Katie McMillan Gunter, 67

Katie McMillan Gunter, 67 of Albany died Sunday May 20, 2012 at Willson Hospice House.

Funeral services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Greg Davis will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel.

A native of Nashville, Ga. Mrs. Gunter has lived most of her life in Albany where she was a member of Central Baptist Church and owner of The Tax Shop. Mrs. Gunter’s passion was travel, and she loved taking her grandkids to the beach. She loved to work in her yard and prided herself on keeping an immaculate yard. Mrs. Gunter was known for being very independent, social and having an outgoing personality. Most of all, she will always be remembered for the love and dedication she gave to her daughter and grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Haley G. King of Albany, grandchildren, Mason and Savannah King of Albany, brother, E.D. McMillan of Nashville, Ga. and sister, Emma Jean Hendley of Tifton, Ga..

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Kimbrell-Stern.

Those desiring, may make memorial to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, N.Y. 10163-4777

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

The game of baseball became a craze in the US by the mid 1850’s when it was introduced in New York. Baseball has a long history with Albany as well. Going back at least to the 1870’s when Albany had the D. E. Smith ball club.  One of Albany’s early baseball parks was out near the site of the current airport and was even used in 1911 to land the very first airmail plane in the US. The first minor baseball league this writer has been able to find in Albany was in 1906. The Georgia State League in Albany played such teams as the Americus Pallbearers, the Columbus/Brunswick River Snipes, Cordele, Valdosta Stars and the Waycross Machinists. E. D. Alexander of Albany is the only team member mentioned and no statistics have been found as of this writing.

By 1911 Albany had a team in the South Atlantic League, also called the “SALLY” league. The team was called the Albany Babies. The Albany Babies played through 1916. Erskine Mayer played for the Albany Babies in 1911. Mayer went on to a career in Major League Baseball playing for Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago White Sox.

There was a ten year gap between leagues, at which time the new team called the Albany Nuts (Southeastern League) was formed. The Albany Nuts played from 1926-1928. The Albany Nuts team was managed by Thomas Law (Rebel) McMillan. McMillan had played Shortstop and Centerfield for Superbas/Red/Highlanders from 1908-1912.

According to the Albany Dixie Website, it was sometime during this time period, in 1923, that “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, of the “Black Sox Scandal” of 1919,  played for the  Americus, Ga. independent minor league baseball team which played games against the Albany Nutcrackers. The scandal involved 8 members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of trying to “fix” the World Series. Though acquitted, Jackson was not allowed to return to MLB.

This writer has been unable to determine if the Albany Nuts changed their name to the Albany Nutcrackers or if this was a different team. The Americus team and the Albany Nut Crackers played each other for the independent South Georgia League championship.  John “Jack” Slappey of the Albany Nut Crackers pitched against Shoeless Joe Jackson and his famous bat “Black Betsy” in the championship series. Also according to the Albany Dixie Website, John Slappey may have been the first player in Major League Baseball history from Albany.

By 1935 Albany had a new team, the Albany Travelers. The travelers played the Americus Cardinals, Moultrie Steers and other teams. By 1939 the Americus Cardinals had moved to Albany. The Albany Cardinals, a St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball team of the Class D Georgia-Florida League played their first game in Albany in 1939. The first games were played at the old field just off Monroe Street. The team soon moved to Hugh Mills Memorial Stadium. By 1949 the team had moved once again to the newly constructed Cardinal Park, which was located just north of the old Victory Club on Newton Road.  Cardinal Park was constructed at a cost of $115,000.

The Albany Cardinals did not play during many of the WWII years. The games stopped from 1942 and picked up again in 1946. Several of the Albany Cardinal Team members fought and some even   died in WWII. Albany Native Phil Clark played for the Albany Cardinals in 1953 and later when on to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Albany Cardinals played their last game in 1958 in Cardinal Stadium.

Albany has been home to or hosted many well known and locally known baseball players over the decades. Most Albanians recognize the names, Paul Eames, Merritt Ranew, Ray Knight, Ace Adams, to say nothing of Buster Posey; the names go on and on. Albany has also had many championship little league teams and highs school teams. Though the Paul Eames Stadium now stands empty, it too once hosted the Polecats, the Alligators, the South Georgia Peanuts the South Georgia Waves and even a female baseball team, the Silver Bullets. Baseball has come and gone from Albany over the years but it is likely that someday the “Boys of Summer” will once again return here.

 
Betty Rehberg is the historian for the Albany Journal and maintains a group on Facebook called Vintage Albany Georgia.

Alma Smith Brown, 80

Alma Smith Brown, 80, of Baconton, Ga. died Friday May 18, 2012 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home.

A graveside funeral service will be held Monday 3 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery.  Rev. Steven Hurley will be officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Kimbrell-Stern one hour before service.

Born in Clinch, County Mrs. Brown lived in Albany since 1969 where she retired from Flint River Textile in 1985.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jewell Brown in 1995.

