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Ronnie Young

Ronnie Young

Mar 24, 2018

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Be Born: Ronnie Young was born in Leesburg, Georgia on June 4, 1960, to the late Johnny Young and Ola Mae Guess Young. A Time to Learn: During the early years of his life, he received his formal education in...

Ethel S. Hilliard

Ethel S. Hilliard

Mar 16, 2018

Ethel S. Hilliard, 82, of Albany, died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.

Eva L. Walker

Eva L. Walker

Mar 15, 2018

Eva Latimer Walker, daughter of the late Terry and Laura Iverson Latimer, was born in Terrell County, Georgia on July 19, 1934. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Terrell County, participating in various school functions and activities. Very early in life, she heeded the call of Christ and began her Christian journey. In...

Melvin L. Thomas

Melvin L. Thomas

Mar 14, 2018

Melvin Thomas, Sr., son of the late Quincy Thomas and Rossi Bell Harris Thomas, was born in Albany, Georgia on October 14, 1947. During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County. In later school years, he continued his education at the Job Corp Center where he was trained in welding In 1967, Melvin...

Albert Samuel Edwards

Albert Samuel Edwards

Mar 12, 2018

Albert Edwards was born in Emory, Virginia on July 10, 1929. He was the beloved son of the late John and Willie Edwards. He received his formal education in the Virginia School District where he participated in numerous school functions and events. Albert received the call for military service in 1952 and served in the United States Army. While enlisted,...

Helen Lillie Bell Edwards

Helen Lillie Bell Edwards

Mar 11, 2018

Helen Lillie-Bell Shaw Williamson-Edwards, beloved daughter of Walter and Lena Shaw, was born in Alamance County, North Carolina on August 24, 1927. She was the seventh of ten siblings. Her elementary and secondary education was received in the Burlington, North Carolina School System. From a very early age, Helen was nurtured in the Word of God. As a youth, she...

Nethema Anthony Brown

Nethema Anthony Brown

Mar 11, 2018

Nethema Anthony Brown, daughter of the late William and Leila Anthony, was born in Calhoun County, Georgia on October 30, 1933. She was the sixth child of eight sisters and brothers. Growing up in Arlington, Georgia, she attended the public schools of Calhoun County and was active in numerous school functions and activities. From a very early age, she was...

Mark Wade Johnson

Mark Wade Johnson

Mar 10, 2018

Mark Wade Johnson, beloved son of the late Beatrice Frazier, was born in Bronx, New York on September 12, 1964. During the early years of his life, he attended the school in New York and participated in numerous school activities and functions. In later years, he relocated to Albany, Georgia where he met and married the love of his life,...

Austin Luigi Yenni

Austin Luigi Yenni

Mar 6, 2018

Austin L. Yenni, 36, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his residence in Leesburg, Georgia.

Inez Moore Nix Turner

Inez Moore Nix Turner

Mar 5, 2018

Inez Moore Nix Turner, beloved daughter of the late Geneva and Arthur Moore, was born in Baconton, Georgia on November 2, 1944. She was a life-long resident of Albany, Georgia and was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. From a very early age, she was nurtured in the Word of God. As a youth,...

Clyde M. Crump

Clyde M. Crump

Mar 3, 2018

Clyde Mack Crump, son of the late Leon and Bertha Lee Crump, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on July 8, 1955. During his early childhood, he attended the public schools of Worth County. After relocating to Albany with his family, he became a student in the Dougherty County School System. Over the years, Clyde took pride in the services that...

Jewel W. Proctor

Jewel W. Proctor

Mar 2, 2018

Jewel Proctor was born in Albany, Georgia on December 24, 1947. She was the third of ten sisters and brothers born to the late Steve and Jewel Williams. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System where she participated in various school functions and activities. Very early in life, she professed her faith and belief in Christ. She later...

Melvin C. Grimes

Melvin C. Grimes

Mar 2, 2018

Melvin Charles Brown, beloved son of Flora Grimes and the late Artis Brown, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on June 24, 1963. He was educated in the Worth County School System, and was a 1983 graduate of Worth County High School. During his high school years, he was a star athlete, participating in Track and Field and football. A man...

B.J. Harris Jr.

B.J. Harris Jr.

Feb 27, 2018

B. J. Harris, Jr. was born in Dawson, Georgia on May 29, 1965. He was the beloved son of Mary Dean Harris and the late B. J. Harris, Sr. During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Lee County, including Lee County High School where he participated in numerous school events and activities. As a...

Timothy L. Baker

Timothy L. Baker

Feb 26, 2018

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3: 1 A Time to Be Born: Timothy L. Baker was born in Albany, Georgia. He was the son of Patricia Holmes and Johnny Baker. A Time to Learn: He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty Comprehensive High School where he...

Neva J. Parks

Neva J. Parks

Feb 24, 2018

Neva J. Parks, 63, of Albany, Georgia died at her residence Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Buffy Nichole Daniels

Buffy Nichole Daniels

Feb 23, 2018

Remembering Her Life August 12, 1976 ~ February 23, 2018 Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean, I'll miss you until we meet again! Buffy Nichole Daniels was born to Saralyn Daniels and the late McArthur Daniels, August 12, 1976. She received her primary and secondary education in the Calhoun County School System. She was...

Sam E. Brown

Sam E. Brown

Feb 17, 2018

Sam E. Brown, beloved son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Brown, was born in Early County—Hilton Community on January 11, 1930. He was the 14th child and last surviving sibling of 15 brothers and sisters in the Henry Brown legacy. Growing up in Early County, Sam was eager to make his own way in the world. He left home...

Roosevelt Mathis

Roosevelt Mathis

Feb 11, 2018

Roosevelt Mathis, 82, of Albany, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Pruitt Health- Palmyra Nursing Home in Albany, Georgia. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Mary Lavette Tumblin

Mary Lavette Tumblin

Feb 10, 2018

Mary Lavett Tumblin, beloved daughter of Shirley Tumblin Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on May 24, 1974. She received her formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe Comprehensive High School. During the early years of her life, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was faithful in her study of God's Word...

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