Albany Area Obituaries
Alton Countryman, Jr.
DAWSON — Alton Countryman, Jr., 63, formerly of Dawson, was called home by the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Fort Gaines Healthcare Nursing.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Albritten’s Funeral Services in Dawson. Rev. Raymond Mills will officiate. Burial will be held on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville.
Alton Countryman, Jr., the son of the late Alton and Carrie Countryman, Sr. was born on June 14, 1945, in Newark, NJ.
Alton was educated in the public schools of Newark, NJ. He served in the US Army for fourteen years and served his country with great honor. He was a wonderful chef and devoted Father and Grandfather.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gregory Countryman, US Army E-7 and one sister, Renee Countryman.
Alton Countryman leaves a legacy of love, strength, and honor to cherish his precious memories three sons: Marc (Sarah) Jessie of Virginia; Terrence Countryman of Albany, GA; and Derico Countryman of Cuthbert, GA. One brother: Jerry Countryman of Dawson, GA. Four sisters: Earleen McLeod, Laura Lewis, Geraldine Williams, Carolyn Countryman all of Newark, NJ. Twelve grandchildren,host niece, nephews, cousins, and a devoted caregiver Barbara Countryman.
Albrittens Funeral Service
Dawson 229/995-5895
Mae Beulah Covin
ALBANY — Mrs. Mae Beulah Covin, 74, of 240 Henry Road, Sylvester died on Monday, August 18, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Gethesemane Worship Center, 1703 North Madison Street in Albany. Bishop Fredrick Williams and Pastor, Rev. Melvin D. Harper, III, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 82, Sylvester.
Mrs. Covin was born on August 2, 1934, in Worth County. She attended Worth County Public School. She was a member of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Acree. She was a retired Supervisor of Sunnyland Farms.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. John L. Covin, Sr.; eight children, Jessie Covin of Sylvester, Bertha C. McDonald of Albany, Helen Tate (Garnet) of Auburn, Carrie Covin of Union City, Cherrie Covin of Auburn, Beulah M. Covin Warner of Robins, John L. Covin, Jr., of Norfork, VA of Sylvester, Gregory Covin (Olivia) of Dublin and John Henry Covin of Sylvester; four sisters, Eddie Young (Rommie) and Thelma Ford both of Grand Rapid MI, and Lacy Mitchell (Clint) of Detroit, MI and Brenda McDonald of Bradenton, FL; two step sisters, Ida Mae Williams of Grand Rapid, MI and Alice Mae Fcelle of FL; three brothers, Jim Ford (Mattie) and Charlie Ford, Jr., both of Grand Rapid, MI and Edward Anderson of Palatka, FL; 11 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren;Minnie Lee Polite and Adella Biven, and one uncle Dea. Walter Biven.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262
Marvin Lee Hall
SYLVESTER — Mr. Marvin Lee Hall, 65, of Sylvester died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Monday August 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Banks Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Providence Cemetery.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055
Alice Lucille Howell
ALBANY — The funeral service of Alice Lucille Howell, 97, of 390 Middle Rd., Leesburg, GA who died Wednesday August 20, 2008 at Sylvester Health Care will be conducted Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.
A native of Sparks, GA, Mrs. Howell had resided in Leesburg most all of her life. She was retired from Slappey Drive Inn Theatre and was a member of Raleigh White Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. (Bud) Howell, a son Charles E. McDowell, a brother, Sam Mathews and a sister, Lollie Mathews Thompson.
Survivors include grandchildren, Marion Moyer, Karen Evans and her husband Louis, Mary Ann Tillman and her husband W.L., great-grandchildren, Tonia Thorpe, Johnnie Evans, Charles Evans, Brian Braswell, Ashley Tillman, Candice Tillman, great-great-grandchildren, Channing McDowell, Tyler McDowell, Zackery Lane and Kelly Tillman.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.
To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’
website at
www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.
Mathews Funeral Service
Albany 229/435-5657
Lula M. Jones
ALBANY — Mrs. Lula M. Jones, 93, of Route 1 Box 427, Newton died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Funeral home from 5 to 6 p.m. The funeral service will be at Pentecost Temple Church of God in Christ in Canton, OH at a later date.
