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Johnnie Mae Mathis
Jul 14, 2017
Johnnie Mae Mathis was born in Albany, Georgia on March 17, 1942, to the late Johnny Anderson and Mae Ella Riley. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County.
Johnnie Mae was a persistent, hardworking individual who was very passionate about her work. Over the years, she taught her children the value...
Bobby Divers
Jul 13, 2017
Bobby Divers , son of the late Mary and Johnny Hudson,was born in Albany, Georgia on August 4, 1940.
Bobby grew up as a friend to everyone. In his youth, he was energetically adventurous and saw the world with a unique perspective. Even when challenged with an injury that caused issues with...
Thomas Dixon, Sr.
Jul 13, 2017
Thomas Dixon, Sr. blessed his parents, the late Henry and Luella Dixon, with his birth on August 24, 1944, in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia.
He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Senior High School where he participated in various school functions and activities.
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Terry Louie Harris
Jul 10, 2017
Terry Harris, the son of the late Thomas Harris, Sr. and Bessie James Harris, was born on July 1, 1957, in Albany, Georgia.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County and graduated from Dougherty Comprehensive High School. While at Dougherty, he participated in various school functions and activities.
Having...
Deacon Earl Scott
Jul 5, 2017
Deacon Earl Scott, 86, of Leary, Georgia, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family. Deacon Scott was a self-employed building contractor in the Southwest Georgia area. He was a very active member of the community. He served as a member of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners from 1987 until 2014. He also...
Earl Brown
Jul 3, 2017
Earl Brown, the son of the late Mary Jane Cole and Tom Brown, was born on April 25, 1925, in Newton, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Baker County.
Having professed his faith and belief in Christ during the early years of his life, he was baptized and received the "right hand of...
Minister Vina Mae Bennett
Jun 29, 2017
You lived your life with purpose, diligence, and faithfulness. We are deeply sadden by your transition to be with the Lord. We will miss your laugh, your kindness, and your passion for telling all who would listen about Jesus.
The last Bible verse that you taught came from Matthew 16:25, "For whosoever...
Doretha Jones Christian
Jun 28, 2017
A Time To Be Born: Doretha Jones Christian, daughter of the late Jimmy and Roberta Price Jones, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 1, 1917.
A Time To Serve: Heeding the call of Christ at a very young age, she began her journey with the Lord at the Oakie Hill Baptist...
Tyquis Devon Smith
Jun 27, 2017
A Time to be Born...
Tyquis Devon Smith affectionately known to many of his peers as "Pressure Man" entered this earthly journey on July 8, 1993 to Latasha Wade in Savannah, GA. He was the middle child of his siblings. The family members that preceded him in death are his Great Great...
Sabrina Lennette Jackson
Jun 27, 2017
Sabrina Lennette Jackson was born in Albany, Georgia on September 25, 1975. She was the daughter of Myra Jackson and the late Dwight Day.
During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School and participated in various school functions.
Sabrina...
D'Marquis Daman Williams
Jun 27, 2017
D'Marquis Daman Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on February 28, 1992. He was the son of Roderick Bridges and Patricia Williams.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty and Swainsboro Counties where he was involved in numerous school activities.
D'Marquis grew up as a friend to everyone. He was...
Mince Lee King Bryant
Jun 24, 2017
Mince Lee King Bryant, 78, of Albany, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at her residence.
Rosie Lee Bell Givens
Jun 23, 2017
Rosie Lee Bell Givens ,daughter Elizabeth Oliver Bell and the late Philmore Bell, Sr. was born on July 9, 1949, in Seminole County, Georgia.
As she sprouted and grew, she attended Seminole County Training School graduating in 1967. Her deep thirst for knowledge stirred her to continue her education at Albany State...
Doretha Brown Walton
Jun 22, 2017
Doretha Brown Walton was born on August 3, 1951, in Worth County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Louis Walls, Sr. and Ardessa Floyd.
During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County and participated in various school activities.
As...
Bruce Allen Deriso, Sr.
Jun 22, 2017
A Time To Be Born: Bruce Allen Deriso, Sr., son of Betty Neal Thomas and Robert Lee Jones, Jr., was born in Americus, Georgia on October 10, 1972.
A Time To Learn: He attended the public schools of Sumpter County, including Sumpter County High School where he graduated in the...
Little Davis
Jun 22, 2017
Little Davis, 60, of Albany, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Rochester Butler
Jun 20, 2017
Rochester Butler was born in Terrell County on June 18, 1939, to the late Eddie Lee and Dessie Butler.
During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Terrell County.
Rochester's work career was marked by several employment ventures that enabled him to care for his...
Patrosinio Lucio Duron
Jun 19, 2017
Patrosinio Lucio Duron, of Calhoun County, died Monday, June 19. The remains have been shipped out for funeral and interment service.
Willie D. Mosely
Jun 19, 2017
A Time To Be Born: Willie Dean Mosely, son of the late Mann and Mary Mosely, was born in Terrell County, Georgia on March 23, 1946.
A Time To Learn: As he sprouted and grew, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School in 1965....
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