Obituaries
Albany Area

Wallace Adams Binns, Sr.

SYLVESTER — Mr. Wallace Adams Binns, Sr., 80, of Sylvester died Thursday May 15, 2008 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at 4 P.M. Saturday May 24, 2008 at Binns home on Spring Flats Rd. The family will receive friends immediately following the services.

Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055

Willie Albert Brown, Jr.

ALBANY — Mr. Willie Albert ”Billy” Brown, Jr., 76 of 130 Thornton Dr., Albany died May 13, 2008 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 A.M. at the New Testament Baptist Church, Albany. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Samuel Jordon, Pastor will officiate.

Mr. Brown was born May 3, 1932 in Lee Co. He attended Lee Co. Public School System and was a retired logger. He was a member of New Testament Baptist Church.

Survivors include, one son, Willie Albert Hatcher of Detroit, MI, and one sister, Mary Moore (Johnny) of Jamaica, NY, a very devoted niece, Martha Davenport of Albany and a host of other nieces and nephews.

The remains of Mr. Brown will be in the church Saturday from 10 A.M. until the funeral hour.

Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Larry Coleman

DAWSON — Rev. Larry Coleman, 56, of 1421 George Jennings Rd., Dawson died on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Calhoun Memorial Hospital, Arlington.

A memorial (Wake) Service will be held at 7 P.M. on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Chapel of Albritten’s Funeral Service, 395 Cedar Hill Ave., Dawson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Leary. Rev. Dr. Joseph Howard, III will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson.

Rev. Coleman was a native of Columbus, where he was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. Rosell Miles. upon marriage to his loving wife, he moved to Terrell Co. where he joined the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon and Minister of the Gospel under the leadership of Rev. H.C. Wilson.

Rev. Coleman was previously employed as an Insurance Agent. He was the pastor of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Leary and Jackson Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Parrott.

Rev. Coleman is survived by a devoted wife, Dorothy Alston Coleman of Dawson; one son, Virgil Powell (Patsy) of Dawson; three daughters, Vallaire Wilson of Phenix City, AL, Kimberly Coleman of Sandy Springs and Kristinia Coleman of Dawson; two sisters, Betty Richardson (Rev. Albert) of Columbus and Jeanette Nuckles of Seale, AL; two aunts, Rosell Sumbry and Johnnie M. Jacobs, both of Columbus; three uncles, Robert L. Fluellen and Lathen Brooks, both of Phenix City, AL. and James Fluellen of Akron,OH: four grandchildren, Jutoris Powell and Austin Powell, both of Albany, Dreyon Clay and Sequoya Powell, both of Dawson; one great grandson; several sisters and brothers-in-law and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close family friends. Rev. Coleman also leaves behind beloved and devoted congregational members.

You may sign our online guest registry and send condolences at: www.albrittensfuneralservice.com.

Albritten’s Funeral Service
Dawson 229/995-5895

James Edward Culbreth

ALBANY — James Edward Culbreth of 1618 Pineview Ave. died May 9, 2008 at Ashburn Health Care, Ashburn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 1 P.M. at Saint Maryland Baptist Church in Leary. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Poteat Funeral Home
Albany 229/436-3615

Doreatha Daniels

ALBANY — Doretha Daniels, 76, of 917 Mobile Ave., Albany died May 12, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday 3:30 P.M. at Greater Grace Church of God and Christ with interment in St. Paul Cemetery.

J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Albany 229/430-8800

Johnny L. Dorsey

ALBANY — Johnny L. Dorsey, 76 of Mansfield, OH died May 12, 2008 in Mansfield, OH. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Gladys Ruth Johnson

DAWSON — Gladys Ruth Johnson, 87, of Dawson died MAy 15, 2008 at Palmyra Medical Center. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Ward Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-5853

Lula Mae Kunney

DAWSON — Sis. Lula Mae Kunney, 93, of Rte. 1 Box 1515, Newton died May 11, 2008 at Calhoun Memorial Hospital, Arlington. Funeral services will be Saturday 1 P.M. at New Salem Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Elmodel.

Lula Mae Kunney was born to the late John Kunney and Lula Lofton Kunney on January 31, 1915 in Baker Co. She was the youngest of six siblings.

She was educated in the public schools of Baker Co. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Albany State College, Albany.

She was employed with the Baker and Mitchell Co. school systems for over 35 years. During her employment she served as Lunchroom Supervisor, Teacher, Principal and Adult Literacy Teacher. She was also employed as a Census Worker for the united States Census Bureau.

Her civic activities included serving as Secretary of the Independent Fraternal Union.

She received numerous awards in the field of education and was a member of several professional organizations.

