Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 11, 2019

Kelly Lafferty passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

Jan 7, 2019

Rev. Monroe Gaines, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 7, 2019 in Albany, Georgia.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 12, 2018

Cliff Troutman, Jr. was born on May 14, 1940, in Pelham, Georgia. He was the youngest of six children born to the late Essie and Clifford Troutman.

During the early years of his life, he was educated in the Mitchell County School System and was active in numerous school organizations and activities.

He was united...

Dec 11, 2018

Charles Lee Hillsman was born on September 9, 1947, in Lee County, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late John Tillman (Pete) Hillsman and Ozie Lee (Dear) Perkins Hillsman.

During the early years of his life, he was educated in the Lee County School System.

Charles was deeply rooted in the soil and...

Dec 11, 2018

Corine Brown Alexander, beloved daughter of the late Otha Brown and Annie Bell Walker Green, was born on June 8, 1942, in Terrell County, Georgia .

She received her formal education in the Terrell County School System.

At a very young age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and began her Christian journey...

Dec 8, 2018

Aubrie Jean Dixon passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Albany, Georgia.