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Gloria Jean Baker

Gloria Jean Baker

Mar 6, 2022

Gloria Jean was born on October, 26, 1955 in Brunswick Georgia from the union of the late Annie Maude Small Sauls and late Abraham Ingram.

At a young age, she relocated to Albany, Georgia to live with her late grandmother, Pearl Barrett Small. She attended Coachman Park Elementary School and Monroe High School where she...

Adolph Chaptman

Adolph Chaptman

Feb 28, 2022

A dolph Chaptman, beloved son of the late Andrew Chapman and Thelma Hall Chapman, was born in Albany, Georgia on March 31, 1947.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.  Adolph was an exceptionally talented young man who developed a passion for cooking and food service during his early school years....

John Otis Wooden

John Otis Wooden

Feb 24, 2022

John Otis Wooden, beloved son of the late Willie Dell Harvey Wooden and Otis Wooden, was born in Albany, Georgia on February 19, 1953.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  During his high school years, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, activities and events.

Early...

David Britten, Jr.

David Britten, Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

David Britten, Jr., beloved son of Karen Richardson and David Britten, was born January 17, 1989, in Bainbridge, Georgia.

He attended the public schools of Decatur County, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 2007.  Throughout school, he actively participated in various student organizations and activities.  Shortly after graduation, David moved to Albany, Georgia to begin a new...

Janie Coleman

Janie Coleman

Feb 21, 2022

Janie Ruth Coleman was born in Albany, Georgia on August 16, 1960, to the late James and Johnnie R. Coleman.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School.  While at Albany High, she actively participated in numerous students organizations, activities, and events.

Janie was a persistent, conscientious...

Robert Lee Bell

Robert Lee Bell

Feb 21, 2022

Deacon Robert Lee Bell was born November 20, 1954, in Terrell County, Georgia, to the late Louise Laster Bell and Horace Bell, Sr.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System.  Throughout school, he was an adventurous young man with a zeal for new experiences and was actively involved in  many student activities and...

Wanda Faye Harris

Wanda Faye Harris

Feb 16, 2022

Wanda Faye Harris was born in Albany, Georgia on December 8, 1954.  She was raised under the guiding hands of the late Clifford Newkirk Erven and John Wesley Erven.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1972.  While at Monroe, Wanda was actively involved in...

Ricardo Greene

Ricardo Greene

Feb 16, 2022

Mr. Ricardo Greene departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Bettie Price Jones

Bettie Price Jones

Feb 14, 2022

Bettie Price Jones was born in Terrell County, Georgia on October 30, 1962, to the late Curtis Price, Sr. and Nell Mae Price.

She received her formal education in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Terrell High School in 1981.  Throughout her school years, Bettie was a very lively, energetic student who was a ray of...

Elijah Burnett

Elijah Burnett

Feb 13, 2022

Mr. Elijah Burnett departed this life on Sunday, February 13,2022

Jane Bailey

Jane Bailey

Feb 8, 2022

Minutes before midnight, Jane was the eldest twin born to Fred and Rose Ann Bailey in Blakely, Georgia.  Minutes after midnight, her brother James was born and their bond was one that charted Jane's life-path in ways we would never have imagined all those many years ago.

As a child, "Baby Sister"  as she was endearingly called...

Wanda Jean Robinson

Wanda Jean Robinson

Feb 8, 2022

Ms. Wanda Jean Robinson departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Geraldine Carter

Geraldine Carter

Feb 8, 2022

Ms. Geraldine Carter departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Rachel Frances Davis

Rachel Frances Davis

Feb 7, 2022

Rachel Frances Davis was born in Albany, Georgia on May 4, 1958, to the late Warren and Willie Mae Davis.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Rachel was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers, fellow students, and friends.

At an early age, Rachel...

Jerry Slocumb

Jerry Slocumb

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Jerry Slocumb departed this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Kenneth C. Foster

Kenneth C. Foster

Feb 6, 2022

Kenneth Foster (Kent) departed life on February 6, 2022, at 3:30 AM.  His passing brought an end to a life of "having it my way."

Kent was born September 11, 1952, in Blakely, Early County, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Eddie and Evelyn Foster.  At an early age, he accepted Christ at Mt. Olive...

Mary Ann Troutman

Mary Ann Troutman

Feb 5, 2022

Ms. Mary Ann Troutman departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Matthew Jamar Sanders

Matthew Jamar Sanders

Feb 4, 2022

Matthew Sanders was born in Albany, Georgia on October 29, 1997,  to  Stephanie Roberts Sanders and Barry Sanders, Sr. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 2017.   While at Monroe, he was actively involved in numerus school activities. Matthew was a persistent, independent individual who worked untiringly for numerous years at the...

Susan Townsend Boyd

Susan Townsend Boyd

Feb 4, 2022

Ms. Susan T. Boyd departed this life on Friday, February 4, 2022.

William M. Ward

William M. Ward

Feb 2, 2022

William Anthony Ward, son of the late Mark Anthony and Bertha Wright Ward, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 16, 1941.  He grew up in Sale City, Mitchell County, Georgia during the early years of his life.

After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his family, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High...

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