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Kawjalym Chappell Kalip-Harris

Kawjalym Chappell Kalip-Harris

Jan 29, 2022

Kawjalym Chappell Kalip Harris was born in Albany, Georgia on December 16, 1965, to the late Elevenia Kalip Lewis.  She was called home to her final resting place on January 29, 2022.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Kawjalym was a considerate, attentive young lady with a yearning to be...

Emmarine L. Jackson

Emmarine L. Jackson

Jan 29, 2022

Emmarine Davis Jackson was born in Albany, Georgia on January 4, 1952, to Katie Ellis and Charlie Davis.  Emma, as she was affectionately known, was the youngest of four children born to this union.  Emma was raised by her great aunt, Lottie McCan (Momma), who loved her unconditionally.  This love set the foundation for the love Emma...

Wilmon Davis

Wilmon Davis

Jan 26, 2022

Wilmon Davis was born in Leary, Georgia on June 25, 1939, to the late Willie and Rosa Lee Davis.

He was educated in the public schools of Calhoun County. Very early in life, "Pie Joe" as he was fondly called, developed a passion for cars and anything with a motor.  Although he did not pursue formal training...

Debra Denise Berry

Debra Denise Berry

Jan 19, 2022

Debra McNairy Berry was born on September 13, 1962 in Chicago, IL to the late Edith Elizabeth McNairy.  Unable to provide for her daughter, Debra was given to family member Frank and Bessie Darling who demised three years later and again, she was given to another member of the family Robert Henry and Annie Lee Cato Vines of Leesburg,...

Richard E. Morris

Richard E. Morris

Jan 17, 2022

Richard Edward Morris was born in Albany, Georgia on October 24, 1945.  He was the beloved son of Corine Morris and the late Billy Morris, Sr.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1963.   Throughout school, Richard was a perceptive, astute young man with an insatiable appetite for...

Aurora Zuri Grier

Aurora Zuri Grier

Jan 14, 2022

Princess Aurora Z. Grier departed this life on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Melvin Scott

Melvin Scott

Jan 13, 2022

Melvin Scott was born on July 25, 1955 at his grandparents' home in Doles (Worth County) GA to the late Earl and Ruby Lee Dudley Scott. He departed this life on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence in McDonough, Ga.

As a child Melvin earned the nickname "Catman" for quickly running errands for the senior ladies...

Ran-Derek Cullen

Ran-Derek Cullen

Jan 11, 2022

Ran-Derek R. Cullen was born in Albany, Georgia on July 22, 1983.  He was the beloved son of Beverly Cullen and the late Kenneth Price.

He received his early childhood education in the public schools of New York City.  After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his family, he continued his education at Monroe Comprehensive High School and...

Bobby Stevens, Jr.

Bobby Stevens, Jr.

Jan 10, 2022

Master Bobby Stevens, Jr. departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Desere Ashley Gray

Desere Ashley Gray

Jan 10, 2022

Deser é Ashley Gray was born was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 21, 1987. She was the daughter of Kristin C. Jackson and Shari Kay Gray.

She received her early childhood education in the public schools of Trenton, Michigan.  After relocating to Albany, Georgia with her family, she completed her secondary education at Monroe Comprehensive High...

Lavorick Aai Welch

Lavorick Aai Welch

Jan 9, 2022

La'Vorick Aaj Welch was born March 14, 1999, in Albany, GA, to LaKeshia Kimbernis Welch and Vincent Perez Thomas.

On January 9, 2022, La'Vorick "Veno" Welch transitioned to his new home with his Lord and Savior.

La'Vorick accepted Christ at a very young age. He was a member of Victory Tabernacle in Albany, GA, where...

David Lee Lassiter

David Lee Lassiter

Jan 9, 2022

David Lee Lassiter, son of the late J. L. Laster, Sr. and Willie Mae Laster, was born in Lee County, Georgia on April 23, 1962.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where he developed a passion for mathematics and was active in various student events and activities.

Over the...

Gracie Waters Everett

Gracie Waters Everett

Jan 6, 2022

Our beloved Matriarch gain her wings on January 6, 2022. God saw fit to remove the head of the chain. Gracie was born on July 28, 1933, in Leesburg, Georgia to Buddy Waters and Essie Covington. She was affectionately raised by her Great Grandparents, Charlie, and Rilla Willis.

Gracie attended school in the Lee County Public School...

Lenward Jackson

Lenward Jackson

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Lenward Jackson departed this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Mattie Lou Monds

Mattie Lou Monds

Jan 5, 2022

Mattie Lou Monds was born was born in Terrell County, Georgia on January 25, 1928.  She grew up in Albany, Georgia under the guidance and loving hands of her grandmother, aunts, and uncles.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System.

At a young age, she accepted...

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

Jan 3, 2022

L arry Taylor, Sr., son of the late Willie Teemer, Sr. and Mattie Ruth Taylor, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 6, 1955.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he was active in various student events and activities.  In later years, he accepted Christ as his Savior and remained prayerful throughout life's journey....

Joseph Dorsey, Jr.

Joseph Dorsey, Jr.

Dec 30, 2021

Joseph Dorsey was born in Greensboro, Georgia on September 4, 1947.  He was the oldest child of Columbus Dorsey and the late Ruby Dorsey.

He received his formal education in the  Greene County School  System and was active in various student activities and events.

Joseph was an extremely conscientious individual who devoted much of his...

Mae Retha Mike

Mae Retha Mike

Dec 26, 2021

Mae Retha Mike was born May 2, 1952, to the late Willie and Mae Ella Mike in Tampa, Florida. Her early childhood was spent in Tampa, Florida until her mother, along with her siblings relocated to Thomasville, Georgia. After relocating to Thomasville, Mae joined the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, and gave her life to Christ under the then...

Earnest Eugene James

Earnest Eugene James

Dec 25, 2021

Earnest Eugene James, beloved son of the late John Henry James, Sr. and Carrie Mae Nixon James, was born on May 9, 1944, in Randolph County, Georgia.

Growing up in Sasser, Georgia, he received his formal education in the Terrell County School System.

On January 21, 1967, Earnest was united in marriage to the love...

Johnnie Maye Paige-Smith

Johnnie Maye Paige-Smith

Dec 25, 2021

The season of life for Johnnie Maye Paige Smith began in Calhoun County, Georgia on June 8, 1939.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Ben and Ethel Paige.

She was educated in the Calhoun County School System, including H. T. Singleton High School.  Throughout her school years, she was an inquisitive student with a zeal...

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