Obituaries

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.

Jun 23, 2021

Ms. Mollie A. Crosby departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Jun 22, 2021

Martha Jean Jackson was born in Early County, Georgia on December 23, 1952.  She was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Jackson and Wayman Greer.

She received her formal education in the Early County School System, graduating from Early County High School.  During her school years, she actively participated in various student activities and was a...

Jun 19, 2021

Jeffrey Wallace was born on January 19, 1964, in Gastonia, North Carolina.  He was the beloved son of the late Marvin Wallace and Martha Adams Wallace.

He received his formal education in the Gaston County School System.  Throughout school, he excelled while actively participating in various student organizations and activities.

At a very young age,...

Jun 19, 2021

A Time to Be Born: Delrick O'Neal McClendon was born in Albany, Georgia on November 28, 1792. He was the third child of the late Josie Rene Leverette and Willie McClendon.

A Time to Learn: As a man doeth good in his life, he rejoiceth and enjoys the fruit of his labor.  Delrick...