All Obituaries

As parents, we hope and pray that our kids know how much they truly mean to us and that we only want the best for them. We treasure the times our children have to express they truly do love us, and they understand that the things we are trying to teach them are for their own good. Nothing is as beautiful as the true, unconditional love that a mother receives from her child. On Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in Albany, Georgia, Alexis Thomas was blessed with the most precious gift imaginable....

The sun rose on the morning of April 25, 1948, in Tampa, Florida, as life began for Patricia Ann Wilson. She was born to Otis Wilson and Marie Smith Wilson, who preceded her in death. She was the fifth of seven children. Four brothers (Otis Jr., James Curtis, Jeffery, and Woodrow) preceded her in death. Patricia confessed her belief in Jesus Christ and joined the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa. She actively served her church and community until her professional endeavors took...

Michael Jerome “Mike” Rouse was born on January 29, 1960, in Albany, Georgia. He was the youngest son born to the late Bessie Mae Rouse and George Credditt. Mike confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Friendship Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Mike was educated in the Dougherty County School System and was a proud graduate of Albany High School, class of 1978. He enlisted in the US Navy on November 3, 1978. Mike completed his Basic Training in RTC San Diego,...

On the day of our Lord, August 23, 1953, a baby girl, Ruby Nell, was born to the late Curlie Mae Stephens and the late J. W. Ausby. She was blessed to have two loving families. She was reared and cared for in the home of her beloved grandparents, the late James Lawrence, Sr., and the late Laurena Seymore Ausby. They loved and cared for her throughout her childhood and into adulthood. “Rooster,” as she was affectionately called by her grandmother, Laurena, was reared in a...

Mr. Alfred G. King, son of the late Robert Mullin, Sr., and Mattie Ruth Clay, was born July 5, 1949, in Sasser, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Dougherty County in Albany, Georgia, and was a graduate of the Monroe High School class of 1967. Alfred received a certification from Albany Technical College, and he continued his education by receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Albany State (College) University in 1972. He also...

On May 18, 2022, God saw that you had fought a good fight, you had finished your life course. Your eyes closed and you were at rest. Mr. Curtis James Carter, Sr. was born on May 8, 1956, in Dawson, GA, to the late Mr. James Carter and Mrs. Tiny Maude Carter. In 1965, they moved to Albany, GA. He was educated in the Dougherty County School System. He is a graduate of Monroe High School class of 1974 and Albany State College (University) class of 1978. At an early age, he accepted Christ as...

Emanuel David Fournier Jr, 65, transitioned peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. He was born February 19, 1957, in Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel David and Mary Louise Seals Fournier, and his youngest sister, Marisque Louise Collins (Charles).   As an adolescent, Emanuel attended public schools in Dougherty County School System. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Albany...

Deacon Roscoe Lonzie Works was born to the late Deacon Arthur Works and the late Annie Lou Works on July 25, 1945, in Union Springs, Alabama. He was educated in the Baker County School System. Deacon Works graduated from East Baker High School. Deacon Works was a well-known basketball star during his high school years. Deacon Works was raised in the Mt. Airy Baptist Church of Newton, Georgia. He later joined the Mt Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church of Albany, Georgia, where he served on the...