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Willie Jay Butler

Willie Jay Butler

Jul 16, 2020

Willie Jay Butler was born on November 17, 1974 to Clorane H. Butler and the late Willie F. Butler. During his time here on Earth, Willie, affectionately known as "Bay" touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.

His life was a gift that will continually live in our hearts. His hobbies included driving,...

Latosha Denise Almond

Latosha Denise Almond

Jul 15, 2020

Latosha Denise Almond, daughter of Teresa Laster and Oscar Almond, was born in Camilla, Georgia on March 20, 1978.

She received her formal education in the Pelham City School System and Cornerstone Christian Academy. She continued her education at Turner Job Corps Center in the area of Safety and Security.

Very early in life, Latosha...

R. T. Lawson

R. T. Lawson

Jul 13, 2020

Deacon R.T. Lawson was born in Mitchell County Georgia, the son of the late Jeffery Lawson Sr. and Carrie D. Lawson. He attended Oakridge High School until the eighth grade. Married in Holy matrimony to Hazel Banks in 1953 for 55 years. This union produced seven children. In Deacon Lawson's early years, he pitched and played baseball for the Bridgeboro...

Mary Henderson

Mary Henderson

Jul 10, 2020

Mary Lee Henderson was born in Shellman, Georgia on February 3, 1972, to the late Corine and Charlie Alexander.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and was active in various organizations, activities, and events.

Very early in life, Mary accepted Christ as her personal Savior and began her journey with...

Johnny Riggins

Johnny Riggins

Jul 10, 2020

Johnny Lee Riggins was born in Camilla, Georgia on February 27, 1956.  He was the son of Lucille and William Henry Riggins.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he was actively involved in various school organizations, activities and sporting events.

Early in life, he began his fellowship with Christ...

Lyndon Banes Phelps

Lyndon Banes Phelps

Jul 8, 2020

Lyndon "Bane" Phelps was born in Albany, Georgia on December 17, 1965, to Lucy B. Phelps and the late Deacon Lennie Phelps.

He was educated in the Dougherty School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1983.  While at Dougherty High, he actively participated in various school organizations, activities, and sporting events.

On March...

Annie Christian

Annie Christian

Jul 8, 2020

The journey of life for Annie Lee Dawson Christian began in Albany, Georgia on September 14, 1936.  She was the beloved daughter of the late J. D. and Annie L. Dawson.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System.  Throughout her school years, she was actively involved...

Ruben Smith

Ruben Smith

Jul 7, 2020

The journey of life for Ruben Smith began on December 20, 1931, in Albany, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Whitley Smith and Willie Mae Williams Smith.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System where he actively participated in various school events and functions.

Very early in life, William accepted...

Clara Jenkins

Clara Jenkins

Jul 4, 2020

Clara Jenkins was born in Leesburg, Georgia on January 26, 1943, to the late Ulysses Jenkins and Katie Bynum.

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, Clara accepted...

Jimmie Mae Jones

Jimmie Mae Jones

Jul 1, 2020

Jimmie Mae McDowell Jones was born in Bluffton, Georgia on August 2, 1919. She was the beloved daughter of the late Addie McDowell and the late Lucious Humphrey.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Clay County School System.

Jimmie was raised in a Christian home where she was taught...

Gussie Graham

Gussie Graham

Jul 1, 2020

The journey of life for Gussie Mae Graham began in Luverne, Alabama on  June 28, 1939. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Anderson and Kate Toles Anderson.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Blakely, Georgia, including Washington High School. Hailing from a family that valued higher education, she continued her...

Freddie Mosely

Freddie Mosely

Jul 1, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN: Freddie Lee Mosely was born May 28, 1945 in Sasser, GA. He is the son of the late Ida Mae Bass Washington and the grandson of the late Rev. Sonny Mosely, Sr., and Mrs. Dollie Mae Mallow Mosely. Freddie was raised by his mother and grandparents.

A TIME TO...

Samuel Sutton

Samuel Sutton

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Samuel Joseph (Wells) Sutton was born June 28, 1937 in Albany, Georgia to the late Elizabeth Wells Sutton and the late Willie B. Corbett, Sr. His mother later married Mr. Otis Sutton and legally changed his name from Wells to Sutton. He was affectionately called by many as "Joseph" or "Joe".

He began his education by...

Ulysses Hart, Sr.

Ulysses Hart, Sr.

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Ulysses Hart, Jr. departed this life Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home in Albany, Georgia.

Walter Clark

Walter Clark

Jun 29, 2020

Walter Clark, Jr. was born December 29, 1970, to the parents of the late Walter Clark, Sr., and the late Annie Will Edwards.

Walter attended the public schools of Dougherty County School System. He confessed Christ and joined New Testament Baptist Church of Albany, GA.

In August 2012, Walter and Tramethus Tashecia James were united...

Peggy Sue Harris

Peggy Sue Harris

Jun 28, 2020

August 7, 1980, Leesburg, Georgia.  She was the daughter of Bernice Wallace Harris and the late Wade Hicks.

On Sunday morning, June 8, 2020, God saw that the road was getting rough and the hill was hard to climb for our beloved Sue , so God gently closed Peggy Sue's weary eyes and whispered, "Peace...

Isaac B. Jenkins, Jr.

Isaac B. Jenkins, Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Issac Jenkins, Jr. , son of the late Isaac and Pearline Jenkins. was born in Leesburg, Georgia on June 20, 1943.

He received his formal education in the Lee County School System and actively participated in various school organizations and events.

At a very young age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and...

Isaac Harris

Isaac Harris

Jun 26, 2020

Isaac Harris was born in Albany, Georgia on May 3, 1965.  He was the beloved son of the late Elijah Harris and Alice Harris Hawkins.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Westover High School.  While at Westover, he participated in various school organizations, activities, and sporting events.  At a very early...

Elijah Wheeler

Elijah Wheeler

Jun 24, 2020

Elijah Wheeler, son of the late Joe Dean Wheeler and Mercy Dee Moore Wheeler, was born March 8, 1945, in Baconton, Georgia.

At a very young age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.  Elijah was a faithful servant of the Lord and a dedicated member of New Salem Baptist Church.  He remained constant in his...

Kendrell Jamal Loud

Kendrell Jamal Loud

Jun 22, 2020

Kendrell Jamal Loud was born March 17, 1995, in Albany , Georgia.  He was the beloved son of Lisa and Arthur Melton, and Jimmy Lee Loud, Jr.

He attended the public schools of Lee County and was actively involved in numerous school organizations, actives, and sporting events.  He continued his education  at Clark's Academy where he completed...

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