Obituaries

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...

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...

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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...

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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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