Survivors include her daughter Gloria B. Stevens and her husband Terry of Baconton; a son Alvin Brown and his wife Anita of Leesburg; a brother Fred Earl Smith of Valdosta; grandchildren Terry Stevens Jr., Khristal Stevens, Terry Lee Stevens, Travis Moore, Joshua Brown, Jeffrey Brown, Michael Fogerty, Dewayne Fogerty, Ketra Cunningham and 13 great-grandchildren.

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

I can’t believe graduation time is here…high school and college. This year is flying by. We don’t have a graduate this year…both in college. The graduation invitations are coming in from friends and family. Of course, it’s hard to believe that any of them are old enough to be graduating. With graduation comes celebrations and, of course, food always has to be in our celebrations. Gather your family and friends to celebrate the achievements of these young people. Hard work pays off. I wish all the graduates the best as they begin the next chapter of their journey through life. Remember to do what makes you happy and love what you do.

Try this dish at your celebration…

Hot Wing Dip

• 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can Swanson All White Meat Chicken, drained
• Blue Cheese salad dressing and/or Ranch salad dressing
• Hot sauce or Hot Wing Sauce

Spray a shallow baking dish (glass pie dish or 8×8 square baking dish) with Pam. Press cream cheese in the bottom, roughly not smooth. Scatter chicken over cream cheese. Use enough salad dressing to cover chicken. (I mix blue cheese and ranch, but the original recipe called for blue cheese. Most kids like ranch better and mixing both are really good.) Next splash the hot sauce on generously, but not a solid cover, over dressing.

Bake at 350° until bubbly. Serve warm or room temperature with Frito Scoops.

Teenagers and adults like this one, and it is very easy. Hope you enjoy.

God bless you with a wonderful celebration.

Elaine Barrett, along with husband, Rick, owns and operates The Flower Gazebo on Washington St., in downtown Albany and is part of a family of excellent southern cooks. She recently she has written and published a cookbook, “In the Kitchen with Elaine”.

James A, Wilson, 94

James A, Wilson, 94, of Albany, GA died May 14, 2012 at his residence. A funeral mass was conducted Friday, May 18 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church.  Rev. Finbarr Stanton officiated.

A native of Mescaline, Iowa, Mr. Wilson had resided in Albany since 1959 moving from Boynton Beach, Fla. He was retired from Adams AGRI Machinery Company and was a retired MSGT in the Air Force serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wilson was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and a member of American Legion Post # 30.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sievers Wilson, son, Sgt. Gerald L. Wilson, daughter-in-law, Vanda B. Wilson, two grandchildren, Gerald (Jerry) Wilson Jr. and David (Davy) Wilson.

Survivors include his children, James G. Wilson of Spanaway, Wash., Alvin ”Chip” Wilson (Carolyn) of Leesburg, Ga., Shirley Wilson of Albany, Michael Wilson (Joan) of Duluth, Ga., Diane Wilson-Poey (Frank) of Worth County, Ga., Julie Ramsey (Jon Allen) of Albany, and Betty McGee (Barry) of Leesburg, Ga.; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; niece, Helen Weiershauser.

The family would like to give a special “Thank You” to, Terry Bowman, Steve Garner and Albany Community Hospice for the personal care and concern they have shown our father.

Those desiring may make contributions to, Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707 or to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 421 Edgewood Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

Joseph Thomas Smith, 83

Joseph Thomas Smith, 83, of Albany, Ga., died May 15, 2012 at his residence. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18 at Mathews Funeral Home, 3206 Gillionville Road. Rev. Leigh Ann Raynor and Rev. Nancy Scarbrough officiated. Committal services will be conducted at Andersonville National Cemetery; Andersonville, Ga. with Rev. William Collins officiated. Military honors will follow.

Mr. Smith received a B.S. in Economics from St. Peter’s College, a Masters in Education Administration from St. Michael’s college, and a Ph.D. in Educational Management from Florida State University. Mr. Smith, a retired Marine Corps Lt. Col., and veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts, was decorated during military service by the United States and foreign governments.  His awards include the Legion of Merit with Combat “V”, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Staff Service Honor Medal. He is a graduate of the Naval War College.

In addition to his military service, Mr. Smith was a retired educator who taught at regional colleges and local school systems. His memberships included the local community action committee, Porterfield UMC Alpha Sunday School class and XYZ club, Golden K Kiwanis Club, Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society, Baker County Historical Society, the Southwest Georgia Retired Officers Association, the Marine Corps League, and the American Legion, Post 30, Albany, Ga.

Mr. Smith, originally from Newark, N.J., is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Parr Smith, his daughter, Kathryn S. Hanks and husband Jim, his son Steven P. Smith and wife Stephanie, and his grandchildren Ivy Hanks, Chad Hanks, Stewart Hanks, Davis Smith, and Collier Smith. He is preceded in death by his son Michael B. Smith.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Linda Cutts and Jessica Broner for their devoted care of Mr. Joe.

