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Gerald Alan Whitsett
Jun 12, 2025
Gerald Alan Whitsett, beloved son of the late Cora Lee Whitsett and Johnny Frank Mackey, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on March 5, 1967.
He was educated in the Lee County School System, graduating from Lee County High School in 1985. Â Gerald was proud to be a Trojan and remained committed to his alma mater through the...
John Lewis
Jun 9, 2025
John "Preacher" Lewis was born on January 22, 1950, in Terrell County, Georgia. Â He was the eleventh child born to the union of the late Angel Lewis and Anna Shingles Lewis.
At an early age, John accepted Christ and remained a man of great faith throughout his life.
John attended Monroe High School. Â He began...
Dale Roberts
Jun 9, 2025
Dale Roberts, beloved son of the late J. L. Jones and Elizabeth Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on XXXX.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Westover High School. Â Throughout school, he was a very conscientious, considerate young man with a yearning to be of service and help others. Â He continued...
Member Lee Holsey, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Member Lee Holsey, Jr., son of the late Member Lee Holsey, Sr. and Minnie Robinson Holsey, was born in Lee County, Georgia on February 27, 1955.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, he actively participated in various school functions and activities while gaining valuable industrial skills that followed him into...
Jennifer Marie Marion "Jen"
Jun 4, 2025
Birth is the miracle and life is the gift. From eternity, time was gifted the life of Jennifer Marie Gordon born on May 18, 1988 in Albany, GA. She was the beloved daughter of Marilyn Gordon and Clemmie Thomas. Her journey through life was marked by stupendous style, grace, love and support for her family and friends.
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Ida Mae Cross
Jun 2, 2025
Ida Mae Cross was born in Vienna, Georgia on May 18, 1940, to the late Carrie Dykes. Â Educated by the Dooly County School System, Ida grew up in Vienna, GA. It is said, life is a story of transitions. This proved true for Ida Mae when she later moved to Albany, GA.
In 1956, Ida found love...
Maggie Lene Wheeler Jones Carter
Jun 1, 2025
Maggie Wheeler Jones Carter, Â was born in Meigs, Georgia on February 2, 1936. She was the beloved daughter of the late Eddie Wheeler and Lennie Redding.
Growing up in Leary, Georgia, she received her formal education in the Calhoun County School System. Â Throughout school, she was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers,...
Glenis Gibson Bradford
May 28, 2025
Glenis Gibson Bradford, born on August 4, 1955, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. The beloved daughter of the late Lizzie R. King and Chansie Gibson Sr., Glenis lived a life full of grace, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. She was the cherished wife of Zack Bradford...
Mathis Seay, Sr.
May 25, 2025
Mathis Seay, Sr., affectionately known as Sonny, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on April 4, 1941. Â He was the beloved son of John Seay, Sr. and Floyzelle Jones.
While Mathis' education level was limited to his elementary school years, he was a life-long learner with a strong curiosity and an internal desire to learn and grow. Â At...
Janice Mae Wallace
May 23, 2025
Janice Wallace was born March 22, 1978. She was the daughter of Willie Wright and Clara Wallace. She attended the Dougherty County School system where she was a proud Dougherty High Trojan. Janice considered herself to be a social butterfly. She never met a stranger. Her energy would not let you forget her. She loved to have fun with...
Carl Tracy Green, Sr.
May 20, 2025
Mr. Carl T. Green, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
James Clyde Spurlin
May 18, 2025
Mr. James Clyde Spurlin departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Shirley Temple Clinton
May 16, 2025
Ms. Shirley Temple Clinton departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Lorell Sanders Robinson
May 16, 2025
Ms. Lorell Sanders Robinson departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Robert L. Jones
May 14, 2025
Though God may not reveal his reasons, he has revealed his character. Â He makes no mistakes. Â His ways are higher than ours, beyond our understanding. Â Yet in our sorrow, we find peace in knowing. Â He watches over us with perfect love and wisdom.
Robert Lorenzo Jones, Jr. was born on March 31, 1986, to Robert Jones, Sr....
Johnny Will Goodson
May 10, 2025
The journey of life for Johnny Will Goodson began in Leary, Georgia on August 29, 1952. Â He was the beloved son of the late Bennie Lee Goodson and Pearlie Mae Goodson.
He received his elementary and secondary education in the Calhoun County School System. Â Endearingly called "Cooda" by family, friends, and classmates, Johnny was a very perceptive...
Evelyn Bradford
May 9, 2025
Ms. Evelyn Bradford was born on January 14, 1941, in Worth County, Georgia. Â She was the eldest of nine children in the union of the late Mr. Horace Bradford and Mrs. Willie Bell Bradford.
Evelyn joined Friendship Baptist Church in Oakfield, Georgia (now Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist) at an early age, where she served faithfully as one...
Daisy Janet Summerset
May 8, 2025
Ms. Daisy J. Summerset departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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