Obituaries

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

Samuel "Sam" James Forrister

Samuel "Sam" James Forrister

Jan 17, 2023

Samuel “Sam” James Forrister, 29, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at Philema Road Baptist Church on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.

Born April 14, 1993, in Villa Rica, he was the son of the...

Amanda Mclendon

Amanda Mclendon

Jan 16, 2023

Amanda McLendon, age 43, of Albany, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Hall and Hall Funeral Home.

Hall and Hall Funeral Home

Albany, GA

229-883-3864

Robert L. Palmer

Robert L. Palmer

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Robert L. Palmer, 85, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Magnolia Manor in Americus.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 20, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Gary Brady officiating. Following the service he will be laid...

Elizabeth Reynolds

Elizabeth Reynolds

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, 81, of Oakfield, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Harrell officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to...

Debra Goodman Brandt

Debra Goodman Brandt

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Debra Goodman Brandt, 67, of Baconton, passed away on December 19, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 23, 2022, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Jake Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00...

Chad Christopher  Potvin

Chad Christopher Potvin

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Chad Christopher Potvin, 60, of Albany, passed away on December 14, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Hall and Hall Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Potvin family.

Hall and Hall Funeral Home

324 S. Mock Rd.

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Sylvia Diane Hollis

Sylvia Diane Hollis

Dec 6, 2022

Sylvia Diane Hollis, 58, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Pruitt Health Palmyra in Albany.

A memorial service will be held at Open Door Fellowship on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Karen Carr will offciate.

Born August 28, 1964, in LaGrange, she was...

Patricia "Joyce" Steward

Patricia "Joyce" Steward

Dec 3, 2022

Mrs. Patricia “Joyce” Steward, 72, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in the...

Millard  Norbert Smith

Millard Norbert Smith

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Millard Norbert Smith, 75, of Albany passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home.

Born November 8, 1947, in Pikeville, KY, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Eddie Smith and Elsie Maynard Pinson. He faithfully served his county in the United States Army and Navy. He worked at The Marine Corps Logistics...

Joseph "Joey" Aaron Willock

Joseph "Joey" Aaron Willock

Nov 9, 2022

Joseph “Joey” Aaron Willock, 44, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Joey was born October 1, 1978, in Jeffersonville, IN to Mr. Charles “Chuck” Willock and Gerri Handy Willock. He...

Ronald Paul

Ronald Paul

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Ronald Paul, 76, of Albany, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home.

Born December 7, 1945, in Baker County, Mr. Paul was the son of the late Wayne and Mildred Paul. He worked in bread delivery for many years, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rebuilding car motors. He was of the Christian...

Charles  Franklin  Smith, Iii.

Charles Franklin Smith, Iii.

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Charles Franklin Smith, III, 86, of Baconton, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home with his daughters by his side.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at The Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel with visitation thirty minutes prior to the funeral.

Born November 15, 1935, in...

Barbara  Branch  Brooks

Barbara Branch Brooks

Nov 5, 2022

Barbara Branch Brooks, 60, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2022, in the Chapel of Hall...

John  Wesley  Lambert

John Wesley Lambert

Nov 3, 2022

Mr. John Wesley Lambert, 41, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Anderson, S.C.

Born on August 17, 1981, in Lafayette, IN, John was a hard-working man who worked in construction. He enjoyed boxing, spending time with his family, and was of the Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jenny  Paige  Potter

Jenny Paige Potter

Oct 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved sister, Jenny Paige Potter, graciously accepted her invitation to Heaven on October 20, 2022. She passed peacefully after a fierce battle with lung cancer. Jenny was born in Albany, Georgia on December 1, 1960, of the late James Edwin Potter, Jr. and Shirley Ann Larrett Potter. Jenny’s was...

William C. "Billybob" Tedrick, Iii.

William C. "Billybob" Tedrick, Iii.

Oct 14, 2022

Mr. William C. “BILLYBOB” Tedrick, III, 65, of Sylvester, GA was called home to be with The Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022. He passed away at home, supported by his beloved wife Kathy and family.

BILLYBOB was born in Hagerstown, MD to the late William Carlton Tedrick and Mary Potter Tedrick. He grew up...

Brenda  Mathieu

Brenda Mathieu

Oct 9, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Chatelain Mathieu, 76, of Albany, peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. Teresa's Catholic Church with Reverend Ray Levreault officiating. She will be laid to rest at Bayou Rouge Baptist Cemetery in Evergreen, LA....

James “Jb” Kevin Brown

James “Jb” Kevin Brown

Oct 1, 2022

Mr. James “JB” Kevin Brown, 65, of Sylvester, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

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

Born April 11, 1957, in Kingston, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Earl Brown Jr. and Joan Patricia Knauert Brown. He...

Joann Livingston  Bundy

Joann Livingston Bundy

Sep 28, 2022

Mrs. JoAnn Livingston Bundy, 82, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Siniard officiating. Following the funeral, Mrs. Bundy will be laid to rest in the Brown Family Cemetery, in Yonkers...

Jimmy W.  Ramsey

Jimmy W. Ramsey

Sep 22, 2022

Mr. Jimmy W. Ramsey, 86, of Albany went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Tim...