All Obituaries

A Time To Be Born: Mattie Hall was the only child of Ethel Hill Hall and Columbus Hall. She was born on Saturday, April 17, 1920, in the home of her grandparents which still stands today in the countryside community of Queensland, near Fitzgerald in Ben Hill County, Georgia.  At birth, Mattie weighed a scant 3 pounds. Her grandfather, Elder James Hill, said to her mother Ethel, “Raise her if you can.” A Time To Grow And Be...

Rena Dorothy Thomas was born on November 30, 1949, to the late Ben and Catherine Thomas. After 71 years on this earth, she departed this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Rena was the third child of twelve children born to the late Ben and Catherine Thomas, two of whom predeceased her, Bro. Albert Williams (Philadelphia, PA), Ben (Alice) Thomas, Jr. (deceased), Deacon Rubin (Shelia) Thomas, Ruby Thomas, Cecil Leon (Carrie) Thomas, Patricia Thomas (deceased), Melvin Thomas, Patricia...

Grady JW Rachel was born on April 13, 1950, in Albany, Georgia, and departed this life on November 11, 2021, at Wilson Hospice House. He was the only son of John and Irene T. Rachel who both preceded him in death. His early life took place between Florida and Albany, Georgia, and he was a product of the Dougherty County School System. He was married and divorced and attended Bethel A.M.E. Church, Inc. He leaves to mourn: five children, Henry Rachel, Kosha Rachel (James), Catrina Boone...

Johnny Lee Cutts was born on November 9, 1949, in Lee County, Georgia, to Mr. Charlie Cutts, Sr. and Mrs. Palace Green Cutts. Johnny loved being part of a large family. Johnny received his education in the public schools of Lee County, GA. Immediately following, he enlisted in the Army and served his nation with pride. Upon leaving the military, he was employed at Lilliston, Procter & Gamble, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base among others.  In addition to being a hard worker,...

Nadine Lavant-Wright was born on March 20, 1936, in Worth County, GA, to the parentage of Mami Lavant and John Allen Lavant, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Linda Carson-Wright. She is survived by her son, Matthew Wright; her son-in-law, Alphonso Carson; her stepson, Michael Atkins; two grandchildren, Bartholomew Amos Wright and Phonda Elisa Snow; a sister, Mary Lavant; one niece, Shantive Lavant; two nephews, Telly...

David C. Hazel, Jr. (D.C.) was born on February 8, 1935, to the late Mr. D.C. and Mrs. Lucy Lee Johnson Hazel.  He was educated in the Dougherty County School System and was a graduate of Monroe High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the United States Navy, where he served honorably for five years and achieved a rank of E5.  He was afforded the opportunities to attend and graduate from  San Diego Junior College, Albany State College(now University) Fort Valley State...

Oliver (Ollie) Wendell Jones, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 29, 2021, in Albany, Georgia. He was born on June 17, 1965. Ollie was educated in the school system of Dougherty County. He was a great high school athlete and an avid sports fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Jimmie L. Jones, Sr., and Mary Ann Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Patricia Jones; four sons, Alexander Johnson, Oliver Wendell Jones, Jr., Jockcolian Jones,...