Those desiring, rather than flowers, donations may be made to Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707 or American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave., Albany, Ga. 31701.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

Joan A. Harris, 84

Joan A. Harris, 84, of Albany died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Wilson Hospice House after a short illness.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.  Dr. William A. (Butch) Knight will officiate.  Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Harris had resided in Albany, GA since 1968 moving from Savannah, GA. She was a homemaker and a member of The First Baptist Church of Albany.  Mrs. Harris helped Dr. Thomas Mitchum open his office and was formerly employed with the Internal Revenue Service.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam B. Harris and a grandson, Tyler R. Harris.

Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Suzanne and John Thomas of Albany, a son and his wife, Kelly and Sandy Harris of Peachtree City, Ga., a sister and her husband, Rhonette and Bill Coleman of Milledgeville, Ga., three grandchildren, Bradley Harris of Tifton, Ga., Merridith Thomas of Atlanta, and Melanie Geiszler and her husband, Scott of Boston, Mass., a special caretaker, Bobbie Edwards of Albany, and her dog, Minnie Rho Rho.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Friday before the funeral service.

Those desiring may make contributions to First Baptist Church of Albany, 145 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, Ga. 31763 or Officer Harris Fund via Kassinger Scholarship Fund ;1. by credit card – using the following link  https://www.externalaffairs.uga.edu/os/simple?account=30790020
2. by check: Make check payable to the University of Georgia Foundation and reference (notation) “In Memory of Officer Tyler Harris” and mail check to: The UGA Foundation, Gift Accounting, 394 South Milledge Avenue – Suite 100, Athens, Ga. 30602.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

Fay Nadrich, 100

Fay Nadrich, 100, of Albany, died Thursday at Century Pines.

Her funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery.  David Stern will officiate.

Mrs. Nadrich was born in New York, N.Y. and moved to Albany in 2004.  She had lived most of her life in the New York area, moving to Ft. Lauderdale in 1992.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Nadrich, a son, Stanley Nadrich, and a granddaughter, Karen Nadrich.

She is survived by her son, Norman Nadrich and his wife Leslie, Albany; a sister:  Muriel Mines of California; a daughter-in-law:  Ruth Nadrich, Buffalo, N.Y.; 7 grandchildren:  Randy Nadrich and his wife Suzanne, Camilla, Ga., Pam Klein and her husband Ron, N. Miami, Fla., Todd Nadrich and his wife Stephanie, W. Palm Beach, Fla., Howard Nadrich and his wife Rose, Buffalo, N.Y., Nancy Lonzo, Pittsburg, PA, Sheryl Goodman, Lake Worth, FL, Michael Nadrich and his wife Susie, New Jersey; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Sunday prior to the funeral from 1-2 p.m.

Those desiring may send memorials to Temple B’Nai Israel, P.O. Box 71425, Albany, Ga. 31708, or to Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707.

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Melvin Lynn Wylie

Melvin Lynn Wylie, of Albany, died Thursday, May 17, 2012.  His Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2012 at Porterfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Leigh Ann Raynor and Rev. William Collins officiating. Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Kimbrell Stern Funeral Home.

Born October 2, 1936 in Rosemark, Tenn., to the late Melvin and Wilna Dunavant Wylie, Lynn graduated from University of Tennessee where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Engineering.  He was a member and officer of FarmHouse Fraternity there and remained an avid UT fan throughout his adult life.   After college graduation, Lynn served in the US Army as a helicopter pilot, most notably flying the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea in 1962.

Lynn and his wife, Kay, moved to Albany in 1966, where Lynn worked as an engineer at Lilliston Corporation.  He served as Vice-President of Engineering until the plant closed in 1986, then continued his engineering career as a contract engineer with Technical Associates after that time.    Known for his engineering knowledge and expertise in designing farm equipment at both Butler Manufacturing and Lilliston Corp., he also shared this knowledge with other engineers through his leadership in the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute, and the American Society for Testing and Materials.

Lynn was active in the Exchange Club of Albany serving in leadership roles as President, Vice-President and Treasurer over the years.  He was selected as Mr. Exchange in 1970, and also served on the Board of Directors of the Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia.  He was actively involved with Boy Scout Troop 111 and helped build several Habitat for Humanity homes.

Lynn and Kay joined Porterfield United Methodist Church in 1966 when moving to Albany, and over the years Lynn served in leadership roles as Chairman of the Board and Chairman of Board of Trustees as well as working  with Porterfield’s youth groups.  Lynn’s greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends and he was passionate about his love of nature, especially enjoying time in the mountains, camping and hiking.

