Obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Ms. Renorta Renatta Heard departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Albany, Georgia.

Mar 9, 2021

Sheila Grace Wade was born October 8, 1963, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Sammie Lee Jones and Birdie Copeland.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous student organizations and activities.

At an early age, Sheila accepted Christ as her...

Mar 8, 2021

Mother Louise Toombs Sibley was born September 22, 1922, on the Butler Plantation in Camilla,  Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ola Cason Toombs and the late John Toombs who was of Cherokee Indian decent.

As she sprouted and grew, she picked cotton and pecans to help her family during the depression.  In 1944,...

Mar 7, 2021

A Time to Be Born: The season of life for Jessica Yvonne McKinney began in Albany, Georgia on February 22, 1960.  She was the fifth of fourteen children born to John and Essie "Ma Red" McKinney.

A Time to Learn: She was educated in the Dougherty County School  System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive...

Mar 6, 2021

Deacon R. C. Mercer was born into the loving Mercer family on April 11, 1920, in Americus, Georgia.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Sumter County School System.   Throughout his school years, he actively participated in various student activities and events.

From a very early age, Deacon...

Mar 3, 2021

Alfred James Lester, son of the late William Lester and Pauline Harris-Lester, was born November 3, 1953, in Albany, Georgia.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School.  Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, activities, and sporting events.

Ready to...

Mar 3, 2021

Gussie Mae Reliford departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Feb 22, 2021

Antoine James Hodge, beloved son of Mildred Wingfield and Larry Hodge, was born in Albany, Georgia on August 5, 1982.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating  with honors from Dougherty High School.  Antoine discovered his true passion and love for singing as a member and featured soloist in the school chorus.  He was...

Feb 20, 2021

Shateka Ashaunta Brown, beloved daughter of Janifer Clay and the late Ceasar Gregory Green, was born Albany, Georgia on February 17, 1980.

She accepted Christ at a very early age. She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Dougherty County. Throughout her school years, she was a vibrant, inquisitive student who was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Mr. Joe L. Snead departed this life on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Albany, Georgia.

Feb 18, 2021

The life of Eloise McClain Hilson began on January 1, 1946 in Albany, Georgia. She was the fifth of six children born to the union of the late James and Annie J. McClain.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of the Dougherty County School System, graduating from...

Feb 17, 2021

Ms. Kathryne Rose Thomas departed this life Wednesday February 17, 2021. Arrangements may be announced by the family at a later date.

Feb 11, 2021

John Anthony Bell, beloved son of the late Frank Bell and Liza James, was born in Sasser, Georgia on September 20, 1934.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County Public School System and participated in various school activities and events.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and began...

Feb 10, 2021

Bernice Laverne Adkins was born in Albany, Georgia on April 15, 1935.  She was the youngest of five children born to the union of the late Reverend Will Adkins, Sr. and Polly Bryant Adkins.

She was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System, graduating from Monroe High School where she enjoyed a very active and well-rounded...

Feb 8, 2021

Elaine King, beloved daughter of the late Roy George and Dorothy Lee King McFarland, was born in Blakely, Georgia on December 25, 1953.  Throughout the early years of her life, she was nurtured and cared for by her mother and loving stepfather, Lucious McFarland.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the public schools of...

Feb 7, 2021

Mr. Roe Bell departed this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Feb 6, 2021

Effie Bee Lester Kegler was born May 11, 1930, to the late Jake Lester and Mary Lue Griggs Lester.

Her Christian experience began at an early age when she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with the Bethel AME Church in Damascus, Georgia.  In later years, she continued her walk with the Lord at Friendship...

Feb 6, 2021

Nefeterria S. Brownlee was born on June 7, 1981, the second of two children, in Albany, GA. Her mother, Twanda Michelle Brownlee and all the family rejoiced upon her arrival that summer day.

She was a Tallahassee, FL resident raised in Albany with a number of first cousins and friends who were all born within the same...

Feb 6, 2021

Mr. David Starling departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Johnny "J.R." Lewis Holt was born February 6, 1950 to the late Mr. Sammie Lee Jones and the late Ms. Bessie Lou Holt. He was adopted by the late Mr. Lit and Apollonia Holt.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. He was a graduate of Monroe High Class of 1968.