Obituaries
Ms. Earnestine Taylor Jones
Jan 15, 2024
Please click the link below for the Celebration of Life for Ms. Earnestine Taylor Jones. Also, the livestream service can be viewed on the funeral home Facebook page at: Poteat-Wakefield Funeral Directors.
Event: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Service Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 P.M
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Earnestine Taylor Jones was born June 4, 1949 to the late Weedia Bryant Taylor and
Frank Taylor in...
Mrs. Shirley Johnson - Cook
Jan 11, 2024
Shirley Ann Johnson-Cook was born in Americus, Georgia January 27, 1959, to the parentage of the late Essie W. Taylor-Johnson and Joseph “Joe” Johnson. Shirley transitioned to be with the Lord late Wednesday night, January 10, 2024.
At an early age, Shirley joined Inspirational Church by Faith under the leadership of her uncle, the late Bishop John T. Taylor. Later...
Mr. Alonzo Williams Jr.
Jan 9, 2024
Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr. born December 19, 1938 passed on January 9, 2024. He was born in Apopka, Florida where he served as a City Commissioner and Businessman. In Albany, he was cared for by his son, Alonzo Williams III. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mrs. Betty Williams and his brother, Dr. Robert Williams.
Mr. Jeffery Russell
Jan 8, 2024
Jeffrey was born on December 21, 1963 in Camilla, Georgia.
He was born to the late Evelyn and Henry Russell.
Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Henry Russell, sister Emma Russell, and a brother David Russell.
Jeffery Bernard Russell was a loving and caring but kind brother.
He leaves behind several sisters and brothers Arletha Russell, Gloria Russell, Laura Dawson and...
Mrs. Dollie Mae Green Mathis
Jan 7, 2024
Dollie Mae Green Mathis was born on August 22, 1947, to the late Mamie Jackson in Leesburg, Georgia.
She attended Lee County Elementary School and was a 1966 graduate of Monroe High School in Dougherty County.
Dollie joined New Piney Grove Baptist Church at an early age but later moved her membership to Oakie Hill Baptist Church. While there, she...
Deacon Willie D. Woods Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Deacon Willie D. Woods Jr. was born September 14, 1951, in Cotton Georgia, to the late Deacon Willie D. Woods Sr. and Christine Woods.
Deacon Woods passed from this life on January 6, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Hospital. He attended Dougherty County Public Schools and graduated from Monroe High School in 1969.
He accepted Christ at an early age and...
Sister Melanie C. Williams
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...
Mr. Lorenza Brown
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...
Ms. Ida Ruth Terrell
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...
Mrs. Sarah Diggs-Williams
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
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Sarah Williams “Sister” was born on June...
Mrs. Susie Mae Wallace
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...
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