Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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...

Apr 13, 2023

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

Apr 13, 2023

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

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...

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...

Apr 9, 2023

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

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...

Apr 8, 2023

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

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...