Survivors include Kay, his wife of fifty years; one daughter, Sherri Wylie and her husband, Sam Hardin of Roswell, Ga.; two sons, Roger Wylie and his wife, Daiva Tautvydas, of Seattle, Wash.,  and Cliff Wylie and his wife, Neema Amatya, of Kirkland, Wash..  He is survived by five grandchildren, Beth Wylie-Hardin, Zach Wylie-Hardin, Asta Wylie, Aidan Wylie, Ryn Wylie; step-grandson, Sam Hardin IV; his sister and brother-in-law, Wilna and Dick Lovett of Beaufort, S.C., and sister-in-law and husband, Martha Jo and David Owen of Eads, Tenn.; three nieces and one nephew.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Wilna and Melvin Wylie, his brother, Don Wylie and sister, Karen Wylie.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Porterfield United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany, Ga., 31707 or Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga., 31707.

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Adams, Imarii Shayell, May 4, driving while license suspended/revoked

Adams, Robert Jermaine, May 8, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., prob viol

Alston, Tramail, May 3, spd 56-60/40 zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Archer, Daniel Joel, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Arnold, Riccardo Montez, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Askew, Jennifer Danielle, May 3, entering auto

Austin, Christopher Michael, May 10, criminal trespass, simple battery

Barlow, William Thomas Jr., May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bass, Tyneshia Latrice, May 4, theft by shoplifting

Benjamin, Cashayla Jonquette, May 6, simple battery

Benton, Angelina Kamilah, May 4, weekend prisoner

Bodiford, Larry Lorenzo, May 3, spd 35-40/25 sch zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Bowen, John Austin, May 8, prob viol

Bradford, Tecio Armond, May 5, drug paraphernalia, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Bradley, Sam Willie, May 9, battery

Braswell, Wayman Maurice, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bridges, Joshua Lee, May 3, entering auto, prob violation

Brookins, Charles Carrol, May 9, prob violation

Brown, Leugene Lavelle, May 8, ret f/trial

Brown, Levoski Tinnell, May 4, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Marion Jr., May 5, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Ursula Shantae, May 7, battery, criminal trespass, cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg, simple battery

Burks, Lewis Douglas III, May 7, superior court sentence

Bush, William Trey III, May 8, burglary (2 counts), simple assault, simple battery

Byrd, Gregory Armondo, May 6, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, taillights required

Byrd, Ray Anthony, May 5, prob violation, simple battery

Carswell, Willie Frank, May 4, weekend prisoner

Carter, Robert Eugene, May 8, burglary (2 counts), theft by deception

Castleberry, Terri Alisa, May 9, hold for other law enforcement

Clemons, Sherika Dekimya, May 4, duty-involving inj or death, improper passing (left)

Clyde, Kentrell Lamar, May 4, state court sentence

Clyde, Leighandra Deshae, May 8, altered license plate (1st offense), suspended dl 1st offense

Clyde, Richard Lee, May 3, theft by taking

Cobb, Reginald Eugene, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Corliss, Cari Nicole, May 8, burglary (2 counts), failure to appear

Covin, James Alvin, May 4, prob violation

Daniel, Fabian Darien, May 4, criminal trespass, simple battery

Daniels, Clifford Mcathur, May 4, civ contempt (child sup), prob violation

Daniels, Jontobivous Termanie, May 7, contempt of court, prob violation

Daniels, Laricky Felt, May 3, failure to appear, state court sentence

Davis, Malcolm Lamar, May 10, criminal damage to property 2nd degree

Davis, Russell Dee Jr., May 6, D U I-of alcohol/drugs

Dawson, Monterio Demonte, May 3, brake light/turn signal required, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, tag light required

Debruce, Eric Dartaino Jr., May 3, aggravated assault

Dent, Shabreka Montane, May 5, aggravated assault

Dixon, Octavius Demond, May 3, public indecency/general

Dougherty, Dylan Stanley, May 9, housed for feds

Duckworth, Dusty Nicole, May 9, simple battery

Duncan, Kenneth Warren, May 7, contempt of court, disorderly conduct, general

Edwards, Kenya Darrell, May 4, weekend prisoner

Ellis, Jessica Renea, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Emerson, Karen Denise, May 7, theft by deception, theft by taking

Fink, Adam Craig, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Fletcher, Angela Michelle, May 7, interfere w/police

Folsom, Daniel Martin, May 5, DUI (1st offense alcohol), improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Ford, Fernando Qunsen, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Franklin, Willie Charles, May 8, off bond

Frazier, Faquan Dreshun, May 8, burglary, giving false name, add, DOB to police

Frazier, George Marvin, May 5, DUI of alcohol/drugs (3rd off), speeding (21-25), suspended/revoked license (4th)

Gainer, Rodney Wayne, May 5, theft by shoplifting

Garner, Stephanie Lashondra, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Gauldin, Christina Dawn, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (5 counts)

Gavin, Brandi Michelle, May 6, disorderly house, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Gibson, Marvin James, May 9, contempt of court, drug poos/mfg/dist in/within 1000′ pub/priv school, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, lotering on school property, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Gilbert, David, May 5, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, suspended/revoked license (4th), tag light required

