Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, and cousin. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.   Melanie, a native of Albany, Georgia expired on December 29, 2023, at Pruitt Nursing Home in Albany, Georgia.  For those unable to attend in person, the funeral will be available for...

Dec 25, 2023

Dec 24, 2023

Lorenza Brown was born October 16, 1957, in Dawson, Georgia, to William B. Brown and Ethel Shannon Brown.

At an early age, Lorenza confessed his life to Christ and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia. Lorenza graduated from Americus High School in 1976 and was also attended Fort Valley State University. While at Fort Valley, he joined the Phi...

Dec 22, 2023

 

Ida Ruth Terrell was born September 10, 1954 in Lee County Georgia to the late L. C. Terrell and Ola Mae Campbell Terrell.

Ida received her education in the Lee County Public School System. She was a graduate of Lee County High School. In 1977, she moved to Newark, New Jersey where she became educated and worked in the...

Dec 19, 2023

Please click the link below for the Celebration of Life for Ms. Sarah Williams. Also, the livestream service can be viewed on the funeral home Facebook page at: Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors.      Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 A.M

Event: Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors  

435 Dunbar Lane

Albany, Georgia 31701

https://youtube.com/live/tu-sln5wsPs

 

Sarah Williams “Sister” was born on June...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Susie Mae Wallace was born in Leesburg, Georgia on February 05, 1949 to the late Johnny Wallace and the late Mary Carter Kelley. Her maternal grandparents were the late Peter Carter and the late Susie Cook Carter. They had an enduring influence on Susie and all of her siblings.

Susie was educated in the Lee County Public School. She...

Dec 12, 2023

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Dec 11, 2023

In Lieu of flowers in honor of Mother Rosie Fowler, the family request that you donate to Alzheimers Outreach, 229 North Jackson Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.

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Dec 4, 2023

Jonathan Michael Collins-Collier aka “JAY” was born on October 17, 2003, to the late Ms. Darnetta Champion and Jonathan ”Jaycee” Collins of Columbus, Georgia.

At an early age, Jonathan was adopted by Ms. Wynette Collier. He began his education in the Montezuma area. Later in life, Jay moved to Americus, Georgia with his parents Monica and Walter Young who...

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Nov 18, 2023

The Omega Chapter of Mr. Anthony Myrick, affectionately known as “Tony” was written on November 18, 2023, when he was called home to eternal rest. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1968 to Jacqueline Myrick and Aaron Yarbrough. At an early age, he was introduced to God at Jerusalem Grove Baptist Church in Smithville, GA where he...

Nov 16, 2023