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Lashawn Coe
Apr 27, 2018
Lashawn Coe was born in Albany, Georgia on July 8, 1965. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Coe Conley and the late Bobby Coe. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County and participated in numerous school activities and events. At a very early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Lashawn was a meticulous homemaker and...
Terrie Anita Harris James
Apr 24, 2018
Terrie Harris James was born in Albany, Georgia on January 8, 1967. She was the youngest of eight siblings born to the late Kaiser and Willie J. Harris. She attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School, graduating in 1985. She continued her education at Darton College where she earned an Associate degree in Psychology. She...
Marie Poole
Apr 21, 2018
Marie Duncan Stokes Poole was born in Cuthbert, Georgia on September 30, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Roy Duncan and Nancy Blackmond. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Randolph County. From a very early age, Marie was nurtured in the Word of God and accepted Christ as her Lord and...
Eva Adell Thomas
Apr 21, 2018
A Beautiful Legacy October 27, 1931 ~ April 21, 2018 Eva Adell Williams Thomas, affectionately known as "Mama", "Gramdma," "BIG Ma," and "my ole Lady," was born to the late Lillie Sally Barber on October 27, 1931, in Donaldsonville, Georgia. She was the only girl raised alongside her three brothers, two which preceded her in death, the late Joseph M....
Carolyn Faye Holsey
Apr 21, 2018
Carolyn Faye Riggins Holsey, the daughter of Gussie Riggins and the late Reverend Seth Riggins, was born in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 1951. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System and graduated from Monroe High School in 1970. While at Monroe, she was active in numerous school organizations and functions. She continued her education at Albany Junior...
Jesse James Washington
Apr 20, 2018
Brother Jessie Washington was born on July 17, 1957 in Acree, Georgia to the late Deacon Willie Washington and the late Mrs. Annie Lee Evans-Washington. Jesse was educated in the Dougherty County School System. The vines of his life were rooted in Acree, Georgia and Dougherty County, Georgia. At an early age, Jesse received Christ and was baptized. He later...
Undra Michael Chambers
Apr 20, 2018
Undra Michael Chambers was born in Phenix City, Alabama on July 1, 1964. He was the son of the late Albert Chambers, Sr. and Carrie King. He received his formal education in the Russell County School System where he actively participated in various school organizations and functions. He was united in holy matrimony Debbie Ingram. Their union stood the test...
Carolyn Michelle Luke
Apr 20, 2018
Carolyn Mechelle Luke was born in Albany, Georgia on March 1, 1968. She was the daughter of Samuel Luke and the late Josie Luke. She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County and was active in various school organizations and activities. Carolyn's love for children led her down the pathway to a career in childcare services....
Marlon Jon Binford
Apr 19, 2018
Marlon J. Binford was born in Albany, Georgia on September 15, 1972. He was the beloved son of Marion and Rudolph Jackson. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe Comprehensive High School and graduated in 1991. Marlon was a very unique young man and he greatly impacted everyone around him. He was so full of life that...
Zsanobia Juanece Foster
Apr 19, 2018
Zsanobia Juanece Foster, beloved daughter of Juanita Sherman and Willie "June Bug" Chester, was born in Albany, Georgia on September 6, 1972. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County. After moving to Panama City, Florida with her family, she attended Rutherford High School and graduated in 1990. While at Rutherford, she was...
Dr. Dianne Elizabeth Barlow Thomas
Apr 16, 2018
Dianne Elizabeth Barlow Thomas, beloved daughter of Elease Brockington Barlow and the late Ozell Barlow, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on December 13, 1951. From a very early age, she was nurtured in the Word of God. As a youth, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the Rocky Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she...
Tortesa Stevens
Apr 8, 2018
Tortesa Stevens Reese was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 3, 1973. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lucy Stevens. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County and graduated from Dougherty High School having participated in numerous school functions and activities. After graduation, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida in...
Katheryn B Harris
Apr 7, 2018
Katheryn Harris was born in Morgan, Georgia on March 19, 1938. She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie and Lucy Boyd. During her early years, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County. Very early in life, Katheryn accepted Christ as her personal Savior and began her journey with the Lord at New Jerusalem Baptist Church where she...
Aaron Nelson Marshall Sr
Apr 7, 2018
Aarom Nelson Marshall was born on November 7, 1937. He was the son of the late Memphis and Liza Posten Marshall. On April 7, 2018, he "fell asleep in death." John 11:11-13 As a young man, he attended Laster Elementary, Carver Jr. High and Monroe High Schools. He was awarded a scholarship to Savannah State College with a major in...
Annie Battle
Apr 6, 2018
Annie Battle, 73, of Plains died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Mary Lee Holsey
Apr 6, 2018
Mary Lee Holsey was born in Albany, Georgia on December 17, 1942. She was the beloved daughter of the late Members and Viola Bell Holsey. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County and was actively involved in numerous school organizations and activities. At an early age, she professed her faith and belief...
Toni V. Hill
Apr 6, 2018
Toni was born in Albany, Georgia on December 6, 1958. She was the third child born to Frankie Lee Holt Hill and the late Esco Hill. At a very early age, Toni confessed her faith and belief in Christ and united with the First Bethesda Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend J. A. Greer. She attended the...
Vince Allen Gilyard
Apr 5, 2018
The Time-Line of Vince Allen Gilyard's Life Vince Allen Gilyard was a very kind and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest. A Time to Be Born: May 23, 1959. A Time to Learn: Vince was educated in the Dougherty County School System; a 1978 graduate of Albany High School. A...
C. Ruth Jones Thomas
Apr 4, 2018
Remembering Her Life December 27, 1944 ~ April 4, 2018 Cyrinthia Ruth Jones Thomas was born in Dothan, Alabama on December 27, 1944. She was the beloved daughter of the late Revelt and Annie Victoria Jones. Growing up in Houston County, she was educated in the Dothan City School System, including Carver High School where she graduated in the class...
Wilson Roberts
Mar 24, 2018
Wilson Roberts, beloved son of the late Jerry and Tommie Roberts, was born in Webster County, Georgia on January 12, 1939. During the early years of his life, he attended school in Webster County. From a very young age, Wilson was nurtured in the Word of God. As a youth, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united...
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