Glenn, Sean Michael, May 7, weekend prisoner

Glenn, Tre Anthony, May 3, parole viol

Goode, Cassandra Annetta, May 8, theft by taking

Gordon, Devante Jamal, May 4, prob violation (2 counts)

Graham, Bryce Richard, May 3, seat belts required, suspended dl 2nd offense

Grant, Stacy, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Green, Johnny Lee, May 6, suspended dl 2nd offense

Green, Lasamuel Bernard, May 5, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Green, Mytrice, May 4, court order sentence

Grierson, William Alvin IV, May 5, drugs not in original container, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession and use of drug related objects

Grizzard, Justin, May 3, seat belt required

Haines, Catherine Carol, May 9, prob violation

Hall, James Cartez Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hall, Kwantavius Montrele, May 5, prob violation

Harris, Shemika Labritney, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Hartage, Justin Rashod, May 6, criminal trespass

Hicks, Katrina Annette, May 3, suspended dl 1st offense

Hill, Shawn Horatio, May 7, prob violation

Hill, Tomeka Vonette, May 8, manufacture/del/dist/admr/sell/pos cont sub, possession and use of drug related objects

Holloway, Phillip Michael, May 5, failure to appear

Holsey, Reginald Bernard, May 5, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, driving while license suspended/revoked, operating motor vehicle approaching emergency veh, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, prob violation

Holsey, Ronald Earl, May 3, theft by conversion, theft by taking

Howard, Dameka Monique, May 3, prob violation

Hubbard, Annette Dorene, May 7, simple battery

Hunt, Alexander O’Neil, May 7, aggravated assault (2 counts), unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Ingram, Kenneth Patrick, May 8, disorderly conduct, general

Irvin, Adam Oliver, May 9, prob violation

Irvin, Tinesha Tekela, May 8, aggravated assault

Jackson, Akiruh Lishonquale, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Jackson, Destini Chatoria, May 7, prob violation, simple battery

Jenkins, Patrick Eugene, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Jenkins, Reginald Lamar, May 7, child molestation

Jimmerson, Maurice Kent, May 5, interfer w/police, public indecency/saggy pants

Johnson, Cedric Bernard, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Johnson, Tabitha Chare’, May 3, criminal trespass, simple assault

Jones, Bornunique Marquetta, May 8, prob violation

Jones, Brandon Germayl, May 9, failure to appear

Jones, Kenterro Devoski, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (21-25)

Jordan, Marion Rachard, May 7, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield broken/cracked

Justice, Angeline Joy, May 7, giving false name,add,dob to police

Kegler, Ricky Ricardo, May 3, theft by receiving prop stolen in anoth state misd

King, Carl Derrick, May 3, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

King, Ronikeai Danielle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup), interfere w/police, public indecency/general

King, Ronnie Lorenzo, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Knighton, Jesbia Danielle, May 5, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off)

Lewis, Charles    Sr, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Lewis, Curtiz Lanare, May 8, off bond

Lewis, Roger Tristian, May 7, court order sentence

Littles, Detroy Harrison, May 5, f t d lic on demand (no lic on person), reckless driving, speeding (36-37)

Lofton, Lawrence, May 4, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Love, Shakita Nicole, May 8, prob violation

Markurt, Julie Marnette, May 7, simple battery – family violence

Mccrary, Kristin Michelle, May 6, DUI driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, DUI less safe

Mcdonald, Lester Marrand, May 6, simple battery

Mcgill, Undra Ladell, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Mcintyre, William Robert, May 6, weekend prisoner

Moore, Allen Clyde, May 8, prob violation

Moore, Jodaria Louisa, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Morman, Denevious Dante, May 8, aggravated assault, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, stop/yield sign violation, unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Moses, Xavier Antron, May 8, suspended dl 1st offense

Munford, Alonzo Abre, May 7, brake light/signal visibility required, driving while license suspended/revoked, f t d lic on demand(no lic on person), marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off), open container alcohol-in poss of driver

Nealy, Chiaka Takatia, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Ortigoza-Conde, Victor, May 6, no drivers license, red light

Pass, Kiara Racquel, May 7, expired vehicle tag, suspended dl 1st offense

Payne, Raymond Corey, May 9, burglary, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, damage/destroy mailboxes-deface

Perry, Adrian Monique, May 8, weekend prisoner

Perry, Victor Venard, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Peters, Charlie James, May 10, criminal trespass

Phelps, Donna Elizabeth, May 4, off bond

Pittman, Ryan Alexander, May 9, off bond, unlawful to know rmv/dest  ele mon device

Pollard, Mark Lloyd, May 9, weekend prisoner

Porter, Dominique Lamar, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Pratt, Tremaine Decorleone, May 5, contempt of court

Price, Joshua Kyle, May 5, no insurance 1st off, suspended dl 4th offense, suspended vehicle registration, tag light required

