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

William Grady Wright
Jul 30, 2012
Mr. William Grady Wright, 68, of Albany passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the graveside of Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester. Reverend Neal Hager will officiate. Born December 15, 1943, in Milton, FL., Mr. Wright was the son of the late Walter...
Jakie 'Jack' Hart
Jul 27, 2012
Mr. Jakie “Jack” Hart, 78, of Albany, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012. Cryptside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the mausoleum of Floral Memory Gardens. Dr. Charlie Rouse will officiate. Born February 13, 1934 in Moultrie, Mr. Hart was the son of the late Barney and Thelma Wright Hart. He served his...
Mary Elizabeth ''Libby'' Womack
Jul 22, 2012
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Womack of Albany passed away at her home on July 22, 2012, following an extended struggle with cancer. Libby was born to Jack and Catherine Dean on July 31, 1944. She graduated from Albany High School in 1961 and received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia and a master’s degree with honors from Emory...
Shirley Ann Potter
Jul 21, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Ann Larrett Potter, 85, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died peacefully at her home in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Shirley often said “You can’t go to Heaven until you’re invited” and she graciously accepted her invitation on July 21, 2012, at 7:15 a.m. She was born January 9, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to Henry Earl...

Richard Eugene Martin
Jul 21, 2012
Mr. Richard Eugene Martin, 62, of Albany, passed away, July 21, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Hall and Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864

Helen Virginia (Spain) Donahoue
Jul 16, 2012
Mrs. Helen Virginia Donahoue, 92, of Albany, passed away July 16, 2012 at her residence and in the presence of her children. She was the sweet and devoted mother of Michael Donahoue of the Republic of Panama, Patricia Donahoue-Knapp of Albany and Sandra McDonald of Worth County. She was a caring and beloved grandmother to Brenda Jo Yearlicks of...

Sheri Lynne (Richardson) Reese
Jul 6, 2012
Mrs. Sheri Lynne Richardson Reese, 44, of Albany, passed away, July 6, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. At the request of Mrs. Reese, her remains were cremated and the family will have a private memorial service. Sheri is the wife of Thomas Peter Reese and she was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. She was born...

Donald Bass
Jul 4, 2012
Mr. Donald Bass, 86, of Albany, passed away, July 4, 2012 at Wilson Hospice House in Albany. Arrangements were by Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Hall and Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864

Dr. Crockett Page Md
Jul 3, 2012
Dr. Crockett H. Page, 77, of Albany, passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Albany. At the request of Dr. Page, his remains have been cremated and no servcies are planned at this time.
Jason Cole Throneberry
Jul 2, 2012
Mr. Jason Cole Throneberry, 42, of Albany went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 2, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Liberty Parkway Church of God 1501 Schley Ave. Albany, GA. Reverend Ralph Horne and Reverend Joseph W. Jones will officiate. Mr. Throneberry’s remains will be cremated following...

Melvin S. Daniel
Jun 30, 2012
Mr. Melvin S. Daniel, 78, of Albany, passed away, Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Willson Hospice House. At the request of Mr. Daniel, his remains have been cremated and a private memorial service will be held. Hall and Hall Funeral Home of Albany was in charge of the arrangements. Hall and Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864
Eldora (Sellers) Harrell
Jun 28, 2012
Eldora Harrell, 76, of Albany passed away Thursday, June 28th at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 11AM Monday in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Kimball Cemetery in Anderson City. The Rev. Matthew Harrell will officiate. A native of Norman Park, GA, Mrs. Harrell worked...

Bonnie Fay Mccoy
Jun 27, 2012
Bonnie F. McCoy, 74, of Albany passed away Wednesday, June 27th at Wynfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. At her request, her remains have been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ralph K. Rhodes
Jun 18, 2012
Mr. Ralph K. Rhodes, 84, of Aiken, S.C. and formerly of Albany passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Friday, June 22, 2012, at Andersonville National Cemetery. Reverend Bill Swafford will officiate. Born July 7, 1927, in Rocky Mount, NC, Mr. Rhodes was the son of the late Burgess Gaither Rhodes and...
James Mills Dent
Jun 9, 2012
Mr. James Mills Dent, 78, of Albany, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Willson Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Born November 3, 1933 in Soperton, Mr. Dent was the son of the late...
O.L. 'Mack' Mcglamry
Jun 4, 2012
Mr. O.L. “Mack” McGlamry, 89, of Albany, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 4, 2012. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Reverend Jimmy Hagadorn will officiate with interment to follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. McGlamry...
James W Hall
Jun 4, 2012
Mr. James W. Hall, 82, of Albany passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon, Friday, June 8, 2012, at Andersonville National Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Hagadorn will officiate. Mr. Hall was born August 5, 1929, in Kentucky; son of the late James H. Hall and the late Reva Estes Hall....
Freddie David Lowther
May 30, 2012
Mr. Freddie David Lowther, 61, of Sylvester, passed away, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Sylvester. Services horning the life of Mr. Lowther will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012 at New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Sylvester. Reverend Ed Wallace will officiate. Mr. Lowther was born October 16, 1950 in Waycross, son of the late, Robert...

Bruce Neal Poteet
May 29, 2012
Mr. Bruce Neal Poteet, 85, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Cordele Health and Rehab. At the request of Mr. Poteet, his remains have been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Hall and Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864
Gregory Thomas Wages
May 27, 2012
Mr. Gregory Thomas Wages, 54, of Mitchell County, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Floral Memory Gardens. Reverend Tab Howell will officiate and active pallbearers will be Jr. Edwards, Josh Edwards, Jonathan Edwards, Johnny McManus, Ronnie Poole and Robbie Suggs. The family...