Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Elijah Williams, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on August 31, 1960.  He was the beloved son of the late Reverend Elijah "Rabbitman" Williams and Betty Mathis Williams.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School.  He continued his quest for knowledge at Albany State College and further...

Feb 23, 2023

McKinley Cobb was born in Albany, Georgia on July 16, 1933.  He was the son of  the late Zack and Alberta Cobb.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. McKinley was a very inquisitive student who garnered much from his educational experiences.

McKinley's love for the Lord and the church began...

Feb 21, 2023

Teresa Walls Jones, beloved daughter of the late Martha Thomas Walls and Joe Bee (J. B.) Walls was born in Albany, Georgia on January 5, 1963., A life -long resident of Albany, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County. She married Lucious Jones in 1991 in Dougherty County.

Teresa was a meticulous...

Feb 21, 2023

On February 21, 2023, at Wilson Hospice House, Death paid a call to Angie Kate Atkins. He thought that he had scored a victory over her by possessing her physical body.  However, Angie had already received an official visit from the Lord. He quietly whispered in her ear, "Angie, I am not a God of the dead, but of...

Feb 20, 2023

Shirley Ann Lewis, also known as Shelly, was born in Edison, Georgia on November 18, 1950. She was the sixth of seven children born to the late Otha Foster and Ellen D. Foster.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, she was an inquisitive student who demonstrated exceptional potential and was a ray...

Feb 19, 2023

The season of life for John Wesley Daniel began in Tifton, Georgia on October 20, 1947. He was the son of the late Cary J. Daniel, Sr. and Essie Bell Daniel.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Tift County School System, graduating from Tift County High School in 1975. Throughout school, John was...

Feb 17, 2023

Anthony Recardo Williams, son of the late Willie Arthur Williams and Alease Barbara Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on May 20, 1963.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School. Throughout school, Anthony was an energetic, strong-willed young man who marched to the beat of his own drum. While at...

Feb 15, 2023

Catesha Monique Holsey was born June 22, 1976, in Albany, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Dock Holsey and Janice Holsey.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Albany High School. Throughout school, she was an adventurous young lady with a zeal for learning and actively participated in various student organizations and activities....

Feb 15, 2023

Bruce DeJohn Eafford was born August 7, 1963, in Arlington, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Bernice Eafford and Benjamin Eafford, Sr.

He was educated in the Miami Dade Public School System.   Upon  moving to Albany, Georgia, he continued his education at the Turner Job Corps Center where he acquired the necessary technical and...

Feb 11, 2023

Daniel Lamar Taylor was born in Albany, Georgia on January 31, 1973. He was the beloved son of Versey Taylor and the late Robert James Knight.

During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County and participated in various school activities. As a youth, he accepted Christ as his lord and...

Feb 11, 2023

Charles Edward Martin, beloved son of Mary Martin and the late Earnest Martin, was born in Albany, Georgia on November 6, 1961.

He received his primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, Charles was a very inquisitive student whose mind never ceased questioning. He garnered much from his educational experiences while gaining...

Feb 7, 2023

Derrico Thomas, the son of Terry Thomas and Taralyn Sneed was born in Albany, Georgia on May 26, 1984.

He received his primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County Public School System graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School.

Derrico had multiple interests during his life. He enjoyed writing music, drawing, and he loved the...

Feb 3, 2023

Tarneca Nasundra Arnold Daniels aka (Tutu) was born July 30th 1978 to Mr. Larry Arnold Sr.and Mrs. Bernice Arnold. She was the second eldest of five children. She attended the local Dougherty County Elementary Schools and Monroe Comprehensive High School. To know her was to love her. She was a kind and loving spirit to all whom she met. Tarneca...

Feb 3, 2023

November 19, 1946 - February 3, 2023 Ms. Ella Lee Vinson was born on Tuesday November 19, 1946 in Dougherty County to the late Weldon Vinson and Essie Mae Bryant at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA. She was the fifth of nine children.

In her early years, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System...

Feb 2, 2023

Brother Anthony Jackson was born on March 5, 1967 in Albany, GA, to the late Mr. Ernest and Dollie Mae Williams Jackson.

Anthony was joined in marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Brown Jackson on December 1,2001 at Israel's Temple Worldwide Inc.

Our Heavenly Father called Anthony home Thursday February 2, 2023.

Anthony was a...

Feb 2, 2023

Monique Washington was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 18, 1968.  She was the beloved daughter of Moses and Irene Washington.

She received her early childhood education in the Brooklyn (Kings County) School District.  Having a keen interest in cosmetology and a strong desire to follow in her mother's footsteps, Monique attended W. H. Maxwell Career...

Jan 26, 2023

Joel Lavant, beloved son of the late Eddie Roe and Maggie Lee Lavant, was born in Worth County, Georgia on January 12, 1945.

He received his primary and secondary education in the Worth County School System. Throughout school, Joel was a very inquisitive and  conscientious student whose mind never ceased questioning. He garnered much from his educational...

Jan 24, 2023

The journey of life for Margie Ree Favors began on July 17, 1942, in Sasser, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lillian Jones.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Carver High School. Throughout her educational journey, Margie was a very motivated young woman who took...

Jan 22, 2023

Mrs. Annie Barney Lindau was born January 4, 1924, in Albany,  Georgia on the Providence Plantation.  She was the oldest of two children born to the late Ella Brown-James and Willie "Little Willie" Barney, Jr.  Annie was a quiet person with a gentle soul. On January 22, 2023, Annie transitioned to eternal life with the Lord. Her spirit will...

Jan 21, 2023

The journey of life for Travis Williams began on June 20, 1980, in Leesburg, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of  Ozell Williams III and Teresa W. Morris.

He was educated in the Lee County School System, graduating from Lee County High School.   Throughout school, Travis was a lively, strong-willed young man who was always ready for...