Randle, Bernard  Jr., May 8, failure to appear, off bond

Reynolds, Brandon Mckenzie, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Rizzo, Tony, May 7, failure to appear, prob violation

Robinson, Michael Troy, May 7, hold for other law enforcement

Rogers, Martha Ann, May 7, simple assault

Ruise, Sandra Lee, May 8, driving while license suspended/revoked

Scarborough, Joe, May 3, hold for other law enforcement

Scott, Justin Jaleel, May 8, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, hold for other law enforcement, possession of a schedule ii controlled substance, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute

Sellers, Steve Michael, May 6, attempt or conspire to viol ga  cont sub act, conspiracy to commit a felony, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, use of communications facilities drug

Shiver, Jackie Glenn, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Sibley, Ernest Emmanuel, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Simms, Suzanne Michelle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Sims, Derrick Lamont, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Smith, Granvil Kewan, May 9, superior court sentence

Smith, Justin Deion, May 9, suspended dl 2nd offense, suspended dl 3rd offense

Smith, Michael Earl, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Smith, Stantaski Montrez, May 3, failure to appear, May 7, prob violation

Smith, Tyquis Devon, May 3, interfer w/police, May 3, open container (po)

Solomon, Mykia, May 8, attendance of witnesses

Solomon, Shyasia Brittannia, May 4, prob violation

Steen, Andrew Brook, May 8, theft by taking

Stephens, Ricky Anthony Jr., May 7, prob violation

Stephens, Serika Sonoria, May 7, interfer w/police

Stewart, Bertram Derek, May 3, ret f/trial

Stroble, Marlen Leconte, May 5, battery, theft by taking

Swan, Shennandoah Leon, May 3, civ contempt (child sup), hold for other law enforcement

Swinson, Christopher Lee, May 4, criminal trespass

Taylor, Damonte Lorenzo, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Thoman, Robert Michael, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Toomer, Clarence Roger, May 8, prob violation

Tucker, Jennifer Elizabeth, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Tucker, Sheila Michelle, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Turner, Audie Rex, May 6, driving under the influence alcohol less safe, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Tyson, Merrell Travis, May 6, criminal trespass, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Upshaw, Vonderemere Devents, May 8, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield/window tint violation

Walden, Albert Jr., May 7, simple battery

Walker, Shenekia Sheyona, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Wallace, Terrance James, May 4, weekend prisoner

Walters, Charles Eugene, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Walters, Charles James, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Walters, Joyce Denise, May 7, prob violation

Ware, Yolanda Verella, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Warren, Mallory Rico, May 8, battery (2 counts)

Whitaker, Adrian Royce, May 9, housed for other law enforcement

Whitlock, William Anthony, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Carrington, May 4, battery

Williams, Daniel Javon, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Williams, David Joel, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (3 counts), deposit account fraud/bad checks over $499. (2 counts)

Williams, Gary Wayne, May 8, failure to appear (3 counts)

Williams, Jerome, May 7, simple battery

Williams, Tocoma Lataries, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Wesley Robert, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Wilson, Mark Anthony, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Wimbish, Johntreavious Antonio, May 8, burglary

Wingfield, Rufus Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Womack, Marilyn Ann, May 4, weekend prisoner

Woodard, Dlishmond Fermindreal, May 8, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, possession and use of drug related objects, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, speeding (10-15)

Xocuis-Luis, Antonio Cid, May 7, driving without a valid license mis, headlights required

Yarn, Brashaud Rontavis, May 3, prob violation (2 counts)

Zackery, Johnny C, May 3, abandonment child/abandon/non support

Albany Middle School, 1700 CORDELL AVE., 31705; May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

America’s Best Value Inn, 2586 N. SLAPPEY, 31701; May 4; Score: 90; Grade: A

Deep South Motel, 2230 E. OGLETHORPE, 31705
May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

Dougherty High School, 1800 PEARCE AVE., 31705; May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

Good Times Wings, Shrimp & Fish, 2125 NEWTON ROAD, 31701
May 9; Score: 100; Grade: A

J. R. Wings & Things, 2221 E. BROAD AVE., 31705; May 10; Score: 100; Grade: A

Marsh Landing, 219 PHILEMA ROAD, 31701; May 10; Score: 100; Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, 2825 NOTTINGHAM WAY, 31707; May 9; Score: 91; Grade: A

Tokyo Japanese Steak House, 2724 DAWSON ROAD, 31707; May 7; Score: 93; Grade: A

Wendy’s, 1714 E. OGLETHORPE, 31705; May 7; Score: 95; Grade

DT MEDIA & MARKETING LLC, 315 N. Washington St., 31701; Daniel Titus; 234-0839; Website

DIRTY SOUTH ENTERTAINMENT, 1662 Sunny Lane, 31701; Toney Mosley; 288-0835; Music Business

K2 SOLUTIONS, 2110 Jones Ave., 31707; Kenneth Trent; 894-5173; Handyman

QUICK WILLIE TOWING, 406 Bush St., 31705; Willie Sessions; 376-6842; Towing

THE TILE EXPERTS, 2873 S.W. Mauldin Ave., Lake City, Fla., 32024; Cody Blank; 386-867-1470; Sub-Contractor

TWIN TOWERS ENTERTAINMENT, 149 Bridges Lane, 31705; Frank & Franklin Thompson; 225-8557; Management Co.

