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Curtis Lorenzo Barnes

Curtis Lorenzo Barnes

Dec 12, 2020

Curtis Lorenzo Barnes was born August 29, 1962, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Charlie Ealy and Annie Pearl Gordon Barnes.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Curtis dearly loved the Lord and attended church with his sister at the Cusetta Road Church of Christ  while residing Columbus,...

Irene C. Ball

Irene C. Ball

Dec 12, 2020

Irene Cheeks Ball was born March 28, 1932  in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Eloise Cheeks and the late Deal Robinson.  After the passing of her mother, she was raised by her loving grand-parents, the late Jimmy Cheeks and Alberta Drake Cheeks.

During the early years of her life, she...

Afford Bracy, Jr.

Afford Bracy, Jr.

Dec 10, 2020

Afford Bracy, Jr., son of the late Alfred Tedd Bracy and Annie Mae Cobb Stepherson Bracy, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 1, 1945.

After moving to Albany, Georgia with his family, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he participated in various activities, and events.

At  an early age, he accepted...

Christine Rush

Christine Rush

Dec 10, 2020

Ms. Christine Rush departed this life Thursday, December 10, 2020,

Sylvia L. Allen

Sylvia L. Allen

Dec 10, 2020

Ms. Sylvia L. Allen departed this life Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Thelma Harrold Lawson

Thelma Harrold Lawson

Dec 6, 2020

Time to Be Born: Thelma Harrold Lawson was born July 2, 1950, to the late Luberta and Waymon Harrold, Sr. of Albany, Georgia.

A Time to Live: Thelma, affectionately as "Doll," got the name because she was just as pretty and sweet as a doll could be.  At an early age, she confessed...

John E. Mccoy

John E. Mccoy

Dec 1, 2020

John E. McCoy was born September 1 1919, in Americus, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late John and Lula McCoy.

During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Sumter County.

At a very early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a very...

James Patrick Johnson

James Patrick Johnson

Nov 28, 2020

James Patrick Johnson was born in Warner Robins, Georgia on March 8, 1978, to Sara Diane Johnson and the late Larry Johnson. He was the fourth of seven siblings. As a youth, he accepted Christ as Lord and Savior; was baptized along with his brothers; and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Cochran, Georgia

Patrick, as...

Annie Roberts

Annie Roberts

Nov 27, 2020

Annie L. Roberts was born November 17, 1946, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Elmire and Georgia Mae Ford Robinson.

During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of  Dougherty County.  As a youth, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior; remained prayerful throughout life's journey; and...

Eddie Dean Jordan

Eddie Dean Jordan

Nov 27, 2020

Eddie Dean Nelson Jordan , beloved daughter of the late Murray and Clara Nelson, was born in Terrell County, Georgia on June 1,  1937.

During the early years of life, she received her formal education in the Terrell County Public School System.

Eddie Dean was raised in a Christian home where she was taught the...

James Cartez Hall

James Cartez Hall

Nov 27, 2020

James Cartez Hall was born on January 24, 1965, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of Willie James Hall and Rosa Mae Hall.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1983.  Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations and activities. ...

Charlotte Anne Sanders

Charlotte Anne Sanders

Nov 23, 2020

Charlotte Hodges Sanders was born in Albany, Georgia on January 6, 1946.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Auburn Hodges and Theresa Carter.

She was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System , graduating from Monroe High School.  Charlotte was a talented young lady who valued education and took advantage of every opportunity to...

Johnny Oliver, Sr.

Johnny Oliver, Sr.

Nov 22, 2020

Johnny Oliver, Sr. was born in Colquitt, Georgia on October 4, 1946.  He was the beloved son of the late Fenison Oliver, Sr. and the late Rutha Mae Oliver.

After moving to Albany, Georgia with his family, he attended and graduated from Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, he was active in numerous school organizations, activities, and...

Constance M. Horton

Constance M. Horton

Nov 20, 2020

Ms. Constance M. Horton departed this life Friday, November 20, 2020.

Johhny Bernard Williams, Jr.

Johhny Bernard Williams, Jr.

Nov 18, 2020

Johnny Bernard Williams, Jr., son of Siven McCray and Johnny B. Williams, Sr., was born January 7, 2003, in Albany , Georgia.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty and Lee Counties.  While attending Monroe Comprehensive High School, he was a  JROTC cadet and a member of the track team.

Having professed his faith and...

Kenneth J. Jones

Kenneth J. Jones

Nov 18, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Jones, better known as Kenny (Motorcycle), was born in Albany, GA on June 14, 1964 to the Late Mr. Lucious Jones, Sr. & Mrs. Rosetta Jones.  He was the ninth of eleven children.

Kenny attended the public schools of Dougherty County, GA.

He worked for several local businesses in Albany, including the City...

Ernestine Johnson

Ernestine Johnson

Nov 17, 2020

Ernestine Johnson was born in Albany, Georgia on January 19, 1956.  She was the daughter of the late David and Alice Mae Albritten.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Westover High School.  Throughout her school years, she actively participated in several organizations and activities.

At a very...

Willie Miller, Jr.

Willie Miller, Jr.

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Willie Miller, Jr. departed this life Friday, November 13, 2020.

Vann Washington

Vann Washington

Nov 13, 2020

Van Washington was born on January 29, 1944, in Putney, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Mercedes and Pink Washington, Sr.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout his school years, he was actively involved in numerous organizations, activities, and sporting events.  At a young age, he accepted Christ  as...

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