Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

Irvin Buchannon, Jr., affectionately known as "Doc," was born on September 2, 1951, in Albany, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Pearlie Mae Stamper Buchannon and Irvin Buchannon, Sr. Irvin departed this life on September 20, 2024.

Educated in the Dougherty County School System, Irvin excelled in sports, with a particular passion for football....

Sep 20, 2024

Daniel Albritten, son of the late Theodis Albritten, Sr. and Bernice Porter Albritten, was born in Dawson, Georgia on  September 9, 1960.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System.   Throughout school, Rufus was a very inquisitive, zealous student who garnered much from his educational experiences.  He continued his education at Fort Valley State...

Sep 20, 2024

Pastor Kendrick Barlow, Sr. was born in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 1966. He was the beloved son of Mary Brown and the late Tommy Fletcher.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1984. Realizing very early that he had a natural gift for serving and a profound calling...

Sep 19, 2024

Janie Pearl Love Diedell, a beloved soul from Albany, Georgia, was born on December 19, 1942, to the late A.K. and Corine (Mathis) Love. She peacefully transitioned on September 19, 2024, at Wynfield Nursing Home, surrounded in the warmth and care of its devoted staff.

Janie's journey was marked by her passion for education and community service....

Sep 17, 2024

Standley Ball was born July 25, 1962, in Terrell County, Georgia. He was the son of Gracie Jones Ball and the late Richard Ball.

He received his formal education the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School. Throughout school, Standley was a very inquisitive young man who garnered much from his educational experiences.

Sep 17, 2024

The season of life for Rossalland Lowe Hudson began on December 18, 1958, in Arlington, Calhoun County, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert "Bobby" Lowe and Emma Jean Shedrick White.

Rossalland received her early childhood education in the Calhoun County School System. After relocating to Warner Robins, Georgia, she completed her secondary education...

Sep 17, 2024

Mr. Charles L. Coleman, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Sep 16, 2024

Leroy Renard Covin was born June 15, 1946, in Sylvester, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of  the late Carrie Bell Covin.  While growing up, Leroy's favorite desserts during his childhood were sweet potato pie and moon pie; thus, earning him the nickname "Pie Man."

He received his early childhood education in the Worth County School System.  ...

Sep 10, 2024

L. C. Shead, beloved son of the late Crittie Shead Taylor, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on  July 4, 1954.  He was the seventh of nine children.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. Throughout school, L. C. was a lively, strong-willed young man who...

Aug 29, 2024

Robin Irish Clark was born in Albany, Georgia on March 8, 1993. She was the youngest daughter of Ira Denise King and the late Ishkabah Linkhorn.

She was educated in the Dekalb County School System, including Avondale High School. Robin was a very astute and zealous student who excelled academically and was actively involved in numerous student...

Aug 26, 2024

Eddie Lee Bell, Sr. was born on March 4, 1952, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Horace Bell, Sr. and Louise Laster Bell.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Carver High School.  Throughout his school years, he was a very enthusiastic student who gained valuable life...

Aug 25, 2024

William Henderson was born in Arlington, Georgia on April 25, 1950. He was the son of  the late Eddie Henderson and Eddie Mae Stringer Henderson.

Growing up in a strong Christian home, William was nurtured in the Word of God.  As a youth, he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized, and united with the Kiokee Missionary...

Aug 23, 2024

Mr. Rufus Moody departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Aug 20, 2024

Agnew Jones was born in Albany, Georgia on August 28, 1955. He was the son of Beatrice Jones and the late Roosevelt Hooks. He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. While in high school, Agnew quickly grasped valuable construction skills and concepts that followed him into adulthood.

Growing up in...

Aug 18, 2024

Rosalind was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, Aunt and friend. She's a sister to 9 sisters and 2 brothers. She was also a mother to four children, a grandmother to 14 grandchildren and a great grandmother to 2 great grandchildren. Rosalind was married to Maurice Bryant for 33 years of her life. The two enjoyed casual shopping trips, going...

Aug 18, 2024

Ms. Melissa May Law departed this life on  Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Aug 15, 2024

Henry Ark Edwards was born in Worth County, Georgia on May 31.1962.  He was the beloved son of the late Jimmy and Gloria Edwards.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Worthy County School System.  During his school years, he was a lively, strong-willed young man who was always ready for adventure and actively...

Aug 12, 2024

Altometer Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on July 12, 1860.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Johnnie D. Gilyard and Willie Bell Strawder Gilyard.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe Comprehensive High School. Altometer was an inquisitive and very zealous student who excelled academically and was actively involved in...

Aug 11, 2024

APOSTLE DR.JAMES ALLEN ADAMS was born in Lake Worth, Florida, on September 2, 1947. He was the beloved son of the late Lee Allen Adams and Margaret Hill Adams.

He was educated in the Palm Beach  County School District, graduating from JFK High School in Riviera Beach, Florida. Realizing very early that he had a natural gift...

Aug 10, 2024

Ms. Eboni N. Hood departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024.