DIRT DEVILS, 900 10th Ave., 31701; R. Dupree & S. Blanchard; 343-4014

Cleaning Service

HALE BATTERY SERVICE, 1004 Flint Ave., 31705; Dwayne Hale; 344-3912

Sales

RAM JACK SOLID FOUNDATIONS, 17690 N.W. 278th Ave., Alachua, Fla. 32615; Matthew Miller; 386-462-3001; Foundation Repair

STALVEY CLASSIC MOTORCARS, INC., 2606 Dawson Road, 31707; Larry Stalvey; 344-3001

Auto Service

TRICON DEVELOPMENT, 5561 Sumner Road, Hahira, Ga., 31632; John Bailey; 460-3469

General Contractor

LONZIE WHITE CONSTRUCTION, 5701 Goldenrod Road, 31701; Lonzie White; 435-2775; Construction

Young Gorty in 1903, Center: the painting Fete Nocturne,  Right: Ciro’s nightclub in NYC with Herman Hover Louella Parsons and J. D. Gortatowsky in 1955  

Jacob Dewey Gortatowsky was born in Albany in 1885, the son of Prussian (Germany later Poland)  immigrant Morris D. Gortatowsky and Mary Casper Gortatowsky of Griffin, Georgia, Morris had first married been married to Mary Plonsky who died shortly after arriving in the US. The family had left Prussia and come to America, settling in Georgia in 1874.

Young Jacob, called Jake, was one of several children in a family that played a large and successful part in many Albany businesses of the past. Jake’s brothers Issac and Adolph owned a theater (the Rawlings Opera House nee Liberty Theater) and an insurance company and later managed the Albany Theater. Two of his brothers managed the A.W. Muse Company on Broad. The family was an integral part of Albany in the late 1800’s and well into the 1900’s.  Jakes Father, originally a rag and hide dealer, managed to become a plantation owner here. The Gortatowsky family was also instrumental in bringing Turner Air Force base to Albany.  The entire family, each member in their own way, helped to improve their hometown.

Young Jacob attended North Georgia College at Dahlonega. After leaving school he became an unpaid cub reporter at the Atlanta Constitution. After a year in Atlanta Gortatowsky returned to Albany and worked for the Albany Herald. He then worked for the Macon Telegraph, the Atlanta Georgian and then the Birmingham News.  By the time Gortatowsky (also called “Gorty”) reached the age of 25, he had returned to the Atlanta Constitution as their managing editor.

While at the Atlanta Constitution, Gortatowsky criticized the King Features comics owned by William Randolph Hearst. Hearst told Gortatowsky that if he knew so much about comic syndication that he should come to New York and run the company (Southern Israelite).

Gortatowsky did indeed move to New York and became head of “King Features” the syndicated comics that brought the world such comic classics as Betty Boop, Popeye, Blondie and later on Spiderman and many more. “Gorty” built King Features into the largest comic syndication in the world, in circulation in more than 50 countries and including 33 comics at that time.

Gortatowsky eventually moved up and became general manager of Hearst Newspapers (Georgia Trend Magazine/Ed Lightsey.) Gortatowsky gave up that position in 1955 to Harold G. Kern, while William Randolph Hearst Jr. became Editor in Chief. Gortatowsky then became Chairman of the board of Hearst Consolidated Publications and remained in that position until his death at the age of 78 in 1964.

It was said that Gortatowsky’s Manhattan office at Hearst publications was so unassuming that it did not even have his name on the door and was tucked away in a back hall. The only thing notable about his office was a miniature American flag on his desk, which was common to all offices in the Hearst building. Gortatowsky was known for his ready smile and his unobtrusive manner. Because of his job with Hearst, Gortatowsky frequently rubbed elbows with the rich and famous. He was seen at the Ciro Club in NYC with the biggest stars of their day, Marilyn Monroe, Nat King Cole and many more.

During his tenure at Hearst publications, Gortatowsky was a frequent visitor to William Randolph Hearst’s famous San Simeon estate in California. On many occasions Gortatowsky had admired a painting by French painter Francois Flameng called, Fete Nocturne owned by Hearst. Every time he saw the painting he would remark that one of the three women in the painting greatly resembled his wife Sadie (Sarah Overand). Hearst gave the painting to Gortatowsky as a gift. After Gortatowsky’s death his nephew Maurice Gortatowsky gave painting to the Albany Museum of Art where it can still be seen today.

