Obituaries

May 7, 2025

Dionte Nelson, age 34, completed his final assignment and graduated from this earthly life on May 7, 2025, entering eternal rest in the loving arms of God. With grace and quiet strength, he returned home, his ultimate reward after a life well-lived.

In his short 34 years, Dionte accomplished more than many do in a lifetime. Dionte...

May 4, 2025

Carolyn Wilson White, beloved daughter of Johnny Wilson and the late Doris Merritt Bryant, was born June 9, 1947, in Worth County, Georgia.

At a very early age, Carolyn accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church.  She dearly loved the Lord and remained an humble and faithful service—always giving God the glory...

May 2, 2025

Dionysus Donté Smith, son of Linda Jane Terrell and Willie James Smith, Jr., was born in Albany, Georgia on March 23, 1992.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 2010. While at Monroe, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, included the Fellowship of Christian...

Apr 30, 2025

Early April 30, 2025, God's Heavenly Angels appeared, and our beloved Mother peacefully slipped into her eternal resting place with the Lord.

Rutha Pearl was born August 9, 1938, in Sylvester, Georgia to the Late Mrs. (Ma) Polly Anderson and Mr. Nesby Cosby. She was affectionally know as Pearl. She received her education at Zion Grove Baptist...

Apr 29, 2025

Sammy Lee Gilbert, Jr. was born in Camilla, Georgia on August 17, 1970.  He was the beloved son of the late Sammy Lee Gilbert, Sr. and Claretha Mitchell Gilbert.

He received his formal education in the Mitchell County System.  Throughout school, Sammy was a highly energetic and inquisitive student who gained valuable technical and industrial skills while...

Apr 29, 2025

Herman Robert Thomas was born in Miami, Florida on October 11, 1958.  He was the beloved son of  Roosevelt Thomas and Marjorie Demerette Pinder.

He received his formal education in the Miami-Dade County Public School System, graduating from North Miami Beach High School.  Throughout school, Herman was a very zealous, considerate, and inquisitive student who gained much...

Apr 29, 2025

Hazel Lee Williams was born November 25, 1937, in Worth County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Griffin and Annie Mae Harris.

She was educated in the Worth County School System, graduating from Worth County High School.  Throughout her school years, she demonstrated exceptional potential while developing a deep passion and calling to serve...

Apr 27, 2025

Terance Bernard McClendon began his earthly journey on May 24, 1972, in Albany, Georgia.  He was one of twelve children born to the union of the late Lawrence Benjamin McClendon and Iola Nichols McClendon.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Albany High School.  Throughout school, Terance garnered much from his...

Apr 26, 2025

Earl Franklin Price, Sr. was born in Worth County, Georgia on April 26, 2025.  He was the beloved son of the late Thornton Price and Arlease Hamilton Price.

He received his early childhood education in the Worth County School System.  After relocating to Albany, Georgia with his family, he continued his education in the Dougherty County School...

Apr 24, 2025

Cecil Morris Moore, beloved son of the late Curtis Moore and Hazel Sue Stewart Moore, was born May 1, 1955.

He received his early childhood and secondary education in the Mitchell County School System, graduating from Mitchell County High School in 1972. Throughout school, he was a very inquisitive student who garnered much from his educational experiences...

Apr 23, 2025

Joe Louis Hayles, Sr., son of the late Ence Hayles and May Lizzie Brown Hayles, was born in Davisboro, Georgia on February 5, 1938.  He was the youngest of four siblings.

He received his formal education in the Washington County Public School System.  Throughout school, Joe was a very zealous, considerate, and inquisitive student who gained much...

Apr 19, 2025

Rubiann Jackson was born January 21, 1963 to the late Betty Malone and Jimmie Lee Jackson in Albany, GA.

Ruby received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System and graduated in 1981 from Monroe Comprehensive High School. She believed education and learning was a never ending process and stressed the importance of education to her...

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Clemmy A. Washington, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Apr 17, 2025

The season of life for Marvin Lee Thomas began on July 1, 1953, in Albany, Georgia.  He was the loving son of the late Sgt. Jack Thomas, Sr. and Elizabeth Childs Thomas.  Born with the crippling disease, polio, Marvin was destined to never be able to walk.  But God!...in his infinite power worked through neighbors, Mr. Will and Ms....

Apr 16, 2025

On January 14 in the winter of 1982, Brian Odom and Valerie Porter welcomed a ray of sunshine who they named Bertrailia Lanise Odom. She would affectionately be called "Cupcake" and "Trail" by family and friends. From childhood through adulthood, Trail brought love and laughter wherever she went. On April 16, 2025, after a valiant and courageous fight, God...

Apr 14, 2025

Amanda Lynn Turner was born in Albany, Georgia on June 19, 1978, to Charlie Ed Turner, Jr. and the late Josie Ann Turner Hayes.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, and later graduated from Southwest Georgia Regional Academy. Throughout her school years, Amanda's personality made her a favorite among fellow classmates, teachers,...

Apr 12, 2025

Tracy Lavaughn McGill, daughter of the late David C. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Louise McGill, was born in Warwick, Georgia on February 26, 1968.

Growing up in Albany, Georgia, she received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School. Throughout school, Tracy was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine...

Apr 9, 2025

Verdell Hayes Cook, beloved daughter of the late Richard Jackson and Louella Hayes Butts, was born September 16, 1950, in Albany, Georgia. She was the eldest of seven children.

She received her early childhood and secondary education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. Throughout school, Verdell was a very considerate, attentive young...

Apr 9, 2025

On March 31, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, a hero was born. One of 4 children, Harmony Grace Overstreet burst on the canvas of time, radiating the lives of her parents, Jamel and Brittney Overstreet. Harmony Grace was only seven years old, but in her short time here, she shined with a light far beyond...

Apr 7, 2025

McKourtney X'Kia Hill beloved daughter of the late Juronica MaShay Hill (Ms CakeLady), was born on January 19, 2001 in Albany, Georgia. She was educated in the Dougherty County public school system and was a graduate of Monroe High School.

McKourtney gave her life to Christ and united with EEI Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence...