Obituaries

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,...

Feb 27, 2023

Ms. Mattie B. Johnson departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Feb 27, 2023

Robert Lee Barnes, Jr. was born in Bronx, New York on November 4, 1944.  He was the  son of the late Robert Lee Barnes, Sr. and Eula Mae Barnes.

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

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Feb 24, 2023

Ms. Sandra Sims departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Feb 24, 2023

Ronda was born February 14, 1983 in Providence, Rhode Island to Gary Stokes, Sr. and the late Wanda Winkfield.

She was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System graduating from Westover High School in 2002.

She was employed as preschool teacher at Sunbrook Academy in McDonough, Georgia.

Rhonda never met a stranger,...

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...