Obituaries

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...

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...

Jan 29, 2021

Mr. Cortari A. Sherman departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Albany, Georgia.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Jan 18, 2021

Ms. Edna A. Hunter departed this life Monday, January 18, 2021.

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.

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. ...

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...

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...