Elliott Funeral Home

Florida Jean Souder Merriex, 77, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Albany, Georgia. She was born, October 9, 1946, in Key West, Florida to the late Reverend W. L. Souder and Grace Lee Souder, the sixth of eight children. Florida grew up in Gainesville, Florida where the family moved when she was four years old. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964 and from Albany State College (now Albany State University) in Albany, Georgia in 1968. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. After graduation, she returned to live in Gainesville and worked at the University of Florida Shands Hospital. She earned a Master's Degree from the University of...

Wright Riley Benson, 90, of Albany, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation. A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Elliott Funeral Home, 512 South Jefferson Street, Albany, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 400 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Carl White, Jr. will officiate. Mr. Benson was born on October 15, 1933, in Albany, Georgia, the son of the late Ella Louise Benson and Dennis Riley. He was a Navy veteran and was retired from the Georgia...

Coach Ben Hill Williams, of Albany, Georgia transitioned on December 8, 2023, at Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, December 16th At Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Whitney Avenue Albany, Ga. The service will begin at 11:00 A.M

A very proud native of Albany, GA, Gail Anita Marshall Fennell, became a beloved resident of Washington, D.C. and Prince George's County, Maryland. Gail was known for her brilliant mind, chic style, boundless love, radiant beauty, delightful humor, exceptional creativity, and idiosyncrasies, along with her undying support and loyalty. As a doting mother and grandmother, she filled the lives of Daria, Joy, Jimmie (Jim-Jim), and Tre' J. with immense love and care. Born in Albany, GA, on October 10, 1949, Gail is the cherished daughter of the late John Allen Marshall, Sr. ("Daddy") and Mrs. Louie Arthur Moore Marshall ("Mama"). She grew up alongside her older brother, John Allen Marshall, Jr.,...

ELLIS CHARLES TROUTMAN, SR. died Sunday, June 25, 2023. A service In Loving Memory of Mr. Troutman will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Elliott Funeral Home Chapel. Jules Ellerson, officiating, Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Ellis was born in Terrell County, Georgia, to Lucy Harrold Troutman and Allen Troutman. He attended Dougherty County schools and graduated from Monroe High School in 1961. He majored in music at Albany State (College) University and served as a high school band director and music teacher. He was a professional musician who played in numerous bands and with notable artists, including Clarence Carter, Seal Johnson, Jesse Boone & the...

Mrs. Bessie Lee Wright, 92, of Albany, transitioned on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Services honoring Mrs. Wright's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Mt Zion Baptist Church 901 South Westover Road, Albany, Georgia. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery 200 Cotton Avenue, Albany, Georgia. "Madea" leaves her children to cherish her kind-hearted spirit, Doris (John) McDay, Theotis Betty) Wright, Annie (Robert) Clay, Laura (George) Miller, and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Clinton Wright, all of Albany, GA. She leaves one sister, who was very dear to her, Carey Raybon Dent of Albany, GA., two sisters-in law, Bernice Robinson of New...

Deacon Roscoe L. Works,76, of Albany, transitioned from mortality to immortality on Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Albany, Georgia surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church 1501 Newton Road Albany, Georgia, Rev. Walter L. Ingram, Jr., will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery 120 Old Pretoria Road Albany, Georgia. Due to the increase in Covid Omicron Variant cases, Attendees are required to wear a mask. Your obedience will be greatly appreciated.

Funeral Services for Ms. Juanita E. Gay of Albany, Georgia will be held on Friday, 29, 2022, from the Sanctuary of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 901 South Westover Blvd, Albany, Georgia at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery 200 Cotton Avenue, Albany, Georgia. Ms. Gay departed this life on Friday, April 22, 2022. Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Elliott Funeral Home.

Eddie Mildred Gordon Glover, lovingly known as "Mildred," was called to her eternal home on Monday, January 17, 2022, just 3 days after her beloved husband, Bobby. She was born in Albany, Georgia on January 13, 1931. Mildred was a daughter of the late Walter Carl Gordon, Sr. and Mary Louise Gordon. She was the third of four children born to "Momma Lou" and "Daddy Pete." She was preceded in death by her dear siblings Carrie L. Gordon Harris & Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Mildred also had a very close and special relationship with her youngest and only surviving sister, Dorothy Jane Gordon Carver. Mildred was educated in the Dougherty County Public School System and earned her diploma...

Robert Vernon Glover, Sr., affectionately known as "Bobby," was called home to eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born in Albany, Georgia on August 25, 1925 to the late Henry Samuel Glover and Essie B. Allen. Although he was the first of just two children, Bobby grew up with his sister Wylodine Drain Jackson and a special cousin, Wynona Thomas, who was like a sister to him and Wylodine. Before Wylodine and Wynona preceded Bobby in death, they remained close all of their lives. As a young man, Bobby was known to be very responsible, yet fun-loving. He took on a newspaper route in order to help support his mother and his sisters. Bobby was educated in the Dougherty County...

Edgar Parker, D.D.S. was born August 16, 1936. He was the 2nd of five children born to Mrs. Rosa Bell Parker and Mr. Walter Parker of West Point, Ga. After graduating from 10th Street High School in West Point, Georgia he received a full tuition scholarship to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a 1960 biology graduate of Morehouse College and a 1966 graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. After dental school graduation, Dr. Parker served in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. There he met the distinguished son of Albany, Lt. Col. Dr. Walter Carl Gordon, Jr. Dr. Gordon's vision of returning to Albany and recruiting an accompanying force...

