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Wanda Winkfield
Dec 24, 2017
Wanda Winkfield, 61 of Albany, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus.
Samuel Earl Thomas
Dec 19, 2017
Mr. Samuel Earl Thomas was born February 7, 1955 to the late Marvin and Bertha Thomas of Blakely, Georgia.
Mr. Thomas attended the public schools of Dougherty County, elementary and secondary. Many years later he resumed his education at the Albany Technical College where he thrived as he learned computer skills, horticulture lawn care...
Norman Taylor
Dec 19, 2017
Norman Taylor, 67 of Albany, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Willson Hospice House.
Satianna "Rudy" Lashanna Nicole Williams
Dec 18, 2017
A Time to be Born... Santianna Will iams affectionately known as "Rudy" entered this earthly journey on February 21, 1986 to James Williams and the late Jacquelyn Williams in Albany, Georgia. She was the second child of five siblings. She was affectionately known as "Sandy" to her father. She was preceded in death by her...
Lil Lilly
Dec 17, 2017
Lil "Bear" Lilly, beloved son of the late Dan and Lucille Smith Lilly, was born in Newton, Georgia on November 20, 1947.
He received his formal education in the Baker County School System, including East Baker High School where he participated in various school activities.
Throughout his childhood, Lil was...
Minnie Lee Mcdonald
Dec 17, 2017
Minnie Lee McDonald, daughter of the late Hillard McDonald, Sr. and Willie Wilbon McDonald, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on March 7, 1941.
She received her formal education in the Lee County School System.
During the early years of her life, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and...
Rutha Lewis Ansley
Dec 15, 2017
Rutha Lewis Ansley, daughter of the late Gladys and Willie C. Nelson, was born in Beuna Vista, Georgia on February 5, 1949.
She received her formal education in the elementary and secondary schools of Dougherty County where she was active in numerous school organizations and activities.
In her adult life,...
Clarence Taylor
Dec 14, 2017
Clarence Taylor, son of the late Rushie B. Harold and John Henry Taylor, Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on May 10, 1952.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he participated in various school functions.
Clarence was profoundly devoted to his family and friends...
Derrick Dontay Slaughter
Dec 11, 2017
Derrick D. Slaughter, son of Ruby Dean Slaughter and the late Willie L. Williams, was born in Albany, Georgia on March 5, 1978.
He received his formal education in the public schools of Dougherty County where he was active in various school functions and activities.
At an early...
Eugene Jones
Dec 11, 2017
Eugene Jones, son of the late Annie Lou and J. B. Jones, was born in Albany, Georgia on February 4, 1959.
He grew up in Albany where he attended the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty High School. While at Dougherty, was an exemplary player on the Trojan's football team.
...Henry Lee Thomas
Dec 9, 2017
Henry Lee Thomas was born in Albany, Georgia on October 6, 1953. He was the beloved son of the late Loies and Margaret Thomas..
During the early years of his life, Henry attended the public schools of Dougherty County where he participated in various school activities.
He was united in...
Charlene Anderson
Dec 6, 2017
Charlene Marshall Anderson, beloved daughter of the late Charlie Marshall and Christine Devine Marshall, was born in Leary, Georgia on February 27, 1954. She was educated in the Calhoun County School System, including H . T. Singleton High School where she was active in numerous school activities and organizations. From a very early age, Charlene was immersed in the...
Victoria Miles
Dec 6, 2017
Victoria Miles, 25, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Mary Lee Boone
Dec 6, 2017
Mary McClendon Boone was born in Albany, Georgia on December 11, 1947 to the late Albert and Annie McClendon.
She was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System. At an early age, she accepted her Lord and Savior and united with New Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her...
Shelly James Keaton
Dec 6, 2017
Shelley James Keaton was born to late Lorenzo Keaton Sr. and Katie Keaton on November 2, 1950 in Albany, Georgia.
Shelley accepted Christ at an early age and became amember of Beulah Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. He also attended Dougherty County Public Schools in Albany, where he excelled in mathematics. While he was...
Linda Jean Keith
Dec 4, 2017
Linda Jean Keith was born in Albany, Georgia on August 12, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Alice Mae Thompson Burns and Johnny L. K. Gardner. She was educated in the public schools of Dougherty County.
Loving mother, dedicated sister, nurturing aunt, caring cousin, and loyal friend, Linda was a selfless person...
Barbara Woodson
Dec 4, 2017
Barbara Woodson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 1941 to Albert and Marion (McGee) Woodson. She departed this life on December 4, 2017 in Albany, Georgia at 7:40 p.m. Barbara was a member of the Beattie Road Church of Christ for the last three years until health issues kept her from attending. Barbara Woodson touched many people...
Michelle Joyner
Dec 3, 2017
Michelle Joyner, 48, died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Deacon Elzie L. Clark, Jr.
Nov 25, 2017
Deacon Elzie L. Clark, Jr., 67 of Albany, died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Willson Hospice House.
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