She joined Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church in Elmodel at an early age. She was a devoted member and served as Church Secretary for 50+ years until her illness.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Norris Kunney, Richard Kunney, Arminder Kunney and Alice E. Harris.

Ms. Kunney leaves to mourn her son John Kunney, Sr. (Mattie) of Reidsville; brother, Benjamin T. Kunney of Elmodel; grandchildren, Wanda K. Mosley (Quinton) of Reidsville, John Kunney, Jr. of Alpharetta, Christopher Kunney (Rossie) of Atlanta; great grandchildren, Jamie Murphy of Ellenwood, Brian and Jordan Kunney of Atlanta; great great grandchildren , Jaylin and Jaimee Murphy of Ellenwood and a host of relatives and friends.

Ward Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-5853

Lydia Elizabeth Ware Moore

ALBANY — Mrs. Lydia Elizabeth Ware Moore, 67, of 6118 Popular Rd., Sylvester, died May 7, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday 11 A.M. at Perry Funeral Chapel, Newark, NJ. with interment in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, NJ.

Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Corinne Ross

ALBANY — Corinne Ross, 83, of 426 Cedar Ave. died May 11, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday 11:30 A.M. at Pine Chapel Baptist Church with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. James bush will officiate.

Corinne was born August 20, 1924 in Dougherty Co. She was a member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Vanessa Ross, Alpharetta, Dorimell E. Ross, Trenton, NJ, and Juanita A. Ross, Albany; three sisters, Ella (Wilbert) Barlow, Trenton, NJ, Doree Simmons, Daytona Beach, FL and Lillie C. Brown, Albany; eight grandchildren, Shacola A. Bertha, Jessica C. Boyd, Skyler L. Ross, Sonepia E. Ross, Tominka V. Johnson and Peastease S. Ross; four great grandchildren, Victoria T. Bryant, Zavion J, Dickinson, Daquan J, Mayer and Shanay P. Jackson and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Elliott Funeral Home
Albany 229/436-3553

Marvin Thurman, Jr.

ALBANY — Mr. Marvin Thurman, Jr., 40, of 216 Sunset Ln., Albany died May 10, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday 11 A.M. at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Interment will follow in New Salem Church cemetery. Rev. Edward James Heath will officiate.

Mr. Thurman was born June 5, 1967 in Houston, TX. He was a graduate of Harris Co. Public School System in Houston, TX. He worked as civil service on the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany. He was of Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Zenobia Mays Thurman of Albany, his parents, Delores Willis of Houston, TX and Marvin Thurman, Sr. of Ruston, LA., one brother, Wayne Williams (Tina) of Ruston, LA., two sisters, Taisha Roberts (Oscar) of Houston, TX., and Antoinett Thurman of Houston, TX.

The remains of Mr. Thurman will be in the church Saturday 10 A.M. until the funeral hour.

Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Alvin Jackson Vann

ALBANY — The funeral service of Alvin Jackson Vann, 90, of 4435 Florida Short Route, Dawson, GA, who died May 14, 2008, at Palmyra Medical Centers, will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. David Crowdis will officiate. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Edison, GA.

A native of Grady Co. GA, Mr. Vann was born to Irvin Byrd Vann and Mabel Hobby Vann and had resided in Sasser since 1964. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a retired farmer. He was also a retired truck driver for Air Products and was formerly employed with Keenan’s Auto Parts. Mr. Vann was a member of and a deacon at Sasser Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Irvin B. Vann, Jr., Helen Vann Browning, Carl W. Vann, Sr., Frances Vann, Harold Vann, son-in-law, Hopson Irvin and a step-granddaughter, Heather Griffith.

Survivors include his wife, Hilda McCorkle Vann, of Sasser, GA, two sons, Jack Vann and his wife Darlene of Sasser, GA, Mike Vann and his wife, Leah of Sasser, GA, a daughter, Pat Irvin of Newton, GA, and Sherman Vann and Eleanor of Virginia Beach, VA, a sister, Nancy Vann Barronton and her husband, Tom of Valley Grande, AL, two sisters-in-law, Anita Vann of Columbus, GA and Earline Vann of Edison, GA, five grandchildren, Vann Irvin and his wife, Debra, Traci Griffith and her husband, Ralph, Blake Vann, Myles Vann and Taylor Vann, four great-grandchildren, Matt Roach, Becky Short and her husband Chan, Mandy Irvin and Jacques Irvin, one great-great-grandchild, Hadley Stegall.

Those desiring may make donations to the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o The Bank of Edison, 476 Turner St., Edison, GA 39846 or Sasser Baptist Church P.O. Box 508, Sasser, Ga 39885.

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

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