Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Willie Charles Chester "Cee", beloved son of the late Bernice Thomas and David Ransom, was born in Arlington, Georgia on December 30, 1947.

He was educated in the public schools of Calhoun County, including Arlington Vocational High School.  Willie developed a passion for brick masonry very early in life, and gained valuable industrial skills in school that...

Oct 4, 2023

James Edward Brown, son of the late France Brown and Para Lee Jackson-Brown, was born March 2, 1964.

He received his formal education in the Norwalk Connecticut School System.  Throughout school, James was an energetic, strong-willed young man who was always ready for adventure.  He loved all sports, but his love for football was apparent from the...

Sep 28, 2023

Time to Be Born:   Thomas Lee Washington was born in Albany, Georgia on March 6, 1942.  He was the beloved son of the late John Thomas Washington, Sr. and Evelena Hudley Washington.

A Time to Learn:   He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, he was actively...

Sep 24, 2023

Deacon Solomon Singleton, beloved son of the late Buster Singleton, Sr. and Vessie Lee Singleton, was born in Albany, Georgia on June 4, 1943.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, Solomon  gained valuable technical and industrial skills;  was actively involved in...

Sep 23, 2023

John Davis Reed Sr. was born in Blakely, Georgia on November 02, 1946. He was the son of the late D.W. Reed and Pearl Moreland.

He received his formal education at Monroe High School. He retired from Bob's Candy Company after 30 years of hard work.

John was a loving, devoted husband and father whose...

Sep 21, 2023

Kathy Jean Walker Wilson, beloved daughter of the late Walter Lee Walker, Sr. and Alma Jean Toombs, was born in Miami, Florida on February 21, 1965.  She was the third of five children.

She was educated in the Dade County School System and garnered much from her educational experiences.  Throughout school, she was a very  conscientious student...

Sep 21, 2023

Shellie Miller Spry Williams was born on July 10, 1953, in Leary, Georgia to the late Johnnie Mae Miller and Willie Mille, Sr. Shirley as she was affectionately called graduated from Monroe High School in 1971. She was the eighth of ten children born to the late Willie and Johnnie Mae Hillman Miller. In 1975 Shirley was united in...

Sep 19, 2023

Edward Lewis Holloway was born on March 6th, 1952 in Monticello, FL. to his parents, Joe Lewis Holloway and Dorothy Marie Holloway.

Edward was affectionately known as "Nin" and "Cupper" by his family. He received his education in Madison and Jefferson County School Systems. As a child, he worked alongside his mom and uncle, affording him the...

Sep 18, 2023

Eric Cherrod Bell was born in Albany, Georgia on August 27, 1975, to Deborah A. Bell Green and Clennon Jones.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1993. Throughout school, Eric was a very active and energetic student who garnered much from his educational and co-curricular experiences. At...

Sep 15, 2023

Ms. Bertha Lee Washington departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Sep 14, 2023

Tarlton Lukel Wright was born in Albany, Georgia on February 23, 1967. He was the son of the late Florence Wright and Starling Dawson. A Time to Learn: He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center in Greenville, Kentucky.

Tarlton was a devoted father whose children and grandchildren...

Sep 13, 2023

Freddie L. Williams, son of the late Leroy Williams and Virginia Taylor Williams, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on April 13, 1947.

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

In search of greater advancement opportunities, Freddie moved to Tampa, Florida where he met and married...

Sep 12, 2023

Barbara Ann Nicks Bennett was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 23, 1946, to the late Priscilla N. Alston and Allen Brown. She was the fourth of seven children: sisters, Ronnie, Rondagal, Vera, Patricia, and; and brothers, Earl and John.

She received her secondary education at Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, New York. Barbara excelled exceptionally...

Sep 10, 2023

Ms. Jo Ann Graham departed this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Sep 9, 2023

Fannie Mae Wheeler, beloved daughter of the late Eugene Clements and Irene Murray, was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on September 22, 1931.

Residing in Camilla, Georgia during the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Mitchell County Public School System.  Throughout school, she was a very attentive student who garnered much from...

Sep 7, 2023

The season of life for Deacon Jessie James Mims, affectionately known as "Bay,"  began on December 3, 1935, in Leesburg, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Willie "Buddy" Mims and Bessie Mims.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School. Throughout school, he was a very bright and inquisitive...

Sep 3, 2023

Jereleen Jackson Garner, beloved daughter of the late James C. Jackson and Lessie Mae Jackson, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 12, 1942.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.

Throughout school, she was a very kind, compassionate student with a keen desire to help others. Having been...

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Della Simpson was born in Camilla, Georgia on December 1, 1946, to the late John Wesley Felton and Sophia Wheeler Felton.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Mitchell County School System. During school, Mary demonstrated exceptional potential while developing an eye for detail and a passion for sewing. She was a very zealous...

Sep 1, 2023

John Lee Cauley was born in Albany, Georgia on July 19, 1957. He was the beloved son of the late Flossie Cauley.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School. While at Dougherty, John gained very valuable technical and industrial skills that sparked his interest...

Aug 31, 2023

Master Chase Caison Tinson departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023.