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Juanita Ann Jefferson
Sep 13, 2017
Juanita Ann Jefferson, daughter of the late Parthina Green and Harvis Davis, was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on November 14, 1942.
During the early years of her life, she attended the Macon County public schools and participated in numerous school functions and activities. Her deep thirst for knowledge stirred her to continue her education...
Alonzo Robinson
Sep 13, 2017
Alonzo Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia on April 9, 1947, to the late Ruth Armstead and Leon Williams. He was later adopted by the late Missouri and Will Robinson.
He attended the public schools of Dougherty County, including Monroe and Albany High Schools where he participated in numerous school extra-curricular activities and functions....
Douglas Tyler Young
Sep 13, 2017
Douglas Tyler Young, the son of Betty McClaine Young and the late Carvin Douglas, was born in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York on February 1, 1966.
A lifelong resident of Staten Island, he attended school in Richmond County and played basketball during his middle and high school years. In 1979, he displayed some...
Bennie Lee Lofton
Sep 12, 2017
Bennie Lee Lofton, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The remains have been cremated.
William Ricky Lamar
Sep 12, 2017
William Ricky Lamar, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The remains have been cremated.
John Lucious Walton, Jr.
Sep 12, 2017
John Lucious Walton Jr., son of Mattie Lou Barnes and the late John Walton, Sr., was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 20, 1941.
He attended the public schools of Treutlen County and Dougherty County, graduating from Monroe High School. He continued his quest for knowledge at Albany Technical School in the area of...
Christopher Bradley
Sep 11, 2017
Christopher Bradley, 37, died Monday, September 11, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Erek Cowan Bradley
Sep 11, 2017
Erek Bradley, son of Charlie and Mary Alice Bradley, was born in Albany, Georgia on June 28, 1974.
He attended the pubic schools of Dougherty County, including Dougherty High School where he participated in various school activities.
He was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, LaTrina...
Geraldine Williams Lucas
Sep 7, 2017
Geraldine Williams Lucas, beloved daughter of the late Hannah Tell, was born in Leesburg, Georgia on January 30, 1926. She was the second child born into a family of 12 siblings.
During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Lee County.
Having professed her belief...
James R. Williams
Sep 7, 2017
James R. "Bo" Williams, beloved son of the late L. C. and Ethel Lee Carter Williams, was born in Baker County, Georgia on January 30, 1945. He was the youngest of three children who were reared by strong loving parents and grandparents (the late Lucy and Luke Carter).
He was educated in the public...
Gwendolyn Green Williams
Sep 7, 2017
Gwendolyn Green Williams, died Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The remains have been cremated.
Minnie Lee Davis Stringer
Sep 6, 2017
Minnie Lee Davis Stringer, the oldest daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Mae (Ma Bright) Davis, was born in Blakely Georgia on December 6, 1923. She attended the public schools of Early County.
Minnie Lee loved and enjoyed her place of worship and the friends that she made there.
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Homer Jefferson Shaw
Sep 1, 2017
Homer Jefferson Shaw was born in Clay County, Georgia on June 5, 1945. He was the son of the late Lorene and Frank Jefferson Shaw.
He attended the public schools of Baker County, including East Baker High School where he participated in various school functions and activities.
While yet a...
Josie Ann Turner Hayes
Sep 1, 2017
Josie Ann Turner Hayes was born in Moultrie, Georgia on November 1, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Lucious and Queenette Sheffield Addison.
She attended the public schools of Colquitt County and participated in various school functions and activities.
At a very early age, she accepted Christ as...
Terry Ellis, Sr.
Aug 27, 2017
Terry Ellis, Sr., son of the late Willie James Dorsey and Annie Pearl Ellis, was born in Albany, Georgia on April 18, 1956.
He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he participated in various school functions and activities.
He was united in holy matrimony to...
Laura Mae Willis Perry
Aug 27, 2017
Laura Mae Willis Perry, 83 of Marietta, formally of Albany, died Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Elmcroft of Milford Chase in Marietta.
Bobbie Williams
Aug 27, 2017
Bobbie Eugene Williams was born in Ocala, Florida on July 15, 1958. He was the son of Thelma Williams and David Davis. At an early age, he moved to Miami, Florida to live with his aunt.
As a youth, he began his fellowship with Christ at Greater Bethel AME Church in Miami. He later united with...
Roosevelt Mansfield, Jr.
Aug 27, 2017
Roosevelt Mansfield, Jr., 65, of Albany, died Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Kipp Marquel Ross
Aug 25, 2017
Kipp Marquel "Kidd" Ross was a product of the proud parents of Lenita Davis Pierre and Hubert Ross, Sr., along with his stepfather, Andrice Pierre. His sunrise began in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia on March 4, 1994, and sunset on August 25, 2017, in Albany, Georgia.
He and his parents attended the Rhema Word...
Sheila Roland
Aug 21, 2017
Sheila Roland, of Smithville, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at her residence.
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