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William "Jack" Lankford Lowery, 88 of Sylvester, GA., died Monday, October 7, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 14, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens with military honors. Born in Helena, GA to the late J.B. and Dora Kate Lowery, Jack served his country in the United States Navy. While in the military he worked as a barber. Following his military career, he worked with his father as a barber and worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing at his place in Ft. Gaines. Jack was a hard-working man and still managed to...

Ronnie Joe Misamore (Big Daddy), 80, of Albany, Georgia, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Louise on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at Mathews Funeral Home at 4:30 pm. Chaplin Joey Holland will officiate. Born on June 27, 1944, in Gray, Tennessee, to the late William C. and Lavada Canter Misamore, Ron, or Big Daddy as he was affectionately known to most, grew up with a love of his country, his family, and sports- especially his beloved Atlanta Braves. A proud veteran, Ronnie served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Da Nang Air Force Base. Following his military service, Ronnie...

Derryl Oliver Johnson died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family at his home on September 8, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Long Johnson of Lee County, GA, brother, Horace (Nina) Johnson of Canton, GA, son, Greg (Michelle) Johnson of Parkersburg, WV, daughter-in-law, Terri Johnson of Worth County, GA, brother-in-law, Leon (Sylvia) Gary of Albany, GA, sister-in-law, Emily (Ronnie) Dupree of Americus, GA, and sister-in-law, Beverly (Eldon) Chambers of Smithville, GA. He was blessed with grandchildren, J.D. (K.K.) Johnson of Newton, GA, Grey (Cameryn) Johnson of Racine, OH, Joshua Johnson of Parkersburg, WV, Haley E. Johnson of Greenwood, SC, Wesley (Nuria) Taylor...

Mary Joiner Herman. 89, of Albany, GA, died September 6, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00 am at Avalon United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Cone will officiate. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at Cook's Union Methodist Cemetery in Miller County, GA. Mary was born in Madison, FL to John and Gertrude Joiner on June 18, 1935. She grew up in Miller County, GA and graduated from Miller County High School in 1953. After high school, Mary married James "Jimmy" Cook. and they lived in Miller County for twenty years until his death. She met and married Floyd L. Herman in 1975 and lived the remainder of her life in Albany, GA....

Annette Kelly Simpson, 79, of Albany, GA, died September 3, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell officiated. 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 in Columbia in a large family and graduated from Houston County High School in 1963. Annette married William Henry Balkcom, Jr in 1964 and were married until his death in 1970. After his death, she met and married David Simpson and moved to Albany, GA, Annette was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church and attended Raleigh White Baptist...

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 September 28, 1943 in Candler County, GA to Wiley and Williene Durden, he graduated from Metter High School in 1961. He then attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College before transferring to the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1965. He and his wife Mary Sue Durden were married on December 25, 1963,...

Gregory L. Gibson, 67, of Miller County, formerly of Leesburg, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. His memorial service was held 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 his teenage years, which allowed him to travel throughout Europe. He was a retired Allstate Insurance Agent. Greg moved to the Gibson Farm in Miller County in 2022, which was always home to him. He enjoyed helping others, woodworking, tending to the farm, conservation, and serving as a scout leader. Greg was a loyal member...

Dr. Charlie (The Medicine Man) Rouse, 76, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Halstead will officiate. Private family interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Charlie was born in Albany, GA and graduated from Killeen High School, Killeen Texas 1966. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy RPh in 1971. Beloved Husband & Father Known as The Medicine Man, Charlie modeled Christ to his family and everyone who knew him. He shared his love kindness and generosity of spirit with everyone he met. Those who have been blessed to know...

Dr. Charlie (The Medicine Man) Rouse, 76, of Albany, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services was conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Sherwood Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Halstead officiated. A private family interment was held at Crown Hill Cemetery. Charlie was born in Albany, GA and graduated from Killeen High School, Killeen Texas 1966College and was a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy RPh in 1971. Beloved Husband & Father Known as The Medicine Man, Charlie modeled Christ to his family and everyone who knew him. He shared his love kindness and generosity of spirit with everyone he met. Those who have been blessed...

Brenda Story Galloway, 74, of Lee County, GA, died August 9, 2024 at the Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 am at Porterfield Methodist Church. Rev. Chuck Knight will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Brenda was born on August 21, 1949 in Tifton, GA to Lum and Hilda Story. She grew up in Shingler and Albany and graduated from Dougherty High School in 1967. After graduation, Brenda was employed with Friedmanundefineds Jewelers and Carlton Company. She met her future husband, Bob Galloway, while they both were living at Nottingham Apartments. It was love at first sight and they married in 1982. Together, they owned and...

Hilliard Pace Burt, 97, of Albany, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5th, 2024. He was called to his eternal home and ushered by the angels into God's presence. Hilliard was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Born in Albany, Georgia on September 25, 1926. He was the son of Walter Holton Burt, Sr. and Julia Pace Burt. Hilliard was a 1943 graduate of Albany High School which embraced eleven grades. He attended Baylor Military Academy near Chattanooga and graduated in 1944. While at Baylor, he played varsity football, basketball and was number one on the tennis team....

