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Ira Devon "Von" Cooper

Ira Devon "Von" Cooper

Oct 3, 2026

Ira Devon “Von” Cooper, born on January 15, 1947, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 79.

Mr. Cooper will be remembered with respect and honor by all who knew him. His life spanned nearly eight decades, and his memory will remain with those who pause to reflect on the years he lived and the presence he brought...

Mable Nancy Woods

Mable Nancy Woods

Oct 1, 2026

Mable Nancy Woods passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born on January 15, 1932, Mable Nancy Woods lived a long life that spanned generations and touched many who knew her. She will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and affection by all who had the privilege of sharing in her life.

Family and friends are invited to honor...

Sharon "Shebo" Gardner

Sharon "Shebo" Gardner

Oct 1, 2026

Sharon “Shebo” Gardner passed away on October 1, 2026, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She was born on December 31, 1966.

Known to many as “Shebo,” Sharon will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew her. Her passing brings sorrow to those whose lives were touched by her presence, and her memory will be...

Quintavis D. Styles

Quintavis D. Styles

Sep 29, 2026

Quintavis D.  Styles passed away on September 29, 2026, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was 30 years old.

Born on August 8, 1996, Quintavis will be remembered by many that knew him.  His name was carried with familiarity, affection, and presence. His passing brings sorrow to all who knew and loved him, and his memory will be...

Elizabeth Nancy Quimby

Elizabeth Nancy Quimby

Sep 29, 2026

Elizabeth Nancy Quimby passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on October 21, 1941, and her long life spanned decades of change, memory, and connection.

Those who knew Elizabeth will remember her life with gratitude and respect, honoring the years she lived and the place she held in the hearts of others. Her passing...

Paul Thomas, Jr.

Paul Thomas, Jr.

Sep 28, 2026

Paul Thomas, Jr. passed away on September 28, 2026, at his residence in Albany, Georgia. He was born on May 30, 1943, and lived a long life marked by the years and experiences that shaped those who knew and loved him.

Mr. Thomas will be remembered with respect and affection as family and friends honor his life and memory. His passing...

Jimmie Lou Edwards Wheeler

Jimmie Lou Edwards Wheeler

Sep 28, 2026

Jimmie Lou Edwards Wheeler, 68, passed away on September 28, 2026, at her residence in Moultrie, Georgia.

Born on August 29, 1958, Jimmie Lou Edwards Wheeler lived a life that will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew her. Her passing brings sorrow to all who shared in her life and friendship, and her memory will remain cherished.

A...

Elder Reuben Lee Richardson, Sr.

Elder Reuben Lee Richardson, Sr.

Sep 27, 2026

Elder Reuben Lee Richardson, Sr. passed away on September 27, 2026, at his residence in Albany, Georgia. He was born on February 16, 1938, and lived a long life marked by enduring presence and cherished memory.

Mr. Richardson will be remembered with respect and affection by all who knew him. His passing brings sorrow to those who loved him, while also...

Annie L. Anderson Carter

Annie L. Anderson Carter

Sep 27, 2026

Annie L. Anderson Carter passed away on September 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health Palmyra Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. She was born on June 30, 1945.

Her passing marks the close of a life that will be remembered with respect and care by those who knew her. Annie L. Anderson Carter’s memory remains with all who had the privilege of...

Glynn "Grip" Griffin, Jr.

Glynn "Grip" Griffin, Jr.

Sep 26, 2026

Glynn “Grip” Griffin, Jr. passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on August 22, 1972, he will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew him.

Known affectionately as “Grip,” Glynn carried a name and presence that will remain in the hearts of those who shared in his life. His passing brings deep sorrow,...

Lydia Mae Snipes

Lydia Mae Snipes

Sep 23, 2026

Lydia Mae Snipes, 59, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Born on August 17, 1967, Lydia Mae Snipes lived a life that will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew her. Her passing brings sorrow to all who shared in her life and friendship, and her memory will be cherished.

As...

Sidney L. Thomas, Jr.

Sidney L. Thomas, Jr.

Sep 23, 2026

Sidney L. Thomas, Jr., affectionately known to many as “Shot Doctor,” died on September 23, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on May 2, 1948, Sidney carried through his life a deep and lasting connection to basketball, not only as a sport, but as a way of teaching, encouraging, and bringing people together. He was a basketball coach whose influence...

Julie Zackery Fletcher

Julie Zackery Fletcher

Sep 22, 2026

Julie Zackery Fletcher passed away on September 22, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. She was born on April 5, 1963.

Her passing brings sorrow to all who knew her, and her life is remembered with respect and honor. May her memory remain a source of comfort to those who loved her.

Family and friends are invited to pay...

Torieno Jarrell Howard, Jr.

Torieno Jarrell Howard, Jr.

Sep 19, 2026

Torieno Jarrell Howard, Jr. departed this life on September 19, 2026, at the age of 18. He was born on March 16, 2008.

Though his time here was far too brief, Torieno’s life will be remembered with love, sorrow, and deep gratitude by those who knew him. His passing leaves a lasting ache in the hearts of all who held him...

Ernest "Bay Bay" Clinton, Jr.

Ernest "Bay Bay" Clinton, Jr.

Sep 17, 2026

Ernest “Bay Bay” Clinton, Jr. passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on January 1, 1950, Ernest was known to many by the affectionate name “Bay Bay.” He will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him and shared in his life.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a viewing...

Lawrence Douglas Russ

Lawrence Douglas Russ

Sep 13, 2026

Lawrence Douglas Russ departed this life on September 13, 2026, at the age of 26. Born on April 25, 2000, Lawrence’s time on earth was far too brief, and his passing brings deep sorrow to all who knew and loved him.

Lawrence will be remembered with love, tenderness, and gratitude for the life he lived and the presence he brought to...

John Calvin McNair

John Calvin McNair

Sep 12, 2026

John Calvin McNair passed away on September 12, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. He was born on December 19, 1956.

Mr. McNair will be remembered with respect and honor by all who knew him. His passing brings sorrow to those whose lives were touched by his presence, and his memory will remain cherished.

Family and friends are invited...

Johnnie Lawton

Johnnie Lawton

Sep 11, 2026

Johnnie Lawton passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 70.

Born on November 30, 1955, Johnnie will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him. His life spanned seven decades, and his memory remains with all who had the privilege of sharing in his presence.

As family and friends mourn his passing, they also honor the...

Hermine Allen Miller

Hermine Allen Miller

Sep 10, 2026

Hermine Allen Miller passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on December 5, 1933.

Her long life spanned more than nine decades, and her memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Hermine Allen Miller will be remembered with respect and gratitude as her family, friends, and community honor...

Sammy Lee Jackson

Sammy Lee Jackson

Sep 4, 2026

Sammy Lee Jackson, born on February 11, 1965, passed away on September 4, 2026.

Sammy will be remembered with respect and honor by all who knew him. His passing brings sorrow to those whose lives were touched by his presence, and his memory will remain cherished.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a viewing on September 10, 2026,...

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