Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Alexander Hightower, Sr., , was born in Albany, Georgia on November 24, 1969.  He was the youngest child of the late Robert Lee Hightower and the late Willie Mae Davis Hightower.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School in 1989.  Throughout school, he excelled while actively participating in various student...

Apr 8, 2021

With thanksgiving in our hearts to God, we celebrate the life of Brother John Rufus Alston who was born on December 17, 1956, in Dawson, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Rufus and Willie Bell   Alston.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Terrell County High...

Apr 6, 2021

Calvin Jones, Jr. , son of the late Calvin Jones, Sr. and Bessie Lue Harper, was born in Sasser, Georgia on June 7, 1935.

During his formative years, he received his formal education in the Terrell County School System.

From a very early age, Calvin was immersed in the Christian community that would...

Apr 3, 2021

Rev. Dr. Edmund H. Solomon, formerly of Albany, departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Render "Marvin" Greene departed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Mar 30, 2021

Ruby Lee Dudley Scott was born on December 23, 1932 to the late Nixon H. Carter, Sr. and the late Rosa Lee Carter Dudley in Leary, Georgia.

She attended school at St. Peter Church and retired from M&M Mars in 1993 with 23 years of dedicated service.

In 1944, Ruby joined Spring Creek Missionary Baptist...

Mar 27, 2021

Rosa Lee Scott Johnson, daughter of the late Lonnie Prince Scott and Lula Mae Williams Scott, was born May 6, 1949, in Turner County, Georgia.

She was educated in the Turner County School System where she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.  Throughout school, Rosa had a kind heart and a deep passion for helping...

Mar 24, 2021

LaDalia Denise Reid Grant was born April 6, 1956, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Prince Percy Reid, Jr. and the late Vernelle Johnson Reid.

She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School in 1973. A life-long learner with an insatiable...

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Jesse Miller, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Mar 22, 2021

Mandy Mae "Pat" Ingram was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia on April 12, 1931, to the late Solomon and Laura Lou Montgomery. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Gaines, Georgia.  She was educated in the Clay County School System, including Speight High School.

Mar 19, 2021

Rossini T'Shur Jones, son of Helen Jones and Larry Bellamy, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 11, 1996. Early in life, he developed a personal relationship with the Lord.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  His love for football was apparent at the age of 6 years old and he excelled...

Mar 16, 2021

Cynthia Lee Stephens was born July 17, 1954, in Leary, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late James Lester and Loretha Stephens.

She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Calhoun County.  Throughout her school years, she was a vibrant, inquisitive student who was a ray of sunshine to peers, teachers,...

Mar 16, 2021

Annie Bell Rouse, daughter of the late Martha and Emmitt Davis, Sr., was born May 6, 1949, in Leesburg, Georgia.

She was educated in the Lee County School System where she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.  Annie Bell was a very talented young woman who took advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. ...

Mar 14, 2021

Raymond Lee Walker, son of the late Lewis Walker and Georgia Mae Mathis Walker, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 25, 1940.

During the early years of his life, he was educated in the Dougherty County School System.

On October 12, 1960, Raymond married the love of his life and soul-mate, Mary Alice Goodman. ...

Mar 13, 2021

Marvin Phillip King was born in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 1961.  He was the beloved son of Elder Mary Alice Carter and the late Shellman Water.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and was actively involved in numerous school organizations, activities, and sporting events.

At an early age, he...

Mar 12, 2021

Deacon James Fisher, Jr., son of the late Willie and Johnnie Fisher, Jr., was born in Sasser, Georgia on March 12, 2021.

During the early years of his life, he was educated in Terrell County Public School System.

From a very early age, James was immersed in the Christian community that would be his lifelong...

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...