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Obituaries
Mr. John Thomas
Aug 4, 2018
John Henry Thomas, better known as “Johnnie” was born to the late Dennis Lee Thomas Sr. and the Late Eva Adell William Thomas. He was one of 13 children born to this union: 6 boys and 7 girls. Two brothers preceeded him in death; Dennis Lee Thomas, Jr. and Michael...
Rev. Edward Fowler Jr.
Jul 29, 2018
Oh what a Sunday morning it was, beautiful and calm. Faithful in service and faithful in commitment to his flock, Sunday morning was Reverend Fowler’s favorite day of the week and favorite time of day. It is fitting that it was also God’s appointed time for him to enter into the arms of the Lord.
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Mrs. Ora McKenzie
Jul 19, 2018
Blessed are they that mourn, they should be comforted
Matthew 5:4
Ora Lee Smith McKenzie was born on November 20, 1950 in Albany, Georgia to Mr. Sammie Smith and Hazannah Tumblin.
She confessed to Christ and was baptized at an early age.
She was educated in...
Mr. Charles Foster
Jul 14, 2018
Charles Harrison Foster was born on February 23, 1952 to Fannie Stephens Foster Miller and Johnnie Lee Foster in Albany, Georgia. He was reared in church at a very early age and received Christ and was baptized in the Baptist faith.
He attended grade school in Albany school in Albany, Georgia. After moving to...
Mr. Dante Tobias
Jul 12, 2018
Mr. Tobias will be forwarded to Dennis Mortuary, New Orleans, Louisiana for funeral services.
Mrs. Gladys Denson
Jul 11, 2018
Sister Gladys Marie Thomas (Denson),was the daughter of the late Maxine and Arthur Thomas, Sr. She was born in Leary, Georgia on March 15, 1957.
She was a lady that loved God, her family, her classmates, and people in general. She was a giver to heart, and she also taught her children that it...
Mr. Roger Sanders
Jun 19, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Roger Harden Sanders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mrs. Amanda Stubbs
Jun 19, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Amanda Faye (Connell) Stubbs. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mr. Shaheed Ali
Jun 13, 2018
Shaheed Ali was born on June 13, 1949 to the late Jesse Cheeks, Sr. and Irene Haley Cheeks. He was the eighth child born out of eleven children. His parents gave him the name of Wilson Cheeks, but later when he gained a deeper sense of self and appreciation for the creator he chose the name of Shaheed...
Mrs. Carolyn Gilliard
Jun 8, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Gilliard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mrs. Verlie White
Jun 7, 2018
Mrs. Verlie Mae White was born on March 17, 1918 to Mary Hester in Madison, Georgia.
She united in holy matrimony to James Daniel White whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her twelve siblings
Verlie joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta and served...
Mr. Raymond Moreland
May 30, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Raymond W. Moreland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mr. Andrew Kelley
May 21, 2018
Andrew James Kelley, son of the late Mary Carter Kelley and the late Lucious Hall Sr., was born in Albany, Georgia on July 6, 1954. He was educated in the Lee County School System. He moved to Flint Michigan many years ago, where he became a very talented and thorough Automotive Mechanic. He loved family and friends and...
Mr. Michael Taylor
May 18, 2018
Michael Alexander Taylor, the beloved son of Annette and the later Norman Taylor was born in Albany, Georgia on June 25, 1991. Michael received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System. In 2009, Michael graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School. Michael participated in numerous school activities. He participated in ROTC while attending Monroe High. After high...
Mr. George "Georgia Boy" Nelson
May 11, 2018
George Wade Nelson was born in Mitchell County on December 19, 1950 to Addie J. Rivers and Leroy Nelson.
During the early years of his life, he attended the public schools of Dougherty County. He later earned his diploma in Macon, Georgia.
In 1992 he fell in love with the...
Ms. Nadean Lawrence
May 11, 2018
On February 14, 1955 a valentine baby was born, she was called Nadean. At an early age she joined Walker Street Church of God in Christ in Camilla, Ga. She attended Mitchell County High School. After graduation she moved to Atlanta, Ga. and attended Atlanta Technical School and Atlanta Jr. College. She worked at Grady Memorial Hospital for...
Mr. Lamont Gary
Apr 30, 2018
Lamont Gary was born on October 16,1975 in Valdosta, Ga to Ruthe Sharper. Lamont Gary made his transition unexpectedly on Monday April 30, 2018 in Albany, Ga. He was educated in the Public Schools of Sumter County. Later in life he moved to Albany, Ga. Lamont...
Mr. Cleveland Hicks
Apr 24, 2018
Mr. Cleveland "Sunny" Hicks was born on November 29, 1945 in Albany, Georgia to the late Deacon John Willie Hicks Sr and Mrs. Mattie Lou Williams Hicks.
He passed away on April 24, 2018, while supported and surrounded by his loving family and caregivers, after a gradual decline in health.
Cleveland...
Mrs. Bessie King
Apr 19, 2018
Mrs. Bessie M. King daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Lou Weston, was born on August 15, 1941 in Albany, GA. During the early years of her life, she attended the public schools of Dougherty County where she participated in various school activities. Bessie was a very jovial person who loved life, music, dancing and being in...
Mrs. Betty Odom
Apr 18, 2018
Betty M. Odom was born on December 12, 1951 to Carey and Bertha Shead.
She departed this earthly life on April 18, 2018. She attended Love of God Christian Fellowship of Albany, Georgia. She united in Holy Matrimony first to Tommy Walker, then to Lenard Hawkins and last to Vincent Odom all of whom preceded her in...
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