Obituaries

Mrs. Andrea Mechelle Brown-Spence

Mrs. Andrea Mechelle Brown-Spence

Jun 14, 2024

Mrs. Andrea Mechelle Brown-Spence was born to Varmin “Deese” Brown, Sr., and Cathy R. Brown on June 19, 1984, in Albany, Georgia. She joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized at a very young age by the late Rev. R.N. Elzia.

She received her early childhood education in the Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia, and graduated from...

Deacon Reginald "Gene" Eugene Merritt I

Deacon Reginald "Gene" Eugene Merritt I

Jun 14, 2024

A Time to Be Born: Mr. Reginald Eugene Merritt was born on December 11, 1964 in Washington D.C. to Arthur B. Merritt and Freida Y. Williams. He was blessed to be reared under the love, care and discipline of the late William and Ruby Merritt

A Time to Live: Reginald was educated in the Americus City School System, and he graduated...

Mr.Phillip Tommie "HoneyBun" Blackshear

Mr.Phillip Tommie "HoneyBun" Blackshear

Jun 13, 2024

A Time To Be Born: Phillip Tommie Blackshear, a radiant beacon of light and love was born on November 28, 1965, to the late Alice Williams and Tommie Blackshear in Blakely, GA.

A Time To Live: Phillip was educated in the Early County School System. Phillip worked at Birdsong Peanuts for many years until his health failed him. Phillip then worked...

Dr. Eugene Garfield Sherman Jr.

Dr. Eugene Garfield Sherman Jr.

Jun 8, 2024

A scholarship fund is being established in Memory of Dr. Eugene Sherman Jr. at the Albany State University Foundation. Person who desire to make contributions can submit as follows:

Albany State University Foundation

504 College Drive | Albany, Georgia 31705

Memo Line: Dr. Eugene Sherman Jr. Scholarship

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Robinson II

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Robinson II

Jun 7, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Robinson, II was born on April 3, 1971, to Benjamin Franklin Robinson and Gloria Bennett Robinson at Moody AFB Hospital, Valdosta GA. He was affectionately called “Benjee, Ben, Worm and Germany.” His life departure was sudden on June 7, 2024; as a shock with deep wounds and are gravely felt by his family and countless others. Still we...

Mr. Erick Smoak

Mr. Erick Smoak

May 18, 2024

Erick N. Smoak, beloved son of Leslie Frazier and Erick Smoak, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2024 at Emory Hillandale Hospital, leaving a legacy of love and memories. Erick joined Pleasant View M. B. Church at an early age and became a choir member. In pursuit of knowledge, he attended New Hope Pre-K in Pelham, Georgia, Mitchell Co. Elementary...

Mr. Lester Hanks

Mr. Lester Hanks

May 11, 2024



Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Lester Hanks Sr. and Julia Mae Hanks; two sisters, Leslie Lee Harp and Wedia Mae Belk, and one brother Jessie Hanks.

Lester was married to the late Barbara Davis Hanks to this union two young men were born Corly (Tamesha) Hanks Phenix City, Alabama and Brian Hanks, Blakey Georgia. Lester has one...