Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

M r. Willie James Gatson, Jr. affectionately known as "Billyjoe", was born April 13, 1966, in Albany, Georgia to the late Willie J. Gatson, Sr. and the late Marie Virginia Webb Gatson. The Dougherty County School District would be responsible for his educational matriculation. Like many others, he graduated from the esteemed Monroe High School with the Class of...

Mar 4, 2025

Melvin Eugene Quimby was born in Camilla, Georgia on June 27, 1961. He was the beloved son of the late Annie Mae Terry-Reynolds and Douglas Quimby.

Melvin attended school in Dougherty County Georgia graduating from Dougherty High School in 1979. He then served his country by joining the U. S. Army in 1981 where he later earned...

Mar 4, 2025

Evangelist Bennie Pearl Jones-Sapp, the daughter of the late Roosevelt Jones and the late Reatha Mae Hall-Jones, was born in Early County on May 23, 1940, along with her twin sister, Willie Pearl Harris. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rosa Lee Sanders, Mary Liza Hutchins, Eleanor Sapp, Azzie Lee Williams, Willie Pearl Harris, and Dr. Mary...

Mar 2, 2025

Brenda Ann Walker was born August 24, 1960 to Willie Frank Walker (deceased) & Elizabeth Walker (deceased) in Tifton, Georgia. She was the eldest of four siblings. Those siblings were, in order of birth, Charlier Frank Walker (Buckeye, Arizona), Cleo Walker (deceased), &  Linda Jean Walker (Albany, Georgia).

Brenda graduated from Dougherty High School in Albany, Georgia...

Mar 1, 2025

Ernest Williams, Jr, made his transition into eternity on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence, 2435 Green Forrest Drive, Decatur, GA.

He was born on September 12, 1951, in Mitchell County, GA, to the late Mrs. Ollie Mae Turner Williams and the late Ernest Williams, Sr.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at...

Feb 28, 2025

Ruby (Boo-Tee) Edwards was born on January 25th, 1941 to the late Charlie and Eveylyn Johnson Sr. Ruby (BooTee) as she was affectionately known was educated in the Calhoun County School System. After moving to Albany with her family, she met the love of her life, the late Mr.Wille (Booma) Hayes and united in holy Matrimony on May 25th,...

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Rodderick Bernard Pace Sr., 53, of Albany, was called to his resting place on Friday, February 28, 2025. Rodderick was born on August 8, 1971, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Mrs. Wanda Pace Myers and Harold Solomon Sr., and a very special father, the late Mr. Johnny Myers. Rodderick received his education in Dougherty County Schools. He...

Feb 25, 2025

L. C. Brant began his journey of life on April 6, 1953 in Albany, GA. He was the beloved son of the late Willie Hood and Essie Mae Brant.

L. C. Brant was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County. He worked many years at Berry's Paint and Body Shop until he became ill.

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Feb 22, 2025

Ronald Leon Coleman was born in Albany, Georgia on September 9, 1947.  He was the beloved son of the late Freddie Coleman and Rosa Kennedy Coleman.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  Endearingly called "Bro-nub" by family and friends, he was a young man...

Feb 22, 2025

Ms. Luella Street departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025

Tanitha Sherrill Edwards was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 28. 1983.  She was the beloved daughter of Lois Leneer Hernandez and Mykle Jerome Feggins.

Growing up in Albany, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Mock Road Elementary, Dougherty Middle, and Dougherty High Schools.  Every class needed at least one person...

Feb 20, 2025

Inez Forrester Walker was born in Leesburg, Georgia on May 26, 1940.  She was the eldest of seven siblings.

She was educated in the Lee County School System. Throughout school, she was a very considerate young lady with a deep yearning to be of service to others.

Domestic at heart, Inez was a devoted mother,...

Feb 19, 2025

Charlie Will Martin, Sr. was born in Terrell County, Georgia on December 29, 1951.  He was the beloved son of the late Bennie W. Martin and Trudy B. Saulsberry. He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System.  Throughout his school years, Charlie was an enthusiastic, free spirited student who bravely trod to the beat of his...

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 ...