PoteatFuneral Home
Albany 229/436-3615
Nathaniel Jones
DAWSON — Nathaniel Jones, 55, of Dawson, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the Lillian G. Carter Nursing Home in Plains, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Graves. Rev. Larry Hagan will officiate. Interment will follow in Sardis Cemetery in Dawson.
Nathaniel Jones was born in Terrell County Georgia on May 12, 1953 to Johnny Mae Alexander and Brady Jones. At an early age he confessed Christ and joined Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated in the Calhoun County Public Schools and employed with Cargill Industries for numerous years.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his father: Brady Jones; four sisters: Doris Miller, Eddie Dean Thomas, Mary Nell Harper, and Callie Mae Davis; two brothers: Willie Jones and James Brady Jones.
He leaves to cherish his legacy two sons: Cartez (Shakisha) Jones and Nathaniel Jones, Jr., both of Albany, GA; mother: Johnnie Mae Jones of Dawson, GA; two grandchildren: Tashuhua Bell and Zephaniah Davis of Albany, GA; four sisters: Janice Jones and Jennie Battle, both of Dawson, GA; Juanita Tyson and Gussie Jones, both of Philadelphia, PA; five brothers: Curtis Jones and Alfonza Jones, both of Dawson, GA; Edgar Jones of Marietta, GA; Tony Jones of Austin, TX; and Clarence Jones of Philadelphia, PA. Also a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albrittens Funeral Service
Dawson 229/995-5895
Alice Johnson Moreland
ALBANY — Mrs. Alice Johnson Moreland, 88, of 1406 South Lee Street, Albany died on Monday, August 18, 2008 at Westoff Hospital in Rockledge, FL. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church 214 East Oglethorpe Blvd in Albany. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Garden of Memory Cemetery.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262
Lt. Colonel Guyton Otis Terry, Jr. US Army (Ret)
ALBANY — Lt. Colonel Guyton Otis Terry, Jr. US Army (Ret) 73, of Martinez, GA formerly of Albany, GA, died August 19, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Lt. Colonel Terry’s funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 23, 2008 at the chapel of Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Chip Gresham will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
Lt. Colonel Terry was an Albany native, the first child born to Guyton Otis Terry, and Marion Turner Terry. Mr. Terry was a member of the Albany High School Class of 1953 and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Following his graduation, Mr. Terry attended the University of Georgia; obtaining a Bachelors of Arts degree in English in 1957. While an undergraduate student, Mr. Terry was initiated a brother into Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Upon graduation, Mr. Terry received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force; serving the Air Force for 12 years as a flying officer, Navigator, and Missile Lauch Operator. Mr. Terry was a decorated serviceman; receiving numerous awards, among those, the National Defense Service Medal; Master Missileman Badge; Joint Service Commodation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal.
In 1969, Mr. Terry enrolled in the Juris Doctor program at the University of Wyoming. He received his law degree in 1972. Upon graduation, Mr. Terry entered the United States Army as an attorney at law; becoming a member of the staff Judge Advocate Corps. Mr. Terry retired from military service in his home state in 1981 with the rank of Lt. Colonel at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
Lt. Colonel Terry continued his professional career with the US Treasury Department as an estate and gift tax attorney. Lt. Colonel Terry has resided in Martinez, GA for the past thirty two years.
Survivors include a son, Guyton O. Terry III and his wife, Gail, of Valdosta, GA,a daughter, Tara Elizabeth Gosneigh and her husband, Michael of Mar, GA, a brother, James Turner Terry and a sister, Louise Terry Gresham and her husband, Jerry all of Albany, GA, two nephews, Rev. Chip Gresham of Albany, GA and Jacob Cameron Terry III of Atlanta, GA, two grandchildren, Emma Caroline Terry of Anna Maria, FL and Connor Williams of Martinez, GA and two step-grandchildren, Sarah Maslowski of Douglas, GA and Emily McMichael of Valdosta, GA
The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. today (Friday) at Mathews Funeral Home.