Mrs. Annie Lois Graham Rayford was born to the late Tom Graham Sr., and the late Sarah Ella Graham in Worth County, September 16, 1927. Mrs. Rayford was the 13th child of the 14 children born to her parents, all have preceded her in death. Two sisters and two brothers grew up with Mrs. Rayford. They were Ella Mae Bennett, Mildred Gardner (RC), Roy and Tom, Jr. She was educated in the public schools of Worth, Mitchell and Dougherty counties. She graduated from Georgia Normal (Hazard) High School in 1945. She immediately matriculated at Georgia Normal College later becoming Albany State College and University, respectfully. She received a BS degree from Albany State College in 1950. Later she...

Mrs. Edith Virginia Moseley Drummer was born August 30, 1930 in Baconton, Georgia to Howard Moseley (10/13/1908- 8/28/1985) and Essie Mae Walker Moseley (6/16/1905 to5/23/1995). Their union produced three daughters: Edith, Ida Mary Moseley Woods (8/29/1933-1/18/2015), and Thelma Louis Moseley Cain (8/21/1935-6/22/2020). Edith departed this life on December 21, 2021. Edith attended Dougherty County Public Schools in Albany, Georgia and graduated from Monroe High School in 1949, where she was recognized by her classmates as "Most Dignified." After graduation, she attended Hampton Institute in Hampton, VA for two years before returning to Albany, Georgia to help support her parents and...

"Kind Spirit and Nursing Trailblazer" Ms. Deloria Butler Miller, 90, was born in Albany, Georgia to the late Kate Bowden Garner and Otis Butler. She joined the ranks of the immortal on Monday October 4, 2021. Graveside Services Honoring the Life and Loving Memory of Deloria Butler Miller will be held at Union Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. Dr. Bill Edge, Sr. , Pastor Eureka Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. She was educated in the Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia, and a Graduate of Monroe High School Class of 1949. Deloria was a dedicated member of the Eureka Missionary Baptist Church. She was an alumnus of Tuskegee...

Mrs. Patricia Plummer Albritton, 80 of Albany, Georgia departed this world on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Homegoing Services will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Floral Memorial Gardens 120 Old Pretoria Road Albany, Georgia. All attendees are asked to wear masks and adhere to the CDC guidelines.

Mrs. Charylene Allen Laster made her transition from her earthly home on Saturday, August 14, 2021 while at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A "Homegoing Celebration of Life" will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 beginning at 11 a.m. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 901 Westover Boulevard Albany, GA. Rev. Daniel Simmons will officiate. Mrs. Laster leaves many loving memories to her husband, Larry Laster; son, Sean Laster (Kelli) of Jonesboro, GA; daughter, Charnell Laster of Albany, GA; and mother, Mrs. Hannah A Miller of Albany, GA. The body of Mrs. Laster will lie in state at Elliott Funeral Home located at 512 South Jefferson Street on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 12...

Retired Educator Mrs. Claudia Pouncy Foster, of Albany departed this life June 12, 2021, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Riverside Cemetery 200 Cotton Avenue Albany, Georgia. Mrs. Foster was a long-standing member of the Emanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church (former Mercer Street) where she served as treasurer, deaconess, Sabbath School teacher, a member of the Voices of Faith Ensemble, and as a volunteer at Emanuel Jr Academy. Mrs. Foster retired from the Dougherty County Board of education in 1989, completing a tenure of 38 years of service as a primary classroom teacher. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Elijah Jr....

Mr. Ben Thomas, of Albany, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family members, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. A celebration of life service honoring his life will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 1st Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church , 513 Corn Avenue Albany, Georgia with Rev. Gary Sanders, officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens 120 Old Pretoria Road Albany, Georgia.

Ms. Linda Susan Bass Gore, 72, passed away on June 3, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born in Pelham, Ga and graduated from Pelham High School. She retired from City Hall of Sylvester in 2016 after many years of service. Linda also worked at RIO, Lykes Brothers, Gibsons Department Store and Kitty's Flea Market creating a large group of adopted family and friends. Ms. Gore was Baptist in faith and enjoyed many hobbies including spending time with family and yard work. She will be remembered for her giving heart and warm nature. She is survived by her son William (Julie) Gore, daughter Amanda Gore, granddaughter Briana Gore, her siblings Deloris Curles, Dorothy Libby, Faye Sealy, and...

Mr. Walter Anderson of Albany, Georgia, transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Albany, Georgia. A service Celebrating Walter's Life and Legacy will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at New Birth Fellowship at 2160 Radium Springs Road Albany, Georgia. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery 200 Cotton Avenue Albany, Georgia. Due to ongoing concerns regarding Covid-19 Mask and Social Distancing is requested.

Graveside Funeral services for Mr. James Andrew Moon will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Floral Memory Gardens. James Andrew is the son of Retired USMC Major Nathaniel and Deloris Moon. As a reminder due to Covid-19 and its variants, please adhere to the CDC guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing.