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O'Lijah Zynell Mckinney
Aug 5, 2019
The Lord Giveth
O'Lijah Zynell McKinney went to his heavenly home on August 5, 2019 at the age of 10 years old, following a winning battle of neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. The side effect of chemotherapy led to pulmonary fibrosis disease of the lung.
The Lord Blesseth
...Melvin Sims
Aug 3, 2019
Melvin Sims, beloved son of Mary Sims and the late Nathaniel Maddox, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 11, 1957.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County Public School System, including Monroe High School where he participated in various school functions and activities.
From a very young...
Annie Doris Williams
Aug 2, 2019
Annie Doris Williams was born in Baconton, Georgia on May 27, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ollie Mae Williams.
During the early years of her life, she attended school in Mitchell County where she participated in various school activities and functions.
At a very young...
Georgia Mae Hilson
Aug 1, 2019
Georgia Mae Hilson, daughter of the late Willie Mae Gilbert, Turner Gilbert, Jr., and Minnie Lee David Gilbert, was born on October 27, 1949, in Blakely, Georgia.
During the early years of her life after moving to Albany, Georgia with her family, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School. ...
Fernandez Marvin Brown
Jul 30, 2019
His Beginning: The journey of life for Fernandez Marvin Brown began in Albany, Georgia on November 24, 1962. He was the beloved son of the late Rosa Mae Brown and Golden Harris.
His Growth and Development: He attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he participated in various extracurricular activities, including the band. ...
Antonio J. Works
Jul 29, 2019
Antonio J. Works was born on September 17, 1972, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Robert Works and Odessa Works.
During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School where he graduated in 1990Â ...
Mary Homer Lewis
Jul 29, 2019
Mary Homer Lewis , beloved daughter of the late Queen Homer, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 18, 1939.
She attended the public schools of Dougherty County where she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.
At a very early age, Mary accepted Christ as her Lord and...
Edward Miller, Jr.
Jul 28, 2019
Edward Miller Jr. was born on December 19, 1947 in Lumpkin, GA to the late   Edward and Vinnie Miller Sr., as their only son. He departed this life on July 28, 2019 at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Edward accepted Christ as his personal savior...
Ernestine Holt Cook
Jul 27, 2019
Ernestine Holt Cook was born in Albany, Georgia on September 21, 1937. She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie James and Irilla McCan Holt.
She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School. While at Monroe, she was actively involved in numerous school organizations and activities.
...Thomas Lee Isaac
Jul 27, 2019
Thomas Lee Isaac was born December 23. 1935, in City Point, Florida.  He was the beloved son of the late Walter and Jesse Taylor Isaac.
During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Brevard County, Florida School System and was active in numerous school activities and functions. ...
William Shawn (Jr. Pete) Johnson
Jul 23, 2019
William Shawn "Jr. Pete" Johnson was born on July 11, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Beulah "BJ" Prear and the late Reverend Willie C. Johnson. Jr. Peter, 53, made his transition from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home in Albany, Georgia. Without looking back to bid us farewell, he crossed into...
Emma Jean Lofton Butler
Jul 20, 2019
The season of life for Emma Jean Lofton Butler began on December 1, 1944 in Randolph County, Georgia, when God entrusted her in the care of the late O. C. and Johnnie Bell White Lofton.
As she sprouted and grew, she attended the public schools of Randolph County. At an early age, she accepted...
Earnest Eric Peterson
Jul 19, 2019
Earnest Eric Peterson, the son of the late Shirley Peterson Dennard (Willie) and Cleveland (Betty) Peterson Jr., was born in Dougherty County, Georgia on April 20, 1967.
His educational experience in the Dougherty County School System provided him many opportunities to show his skills in different sport activities. He was a member of the...
Gladys Williams Finney
Jul 17, 2019
Gladys Williams Finney , beloved daughter of the late Glynn and Viola C. Williams, was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on October 22, 1922.
During the early years of her life, she attended school in Mitchell County.
She was united in holy matrimony to Deacon James Finney, Sr.. Their union...
Beulah Lee Williams
Jul 16, 2019
Beulah Lee Williams, beloved daughter of the late Lucile Simmons Smith and John Henry Smith, was born in Morgan, Georgia on April 15, 1931.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Calhoun County, including H. T. Singleton High School.
During the early years of her life, she...
Takeem Maurice Brown
Jul 15, 2019
Takeem Maurice Brown known as "Loc" was born November 22, 1995 to the late Shundra M. Brown and Ellery Cooper.
Takeem attended school in the Dougherty County School System. Takeem had the biggest heart for people, that followed with a million-dollar smile. As a result of his generous spirit and cool laid-back personality, it...
Ricky Andricas Jones
Jul 10, 2019
The journey of life for Ricky Andricas Jones began in Albany, Georgia on December 16, 1983.  He was the beloved son of Wilmer Mosley and Renee Jones.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School. While at Dougherty, he was active in numerous school organizations,...
Maggie P. Cowart
Jul 9, 2019
The journey of life for Maggie P. Cowart began on May 20, 1924. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joe Daniels and Willie Lee Jackson Edwards.
Very early in life, Maggie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Through the years, she continued her walk with the Lord. She was a dedicated...
Melvin Hightower, Sr.
Jul 8, 2019
Mr. Melvin Hightower, Sr. was born September 6, 1938 to the late George Hightower, Sr. and Nola Daniels Hightower in Cuthbert, GA. When he was very young his family moved to Dawson, GA where he received his education.
It is nearly impossible to sum a man's life in a few short paragraphs. The impact...
Josephine Bell Williams
Jul 7, 2019
Josephine Bell Williams was born the second daughter of Rosie Lee Bell Gaiters on April 28, 1931, and lived with her parents, Essick and Rosie Lee Gaiters, while attending school in Bronwood Georgia. In her mid to late teens, she moved to Wildwood, Florida to live with her uncle, Essie Bell and his family. Later, she moved into...
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