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Sherry Hatcher Pennington

Sherry Hatcher Pennington

May 28, 2021

Ms. Sherry Hatcher Pennington departed this life on Friday May 28, 2021.

Luther Ryan Lane

Luther Ryan Lane

May 27, 2021

Luther R. Lane Luther was born November 1, 1966, to Annie Hamrick-Lane and the late Richard Lane in Newark, New Jersey.

After relocating to Georgia at a young age with his mother and siblings, he received his early childhood and secondary education in the Wilkes County School System, including Washington-Wilkes High School.  Throughout school, Luther was a...

Willie Lee Sumbry

Willie Lee Sumbry

May 26, 2021

Willie Lee Sumbry was born November 27, 1956, in Cordele, Georgia.  He was the second son of the late Milton Lee and Emma Lean Sumbry.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System where he actively participated in various school organizations, activities, and events.  At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior...

Ronald Eugene Parker, Jr.

Ronald Eugene Parker, Jr.

May 21, 2021

Ronald Eugene Parker, Jr., son of Camaletta Lofton and the late Ronald Eugene Parker, Sr., was born July 28, 1994, in Albany, Georgia.  At a young age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout  his school years, he was a very outspoken, jovial student...

Zy'Ionn Zy'Aire Luke

Zy'Ionn Zy'Aire Luke

May 21, 2021

Master Zy'Ionn Zy'Aire Luke departed this life on Friday, May 21,2021.

Eric Lavon Singletary

Eric Lavon Singletary

May 21, 2021

Eric Lavon Singletary, son of Ms. Jerry Singletary, was born August 31, 1966, in Albany, Georgia.  He was raised  under the guiding hand of his mother and grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School.  While at Monroe, he was a exceptionally talented and fierce "tornado" football player....

Benjamin Brown

Benjamin Brown

May 20, 2021

Benjamin Brown was born in Leary, Georgia on June 30, 1948, to the late Willie "Bud" Brown and Mandy B. George.

He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System, graduating from H. T. Singleton High School. Throughout his school years, he excelled while participating in various student organizations and activities.

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Sabrina Ann Stephens

Sabrina Ann Stephens

May 17, 2021

Sabrina Ann Brown Stephens was born January 6, 1978, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Brown and Lessie Lee Henderson Brown.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in the class of 1997.  Hailing from a family that valued higher education,     Sabrina continued...

Beverly Collette Monroe

Beverly Collette Monroe

May 16, 2021

Beverly C. Monroe was born in Newark, Jersey on August 25, 1951, to the late Hosea and Edythe Mitchell.

She was educated in the Newark Public School System, including Weequaic High School where she was actively involved in numerous student organizations, events, and activities.  Believing strongly in life-long learning, she continued her education at Johnson & Wales...

Clayton Henry

Clayton Henry

May 16, 2021

He lived, he loved, he laughed! Clayton Henry was emboldened with an undeniably innate energy that will continue to flow through the memories and hearts of all those whom he knew and cherished. He loved his family and friends and displayed a shining example of how a father should nurture and support his children. Born in Worth County on...

Shameeka Rose Fudge

Shameeka Rose Fudge

May 14, 2021

Ms. Shameeka R. Fudge departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Carlton D. Wright

Carlton D. Wright

May 14, 2021

Mr. Carlton Demond Wright, was born on November 15, 1974, in Albany, Georgia.  He was born to the late Ms. Nellie Pearl Wright.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Willie (Trudie B.) Wright, Sr., a loving aunt Mrs. Jacqueline Toomer and two special 1 st cousins that were raised as his brother, Mr....

Malik Deon "Laney" Ford

Malik Deon "Laney" Ford

May 14, 2021

Malik Deon Ford, son of Francina Redding and the late Willie Ford, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on November 2, 2000. Early in life, he developed a personal relationship with the Lord.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 2020.  While at Monroe, he was...

Thomas "Big Sam" Samuel

Thomas "Big Sam" Samuel

May 13, 2021

Mr. Thomas H. Samuel, also known as "Big Sam", departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Ruby Jewell Mallard

Ruby Jewell Mallard

May 12, 2021

Ruby Jewell Mallard was born February 16, 1941, in Worth County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and James Williams.

During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of  Dougherty County and was active in various student activities.

Ruby's Christian experience began at an early age when...

Inez Jackson Brown

Inez Jackson Brown

May 9, 2021

Ms. Inez Jackson departed this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

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...

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