Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Ralph Williams was born in Blakely, November 4, 1929. He was the beloved son of the late Mainer Williams and Mary Moses Williams.

He received his formal education in the Early County School System where he gained valuable life skills.

Very early in life, Ralph was taught the Word of God and the importance of...

Feb 17, 2025

Shirley Lucille Grant, oldest beloved daughter of the late Chesterfield Walker, Sr. and Thelma Snipes Walker, was born in Albany, Georgia on August 19, 1948.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School. Throughout her school years, she enjoyed a very active and well-rounded educational experience.

Feb 15, 2025

Seeds. The late Charlie and Leona Gilbert would plant a seed in the earth that would blossom and bud for decades. On September 12, 1932, Rosie Lee Gilbert was born in Rowena, GA. A southern belle and only child, she matriculated through the Early County School System through 8th grade. It is said that love isn't love until you...

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. Wendell R. Joseph departed this life Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Feb 13, 2025

Geraldine Jeter Williams was the second oldest of three children, born in Albany, GA to the late Ewell and Minnie L. Jeter. She was the twin sister of the late Ernestine Jeter McNeil and the older sister to the late Eugene A. Jeter.

Geraldine received her primary education in the Dougherty County School System. Upon graduation, she...

Feb 11, 2025

Hattye James Bellamy was born on September 12, 1952, in Newton, Baker County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Dan James, Jr. and Joshia Mae Holte James.

She was educated in the Baker County and Dougherty County School Systems, graduating from Monroe High School.  Throughout school, Hattye was a very  lively, energetic young lady...

Feb 10, 2025

Emma Ruth Green Jones, affectionately named by her father, "BabyRuth", was born on July 31, 1947. She was the ninth child born to the late Mr. Johnny & Mrs. Leila Mae Lane Green. Emma was born and raised in Terrell County Georgia and was educated in the Terrell County School System. Later in life she furthered her education at ...

Feb 7, 2025

Billie Jean Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on May 16, 1956.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene Harris, Sr. and the late Diane Tracy Harris.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County and Chatham County School Systems, including Monroe High School.  Throughout school, Billie Jean displayed an array of talents.  She...

Feb 6, 2025

Daisy Starling, a beacon of faith and devotion, was born on April 14, 1939, in Terrell County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late George Sherman and Oberziner Cheeks.  The third of twelve siblings, she grew up in Terrell, Lee, and Dougherty Counties; graduating from Monroe High School in1958—a milestone she carried with pride throughout her life....

Feb 2, 2025

David L. Chester, beloved son of the late J. C. Chester, Sr. and Eunice W. Chester, was born on  March 8, 1935, in Calhoun County.

He was educated in the Calhoun County School.  A very bright and inquisitive young man throughout his school years, he excelled academically and gained valuable technical and industrial skills that followed him...

Feb 1, 2025

The journey of life for Robert L. Brantley began on March 26, 1935, in Sasser, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Edward and Redesser Brantley.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Terrell County School System. Throughout his school years, Robert was an exceptionally inquisitive and talented young man who garnered...

Feb 1, 2025

Vivian Cassandra Sanders was born in Calhoun County, Georgia on  December 29, 1960.  She was the eighth of nine children born to the late Willie and Mavis Lee Sanders.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1978.  Throughout school, Jackie was a very lively,...

Feb 1, 2025

Ms. Margaret Ann Marshall departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2025. A private ceremony will be announced by family at a later date.

Jan 30, 2025

Ms. Hazel Ann Favors departed this on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Ricky E. Character departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Jan 28, 2025

Jimmy Lee, Jr., beloved son of Eva and Jimmy Lee, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on September 28, 1976.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School in 1996.  Throughout school, Jimmy was a lively, energetic young man who loved sports and was always ready...

Jan 27, 2025

Susan P. Brown, beloved daughter of the late Julia Bush Lemon, was  born on July 15, 1929, in Albany, Georgia.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Madison High School in 1947.  Believing strongly in higher education, she matriculated at Albany State College (University) in Education.

Susan loved the Lord with...

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Mary Branch departed this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025

From the mind of God in eternity onto the canvas of time, James Earl Perkins was born on May 30, 1966 to the late Ms. Charlie Mae Perkins in Arlington, Georgia.

Martin Luther King Jr said, "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is...

Jan 22, 2025

Elder Steven O'Neal Thomas was born in Albany, Georgia on June 4, 1972.  He was the beloved son of Lillie Ann Thomas Covin and the late Horace Ball.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty High School in 1993.  Throughout school, he was a very inquisitive, compassionate young man with a yearning...