Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Eric D. Jones. 54, turned in his superhero cape for his permanent angel wings on Sunday July 14, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1969, to the late Minnie and Gustavia Jones Jr.

He received his formal education from the local Dougherty County Schools and was a graduate of Dougherty High School. Eric was employed by...

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Odell Naylor, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Jul 12, 2024

Reverend Konoea Immanuel Williams was born in Miller County, Georgia on November 19, 1972. He was the beloved son of Emma A. Williams and the late Robert L. Williams, Jr.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover Comprehensive High School as a lettered athlete. Konoea realized very early in life that he...

Jul 10, 2024

Enrico Prez Haynes, son of the late Izell Davis, Sr. and Joyce Brooks, was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 21, 1977.

He educated in the Washington County School System, graduating from Washington County High School.   Throughout school, Enrico had a passion for learning and gained valuable technical and industrial skills that aided him in his future...

Jul 8, 2024

Lucy Hand Davis was born in Leesburg, Georgia on April 8, 1952.  She was the beloved daughter of the late James Harvey and Louise Hand-Grant.

She was educated in the Lee County School System where she excelled academically, was actively involved in numerous student-related school activities, and took advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.  She...

Jul 7, 2024

Carlton Alonzas Anderson was born March 23, 1972, in Arlington, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of  Sylvester Anderson and the late Charlene Anderson.

Growing up in Leary, Georgia, he received his early childhood and secondary education in the Calhoun County School System.  Throughout school, he was a very bright and inquisitive young man who garnered much...

Jul 7, 2024

Darnell D. Riggins, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on April 5, 1976.  He was the son of the late Darnell Riggins, Sr. and Lula Albritten

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout his school years, Darnell was a lively, energetic young man who was always ready for adventure...

Jul 6, 2024

Robert Wright, beloved son of the late Arthur Wright and Cennie Bell Thornton, was born in Worth County, Georgia on March 15, 1946.

He received his formal education in the Worth County School System. "Curly Top," as he was fondly called, had a passion for learning and gained valuable industrial skills that aided him in his future...

Jul 4, 2024

Melvin Singgate Walls, Sr began his earthly journey on June 10, 1959 to the late Clyde Mack Walls and Rubey Hazel Walls. His childhood education matriculation would lead him through the corridors of Doughtery Middle & High School where he would successfully graduate.

Vidal Sasson said, "The only place where success comes before work is in the...

Jul 3, 2024

Precious little angel, Royalti Marie Crawford, was born in Albany, Georgia on May 15, 2024.  She was the beloved daughter of Gladys Crawford and Furman Crawford, Jr.

Royalti's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched in some small way understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in...

Jun 28, 2024

Ronald Earl Isaac, son of the late Roy Carl Logan and Shirley Ann Isaac-Dillon, was born in McComb, Mississippi on July 5, 1968.

Growing up in Albany, Georgia, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. He completed his high school graduation requirements at Turner Job Corp. A life-long learner, Ronald continued his education...

Jun 27, 2024

Ms. Gwendolyn D. Morris departed this life on Thursday, June 27, 2024.  Gwendolyn Diane Morris was born in Albany, Georgia on August 11, 1962. She was the loving daughter of the late Rosa Thomas and Robert Bunts.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School in 1980. She continued her education...

Jun 22, 2024

Tyria Tayana James was born in Albany, Georgia on February 5, 1991.  She was the beloved daughter of Darrel Joy and Natasha Sherman.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School in 2010.  Throughout school, Tyria was a considerate, attentive young lady with a yearning to...

Jun 22, 2024

Jayceon Devonne Pierce, precious son of Unique Gaines and Enrico Pierce, Sr., came into this world on June 19, 2024.

Although his time with us was brief, Jayceon experienced many seeing our — happy and memorable moments with our family faces, holding his mommy and daddy's fingers, being held and fed by his brothers. His gentle smile...

Jun 20, 2024

Samuel Riggins was born in Albany, Georgia on November 17, 1947.

He was the beloved son of the late Reverend Seth Riggins, Sr. and Gussie Crafton Riggins.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.

Throughout his school years, Samuel was an exceptionally...

Jun 16, 2024

Ms. Heidi M. Roberts departed this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

Jun 16, 2024

April 22, 1931, God gifted this Earth with Alice Faye Idlett Bryant.  Affectionately known as "Moma Alice," she was the second born of Frank and Zora Idlett of Edison, Georgia. She and her eight siblings were raised on values of love, discipline and Christian faith.  During her early life, Alice developed a remarkable work ethic through her childhood responsibilities...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Bennie L. Toye, Sr. departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Thomas Mitchell, Sr. departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Jun 14, 2024

Ruby Winchester, daughter of the late Jimmy and Effie Winchester, was born in Albany, Georgia on November 28, 1943.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, she was a lively, energetic student who gained much from her educational experiences and was a ray of sunshine to teachers, peers, and close friends....