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Arthur Cheatham

Arthur Cheatham

Mar 25, 2019

Arthur Cheatham was the seventh child born to the union of John and Mittie Cheatham in Doerun, Georgia on September 7, 1936.

During the early years of his life, he attended Mitchell Grove Church School and later attended Holley High School in Worth County.

Throughout his childhood, Arthur was nurtured...

Marie Coney Robinson

Marie Coney Robinson

Mar 24, 2019

Marie Coney Robinson was born in Pineview, Pulaski County, Georgia on April 11, 1929.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Lucious and Sallie Mae Blackshear Coney.

She received her formal education in the Wilcox County School System and was actively involved in various school functions and activities.  During the early years of...

Edgar Roberts, Jr.

Edgar Roberts, Jr.

Mar 23, 2019

Edgar Roberts, Jr. was born in Damascus, Georgia on April 1, 1939.  He was the  son of the late Edgar Roberts, Sr. and. Willie Mae Thompson Rosebure.

He received his formal education in the Early County Public School System.

During the early years of his life, he accepted Christ as...

Ronica Lynn Raines Clyde

Ronica Lynn Raines Clyde

Mar 21, 2019

Ronica Lynn Raines Clyde was born in Terrell County, Georgia on November 18, 1977.  She was the daughter of the late Bertha Lee Wooden Raines.

She received her formal education in the Lee County and Dougherty County School Systems.

At an early age, she professed her faith in Christ Jesus...

Jontavious Shaquille Price

Jontavious Shaquille Price

Mar 20, 2019

Jontavious Shaquille Price, affectionately known as "Tay", was born in Albany, Georgia on May 11, 1994.  He was the son of Theresa Harris Stewart and John Price, Sr.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County and participated in numerous school functions and activities.  He continued his education at Albany Technical College.

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Eunice T. Irvin

Eunice T. Irvin

Mar 20, 2019

Eunice T. Irvin was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 26, 1953.  She was the daughter of the late Florine Harper and Harris Frazier.  At a vert early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.

She was united in holy matrimony to John H. Irvin, Jr. and they were blessed with loving...

Jackie Armstrong

Jackie Armstrong

Mar 17, 2019

Jackie Armstrong was born in Baxley, Georgia on June 7, 1954.  He was the beloved son of Johnny Armstrong and Rose Lee Bryant.

He grew up in O'Brien, Florida and received his formal education in the  Suwannee County School District.

In later years, Jackie relocated to Albany, Georgia where he...

Carolyn Gordon Chives

Carolyn Gordon Chives

Mar 14, 2019

Carolyn Gordon Chives, beloved daughter of the late Mercedes Hall Griffin and Robert Gordon, was born in Albany, Georgia on July 3, 1966.

A life-long resident of Albany, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where she actively participated in numerous school organizations and activities.

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Levi Breedlove, Jr.

Levi Breedlove, Jr.

Mar 12, 2019

Levi Breedlove, Jr. was born on April 3, 1927 to the late Levi Breedlove, Sr. and Dora Bell Anthony Breedlove in Terrell County Georgia.  Levi was the eldest of four siblings: Hilliard, Robert, James and a sister who died as an infant.  As young children the Breedlove's moved to Hartford, Connecticut to live with the patriarch, Wesley Breedlove. ...

Mother Emma Daugherty

Mother Emma Daugherty

Mar 8, 2019

The journey of life for Mother Emma Daugherty began in Moultrie, Georgia on November 21, 1927.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Lucile Hobbs Pope and Lonnie Pope.

During the early years of her life having professed her faith in Christ, she united with the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.  She served...

Robert Lee Hamilton

Robert Lee Hamilton

Mar 6, 2019

Deacon Robert Lee Hamilton was born on July 28, 1939, in Worth County, Georgia.   He was the beloved son of the late Willie Hamilton and Jewell Washington.

He received his formal education in the Fitzgerald Georgia School District, including Queensland High School.

Throughout his childhood, Deacon Hamilton was nurtured in...

Leathia Mae Baskin

Leathia Mae Baskin

Mar 5, 2019

Leathia Mae Baskin was born in Omar, West Virginia on February 24, 1948.  She was the third child of six siblings born to the late Jessie and Sally Caruthers.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Dupont City School District, including Dupont High School in West Virginia....

Willie D. Beasley

Willie D. Beasley

Mar 4, 2019

Willie D. Beasley was born in Albany, Georgia on February 28, 1957.  He was the son of the late Ruby D. Beasley and M. C. Boyd.

During the early years of his life, he attended school in the Dougherty County School System and was active in numerous school functions and activities.

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Silas Westbrook

Silas Westbrook

Mar 3, 2019

Silas Westbrook was born on February 19, 1947, in Worth County, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Reverend Eugene Westbrook and Anna Lue Blackfoot Westbrook.

He received his formal education in the Worth County School System, graduating from Worth County High School in the class of 1964.

During...

Larry Bernard Mccray, Jr.

Larry Bernard Mccray, Jr.

Mar 2, 2019

Larry Bernard McCray, Jr., loving son of Tameka and Larry McCray, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on November 10, 2000.  He was the youngest sibling, but often referred to himself as the "Big Brother."

At a very early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with the Bibleway Missionary...

Mary Lee Fudge-Butler

Mary Lee Fudge-Butler

Mar 2, 2019

Mary Lee Fudge-Butler , beloved daughter of the late Rose Lee and Will Fudge, was born in Lee County, Georgia on February 9, 1937.

During the early years of her life, she attended school in the Lee County and Dougherty County Public School Systems.

As a youth, she accepted Christ...

Willie James Redding, Jr.

Willie James Redding, Jr.

Mar 2, 2019

Willie James Redding, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on April 22, 1970.  He was the beloved son of Shirley Perry Redding and the late Willie James Redding, Sr.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in the class of 1990.

Willie was...

Bonna King

Bonna King

Mar 1, 2019

Bonna King, long-time Radio Personality/Gospel Music Announcer, was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 23, 1958.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Billie jean King and Reverend Melvin Jackson.

Growing up, Bonna showed an early fascination with broadcasting, using makeshift devices as her tools of the trade.   Her passion, tenacity, and determination...

Murray Oliver

Murray Oliver

Mar 1, 2019

Murray Oliver was born in Colquitt, Georgia on August 26, 1953.  He was the son of the late Fenison Oliver, Sr. and the late Rutha M. Oliver.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, he participated in numerous school organizations and activities.  He continued his...

My'Kia Denise Walton

My'Kia Denise Walton

Mar 1, 2019

On Octobr 23, 2017, a beautiful little angel, My'kia Denise Walton, was born in Albany, Georgia.  She was the precious daughter of Charlotte Renae Walters and Justin Ball.

She was bubbly, bouncy, energetic, and full of life.  My'kia's life would seem too sort to many, but those who were touched in some small way...

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