Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

Lula Mae Gilbert, beloved daughter of the late Turner Gilbert, Jr. and Minnie Lee Davis Gilbert was born in Blakely, Georgia on April 6, 1951.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty Cunty graduating from Monroe High School. Havin professed her belief and faith in the Lord as a youth she was baptized...

Jun 19, 2023

Constance Y. Bates-Coleman was born September 8, 1961 in Miami, FL.  She was the beloved daughter to the late Annie Maud Law and Ernest Ham and adoptive parents Jannie (Frank) Herring and    Woodrow Slaughter.  She was raised by Maggie Ellison and Lonnie Ellison up to 1979.

Constance received her elementary and secondary education in the Jackson County...

Jun 18, 2023

Ms. Gina R. Whitaker departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Jun 17, 2023

Ms. Samira Brunson-Smith departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Jun 16, 2023

Dianne Davis Oliver, beloved daughter of the late John Lee Davis and Nancy Sirmans Davis, was born May 7, 1953, in Albany, Georgia.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High in 1971. Throughout her school years, she was a very considerate, attentive young lady with a deep yearning to be of...

Jun 16, 2023

Marvin Jay was born May 9, 1966 in Colquitt GA. He was the beloved son of the late Louis "Buddy" Jay and Lula Douglas Jay. He was the baby of the family. Marvin attended school in Miller County and was naturally very educated.

He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his ...

Jun 15, 2023

Anita Sherlette Ross was born on August 27, 1970 in Albany, GA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gloria Ross and Tommy Lee Tookes.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System and enjoyed various activities including cheerleading and running track.

She attended The Riley Training Institute and...

Jun 13, 2023

Kevin Troy Taylor, the son of the late Emmett Green and Elizabeth Green, was born in Albany, GA on October 29, 1974.

His educational journey began in the Dougherty County School System where he enjoyed attending sport events. He graduated from Westover High School in 1994.

He accepted Christ at a young age and began...

Jun 10, 2023

Franklin D. Robinson was born in the Graves community located in Terrell County Georgia. He was the eleventh child of twelve born to the late Sim and Irena Mae Rogers Robinson on July 18, 1937. He attended the public schools of Terrell County and was a 1957 graduate of George Washington Carver High School.

Franklin accepted Christ...

Jun 9, 2023

Bonnie Hawkins Marks, the daughter of the late Bennie Lee Lofton and Louise Lofton, was born in Baker County Georgia on January 4, 1952. She was the third of seven children born in this union. She was preceded in death by four siblings; Carrie Hall, Lannie Davis, Gussie Lofton-Broadway, Juanita Hooks and a great nephew Malik Parks.

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Jun 9, 2023

Annie Reddick was born March 5, 1940, in Leesburg, Georgia.

She was the daughter of the late Julius Jenkins and the late Fannie Riggins Jenkins. She was also the beloved wife of the late Rufus Reddick, Sr., a devoted mother of 6 sons, and loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

From a...

Jun 9, 2023

Mrs. Devin O. Walker departed this life on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023

Juanita Hope was born February 28, 1947 in Tift County, GA.

She was the beloved daughter of the late George and Sally Hope.

She received her elementary and secondary education in the Worth County School System.

Simply a joy to be around, Juanita was a genuine, kind-hearted person who embraced life's experiences with...

Jun 6, 2023

The season of life for Rasheed Khalil Canty, affectionately known as Sonni, began on     November 10, 1976, in Albany Georgia. He was born as a twin and is the son of the late Marvin Wallace and Georgia Wallace Johnson and step-father Michael Johnson.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout his life,...

Jun 4, 2023

Travis Trice was born November 6, 1995 in Cordele, GA. He was the beloved son of Erica Trice and Lonnie Young Sr.

Affectionately known to his family and friends as "Wild Bill" he was educated in the public schools of Crisp County and was a member of Straight Life Church.

Travis took great pleasure in...

Jun 2, 2023

Margaret Johnson Irvin was born in Albany, GA on April 11, 1937.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Wilson Johnson and Lillie Draper Johnson.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County and met the love of her life John Henry Irvin with whom she had six children.

Margaret was considered...

May 31, 2023

Eddie J. Barber was born on April 5, 1952 in Albany, GA. He was the beloved son of the late L. J. Barber and Ella Mae Barber.

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

At a very early age, Eddie accepted Christ as his Savior and later in life, he...

May 27, 2023

Mr. Kennedy McCray departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

May 26, 2023

Princess, Alayziah Monique Henderson departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023.

May 26, 2023

The season of life for Rose Lillian Bruce began on May 8, 1944, in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar and Annie Ruth Shannon.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Peach County School System, graduating from Hunt High School in 1962. Throughout school, Rose was a very...