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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
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...
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
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.
...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
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
...
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
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
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
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.
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.
...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
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
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
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...
Willie Tumblin Lee
Nov 5, 2019
Life's journey for Willie Tumblin Lee began in Dougherty County, Georgia on October 2, 1927. She was the beloved daughter of the late Will Tumblin and Eva Austin.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County.
Growing up in a loving home where the Lord was...
Johnny Malone
Nov 2, 2019
Johnny Malone, beloved son of Johnnie Malone and Sally Woolbright, was born on January 1, 1960.
During the early years of his life, he was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School. While at Albany High, he was a member of the Indians Track and Field Team; excelled academically;...
Annie Lee Hilson
Oct 28, 2019
Annie Lee Hilson , beloved daughter of the late Royce and Annie Bell Hilson, was born in Baker County, Georgia on April 27, 1947.
After relocating to Albany, Georgia with her parents as a youth, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where she graduated in 1965. While at...
Rinaia Scottlyn Anderson
Oct 27, 2019
The season of life for Rinaia Scottlyn Anderson began on May 28, 2008, in Albany, Georgia. She was the loving daughter of Jacqueline L. Whitehead and Ricardo S. Anderson.
As she sprouted and grew, she began her educational journey in the Dougherty County School System.  She was an active and inquisitive student, always wanting...
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