Obituaries

Jun 9, 2025

Dale Roberts, beloved son of the late J. L. Jones and Elizabeth Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on XXXX.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, including Westover High School.  Throughout school, he was a very conscientious, considerate young man with a yearning to be of service and help others.  He continued...

Jun 8, 2025

Member Lee Holsey, Jr., son of the late Member Lee Holsey, Sr. and Minnie Robinson Holsey, was born in Lee County, Georgia on February 27, 1955.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. Throughout school, he actively participated in various school functions and activities while gaining valuable industrial skills that followed him into...

Jun 4, 2025

Birth is the miracle and life is the gift. From eternity, time was gifted the life of Jennifer Marie Gordon born on May 18, 1988 in Albany, GA. She was the beloved daughter of Marilyn Gordon and Clemmie Thomas. Her journey through life was marked by stupendous style, grace, love and support for her family and friends.

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Jun 2, 2025

Ida Mae Cross was born in Vienna, Georgia on May 18, 1940, to the late Carrie Dykes.  Educated by the Dooly County School System, Ida grew up in Vienna, GA. It is said, life is a story of transitions. This proved true for Ida Mae when she later moved to Albany, GA.

In 1956, Ida found love...

Jun 1, 2025

Maggie Wheeler Jones Carter,  was born in Meigs, Georgia on February 2, 1936. She was the beloved daughter of the late Eddie Wheeler and Lennie Redding.

Growing up in Leary, Georgia, she received her formal education in the Calhoun County School System.  Throughout school, she was a lively, energetic student and a ray of sunshine to teachers,...

May 28, 2025

Glenis Gibson Bradford, born on August 4, 1955, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. The beloved daughter of the late Lizzie R. King and Chansie Gibson Sr., Glenis lived a life full of grace, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. She was the cherished wife of Zack Bradford...

May 25, 2025

Mathis Seay, Sr., affectionately known as Sonny, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on April 4, 1941.  He was the beloved son of John Seay, Sr. and Floyzelle Jones.

While Mathis' education level was limited to his elementary school years, he was a life-long learner with a strong curiosity and an internal desire to learn and grow.  At...

May 23, 2025

Janice Wallace was born March 22, 1978. She was the daughter of Willie Wright and Clara Wallace. She attended the Dougherty County School system where she was a proud Dougherty High Trojan. Janice considered herself to be a social butterfly. She never met a stranger. Her energy would not let you forget her. She loved to have fun with...

May 20, 2025

Mr. Carl T. Green, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

May 18, 2025

Mr. James Clyde Spurlin departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

May 16, 2025

Ms. Shirley Temple Clinton departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025.

May 16, 2025

Ms. Lorell Sanders Robinson departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025.

May 14, 2025

Though God may not reveal his reasons, he has revealed his character.  He makes no mistakes.  His ways are higher than ours, beyond our understanding.  Yet in our sorrow, we find peace in knowing.  He watches over us with perfect love and wisdom.

Robert Lorenzo Jones, Jr. was born on March 31, 1986, to Robert Jones, Sr....

May 10, 2025

The journey of life for Johnny Will Goodson began in Leary, Georgia on August 29, 1952.  He was the beloved son of the late Bennie Lee Goodson and Pearlie Mae Goodson.

He received his elementary and secondary education in the Calhoun County School System.  Endearingly called "Cooda" by family, friends, and classmates, Johnny was a very perceptive...

May 9, 2025

Ms. Evelyn Bradford was born on January 14, 1941, in Worth County, Georgia.  She was the eldest of nine children in the union of the late Mr. Horace Bradford and Mrs. Willie Bell Bradford.

Evelyn joined Friendship Baptist Church in Oakfield, Georgia (now Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist) at an early age, where she served faithfully as one...

May 8, 2025

Ms. Daisy J. Summerset departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

May 7, 2025

Dionte Nelson, age 34, completed his final assignment and graduated from this earthly life on May 7, 2025, entering eternal rest in the loving arms of God. With grace and quiet strength, he returned home, his ultimate reward after a life well-lived.

In his short 34 years, Dionte accomplished more than many do in a lifetime. Dionte...

May 4, 2025

Carolyn Wilson White, beloved daughter of Johnny Wilson and the late Doris Merritt Bryant, was born June 9, 1947, in Worth County, Georgia.

At a very early age, Carolyn accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church.  She dearly loved the Lord and remained an humble and faithful service—always giving God the glory...

May 2, 2025

Dionysus Donté Smith, son of Linda Jane Terrell and Willie James Smith, Jr., was born in Albany, Georgia on March 23, 1992.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 2010. While at Monroe, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, included the Fellowship of Christian...

Apr 30, 2025

Early April 30, 2025, God's Heavenly Angels appeared, and our beloved Mother peacefully slipped into her eternal resting place with the Lord.

Rutha Pearl was born August 9, 1938, in Sylvester, Georgia to the Late Mrs. (Ma) Polly Anderson and Mr. Nesby Cosby. She was affectionally know as Pearl. She received her education at Zion Grove Baptist...