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Thomas Johnson
May 24, 2020
Thomas Johnson, son of the late Mary Lee Lamar Johnson and William T. Johnson, Sr., was born March 30, 1954, in Albany, Georgia.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Westover High School where he graduated in the Class of 1972.
Thomas was a very independent individual who gave his...
Lurlene Boozer Robinson
May 23, 2020
In the course of our work here on earth, there comes the time when we have to retire from our labor to reward. Blessed are they that are homesick, for they shall come at last to their Father's house and enjoy the victory celebration.
A TIME TO BE BORN: Lurlene Boozer Robinson was born on August 6,...
Zachary Leon Jackson, Sr.
May 16, 2020
Mr. Zachary Leon Jackson, Sr., departed this life Saturday, May 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held.
John Henry Merrell, Jr.
May 15, 2020
John Henry Merrell was born January 13, 1940, in Morgan, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late John Merrell, Sr. and Girlie Mae Mariel.
At an early age, John Henry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System where he participated in numerous school activities...
Geraldine Trice
May 13, 2020
The season of life for Geraldine Richardson Trice began in Albany, Georgia on January 17, 1944. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elijah Richardson, Sr. and Frances Mathis Richardson. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1961. She continued her education at Monroe Area Vocational Technical School, earning a...
Jack Dennard, Jr.
May 12, 2020
Jack Dennard, Jr. was the oldest son of four children born to the late Jack Dennard, Sr. and Ruby Dennard. He was the grandson of the late Sam and Amy Lakes Dennard and John and Eliza Watson Pierce.
He was educated in the Terrell County School System, graduating from Carver High School in 1963. While in school,...
Leo S. Edwards
May 12, 2020
Leo S. Edwards, son of the late L. H. Davis and Marie Edwards, was born in Thomas County, Georgia on May 25, 1949. He received his formal education in the Thomas County School System and was actively involved in numerous organizations, activities and sporting events. Shortly after graduation, Leo enlisted in the United States Army where he served with...
Barbara "Baby" Ann Harris
May 12, 2020
Barbara "Baby" Ann Harris, daughter of the late JC and Vera Mitchell, was born in Colquitt, Georgia on May 11, 1948. She was the second of sixteen siblings.
She was educated in the Miller County School System and was active in various school functions and activities. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and...
Nathan Barnes Jr.
May 10, 2020
Nathan Barnes, Jr. was born in Arlington, Georgia on August 29, 1941. He was the beloved son of the late Nathan Barnes, Sr. and Juliane Blackshear Barnes. He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System where he was actively involved in numerous organizations, a c t i v i t i e s , a n...
Curtis Tinsley
May 8, 2020
Curtis James Tinsley, beloved son of the late Carrie Mae Tinsley Davis and the late Bud Henderson, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 27, 1956.
He was educated in the Dougherty County public school at Albany High School. He was on the high school football and basketball team.
At an early age, he professed...
Donald Edward King
May 7, 2020
Donald Edward King was born in Camilla, Georgia on September 18, 1960. He was the beloved son of Bertha Louise King Thorpe and the late Joe Floyd.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County and Essex County School Systems. During his school years, he was actively involved in numerous organizations, activities, and sporting events.
...Charlotte Crews
May 7, 2020
Charlotte D. Crews was born in Edison, Georgia on August 12, 1946, to the late Fannie K. Crews Fleming and Albert Jones.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School. Throughout her school years, she was active in various organizations, activities, and events.
Very early in life, Charlotte...
Yvonne Malone
May 7, 2020
Yvonne Williams Malone was born June 5, 1938, in Newton, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Emma and Leroy Williams.
Growing up in Newton, she received her formal education in the public schools of Baker County and was active in numerous organizations, activities, and events.
At a very early age, she accepted...
Lydia Frazier
May 5, 2020
Ms. Lydia Bradley Frazier was born October 18, 1932 in Worth County, Georgia to the proud parents of the late Mr. Monroe and Florence Bradley.
She confessed Christ at an early age and was in fellowship with Rocky Hill Baptist Church and Rock of Faith Church. She served as one of God's Faithful Servants.
In...
Sanford Leonard
May 5, 2020
Sanford Leonard, son of the late Moses Leonard and Essie Mae Lowe Leonard, was born in Blakely, Georgia on April 26, 1950.
He received his formal education in the Early County School System where he participated in various school organizations, activities, and events.
Throughout his childhood, Sanford was nurtured in the word of God. At ...
Brenda Joyce Gilbert
May 2, 2020
Brenda Joyce Bryant Gilbert transitioned on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Louis and Mrs. Willie C. Bryant of Albany, Georgia. In 1983, she was joined in marriage to Mr. Calvin Gilbert and to this union two children were born: Vernea Lenita Bryant and Julian Emerson Gilbert.
...Willie P. Harris
Apr 29, 2020
Willie Pearl Harris, beloved daughter of Roosevelt Jones, Sr. and Reatha Mae Hall-Jones, was born May 23, 1940, in Blakely, Georgia.
She married to the late Deacon Elijah Honey Harris on October 4, 1957 and began living in Albany, Georgia for many years.
"Pearl", as she was so affectionately called by many, heeded the call...
Shenika Antionette Mency
Apr 28, 2020
Shenika Antionette Mency was born in Albany, Georgia on October 11, 1989. She was the daughter of the Calvin Lamar and Mishelle Gordon.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.
Shenika was a mild-mannered, good-hearted individual with an endless reservoir of love for family and friends. She had a spirit of...
Johnnie Mae Moore
Apr 27, 2020
Ms. Johnnie Mae Moore, 68, departed this life Monday, April 27, 2020 in Albany, Georgia. A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Joseph Johnson
Apr 27, 2020
Joseph Johnson, Sr. was born February 16, 1948 to the late Deacon Willie R. Johnson and the late Sister Earnie Lee Johnson in Leesburg, GA. He is number nine (9) of 16 wonderful siblings. Joe departed this life at 5:17 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA. He is preceded in death by his...
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