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Juanita Ann Jefferson

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Christopher Bradley

Sep 11, 2017

Christopher Bradley, 37, died Monday, September 11, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Erek Cowan Bradley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Sheila Roland

Aug 21, 2017

Sheila Roland, of Smithville, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at her residence.

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