Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2022

Precious little angel, Aiden Kyrie Mansfield, came into this world and returned to his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2022.  He was the beloved son of LaToya and Jeremiah Mansfield, Sr.

Although Aiden entered this earth in silence, he has left a beautiful footprint  in our hearts that will never be forgotten.  Heaven's gain was our loss,...

Jan 31, 2022

Jessie Lee Sparks, son of the late Jessie Richardson and Minnie Jewel Slay, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 1, 1945.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.

Jessie was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Sara L. Hughes.  Their union endured...

Jan 30, 2022

Ms. Ora Lee Brown departed this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

Jan 29, 2022

The season of life for Charles L. "Charlie" Knight began in Albany, Georgia on September 10, 1950.  He was the loving son of the late Irma Knight Williams and Ozell Williams, Sr.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.  Throughout  his school years, Charles was a lively, energetic student who was...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Jan 14, 2022

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

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...

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...

Jan 10, 2022

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 5, 2022

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

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...