Obituaries

Mr. George "Georgia Boy" Nelson

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mrs. Evelyn Hylick

Mrs. Evelyn Hylick

Apr 15, 2018

Mrs. Hylick accepted Christ at an early age and joined Zion Hope Baptist Church in Sumter City, GA. Prior to her passing she held membership at the Institutional First Baptist Church before returning to Mount Zion Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Dr. Daniel Simmons and was a member of the choir.

She was...

Mr. Kalvin Wright

Mr. Kalvin Wright

Apr 14, 2018

Kalvin Varnard Wright, 49 was born on January 26, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter Wright and Annie Wright. He was educated in the Terrell County and Dougherty County school system. He Attended Monroe High School in Albany, GA. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Beulah Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia. Kalvin was joined in...

Mr. Eddie Ferguson

Mr. Eddie Ferguson

Apr 3, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Mr. Eddie Frank Ferguson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mr. Jethro Price Jr.

Mr. Jethro Price Jr.

Mar 30, 2018

J ethro Price, Jr. was born in Camilla, Georgia. He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, where he graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in 1966. He later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, graduating in 1967. Jethro served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1968, earning a Purple Heart,...

Mr. Timothy Jones

Mr. Timothy Jones

Mar 29, 2018

On Thursday March 29, 2018, Timothy Casey Jones, husband, father, and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 39 years. He is resting in the arms of his eternal father and is finally at peace. Timothy Casey Jones (Tim) was born on March 3,1979 to the late Ms. Denise Ann Jones...

Mrs. Sylvia Strong

Mrs. Sylvia Strong

Mar 24, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Sylvia Strong. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mrs. Alma Chatmon

Mrs. Alma Chatmon

May 19, 2017

Alma was a committed Christian and a true believer in God. She remains an iconic inspiration to us all. Alma Beatrice Chatmon was a resident of Albany, Georgia for (63) Sixty-three years. During her early years, Alma trained and worked professionally as a sales assistant at the world famous Fort Benning Military Base in Columbus, Georgia. It was...

Mr. Ralton Williams

Mr. Ralton Williams

Apr 26, 2017

Ralton Williams, the son of the late Charles Campbell and Victoria Williams, was born Monday, December 28, 1953, in Albany, Georgia. On Wednesday, April 26,2017, his earthly journey ended and our Lord and Savior summoned Ralton to eternal rest. In the midst of our sorrow, we rejoice for the many wonderful years we shared together and we do...

Mrs. Helen Murray

Mrs. Helen Murray

Apr 19, 2017

Gabriel’s trumpet was blowing and Helen (Toot Lee) heard the voice of the Lord; and His voice sounded so good to her, so she took His advice and went on to Glory. Helen Jean Lee Murray was the eighth child that was born to the late Albert and Catherine Lee on February 23, 1953. (Toote Lee) as she...

Mrs. Hilda Lucas

Mrs. Hilda Lucas

Apr 18, 2017

Hilda Lucas was born to Emory and Daisy Ward on January 26, 1952, in Camilla Georgia. Hilda was educated in the Dougherty County school system and would later enroll at Albany State and Fort Valley State Universities. Hilda would go on to work as a legal secretary at Georgia Legal Services in Albany, GA for several years starting...

Mr. Bernard Span

Mr. Bernard Span

Apr 14, 2017

Mr. Bernard “Moonie” Span of Albany, Ga passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2017 at 63 years old.

Bernard was born July 10th, 1953 to the late Adam Lee Roberts and Lizzie Lee Dawson in Newton, Ga. At an early age, he was baptized at Beulah Baptist...

Mrs Ernestine McNeil

Mrs Ernestine McNeil

Apr 5, 2017

Ernestine Jeter McNeil was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at the age of 88 years old. She was the daughter of the late Minnie L. and Ewell Jeter and the twin sister of Geraldine Jeter Williams. Preceding her in death was her beloved daughter Zenobia Jane Jeter and brother Eugene A....