All Obituaries

A Time to be Born: Mrs. Annie Doris Mathis Walker was born on December 7, 1942, in Baker County, GA, to the late Mollie Hammond Mathis Taylor and the late Deacon Tommie King Mathis. She lived with and was nurtured by her late grandmother, Mrs. Mable Bowen, and spoke highly of the influence she had over her life throughout the many years. A Time to Plant: At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the 2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Albany, GA. She will be remembered...

Mrs. Rictaysha Shanita Barnum was born April 11, 1991, in Dougherty County. She was the daughter of Stephanie Ealey and Demetrius Williams. She departed this life on December 28, 2022. She was a member of First Monumental Faith Ministries as a young girl. She attended Dougherty County and Hillsborough County school systems. She graduated from Spoto High School. She was a fun and very energetic person with a good heart and smile. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, the late Sara...

Armand Jarred Godwin, affectionately known as “Head”, was the son of Betty Jean George and the late Robert Godwin. Armand was born in Tampa, Florida but moved to Albany, Georgia as a young child. He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System where he attended Westover High School. While there, he played football and was always witty and fun-loving as a student. Armand was raised by his loving mother and wonderful grandparents, the late Robert and Juanita...

Shirley Jean Flood was born in Albany, GA, on December 6, 1957, to the late Enoch and Mozelle Raines Sr. At an early age, Shirley accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Arcadia Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, graduating from Monroe High School in 1975. Shirley was an active student and athlete participating as a Monroe varsity cheerleader where she earned a full-ride cheer scholarship to Tift...

Ace Pollard, Jr. was born September 2, 1963. He was united in holy matrimony on November 30, 1989, to Lisa Pollard. On Monday, December 2, 2022, the Lord saw fit to call him home to depart this earthly life at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Pollard; sister, Dorothy Tift; brother-in-law, Anthony Rolle, Fort Myers, FL; and sister-in-law, Kimberly Rolle-Williams, Fort Myers, FL. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Lisa Pollard; his daughter, LaToya...

Brenda Louise Wilson Kimbrough, beloved daughter of the late Lula Mae Wilson and the late John Henry Wilson, was born in Worth County, Georgia, on March 25, 1952. She received her formal education from the State of Georgia Department of Education. Brenda was blessed with three children whom she nurtured and cared for with patience, discipline, humility, and love. As a loving mother and homemaker, she was diligent in caring for the needs of her family. Brenda was a source of joy to...

Dr. Bruce Harvest Fort, Jr. was born on April 12, 1930, to Bruce Fort, Sr. and Sally Kimbrough Fort in  Macon, Georgia. He was the youngest of seven children. Dr. Fort was educated in the public schools of  Bibb County, Georgia, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1948.  After graduating high school, Dr. Fort continued his studies at Fort Valley State College where he met his wife-to-be, Evelyn Juanita Livatt, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952. That same...

Kayla Chantel Isom was born on August 11, 2010, to Carmencita Lay and Jovarris Isom in Albany, Georgia. At the age of 6, she confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Arcadia Missionary Baptist Church and has been a faithful member ever since that time. She sang enthusiastically in the Youth Choir; she was a member of the Angels in Motion praise dancers, and she participated in all youth programs and activities of the church. She began her education at Moultrie Road...

James Willie Williams, Sr. was born July 4, 1930, to the late Clem and Pearlie (Butler) Williams in Albany, Georgia. He accepted Christ later in life and was baptized at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Jake Edwards, Jr. He received his education in the Dougherty County School System and later became an employee of Flint Beverage in Albany, Georgia, where he was a loyal, dedicated, and faithful employee for over 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was...