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Catherine Carter Moody

Catherine Carter Moody

Jan 9, 2020

Catherine Carter Moody was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 3, 1932, to the union of Randolph and Dora Williams Carter.

She moved to Albany, Georgia with her family at an early age and was educated in the Dougherty County School System. During her school years, she actively partici-pated in various school events and...

Barbara Lewis Thomas

Barbara Lewis Thomas

Jan 7, 2020

Barbara Lewis Thomas was born on May 8, 1952, in Albany, Georgia. She was the youngest of six children born to the late Roger Lewis, Sr. and Mamie Ringwood Lewis.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in various school events and activities.

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Patricia Ann Anderson

Patricia Ann Anderson

Jan 3, 2020

Patricia Ann Anderson, beloved daughter of Christine Anderson and the late James Mosley, was born in Albany, Georgia on August 5, 1962.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County. Throughout her school years, she was active in various school organizations and activities. At an early age, she accepted Christ...

Deborah A. Jones

Deborah A. Jones

Jan 3, 2020

Deborah A. Jones, beloved daughter of the late J. B. and Annie L. Jones, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 12, 1957.

A life-long resident of Albany, she received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System where she was active in various school organizations and activities.

Deborah...

Pauline Brown

Pauline Brown

Dec 29, 2019

The Life Journey of Pauline "Hoop" Brown

Her Beginning

The journey of life for Pauline "Hoop" Brown began in Leesburg, Geor-gia on October 28, 1947. She was born to the late Rosetta Mack Brown and the late Elbert "Bubba" James Wright. She received her education in the Lee County School...

Hiawatha S. Booth

Hiawatha S. Booth

Dec 29, 2019

The season of life for Hiawatha S. Booth began on August 7, 1965, in Albany, Georgia. She was the first of three children born to Luebertha Smith and the late Harold Smith.

During primary school years, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System. After relocating to Hanau, Germany with her family, she...

Daisy Hall Thomas

Daisy Hall Thomas

Dec 19, 2019

Daisy Hall Thomas, died Thursday, December 19, 2019.

Lula Harper

Lula Harper

Dec 11, 2019

Dr. Lula Harper was born in Thomaston, GA to Augustus and Rosie Carter on June 2, 1950. Lula met the love of her life, Artis Harper in Buffalo, NY. They were wed on December 20, 1975. Three children were hand-picked by this union. Lula accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship...

Carlton Gene Cross

Carlton Gene Cross

Dec 2, 2019

Carlton Gene Cross was born on October 15, 1958, in Albany, Georgia.   He was the beloved son of the late Charlie and Bernice Cross.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school organizations and activities.

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Leavetta D. Jackson

Leavetta D. Jackson

Nov 29, 2019

Leavetta D. Jackson passed peacefully from this life on the morning of November 29, 2019 after declining health.  She was always surrounded by a loving family who believed in the power of prayer.

Leavetta was born May 28, 1985 to Joyce A. Wilson and the late Talton Bradford.  At an early age she became...

Joanne L. "Mama Jo" Jones

Joanne L. "Mama Jo" Jones

Nov 28, 2019

JoAnne L. "Mama Jo" Jones

Life Span: September 29, 1943 – November 28, 2019

Parents: The late Lynwood Charles "LC" Williams

The late Ethel Lee Williams

Married: June 16, 1963

Husband: Marvin Leon Jones

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Lisa Rena Woods

Lisa Rena Woods

Nov 27, 2019

Lisa Rena Woods was born in Albany, Georgia on August 17, 1960.  She was the beloved daughter of Bennie Mae Davis and the late Roger Lewis.

In her formative years, "Rena," as she was known by many, attended Albany High School and graduated in 1978.  While at Albany High, she was very active in...

Donald James Harris

Donald James Harris

Nov 18, 2019

Donald James Harris, son of the late Richard and Louise Harris, was born in Albany, Georgia on March 11, 1959.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Westover High School.  While at Westover, he was active in numerous school organizations, activities, and sporting events.

He was united...

Andra Jerome Smith

Andra Jerome Smith

Nov 17, 2019

Andra Jerome Smith was born on December 28, 1972 to Ms. Linda Davis and the late Mr. Earnest Daniels in Albany, Georgia.  He was educated in the Dougherty County School System.

He loved fishing and playing basketball. Andra loved his family and always made sure his mother had everything she needed.  He worked for...

Georgia Lee Sherman Whitaker

Georgia Lee Sherman Whitaker

Nov 13, 2019

The journey of life for Georgia Lee Sherman Whitaker began in Sasser, Georgia on August 13, 1932.  She was the beloved daughter of the late George and Harriett Denson Sherman.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Terrell County School System, including Dunbar High School of Sasser,...

Roosevelt James, Jr.

Roosevelt James, Jr.

Nov 9, 2019

Sunrise

Roosevelt James, Jr., beloved son of Roosevelt James, Sr. and Annie C. Jones James, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 15, 1956.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where he actively participated in numerous school organizations, activities, and sporting events.

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Ashley Lavonne Rowe

Ashley Lavonne Rowe

Nov 7, 2019

Ashley Lavonne Rowe, beloved daughter of Cathy Lavonne Rowe and George Anthony McFadden, was born May 21, 1996, in Albany, Georgia .

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 2015.  Ashley  believed strongly in life-long learning.  She completed training sessions in the area of...

Velani D'Landrea Upshaw

Velani D'Landrea Upshaw

Nov 6, 2019

On July 19, 2018, a precious angel Velani D'Landrea Upshaw, was born in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Portia and Vondermere Upshaw.

Velani's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched in some small way understood that the    quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time...

Reginald Steven Penn

Reginald Steven Penn

Nov 6, 2019

Reginald Steven Penn, beloved son of the late Rufus Jones and the late Pauline Penn, was born in Albany, Georgia on November 3, 1964.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where he graduated in the class of 1983.  While at Monroe, he was actively involved in numerous school...

Leroy Mitchell

Leroy Mitchell

Nov 6, 2019

Leroy Mitchell was born on April 13, 1965, to the late James Mitchell, Sr. and the late Vera G. Mitchell.

He was educated in the Dougherty County public school system, graduating from Albany High School.

At an early age, he confessed Christ as Lord and Savior and later became a...

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