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Zavell Phillips

Zavell Phillips

May 8, 2021

Zavell Phillips, the thirteenth child of the late Abraham and Thelma Phillips, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on August 11, 1943.

He received his formal education in the Lee County School System and was actively involved in various school activities and functions.

Zavell was deeply rooted in the soil.  From a youth, he developed an...

Genious Leon Bryant, Sr.

Genious Leon Bryant, Sr.

May 6, 2021

Genious Leon Bryant, Sr., son of the late  Lewis Bryant, Sr. and Willie C. Nix Bryant, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 8, 1962.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1980.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he became a Master Chef. ...

Dr. Jimmie L. Sneed

Dr. Jimmie L. Sneed

May 5, 2021

Dr. Jimmie L. Sneed was the only child born on April 8, 1931, to gracious and loving parents of Will Sneed and Essie Lee Covington in Leesburg, Lee County, Georgia.

Growing up Jimmie was known as Tampa Red. He received his education in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from   Monroe High School...

Carolyn Roberts

Carolyn Roberts

May 4, 2021

Carolyn Joyce Roberts , daughter of the late Edna and Walter Ellington, was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 2, 1942.

She received her formal education in the Newark Public School System.  Throughout her school years, she was active in numerous student organizations and activities.

During the early years of her life, she accepted...

Dennis L. Johnson

Dennis L. Johnson

May 3, 2021

Mr. Dennis L. Johnson departed this life on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Mary Lou Shannon

Mary Lou Shannon

May 1, 2021

Mary Lou Shannon, daughter of the late Willie Fred Shannon and Ola B. Toombs, was born November 7, 1959, in Albany, Georgia.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and was active in various student organizations and activities.  At a very early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and remained...

Tony Lee Brown

Tony Lee Brown

Apr 29, 2021

Tony Lee Brown, Sr. was born in Parrot, Georgia on September 18, 1965.  He was the son of the late James and Willie Mae Brown.

As a youth, Tony professed his faith and belief in Christ Jesus and united with the Macedonia Baptist Church of Parrot.  Throughout life's journey, he remained prayerful in his daily walk.

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Robert Donterion Nixon

Robert Donterion Nixon

Apr 28, 2021

Robert D. Nixon, son of Trinity Nixon and Antonio L. Mulberry, was born in Tallahassee, Florida on June 4, 2001.

Growing up in Palatka, Florida and Albany, Georgia, Robert was  educated in the Dougherty County School System.  He was a 2019 graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School where he actively participated in numerous students activities and functions....

Latressa A. Hudson Collins

Latressa A. Hudson Collins

Apr 28, 2021

Latressa Angelita Hudson Collins was born August 11, 1972, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Don Hudson, Sr. and Hannah Doris Pinkney Hudson.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1989.  Throughout school, she was a vibrant, inquisitive...

Evins Trice, Jr

Evins Trice, Jr

Apr 28, 2021

The journey of life for Evins Trice, Jr. began in Newton, Georgia on November 23, 1941.  He was the beloved son of Ora Mae Jones Collins and the late Evins Trice, Sr.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System.  However, most of his educational experiences and life lessons were garnered from his great grandmother, father,...

Deborah Nealy

Deborah Nealy

Apr 26, 2021

Deborah Diane Nealy was born April 29, 2960, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late James Nealy, Sr. and Helen Nealy-Bardge.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from  Monroe High School in 1978.  While at Monroe, she actively participated in various student organizations, activities, and events.  Deborah was an...

Richard Rush, Jr.

Richard Rush, Jr.

Apr 23, 2021

Richard Rush, Jr. was born November 3, 1935, in Sylvester, Georgia.  He was the third child born to the late Richard Rush, Sr. and Nellie Solomon Rush.

During the early years of his life, he was received his formal education in the Worth County School System.

Growing up in a loving and prayer filled home,...

Reginald Bernard Sims, Sr.

Reginald Bernard Sims, Sr.

Apr 22, 2021

Reginald Bernard Sims, Sr. was born August 18, 1975, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of  Melvin Walls and the late Alice Sims.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School.  While at Dougherty, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, activities and sporting events.  He continued his...

Melvin Jerome Ingram

Melvin Jerome Ingram

Apr 21, 2021

Melvin Jerome Ingram was born November 20, 1959, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of Doris Newsome Ingram and the late John Ingram.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, he was a member of the Golden Tornados football team, excelled academically, and received numerous athletic...

Curtis Brown

Curtis Brown

Apr 20, 2021

Curtis Brown was born in Dawson, Georgia on September 6, 1947.  He was the beloved son of the late Charlie Brown, Jr. and Clara Francis Clark Brown.

He was educated in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Carver High School in 1967.  Curtis discovered early in his school years that he was  blessed with the gift...

Mary Eunice Banks

Mary Eunice Banks

Apr 20, 2021

Mary Eunice Banks was born January 6, 1944, to the late Olin Banks, Sr. and Bertha Gray Banks.

During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Worth and Dougherty Counties.

At a young age, Mary Eunice accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.   She was a dedicated member of Beulah...

Walter Shiloh, Sr.

Walter Shiloh, Sr.

Apr 19, 2021

Walter L. Shiloh, Sr. was born to Addie "Annie" Pearl McCoy Perkins  and Walter Watson on July 27, 1956, in Leesburg, Georgia.

He attained his early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, he excelled while participating in various student organizations and activities.

At an early age, Walter...

Roderick Harris

Roderick Harris

Apr 18, 2021

Mr. Roderick Harris departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Adrian Bernard Green, Sr.

Adrian Bernard Green, Sr.

Apr 18, 2021

Adrian Bernard Green, beloved son of Gerry Lee Green and the late Selethia Green,  was born in Albany, Georgia on April 26, 1968.  Early in life, he was taught the Word of God and to make him the center of his life.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive...

Y'Kedria Lowe Grier

Y'Kedria Lowe Grier

Apr 17, 2021

Y'Kedria Lowe Grier was born in Albany, Georgia on June 3, 2003, to Coretta Grier and Michael Grier, Jr.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System and participated in various school functions and activities.

"Kedria" as she was called by family and friends, was an energetic free-spirited individual with a sense of humor...

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