Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

The journey of life for Orlando Bertrail Marshall began in Leesburg, Georgia on August 31, 1918. He was the youngest of ten children born to the late Simon and Pinkie Marshall.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Madison High School in 1936. Upon graduation, Orlando enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Jul 12, 2021

Ms. Cherrissia Mosely departed this life on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Jul 12, 2021

The sun rose and the world welcomed "Mookie" on August 14, 2000, a day the world became a little brighter!  He was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 12, 2021.  You may have called him "Mookie", "Lil One", "Bruh", "Luu" or "Luu Fasa"!  His born name was Lucius Pernell, Jr, the only...

Jul 11, 2021

Ms. Jasima Janay Harper departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Kelsey was born as Rebecca Thrower on December 25, 1928, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Gentle Thrower and Rosa Rowdy.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Betty was a very inquisitive student  with a beaming temperament that was a ray of sunshine to peers, teachers,...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Lon J. Carey, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Jul 7, 2021

William Hilson, beloved son of the late Royce and Annie Bell Hilson, was born December 1, 1951, in Baker County, Georgia.

After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his parents, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County School. Throughout school, he actively participated in various school functions and activities.

William was a very persistent individual...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Anthony A. Daniels departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Jul 5, 2021

Mary Retta White Boone was born December 30, 1935, in Newton, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Henrietta McCohee and Jake White.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school functions and activities.

At a...

Jul 4, 2021

Jessie Barney was born October 19, 1946, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Ora Lee Mathis and Jessie Tift.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty Cunty School System while actively participating in various school functions and activities.

Jessie was a very persistent individual whose professional work life was very...

Jul 4, 2021

Ms. Cathy D. Griffin departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Jelly B. Yarn departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Darren S. Gaines departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Jul 2, 2021

Ms. Ruby D. Button departed this life on Friday, July 1, 2021.

Jul 1, 2021

Creston John Devendra Walton son of Patricia Walton Wallace and Charles W. Wallace was born October 16, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Creston was educated in the Gwinnett County Public School System. After graduating, he returned to Albany Georgia where he continued his quest for knowledge at Albany Technical College earning his CDL. Working for various companies, Creston's...

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Richard E. Collier, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Jun 24, 2021

Gladys Pope Williams was born January 16, 1919, to Bob and Dixie Pope in Dawson Ga. She was the fourth oldest of nine siblings. Gladys received her education in the Terrell County School System.

In 1938 she met and married Ozzie Williams and through that matrimony they bore three children, Louise Williams (Cuff) of Coco Beach, FL,...

Jun 23, 2021

Mr. Dominique O. Williams departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Jun 23, 2021

Mr. James Lee Wilkins departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Jun 23, 2021

Mr. Calvin M. Walker departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.