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Ashley Lavonne Rowe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marie Holloman

Marie Holloman

Oct 25, 2019

The season of life for Mrs. Marie Holloman began on February 12 th , 1942, in Leesburg, Georgia.  She was born to the late Mrs. Willie Pearl Brookins and Mr. Douglas Murphy.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Lee County School System.  As a youth,  she accepted Christ...

Evangelist Mildred Wooden

Evangelist Mildred Wooden

Oct 25, 2019

Evangelist Mildred Wooden was a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.  She was born the daughter of the late Reverend Joseph and Emma Mae Mitchell on January 19, 1947, in Sylvester, Georgia.

She attended the public schools of Worth County, graduating with high honors from J. W. Holley High School.

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Cynthia Denise Laster

Cynthia Denise Laster

Oct 23, 2019

The journey of life for Cynthia Denise Laster began in Albany, Georgia on February 1, 1977.   She was the beloved daughter of Cleveland Kegler, Sr. and Matilda Kegler Arnold.

A life-long resident of Albany, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including M. L. King Elementary, Dougherty...

Rufus Davis

Rufus Davis

Oct 20, 2019

Rufus Davis was born on April 3, 1950, in Dougherty County, Georgia.  He was the beloved son of the late Nancy Lee Davis and John Lee Davis, Sr.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where he was  involved in numerous school organizations and activities.

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Edna Mae Perry

Edna Mae Perry

Oct 20, 2019

Edna Mae Perry , beloved daughter of the late Mack Perry and Edna Bigelow Perry, was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on June 15, 1938.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Mitchell County School System.  She later relocated to New York to pursue a career in  Healthcare.  For...

Frankie Lee Hill

Frankie Lee Hill

Oct 20, 2019

The season of life for Frankie Lee Hill began on August 12, 1931, in Baker County, Georgia.  She was the first child born into the family of the late Paralee White and Henry Holt.

Frankie had the great advantage of growing up in a home in which the Lord was revered and worshipped.  At...

Earvin Smith

Earvin Smith

Oct 16, 2019

Earvin Smith, beloved son of Rebecca Smith Thomas, was born in Arlington, Georgia on April 7, 1961.

He received his formal education in the Calhoun County School System and participated in numerous school organizations and activities.

At a very early age, Earvin committed his life to Christ and became a...

Jimmy Edwards, Jr.

Jimmy Edwards, Jr.

Oct 13, 2019

Jimmy Edwards Jr. was born on June 18, 1950; the first child of the late Jimmy Edwards, Sr. and late Annie Bell Davis Edwards in Dougherty county. He was raised in a loving home by his paternal grand-parents, the late Deacon Jake Edwards Sr. and the late Verlie Bennett Edwards.

At an early age...

Rashad Jerome Roberts

Rashad Jerome Roberts

Oct 12, 2019

Rashad Jerome Roberts, beloved son of Otis Jerome Roberts and the late Ernestine Harrison, was born in Albany, Georgia on August 22, 1987.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Albany High School where he graduated in 2006.  While Albany High, he actively participated in numerous school  organizations,...

Willie Mae Helm Williams

Willie Mae Helm Williams

Oct 11, 2019

Willie Mae Helm Williams, affectionately known as Bill, was born December 30, 1933, in Leary, Calhoun County, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Elige and Trudie Bell Helm.  In 1954, she graduated from Edison High School in Edison, Ga, and soon after she married David Williams Sr., and gave birth to 11 wonderful children.  During...

Kiwanis Latrease Mosley Brown

Kiwanis Latrease Mosley Brown

Oct 6, 2019

Kiwanis LaTrease Mosley Brown , beloved daughter of the late Adonis and Carolyn Mosley, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 14, 1971.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty High School where she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.

From a youth, Kiwanis was...

Isis Mcvay

Isis Mcvay

Oct 5, 2019

Isis was born November 8, 2000, in Oakland, California to Rhonda Simpson and Odell McVay.  At the age of 6, she moved to Albany, Georgia and was raised by her aunt, Trayce McVay and family.

Isis attended public schools in Dougherty County and graduated third in her class from Monroe Comprehensive High School, Class...

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