Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Albany, Georgia, Dougherty County and Surrounding Areas

Chirawon "Sue" King

Chirawon "Sue" King

Jun 23, 2025

Mrs. Chirawon “Sue” King, 74, of Albany, passed away on June 23, 2025.

A memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later date.

Sue was born April 19, 1951, in Bangkok, Thailand. She graduated from college and worked for many years in the mental health industry as an administrative assistant. She retired from the state of Georgia and most...

CPO. Roger Wade Simpson, USN (Ret.)

CPO. Roger Wade Simpson, USN (Ret.)

Jun 22, 2025

CPO. Roger Wade Simpson, USN (Ret.), 83, of Sylvester, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Funeral services honoring his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon. Dr. Gary Hadden and Rev. Neal Hager...

William Wayne Thompson

William Wayne Thompson

Jun 17, 2025

Mr. William Wayne Thompson, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.

The son of Wiley and Alma Thompson, Mr. Thompson was born September 12, 1939, in Wauchula, Florida where he grew up.

At the age of 17, Mr. Thompson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He valued this service highly...

Lorraine Davidson Love

Lorraine Davidson Love

Jun 13, 2025

Mrs. Lorraine Davidson Love beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 84 under hospice care. Her unwavering love, quiet strength and kindness will be remembered by all who knew her.

Born on October 27, 1940, in Clay County, Kentucky, Lorraine lived a life rooted in compassion, grace, and devotion...

Mary Anna Sutton

Mary Anna Sutton

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Mary A. Sutton, age 94, formerly of Albany, GA peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Cary, North Carolina.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate with interment to follow in...

Donald Folds

Donald Folds

May 25, 2025

Mr. Donald Derward Folds, 91, of Albany went home to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, May 25, 2025.

Services honoring his life will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Pine Bluff Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior. Military honors will be presented, and Pastor Rick Owens and Rev. Mark Bullock will officiate.

Born May 20,...

Dick Dean Dyer

Dick Dean Dyer

May 21, 2025

Mr. Dick Dean Dyer, 84, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Willson Hospice House.

Services honoring his life will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Gerry Doore and Rev. Roger Morey will officiate, with military honors being provided...

Sondra Barnes

Sondra Barnes

May 11, 2025

Mrs. Sondra Ellen Barnes, 59, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Mike Christian will officiate.

Born on January 9, 1966, in Albany, Sondra was...

Erika Dawn Lopez

Erika Dawn Lopez

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Erika Dawn Lopez, 44, of Baconton, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Emory Midtown Hospital.

A wake service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with visitation continuing until 8:00 p.m. at Hall & Hall Funeral Home.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church...

Wallace Benjamin Beck Jr.

Wallace Benjamin Beck Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Wallace Benjamin “Ben” Beck, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Pheobe Putney Memorial Hospital. 

Graveside funeral services honoring his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Gerry Dorre officiating.

Mr. Beck was born in North Carolina on May 28, 1959, to the late Wallace B. Beck Sr. & Ella...

Miriam K. Sanders

Miriam K. Sanders

Apr 22, 2025

Mrs. Miriam Kaimi Sanders, 90, of Albany peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Clovis, California.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the funeral. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at 2:00 p.m., in...

Philip Joseph Strother, Jr.

Philip Joseph Strother, Jr.

Apr 13, 2025

Mr. Philip Joseph Strother, Jr., 50, of Albany, passed away from this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Born on November 1, 1974, in Poughkeepsie,...

Billy Loyd West, Jr.

Billy Loyd West, Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Billy Loyd West, Jr., 51, of Albany and formerly of Russellville, AR, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, GA.

Born on March 14, 1974, in Danville, AR, Billy served our country in United States Army. He worked in quality control in food manufacturing for many years. Billy was an avid Arkansas Razorback...

Veronica Ann Bryan

Veronica Ann Bryan

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Veronica Ann Byran, 78, of Sylvester, peacefully passed away on Saturday night, March 29, 2025, at her home.

Services honoring her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Joseph W. Jones will officiate.

Born January 28, 1947, in Mansfield, GA,...

Bettie Stuart Paul

Bettie Stuart Paul

Mar 24, 2025

Bettie Stuart Paul, 77, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

The family will host a memorial service honoring her life at a later date.

Born February 24, 1948, in Hattiesburg, MS, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Stuart and Alice Louise Hatcher. Ms. Bettie worked for many years at McGregor Golf...

Rebecca Lynn Webb

Rebecca Lynn Webb

Mar 13, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Webb, 39, of Albany, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

The family will host a memorial service honoring her life at a later date.

Those left to cherish her memory include her 4 children, Kyra Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz, Lily Woodham, and Adalynn Hudson; grandson, Jasper Miles; her mother, Glenda Avery; sister, Heather Reynolds and her husband Chris; and...

Katie Smith

Katie Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Ms. Katie Smith, 92, of Albany, peacefully passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Wynfield Park.

A graveside funeral service honoring her life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton with Rev. Carl Dunn officiating.

Born June 1, 1932, in Berrien County, GA, she was the daughter of...

Sterling Pembleton Fallin Jr.

Sterling Pembleton Fallin Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. Sterling Pembleton Fallin Jr., 77, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. 

According to his wishes, there will be no formal services. 

Born December 7, 1947, in Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of the late Sterling Fallin Sr., and Janie Powers Fallin. Sterling proudly served our country in the United States Army and...

Cameron Nathaniel Gage Nichols

Cameron Nathaniel Gage Nichols

Feb 17, 2025

Cameron Nathaniel Gage Nichols, 18, of Sylvester, passed away on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2025, after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services honoring his life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Matt Harrell and...

SMSgt. Roger Dale Lamb, USAF (Ret.)

SMSgt. Roger Dale Lamb, USAF (Ret.)

Feb 15, 2025

SMSgt. Roger Dale Lamb, USAF (Ret.), 73, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. 

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Andersonville National Cemetery with Joseph W. Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025,...