Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Pastor Jose Calixto

Pastor Jose Calixto

Feb 2, 2025

El Pastor José Calixto, de 60 años, de Albany, Falleció haciendo lo que más le gustaba, el Domingo, 2 de Febrero, 2025, en su iglesia, Iglesia Restauración de Familia Betel. 

2 Timoteo 4:7-8 He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe. Por lo demás, me está guardada la corona de jus cia, la cual me dará...

Shawn Joseph Stewart

Shawn Joseph Stewart

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. Shawn Joseph Stewart, 50, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Arkansas at 3400 W. Main Street, Cabot, AR 72023.

Shawn was passionate and loved deeply. He loved to fish, enjoyed classic rock, and had a "goofy" fun loving personality. He...

Darius Renard Perry

Darius Renard Perry

Jan 28, 2025

Darius Renard Perry, 31, of Albany, passed from this life into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 

A memorial service honoring his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Eugene Hill officiating. 

Darius was born May 2, 1993, in Waycross, GA at...

Donna Gail Medders

Donna Gail Medders

Jan 23, 2025

Mrs. Donna Gail Medders, 71, of Poulan, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Willson Hospice House in Albany.

A private graveside funeral service for close friends and family will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in the Poulan Cemetery.

Born December 11, 1953, in Rome, GA, Donna was the daughter of the late Donald Weyman Terry and Lovella...

Domeka Hicks

Domeka Hicks

Jan 15, 2025

Domeka Hicks, 72, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. 

At this time there are no formal services planned. 

Domeka was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Evelyn Irene Hicks. 

Hall and Hall Funeral Home was given the honor to serve Domeka's family. 

Froney Ann Stegemiller

Froney Ann Stegemiller

Jan 5, 2025

Mrs. Froney Ann Stegemiller, 60, of Dawson, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. 

Funeral services honoring her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Robin Chaplin officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.

Born February 3, 1964, in Columbus...

Kayla Ristau

Kayla Ristau

Dec 27, 2024

Kayla Ristau, 26, of Meigs, unexpectedly passed away on December 27, 2024.

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

Born March 12, 1998, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of John Ristau and Autumn Cotton Ristau. Kayla was known for her sweet soul and was always there for others in need. She had a free spirit, a...

Rodney Duane Stewart

Rodney Duane Stewart

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Rodney Duane Stewart, 65, of Albany passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home.

Born on July 21, 1959, Rodney was the son of the late Donald and Madge Toombs Stewart. He worked in Heating & Air as a sheet metal specialist, enjoyed reading and spending time with family. He was of the Christian faith and will be...

Mary A. Bush

Mary A. Bush

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Mary A. Calhoun Bush, 94, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Pruitt Palmyra Nursing Home. 

According to the wishes of Mrs. Bush no services will be held. 

Born April 1, 1930, in Coffee County, Mrs. Bush was the daughter of the late Walter E. Calhoun and Alice J. Parker Calhoun. She retired from Soutern Bell as a...

MGySgt. Bobby N. Sanders, USMC (Ret.)

MGySgt. Bobby N. Sanders, USMC (Ret.)

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Bobby Naftrel Sanders, 86, of Albany passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hosptial. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in the Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00...

Hazel Marie Phillips

Hazel Marie Phillips

Dec 18, 2024

Mrs. Hazel Marie Phillps, 88, of Lake Park, and formerly of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Crown Hill Mausoleum. 

Born on January...

Dennis Lee VanMatre

Dennis Lee VanMatre

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Dennis Lee VanMatre, 79, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hall & Hall Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Dawson. Rev. Robin...

MSgt. Robert Dale Anderson, USMC (Ret.)

MSgt. Robert Dale Anderson, USMC (Ret.)

Dec 11, 2024

Robert Dale Anderson moved on from this life on December 11, 2024. Mr. Anderson led his life by example; His stoicism, magnanimity, and responsiveness are all hallmarks of his soul that those who loved him most will grieve yet carry forward in their lives.

Bob was born on October 28, 1948, in Pasadena, California to Lawrence “Larry” Anderson and Marjorie Anderson...

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Spring Willoughby

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Spring Willoughby

Dec 9, 2024

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Gail Spring Willoughby, 73, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Matt Stone will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service.

A native of Albany, Debbie, was the daughter...

James Brady Johnson

James Brady Johnson

Nov 27, 2024

Mr. James Brady Johnson, a beloved son, father, and talented craftsman, tragically passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was 27 years old.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Bethel Holiness Tabernacle with Pastor Noah Phillips officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester. Visitation...

Annie Mae Turner Osborne

Annie Mae Turner Osborne

Nov 26, 2024

Ms. Annie Mae Osborne, 86, of Sylvester, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Phoebe Worth Hospital, in Sylvester.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Crown Hill Cemetery, in Albany with Joseph W. Jones officiating.

Born on August 24, 1938, in Tifton, Ms. Osborne was the daughter of the...

David Duke

David Duke

Nov 24, 2024

Mr. David Duhart Duke, 80, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home.

Born on January 2, 1944, in Newton, Mr. Duke was the son of the late Lester and Lola Duke. He worked for Firestone Tire and retired from Jameson Bedding. He enjoyed fishing and camping, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Wanda Nichols Story

Wanda Nichols Story

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Wanda Nichols Story, 73, of Albany, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home.

A visitation and viewing will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hall & Hall Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. (CST) Sunday, November 24,...

Janet Louise LaRue Edwards

Janet Louise LaRue Edwards

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Janet Louise LaRue Edwards, 77, of Sylvester, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany.

Born on March 20, 1947, in Greenville, SC, Janet was the daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Hale LaRue. She worked in the medical field for several years in supply and was of the Baptist faith. Her greatest...

GySgt. James David Daniel, USMC (Ret.)

GySgt. James David Daniel, USMC (Ret.)

Nov 16, 2024

GySgt. James David Daniel, USMC (Ret.), 89, of Cordele, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Lake Blackshear Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Phil Streetman and his son, Mark Daniel, will officiate with interment to follow in the Smoak Cemetery.

Born December...

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