Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Ms. Ladawyna Joyce Rowe departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Dec 11, 2024

Ms. Lue Vera Phillips departed this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Dec 10, 2024

Mr. David Lowe departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Dec 2, 2024

Mary Louise Johnson was born in Richmond Hill, Georgia on  February 14, 1949.  She was the loving daughter of the late William Barnes and Annie Mae Houston.

She was educated in the Chatham County School System, graduating from Richard Arnolds High School.  During school, Mary was a very  lively, energetic young lady who excelled academically while actively...

Dec 1, 2024

Dontrell Davis, son of Bobby Mumphery and Ollie Davis, was born August 9, 1980, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the oldest of five siblings.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County and Dekalb County School Systems.  He continued his education at Albany Technical College in Electrical Systems Technology.

At a very early age,...

Nov 28, 2024

Mrs. Rosetta Edwards Jones of Iron City, GA passed at her home on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in Albany, GA.

Rosetta Edwards Jones was born on July 6, 1934, to the Late Edell Lyons.  She attended school in Dougherty County, GA.

Mrs. Jones accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul Baptist Church...

Nov 27, 2024

The season of life for Willie Pearl Moore Newton began on November 21, 1941, in Damascus, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie Moore and Dora Gilbert.

During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Early County.  Throughout her school years, she was a fun-loving, adventurous young lady who...

Nov 24, 2024

Roe Helen LaSane Gaiter, beloved daughter of the late Ethel Jane Lofton and Moses LaSane, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 1, 1941.  Throughout the early years of her life, she was nurtured and cared for by her mother and loving stepfather, the late John Henry Lofton.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System,...

Nov 22, 2024

Ellen Rachel White Peters, beloved daughter of the late Elijah White and Mattie Pickett White, was born in Weston, Georgia on December 9, 1952.

She received her formal education in the Webster County School System. Throughout her school years, she enjoyed a very active and well-rounded educational experience.  She continued her quest for knowledge at the Shellman...

Nov 19, 2024

Leon Sutton life began on October 18, 1937 in Pelham, GA.  He was the beloved son of the late Charlie Lee Sutton and Mary Gaines Sutton.

He was baptized at an early age and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Pelham GA where he served faithfully as an usher until his health began...

Nov 15, 2024

Ms . Gloria J. Wimberly departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Nov 13, 2024

Shatonda Denise Bell, better known as Boosie, was born in Albany, Georgia on November 15, 1979, to the late Alonzo Poteat and Evelyn Bell.

She dedicated her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age at Arcadia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Raymond    Polite.  As a child, Boosie was always known to...

Nov 12, 2024

Ronnie Lorenzo King was born to the late Mr. R. L. King, Sr, and Mrs. Rose A. Elliott-King on June 13, 1977, in Albany, Georgia.

He attended Baker County Elementary School and Mitchell-Baker High School.

Ronnie gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Newton, Georgia....

Nov 10, 2024

Time to Be Born:   Mose Harvey, Jr. was born in Leesburg, Georgia on June 1, 1955.  He was the loving son of the late Mozell Harvey, Sr. and Mandy Mae Harvey.

A Time to Learn:   He received his formal education in the Lee County School System.  Throughout school, he was an exceptionally inquisitive and perceptive young man...

Nov 10, 2024

David Allen Lawrence was born on Thursday, January 8, 1959, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Charlie Mae Lawrence and the late Johnny Owens.

A proud product of the Dougherty County School System, David matriculated at River Road Elementary School and River Road Jr. High School.  In 1977, he graduated from Monroe...

Nov 10, 2024

Tashica Shauntia Lane, beloved daughter of Debra Robinson-Lane and the late James Edward Lane, was born in Albany, Georgia on  December 2, 1988.

From her early days in Albany, Tashica exhibited a vibrant and compassionate spirit.  She was a proud graduate of Monroe High School where she thrived as a dedicated member of the ROTC program.  Determined...

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Alice Bradley was born in Albany, Georgia on January 25, 1953.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Mitchell and Marie Jackson Mitchell.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Mary Alice was a very energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers, fellow students, and close...

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Josephine Ford departed this life Monday. November 4, 2024, in Albany, Georgia. Josephine was born August 5, 1939 in Leary GA to the late Josiah and Mamie Jackson. She was the youngest of four children, all girls. Her core values of  God, family, hard work, and loyalty were woven into the fabric of her character.

She...

Nov 2, 2024

Gloriastine Wright Palmer entered the canvas of time on January 18, 1945 in Oakfield, GA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Genie Wright and Alice Fowler Wright. Gloriastine is the 8th of 12 children from their union.

"Gloria" spent her younger years matriculating through the Worth County School System while learning about God at the...

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Gregory Tumblin departed this life on Thursday, October 31, 2024.