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Virginia Jones

Virginia Jones

Jun 29, 2022

The journey of life for Virginia Sherman Jones began in Lee County, Georgia on January 9, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Sherman Young and Willie Albert Bell. Virginia was raised by her grandparents, the late George and Harriet Sherman; thus, becoming the thirteenth child in their home.

She received her formal education...

Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Keith Jackson departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Marco Riggins Bell

Marco Riggins Bell

Jun 24, 2022

A Time to be Born :  Marco Riggins Bell was born June 10, 1976, in Clearwater, Florida. He was the younger and only son born to Mrs. Eleanor Riggins Glaze and Reverend Clem Bell Sr.

A Time to Learn :  He was educated at Christian Covenant Academy of Albany and participated in various...

Charlie B, Jackson, Sr.

Charlie B, Jackson, Sr.

Jun 24, 2022

Charlie B. Jackson was born in Newton, Georgia on August 31, 1938, to the late John Sweeney and Rebecca Jackson.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in various school functions and activities.

At a very early age, he confessed his faith and belief in Christ Jesus and United with...

Pearlie Mae Fields Budden

Pearlie Mae Fields Budden

Jun 24, 2022

Pearlie Mae Fields Budden was born in Lee County, Georgia on December 19, 1944 , to the late Harold and Pearline Harden Fields .  She was one of ten siblings .

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System , including Monroe High School where she graduated in the Class of 1965...

Vera O'Hara

Vera O'Hara

Jun 24, 2022

Ms. Vera O'Hara departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Kathryn E. Frazier

Kathryn E. Frazier

Jun 23, 2022

Ms. Kathryn E. Frazier departed this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Eric Roberts, Jr.

Eric Roberts, Jr.

Jun 22, 2022

Eric Roberts, Jr. (EJ) was born on November 5, 1995, in Albany, Dougherty County. He was born to the late Mandela Roberts and Eric Roberts, Sr.

Eric's health diagnosis was new to us, but we recognize that God knew the day, the hour, and the very minute that his suffering would cease.  His appointed day...

Jimmy Lee Burden

Jimmy Lee Burden

Jun 17, 2022

Jimmy Lee Burden was born March 13, 1939, in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Lee Wiley Burden and Novella Edwards Burden.

He received his formal education in the Mitchell County School System and actively participated in numerous school activities and events.

Growing up in a loving and prayer filled...

Avis Lakeshia Irvin

Avis Lakeshia Irvin

Jun 11, 2022

Avis Lakeshia Irvin was born in Albany, Georgia on September 10, 1973, to the late Dale Irvin and the late Carlos Richardson.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in numerous school functions and activities.  At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Avis...

Martha Ann Price Huewitt

Martha Ann Price Huewitt

Jun 10, 2022

Martha Ann Price Huewitt, daughter of the late Johnny Price, Sr. and Gracie Price, was born in Albany, Georgia on June 15, 1962.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, she demonstrated  remarkable potential and was actively involved in various student activities and events.

At an...

Christen Timothy Davis

Christen Timothy Davis

Jun 7, 2022

Master Christen Timothy Davis departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Charles Samuel Lindsey, Jr.

Charles Samuel Lindsey, Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

Charles Samuel Lindsey, Jr . (affectionately known as "Chuck" or "Chuckie") was born on March 1, 1955 to the late Charles Samuel Lindsey, Sr. and Ralpheen Reid Lindsey in Albany, Georgia. His spiritual fellowship began at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend E. James Grant. He was educated at Hazard Laboratory School (of Albany State...

Will Burks, Jr.

Will Burks, Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Will Burks, Jr., beloved son of Herman and Eliza Burks, was born in Dawson, Georgia on March 17, 1931. "Horman Lee," as he was endearingly known to family and friends, was the eldest of six children.

He was educated in the Terrell County School System where he gained valuable agricultural and life skills. Very early in life,...

Keyairra Lashon Johnson

Keyairra Lashon Johnson

Jun 1, 2022

The life of a beautiful princess, Keyairra Lashon Johnson, began on September 8, 2004, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Kaleena Brownlee and Natranza Johnson.

As she blossomed and grew, she started her educational journey at Friendship Daycare.  Keyairra was a very active and high-spirited preschooler with a beaming temperament that was a ray...

Kenneth Montreal Ware

Kenneth Montreal Ware

May 31, 2022

Kenneth Montreal Ware was born in Albany, Georgia on April 18, 1986.  He was the beloved son of Kenneth W. Ware and Elizabeth Walls.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School.  As a child, Kenneth dreamed of becoming an NBA star and began to push himself daily with...

Ashley Green

Ashley Green

May 29, 2022

Ashley Green was born in Summerville, South Carolina on May 27, 1940, to the late Hattie and Lawton Green.

He received his formal education in the Dorchester School District of Summerville, South Carolina where his interest in automotive service and industrial metalworks began.

In the early 1960's, he moved to Florida where he met and...

Basete C.T. Walker

Basete C.T. Walker

May 29, 2022

Princess Basete Walker departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2022.

Lafayette Filmore

Lafayette Filmore

May 27, 2022

Mr. Lafayette Filmore departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Andrew Cleo King

Andrew Cleo King

May 26, 2022

Mr. Andrew C. King departed this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

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