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Willie Whitlock, Sr.
Feb 2, 2021
Willie Whitlock, Sr., beloved son of the late Josephine and Henry Whitlock, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on July 25, 1927.
He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County. Throughout school, he participated in various student activities and events. Ready to serve his country, Willie enlisted in the United States Navy and...
Bennie Lee Lockett, Jr.
Feb 2, 2021
Mr. Bennie Lee Lockett, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Loretta Green
Jan 29, 2021
Loretta Gwendolyn Green was born November 29, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Stocks, Sr. and the late Alice Stocks.
She is a graduate of the Atlanta Georgia Educational System. In her freshman year at Morris Brown College, Loretta was elected to be the Kappa Alpha Psi Queen where she...
Exandria Michelle Watson-Stokes
Jan 29, 2021
The season of life for Exandria Michelle Watson-Stokes began in Albany, Georgia on March 20, 1979. She was the beloved daughter of Willie and Evelyn Watson.
She received her early childhood and secondary education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School. White at Dougherty High, she was active in numerous student organizations...
Melinda Faye Carter
Jan 29, 2021
Melinda Faye Young Carter was born December 9, 1964, in Albany, Georgia. She was the daughter of Samuel J. Young and the late Carrie Oliver Young.
She was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System, attending Flintside Elementary, River Road Junior High, and Westover High School where she graduated in the Class of 1982. Melinda was...
Cortari Amon Sherman
Jan 29, 2021
Mr. Cortari A. Sherman departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Albany, Georgia.
Walter Lee King
Jan 28, 2021
The season of life for Walter Lee King began on April 10, 1939, in Newton, Georgia when God entrusted him in the care of Eugene and Lodie King.
As he sprouted and grew, he attended the public schools of Baker County where he participated in various school activities and functions.
From a very early age,...
Willie C. Ward
Jan 27, 2021
Willie C. Ward, son of the late Richard and Sallymae Ward, was born in Albany, Georgia on March 1, 1927.
During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.
From a very early age, Willie C. was immersed in the Christian community that would be his...
Alice Jane Cochran Jackson
Jan 25, 2021
Alice Jane Jackson, beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Solomon Cochran, was born in Albany, Georgia on February 20, 1942.
She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School.  Throughout her school years, she was actively involved in numerous student organizations, activities, and events.
From a very young...
Lula Lee
Jan 24, 2021
Lula Patricia Lee was a strong, wise & caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2021.
Patricia was born on February 25, 1937 to the late Mack Franklin and Mary Moore. After graduating from high school, Patricia moved to New York where she met...
Edward Brown
Jan 23, 2021
Edward Charles Brown was born November 27, 1979, in Cordele, Georgia. He was the beloved son of Charles Edward Brown, Sr. and the late Pauline Mercer Brown..
He attended the public schools of Crisp County and participated in numerous school organizations, activities and sporting events. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior....
Crittie Shead
Jan 23, 2021
The season of life for Crittie Shead Taylor began in Sasser, Georgia on August 6, 1918. She was the beloved daughter of the late Isiah Shead and Ophelia Shead   Richardson.
During the early years of her life, she attended school in the Terrell County School System..
Crittie was raised in a Christian home where she...
Josephine Lyons Laster Childs
Jan 22, 2021
Ms. Josephine Lyons Laster Childs, affectionately known as "Jo," was born in Leary, Georgia on May 28, 1951, to the late Ms. Queenie Bell Thrower and the late Mr. Johnny Laster.
Josephine completed her schooling in the Dougherty County School System. She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined Eureka Missionary Baptist Church where she...
Virginia Mae Cobb
Jan 21, 2021
A Time to Be Born: The season of life for Virginia Mae Cobb began in Baker County, Georgia on October 29, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Mattie C. Cobb.
A Time to Learn: During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Terrell County School ...
Moses Daniels, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Moses Daniels, Jr. was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 23, 1952, to the late Gladys Daniels and Moses Daniels, Sr.
He was educated in the Toledo Public School District, graduating from Libby High School. Believing strongly in life-long learning, Moses continued his education at the University of Toledo in Professional Sales/Real Estate.
Ready to...
Kedith Lemanul Smith
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. Kedith L. Smith departed this life Friday, January 15, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Services for Mr. Smith will be private.
Freddie Mae Stephens
Jan 14, 2021
Freddie Mae Stephens, was born in Terrell County, Georgia on April 15, 1938. She was the beloved daughter of the late R. D. Heard and Mary Loud Daniels.
She received her early childhood education in the public schools of Terrell County.
From a very young age, Freddie Mae was nurtured in the Word of God. ...
Jordan Trent Mallory, Sr
Jan 14, 2021
Jordan Trent Mallory, Jr., son of the late Elnora and Clausell Mallory, was born  July 6, 1943.
Growing up in Albany, Georgia, he was educated in the Dougherty County School System. In his early adult years, he joined the military where he was recipient of the Purple Heart for his selfless commitment to the Army and his...
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