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Flora Lee Deariso

Flora Lee Deariso

Sep 12, 2022

Flora Lee Deariso was born in Leesburg, Georgia on October 9, 1967.  She was the fifth child in the union of the late John and Phenia Whitsett.

She received her formal education in the Lee County School System, including Lee County High School.  Flora excelled as a student and was a ray of sunshine to teachers, fellow...

Roy Lee Brown

Roy Lee Brown

Sep 11, 2022

Roy Lee Brown was born May 5, 1951, to the late Charlie Lee Brown, Sr. and Marie Wright Brown in Albany, Georgia.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe  High School in 1970.  Immediately after high school, Roy worked at Martin Twin Movie Theater (Cinema 8) as a...

Jonathan 'Keke" Keith Walker

Jonathan 'Keke" Keith Walker

Sep 11, 2022

Jonathan Keith Walker , Sr. was born May 11, 1967, in Albany, Georgia to Jimmie Walker & Annie McCray Thornwell. At an early age, he joined the Mount Zion Baptist Church under the late Dr. E. James Grant. Later in life he united with Cherry Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. John Williams where was still currently...

Eula Bell Dyson

Eula Bell Dyson

Sep 11, 2022

On June 13, 1943, Eunie Bell and Jefferson Hines were blessed with the birth of a beautiful angel, Eula Bell Hines.

She was the youngest daughter of seven children. She attended Monroe High School and graduated in 1961. She was an active participant in Dr. King 's Albany Movement. After a rally at Third Kiokee Church, Eula...

Johnny Lee Williams

Johnny Lee Williams

Sep 9, 2022

Johnny Lee Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on August 7, 1956. He was the beloved son of of the late Reverend Elijah "Rabbitman" Williams and Betty Mathis Williams.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, "Coon" as he was endearingly called by family and friends, was an...

Isiah Rockwell

Isiah Rockwell

Sep 7, 2022

Isiah Rockwell was born in Sylvester, Georgia on July 10, 1950.  He was the beloved son of the late Bennie Lee and Rosa Lee Rockwell.

He received his formal education in the Worth County School System.  Throughout school, he was a very attentive young man who gained a wealth of knowledge from his experiences and activities.

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Tony Hudson

Tony Hudson

Sep 6, 2022

Tony Hudson, son of the late Willie Mae Leveston Clemons and Clifford Hudson, was born January 25, 1966 in Leary, GA.

Tony received his formal education in the Calhoun County School system as well as where he graduated from MCHS in 1984. Mr. Hudson went on to join the Marines in 1985 where he served our nation...

Jamie Lynn Hagan

Jamie Lynn Hagan

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. Jamie Lynn Hagan departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Shametries Mills

Shametries Mills

Sep 3, 2022

Ms. Shametries Millls departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Louise Williams was born in Blakely, Georgia on February 6, 1965 to the late Mr. Mose Edward Hutchins, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Liza Jones -Hutchins. She gained her heavenly wings on September 1, 2022.

Mary (Lue) joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at a very young age. She had a very beautiful voice and loved...

Janet M. Webber

Janet M. Webber

Aug 31, 2022

Ms. Janet M. Webber departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Minnie B. Mcclain

Minnie B. Mcclain

Aug 31, 2022

Ms. Minnie B. McClain departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Johanna Harrell Hunter

Johanna Harrell Hunter

Aug 30, 2022

Johanna Harrell Hunter was born January 3, 1951 in Albany, GA to the late Willie Mae and Joseph Lee Harrell Jr.

She was educated under the Dougherty County School System and graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1971. While attending MCHS, she became the star basketball player for the Lady Tornadoes basketball team. It was there...

Beulah Lee Wallace

Beulah Lee Wallace

Aug 26, 2022

Beulah Lee Wallace, daughter of the late Lucille Bell and Amos Marshall, was born in Leary, Georgia on August 5, 1936.

She was educated in the Calhoun County School System.  Throughout school, she was a very perceptive young lady with a zeal for learning and took advantage of every opportunity grow through her educational experiences.

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Otis Charles Boyd

Otis Charles Boyd

Aug 25, 2022

Otis Charles Boyd was born in Albany, Georgia on December 30, 1949.  He was the beloved son of the late Eugene Boyd, Sr. and Mable Dudley-Boyd.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1968.  While at Monroe, he actively participated in numerous student organizations and activities,.

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David Irvin

David Irvin

Aug 22, 2022

David Irvin was born in Albany, Georgia on July 7, 1961, to Margaret J. Irvin and the late John Henry Irvin, Sr.

Growing up in Albany, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, he was a lively, energetic student who was always ready for adventure.

At an early age,...

Stevie Lamar Bowens

Stevie Lamar Bowens

Aug 21, 2022

Stevie Lamar Bowens son of Betty Toomer and the late K. C. Harris, was born in Albany, Georgia on June 7, 1966.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he was active in various student events and activities.

In February 2004, Stevie was united in marriage to Tera McGill.  Together, they worked diligently...

Dontavius Turane Hodge

Dontavius Turane Hodge

Aug 21, 2022

Dontavius Hodge was born on February 26, 1993, in Albany, Georgia.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School.   Throughout school, Dontavius was a lively, strong-willed young man who was always ready for adventure.  He loved all sports, but his love for football was apparent from the moment he walked...

Robert Jerome Teasley

Robert Jerome Teasley

Aug 20, 2022

Mr. Robert J. Teasley departed this life on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Debra Evan Jackson

Debra Evan Jackson

Aug 20, 2022

Debra E. Jackson was born in Sylvester, Georgia on February 19, 1961, to the late Fannie Sue Jackson and Felton Cuffie.  After the untimely death of her mother, she was eagerly provided a loving and caring home by Johnnie Whearry Wise ("Gran"), when she was twelve years old.

She received her primary and secondary education in the...

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