Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Nicole Denise Brown, 42, of Albany, passed away on December 31, 2023.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

Survivors include her children, Christopher McEady of Albany and Syann Brown of Texas; mother, Bridget Brown of Albany; her two brothers, Maurice Brown of Albany and Jeremy Brown...

Dec 30, 2023

Mr. John Arthur Kenison, 71, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Kenison, no services are planned.

Hall and Hall Funeral Home was entrusted with the care of the Kenison family.

Hall and...

Dec 21, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Howe Scott, 78, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Following the service family and...

Dec 17, 2023

Ms. Dauna Curles Cole, 67, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born February 21, 1956, in New Jersey, was a loving homemaker to her family. She loved her cats and dogs, but especially adored her grandchildren. She was of the Christian faith and will be greatly missed.

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Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Laura Moore McDonald, 95, of Doerun, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from her home.

Born on April 11, 1928, in Worth County, Mrs. McDonald was the daughter of the late Miles A. Moore and Addie Mae Tanner Moore. She retired after 37 years from Coats and Clark as...

Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lois Davis, 66, of Oakfield, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital, in Cordele.

Born March 8, 1957, in Calhoun County, GA, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Wayne Carlton Paul and Mildred Nix Paul. She was a loving and devoted homemaker who cared well...

Dec 11, 2023

Ma’Kynlee Ryder Clussman, 2-month-old infant daughter of Joshua Clussman and Savannah Rogers, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jimmy Battle will officiate.

Ma"Kynlee was born on...

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Marcelle Purser Brooks, 89, of Worth County, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home.

Born July 9, 1934, in Cochran, Mrs. Brooks was the daughter of the late David and Rubye Smith Purser. She worked at Win-Dixie as a talented cake decorator and for years as a school bus driver. She...

Dec 6, 2023

Ms. Barbara Ann Burke Bodiford, 73, of Worth County, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Tim Bass will officiate with interment to follow at...

Dec 3, 2023

Mrs. Judy Lynn Hall, 59, of Enigma, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Tift Regional Health System, in Tifton.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Michael Doyle will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service at the...

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Nina Elaine Loomis Rose, 83, of Albany peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Willson Hospice House.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Levreault will officiate, and the family will visit with friends following the service.

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Nov 24, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Wlliford Bennett, 86, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Born November 8, 1937, Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of the late Eldridge Moye Williford and Wilma Lindsey Williford. She was a homemaker, loved her family and will be greatly missed.

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Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Alderman Rowe, 92, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service. Following the service, Mrs. Rowe will...

Nov 19, 2023

Mrs. Elsie Meredith Rice, 85, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home.

Born on January 29, 1938, in Annetta, KY, Mrs. Rice was the daughter of the late Esker and Ollie Meredith. She was a loving homemaker who loved all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Jerome Beeks, age 72, departed this world on November 1, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service honoring his life will be held at a later date.

He was a man of God and a loving husband and father. He was loved by many including his brother, aunts...

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Jeffery Wayne “Jeff” Thornhill, 55, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

According to his wishes his remains will be cremated, and no services are planned.

Born November 16, 1967, in Ashburn, Jeff was the son of the late Willard Wayne Thornhill and...

Oct 29, 2023

Mr. Walter Kenneth Johnson, 74, of Baconton, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends following the service.

Born March 27, 1949,...

Oct 29, 2023

Mrs. Velma Fallin Tanner, 74, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Born on July 29, 1949, at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Tanner was the daughter of the late Sterling Fallin, Sr., and Janie Powers Fallin. She retired from Coats and Clark, enjoyed cooking, and loved being a Nana to her...

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Susan Margaret Mardon, 79, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home.

Susan was born on August 16, 1944, in Saint Louis Missouri to the late Thomas Aldridge and June Bruns Aldridge. She was a proud 30-year military wife that married her Marine in Hawaii. Susan worked for Hallmark for...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Marion Tony Henderson, 76, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home.

Born August 26, 1947, in Fitzgerald, Tony was the son of the late Johnny Russell “Buck” Henderson and Doris Kathryn Shepherd Henderson. He was a 1965 graduate of Dougherty County High School, a 1971 graduate of Georgia...