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Raymond A. Post
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - Lt. Col. Raymond A. Post of Albany died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Va., from an extended illness. He was 86. Lt. Col. Post was born July 15, 1918, in Jackson, Mich., and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Post.
He retired in 1970 from the United States Marine Corps after finishing his career in Washington, D.C. Lt. Col. Post served in three war campaigns, World War II, Iwo Jima, in which he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart and The Presidential Citation with Star. Lt. Col. Post also served in the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. Lt. Col. Post was awarded numerous service medals and Commendations.
Survivors include children, Sherry Marchy of Chesapeake, Va., Ricky Post of Cleveland, Ga.; granddaughter, Addi Post of Cleveland, Ga.; sister, Evie Stringham of Phoenix, Ariz., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held September 13, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Lt. Col. Post will receive full military honors.
Twiford Funeral Home
Chesapeake, Va.
Macie L. Russ
TIFTON - Macie L. Russ of Tifton died Friday, August 6, 2004, at Tift Regional Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvery Holiness Church, Brighton Community with interment in Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton.
Southview Mortuary
Laura Jones Simmons
CORDELE - Laura Jones Simmons of Vienna died Saturday, August 7, 2004.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove C.M.E. Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Home
Willie Washington Singleton
MOULTRIE - Willie Washington "Bill" Singleton, 86, of Auburndale, Fla., formerly of Moultrie, Ga., died Thursday, August 12, 2004.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Sarah Bell Anderson Walker
THOMASVILLE - Sarah Bell Anderson Walker, 65, of 115 South Pinetree Blvd. Apt. 1206, Thomasville, died Monday, August 9, 2004, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. James Primitive Baptist Church in Thomasville with interment in Peaceful Rest Cemetery.
Hadley's Funeral Home
Charles R. Wood
FITZGERALD - Charles R. Wood, 72, of Fitzgerald died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Lake City, Fla.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel.
Paulk Funeral Home
Alda Brady
SYLVESTER - Alda Brady, 65, of 1793 Isabella-Terrell Rd., Sumner, died Thursday at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Banks Funeral Home
Grady Bridges
ALBANY - Grady Bridges, 50, of 104 Monk St., Sylvester, died Friday, November 26, 2004, at Sylvester Health Care.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Terrell County with interment in Red Hill Cemetery in Parrott.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Charlie Lee Byrd-Mosley
ALBANY - Charlie Lee Byrd-Mosley, 73, of 634 Richardson Rd., Smithville, died Monday, November 29, 2004, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at House of God Saints in Christ in Leesburg with interment in Green Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Smithville.
Meadows Funeral Home
Wilburn Evans Sr.
ALBANY - Wilburn Evans Sr., 95, of 1406 Avalon Ave. died Monday, November 29, 2004, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Albany with interment in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. J.H. Reynolds will officiate.
Born February 8, 1909, in Albany, Mr. Evans was retired civil service, Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany. He attended Dougherty County public schools. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church where he was a member of the usher board.
Survivors include three daughters, Julia E. Evans and Lillian E. Chatmon, both of Albany, Dr. Mary Anne E. Jones of Philadelphia, Pa.; two sons, Wilburn Evans Jr. of Willingboro, N.J., and William K. Evans of Brunswick; one sister, Mary Ealey of Albany; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The family of Mr. Evans will receive friends and relatives at the home of his daughter, Lillian E. Chatmon of 2305 Alameda Lane here in Albany.
The remains of Mr. Evans will be placed in the church Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
Meadows Funeral Home
Mary Stewart Fordham
FORT WORTH, Texas -Mary Stewart Fordham, 90, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004.
The funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at Mariner Nursing Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Floral Memory Gardens in Albany.
Mary was a homemaker all her life and her hobby was her family and friends and cooking pound cakes and cheese biscuits for all she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Fordham; parents, Alan and Elsie Stewart; brothers, J.D. Stewart, Leonard Stewart, Leo Stewart and D. Lamar Stewart, who was the former sheriff of DO. County for many years. Also preceded by sisters, Gordie Herndon, Leona Parrish, Gertrude Parrish.
Mary had been living with her daughter, Jeri McDowell and son- in-law, Alan in Fort Worth for the past 5 years. She lived most of her life in Albany. Mary was a member of Beattie Road Church of Christ in Albany, Ga.
Survivors include her son, Carlton Fordham Jr. and wife Brenda; daughters, Jackie Jarman and husband Amos, Jeri McDowell and husband, Alan; sister, Mildred Ward; grandchildren, Matt Jarman of Hoyden, AL, Amy Jarman Cannon of N. Miami, Shanda Fordham of Albany, Tony Fordham of Albany and Jenny Martin of Hartwell, GA, John Fielding Fordham of Moultrie, GA, Debbie McDowell Benaglio of Austin, TX, and Clinton Alan McDowell of Indianapolis, IN; great-grandchildren, Cal and Race Benaglio, Zackary and Hanah McDowell, A.J. Jarman, Korey and Kerry Jarman, Caleb Cannon, Christopher Fordham, Wade and Julia Martin of Hartwell, GA; and many beloved nieces and nephews and friends.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, Texas
Judge Gilbert
ALBANY - Judge Gilbert, 86, of 601 Harmon Ave. died Friday, November 26, 2004, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church with interment in Roselawn Garden Cemetery.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Carrie Bell Hurley
ALBANY - Carrie Bell Hurley, 84, of 716 Barkley Drive died Monday, November 29, 2004, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Early Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Alice Jefferson
ALBANY - Alice Jefferson, 49, of 908 W. Mercer Ave. died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Albany Health Care.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Chapel with interment in Sheppard Memory Gardens.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Myrtice Pearl Luckey
ALBANY - Myrtice Pearl Luckey, 85, of Camilla died Thursday, December 2, 2004, at her residence. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home
Brenda Faye Sheffield
MARIETTA - Brenda Faye Sheffield passed Thursday, November 18, 2004, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She was born October 11, 1952, in Dawson.
Brenda was a 1970 honor graduate of Monroe High School. She graduated Cum Laude from Albany State University in 1974. She taught elementary education for over 20 years in various Georgia counties. Brenda was also a talented musician, soloist and choir director for many years.
She is survived by her mother, Sharon Jackson of Albany; two daughters, Donna and Maya Sheffield of Marietta; two grandchildren, Brendan and Kenyatta of Marietta; two sisters, Cheryl Sheffield of Albany, Eleanor Whiting Johnson of Powder Springs; one brother, Frederick Whiting of Smyrna; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Dallas, Ga.
Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors
Miranda Henderson Thomas
ALBANY - Miranda Henderson Thomas, 95, of 905-E Friendship Drive died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Palmyra Medical Centers.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jordan Grove Baptist Church in Leesburg with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Dr. R.O. Calhoun will officiate.
Born October 24, 1909, in Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker. She attended Lee County public schools. She was a member of Jordan Grove Baptist Church, the usher board and the mission board.
Survivors include her daughter, Eula Henderson-Jackson of Albany; three grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
The remains of Mrs. Thomas will be placed in the church Saturday evening at 2 p.m.
Meadows Funeral Home
