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

Garry Le Neal Henderson

Garry Le Neal Henderson

Jun 8, 2018

Garry Le Neal Henderson, 67, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at his home in Newnan, Georgia. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of James Thomas Henderson and Evelyn Vaudine Hulgan Henderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rayburn Henderson, and a great-grandson Hope Liu. His surviving family members...

Lillie Hammack Hathcock

Lillie Hammack Hathcock

May 31, 2018

Mrs. Lille Hammack Hathcock, 94, of Lawrenceville and formerly of Albany, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born July 21, 1923 in Albany, Mrs. Hathcock was the daughter of the late John Bernard Hammack and Ellie Nora Corley Hammack. She worked for Moree Packing Company as an office manager and for Goodyear. She was a faithful member for many...

Gerldena Clements

Gerldena Clements

May 30, 2018

Mrs. Gerldena Clements, 84, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Floral Memory Gardens. Johnny Troll will officiate. Born January 8, 1934 in Wheeler County, Mrs. Clements was the daughter of the late Mellie Lee Harrelson and Fannie Mae Harrelson. She...

Jean Edwards Pye

Jean Edwards Pye

May 22, 2018

Mrs. Jean Edwards Pye, 85, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Acree. Rev. Gary Hadden and Rev. Neal Hager will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Born October 22, 1932 in Early County, GA, Mrs. Pye was...

Wanda Gail Shattles

Wanda Gail Shattles

May 15, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Gail Shattles, 65, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her home. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Born August 6, 1952 in Albany, Mrs. Shattles was the daughter...

Sheila Meadows

Sheila Meadows

May 14, 2018

Ms. Sheila Meadows, 55, of Doerun, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the Oakdale...

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart

May 8, 2018

Mr. Gary Stewart, 53, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Stephen Young will officiate with interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Westview Cemetery in Moultrie. Born February 10, 1965 in Albany, Mr. Stewart was the...

Earl B. Bridges

Earl B. Bridges

May 6, 2018

Mr. Earl B. Bridges, 66, of Albany, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the Poulan Cemetery in Worth County with Rev. Mike Trull officiating. Born January 6, 1952 in Sylvester, Earl was raised by Lizzie and Jud Bridges. He worked for many years at Flint...

Mary Lucille Mckibben

Mary Lucille Mckibben

Apr 28, 2018

Mrs. Mary Lucille McKibben, 89, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 28, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Pastor Eron White will officiate with interment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The...

Kenneth Eugene Thornton

Kenneth Eugene Thornton

Apr 22, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Thornton, 62, of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home. A celebration of his life service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Mr. Todd Kirkland will officiate and the family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home....

Leon Preston 'Lee' West

Leon Preston 'Lee' West

Apr 20, 2018

Mr. Leon “Lee” Preston West, 77, of Albany, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Lighthouse Ministries in Putney. Rev. Chris E. Turner and Rev. Jack Collins will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Born...

Msgt William Smith

Msgt William Smith

Apr 9, 2018

MSGT William H. Smith, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully at his home the morning of Monday, April 9, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Bro. Bobby Hall and Jason Mercer will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Mr. Bill...

Michael Scott Wolfe

Michael Scott Wolfe

Apr 4, 2018

Mr. Michael Scott Wolfe, 58, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Putney. Rev. Danny Evans will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Born August 21, 1959 in Bremerhaven, Germany, Michael was the son...

Nadine Martha (Carter ) Mathis

Nadine Martha (Carter ) Mathis

Mar 30, 2018

Mrs. Nadine Martha Mathis, 97, of Albany, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery in Albany. Rev. Scott Stanfill will officiate. Born April 8, 1920 in Thomas County, GA, Mrs. Mathis was the daughter of the late Alton A. Carter and Lucy Mae White...

Ella Mae (Watson ) Douglas

Ella Mae (Watson ) Douglas

Mar 25, 2018

Mrs. Ella Watson Douglas, 74, of Albany, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Siniard and Rev. Danny Thomas will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Born June 5, 1943 in...

Betty Posey Castleberry

Betty Posey Castleberry

Mar 22, 2018

Mrs. Betty Ruth Posey Castleberry, 78, of Sylvester, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, March 22, 2018. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the Poulan City Cemetery with Joseph W. Jones officiating. Born May 20, 1939 in Worth County, Betty was the daughter of the late Jud Bridges and Lizzie Renew Bridges....

Casey Leigh Clark

Casey Leigh Clark

Mar 16, 2018

Casey Leigh Clark, 29, passed away March 16, 2018 at her home in Columbus by tragic circumstances. Casey was born on January 20, 1989 in Atlanta. She graduated in 2007 from Crisp Academy. Casey was a medical assistant at Columbus Pediatric. Casey loved her two sons, her family and many friends dearly. She also loved attending sporting events, going...

Jon Stuart Harrah

Jon Stuart Harrah

Mar 3, 2018

Mr. Jon Stuart Harrah, 53, of Yadkinville, NC and formerly of Albany, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his residence. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Hall Hall Funeral Home with interment following in Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Doerun. Visitation will be at 1:00 preceding the service. Rev. Ken Chancellor will...

Charles Gordon Jr

Charles Gordon Jr

Feb 17, 2018

Mr. Charles Robert Gordon, 56, of Albany passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home. Services will be held at a later date by the family. Hall and Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 229/883-3864

Robert Weaver

Robert Weaver

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Robert Weaver, 68, of Pigeon Forge, TN, died February 14, 2018 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, TN He was born July 27, 1949 in Baker County, Newton Ga. He is the son of the late Payton (Pat) and Zelma Weaver. He worked for Coats and Clarks for several years and at the Track in Pigeon Forge. He...