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Ebony Tameka Wilson
Jul 30, 2020
A Time to Be Born: Ebony Tameka Wilson was born in Albany, Georgia on October 29, 1982. She was the beloved daughter of the late Reatha Roberts and the late Freddie Wilson.
A Time to Learn: She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School. Throughout her school years,...
Nathaniel C. Gaiter, Jr.
Jul 28, 2020
The journey of life for Nathaniel C. Gaiter, Jr. began on May 26, 1936, in Key West, Florida. He was the fourth child born to the late Nathaniel C. Gaiter, Sr. and Ruth Bosfield Gaiter.
He received his early childhood and middle school education in the Madison County School System. After relocating to Miami (Coconut Grove), Florida...
Verneida Eva Killingsworth Buie
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Verneida Eva Killingsworth departed this life Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in Albany, Georgia.
Deloris Ann Thomas
Jul 27, 2020
D eloris Ann Thomas was predeceased by her parents and beloved husband, Joseph Thomas. Loving memories will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Curtis (Vernice) Thomas, Calvin (Barbara) Thomas, Kenneth (Queen) Thomas, Joann (Charles) Thomas, Felicia (Terry) Hicks, Gayla Thomas, and Norma (Charles) McGill; and her grandchildren, Maurice Barnes, Curtis Thomas, Jr., Santori Lemon, Calvin Thomas, Jr.,...
George Dixon
Jul 24, 2020
George Dixon, son of the late Ezell Hal, Sr. and Eva Mae Nelson, was born September 14, 1935, in Dublin, Georgia.
During his formative years, he was educated in the Laurens County School System.
George moved to Albany, Georgia in early adult life and later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he began his professional career. ...
Mary Bowens
Jul 24, 2020
Mary C. Fisher-Bowens was born Aril 24, 1947, in Arlington, Georgia . She was the beloved daughter of the late ST and Emma B. Fisher.
She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and actively participated in various school events and activities. At a young age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior...
Saquanya "Shun" Lashunta Lewis-Baker
Jul 22, 2020
Saquanya Lashunta Lewis-Baker was born in Albany, Georgia on July 1, 1973. She was the beloved daughter of Van Washington and the late Mary Homer Lewis.
In her formative years, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Westover High School in 1992. Saquanya valued education and took advantage of the opportunity to learn...
Jessie Mae Williams
Jul 17, 2020
Jessie Mae Williams was born in Lee County, Georgia on July 2, 1947, to the late Martha and Emmitt Davis, Sr.
She received her formal education in the Lee County School System and was active in various organizations, activities, and events.
A loving and strong woman of faith, Jessie Mae was a hard worker whose...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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