Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

The journey of life for Ronald Demetric King began on November 23, 1966, in Albany, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Willie Roy King, Sr. and Ann Nell Peterson King.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School.

Ronald was an exceptionally talented...

Jul 18, 2021

Clyde Mack Walls, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on October 3, 1955.  He was the son of the late Clyde Mack Walls, Sr. and Hazel Walls.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System and graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1973, having developed many skills and talents.  In later years after completing his...

Jul 15, 2021

Tommie Lee Willis was born October 29, 1936, in Albany, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children born to E. C. Willis and Lillie Mae Goldsmith Willis.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he began developing valuable technical skills. In 1955, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after...

Jul 15, 2021

Vickie Ann Williams Thomas was born September 22, 1958, in Mitchell County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Betty Mathis Williams and the late Reverend Elijah "Rabbitman" Williams.

She received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty High School.  Throughout her school years, she was a ray...

Jul 13, 2021

The journey of life for Orlando Bertrail Marshall began in Leesburg, Georgia on August 31, 1918. He was the youngest of ten children born to the late Simon and Pinkie Marshall.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Madison High School in 1936. Upon graduation, Orlando enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Jul 12, 2021

Ms. Cherrissia Mosely departed this life on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Jul 12, 2021

The sun rose and the world welcomed "Mookie" on August 14, 2000, a day the world became a little brighter!  He was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 12, 2021.  You may have called him "Mookie", "Lil One", "Bruh", "Luu" or "Luu Fasa"!  His born name was Lucius Pernell, Jr, the only...

Jul 11, 2021

Ms. Jasima Janay Harper departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Kelsey was born as Rebecca Thrower on December 25, 1928, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Gentle Thrower and Rosa Rowdy.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout school, Betty was a very inquisitive student  with a beaming temperament that was a ray of sunshine to peers, teachers,...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Lon J. Carey, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Jul 7, 2021

William Hilson, beloved son of the late Royce and Annie Bell Hilson, was born December 1, 1951, in Baker County, Georgia.

After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his parents, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County School. Throughout school, he actively participated in various school functions and activities.

William was a very persistent individual...

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Anthony A. Daniels departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Jul 5, 2021

Mary Retta White Boone was born December 30, 1935, in Newton, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Henrietta McCohee and Jake White.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school functions and activities.

At a...

Jul 4, 2021

Jessie Barney was born October 19, 1946, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Ora Lee Mathis and Jessie Tift.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty Cunty School System while actively participating in various school functions and activities.

Jessie was a very persistent individual whose professional work life was very...

Jul 4, 2021

Ms. Cathy D. Griffin departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Jelly B. Yarn departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Darren S. Gaines departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Jul 2, 2021

Ms. Ruby D. Button departed this life on Friday, July 1, 2021.

Jul 1, 2021

Creston John Devendra Walton son of Patricia Walton Wallace and Charles W. Wallace was born October 16, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Creston was educated in the Gwinnett County Public School System. After graduating, he returned to Albany Georgia where he continued his quest for knowledge at Albany Technical College earning his CDL. Working for various companies, Creston's...

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Richard E. Collier, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, June 26, 2021.