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Willie James Redding, Jr.

Willie James Redding, Jr.

Mar 2, 2019

Willie James Redding, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on April 22, 1970.  He was the beloved son of Shirley Perry Redding and the late Willie James Redding, Sr.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in the class of 1990.

Willie was...

Bonna King

Bonna King

Mar 1, 2019

Bonna King, long-time Radio Personality/Gospel Music Announcer, was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 23, 1958.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Billie jean King and Reverend Melvin Jackson.

Growing up, Bonna showed an early fascination with broadcasting, using makeshift devices as her tools of the trade.   Her passion, tenacity, and determination...

Murray Oliver

Murray Oliver

Mar 1, 2019

Murray Oliver was born in Colquitt, Georgia on August 26, 1953.  He was the son of the late Fenison Oliver, Sr. and the late Rutha M. Oliver.

He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School.  While at Monroe, he participated in numerous school organizations and activities.  He continued his...

My'Kia Denise Walton

My'Kia Denise Walton

Mar 1, 2019

On Octobr 23, 2017, a beautiful little angel, My'kia Denise Walton, was born in Albany, Georgia.  She was the precious daughter of Charlotte Renae Walters and Justin Ball.

She was bubbly, bouncy, energetic, and full of life.  My'kia's life would seem too sort to many, but those who were touched in some small way...

Linda Jean Hunter-Meeks

Linda Jean Hunter-Meeks

Feb 22, 2019

Linda Jean Hunter-Meeks was born to the late Marcia B. Hunter-Marshall and the late Lennis Hunter, Sr. on December 27, 1966, at the Grady County General Hospital in Cairo, GA. She was the eldest of their five living children, being preceded in death by their first born. She confessed Christ at an early age, joining Mt. Calvary Missionary...

Mary Walls Shead

Mary Walls Shead

Feb 21, 2019

Mary Walls Shead, beloved daughter of the late J. W. "Buddy" Walls and Mary Jones Walls, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on August 31, 1953.

A life-long resident of Albany, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty High School.

From a very early age, Mary was...

Sherry Jean Ford

Sherry Jean Ford

Feb 20, 2019

Sherry Jean Ford, daughter of the late William Eugene Ford and Rosa Jackson Ford, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 2, 1969.

She received her formal education in the Dougherty County School System. At a very early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the Greater Cutliff Grove...

Malinda Bailey

Malinda Bailey

Feb 20, 2019

Malinda Bailey was born in Blakely, Georgia on May 28, 1923. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lucille Walker Humphrey and Clarence Humphrey.

During the early years of her life, she was educated in the Early County School System.

As a youth, Malinda accepted Christ as her Lord...

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.

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