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Justin Gerard Hodges
Oct 16, 2021
Justin Jerrod Hodges, son of the late Mattie Mae Troutman Hodges, was born December 25, 1980, in Albany, Georgia.
He was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County. Throughout school, Justin was a lively, strong-willed young man who was always ready for adventure and looked forward to participating in various student activities and events.
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Johnny Lee Kendrick
Oct 14, 2021
Johnny Lee Kendrick, beloved son of the late Rubin and Anna Kendrick, was born in Lee County, Georgia on March 14, 1937.
He received his formal education in the Lee County School System. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and remained prayerful throughout life's journey.
Johnny was a conscientious, hardworking father...
Messiah O’Mari Yarn
Oct 13, 2021
Master Messiah O'mari Yarn departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Debra Bryant
Oct 13, 2021
The season of life for Debra Jean Bryant began on January 11, 1955, in Albany, Georgia. She was the first born to the union of Margaret Collins Bryant and the late Edward Bryant, Jr.
Debra Jean was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School in 1972.
Having accepted the...
Willie James Hammond
Oct 10, 2021
Willie James Hammond was born in Calhoun County, Georgia on January 9, 1954, to the late Henry and Johnnie Mae Hammond. He was the fourth of seven children.
During the early years of his life, he was educated in the public schools of Duval County, Florida. While in school, he acquired numerous industrial skills which charted the...
Evangelist Evelyn Hooks Martin
Oct 9, 2021
Evelyn Hooks Martin was born in Leesburg, Georgia on February 12, 1953, to the late Thomas Buddy Hooks and Annie Bell Hooks. She was raised in the loving home of her adoptive parents, Johnnie and Mary Martin.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe Comprehensive High School where she graduated in...
Susie Smith
Oct 6, 2021
Susie B. Smith was born to the late Author Burgess and Mary W. Dawson on May 7, 1951 in Oakfield Ga.
Susie B. Smith was educated in the public school system and graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School. She was employed at Harambe Head start for over 30 Years until she retired in 1993.
She...
Debra D. Roney
Oct 6, 2021
Debra D. Roney was born in Albany, Georgia on August 30, 1954, She was the daughter of the late Dan and Bernice Roney.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, Cathy was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers, fellow students, and friends.
At a...
Ruthie Lee Clark
Oct 6, 2021
Mrs. Ruthie Lee Butler Clark was born to the late Farmer Gervin and Josie Mae Butler Carter on March 16, 1940, in Worth County, Georgia.
She was educated in the Worth County School System and actively participated in numerous school activities and events.
At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. ...
Antonia "Tony" Chevers
Oct 6, 2021
Antonia "Tony" Bernard Chevers was born October 8, 1973, to Calvin and Emma Jean Chevers in Ashburn, Georgia.
At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized, and united with the Third Kiokee Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Levi Breedlove. He was an active member of the church serving...
Cathy Lavonne Rowe
Oct 4, 2021
Cathy Lavonne Rowe, daughter of Rosa Washington Rowe and the late Robert Rowe, Jr., was born in Albany, Georgia on October 9, 1967.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, Cathy was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers, fellow students, and friends.
From a...
Cynthia Yulinda Adkins
Oct 1, 2021
Cynthia Yulinda Adkins was born May 16, 1965, in Albany, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Lou and Jimmy Lee Atkins.
She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where she actively participated in various student activities and events.
A woman of deep faith and belief in...
Freddie Lee Daniels, Iii
Oct 1, 2021
Freddie Lee Daniels, III was born in Sylvester, Georgia on February 13, 1943, to the late Idessa Washington and Fred Lee Daniels, Jr. He was reared by his grandparents, the late Fred Lee and Rose Daniels. He was educated in the Worth County School System and garnered much from his educational experiences. Pontoe, as he was loving...
Gene Roberts
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...
Carol Ann Bush
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...
Ples Mitchell
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...
Bernice Chester Thomas
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...
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