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Virgle Cane Farmbry, Jr.

Virgle Cane Farmbry, Jr.

Jan 18, 2025

On January 6, 1954, a small bundle of joy, Virgle C. Farmbry, Jr., came into the world to be watched and meticulously cared for in the neonatal unit during the first weeks of his life.  He was the youngest son of Virgle C. Farmbry, Sr. and Hazel Coleman Farmbry.

Known to many as "VIP", Virgle was educated...

Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell

Jan 13, 2025

Robert Shaft (Fuquan) Mitchell, affectionately known as "Baby Fu," was born on September 3, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, to Dorothy Mitchell and Henry Jay Johnson. Raised in a loving environment, Robert attended school in the Essex County School system and graduated from Malcolm Shabazz City High School. He pursued careers in carpentry and music, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit....

Eura Dell Thomas

Eura Dell Thomas

Jan 13, 2025

Eura Dell Ousley Thomas was born in Sasser, Georgia September 3, 1943.  She was the loving    daughter of the late James Ousley and Leola Dames Ousley.

She received her formal education in the Terrell County School System.  Throughout school, Eura Dell was a very considerate, attentive young lady with a yearning to be of service and help...

Jacqueline Denise Westbrook Thomas

Jacqueline Denise Westbrook Thomas

Jan 11, 2025

The season of life Jacqueline Denise Thomas began on June 12, 1958, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the fourth of eight siblings born to the late Mary Frances Green Westbrook and George Westbrook.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Jackie was a very lively, energetic young lady...

Jimmie L. Jenkins, Sr.

Jimmie L. Jenkins, Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Jimmie Lee Jenkins Sr was born on February 18, 1939, in Worth County to the late Sam and Annie Liza Washington Jenkins. He later moved to Albany.

While running his own business, "Jimmie's Place" on Jackson St., he also took great care of his mother (affectionately called "MaMa") and children.  Jimmie worked at Covenant Presbyterian Church...

Elizabeth Dickerson

Elizabeth Dickerson

Jan 6, 2025

From eternity on to the canvas of time, our beloved and cherished mother, Elizabeth "Anne" Baldwin Dickerson, was born on February 22, 1950, in Brinson, Georgia, to Rufus Calvin Baldwin and Eula Mae Baldwin (Lurry). She was a woman of immense grace, strength, and faith, whose impact touched countless lives.

Love bears all things, believes all things,...

Vera Vickerson

Vera Vickerson

Jan 5, 2025

Ms. Vera Vickerson departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2024.

Shirley Jefferson

Shirley Jefferson

Jan 3, 2025

Ms. Shirley Jefferson departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Betty Jean Hall

Betty Jean Hall

Dec 31, 2024

Ms. Betty Jean Hall departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Demetrius Anthony Young

Demetrius Anthony Young

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Demetrius Young, Albany City Commissioner, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Robert Edward Lee

Robert Edward Lee

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Robert Edward Lee departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Maple Lee Garner

Maple Lee Garner

Dec 26, 2024

Ms. Maple Lee Garner departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Tommy James

Tommy James

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Tommy James departed this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Glenn Edwards

Glenn Edwards

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Glenn Edwards departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Lasonya T. Dawson

Lasonya T. Dawson

Dec 19, 2024

Ms. Lasonya T. Dawson departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Isiah Watson

Isiah Watson

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. Isiah Watson departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Leila Grant

Leila Grant

Dec 14, 2024

Ms. Leila Grant departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Vivian Stubbs

Vivian Stubbs

Dec 13, 2024

Ms. Vivian Stubbs departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Benjamin Scott

Benjamin Scott

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Scott departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Leon Johnson

Leon Johnson

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Leon Johnson departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024.

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