Betty Rehberg is the historian for the Albany Journal and maintains a group on Facebook called Vintage Albany Georgia.

Robert S. Castleberry, 77

Robert S. Castleberry, 77, of Leesburg, Ga., died May 11, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.  Pastor John Powell will officiate.  Interment will follow in Providence Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Worth County, Ga.

A native of Doles, Ga., Mr. Castleberry was born to the late Aubrey and Lilah Houston Castleberry.  He grew up in Doles and attended Albany High School and graduated from Sylvester High School.  After graduation, he attended Georgia Southwestern College and served in the United States Navy.

Mr. Castleberry was employed with Bell South Telephone Company as an electronic technician for thirty seven years and was a lifetime member of The AT&T Pioneers.  He was a Baptist by faith and was a member of The Loyal Order of The Moose.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Castleberry.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Castleberry of Leesburg, Ga., three children, Glen Castleberry of Leesburg, Ga., Carol Rudd of Arabi, Ga. and Angela Doyle of Leesburg, Ga., two step-children, Lonnie Mark Jacobs and his wife, Laura of Crisp County, Ga. and Karen Jacobs of Leesburg, Ga., a sister, Linda Shepard of Jupiter, Fla., six grandchildren, Jeremy Castleberry and his wife, Emily of Augusta, Ga., John Doyle, Matthew Castleberry and his wife Ashley, Nathan Arnold, Sarah Arnold and John Michael Castleberry all of Leesburg, Ga. and three step-grandchildren, Timothy Hall, Matthew Hall and Lonnie Mark Jacobs, Jr.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

Guy Knighton, 57

Guy Knighton, 57, of Lee County, Ga. died May 10, 2012 at Phoebe North Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.  Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate.

A native of Hilton, Ga., Guy had resided in Lee County for the past fifteen years moving from Albany. He was a Paper Technician at Procter and Gamble and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, member of Georgia Sportsman Club and Loyal Order of Moose. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ned Alvin Knighton and Addie Elaine White Knighton.

Survivors include a son, Samuel Guy Knighton Jr., a daughter, Kaili Wren Hickle both of Lee County, Ga.; sister and husband, Patricia and Jim Houston of Lee County, Ga.; two nephews, Brian Wester of Valdosta, Ga. and Blake Wester of Savannah, Ga.; Step-mother, Betty Jean Knighton of Albany, a dear friend, Pam Griffin of Lee County, Ga.

The family will receive friends following the service at Mathews Funeral Home.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

James H. “Diamond Jim” Langdale, 82

James H. “Diamond Jim” Langdale, 82, of Albany, died Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Willson Hospice House.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Crown Hill Mausoleum with visitation preceding the service at 1 p.m.  Rev. John Spencer and Mr. Ross Powell will officiate.

A native of Plant City Fla., Mr. Langdale lived in Albany the past several years and attended Sherwood Baptist Church.  He was a retired, a surveyor with the US Army Corps of Engineers.          James was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Ouida Price Langdale and a daughter, Joan Langdale.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Langdale; his four daughters:  Barbara Sutton, Linda Langdale, June and her husband Bud Newlum, and Celia Reyes, his son, James and his wife Tracey Langdale; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren, his brother, Don Beach and wife Lou Anna; his two sisters: LaVon and her husband Skip Nichols, and Marie Whisman; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Ga. 31707.

An online guestbook is at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Janelle B. Eubanks, 71

Janelle B. Eubanks, 71, of Leesburg, Ga. died May 13, 2012 at Willson Hospice House.  Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m.  at the Leesburg City Cemetery.  Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate.

Mrs. Eubanks was a native and lifelong resident of Leesburg, Ga. and was born to the late Lawrence W. and Leslie Wisener Breeden. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Eubanks and a sister, Valerie Breeden. She played basketball at Lee County High School and retired from Twin Oaks Elementary School where she was the cafeteria manager.  Mrs. Eubanks was a member of Kinchafoonee Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose # 1285.  She was an emeritus member of the Order of The Eastern Star, Crepe Myrtle Chapter # 163 and past president of the V.F.W. # 2785 Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband of fifty five years, Neal Eubanks, a daughter, June L Eubanks (Richard Johnson), two sons and their wives, Calvin N. (Rachel) Eubanks Jr. and Melvin W. (Misti) Eubanks, a brother, Larry Breeden and his wife, Catherine, all of Leesburg, Ga., three sisters, Nancy Eubanks of Crisp County, Ga., Cherry Ivey and her husband, Robert of Greenville, S.C. and Myra McKinnon of Oklahoma and six grandchildren, Erin A. Eubanks, Calvin N. Eubanks III, Janelle L. Eubanks, Walker K. Johnson, Keely D. Eubanks and Kylie S. Eubanks all of Leesburg, Ga.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.

Those desiring may make contributions to Giving Back Ministry, P.O. Box 435, Leesburg, Ga., 31763.

An online guestbook is at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.