All Obituaries

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.  “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”   Jeremiah 29:11, NLT Bennie Lee Lakes was born in Albany, Georgia on July 26, 1938, to the late Nathaniel and Charlie Will Lakes.  Though born with a disability, Bennie overcame the odds and lived a happy, healthy life.  He had a kind and caring spirit that he shared with everyone.  He was a member of...

Sister Ellie Mae Butler was born on April 19, 1953 in Randolph County, Georgia to the late Nathaniel Butler, Sr. and Lessie Bell Butler.   Ellie confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age.  She joined Salem A.M.E. Church in Bronwood, Georgia.   Ellie’s affectionate smile and laughter was infectious everywhere she went.  Her smile and laughter touched the heart of those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father, Nathaniel Butler, Sr.,...

Delores Ann Reese was born on April 14, 1970, to the late Alfred Reese and Eva Pearl Dawson-Maddox in Albany, Georgia. She attended the Dougherty County public school system. Delores gave her life to Christ and accepted Him as her personal Savior at the Gethsemane Worship Center in Albany, Georgia. She transitioned to her eternal life on December 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Pearl Dawson- Maddox; father, Alfred Reese; brother, Alfred Reese, Jr.; and sister, Angela...

KARLOS R. THREADGILL Karlos R. Threadgill was born January 22, 1974 to Delois Singleton and the late Ross Brown. He was member of Christian Church of Faith of Albany, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Daniel Eady.  He attended Randolph Clay High School.  Karlos was great individual.  God blessed him with a great father, George E. Threadgill and a bonus father, L.C. Spann, Jr. He leaves to cherish in his memory siblings:  Billie Threadgill, Grady Threadgill -...

Silas M. Burnett was born on January 29, 1934, to Mr. Zeb Burnett, Sr., and Mrs. Della Burnett in Randolph County. Silas transitioned to his eternal rest on November 18, 2022, at Bostick Nursing Home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Silas received his education in the Randolph County School System. He enjoyed life, being in the outdoors, loved to go fishing and connecting with nature. He also enjoyed his family and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Silas was preceded in death by...

Bro. Sean Barry Wright was born to John Henry Wright and Janie Lue Ferguson-Wright on September 19, 1967, in Passaic, New Jersey. Bro. Wright worked for Almark Mill, Cargill (Tyson), and he was no stranger to hard work. He loved to do yard work and sitting with the elderly. He attended Albany Technical College for Culinary Arts. He was also a faithful member of Bronwood Road Church of Christ. On January 9, 1996, he married Tonya Johnson, and to this union, three children were born. He...

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of the beloved Mrs. Shelby Craig.  She transitioned to her eternal home on November 16, 2022. She will truly be missed by her loving family and friends.  Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming at a later date by Ward Funeral Home.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

On August 3, 1931, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Josie Beatrice Moore made her entrance into the world.  She was born to Joseph and Mattie Moore. A short time later while just a little girl, she and her only sibling, Susie, were adopted and reared by Rubin and Savana Jones. Josie attended school in Randolph County. She spent a lifetime learning. Her lessons in life contributed to her good character, her charismatic connection to others, and her very gentle manner of speaking. Throughout her...

For God loved the world so much, that He gave his only Son, so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal Life, for God Loved the world so much that He gave His only son. John 3:16 NLT

Bernard Burks was born on December 16, 1967, to Arthur Burks and Ora Pearl Burks in Cuthbert, GA. Bernard transitioned to his eternal rest on July 23, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Burks and Ora Pearl Burks, and brother, Don Burks. Bernard graduated from Randolph Clay High School in 1986. He served in the Air Force for several years. He also was employed by Burks Medal Building, Fort Benning’s in Columbus, GA,...