All Obituaries

Ms. Juanita Grace-Harris was born on March 31, 1953, in Ithaca, NY, to the late Johnnie Mae Grace-Davis and J. R. Thompkins but was later adopted by a loving and devoted stepfather, Joe Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and a loving son, Richard L. Grace. Juanita was educated in the Dougherty County School System after moving to Georgia as a young child. She was employed in the hospitality industry until her health started to decline. She joined and became an...

Eddie Mildred Gordon Glover, lovingly known as “Mildred,” was called to her eternal home on Monday, January 17, 2022, just 3 days after her beloved husband, Bobby.  She was born in Albany, Georgia, on January 13, 1931. Mildred was a daughter of the late Walter Carl Gordon, Sr., and Mary Louise Gordon.  She was the third of four children born to “Momma Lou” and “Daddy Pete.”  She was preceded in death by her dear siblings, Carrie L. Gordon...

On June 16, 1963, a beautiful soul entered this world. She was wrapped in love and filled with a personality like no other. She was born in Albany, Georgia, to the late Elijah Williams and Daisy Jackson. Cathy was given the ability to smile in the midst of any adversity or challenge that came her way. At the age of 9 years old, she was hit by a car and remained in a coma for a while. It was challenges like these that shaped her into the strong woman she would become.  She received most...

On January 16, 2022, God saw that you had fought a good fight; you had finished your life course. Your eyes closed, and you were at rest. Tiny Maude was born on January 5, 1933, to the late Oliver and Ceola Lumpkin of Dawson, GA. At an early age, she joined Rose Hill Baptist Church in Dawson, GA, and served on the Usher Board. In 1965, she moved to Albany, GA; and in 1970, she united with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Wooden. Tiny Maude faithfully...

Robert Vernon Glover, Sr., affectionately known as “Bobby,” was called home to eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born in Albany, Georgia, on August 25, 1925, to the late Henry Samuel Glover and Essie B. Allen. Although he was the first of just two children, Bobby grew up with his sister, Wylodine Drain Jackson, and a special cousin, Wynona Bragg Thomas, who was like a sister to him and Wylodine. Before Wylodine and Wynona preceded Bobby in death, they...

Edgar Parker, D.D.S. was born August 16, 1936.  He was the 2nd of five children born to Mrs. Rosa Bell Parker and Mr. Walter Parker of West Point, Georgia. After graduating from 10th Street High School in West Point, Georgia he received a full-tuition scholarship to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  He is a 1960 biology graduate of Morehouse College and a 1966 graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. After dental school graduation,...

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time To Be Born – On February 4, 1972, Annie Lizza Hention and Eugene Harry Smith welcomed the birth of their twin sons, Raashon and Raashea Hention. Affectionately called “Shon” by the family, he was Smart, High Spirited, Outspoken, and a Neat Dresser.  He was educated in Dougherty, Fulton, and Clayton County...