Obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

Jonathan Michael Collins-Collier aka “JAY” was born on October 17, 2003, to the late Ms. Darnetta Champion and Jonathan ”Jaycee” Collins of Columbus, Georgia.

At an early age, Jonathan was adopted by Ms. Wynette Collier. He began his education in the Montezuma area. Later in life, Jay moved to Americus, Georgia with his parents Monica and Walter Young who...

Nov 23, 2023

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Nov 18, 2023

The Omega Chapter of Mr. Anthony Myrick, affectionately known as “Tony” was written on November 18, 2023, when he was called home to eternal rest. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1968 to Jacqueline Myrick and Aaron Yarbrough. At an early age, he was introduced to God at Jerusalem Grove Baptist Church in Smithville, GA where he...

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Our beloved Jennifer Denise Whitehead was a beautiful person inside and out. She would always try to do right by her people. She did not take sides when conflict occurred. She would always say “y’all need to get it right”. Especially to her siblings.

Jennifer Denise Whitehead was born to the late Charlie Barrett Sr. and the late Brenda Whitehead....

Nov 13, 2023

Funeral Services are to be announced.

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara Champion Mitchell was born on April 29, 1947, to the parentage of the late Elder Lee Champion and the late Jimmie Lee Daniels Champion. She entered eternal rest on the afternoon of November 10, 2023.

At an early age, Barbara joined the family church, Zion Hope Baptist, in Sumter City, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools of...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Selenia Craig Griffin Dent, graced this world September 28, 1945, to John Craig,Sr. and Eva Lee James Craig in Dougherty County, both who proceeded her indeath. On the beautiful fall morning of November 6, 2023 God called her home.She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of ArcadiaMissionary Baptist Church for many years....

Nov 3, 2023

Nov 1, 2023

Our loving sister, Lucille Johnson-Battle made her transition on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence in Albany, Georgia. She was born to the late Alice Johnson and Jordan Jones on October 22, 1937 in Sylvester, Georgia.

Lucille attended the public schools in Worth County.

Lucille carried a smile that could brighten up any room that she entered. She was...

Oct 30, 2023

Oct 27, 2023

Raymond Simmons Sr. was born July 27, 1952 to the late Annie Lee Moore & Ike Houston in Camilla, Georgia.

Raymond attended Monroe High School. He spent most of his adult life working in construction with many different companies in Albany, Georgia and Tampa, Florida.

Raymond recommitted himself to Christ and was baptized on 8/23/2003 at Bible Way Baptist Church...

Oct 24, 2023

Ms. Vera Stewart Reid, a beloved member of the community, was born on May 15 1936 in Jacksonville, to the late Walter and Vera Jackson Stewart. She departed from this life on October 24, 2023, in Albany, Georgia.Vera received her education at public schools in Dougherty County and graduated from Monroe High School in 1955. Throughout her life, she was...

Oct 22, 2023

Peter Joe Miller was born to the late Peter Joe Miller Sr. and Josephine Walker Miller.

Peter was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System. He enlisted in the US Army after graduation. After returning home he attended Albany Technical College. Peter went on to work at McGregor, Proctor and Gamble, and Poteat Funeral Home (which is Poteat-Wakefield Funeral...

Oct 18, 2023

Mrs. Alice Ruth Alexander was born on Feb 24, 1965, in Americus Georgia to the late Charlie "Seaboat" Lyles and the late Mary Hodges-Lyles. She was educated in the Sumter County School System. She was employed by the Sumter County School System for twenty-three years.

Alice carried a smile that could brighten up any room that she entered. She loved...

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Oct 5, 2023

Charlie Bynum Jr. was born on December 5,1930 to the late Charlie Sr. and Queen Esther Bynum in Albany, Georgia. He departed this life on October 5, 2023 at his home in Albany, Georgia.

Charlie attended public school in Dougherty County where he later graduated from Madison High Formally known as Monroe High School. Mr. Bynum later become a brick...