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Stephen Lorenzo Thomas, Jr.

Stephen Lorenzo Thomas, Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

Stephen Lorenzo Thomas Jr entered this earthly journey on February 2,1999 to Patrica Jefferson of Albany, GA and Stephen Thomas Sr. of Stone Mountain, GA. Stephen was proceeded in death by his grandmother Johnnie Mae Jefferson.

Stephen received Christ at an early age. He received his education in the Dougherty County School System where he graduated from...

Bennie C. Paige, Jr.

Bennie C. Paige, Jr.

Oct 26, 2022

Bennie C. Paige Jr. was born on February 20, 1955 in Spaulding County to Ms. Jimmie Ruth Brown and the late Mr. Bennie C. Paige Sr. He departed this life on earth and entered into eternal life with God on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Bennie attended the Spaulding County School system and was a 1973 graduate of...

Johnnie Smith, Jr.

Johnnie Smith, Jr.

Oct 26, 2022

The journey of life for Johnnie Smith began in Leesburg, Georgia on February 26, 1946.  He was the beloved son of the late Freddie B. Smith and Annie Mae Carter Smith.

He received his formal education in the Lee County School System, including Lee County Training School.  While there, he was actively involved in various student organizations,...

Jatavious Dashuwn Johnson

Jatavious Dashuwn Johnson

Oct 25, 2022

Jatavious Dashuwn Johnson was born in Albany, Georgia on August 3, 2004.  He was the son of Tamika Sweet and David Johnson, Jr. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School.  He was a member of Caught Up Ministries of Albany. "Ja Ja," as he was fondly called, was a...

Ricky Allen Perez

Ricky Allen Perez

Oct 23, 2022

Mr. Ricky Allen Perez departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Eddie Ware

Eddie Ware

Oct 22, 2022

Eddie Jay Ware, affectionately known as "BaBro" was born on November 6, 1957 in Terrell County, Georgia to James and Eva Ware. BaBro was the second sibling of eight children.

BaBro was educated in the public school system of Dougherty County.  At an early age, he heeded the call of Christ and was baptized at Mount Carmel...

Ke'Ziah Kalani Jones-Kendrick

Ke'Ziah Kalani Jones-Kendrick

Oct 21, 2022

Precious little angel, Ke'ziah Kalani Jones Kendrick, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 2, 2022.  She was the darling daughter of Destiny Jones and Kevon Kenrick.

Ke'ziah's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched in some some small way understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time...

Jadeel Marquel Price

Jadeel Marquel Price

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Jadeel M. Price departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Linda L. Raines

Linda L. Raines

Oct 19, 2022

The season of life for Linda Loretha Raines began on April 10, 1949, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the third of three children born to the late K. B. Raines and Jenny Lou Body Raines.  At two years old after the death of her mother, Linda's uncle and aunt, Robert and Lillie Bell Raines, eagerly provided a loving home...

Kimberly Schwann Collins

Kimberly Schwann Collins

Oct 10, 2022

Kimberly Schwann Collins, daughter of Delois Wimberly Martin, was born in Camilla, Georgia on July 9, 1976.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School. Throughout school, she was a very inquisitive young lady who garnered much from her educational experiences.

From a very young age, Kimberly...

Willie Pearl Williams

Willie Pearl Williams

Oct 9, 2022

Willie Pearl Williams was born in Dawson, Georgia on April 2, 1924.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Marion and Josephine Green.

Her Christian experience began at a very early age when she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She was a devout member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist where she served faithfully and...

Jerome Johnson

Jerome Johnson

Oct 6, 2022

Jerome "Pokey" Johnson was born in Blakely, Georgia September 1, 1959, to Della Mae Johnson and Milton Wade.

He was educated in the Early County School System and actively participated in various student organizations and activities.

Jerome was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who was full of life; was a...

Jacqueline Price

Jacqueline Price

Oct 5, 2022

Jacqueline Price was born in Albany, Georgia on March 10, 1956.  She was the loving daughter of the late Charlie and Agneal Price.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, she was a lively, outgoing individual who was a ray of sunshine to teachers, peers, and close friends. ...

Virginia B. Tyler

Virginia B. Tyler

Oct 1, 2022

Virginia Bullard Tyler was born in Colquitt, Georgia on August 14, 1936, to the late John and Leila Bullard. The family relocated to Albany, Georgia in 1946.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, she was a thoughtful and caring young lady who consistently demonstrated exceptional talents and potential.

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Emma Robinson Jefferson

Emma Robinson Jefferson

Sep 28, 2022

On November 16, 1946, Emma Robinson was born the ninth child out of ten to the late James Robinson Sr. and Emma Jones Robinson in Leary, GA. She was the youngest daughter of the family, and they showed her unconditional love.  Emma grew up being affectionately called "Dawn" by her family and friends.

Growing up, Emma was...

Pamela A. Law

Pamela A. Law

Sep 28, 2022

Ms. Pamela A. Law departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2022.

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Sep 27, 2022

Elizabeth Jones Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on October 11, 1942. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry L. and Alice M. Jones.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. "BaeRae," as she was endearingly called by family and friends, was an exceptionally...

Tony L. Williams

Tony L. Williams

Sep 25, 2022

Tony Lee Williams, beloved son of Barbara J. Williams and the late John H. Henderson, was born on October 9, 1970, in Albany, Georgia .

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School in 1989.  Very early in life, he accepted Christ  as his Lord and Savior.

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Tameca Shantel York

Tameca Shantel York

Sep 24, 2022

A TIME TO BE BORN: MS. TAMECA SHANTEL YORK WAS BORN MARCH 16, 1974, IN ALBANY, GA TO MS. SHIRLEY ANN CRITTENDEN, THE LATE MR. IKECO YORK AND RAYMOND CRITTENDEN.

A TIME TO CHERISH : ON APRIL 24, 2000, SHE WAS BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER PA'ZIYAH SHANTEL SAILOR.

A...

Elder Bernee A. Williams

Elder Bernee A. Williams

Sep 23, 2022

Elder Bernee A. Williams departed this life on Friday, September 23, 2022.

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