Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

Mr. Zion M. McClendon departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Oct 26, 2024

Maebell Jordan Adams, beloved daughter of the late John Merrell, Jr. and Girlie Mae Mairel, was born in Arlington, Georgia on March 28, 1941.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Calhoun County School System.   Her out-going personality and beautiful inner strength made her a favorite among teachers, peers, and close friends.

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Oct 24, 2024

Eva Mae Crawford Spurling was born in Albany, Georgia on August 26, 1936.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Crawford and Lula Bell (Ulysses) Whitaker.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1954.  Eva was an inquisitive and very zealous student who excelled academically, played on...

Oct 22, 2024

Mr., Robert L. Davis departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Oct 19, 2024

William Henry Zackery, affectionately known as "Bill" and "Trouble Shooter," was born on October 3, 1951, to the late Rufus and Lizzie Ruth Zackery, who raised him with love, strength, and unwavering faith.  He departed this life on October 19, 2024.

At an early age, William accepted Christ as his personal Savior, embracing a life guided by...

Oct 17, 2024

Mrs. Eunice Doris Childs Lawrence departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Oct 14, 2024

Rufus Charles Ingram was born June 21, 1957, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of  the late John Ingram and Doris Newsome    Ingram.

He was received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School.  Throughout school, Rufus was a very bright and inquisitive young man who garnered much from his...

Oct 11, 2024

Eloise H. Allen, beloved daughter of the late Johnny Taylor and Ollie Ree Daniels, was born in Leary, Georgia on March 18, 1951.

She was educated in the Calhoun County School System and the Turner Job Corp Center.

Early in life, Eloise accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with the Sweetfield Baptist Church...

Oct 10, 2024

Melvin James Latimer was born on April 19, 1962 to the late Apostle Anvert Latimer and Mattie Mae Hicks Latimer in Albany, GA. Melvin was one of four children.

Melvin Latimer was an energetic child who started walking at 7 months old. Nothing could stop him. He was a driven student who matriculated through the Dougherty County...

Oct 9, 2024

Aaron Felton answered God 's call and transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, GA. He was the baby of eight children born to the later John Wesley (Geech) Felton Sr. and Sophia Felton. He was born on September 23, 1954 in Sale City, GA.

Aaron confessed to...

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Bill Shedd departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Oct 6, 2024

Arthur Lee Woodson, was born in Dawson, Georgia on January 30, 1943.  He was the beloved son of the late Webster and Rosie Bell Woodson. He was educated  in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Carver High School.  Endearingly called "Mike" by family and friends, he was a young man of passion and purpose throughout his school years,  ...

Oct 5, 2024

JayQuan L. Miller, son of Mr. Johnny L. Miller and Erika  Pace, was born on March 12, 1998 in Albany, Georgia. He received his education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover Comprehensive High School in 2017.

From a young age, JayQuan displayed leadership qualities and was known for his loving and kind nature. He...

Oct 3, 2024

Kimberly Diane Sims was born in Albany, Georgia on July 2, 1968, to Mary Sims and the late Jimmy Tookes.  She was one of seven children.

Growing up in Albany, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School. Every class needed at least one person who could make everyone smile…..that...

Sep 30, 2024

Mable L. Sweet was born in Baker County, Georgia on April 5, 1948.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Simon Roberts and Bessie Lane Roberts.

She received her formal education in the Baker County School System.  Throughout her school years, Mable was active in numerous student organizations and activities, and her exuberant personality made her...

Sep 27, 2024

Ms. Beatrice Bowen departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024

Eleanor Idell Couch was born in Tallahassee, Florida on June 8, 1940. She was the second child in the union of the late Richard and Mamie Ford.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Leon County School System. Throughout her school years, she was a very zealous, astute young lady who took advantage of...

Sep 25, 2024

Ms. Norine D. Dublin departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Sep 25, 2024

Ceasar Glenn was born in Randolph County, Georgia on January 3, 1939.  He was the beloved son of the late Archie Lee Glenn and    Annie Mae Jordan Glenn.

Ceasar was an exceptionally inquisitive child who loved learning.    Oftentimes, as a student in the Dougherty Randolph County School System, he was the first to arrive at school and...

Sep 23, 2024

Verdell Hawkins Nix was born in Albany, Georgia on December 28, 1958.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry James Hawkins, Sr. and Arie Lee Scott Hawkins.

She was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School.  Throughout school, Verdell was a considerate, attentive young lady who was a ray...