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Arthur Lee Morris, Jr.
May 27, 2018
Arthur Lee Morris, Jr., son of Arthur Lee Morris, Sr. and Rosa Mae Morris-Thomas, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 20, 1956. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where he participated in numerous school programs and activities. Over the years, Arthur worked untiringly in the construction industry. He was totally committed to his...
Christine Mercer
May 26, 2018
Mrs. Christine Hill Mercer was born in Lawrenceville, Virginia on March , 1925. She was the beloved daughter of the late Anna Hill and Robert Trotter. Christine spent most of her life in Newark, New Jersey, where she received her formal education in the Newark Public School System. From a very early age, Christine was nurtured in the Word of...
Verdelle Mathis
May 23, 2018
Verdell Mathis, beloved daughter of the late Funnell Moultrie and Lucille Miller, was born in Albany, Georgia on December 24, 1958. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School. She continued her quest for knowledge at Albany Technical College where she earned an Associate's degree in Horticulture. From a very early age, Verdell was nurtured in...
Melvin Ellis
May 15, 2018
When evening comes and shadows fall and the one we love must answer the call." On Tuesday, Melvin Ellis received a call—-an offer he couldn't refuse, for an appointment from which he will not return, to a land where he will never grow old. Melvin is at rest now and rejoicing in his new home. God has promised us that...
Lillie Holsey
May 14, 2018
Time to Be Born: Lillie Bell Porter Holsey, daughter o the late Ozell and Lessie Kleckley Porter, began her season of life on May 26, 1937, in Lee County, Georgia. A Time to Learn: During the early years of her life, she received her formal education at the Chokee School in Lee County. A Time to Serve: Lillie had the...
Janice Virleen Browner
May 14, 2018
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Be Born: Minister Janice Virleen Bray-Browner, daughter of the late Fredrick Douglas Bray and Ozzie Rutland Seay, began her earthly journey in Albany, Georgia on December 27, 1953. A Time to Learn: She was a product of the Dougherty County...
Quavante' Ross
May 12, 2018
Quavante' Marquez Ross, Sr., son of Sandra Denise Ross, was born in Albany, Georgia on January 12, 1995. He was the youngest of five siblings. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County and actively participated in numerous school functions. Throughout his youth, Quavante' was very a persistent, determined young man who lived life to the fullest and never shied...
Charlie Jackson Daniels
May 12, 2018
Charlie J. Daniels, 92, of Baconton, Georgia died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
Josie Rine Leverette
May 11, 2018
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 A Time to Be Born: Josie Rine Jackson Leverette was born in Morgan, Georgia on May 28, 1950. She was the first child of eight children born into the family of the late Luerine and Johnny Jackson, Sr. A Time to Learn:...
Key'Anna Laday'Sha White
May 10, 2018
Key'Anna LaDaysha White was born on May 31, 1994 in Albany, Georgia. She was the daughter of Jennifer S. White and Gregory Kegler. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Lee County, including Lee County High School. She graduated in 2014, having participated in numerous school organizations and activities. As a youth, Key'Anna professed...
Jeannie Jackson, Jr.
May 9, 2018
Jeannie Jackson, Jr., son of the late Jeannie Jackson, Sr. and Thelma Louise Debnam, was born in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina. At an early age, he was reared under the guardianship of his paternal aunt, the late Flora Jackson. He received his formal education in the Vance County School System, including Pinkston Street Elementary and Vance High School where...
Russell Sweney
May 8, 2018
Russell Sweney, 77, of Albany died Friday, May 4, 2018 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
Eddie Chaney, Jr.
May 8, 2018
Reflections of His Life To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1 A TIME TO BE BORN: Eddie Chaney, Jr. was born on February 5, 1943 in Albany, Georgia to the late Eddie, Sr. and Edna Chaney. A TIME TO LEARN: Eddie, Jr. was educated in the Dougherty County School System....
Tamika Deshawn Green
May 6, 2018
Tamika Deshawn Green was born in Albany, Georgia on October 17, 1977. She graduated from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1996 and Darton State College in 2009 where she majored in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for various medical facilities for over 9 years. Tamika was a veteran and served in the United States Army and the Army...
Bessie Mae Johnson
May 4, 2018
Bessie Mae Williams Johnson was born in Newton, Georgia on March 7, 1932. She was the beloved daughter of Charlie and Estella Williams. During the early years of life, she received her formal education in the Baker County and Dougherty County School Systems. Bessie had the great advantage of growing up in a home in which the Lord was feared...
Reatha Roberts
May 2, 2018
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 A Time to Be Born: Reatha was born in Damascus, Georgia on October 5, 1948. She was the oldest child of the late Odell and Inez Roberts. A Time to Learn: After relocating to Sarasota, Florida with her family at an early...
Genie Walker Jenkins
Apr 30, 2018
Genie W. Jenkins was born in Albany, Georgia on October 1, 1941, to the late Ellen Gary and Peter Brown. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County. After moving to Peekskill, New York, she continued her education and graduated from Peekskill High School having participated in numerous school activities and events. At...
Luretha Harris
Apr 30, 2018
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 A Time to Be Born: Luretha Lewis Harris was born in Albany, Georgia to the late Adonis Marshall and Lucille Holmes Lewis . A Time to Learn: She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe High School where she was...
Jaqueline Marshall
Apr 30, 2018
Jaqueline Marshall of Albany, Georgia died at her residence, Monday, April 30, 2018.
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