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Geraldine J. Williams

Geraldine J. Williams

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...

Hattye Bellamy

Hattye Bellamy

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...

Emma Ruth Jones

Emma Ruth Jones

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 ...

Billie Jean Williams

Billie Jean Williams

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...

Daisy Bell Starling

Daisy Bell Starling

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....

David L. Chester

David L. Chester

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...

Robert L. Brantley

Robert L. Brantley

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...

Vivian C. Sanders

Vivian C. Sanders

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,...

Margaret Ann Marshall

Margaret Ann Marshall

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.

Hazel Ann Favors

Hazel Ann Favors

Jan 30, 2025

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

Ricky E. Character

Ricky E. Character

Jan 29, 2025

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

Jimmy Lee, Jr.

Jimmy Lee, Jr.

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...

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

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...

Mary Branch

Mary Branch

Jan 26, 2025

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

James Perkins

James Perkins

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...

Elder Steven O'Neal Thomas

Elder Steven O'Neal Thomas

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...

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...

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