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Virginia Lee Rowe

Virginia Lee Rowe

Aug 14, 2018

Virginia Lee Rowe passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2018 in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Lawrence Joseph Yockachonis

Lawrence Joseph Yockachonis

Aug 14, 2018

Lawrence J. Yockachonis, 56, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in Albany, Georgia.

Willie James Thomas

Willie James Thomas

Aug 12, 2018

Willie James Thomas, 67, passed Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Gary Jefferies, Jr.

Gary Jefferies, Jr.

Aug 11, 2018

"Shawty" as he was affectionately known, began this life's pilgrimage journey on November 28, 1973, as Gary Jefferies, Jr. He was born to Deloris Davis and Gary Jefferies, Sr., in Miami, Florida. He grew up under the watchful eyes of his "Dad", which is what he affectionately called his daddy, Mr. John E. Bolden, Sr. He confessed and accepted Jesus...

Mark Andrew Hill

Mark Andrew Hill

Aug 9, 2018

Mark Andrew Hill, 52, passed Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Laverne Denise Richardson

Laverne Denise Richardson

Aug 8, 2018

Laverne Denise Richardson, 60, passed Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Bennett Nelson, Jr.

Bennett Nelson, Jr.

Aug 7, 2018

Bennett Nelson, beloved son of the late Cleo Nelson, Sr. and Lucille Ford Nelson, was born in Leary, Georgia on December 11, 1949. During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the public schools of Calhoun County and participated in numerous school organizations and activities. Upon the profession of his faith and belief in Christ...

Jimmie Lee Simmons

Jimmie Lee Simmons

Aug 3, 2018

Jimmie Lee Simmons, son of the late Jim Simmons and Lucy Kate Boyd Simmons, was born in Baker County, Georgia on July 4, 1943. During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in the Baker County School System, including East Baker High School where he was active in various school activities and functions. At an early...

Aaron Lee "Al" Young

Aaron Lee "Al" Young

Aug 1, 2018

Mr. Aaron Lee "Al" Young, owner of Young Funeral Home in Atlanta, Georgia passed Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Jahmaal St. Paul

Jahmaal St. Paul

Jul 29, 2018

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 Jahmaal St. Paul, son of Sonia Hayes and Ismael St. Paul, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 29, 1997. He was a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and was continuing his education at Atlanta Technical College. Jahmaal...

Arthur Lee Giddens, Jr.

Arthur Lee Giddens, Jr.

Jul 27, 2018

Arthur Lee Giddens, Jr., 69, died Friday, July 27, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Earnest Lee Robinson

Earnest Lee Robinson

Jul 23, 2018

Earnest Lee Robinson, Sr., son of the late Geraldine Williams Lucas, was born in Lee County Georgia on March 16, 1944. He was the first child of four siblings. During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County and participated in numerous school activities. Having professed his belief and faith in the Lord, Earnest...

Johnny E. Wimberly

Johnny E. Wimberly

Jul 23, 2018

Johnny E. Wimberly, 76, died Monday, July 23, 2018.

Kreg Jenkins, Sr.

Kreg Jenkins, Sr.

Jul 23, 2018

Kreg "Beddie Boy" Jenkins was born in Albany, Georgia on December 27, 1954. He was the son of Hazel and Robert Lewis Jenkins. He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and later studied carpentry at Albany Technical Collee. At the age of 13, Kreg began working at the Albany Herald as a paper boy. His drive,...

Johnnie Mae Childs Green

Johnnie Mae Childs Green

Jul 23, 2018

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 A Time to be Born: Sister Johnnie Mae Childs Green was born on March 29, 1937 in Newton, Georgia to the late Henry Childs, Sr. and Arrie Trice Childs. A Time to Plant: At an early age, she gave her life to...

Susie Mae Carter

Susie Mae Carter

Jul 22, 2018

Susie Mae Kelly Carter was born June 27, 1958, in Colquitt, Georgia. She was the daughter of Caldonia Kelly and the late O.C. Kelly. On July 22, 2018, she transitioned to her heavenly home. She received her formal education in Miller County and graduated from Bethel High School in 1976, Colquitt, GA. At an early age, she confessed Christ at...

Wilson Tramaine Tolbert

Wilson Tramaine Tolbert

Jul 20, 2018

Mr. Wilson Tramaine Tolbert, son of Wilson Tolbert and Joanne Jolly was born March 1st, 1980 in Dawson, Georgia. He departed this life on July 20th, 2018 UM Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland. He attended Lillie Cooper Primary, Carver Elementary, and Terrell County High School (graduating class of 1998) in Dawson. He recently graduated from Albany State University...

Alden Hammond

Alden Hammond

Jul 19, 2018

Alden Hammond, son of Louise Hammond Reed and the late McArthur Daniels, was born in Morgan, Georgia on April 10, 1968. He was the oldest of eight siblings. During his early childhood, he attended the public schools of Lee County, graduating from Lee County High School. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age. Over...

Tony Lee Floyd

Tony Lee Floyd

Jul 19, 2018

Tony Lee Floyd was born in Albany, Georgia on August 20, 1966. He was the son of the late John and Ardessa Floyd. He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he actively participated in numerous school organizations and activities. Early in life, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. As a father and grandfather,...

Ricky Lofton

Ricky Lofton

Jul 19, 2018

Ricky Lofton, 58, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his residence in Albany, Georgia.

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