Obituaries
James Ray "J.R." Alsobrook
Sep 6, 2021
James Ray “J.R.” Alsobrook, 92, of Newton, GA, died September 6, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Lewis of Camilla will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
J.R. was born in Albany, GA on May 4, 1929 to Ray and Louise...
H. Phil Smith
Sep 6, 2021
Harry Phillips “Phil” Smith of Dawson, Georgia passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. A private funeral service will be held.
Born on October 11, 1945 to Harry Smith and Ruth Phillips Smith, he was a graduate of Terrell County High School and Auburn University. Mr. Smith was a local businessman and Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Dawson....
Ned J. Yeatts
Sep 6, 2021
Ned J. Yeatts,69, OF Phenix City, AL, died September 6, 2021 at Piedmont Columbus Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Leesburg Cemetery. Rev. Sam Cook will officiate.
Ned was born on January 15, 1952 in Albany, GA to Taylor and Amy Yeatts. He graduated from Albany High School, worked at...
Ella Alice Jean Richardson Carr Clark
Sep 5, 2021
Ella Alice Jean Richardson Carr Clark, 83, of Albany, GA passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Rehab Select at Hillview Terrance, Montgomery, Al. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Traveler's Rest Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Baker Co, GA. Rev. Keith Smith will officiate.
Mrs. Clark was born in Miller Co., GA...
Betty Jane Brasington
Sep 5, 2021
Betty Jane Brasington passed September 5th, 2021. Born January 18, 1948, daughter of the late Rueben Bence and Lois Fincher Bence. Until the last few years (bad health), she was a fiery red head filled with energy. She raised three sons, while also being a welder, a licensed realtor, a trim carpenter and a nurse. She was giving & provided...
Buford Earl Duke
Sep 4, 2021
Buford Earl Duke, 89, of Albany, GA, died September 4, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. David Rogers will officiate.
Mr. Duke was born in Montezuma, GA on December 22, 1931 to Joseph and Jewell Duke. He graduated from Oglethorpe High School in 1949 and...
Laura Sherling Hicks
Sep 4, 2021
Laura Sherling Hicks went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 57. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, September 10, 2021at 11:00 a.m. at Leesburg Cemetery.
Laura was born to James and Janet Sherling on October 9th, 1963 in Macon, GA. As a child, Laura was filled with an...
John L. Hampton
Sep 3, 2021
Mr. John L. Hampton, 70, of Leesburg, GA. Died September 3, 2021. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA., with Military Honors. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Mr. Hampton was born February 14, 1951 in Albany, GA, son of the late John Edward Hampton, Jr. and Josephine Beverly Hampton. He served...
James "Jim" M. Faust
Sep 3, 2021
James “Jim” M. Faust, 54, of Dawson died peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
His funeral service will be 11am Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Bronwood City Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Terrell County, Jim was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Terrell Academy. He was a farmer by trade...
Mary Frances Knowles
Sep 3, 2021
Mary Frances Knowles, 83, of Leesburg, GA, died September 3, 2021 at The Oaks at Oakland. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Grady Morey and Rev. Mark Spraggins will officiate. Interment will follow in the Leesburg City Cemetery.
Mrs. Knowles was born in Leesburg, GA on November 21, 1937 to James and...
Gloria Dawn Mathis
Sep 1, 2021
Gloria Dawn Mathis, 84, of Albany, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10:00 am at Andersonville National Cemetery. Rev. Anna Miller will officiate. Mrs. Mathis will Lie in State at Mathews Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 8, 2020 from 1:00 pm until 5:00...
Clyde Walter Spurlock
Sep 1, 2021
Clyde Walter Spurlock, 62, of Leesburg, GA, passed away September 1, 2021 at Phoebe Putney North Medical Center. The family will have a private viewing held Saturday at Mathews Funeral Home, Those desiring may send flowers to Mathews Funeral Home.
Mr. Clyde was born in Hahira, GA on November 2, 1958 to Jesse and Ruby Spurlock. He enjoyed taking his...
Lillie Busby Kilgore
Sep 1, 2021
Lillie Busby Kilgore, 83, of Dawson, GA passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Medical Center Barbour. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Parrott City Cemetery. Rev. David Martin will officiate.
Survivors include her children, Darlene Boyett (James), Albany, GA, Becky Esco (Willie), Jacksonville, FL, Stacie Pritchard (Jim), Parrott, GA, Ginger Helms,...
Joyce Davis Watson
Sep 1, 2021
Joyce Davis Watson, 76, of Poulan, GA, died September 1, 2021 at Pine Shadows Retirement Manor in Sylvester. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Mathews Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Bruce Gordon will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Joyce was born in Baker County, GA on October 11, 1944 to J.C. and...
Charles Wesley (Chuck) Peek, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
Charles Wesley (Chuck) Peek, Jr., 46, of Leesburg, GA passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Phoebe Putney North Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Philema Road Baptist Church, Rev. Jamie Baggett will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Born in Albany, GA, Chuck was a life-long resident of Leesburg,...
Marian Davis Corbin
Aug 30, 2021
Marian Medley Davis Corbin, 71, of Albany, GA, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at The First Baptist Church of Albany. Dr. William F. “Butch” Knight will officiate.
Known as "Angel" to her family, Marian was born in Donalsonville, GA on March 5, 1950 to...
Martin H. Stratis, Sr.
Aug 30, 2021
Martin H. Stratis, Sr., 64, of Albany, GA died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital due to MDS Blood Cancer. The family has made the decision to hold no services at this time. Marty was immune comprised and fought to stay safe during Covid-19 so in honor of his fight and out of respect for the safety...
Ronnie M. Cook
Aug 30, 2021
Ronnie M. Cook, 74, of Albany, GA, died August 30, 2021 at Phoebe North Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. Pastor Jason Spears and Rev. Jerry Etheredge will officiate.
Ronnie was born in Opp, AL on June 24, 1947 to Roy and Nell Cook. He moved to Albany in 1961...
Virginia H. Matthews
Aug 29, 2021
Virginia H. Matthews, 95, of Baker Co., GA passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Willson Hospice House. Private graveside funeral services will be held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.
A long-time resident of Baker Co., GA, Mrs. Matthews was retired from the Baker County Georgia Extension Office. Mrs. Matthews was a member of Pilgrim Home Free Will...
Joseph "Papa Joe" William Blanton
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph “Papa Joe” William Blanton, 80, of Leesburg, GA., died Sunday, August 29, 2021. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Kornegay will officiate.
A native of Newton, GA., Mr. Blanton worked for 16 years with Piggly Wiggly as a meat cutter. He later worked as a truck driver...
