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Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker

Feb 20, 2019

Charlie Parker, son of the late David and Doris W. Parker, was born in Albany, Georgia on May 30, 1963.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Westover High School.  While there, he actively participated in numerous school organizations and functions.

Throughout his life, Charlie was a...

King West, Jr.

King West, Jr.

Feb 14, 2019

King West, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Albany, Georgia

Gerdine C. Smith

Gerdine C. Smith

Feb 14, 2019

Gerdine Christian Smith was born on November 23, 1949 in Albany, Georgia to the late Rosa Mae Christian and the late Ozzie Porter, Sr.  At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was educated in the Dougherty County School System.

Gerdine was blessed with...

Johnny Clinton Jordan

Johnny Clinton Jordan

Feb 11, 2019

Johnny Clinton Jordan, son of the late John Mark Jordan and Shelly Jean Jones Jordan, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 14, 1959.

During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. He later completed his studies at the Earle C. Clements Job Corps...

Helen D Nealy Bardge

Helen D Nealy Bardge

Feb 11, 2019

Helen Ruth Dorsey Bardge was born on July 5, 1930, in Preston, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Henry and Ruby Lee Dorsey.

During the early years of her life she received her formal education in the Webster County School System.

From a very early age, Helen was nurtured in the...

Charlie Will Newton

Charlie Will Newton

Feb 10, 2019

Charlie Will Newton passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 Albany, Georgia.

Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Feb 9, 2019

Carolyn Williams passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

William Luther Sears

William Luther Sears

Feb 7, 2019

William Luther Sears was born in Wetumpka, Alabama on February 27, 1949. He was the beloved son of the late Clarence and Emma Sears.

During the early years of his life, he attended school in the Wetumpka School District. After moving to Cleveland, Ohio with his family, he completed his education in the Cleveland Municipal School District....

Helen Evelyn Irons

Helen Evelyn Irons

Feb 3, 2019

Helen Evelyn Irons, affectionately known as "Homezell," was born to the late William Irons and Lexie Dell "Mama-Gut" Barr-Callicott; but was reared by Forrester "Trixie-Pappi" Callicott (step father) and Lexie Dell "Mama Gut" Barr-Callicott in Union City, Tennessee on  August 18, 1931.

Helen met the late Lagusta Kizer, whom she married in 1947 and from that union...

Gerardo Lopez Lugo

Gerardo Lopez Lugo

Feb 1, 2019

Gerardo Lopez passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Julius Riggins

Julius Riggins

Feb 1, 2019

Julius Riggins passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Xavion Davis

Xavion Davis

Jan 31, 2019

Xavion Davis, died Thursday, January 31, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Lakeenya Logan

Lakeenya Logan

Jan 30, 2019

Lakeenya Logan passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Anthony C. Butts

Anthony C. Butts

Jan 29, 2019

Anthony Butts passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Christopher Walters

Christopher Walters

Jan 29, 2019

Christopher Walters passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Cornell Keaton

Cornell Keaton

Jan 27, 2019

Noah Cornell Keaton, Jr., son of the late Blanche Keaton and Noah Cornell Keaton, Sr., was born in Branchville, Georgia on October 16, 1940. He was raised in childhood by his beloved aunt, Rutha Williford.

"Pete" as he was affectionately called, had the awesome experience of growing up in a large and loving family of nine other...

Jimmie Gurley

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

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

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

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...

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