Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

Willie Lee Span, beloved son of Deacon David Span and the late Alma Span, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on February 5, 1957.

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

Very early in life, Willie accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with Zion...

Jan 14, 2021

Jermaine Christopher Jones was born in Albany. Georgia, on July 4, 1974, to Mr. Elbert Boston, Jr. and the late Ms. Dawandry Jones.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and received his high school diploma from Southwest Georgia Institute of Education.

Jermaine...

Jan 13, 2021

Betty Jean Patterson Seay was born in Sylvester, Georgia on July 28, 1944, to the late A. J. Patterson, Sr. and the late Charity Rockwell.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of Worth County.  As a youth, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and remained steadfast...

Jan 8, 2021

Julius Cannon Jr. was born on May 18, 1954 to the late Julius Cannon Sr. and Wilma Dean Ross-Cannon.  He was the oldest of two sons and grew up in Southeast Georgia where he received his formal education.

After graduating from high school, he relocated to Albany Georgia to attend Albany State University (ASU).  He obtained three...

Jan 7, 2021

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:  A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."    Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

A Time to Be Born: The season of life for Johnnie Mae Thomas began...

Jan 6, 2021

Derrick Amari Washington, precious son of Derrick Washington, Jr. and Takeesha Muldrow, was born on September 21, 2020.

Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought great joy to his family.  His gentle smile and beautiful eyes melted the hearts of those around him.

Heaven's gain was our loss when our...

Jan 5, 2021

The season of life for Evelyn Ruth Harris Bell began in Albany, Georgia on May 27, 1947.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Martha Ella Harris.  Evelyn grew up in a loving home with seven siblings and a cousin/sister.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and was active in numerous...

Jan 2, 2021

The season of life for Damain Durrell Jackson began on January 6, 1982, in Americus, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of Diane Willis and John Wright.

He received his formal education in the Sumter County School System, graduating with from Americus Sumter County High School in 2004.  Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in...

Jan 1, 2021

Walter Chambers, Sr. was born in Dawson, Georgia on May 15, 1947.  He was the beloved son of the late Aresa Chambers and the late Essie Mae Knighton.

He received his formal education in the Terrell County School System, graduating with honors from Terrell County High School in 1966.  Throughout his school years, he was actively involved...

Dec 28, 2020

Minister Tonya Williams-Ponder, the youngest child of Deacon Earnest Williams, Sr. and Deaconess Myrtice Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on July 1, 1977.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1995. She continued her quest for knowledge at Albany Technical College where she earned an Associate degree...

Dec 27, 2020

Ms. Bessie E. Bowens departed this life Sunday, December 27, 2020.

Dec 25, 2020

A Time to Be Born: The season of life for Contausha Trinee Mitchell Broadwater began in Albany, Georgia on September 29, 1978.  She was the daughter of Bonita M. Winchester and Minister Clarence Drake.

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

Dec 25, 2020

Darwin Elliott Williams, son of Mary Helen Oliver Williams and the late Murrell R. Williams, was born in Leary, Georgia on January 28, 1969.

He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System. Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations and activities.  Darwin was an athlete who loved all sports,...

Dec 21, 2020

Carolyn was born in Albany, Georgia on March 20, 1959, to Beatrice F. Johnson the late Jesse James Johnson.  She was the eldest of five siblings.  Very early in life, Carolyn accepted Christ as her personal Savior and remained steadfast in her faith throughout life's journey.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System,...

Dec 21, 2020

Felecia Davis Moore was born in Americus, Georgia on May 18, 1962. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Lewis Davis, Sr. and Willie Mae Adams Davis.

She was educated in the Lee County School System and was actively involved in numerous school organizations and activities. Believing strongly in life-long learning, Felecia continued her education...

Dec 19, 2020

Payton Soraya Washington was born December 29, 2011, in Albany, Georgia to Daryl and Allison Washington.  Despite the fact that she lived in a rural area, Payton was very much a "big city girl" as she spent a lot of her time in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her education in the Dougherty County School System where she completed kindergarten...

Dec 18, 2020

Evelina Lewis Sloan, beloved daughter of the late Eva Lewis and Jimmy Anderson, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on August 7, 1950.

She received her formal education in the Lee County School System, including Lee County Training School where she graduated in 1969.

Throughout her childhood, Evelina was nurtured in the word of God.  At...

Dec 16, 2020

Mr. Otis L. Butler, Jr. departed this life Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Dec 15, 2020

Barbara Eunice Booker Rakestrau was born in New York City, New York on April 19, 1933, to the late Charlotte Booker and Irving Page.  She was raised in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York by her West Indies foster mother, known as "Ma."

At the age of 17, Barbara reunited with her biological mother, Charlotte...

Dec 15, 2020

Bonnie Faye Williams was born in Albany, Georgia on June 26, 1971, to Jessie Mae Williams and the late Pastor Ben Frank Williams.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout her school years, she participated in various organizations, activities and events.

Very early in life Bonnie was nurtured in the...