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Mr. Anthony Mitchell

Mr. Anthony Mitchell

Jan 27, 2024

Anthony Treneal Mitchell, affectionally known as Ant, was born July 17, 1983, in Albany, Ga to OC Mitchell Jr and Dorothy Mitchell (Miller). He was the baby boy of the two sons birthed from their union. He was raised in Edison Ga, where he attended Calhoun County schools.



He was a graduating member of Calhoun County High School, class of 2001.



At...

Ms. Esther Mae Melvin

Ms. Esther Mae Melvin

Jan 20, 2024

Esther Mae Melvin was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Sherman Melvin, Sr and Ellen Jones Melvin on December 9, 1956. She peacefully departed her life on earth on the morning of Saturday, January 20, 2024. Esther first came to know Christ at an early age and later rededicated herself back to that relationship with Christ by joining the Abundant...

Ms. Earnestine Taylor Jones

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

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.

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

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...

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