Obituaries

May 16, 2023

Deborah Lee Rakestrau was born in Hartford, Connecticut on December 26, 1953. She was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Barbara Rakestrau.

Growing up in Hartford, she received her early childhood and secondary education in the Hartford Public School District. She was a very inquisitive student with a zeal for learning and she garnered much...

May 15, 2023

James Charles Banks was born in Camilla, Georgia on July 26, 2952.  He was the  son of Vera Mae Clark and the late Leroy Banks.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Mitchell County School System  and was actively involved in various student centered activities and organizations.

James was united in marriage...

May 15, 2023

Waymon Fowler, beloved son of the late Nettie Howard and Ed Fowler, was born November 12, 1927, in Worth County, Georgia.  He was the last surviving sibling of 17 brothers and sisters.

He received his formal education in the Worth County Public School    System.

Waymon's work ethics developed early while working as a farmer.    After...

May 14, 2023

Johnny Williams, beloved son of the late Frank Williams and Lula Mae Williams, was born in Camilla, Georgia on December 6, 1935.

After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his parents, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.

Johnny was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Roberts.  Together,...

May 12, 2023

Stacy Bernard Zackery was born in Albany, Georgia on July 27, 1970.  He was the son of Barbara Keith and William H. Zackery. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1988.  Stacy was proud to be a "Trojan" and remained committed to his alma mater through participation in alumni reunions and...

May 11, 2023

What does it mean to be an extraordinary man?  An extraordinary man is one who has a disposition of wisdom that inspires and engenders respect.  He energizes you with his fervor and empathy.  You want him to be your friend, neighbor, co-worker, manager, mentor, or community leader.  Deacon Elijah Richardson embodied all of this and more.  He was an...

May 11, 2023

Kimberly Lavette Holsey, beloved daughter of Janice Holsey, was born May 27, 1973 in Albany, Georgia.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Albany High School where she was actively involved in numerous student organizations and activities.  Throughout school, Kimberly was an adventurous young lady with a zeal for learning and new experiences.  Later,...

May 11, 2023

Donnell Knight, beloved son of Martha Knight and Steve Harper, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 3, 1976.

He was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County, including  Westover High School.  Donnell  was a very talented student with a burning passion for music.  Very early in his life, he taught himself to play the tuba...

May 4, 2023

Joan Ellen Berry Johnson was born in Albany, Georgia on August 27, 1948. She was the beloved daughter and only child of the late Emmanuel and Cecelia Berry.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, grad- uating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1965. Hailing from a family that valued higher education, Joan continued her...

May 4, 2023

Effice Mitchell, Jr., son of the late Effice Mitchell, Sr. and Betty Jean Carter Mitchell, was born in Hartford, Connecticut.

Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, he received his early childhood and secondary education in the Detroit Public School System. He continued his education at Henry Ford Community College.

Very early in life, Effice's mother taught...

May 2, 2023

Bennie Lee Mitchell was born in Albany, Georgia on December 6, 1961. He was the loving son of the late James C. and Vera Mae Mitchell.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System,...

Apr 29, 2023

A Time to Be Born: Collier "Bookie" Dawson was born in Albany, Georgia on November 6, 1965. He was the beloved son of Maggie Green Dawson and the late Reverend Calvin Dawson, Sr.

A Time...

Apr 26, 2023

Walter James Sumbry, beloved son of the late Reverend Milton Lee Sumbry, Sr. and Emma Lean Sumbry, was born in Seale, Alabama on August 10, 1959.

He was educated in the...

Apr 25, 2023

Ms. Rose Ella Lavant was born October 11, 1954 in Trenton, NJ to the parentage of Mr. Remer Lavant and Ms. Rosa Lee Smith. On April 25, 2023, she peacefully transitioned in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Rose was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System, where she went on to become an employee for...

Apr 24, 2023

Aurora Shondal Wimbish, daughter of Sandra Eady and Ernest Thomas, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 8, 1971.

She received her elementary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, Aurora was a considerate, attentive young lady with a...

Apr 24, 2023

Michael Leon Bell was born September 9, 1963, in Terrell County, Georgia. He was the son of Geraldine Howzine Bell and the late Major Lee Bell II.

Growing up in Albany, Michael attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Albany High School. Endearingly called "Black Mike" by friends and fellow classmates.

Michael was a...

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.

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.

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.

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....