Obituaries
Albany Area

Whittington Knight

ALBANY — The memorial service of Betty Boyd Whittington Knight, 73, of 189 Creekview Dr., Leesburg, GA, who died Monday May 5, 2008 at her residence, will be conducted Thursday May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate.

A native of Seminole Co., GA, Mrs. Knight had resided in Albany before moving to Leesburg twenty one years ago. She was a homemaker and loved her home and family. She was of the Methodist Faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Lenion Robert Knight and a son, Robert David Knight.

Survivors include a companion, Gary Briggs, Leesburg, GA, a son, Johnny Knight, Leesburg, GA, two daughters, Linda Eubanks and her husband Benny, Lee Co., GA, Ramona Jo-Eve Knight, Albany, GA, five grandchildren, Jason Eubanks, James Tucker, Sara Knight, Cory Tucker and Amy Knight.

Those desiring may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave., Albany, GA, 31701.

The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Mathews Funeral Home.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com

Mathews Funeral Home
Albany 229/435-5657

Leo Joseph Loiselle

ALBANY — The Celebration of Life Service for Leo (Lee) Joseph Loiselle, 84, of 2304 Bristol Road Albany, GA, will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Christ United Methodist Church. He died at his home on May 4, 2008. Rev. Kent Miller and Dr. Marshall Edwards will officiate. A private entombment will follow the service. Steve Henshaw, Casey Perkins, Charles Proctor, Paul Summers, Thomas Talley and Mitch Welch will serve as active pallbearers.

A native of Moosup, CT, he was born to John and Exilda Loiselle on December 3, 1923. When his education was completed, Lee served in the U.S. Army, was honorably discharged in 1949 from Ft. McClelland, AL and settled in Columbus, GA, where he later took ownership of Columbus Roofing and Insulation Co. During his years in business, he was a member of the Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Georgia, of which he served two terms as President (1968-1970).

After retirement from a successful business career, he and his late wife, Oralla Tompkins Loiselle, spent most of their time at the family farm near Lumpkin, GA, where he began a second successful career as a farmer. He was a member of the Georgia Cattleman’s Association and the Stewart County Farm Bureau. He loved farming, hunting, fishing and inviting numerous friends and family members to enjoy the outdoor beauty of his beloved Pataula Creek Farms. The following commendation accompanied his being honored as Soil and Water Conservationist of the Year:

”This Testimonial of Honor is being conferred upon Lee Loiselle for his love of the land, his leadership in the community, for being a good citizen, farmer, and neighbor and above all, being a good American by using his land properly and establishing the necessary soil and water conservation practices. He is maintaining the fertility and increasing the productivity of his farm for generations to come, in accordance with standards recommended by the Lower Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation district. The supervisors and bankers of the district are honored to present this award in recognition of an important task well performed.”

Even more than his love of farming and the outdoors, Lee is best remembered for his love for his Savior, Jesus Christ, the way he served the Lord in His church and his extraordinary devotion to his family and friends.

He married Sue Pratt Lewis in 1983 and was an adoring and cherished husband for 25 years. They moved to Albany in 2004, where he was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, serving on the Trustee Board and in the ”No Turning Back” Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by three brothers, George Loiselle and John Loiselle of Central Village, CT and Donald Loisellof Columbus, GA.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of Albany, GA, a step-daughter and her husband, Georgia and Don Crews of Albany, GA, two step-sons and their wives, Charlie and Kelly Lewis of Columbus, GA and Brooks and Jolee Lewis of Carrollton,GA, his grandchildren, Ruth Anne, Joshua and John Crews, Mallory, Victoria, Susannah, Jackson and Carter Lewis, a brother and his wife, Edward and Laurie Lioselle of Danielson, CT, four sisters, Florence Tyndall and her husband, Bill, Edna Zercie, Theresa Richmond and Doris Lavallee and her husband, Louis, all of Central Village, CT.

The family will gratefully receive friends Wednesday (today) from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home, 3206 Gillionville Rd., Albany.

