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Wanda Winkfield

Wanda Winkfield

Dec 24, 2017

Wanda Winkfield, 61 of Albany, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus.

Samuel Earl Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Henry Lee Thomas

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

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

Victoria Miles

Dec 6, 2017

Victoria Miles, 25, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Mary Lee Boone

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

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

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

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...

Thomas Anthony Dixon

Thomas Anthony Dixon

Dec 3, 2017

Thomas Anthony Dixon, 50, died Sunday, December 3, 2017.

Michelle Joyner

Michelle Joyner

Dec 3, 2017

Michelle Joyner, 48, died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Deacon Elzie L. Clark, Jr.

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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