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Dorothy Lee Mathis

Dorothy Lee Mathis

May 28, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy L. Mathis departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her residence in Albany, Georgia. 

Dorothy Mae Walton

Dorothy Mae Walton

May 26, 2026

Ms. Dorothy Mae Walton departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Jimmy Roberts, Jr.

Jimmy Roberts, Jr.

May 21, 2026

Mr. Jimmy Roberts Jr. was born on October 9, 1931, in Lee County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. Jimmy Roberts, Sr. and Mrs. Willie Lou Raymond Roberts.

He received formal education in the Lee County School System.

Jimmy was a hard worker and took pride in any type of work he did. In his earlier years Jimmy enjoyed...

Jerome Richardson

Jerome Richardson

May 11, 2026

Jerome Richardson was born on July 17,1950 in Albany, Georgia to his loving parents. Allen Richardson, Sr. and Florine McDowell Richardson. 

He received his education in the public schools of Dougherty County where he attended Monroe High School.

Jerome was employed with Firestone, City of Albany, Phoebe Putney and Jamison Bedding. He was good with his hands and always working around his...

Minnie L. White

Minnie L. White

May 9, 2026

Minnie L. White was born August 11, 1947, to the late Silas Loud and Naomi Shannon in Terrell County, Georgia.

She received her education in the Terrell County School System.

Minnie’s Christian Experience began at a very early age where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church and later joined Saint Kline...

Allen Leon Glover

Allen Leon Glover

May 7, 2026

Allen Glover, born November 23, 1960, departed this life and entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and service to his community.



He was the beloved son of Elder Mary Frances Johnson and Lindsey Walker. Allen received his education through the Dougherty County School System and graduated from Monroe High School, Class of 1979.



Throughout his life, Allen worked...

Jonathan Logan Johnson

Jonathan Logan Johnson

May 5, 2026

The season of life for Jonathan Logan Johnson began in Albany, Georgia on September 16, 1988. He was the beloved son of Janice Crawford Johnson and the late Johnny Lee Johnson.

As he sprouted and grew, he attended Albany Technical Child Development Center and the public schools of Dougherty County, graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 2007. From a very...

Bobby Ray Coleman

Bobby Ray Coleman

Apr 29, 2026

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” Psalm 91

Bobby Ray Coleman was born on May 16, 1955, in Worth County, Georgia, to the late Bermis Coleman and Dollie Lee Coleman.

He received his education through the Dougherty County School System. Bobby Ray worked at Bob's Candy in Albany, Georgia,...

Josephine Cole Dennis

Josephine Cole Dennis

Apr 27, 2026

Josephine Dennis, born October 17, 1968, in Albany, GA, was the beloved daughter of Jimmie Albritton and Elizabeth Cole. She was a bold, loving woman—a true spitfire—whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.



Josephine was united in marriage to Willie Dennis on August 1, 2014, in Albany, GA. Through this union, she embraced family wholeheartedly, becoming a...

Arus Mitchell

Arus Mitchell

Apr 22, 2026

Arus “Bodyman” Mitchell was born on December 6, 1948, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Elnora and Jessie Mitchell. Arus was a humble, strong, and kind-hearted man who believed in respect and hard work. He was known for his generous spirit, his willingness to help others, and his ability to make an impact on everyone...

Helen Riggins

Helen Riggins

Apr 19, 2026

On Saturday October 26, 1946, Helen Louise Finney was the third Child born to the Late Jimmie Lee Finney & the Late Doris Louise Ringwood Finney in Albany, Dougherty Co, GA.

Helen confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early aged, she was baptized at The Church of the Living God, Box Bottom. She was nurtured under the...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Apr 17, 2026

Elder Mary Frances Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, spiritual leader, and devoted servant of God, was born on December 11, 1946, in Albany, Georgia to the late Mr. C. Glover and Mrs. Dora Belle Hobbs. 

She peacefully transitioned on April 17, 2026, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia, at the age of 79. A proud graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High...

Willie James Lucas

Willie James Lucas

Apr 12, 2026

Reverend Dr. Willie James Lucas was born in Blakely, Early County, Georgia on April 24, 1938. He was one of two children in the union of the late Will Lucas and Rosa Lee Carr-Lucas.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School. Believing strongly in higher education, he attended Albany State College (University) as a...

Theo Williams

Theo Williams

Apr 11, 2026

Theo Williams was born September 28, 1956.

 He attended Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, and went on to work alongside his father in construction — a craft he loved and took deep pride in. Music moved him, the dance floor knew him well, and his laughter arrived before he did. He greeted everyone the same way: fully, warmly, and...

Milton Williams

Milton Williams

Apr 11, 2026

Milton Williams was born August 9, 1956 in Albany Georgia to the late James Williams and the late Ruthie Williams.

Milton graduated from Westover High School, after which he chose the US Army as a career path exiting with an honorable discharge before then choosing the US Marines as a second path also existing with an honorable discharge also. He was...

Henry Lee Harris

Henry Lee Harris

Apr 11, 2026

Mr. Henry Lee Harris departed this life on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Albany, Georgia. 

Wylene Wheeler Tolbert

Wylene Wheeler Tolbert

Apr 2, 2026

Wylene Wheeler Tolbert was born October 30, 1935 in Mitchell County, GA to the late Robert Wheeler & Sadie Mae (Willis) Wheeler. She entered into eternal rest on Holy Thursday April 2, 2026.

Raised in Greenough, GA by her parents she enjoyed the experience of extended family and was no stranger to hard work. Cotton picking and cropping tobacco were a...

Linda Ann Jackson

Linda Ann Jackson

Apr 2, 2026

Linda Ann Jackson was born on March 10, 1957, to the late Charlie and Christine Marshall.

She peacefully transitioned on April 2, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Martha Sanders and Charlene Anderson; and brothers, Charlie “Luke” Marshall, Bobby “Peewee” Marshall, and David Lovett.

At an...

Eugene Mitchell Smith

Eugene Mitchell Smith

Mar 29, 2026

Eugene Mitchell Smith peacefully transitioned to his new home In Glory on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026. He led an adventurous life, after having been born, February 22, 1943 to Carrie B. Smith( Daniels) and James (Gene) Mitchell in Leesburg, Georgia.

Eugene spent his early years growing up in Leesburg. He was educated at Lee County Training School. Eugene was raised...

Ethell Roberts Burkes

Ethell Roberts Burkes

Mar 11, 2026

Sister Ethell Roberts Burkes was born July 27, 1935, in Albany (Dougherty County), Georgia to the late Mozell Roberts, Sr. and Adell Harris Roberts. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System where she attended Monroe High School.

On November 24, 1956, she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Brother Willie B. Burkes. Their loving union lasted fifty-seven...

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