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Evangelist Rita Lynnette Dukes

Evangelist Rita Lynnette Dukes

Sep 17, 2021

Rita Lynnette Dukes, the third child in the union of the late Autly and Rayford Dukes II, was born September 30, 1964, in Richland, Georgia.

She attended Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Southside Jr. High School, and graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1982. A very perceptive young lady with a zeal for learning, Rita began her...

Johnny Jordan

Johnny Jordan

Sep 14, 2021

Mack Jordan was born in Albany, Georgia on September 18, 1957.  He was loving son of the late John Mark Jordan and Shelby Jean Jones Jordan.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, he participated in various student activities and events.

As a child, Johnny regularly attended church with...

Elder Wilbert L. Johnson, Iii

Elder Wilbert L. Johnson, Iii

Sep 13, 2021

Elder Wilbert Lawrence Johnson, III (AKA Ricky Johnson), was born June 13, at Turner Air Force Base Hospital in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of Ruth T. Johnson Russell and the late Wilbert Johnson, II.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating third in his class at Monroe High School.  He later matriculated...

Taffah Pernell Gibson

Taffah Pernell Gibson

Sep 13, 2021

Mr. Taffah P. Gibson departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Richard Allen, Jr,

Richard Allen, Jr,

Sep 13, 2021

Mr. Richard Allen, Jr. was born in Sasser, Georgia on September 29, 1938,  the late Richard Allen and Rose Lee Fleming Allen. He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System and actively participated in various student activities and events. Richard's walk with the Lord began very early in life.  He was baptized...

Cecil Street

Cecil Street

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. Cecil Street was born the baby boy to the Late Jesse Street, Sr. and the Late Ella Young Street on June 1, 1929 in Warwick, GA (Worth County).   His biological mother died when he was a young boy; he was then raised by the Late Mrs. Hattie Street and was her heart-beat.  Although all of his sisters loved...

Elma Mcintyre

Elma Mcintyre

Sep 10, 2021

Elma Allen McIntyre was born in Newton, Georgia on October 13, 1923.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Alice Allen.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Mitchell County School System.

Raised in a strong Christian home, Elma was nurtured in the Word of God throughout...

Rosa Mae Powell

Rosa Mae Powell

Sep 9, 2021

Rosa Mae McKinnon Powell, daughter of the late Leola Bennett Mathis and Henry Mathis, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 16, 1937.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout her school years, she demonstrated  remarkable potential and was actively involved in various student activities and events.

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Donald Edward Winkfield, Sr.

Donald Edward Winkfield, Sr.

Sep 8, 2021

Donald Winkfield beloved son of the late Annie Lee Winkfield and Henry Western was born in Albany, Ga December 10, 1958.

During the early years of his life, he attended the public school system of Dougherty County, Monroe High School. While at Monroe he participated in football and numerous school activities.

Having been nurtured in...

Diane Williams

Diane Williams

Sep 5, 2021

The season of life for Diane Williams began on May 25, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late Tommy Lee Williams, Sr. and Viola Hill Williams.

During the early years of her life, she attended school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  She completed her education at A. S. Staley High School in Americus, Georgia where she was a...

Mother Christine Coates Whitten

Mother Christine Coates Whitten

Sep 3, 2021

Mother Christine Coates Whitten departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Ricky Baker

Ricky Baker

Sep 2, 2021

Mr. Ricky Baker departed this life on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Louise Hammond Reed

Louise Hammond Reed

Sep 2, 2021

Louise Hammond Reed, daughter of  the late Oscar and Jewel Hammond, was born December 5, 1952, in Morgan, Georgia.

She received her formal education in the Calhoun County Public School System and was active in numerous school events.

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with Jacob Chapel Freewill...

Earline Tyler Young

Earline Tyler Young

Aug 30, 2021

Earline T. Young departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.

Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Mark Anthony Smith, the son of the late Jimmie Lou Smith, was born April 4, 1962, in Albany Georgia and is the fifth born of seven children – 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  At an early age, Mark joined Bethel AME Church in Albany. In his life's journey, he was a loving son, father, brother, friend.  He received his...

Greda Marie Thomas

Greda Marie Thomas

Aug 28, 2021

Greda Marie was born in Baconton, Georgia on July 12, 1972.  She was the beloved daughter of Willow Dean Barnes Walker and Johnny Lee Jenkins.

She received her elementary and secondary education in the Mitchell County School System, graduating from Mitchell-Baker High School in 1991.  She was a perceptive and astute young lady who valued education and...

Michael Dean Thomas

Michael Dean Thomas

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. Michael D. Thomas departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Shang Ternevocski Parks

Shang Ternevocski Parks

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. Shang T. Parks departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Virginia L. Russell

Virginia L. Russell

Aug 27, 2021

Virginia Shaw Russell, beloved daughter of the late Sam an Louis Shaw, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 30, 1957.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1978.  Virginia was a talented young woman who valued education and took advantage of every opportunity to earn and grow. ...

John Mobley

John Mobley

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. John E. Mobley departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2021.

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