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Frances Luke

Frances Luke

Oct 5, 2019

A Time to Be Born: Frances Luke was born in Leesburg, Georgia on March 20, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late David Luke, Sr. and Catherine Luke.

A Time to Learn: She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where she was actively involved in various school organizations...

Annie Lois Higgins Benjamin

Annie Lois Higgins Benjamin

Oct 3, 2019

The journey of life for Mother Annie Lois Higgins Benjamin began in Dawson, Georgia on August 23, 1923.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah McClendon Higgins.

During the early years of her life, she attend James Griggs Public School of Terrell County.  She later continued her education at Albany...

Henrietta Smith Hollis

Henrietta Smith Hollis

Sep 30, 2019

Henrietta Smith Hollis, beloved daughter of the late Ezekiel and Serena Smith, was born in Baker County, Georgia on October 26, 1918.  During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the Baker County School System.

As a youth, she heeded the call of Christ and began her journey with...

Willie Carolyn Bell Arline

Willie Carolyn Bell Arline

Sep 28, 2019

The season of life for Willie Carolyn Bell Arline began on January 13, 1945, in Camilla, Georgia.  She was born the beloved daughter of the late Cora Mae Bell.

During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Mitchell County and was active in numerous school organizations and activities. ...

Dorien Mckenzie Judge

Dorien Mckenzie Judge

Sep 27, 2019

Dorien McKenzie Judge was born was born October 1, 2000, in Albany, Georgia.   He was the beloved son of Dedrick C. Kaes, Sr. and Sherrie E. Judge.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School.  While at Monroe, he was active in numerous school organizations and sports activities.  Dorien...

Nathaniel Horsley

Nathaniel Horsley

Sep 25, 2019

The journey of life for Nathaniel Horsley began in Sylvester, Georgia on September 26, 1958.  He was the second of seven children born to Virtha Tyler Sibley.

He received his elementary and secondary education in the Worth County and Dougherty County School Systems.  Throughout his school years, he was active in various school activities,...

Leana Childs Green

Leana Childs Green

Sep 23, 2019

Mrs. Leana Childs Green made her heavenly transition on Monday, September 23, 2019, peacefully at home in Albany, Georgia.

Leana Childs Green was born October 9, 1920 in Baker County, Georgia to the late Ethel Haley Green and Jeff Green. Leana had two brothers and two sisters (Will B. OZ "Chick", Cassie May and...

Brenda Lowe Staffin

Brenda Lowe Staffin

Sep 20, 2019

Brenda Lowe Staffin was born in Shellman, Georgia on July 20, 1957.  She was the beloved daughter of Irene Brown and the late Dan North, Jr.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County and was actively involved in various school activities.  Early in life, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. ...

Robert Lee Rogers

Robert Lee Rogers

Sep 17, 2019

Robert Lee Rogers was born on February 23, 1963, in Cordele, Georgia to Fannie Frazier and the late Oscar Davis and his stepfather the late Lewis Frazier.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in the class of 1981.  While at Monroe he loved...

Mary Lee Johnson Facen

Mary Lee Johnson Facen

Sep 16, 2019

Mary Lee Johnson Facen, daughter of Mary Lee (Lamar) Johnson and William Thomas Johnson, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on April 23, 1950.  She entered the final season of her life on September 16, 2019.

She attended Monroe High School and was very enthusiastic about life.  At times, she was the life of...

Juanita Wynetta Porter

Juanita Wynetta Porter

Sep 15, 2019

Juanita Wynetta Porter, affectionately known as "Tootie", was born October 30, 1951 in Albany, Georgia to the late Everlene Porter Dublin and Milas Porter, Sr.

Juanita attended public schools of Dougherty County graduating from Monroe High School in 1970 and furthered her education at the Albany Technical College.  She volunteered and supported Monroe in...

Bennie Mae Robinson Butler

Bennie Mae Robinson Butler

Sep 15, 2019

A Time To Be Born: Mrs. Bennie Mae Robinson Butler was born on December 7, 1936 to the late Mrs. Bessie Barge and the late Mr. Deal Robinson in Dougherty County, Albany, Georgia.

A Time To Plant: At an early age Mrs. Butler confessed Christ as her Savior and joined Oakie Hill Baptist Church. ...

Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas

Sep 14, 2019

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me; I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little—but no too long And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we...

Jeffery Bernard Solomon

Jeffery Bernard Solomon

Sep 14, 2019

The season of life for Jeffery Bernard Solomon better known as "Knot" began in Moultrie, Georgia on October 15, 1969.  He was the beloved son of Robert Hogan and Alma Solomon.

As he sprouted and grew his family relocated to Sylvester, GA where he attended the public schools of Worth County.

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Myrtice Johnson

Myrtice Johnson

Sep 10, 2019

Myrtice Johnson, affectionately known as "Donda", was born on October 13, 1950 in Arlington, Georgia to Catherine (Childs) Corbett and the late Albert Canidate.  She was educated in the public schools of Calhoun and Dougherty County.

Myrtice loved to sing. Her favorite song was "Precious Lord".  She was a great cook.  Her favorite pastime...

Richard Bolden, Jr.

Richard Bolden, Jr.

Sep 10, 2019

Richard Bolden, Jr. was born June13, 1934, in Poplarville, Mississippi.  He was the  son of the late Richard Bolden, Sr. and Alberta Gibbs Bolden.

He was educated in the public schools of Pearl River County, attending  George Washington Carver High School in Picayune, MS. He later in life received training from Monroe Area Vocational-Technical...

Martin Cooper, Iv

Martin Cooper, Iv

Sep 9, 2019

Martin Cooper, IV was born on June 16, 1967, in Paterson, New Jersey.   He was the beloved son of Elder Martin Cooper, III and the late Doris Waltower Cooper.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Westover High School where he...

Johnny J. Harris

Johnny J. Harris

Sep 9, 2019

Johnny J. Harris was born was born December 24, 1956, in Albany, Georgia.   He was the beloved son of Ophelia Johnson and the late Annis Harris.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where he was active in numerous school organizations, activities...

Latha Emogene Jackson

Latha Emogene Jackson

Sep 7, 2019

Latha Emogene Jackson Hall Glover born September 8, 1933 and departed this life in the city of New Orleans on September 7, 2019 after a weeklong Baptist Convention. Her motto was For Rest of my life I'll serve the Lord and that she did.

She was born to the late C. J. Jackson and...

Samuel Ealey, Jr.

Samuel Ealey, Jr.

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Samuel Ealey Jr. (Buddy Boy), son of Samuel Ealey and Mary Evans was born in Albany, Georgia on January 14, 1939.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County including Monroe High School. Upon graduation he enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country during the Vietnam War Era. ...

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