Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Eva Mae Jackson Davis was born in Albany, Georgia on July 7, 1938, to the late Willie George Jackson and Missouri Holt Jackson. She had a total of nine siblings, eight of whom preceded her in death, Jimmy  Jackson, George Jackson, Maggie Jackson Pless, Bobby Lee Jackson, Marie Jackson, JB Jackson, and two baby girls, Sally and Pearl who...

Nov 16, 2021

Lee Edward Mitchell, son of Henrietta Gilley and the late Leon Mitchell, was born in Tampa, Florida on July 30, 1963.  He was reared in the loving home of the late Joseph Hill, Sr. and Mary Crawford Hill.

Throughout his school years, he was an inquisitive young man with a zeal of learning; was actively involved in...

Nov 16, 2021

Lucius Brown, Jr., beloved son of  Mary Jenkins Brown and the late Lucius Brown, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on March 13, 1042.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in various student activities and events.

Ready...

Nov 15, 2021

Clarence Reid was born in Worth County. Georgia on September 22, 1949, to the late Elizabeth Reid Miller.  He was raised in the loving home of his grandparents, the late Lonnie Reid and Hannah Winkfield Reid.

He received his formal education in the Worth County School System and was active in various school activities and events.  Having...

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. Kornelius S. Davis departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

Nov 10, 2021

Jartaqaron Duniteo Willis was born in Albany, Georgia on July 5, 1979, to Essierene and Jerome Dwight Willis, Sr.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe Comprehensive High School.  Jarta continued his education at Albany Technical College where he earned a degree in Mechanical Refinishing.

Jarta was united in...

Nov 7, 2021

Starlett Ann Jones was born September 9, 1957, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the first of four children in the union of Talton Bradford and Annie Bradford Frazier.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1975. A very perceptive young lady with a zeal for learning, Starlett...

Nov 7, 2021

Princess J'Kaiya K. Frazier departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Nov 6, 2021

On April 17, 1924 in Fort Gaines, Georgia, Sarah was born to the parentage of the late Henry and Hattie Mae Graham.  She was the fourth of seven children all whom preceded her in death:  Willie, Essie, Emma Lee, Johnny Mel, John Henry, and Christine.  After widowhood, Mrs. Hattie married Mr. George Green and this  union produced another sister,...

Nov 6, 2021

Ola Mae Hodge Bell, beloved daughter of Lucille and Albert Hodge, was born in Ocilla, Georgia on November 16, 1932.  She was the sixth of seven children.

Growing up in Ocilla, she received her elementary and secondary education in the Irwin County School System.  Throughout school, she had a great passion for learning and continued her quest...

Nov 4, 2021

Stephanie Denise Butler Jordan, beloved daughter of Rosemary Butler Cornelious and the late Albert Gene Maye, Jr., was born in Albany, Georgia on June 28, 1974.

She was educated in the Lee County School System and actively participated in various students organizations and activities.

At an early age, Stephanie accepted Christ as her personal Savior,...

Nov 3, 2021

Deacon Johnny Will Hunt was born May 7, 1931, in Albany, Georgia,  He was the eldest child in the union of the late Deacon Will Hunt and  Leola Draine.

Growing up in Tampa, Florida, he was educated in the Hillsboro County Public School District.  Throughout school, he was a very inquisitive young man who garnered much from...

Nov 3, 2021

Mr. Jessie Johnson, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Nov 2, 2021

CANDY MARIA REESE affectionately known as "Precious" entered this earthly journey on January 19, 1978 to the late Bernard and Mary Alice (Myrick) Reese of Meigs, GA. She was the 4th child of her siblings. She was preceded in death by several family members, including her "Special Brother", brother-in-law, Teddy Charles, Sr.

Candy accepted Christ at an...

Oct 31, 2021

Mother Katie Mae Anderson was born in Worth County, Georgia on November 30, 1932, to the late Pinkie Covin and Wheat Coleman. She was the youngest of six children.

She received her primary and secondary education in the Worth County School System. During school, she demonstrated exceptional potential while developing an eye for detail and a passion...

Oct 31, 2021

Sharon Juanita Wallace was born in Albany, Georgia on May 4, 1959. She was the beloved daughter of the late Timothy Wallace and Johnnie Mae Wallace.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School in 1977. While at Monroe, she was a lively, outgoing individual who was a ray of sunshine to...

Oct 29, 2021

Johnnie Mae Garner Ward was born in Albany, Georgia on August 8, 1942, to Beatrice Smith and the late Johnny Garner.  She was the oldest of 12 children.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School where she actively participated in various student organizations and activities.

At a very early...

Oct 28, 2021

Ms. Bertha K. Holloway departed this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Oct 25, 2021

Juanita Sherman was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 3, 1957, to Virginia Sherman Jones.

Her education began in Leesburg, Georgia at the Lee County Training School.  Upon relocating to Albany, she attended Lincoln Heights Elementary, River Road Junior High, and Monroe High School, graduating in 1975.  She attended Albany State College and Gulf Coast State College...

Oct 25, 2021

Jewel Atkins, Jr., beloved son of Jewel Atkins, Sr. and the late Catherine Everett, was born in Tampa, Florida on October 1, 1957.

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

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. ...