Mrs. Vera Olive Stone Craft, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning (July 16, 2024) with her family by her side. Born in Lineville, AL on August 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ira Richmond Stone and Vera Alice Wilson Stone. In 1956, Olive met Wayne Craft, her husband of over 60 years and they were the first couple to be married at Porterfield Methodist Church in 1957. Olive graduated from Auburn University in 1953 with a degree in Dietetics. Subsequently, Olive worked with the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition department for more than 40 years. After retiring, she volunteered her time at the hospital, her church, Albany Area Resource Center, and other...

Stanley Dennon "Stan" Tomlin, 76, of Dawson, GA, passed on to his eternal reward Saturday July 13, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm from Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Monkus officiating. Interment will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery in Shellman, GA. Stan was born in rural Dale County close to Ozark, AL on October 19, 1947 to the late James Elton and Alice Thelma Carr Tomlin. He got the nickname "Butter" as a child from his brother. Stan graduated from Carroll High School in 1967, where he lettered in football and was a fine all-purpose lineman. Stan moved to Albany,...

Lynda Marie Howell, 63, of Albany, GA, died July 13, 2024 at her residence. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. Lynda was born in Dawson, GA on March 8, 1961 to Willie (Leon)and Rachel Lash. She grew up in Dawson, GA and graduated from Terrell Academy in 1979. Lynda was employed along with her sister for many years at Villager Cleaners. She was currently employed with The Federal State Inspection Service. In October of 2005, Lynda met her future husband, Mark Howell at the US 19 Drag Way in Albany, GA. She was proceeded in death by her father, Willie L. Lash and Rachael Cook Jolly. In addition to her husband,...

Stanley Dennon "Stan" Tomlin, 76, of Dawson, GA, passed on to his eternal reward Saturday July 13, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm from Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Monkus officiating. Interment will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery in Shellman, GA. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Wednesday before the service at Mathews Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials in memory of Stan to, The Lupus Foundation of America, 1337 Canton Road, Suite D., Marietta, GA, 30066. To view full obituary, sign online registry, or to send condolences to the...

John Randall (Randy) Casagrande, 75 , of Leesburg, GA passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Wynnfield Park Health and Rehab. A celebration of Life will be Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Mathews Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. John was born in Bainbridge, GA and was educated in the public school system and graduated from Bainbridge High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Army and was retired from the City of Albany, GA from the Traffic Engineering Division. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Casagrande and Willa Mae Stegall Casagrande. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Lacey Casagrande and son, Dustin Chad Casagrande both of Leesburg, GA,...

Mrs. Helen Kierce Butler, 94, died July 3rd, 2024 at Seymour Southern Comforts in Bronwood, GA after a long illness. Mrs. Butler was born in Sale City, GA on June 13, 1930 to Rudolf Kierce and Rosie Hathcock Kierce. She graduated Albany High School in 1948. Later, she attended Albany JR College for a certificate of interior design and floral arranging. Mrs. Butler was on the Lee County Board of Elections for over 20 years, was a member of the state Democratic Executive Committee, held various positions in several political state campaigns, enjoyed traveling on the "Peanut Brigade", walking in the Presidential Inaugural parade with the Carter family and having lunch in the family residence...

Hiram H. Peeler, 86, of Dawson, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2024, at the Willson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Dawson United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM. A private family interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Rev. Mike Davis and Rev. Douglas Walker will officiate. He was born on December 6, 1937, in Athens, GA. to the late George Marshall Peeler and Sibyl Self Peeler, and was raised by his father and his late paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Peeler. Hiram led a fulfilling life dedicated to service and family. Hiram served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of the...

Raymond J. "Ray" Campbell, 91, of Albany, GA, died June 24, 2024 at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home. Ross Powell will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Ray was born in York, PA on February 5, 1933 to John and Mary Alice Campbell. He grew up there and after graduating from Conoy Township High School, Ray joined the United States Navy and served in the Submarine force. Ray served during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1955. Ray moved to Albany, GA in 1976 to work at the Marine Corps Logistic Base and retired in 1988. He was a Master...

Heaven gained another beautiful angel. Lillian M. Cramer, 74, of Leesburg, GA, died June 23, 2024 at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4:00 pm at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends before the service at Mathews Funeral Home. A private inurnment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Lillian was born in Burlington, VT on March 2, 1950 to Leo and Rita Loyer. She grew up there and graduated from High School and Vocational School. She met her husband in Tampa, Fl and they married in 1980. They moved to Tifton, GA and then to Leesburg, GA in 1992. Lillian was a beautician and was...

Ruwis Harvey Sapp, 74, of Warwick, GA passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00 am at Mathews Funeral Home in Albany, GA. Ruwis was born on October 6, 1949 in Millen, GA. He attended Jenkins County High School in Millen, GA and graduated in 1967. He married his high school sweetheart Kay Kirkland Sapp, and together they celebrated 51 years of marriage. Ruwis was the sixth of eight children. He was raised on a dairy farm where he began working at a very early age to help support his family. There he learned the value of working hard, doing your best, and being thankful for your blessings. His humble beginnings fueled his work...