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Nathaniel Smith

Nathaniel Smith

Apr 23, 2023

Nathaniel Smith was born in Albany, Georgia on March 24, 1936 to the late Annie Lee Johnson and Charlie Smith. Most of his childhood and adolescent years were spent in the loving care of his maternal grandmother, Nannie Johnson, at Mills Place in Dougherty County.

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Daulton Banks

Daulton Banks

Apr 21, 2023

Daulton was born in Newark New Jersey to the late Mattie White Banks and Clifford Lampley on January 13, 1963. He was the middle son of Mattie White Banks.

In his early life, he became a Muslim, he converted to Christianity later in life where he remained until his death. His love of God was unwavered.

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Alan Andre Banks

Alan Andre Banks

Apr 21, 2023

Alan Andre Banks was born on March 17,1964 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Mattie White Banks and Alan Pickett. Alan Pickett is the brother of the late R&B singer Wilson Pickett.  Alan was the baby of the family.

Early in his life, he followed his mother into the Christian faith where he was baptized.

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Carolyn Bailey Brown

Carolyn Bailey Brown

Apr 18, 2023

Carolyn Bailey Brown was born on July 8, 1953, in Blakely, GA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elbert Bailey Jr. and Malinda Humphrey Bailey. Carolyn was the sixth of nine children.

Carolyn was educated in the Early County School System....

Ethel Kate Thomas

Ethel Kate Thomas

Apr 17, 2023

Ethel Kate Thomas, daughter of the late J. W. High and Hattie M. Briley, was born in Lee County, Georgia on December 17, 1964. She was nurtured and cared for under the guiding hands of her grandparents, the late Andrew and Willie Ethel Rivers.

Friday Anthony

Friday Anthony

Apr 16, 2023

Deacon Friday Anthony, beloved son of the late John and Frances Anthony, was born in Arlington, Georgia on August 4, 1949.

He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System, including H. T. Singleton High School in Morgan, Georgia.

Throughout his childhood, Deacon Anthony was nurtured in the Word of God. As a...

Eunice Harvey

Eunice Harvey

Apr 16, 2023

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Eunice E. Harvey departed this earth for her eternal resting place. Eunice was the second child born to the late Leonard Albert Sr. (LA) and Eunice Lawrence of Albany, Georgia.

She was brought up in a Christian home and at an early age on her confession of faith, she joined the Weldon...

Ned Harris, Sr.

Ned Harris, Sr.

Apr 15, 2023

Ned Harris was born in Leary, Georgia on September 20, 1937, to the late Missy and Rufus Harris.

He was educated in the public schools of Calhoun County and actively participated in various...

Jaquez R. Willis

Jaquez R. Willis

Apr 13, 2023

Mr. Jaquez R. Willis departed this life on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Travis Ross

Travis Ross

Apr 13, 2023

Mr. Travis Ross departed this life on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Virginia Mae Duncan

Virginia Mae Duncan

Apr 12, 2023

The season of life for Virginia Mae Duncan began on October 20, 1954, in Newton, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lonzo Duncan and Evelyn Hawkins Duncan.

She...

Dorothy Jean Harvey

Dorothy Jean Harvey

Apr 11, 2023

Sister Dorothy Jean Harvey-Floyd was born on April 30, 1953 to the late LeAnna and Tommy Lee Knighton of Dawson Georgia.

Dorothy went on to glory in her sleep April 11, 2023 surrounded by loving family. She was a faithful and dedicated Jehovah Witness for over 25 years. She matriculated in the Terrell County School System and...

Granville Thompson

Granville Thompson

Apr 9, 2023

Mr. Granville Thompson departed this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Tonya Arecia Stephens

Tonya Arecia Stephens

Apr 9, 2023

Tonya Arecia Stephens was born in Albany, Georgia on October 17, 1972. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie B. Wade and Rosie Mae Stephens.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1992. Throughout school, she was a vibrant, outgoing young lady who garnered much from...

Joe Nathan Jones

Joe Nathan Jones

Apr 8, 2023

Mr. Joe N. Jones departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Billy Mcfarland

Billy Mcfarland

Apr 5, 2023

Deacon Billy McFarland was born in Albany, Georgia on July 28, 1958, to Deacon Johnny McFarland and the late Bernice Fields McFarland.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County and later received his GED in Lexington, Kentucky.  He gained valuable technical and industrial skills at the Whitney M. Young Job Corp Center that  were great assets ...

Lawrence Seay

Lawrence Seay

Apr 4, 2023

Lawrence Seay was born in Albany, Georgia on August 24, 1963. He was the son of the late William H. Seay and Nadine Dunnaway Seay Johnson.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1982. Throughout his school years, he was a very enthusiastic, free-spirited young man who garnered much...

Benjamin Prater

Benjamin Prater

Apr 3, 2023

Benjamin Prater was born August 29, 1938 in Musella, Ga. to the late Canary Flicking and April 3, 2023 when he crossed over the heavenly threshold Benjamin Prater accepted Christ and joined the church at an early age. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta Ga. prior to moving to Albany, Ga. After moving to Albany....

Floyd F. Peterman

Floyd F. Peterman

Apr 3, 2023

Floyd Frederick Peterman, affectionally known as "Pete" and "Coach", began his journey on February 24, 1949 with his earthly parents Mrs. Eva Theresa Williams Peterman and Mr. Robert Peterman in Fort Gaines, Georgia. He was one of eight intimately woven siblings.

Floyd's journey through life was filled with remarkable people and experiences which he cherished dearly. He...

Woodrow Snells

Woodrow Snells

Mar 31, 2023

Woodrow Snells was born July 11, 1941.  He was the beloved son of the late Fred Snells and Willie Myrtle Thomas Snells.

He received his formal education in the Randolph County and Dougherty County School Systems.  Throughout school, he was a very perceptive and inquisitive student who garnered much from his educational experiences.

At a...

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