Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Ms. Eliza Threbits departed this life on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Jan 5, 2024

Clarence Ross, son of the late Mitchell Ross and Clara Mae Hillman, was born in Butler, Georgia on December 3, 1936.

He received his formal education in the Taylor County School System where he gained valuable life skills.

Very early in life, Clarence accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.  In 1999, he united with...

Jan 4, 2024

Lavoski Monsanto Canty was born in Albany, Georgia on October 14, 1976.  He was the beloved son of the late Elsie Canty Gainer and Fanoris Billy Jackson.  After the death of his parents during the early years of his life, he was nurtured and cared for by his aunts, Patricia Jackson and Shenita White.

He was educated...

Jan 3, 2024

Mr. Dexter Zackery departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Jan 2, 2024

Audrey Renee Woolfork Crawford was born on June 8, 1966, in Albany, Georgia .  She was the beloved daughter of Rosa Hardrick Woolfork and the late John H. Woolfork.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1984.  Throughout her school years, Audrey was a very inquisitive student with...

Jan 1, 2024

Hilda Holmes English was born in Adel, Georgia on April 15, 1944.  She was the beloved daughter of late Phillip and  Calantha Holmes.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Cook County School System, graduating from Cook County High School.  Hilda's deep thirst for knowledge and firm belief that education was vital to the betterment...

Dec 28, 2023

Stephen James Mobley Jr., b.k.a. "Steve", was born in Albany, Georgia on October 30, 1965.  He was the beloved son of the late Stephen James Mobley, Sr. and Lena Mae Harris Mobley.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and graduated from Westover High School in the class of 1984.  While at Westover...

Dec 27, 2023

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Our beloved mother, Mary Blackshear Hopson peacefully departed this life on December 27, 2023.

Born on February 9, 1933, to the late Johnnie Sr. and Louvenia Blackshear of Covington Georgia, she was the third sibling of five.  At an early age she joined Richards Chapel United Methodist Church and served faithfully.  She...

Dec 25, 2023

Jacob Roberts was born March 28, 1943 in Worth County to the late Elmire and Georgia Mae Ford Roberts.

During early years of life, he attended public school in Worth County. He accepted Christ at an early age at Saints of House of Worship and later became a member at Bethesda Baptist Church.

Jacob was...

Dec 24, 2023

Aureatha Willis Flowers was born in Albany, Georgia on August 22, 1935.  She was the beloved daughter of the late R. L. Willis and Susie Mae Willis.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. Hailing from a family that valued higher education,  Aureatha earned a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Ida Barber Ross, 74, passed away surrounded by family on December 24, 2023 after complications of trauma from a car accident.

Ida was born October 10, 1949 in Albany, GA to the belated Mr. Etris Lee Barber and Mrs. Sallie Mae Jefferson Barber. She graduated from Monroe High School, class of 1969. She married the love...

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Mattie Mears departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Rena Smith departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Dec 22, 2023

"So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory."

Delinda Jones Bryant was born in Albany, Georgia on September 24, 1956, to the late J. C. and Lillie Mae Jones.

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Dec 22, 2023

Theresa Ann Williamson, beloved daughter of the late Littleton Williamson and Helen Williamson-Edwards, was born in Mt. Vernon, New York on August 31, 1956. She was the youngest of four siblings.

She received her elementary and secondary education in the Mt. Vernon City School District. Throughout school, Theresa was a considerate, attentive young lady with a zeal...

Dec 21, 2023

Timothy Jernigan was born in Midway, Alabama on January 18, 1948. He was the son of the late Ola Jernigan and Millage Jernigan, Sr.

Having relocated to Chicago, Illinois with his family at a very young age, he received his elementary and secondary education in the Chicago Public School System. He continued his education at the Chicago...

Dec 20, 2023

Terri Nicole Albritten was born March 13, 1972, in Albany, Georgia. She was the daughter of Hardwick Grant, Jr. and the late Yvonne Albritten.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe Comprehensive High School. Throughout her school years, she was a fun-loving, adventurous young lady who garnered much from her educational experiences and...

Dec 18, 2023

Jerry Lee Jones was born in Albany, Georgia on September 16, 1952, to the late J. L. "Sam" Jones and Rosia Mary Jones.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in various school events and activities.

Jerry was a very persistent individual whose professional work life was very rewarding. He...

Dec 17, 2023

The season of life for Stephen Whitfield began in Albany, Georgia on August 22, 1969. He was the son of Arthur Bell Whitfield and the late Curry Porter.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in various school events and activities.

At a young age,...

Dec 15, 2023

Mother Ethel Mae Thrower Wright was received in Albany, Georgia on March 20, 1939, to the late Robert and Sarah Thrower.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, she was a very considerate, attentive young lady with a deep yearning to be of service to others.

Hailing...