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Darlene Carolyn Burnett

Darlene Carolyn Burnett

Apr 13, 2019

Darlene Carolyn Burnett was born in Albany, Georgia on April 24, 1963.  She was the daughter of the late Carrie Mae Young and Tom Blocker.

She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School where she participated in various school activities.

As a youth, she  accepted...

Robert "Jake" Beasley

Robert "Jake" Beasley

Apr 12, 2019

Robert Lee Beasley was born in Albany, Georgia on March 8, 1952.  He was the beloved son of the late Paul Wingfield and Ruby D. Beasley.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in numerous school organizations and activities.

At a very...

Walter Hayes, Jr.

Walter Hayes, Jr.

Apr 12, 2019

Walter Hayes, Jr. was born January 8, 1953 in Leary, GA to the late Walter Hayes, Sr. and Gertis Clyde Hayes.  On April 12, 2019, he peacefully departed this life at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA surrounded by his loving wife, children, siblings, other family members and friends.  He is preceded in death by his two...

David "Wayne" Wallace

David "Wayne" Wallace

Apr 11, 2019

David "Wayne" Wallace was born in Albany, Georgia on July 29, 1960.  He was the son of Irene Wallace and the late William Wallace, Sr.

He was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School.  Having developed a passion for sports early in life, he became one of the leading...

Gwendolyn Kelson Taylor

Gwendolyn Kelson Taylor

Apr 10, 2019

The journey of life for Gwendolyn Kelson Taylor began on December 9, 1959, in Camilla, Georgia.  She was the first of three children born to the union of Phillip and Quincy Olivia Kelson.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of Camilla, Georgia, graduating from...

Cherry Ann Jones

Cherry Ann Jones

Apr 1, 2019

After a brief illness, Cherry Ann Jones, passed away peacefully at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 1st. "Cherran", as she was affectionately called, was born, raised, and educated in Albany, Georgia.

Cherry loved laughing, being with her family, having fun with friends, and playing video games.  She touched the lives of many...

Gloria Ross

Gloria Ross

Mar 31, 2019

Gloria Ross, beloved daughter of the late Eddie Ross, Sr. and Lucille Stephens, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on June 16, 1942.

During the early years of her life, she received her educational training at the Warren School.

At a very young age, she accepted God's gift of salvation and...

Mary Lee Jackson Foster

Mary Lee Jackson Foster

Mar 30, 2019

Mary Lee Jackson Foster , beloved daughter of the late Romer Jackson, Sr. and Alice Hall Brown, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 25, 1946.

A life-long resident of Albany, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School  where she graduated in the class of...

Ronald Eugene Parker

Ronald Eugene Parker

Mar 30, 2019

Ronald Eugene Parker was born in Albany, Georgia on September 17, 1962.  He was the son of Ruby Lee Parker and the late Joseph Parker.

During the early years of his life, he was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County.  Throughout his school years, he was very active in numerous organizations, activities,...

Linda Gale Brown Hampton

Linda Gale Brown Hampton

Mar 30, 2019

Linda Gale Brown Hampton, died Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Annie Lee Simmons Moore

Annie Lee Simmons Moore

Mar 29, 2019

Annie Lee Simmons Moore was born in Baker County, Georgia on November 1, 1932.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Clinton and Gussie Simmons.

At a vert early age, she accepted God's gift of salvation and became a faithful servant of the Lord.  She found great solace in communing with the Lord...

Charlie Lee Thomas, Jr.

Charlie Lee Thomas, Jr.

Mar 29, 2019

Charlie Lee Thomas, Jr. was born in Dawson, Georgia on August 23, 1941.  He was the son of the late Charlie Thomas, Sr. and Dollie  Hamilton Thomas Sampson.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Terrell County School System and participated in numerous school functions and activities....

Albert Toomer, Jr.

Albert Toomer, Jr.

Mar 28, 2019

Albert Toomer, Jr. was born in Dawson, Georgia on February 19, 1947. He was the son of the late Albert Toomer, Sr. and Bernice Jordan Toomer.

At a very early age, Albert professed his faith and belief in Christ Jesus and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior.

He attended...

Jimmy Boyd, Jr.

Jimmy Boyd, Jr.

Mar 26, 2019

Jimmy Boyd, Jr., died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Helen Jane Samuels

Helen Jane Samuels

Mar 26, 2019

Helen Jane Samuels, beloved daughter of the late Henry Reid and Margie Pope, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 12, 1941.

During the early years of her life, she received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where she was active in various school functions and events.

...

Betty Jean Mathis Williams

Betty Jean Mathis Williams

Mar 25, 2019

Betty Jean Mathis Williams was born October 25, 1933, in Albany, Georgia to the late Bosco and Mattie Mathis.  She was raised in a loving home and was taught to love the Lord early in life.  Betty was a praying woman, she communed with the Lord daily, and she didn't mind spreading the Word of God wherever she...

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...

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