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Sir Willie Hosely

Sir Willie Hosely

Aug 20, 2019

Sir Willie Hosely, son of the late Eddie Hosely and Eddie Mae Hosely, was born in Terrell County, Georgia on March 21, 1939.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, where he actively participated in numerous school events and activities.  Believing strongly in life-long learning, Sir Willie continued his education...

Beverly Velecia Adkins Jackson

Beverly Velecia Adkins Jackson

Aug 20, 2019

Beverly Velecia Adkins Jackson was born October 9, 1957, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Bernice Adkins and Arthur Scriven.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty High School in 1975.  While at Dougherty, she was named to Who's Who Among High School Students...

Ronald Michael Jackson

Ronald Michael Jackson

Aug 19, 2019

The season of life for Ronald Michael Jackson began in Albany, Georgia on January 26, 1973.   He was the son of James and Dora Bell Jackson.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School.  While at Dougherty, he was active in numerous school organizations, activities and...

Sonny C. Woods

Sonny C. Woods

Aug 18, 2019

Sonny C. Woods was born in Houston, Texas on December 2, 1941.  He was the son of the late Willie Mae Bush and the stepson of the late Matthew Bush.  At a very early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He was educated in the Houston Texas School District and participated...

Rodericus Shorter

Rodericus Shorter

Aug 16, 2019

Life is like an untraveled road with complex twists and turns, marked with joy and sorrow.  Rodericus Shorter's life journey began 45 years ago in Arlington, GA on Monday, January 7, 1974.  He was born into the loving and protective arms of his parents, James and Patricia Shorter.  Early on, the young couple would teach their first born...

Porchea Brechelle Jackson

Porchea Brechelle Jackson

Aug 15, 2019

Porchea Brechelle Jackson, daughter of Paul Jackson and Patricia Sessions Smith, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 3, 1987.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including  Monroe Comprehensive High School.  While at Monroe, she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.  She was a proud "Golden Tornado."

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Alissa Rivers

Alissa Rivers

Aug 14, 2019

The season of life for Alissa Rivers began Bronx, New York on December 7, 1977.   She was the beloved daughter of Marjorie Rivers and Douglas Johnson.

As she sprouted and grew, her family relocated to Albany, Georgia where she attended the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school organizations and...

Kawoski Antonio Newberry

Kawoski Antonio Newberry

Aug 14, 2019

Kawoski Antonio Newberry, son of Tamonica Sims and Tony Newberry, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 7, 1999.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.

Kawoski was a very enthusiastic and outgoing individual.  When in the company of family and friends, he was always the...

Virginia Dale Williams

Virginia Dale Williams

Aug 13, 2019

Virginia Dale Williams, daughter of the late Rufus and Mae Catherine Williams, was born in Moultrie, Georgia on March 23, 1954 and raised in Doerun, Georgia. She received her formal education in the public schools of Colquitt County and continued her education at Albany Technical College.

During the early years of her life, she accepted...

Annie Lou Carter

Annie Lou Carter

Aug 13, 2019

Annie Lou Carter, beloved daughter of  the late Zimmer Green Howard, was born in Leslie, Georgia on May 24, 1931.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Sumter County School System.

Annie Lou was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where...

George Carter

George Carter

Aug 11, 2019

A Time To Be Born: George Carter was born in Albany, Georgia on on October 27, 1938.  He was the beloved son of the late Mary Bell Thomas Worthy and Daniel Carter.

A Time To Learn: He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school...

Cameka Donyetta Marcus

Cameka Donyetta Marcus

Aug 9, 2019

Cameka Donyetta Marcus , beloved daughter of Vera Mae Marcus and Darryl Brown, was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on August 1, 1978.

She attended the public schools of Mitchell County and was active in different school  activities.

At a very early age, Cameka accepted Christ as her Lord and...

Jacinta Rahshemah Clark

Jacinta Rahshemah Clark

Aug 8, 2019

Jacinta Rahshemah Clark was born on May 24, 1973, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Lois Jones  Clark and Cluster Clark.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School and graduated in 1991.  She continued her education at Albany State University.

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Glyndale Boatwright York

Glyndale Boatwright York

Aug 7, 2019

Glyndale Boatwright York was born April 18, 1959 in Albany, GA., to the late Estella Mae Boatwright and Leslie L. Ponder.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, and graduated from Monroe High School with the class of 1978. After graduating from High School she enrolled into Meadows School of Business and...

David L. Oliver

David L. Oliver

Aug 6, 2019

David L. Oliver was born April 14, 1948, in Leary, Georgia.  He was the  son of Mary Oliver and the late Cherry L. Oliver.

He attended the public schools of Calhoun County, graduating from H. T. Singleton High School in 1965.   He continued his education at Albany State (College) University.

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Kisa Latonza Mcclendon

Kisa Latonza Mcclendon

Aug 6, 2019

The journey of life for Kisa Latonza McClendon began in Albany, Georgia on November 13, 1964.  She was one of twelve children born to the union of the late Iola and Lawrence Benjamin McClendon. At a very young age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.

She received her formal education in the...

O'Lijah Zynell Mckinney

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

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Melvin Sims

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

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

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. ...

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