Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Ervin Jerome Covin, Jr., beloved son of the late Ervin Jerome Covin, Sr. and Geraldine Thomas Covin, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 20, 1969.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System where he was actively involved in various school functions and activities.

A man of faith and belief in Christ Jesus,...

Jul 9, 2023

Ms. Deloise King Washington departed this life Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Jul 8, 2023

The journey of life for JENNIFER LUNDETTE JAMES began on July 1, 1961, in Albany, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Jewell James Sr.

Affectionately called "Jonfah", she was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating Monroe Comprehensive High School in the Class of 1979. She continued her education...

Jul 6, 2023

Pedro Jasper Tift blessed the world born to Janice Tift and the late Willie Roy Gilbert. Jasper was welcomed to this world on December 23, 1973, in Blakeley, Georgia. For 49 years, he enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends. He was called to his heavenly home Thursday, July 6, 2023. Jasper was educated in the...

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Dennis Lockett departed this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Jul 4, 2023

Debra Denise Floyd was born on September 30, 1959 in Worth County, GA.  She was the beloved daughter of Minnie Maude Fowler and the late A. J. Fowler.

At an early age, she confessed to Christ and became a member of the Zion Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, GA under the leadership of the late Rev. John...

Jul 4, 2023

Mr. Wontavious Moore departed this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Jul 4, 2023

Ms. Mattie Mae Gulley departed this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Jul 1, 2023

Ola M. Oliver was born on January 10, 1939, Ola was the daughter of the late      Doretha Quarterman Nash and the late Freddie Nash.

At an early age Ola was baptized and confessed to Christ. Ola joined Shiloh Baptist Church, Pecan City, Ga. After serving her time at Shiloh Ola joined Antioch Baptist Church, Albany, Ga. where...

Jun 30, 2023

Mr. Zachary A. Crews departed this life on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Jun 29, 2023

Mrs. Mattie Lee Freeman, affectionately known as "Matt Lee", was born July 10, 1929 in Newton Georgia to the late Mr. Clifton Eady and the late Mrs. Katie Jean Hawkins Eady. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Garfield "Pike" Freeman, Sr. and 4 of her 13 children: Gladys Freeman, Jesse "Buddy" Freeman, Sr., Garfield "Melvin" Freeman,...

Jun 29, 2023

A Time to Be Born:

Dr. Dorothy Nell Washington was born on December 22, 1950, in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Luke Franklin and Mary Solomon.

A Time to Learn:

Dr. Washington received her early education in the Worth County School System. After graduation, she attended Albany State University.

A Time...

Jun 28, 2023

Ms. Eva Mae Jones departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Jun 26, 2023

Hazel Louvenia Edwards was born February 24, 1932 in Baconton, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Alex and Leola McBride Watts.

She was educated through the Mitchell County schools through 12th grade, she then completed one year of college from Albany State University. She worked for many years at Purity Sugar Cane Co and...

Jun 26, 2023

Mr. Felix Alberto Vasquez departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Jun 22, 2023

Rodney Allen Armstrong was born August 4,1975 in Albany, GA. He was the beloved son of Roy Allen Armstrong and Alice Jane Smith Armwood.

Rodney Grew up in Mount Vernon New York where he received his early childhood and secondary education. He attended Mount Vernon High School and graduated Class of 1993. He continued his education at...

Jun 20, 2023

Lula Mae Gilbert, beloved daughter of the late Turner Gilbert, Jr. and Minnie Lee Davis Gilbert was born in Blakely, Georgia on April 6, 1951.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty Cunty graduating from Monroe High School. Havin professed her belief and faith in the Lord as a youth she was baptized...

Jun 19, 2023

Constance Y. Bates-Coleman was born September 8, 1961 in Miami, FL.  She was the beloved daughter to the late Annie Maud Law and Ernest Ham and adoptive parents Jannie (Frank) Herring and    Woodrow Slaughter.  She was raised by Maggie Ellison and Lonnie Ellison up to 1979.

Constance received her elementary and secondary education in the Jackson County...

Jun 18, 2023

Ms. Gina R. Whitaker departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Jun 17, 2023

Ms. Samira Brunson-Smith departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023.