Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

The season of life of life for Keshawn Hunt began on October 13, 2005, in Albany, Gorgia.  He was the third child and first son of Constance Hunt and the sixth and youngest child of Marques Ealey.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he participated in numerous school functions and activities....

Mar 29, 2023

Elder Jackie Childs, Jr. was born in Camilla, Georgia on June 29, 1970, to Mary Childs and the late Jackie Childs, Sr.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Mitchell County School System, graduating from Mitchell-Baker High School in 1988. A very perceptive and astute student who valued higher education, he matriculated at Albany...

Mar 28, 2023

Tandia Maran Brown known as "Tan" was born November 11, 1997 to the late Shaunda M. Brown and Ellery Cooper.

At an early age Tandia gave her life to the lord and became a long time member of Evangelical Faith Vision Ministries, Inc.

Tandia attended school in the Dougherty County School System, starting her journey...

Mar 28, 2023

The journey of life for ANNIE REESE DAVIS ISOM began in Lee County, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Annie Mae and Homer Wilson, Sr.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Lee County School System. Throughout her educational journey, she was an exceptionally considerate and attentive young lady with a deep...

Mar 27, 2023

Retired Staff Sergeant John Henry Blunt, son of the late Johnny Lee and Martha Ella Blount, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 25, 1955.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, he was a very inquisitive young man who garnered much from his educational experiences while actively...

Mar 26, 2023

Penny was born December 6, 1980 to Charles J. Hope Sr. and the late Sarah Woodliff. She leaves to cherish her memories: 3 Children David (Lakesha) Solomon, Devin Solomon and Jayla Solomon; 2 Grandchildren Heaven Solomon & Naveah Solomon. Charles J. Hope Sr (Father) & Mae G. Hope (Step-Mother) Annie Solomon (Mother-in-love) 3 Siblings Contessa (Preston) Crutchfield, Charles (Chiquita)...

Mar 26, 2023

Lillian Nicholson Whitlock was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on October 24, 1934. She was the beloved daughter and only child of Mrs. Mattie Lee Hicks and Isaac Nicholson. She met and married the love of her life, Willie Whitlock Sr. on November 29, 1952 and to that union they added and raised thirteen children. She was a very...

Mar 23, 2023

Ms. Jessie Pearl McCoy (known to her children and grandchildren as "Ma") was born on June 4, 1933, in Lee County Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Johnnie Young and the late Mrs. Ola Mae Guest Young. Mrs. Jessie Pearl Mccoy gained her wings on March 23, 2023, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. She was educated in the...

Mar 20, 2023

Wilbert L. Dixon, III, precious son of Jamelia and Wilbert Dixon, Jr., came into this world on March 16, 2023.

A true blessing from above, Baby Wilbert has left a beautiful footprint  in our hearts that will never be forgotten. His gentle smile and beautiful eyes melted the hearts of those around him and brought joy not...

Mar 18, 2023

Antwan Deshawn Penn was born in Albany, Georgia on June 19, 1987, to Phyllis Penn Kittles and   Dennis Johnson.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 2005.  Twan, as he was called by family and friends, was a very energetic young man who loved sports.  While at Dougherty,...

Mar 15, 2023

Annie Doris Taylor was born in Dawson, Georgia on April 11, 1936, to the late Juanita Watson and Charlie C. Williams.  Most of her life was spent under the guiding hand and nurturing of her grandparents, the late William and Duckie Watson.

She was educated in the Terrell County School System; graduating from Carver High School.  Throughout...

Mar 15, 2023

Ms. Hilda Smith departed this life on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Mar 13, 2023

Our beloved Patrina Lyons, also known as Mrs. Jade, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 3, 1952, to the late Katie Evans and Eddie McClain.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1970.  Throughout school, Patricia was an exceptionally inquisitive student who always wanting to understand how things...

Mar 13, 2023

Samuel Edward Gregg was born October 28, 1927, in Florence, South Carolina.  He was the beloved son of the late Haskell Gregg, Sr. and Willowdean Mason-Gregg.

He was educated in the Florence County Public School District, including Wilson High School where he was one of the few black students to graduate at the top of his class....

Mar 13, 2023

Ms. Sharon D. Echols departed this life on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. William J. Corbett better known as "Penn" departed this life on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Mar 11, 2023

A Time to Be Born: Justice A'mari Mairel was born in Albany, Georgia on January 31, 2014, to Jaukiel Seay and Clinton Mairel. As she sprouted and grew, she was nurtured and cared for by her mother and Joshua Jackson.

A Time to Learn: Justice began her educational journey in the Dougherty County School System. After relocating...

Mar 5, 2023

Douglas McCray Sr., son of the late Joshua and Mary McCray was born November 14, 1927 in Camilla, GA.

He received his primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp. After serving his country, he returned to Albany...

Feb 28, 2023

A Time to Be Born: Melinda Salters Winchester was born in Columbus, Georgia on January 23, 1956.  She was the second of nine children in the union of Louise Salters and the late Nathaniel Salters.

A Time to Learn: She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. ...

Feb 27, 2023

Gilbert Vincense Crowell, son of the late Lester Crowell and Liz Walker King, was born in Albany, Georgia on July 25, 1958.

He received his primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout  his school years, Gilbert was a strong-willed, energetic student who was always ready for adventure.

Shortly after high school,...