Obituaries

Mr. Russell Malone

Mr. Russell Malone

Aug 23, 2024

BIOGRAPHY

Russell Lamar Malone (November 8, 1963 – August 23, 2024) was an international jazz guitarist. He was

born in Albany, GA. and died in Tokyo, Japan while on tour with the bassist Ron Carter and pianist,

Donald Vega, doing exactly what he loved to do.



His first exposure to music and gospel songs was through his church, First Albany Deliverance Cathedral.

He attended elementary,...

Mr. Willie "Bill" Jones Jr.

Mr. Willie "Bill" Jones Jr.

Aug 22, 2024

A season of life began for Willie "Bill" Jones, Jr., in Birmingham, Alabama, when the seeds were planted by the late Willie Jones, Sr., and Marie Patton on September 27, 1957.

At an early age Willie received Christ. He continued serving the Lord throughout his adult life, and upon moving to Albany, Georgia, he joined the Bethel AME Church. He was...

Mr. Charlie Jenkins

Mr. Charlie Jenkins

Aug 15, 2024

Charlie (Charles) Jenkins was born in Terrell County, Georgia on July 27, 1951 to the late Andrew Jenkins, Sr. and the late Martha Jenkins. He confessed his life for Christ at an early age and joined Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Herod, Georgia.Charlie graduated from Carver High School in Dawson, Georgia. He was drafted in the United States Army February...