Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Linda Marie Henderson was born in Albany, Georgia on  July 13, 1964.  She was the oldest daughter of the late Walter James Young and Lessie Lee Henderson.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Linda was a very considerate, attentive young lady with a yearning to be of...

Mar 26, 2025

In 1951, God breathed again… and life was born. Lonnie Green was born on February 12, 1951, in Colquitt County, to Annie Louise Ware and Isaac Green. He was proudly raised by his aunts: Gracie King, and Mary Hampton. Green was educated in the Colquitt County School System and successfully moved into the working world.

Lonnie began...

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Clarence Edwards departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Mar 24, 2025

Minnie J. Bradley was born September 13, 1944, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Essie Mae Barrett and Calvin Bradley.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.  Throughout school, she was a very  lively, energetic young lady who actively participated in numerous student organizations and school...

Mar 23, 2025

Ms. Johnnie Mae Christian departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Jerald Bernard Hall (affectionately known as "Bernard," "Manute," "Nute," "Nutebol," and simply, "Hall" to family and close friends) was born in Albany, Georgia August 19, 1969 to the late Helen Louise Redding Hall and the late Bennie Lee Smith at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital here in Albany, Georgia.

Bernard was educated in the Dougherty County School ...

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Antonio Leon Moses also known as "Bull" departed this life on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Mar 22, 2025

The season of life for Netra Ann Robinson began on July 29, 1964, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the cherished daughter of the late Promas and Bessie Nichols.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. From a very young age, Netra displayed an inquisitive mind that never ceased questioning, a...

Mar 17, 2025

Rutha Mae Hammond, beloved daughter of the late Johnnie Mae Davenport and Primus Owens, Sr., was  born December 3, 1955, in Albany, Georgia.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School.  Throughout her school years, she was a very compassionate young lady with a genuine desire to help others.  She had...

Mar 16, 2025

Mary McCoy Jones lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Born on May 4, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Mrs. Mozella Randall, she grew into a woman of strength, resilience, and unwavering kindness.

Her journey was one marked by hard work, deep devotion to her loved ones, and...

Mar 15, 2025

Approximately 75 years ago, on February 9, 1950, the world was graced with the presence of Moses Lee Cross, Jr..—a man who would go on to be known simply (and affectionately) as "Duck." He was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cross, Sr. Now, where did that nickname come from? Well, we can thank his older brother,...

Mar 14, 2025

Juronica Mashay Hill-Hall was born to the late Velma Delores Peterson and James Hill on January 28, 1973, in Albany, Georgia. She was educated in the Dougherty County public school system, and was a graduate of Westover High School, class of 1992.

Juronica Hill-Hall, at an early age, gave her life to Christ and first joined the...

Mar 13, 2025

In the providence of God, the sunrise that brought a new life to the late Joseph Sr., and Gladys Wright occurred on April 29, 1949. The light that was born in Ty Ty, GA was namesake, Mr. Joseph Wright Jr, affectionately known as "Joe."

"Joe" was educated in the Berrien County School System graduating from Berrien County...

Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Quinton Rasheen Garrett departed this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Mar 10, 2025

Leonard Patterson, beloved son of the late Lewis and Willie Mae Patterson, was born in West Virginia on January 10, 1957.

He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System, including Calhoun County High School. During his school years, he was a very conscientious student who gained valuable life skills and was actively involved in...

Mar 10, 2025

Randy Evans Tinson, a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle was born on October 10, 1957, in Albany, Georgia. Randy was the third child born to the late Charles E. and Emma L. Tinson. He took his rest and departed this life on March 10, 2025, at the Willson Hospice House.

Randy was educated in the Doughtery...

Mar 8, 2025

Addie B. Jones passed away at the age of 88, on March 8, 2025; Preceded in death by her spouses, her father Issac "Ike" Dotson and Mother Emma "Mother" Dotson, son Leroy Polks (Valerie), John Earl Marlin, brother(s) and sister(s). She is survived by son(s), Leon Dotson, Sr. (Gladys), Eugene Marlin, Jr., Euzema Marlin, Issac Polks (Naomi) and numerous...

Mar 6, 2025

Johnnie Lee Hooks was born to the late Cleotis and Jaunita Hooks on October 23, 1957.

He was a graduate of Early County High School in Blakely, Georgia. He also went to Troy State University in Troy, Alabama for two years. He came back to Blakely, Georgia and started working with a friend on appliances and he...

Mar 5, 2025

Helen Diane Miller Florence was born in Albany, Ga January 26, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Beauty Mae Clark Brown.

At a early age, Helen was nurtured in the word of God and baptized a Cutliff Grove Baptist Church and later became a member of Turning Point Church , Lead Pastor Joseph Howard where...

Mar 5, 2025

Justin was a loving son, devoted brother and friend to many. His infectious laugh and smile would light up any space. He was known for telling jokes and finding ways to make the people around him smile. There was no such thing as "stranger danger" when in his presence.

He was a friend to all, always willing...