Obituaries

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...

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...