Jimmie Gurley
Jan 26, 2019
The journey of life for Jimmie Lee Gurley, Sr. began on February 8, 1951, in Grady County, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Willie J. and Ethel M. Gurley.
He was educated in the Grady County School System, graduating from Washington Consolidated High School in 1969. While there, he was a member of the...
Ellis Wade
Jan 26, 2019
Ellis Reese Wade was born in Cordele, Georgia on October 5, 1955. He was the beloved son of L. H. and Martha Wade.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Albany High School.
At an early age. Ellis accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a member of the Mock Road...
Mary Hardage
Jan 25, 2019
Mary Emma Hardage, daughter of the late Charlie and Emma Means, was born June 4, 1948, in Albany, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County. She was employed by the Ritz Theatre in Albany, Georgia and also enjoyed several years as a homemaker, caregiver, and nurse's assistant.
"May Emma" confessed Christ at an...
Ella Washington
Jan 24, 2019
The journey of life for Ella Jean Washington began in Albany, Georgia on January 26, 1923. She was the only child of the late Peter Ellis and Lucille Odom-Johnson.
During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Dougherty County School System.
From a very young age, Ella Jean was nurtured in...
Anthony Lamard Gilyard, Sr.
Jan 18, 2019
Anthony Lamard Gilyard, Sr., son of Eula Harvey Gilyard and the late Johnny Lee Gilyard, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 5, 1959.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School where he was active in numerous school activities and organizations.
Anthony believed strongly in loyalty and commitment to...
Eddie George Dixon
Jan 18, 2019
Eddie George Dixon, son of Virginia Crawford and George Dixon, was born in Albany, Georgia on August 26, 1955.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe Comprehensive High School where he graduated in 1973. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed throughout the United States and...
Perry Williams
Jan 17, 2019
Perry Williams, Jr., whose journey began September 17, 1964, in Albany, Georgia. He was the devoted son of Deacon Perry Williams and Sis. Annie M. Williams.
Perry received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School. While at Monroe, he participated in numerous school organizations and activities, and graduated in the...
Jimmie Rodricus Griffin
Jan 16, 2019
Jimmie Rodriquez Griffin was third to enter the line-up of the children of the late Jimmie Griffin and Yvonne Gaines Griffin. "Rod" as he was known, entered their lineup on July 21, 1964, in Columbus, Georgia. He took his last earthly stand at bat on January 16, 2019, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
His years in...
William Frank Walker
Jan 14, 2019
William Frank Walker, the youngest son of the late Louis Walker and Georgia Mae Mathis Walker, was born in Albany, Georgia on November 3, 1954.
He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School. Frank loved sports and was an outstanding football player with the Dougherty High Trojans. In later years,...
James Lee Cheeks
Jan 11, 2019
James Lee Cheeks was born on October 12, 1944, in Albany, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Henry Cheeks, Sr. and Rosa Nix Cheeks.
He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School where he graduated in the class of 1962. While at Monroe, he active in numerous school organizations...
David Jerome Payton
Jan 11, 2019
David Jerome Payton was born in Albany, Georgia on January 9, 1961. He was the beloved son of Mrs. Jessie Mae Payton and the late Reverend Bennie Payton, Sr. During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System.
David was a husband, father, and grandfather who gave his...
Kelly Diane Lafferty
Jan 11, 2019
Kelly Lafferty passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.
Monroe Gaines, Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
Rev. Monroe Gaines, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 7, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.
Lewis Covin
Jan 1, 2019
Mr. Lewis Covin, known as "Joe" was born on April 30, 1944 in Smithville, Georgia to the late Sallie Covin-Waiters and Julius C. Henderson. He was educated in the Lee County School System, before joining the United States Armed Forces (Army) at the age of 21. He proudly served his country for 12 years, spending 3 of those years...
Birdee L. Tensley
Dec 28, 2018
Our mother, our rock, and our Prayer Angel, Birdee Tensley, was born on March 20, 1936, in Worth County, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carrie and Jeff Lawson, Sr.
During the early years of her life, she received her formal education at Oak Hill School in Worth County.
From a very...
Lillian Yvette Whitlock
Dec 26, 2018
Lillian Yvette Whitlock was born in Albany, Georgia on June 19, 1967. She was the youngest daughter of Willie Whitlock, Sr. and Lillian N. Whitlock.
She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty High School where she graduated in the class of 1985. While at Dougherty, she was an outstanding athlete and received numerous awards...
Doreen Latrice Spurlin
Dec 25, 2018
Doreen Latrice Spurlin was born on December 16, 1972, in Albany, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Bernice Spurlin.
She was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County and graduated in the class of 1992. While attending school, she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.
At an early age, Doreen accepted...
Frankie Lee Soilberry
Dec 22, 2018
Frankie Lee Soilberry. was born on September 1, 1963, in Terrell County, Georgia. He was the son of the late D. L. Soilberry and Ray Bell Keith Soilberry.
During the early years of his life, he was educated in the Terrell County School System and was active in numerous school organizations and activities.
He was...
Clair Reather George
Dec 21, 2018
Mother Clair R. Covin George was born on March 20, 1945, in Leesburg, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late L. C. Covin and Mary Lee Adams Covin.
During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Lee County (Chokee) School System..
From a very young age, Clair was nurtured...
Morris Cell Mccoy
Dec 17, 2018
Morris Cell McCoy, Jr., beloved son of Bernice Reddick McCoy and the late Morris Cell McCoy, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on June 23, 1965.
During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and participated in numerous school activities and functions.
Having professed his...