Subsequent to the interment ceremony, the family will gather at the residence of Jerry and Louise Gresham, 3207 Lancaster Lane, Albany, GA, 31721.
To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews
website at
www.mathewsfuneralhome.com
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany 229/435-5657
Madeline Anne Wildes
ALBANY — Madeline Anne Wildes, infant daughter of Landon and Amanda Mathis Wildes who lives at 189 Berkeley Road, Albany, died August 20, 2008 at Egleston Children’s Hospital of Emory.
Her funeral service will be Saturday afternoon at one O’clock PM at First Baptist Church of Albany with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Butch Knight and Rev. Hugh Deloach officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 PM at First Baptist Church.
Born in Albany, she had a contagious smile and gorgeous blue eyes. Her sweet loving spirit would light up the room. She attended First Baptist Church and enjoyed her Sunday School friends. Madeline’s legacy will live on because her organs are helping 8 other babies. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Carl William Mathis, Jr.
Survivors include her parents Landon and Amanda Wildes, Albany; maternal grandmother, Melanie Snead Mathis, Americus; paternal grandparents Buddy and Carol Wildes, Albany; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Budington Snead, College Park, Mrs. Carl Mathis Sr., Cordele; paternal great grandmother Loyce Hallford, Albany; aunts and uncles, Laura and Mark Rogers, Hahira, Meredith and Randy Spielman, Raleigh, NC; Nathan Mathis, Americus and one cousin Mallory Lane Rogers.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Pre-School Ministry at First Baptist Church, 145 Oakland Parkway, Albany, GA 31721 or Children’s Miracle Network Benefiting Childrens Health 1405 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322.
You may sign the guestbook and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Madeline Anne Wildes at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern
Albany 229/883-4156
Southwest Georgia Obituaries
Thomas Edward Bevel
DONALSONVILLE — We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Thomas Edward Bevel, age 85, of Donalsonville, GA who passed away Wednesday morning, August 20, 2008 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services for Mr. Bevel will be held at Lynn Cemetery at Hammock Springs Baptist Church in Donalsonville, GA on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. Evans-Skipper
Funeral Home
Donalsonville 229/524-2789
Leanna Mercer Clark
AMERICUS — Mrs. Leanna Mercer Clark, of Americus died on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus 229/924-2958
Clarence L. Collins
BLAKELY — Clarence L. Collins, 62, who died on August 18, 2008 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center, in Dothan, AL. Funeral services will be held at Evergreen Church at 3 p.m. on August 23, 2008 with interment to follow in the Church Cemetery in Blakely.
Peoples Funeral Home
Blakely 229/723-3646
Nathaniel Dawson
PELHAM — Mr. Nathaniel Dawson (Tack), 77, of Leary died on August 16, 2008 at Albany Health Care. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with interment to follow Pelham Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 22, 2008, from 3 to 8 p.m. at 334 Baggs Ave. Pelham, GA.
Nathaniel Thomas & Son Home for Funeral
Pelham 229/294-4869
Sandra R. Edmondson
SHELLMAN — Sandra R. Edmondson, 36, of Shellman died on August 17, 2008, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with interment in the Church Cemetery in Shellman.
Community Funeral Home
Shellman 229/679-5754
John A. Hurley
AMERICUS — Mr. John A. Hurley, of Americus died on Saturday, August 16, 2008 will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with interment to follow Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus 229/924-2958
Adell Jones
PELHAM — Mrs. Adell Jones, 71, of Meigs died on August 21, 2008 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Nathaniel Thomas & Son Home for Funeral
Pelham 229/294-4869
Perry Morey
PELHAM — Mr. Perry Morey, 80, of Pelham, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. Born on February 16, 1928 in Colquitt County, GA to the late Robert ”Bob” Julius and Myrtice Alene Layton Morey, he was a retired welder and was married to the former Jeanette Strickland. Mr. Morey was a member of East Pelham Baptist Church as well as being a member of the Pelham Masonic Lodge {pound}312 and the Smith-Spence American Legion Post {pound}144. Mr. Morey was a veteran of the Air Force and also served as a past volunteer police officer and fireman for the city of Pelham, GA. Mr. Morey is survived by his wife, Jeanette Strickland Morey of Pelham, GA, daughters Norma Lauderdale and husband, Charles, of Pelham, GA and Cathy Ivey and husband, Reid, of Lady Lake, FL, son Terry Morey and wife, Kay, of Cairo, GA, grandchildren Kristie Brantley of Wrightsville, GA, Leslie Lauderdale of Moultrie, GA, Brian Ivey of West Point, GA, Sean Lauderdale of Augusta, GA, Josh Morey of Jacksonville, FL and Dana Rowan of Bainbridge, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert ”Bob” Julius and Myrtice Alene Layton Morey, brothers George Morey, Harry Morey (twin) and Clarence Morey, sisters Norma Moye, Bertha Holland and Barbara Morey. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel in Pelham, GA. The Rev. Herman Hampton will officiate the services. Mr. Morey’s nephews will serve as pallbearers Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Pelham, GA.
