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Andrew Jackson, Sr.
Aug 22, 2020
"Won't it be grand, I'm going home to live with Jesus, won't it be grand."
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement. So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of man; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without...
Lillian Kathryn Green Ford
Aug 21, 2020
Lillian Kathryn Green Ford was born in Terrell County, Georgia on February 1, 1937. She was the beloved daughter of the late Victor Green, Sr. and Jenny Murray Green.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. Kathryn was a talented young woman who valued education and took advantage...
Mary Daniels Ford
Aug 19, 2020
Mary Daniels Ford, beloved daughter of the late Howard and Mae Thelma Daniels, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on October 14, 1959.
She was educated in the Worth County School System, graduating from Worth County High School. Hailing from a family that valued higher education, Mary was a talented young woman who valued education and took advantage...
Willie Perry Nelson, Jr.
Aug 16, 2020
On March 24, 1988, a beautiful baby boy, Willie Perry Nelson, Jr., was born to Lynn Lofton and Willie Perry Nelson, Sr. in Albany, Georgia. Perry, known as "P" to his friends, received his education in the Dougherty County School System and graduated from Westover High School. Although he was less than 6 feet tall, his agility, skills, and...
Larry Perry
Aug 15, 2020
Larry Perry, son of the late Arthur Richardson and Mary Perry Kendrick, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 21, 1953.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County and actively participated in numerous student organizations, activities and sporting events. He was a very determined young man who never shied away from a challenge.
At...
Ardella Mcafee
Aug 15, 2020
Mrs. Ardella McAfee was born in Sasser, Terrell County, Georgia on October 7, 1923. She was the beloved daughter of the late Wash and Nettie Brantley.
A peaceful, loving, and strong woman of faith, Ardella was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a faithful servant and a very dutiful member of the Kingdom Hall of...
Jellont Walker
Aug 13, 2020
Mr. Jellont Jerry Walker, Sr., 88 of Albany, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his residence. Homegoing Services will be conducted, Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 11:00AM at the Southern Ground Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia. Pastor Lorenzo L. Heard will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 Joseph E. Boone...
Benjamin Eafford, Jr.
Aug 11, 2020
Benjamin Eafford, Jr., beloved son of the late Bernice Eafford and Benjamin Eafford, Sr., was born September 20, 1954, in Early County, Georgia.
He received his formal education in the Early County School System, including Early County High School. Upon graduation he enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country with distinction and was...
Clementine Bell
Aug 11, 2020
Clementine Benton Bell, daughter of the late Aaron and Tessie  Benton, was born December 10, 1952, in Eldorendo, Georgia.
She was educated in the Decatur County School System, graduating from Hutto High School in 1970. Hailing from a family that valued higher education, she continued her quest for knowledge at Monroe Area Technical School, earning a diploma...
Tra'Siyah Tamarr' Brown Shealy
Aug 10, 2020
Precious little angel, Tra'Siyah Tamarr' Brown Shealy, came into this world and returned to her Heavenly Father on August 10, 2020.
Even though she never spent time here on earth, she has left a beautiful footprint in her parents' lives that will never be forgotten. Heaven's gain was our loss, but we know we will see her...
Perry Lee Singletary
Aug 9, 2020
Perry Lee Singletary, son of the late Elizabeth Allen and Willie John Allen, was born April 7, 1957, in Albany, Georgia.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1975. While at Monroe, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations and activities Perry was an athlete...
Sammy Dion Hawkins
Aug 9, 2020
Sammy Dion Hawkins, son of Theresa Hawkins, was born December 14, 1988, in Albany, Georgia.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School. He completed the requirements for graduation at the Southwest Georgia Institute of Education.
He was united in marriage to his soul mate, Vanessa. They shared a bond...
Bertha Louise Thorpe
Aug 7, 2020
Bertha Louise King Thorpe was born in Arlington, Georgia on October 2, 1931.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Saul King, Sr. and Mrs. Annie Lou Washington King. She was married to the late Mr. George Thorpe, Jr.
She received her formal education in the Calhoun County School System. She was a 1948 graduate...
Cristoval Abrigo
Aug 6, 2020
Cristoval Abrigo, son of the late Cruz and Isabela Abrigo, was born May 22, 1958 in Texas. He departed this life on August 6, 2020, at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Abrigo; his daughter, Andrea Abrigo; four siblings, Raul Abrigo, Maria Teresa Abrigo, Pedro Abrigo, and Margarito Abrigo. He is also survived by...
Charlie C. Williams
Aug 5, 2020
Mr. Charlie C. Williams departed this life Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Alzada Cooley
Aug 4, 2020
Ms. Alzada Cooley departed this life Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Perry Georgia.
Verdell Walker
Aug 1, 2020
The journey of life for Verdell Hart Walker began in Clay County, Georgia on May 13, 1941. She was the beloved daughter of the late Katie P. Barbary and the late Odell Hart.
During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Clay County School System. Throughout her school years, she was...
Eddie C. Winbush
Jul 30, 2020
A Time to Be Born: Ecclesiastes 3:2… Eddie Winbush was the first child born to the late John Winbush and Cora Adams on June 19, 1945 in Terrell County.
A Time to Cherish: 1 Corinthians 7:3… In 1968 he united in Holy Matrimony to Helen Johnson Winbush. To this union two children were born. Edwana Collier and...
Arlie Mae Mango
Jul 30, 2020
Arlie Mae Maples Mango, beloved daughter of the late Almeta Burnes Maple and Surprise Maple, was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on August 20, 1939.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Mitchell County. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the Pleasant View Missionary Baptist...
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