Obituaries

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...

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...