton
Mar 24, 2023
John Arthur Albritton, 73, of Cobb, GA, died March 24, 2023 at his residence. Memorial services will be held Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home with Military Honors. Rev Mark Bullock will officiate.
John was born on April 19, 1949 in Americus, GA to the late Walter and Mildred Albritton. He graduated from Americus...
Cecil "Neil" Rustin, Jr.
Mar 22, 2023
Neil Rustin, 71, of Albany, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at Crown Hill Cemetery with Ross Powell officiating.
Neil was born on January 18, 1952 in Albany, GA to the late Betty and Cecil Rustin. He graduated from...
Angela Willis Cheesman
Mar 22, 2023
Angela Willis Cheesman, 62, of Albany, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home.
Her funeral service will be, 3:00 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
A life long native of Albany, Angela worked in the restaurant industry all of her life. She loved shopping, listening to music, working in the...
Judy Ann Tompkins
Mar 20, 2023
Judy Ann Tompkins, 76, of Lee County, GA, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow to Leesburg Cemetery. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.
Judy was born in Moultrie, GA on July 22, 1946 to the late Paul...
Patricia Ann Lamb
Mar 20, 2023
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Craft Lamb, 72, of Lee County, GA, died March 20, 2023 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:00 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson, GA. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate.
Patsy was born in Colquitt, GA on February 27, 1951 to William and Grace Craft. She grew up...
Rhonda Lynn Green
Mar 19, 2023
Rhonda Lynn Green, 49, was born in Lakeland, FL and raised in Richland, GA passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Gathering of the family will be private.
She is survived by her loving parents, Coy and Nita Green of Richland, GA, her two brothers, Randy Green of Culpeper, VA and Richard Green of Columbus, GA, her nieces, Robin Fox,...
John Ellenburg, Jr.
Mar 19, 2023
John (Johnny) Ellenburg, Jr. left this Earth on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Grace City Church, 294 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, GA.
Johnny was born on January 4, 1957, to the late John Ernest Sr. and Mary Joan Ellenburg, in...
Lucretia S. Watkins
Mar 19, 2023
Lucretia S. Watkins, of Lee County, GA died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Kornegay and Rev. Mark Watkins will officiate.
A native of Albany, GA, Lucretia was born to Joseph J. and Margaret...
Zada J. Edwards
Mar 16, 2023
Zada Johnson Edwards, 88, of Albany, GA, peacefully died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence. Her cremains will be interred at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, and a private family memorial service will be held. Rev Hale Bishop will officiate.
Mrs. Edwards was born on March 28, 1934, to the late Hershel and Margaret Johnson and...
Raymond Chance
Mar 16, 2023
Raymond Chance, 95, of Albany, GA passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm at New Park Cemetery in Fort Gaines, GA. Reverend Michael Williams will officiate.
Born in Early Co., GA, Mr. Chance moved to Albany, GA in 1966 moving from Bluffton, GA . He...
Francis Anthony "Tony" Blakey
Mar 15, 2023
Francis Anthony (Tony) Blakey, age 53, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in St. Charles, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Albany, GA on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. The interment will be private.
A southwest Georgia native, he was born on July 8,...
Iris Juanita "Nita" Lawson
Mar 11, 2023
Iris Juanita (Nita) Glosson Lawson, 90, of Cuthbert, GA formerly of Albany, GA, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Fellowship Assisted Living in Cuthbert, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Carter will officiate. Eastern Star rites will follow. Interment will follow in New Light Free Will...
David Burns Turner
Mar 10, 2023
David Burns Turner, 68, of Albany GA, passed away March 10, 2023, at his residence. His cremains will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery where a private memorial service will be held March 22, 2023.
Mr. Turner was known for his musical talent where he played bass and sang in several bands, which he loved and enjoyed....
Lex Lloyd Dorminey
Mar 10, 2023
Lex Lloyd Dorminey, 68, of Albany passed away Friday March 10, 2023.
Born December 1, 1954 in Adel, Georgia to Lloyd and Juanita Dorminey, Lex had a love of the outdoors from an early age. An avid fisherman and hunter; he was a lifelong member of the Flint Skeet and Trap Club and spent many days working around the club...