Those desiring may make contributions to Christ United Methodist Church, 505 Byron Plantation Road, Albany, GA, 31721.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com

Mathews Funeral Home
Albany 229/435-5657

Rebecca Oxford McRee

DAWSON — Mrs. Rebecca Oxford McRee a native of Terrell Co., formerly of Columbus, died Sunday. Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. at the graveside, Thursday, in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-2104

Lawrence Richardson

ALBANY — Mr. Lawrence Richardson, 50, of 211 Cordele Road Lot #19 died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Greater United Pleasant Green Baptist Church Cemetery, 1512 Philema Road. The Rev. Andrew McDowell, Pastor will officiate.

Mr. Richardson attended Tift County Public Schools and worked as a Landscaper at Albany Landscaping Company. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Hunter-Richardson of Albany, five daughters, Mr. Christina Richardson, Ms. Gueisa Richardson, Ms Estacaia Richardson and Ms. Shauntay Johnson all of Albany, and Mrs. Anastasia Burkes of Easton, Pennsylvania; four brothers, R.C. Richardson (Lawanda) and Willie Richardson (Rachael) both of Sylvester, Larry Richardson (Teresa) of St. Petersburg, Fl. and Micheal Richardson of Albany; four sisters Louise Moore (Lee), Dorothy Watson (LeVon) and Ruthie Lee Richardson all of Saint Petersburg, Fl., Earlie Mae Davis (Zeb) of Albany, and 10 Grandchildren.

Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Tom Singleton, Jr.

ALBANY — Tom Singleton, Jr, 73, of Clarksville, TN. died Monday, April 26, 2008 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

The funeral service was held Friday, May 2, 2008 at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Livington officiating. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West Hopkinsville, KY with full military honors.

Mr. Singleton was born January 4, 1935 in Albany, the son of Tom Singleton, Sr. and Rosebelle Dotson Singleton.

He was a member of Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Willing Workers Ministry. He was a retired Mommand sergeant Major in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Aquilla Moultrie Singleton; Children, Brenda Spann, Rose J. Butler and Yancey L. Singleton, all of Clarksville, TN, Thomas R. Singleton of Tifton and Kenneth X. Singleton of Leesburg, sister, Ethel Williams of Albany; brothers, Freddie James Singleton and Clifford L. Singleton, both of Albany; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren

Poteat Funeral Home
Albany 229/436-3615

Orelle Riley Smith

ALBANY — Orelle Riley Smith, 92, of Albany, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA.

Her funeral service will be Thursday 11 AM at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Nancy Scarbrough, the Rev. Betty Lou Miller, and the Rev. Dr. Donald M. Kea will officiate.

A native of Dothan, AL, Mrs. Smith had lived in Albany since 1930, moving to Magnolia Manor in 2004. She was a graduate of Albany High School, Class of 1931. She was a charter member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of the Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class, a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years, a past president of the UMW, and active with XYZ. Mrs. Smith worked at Pace Florist for 30 years and was the first PTA president at Palmyra Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clinton Smith, Jr.

She is survived by her four children: Clinton Smith and his wife Madelyn, Richmond, VA, Robert Smith and his wife Laura, Albany, Becky Hayes and her husband Bob, Albany, Alan Smith and his wife Susan, Mableton, GA; 9 grandchildren: Amanda Smith, Durham, NC, B. J. Hayes, Jr., Thomasville, GA, Jarad Smith, Mableton, GA, Riley Smith, Savannah, John Hayes, Thomasville, GA, Holli Boggus, McAllister, Montana, Benjamin Smith, Atlanta, Travis Smith, Mableton, Hudson Smith, Greenville, SC; 3 great grandchildren: McKenzie Hayes, Avery Hayes, both of Thomasville, James Robert Boggus, McAllister, Montana; a sister: Christine Cannon, Leesburg.

The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Wednesday from 6-8 PM.

Those desiring may send memorials to Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA 31707, or to the Good Samaritans, c/o Magnolia Manor, South Lee St., Americus, GA 31709.

You may sign the online guestbook and share your own memories with the family of Orelle Riley Smith by visiting Kimbrell-Stern’s website at www.kimbreltern.com.

Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

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