Obituaries

Sep 28, 2021

Gene Roberts, beloved son of the late Jerry and Tommie Roberts, was born in Webster County, Georgia on May 9, 1947.

During the primary years of his life, he attended school in Webster County.   completed his secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.

From a very young age, Gene was nurtured in the Word...

Sep 27, 2021

Carol Ann Young Bush was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 31, 1943. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Rose Young.

Growing up in Brooklyn, she received her formal education in the Kings County School System. She was an exceptionally talented, astute young lady with a zeal for knowledge. Hailing from a...

Sep 27, 2021

Minister Ples Mitchell, Jr. was born March 31, 1939, in Monticello, Florida.  He was the second and only son of six children in the union of the late Ples Mitchell, Sr. and Ola Mae Mitchell Andrews.

He received his formal education in the Jefferson County Florida School System.  Throughout school, Ples was an adventurous young man with...

Sep 27, 2021

Ms. Bernice C. Thomas, daughter of the late, J.C. Chester, Sr. and Eunice Williams Chester, was born August 29, 1932 in Arlington, Georgia. She was blessed to enjoy life with fifteen siblings.

Ms. Thomas accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the early age of nine and was baptized at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in...

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Torris D. McFarland departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Sep 25, 2021

Brother Nathaniel Edward Brown, son of Dorothy Jean Brown and the late Roosevelt Brown, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on October 28, 1968.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1986.  Throughout school, Nathaniel was an exceptionally conscientious student who garnered much from his educational experiences and...

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. Johnny Myers departed this life on  Friday, September 24, 2021.

Sep 24, 2021

Calvin James Litt, Jr., loving son of Iris and Calvin J. Litt, Sr., was born  in Ferriday, Louisiana on December 10, 1988.

During the early years of his life, he attended school in Louisiana.  He continued his education in the Liberty County School System, graduating from Bradwell Institute (Hinesville, Georgia) in 2005.  Throughout school, he was an...

Sep 23, 2021

Nicola Lachander Robinson-Brown, daughter of Valeria Robinson and the late Eddie Campbell, was born in Cuthbert Georgia on December 23, 1979. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County and actively participated in various student activities and events.

At an early age, Nicola accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a dedicated member of Mt....

Sep 22, 2021

Ms. Mae F. Williams departed this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Sep 21, 2021

Ms. Tammy B. Shine departed this life on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Sep 21, 2021

Mittie Barnes, beloved daughter of the late Missie and Lymas Douglas, was born in Early County, Georgia on November 1936.

She received her formal education in the Early County School System. Throughout school, she had a zeal for learning and gained valuable life skills from her educational experiences.

From a very early age, Mittie was...

Sep 20, 2021

Charles Riggins, Sr., son of the late Anthony Riggins and Pecola White Riggins, was born April 17, 1965, in Rochester, New York.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Westover High School. While at Westover, he was a very strong-willed, diehard "Patriot" who participated in numerous student organizations, activities, and sporting events.

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Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Anthony E. Lamb departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Sep 19, 2021

Joseph Moore, son of the late Lizzie Pope Clemons and James L. Moore, was born in Americus, Georgia on February 15, 1941.  He was raised under the guiding hand of Johnnie Clemons.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Hillsborough County School System in Tampa, Florida.  Throughout school, he was a very inquisitive young...

Sep 18, 2021

The season of life for Naikel Raheem Oywtez Bass began on June 12, 1993, in Albany, Georgia. He was welcomed into the world as the loving son of Robert Bass and Resheka Ford-McCrayAs a young child, Naikel was taught to love the Lord and was nurtured in the Word while attending Christian Covenant Church and the Jericho Club. He...

Sep 17, 2021

Rita Lynnette Dukes, the third child in the union of the late Autly and Rayford Dukes II, was born September 30, 1964, in Richland, Georgia.

She attended Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Southside Jr. High School, and graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1982. A very perceptive young lady with a zeal for learning, Rita began her...

Sep 14, 2021

Mack Jordan was born in Albany, Georgia on September 18, 1957.  He was loving son of the late John Mark Jordan and Shelby Jean Jones Jordan.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, he participated in various student activities and events.

As a child, Johnny regularly attended church with...

Sep 13, 2021

Elder Wilbert Lawrence Johnson, III (AKA Ricky Johnson), was born June 13, at Turner Air Force Base Hospital in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of Ruth T. Johnson Russell and the late Wilbert Johnson, II.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating third in his class at Monroe High School.  He later matriculated...

Sep 13, 2021

Mr. Taffah P. Gibson departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.