Should you wish to make a contribution, please do so to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.
To share your deepest sympathies and fondest memories, sign the online register book at www.jamerson-braswell.com
Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home
Pelham 229/2947-2661
Alex Nunnally
DONALSONVILLE — Funeral and graveside services for the late Alex Nunnally, 64 who died Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Akron, OH will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Wesley Chapel AME Church in Blakely.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Lewis Mortuary
Ft. Gaines 229/768-2014
Robert Marlin Peek
COLQUITT — Robert Marlin Peek, 51, of Jacksonville, FL formerly of Colquitt died on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at St. Vincents Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Rev. Ralph Dean will officiate. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 1 to 2 at Colquitt Funeral Home.
Mr. Peek was born on December 3, 1956 in Miller County. His was in Drywall/Construction and was a member of Inland Baptist Church.
Pallbearers include Steve Wells, Guy Stovall, Tony Walton, Michael Joiner, Ronnie McNease and Ritchie McNease.
Survivors include one son Isreal (Taya) Peek of Atlanta; two daughters, Hannah Peek of Bainbridge and Madison Peek of Atlanta; three brothers, Jimmy L. Rix of Americus, Johnny McCalvin of Charleston, WV and Billy McClavin of Tallahassee, FL; three sisters, Janice Johnson of Jacksonville, Joyce McNease of Colquitt and Susan Carlin of Pensacola, FL; and one grandson, Dalton Peek of Atlanta.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Robert M. Peeks by visiting Colquitt Funeral Home’s website at
www.colquittfuneralhome.net.
Colquitt Funeral Home
Colquitt 229/758-3571
Myrtle Daniel Sharpton
TRENTON — Myrtle Daniel Sharpton, 78 of Smithville, Ga. died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Lee County Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
She had resided in Lee County, Ga. since 2005. She was a member of Magby Gap Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her son, Foshion E. Sharpton and Granddaughter, Earie E. Sharpton. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Herbert Sharpton of Smithville, Ga., two daughters, Jaki Gosa and Forrest of Leesburg, Ga. and Becky Swanbeck and husband Larry of Braselton, Ga., two sons; Ronnie Sharpton and wife Susan of Indiantown, FL. and Terry Sharpton and wife Gale of Trenton, Ga., one daughter-in-law, Cindy Sharpton of Trenton, Ga., brother, Nolan Daniel and two sisters, Doris Ellis both of Trenton, Ga. and Esther Kawan of Hallandale Beach, FL., several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held 2 P.M. Sunday in the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Cordell Holloway officiating. Interment followed in Browns Gap Cemetery. The family received friends from 3-9 P.M. Saturday.
Ryan Funeral Home
Trenton 706/657-7525
Ella Mae Sapp Spicer
PELHAM — Mrs. Ella Mae Sapp Spicer, 83, of Pelham died on August 17, 2008 at Mitchell County Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Summerhill Missionary Baptist Church with interment to follow Pelham Memorial Gardens.
Nathaniel Thomas & Son Home for Funerals
Pelham 229/294-4869
Betty K. Taylor
FITZGERALD — Betty K. Taylor, 62, of Fitzgerald, Georgia died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 23 at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Friday evening at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald 229/423-2033
