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Kimbrell-Stern Inc. Established in 1880. Kimbrell-Stern's beginnings were as the Albany Undertaking Company in 1880. David M. Stern is the current owner.

operates Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors, Crown Hill Cemetery & Mausoleum, and Kimbrell-Stern Crematory with local ownership and a dedicated staff. It has been under present ownership since 1950. He has worked at the firm since 1980 & became owner in 1991. We operate Kimbrell - Stern Funeral Directors, Crown Hill Cemetery & Mausoleum, and Kimbrell - Stern Crematory. Kimbrell - Stern has an astonishing owner with a dedicated staff of 20 employees. The passing of a loved one is a difficult time. We are here to help you honor and celebrate their life. Our mission is to give you the up most care & comfort in your difficult time. We thank you for your trust in our staff.

10/27/2026

Emma Jean McIntyre, 81, of Albany, GA passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026, at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation in Albany, GA with all her caregivers and Wynfield Park family by her side.

Ms. Emma Jean was born March 16,1945 in Houston County, AL to the late Silas McIntyre and Mary Nell Shaw McIntyre. She was born with a childhood disability and lived a simple life of love and joy surrounded by her family, and her Wynfield Park family. Through special programs, she was able to work as adult with Red Lobster in Albany doing simple tasks until her health failed later in life and becoming a long-term resident of Wynfield Park in Albany. She loved Christmas time each year having the opportunity to visit family and share laughter with her immediate family. Ms. Emma Jean’s joy was her everyday opportunity sharing fellowship and activities with all the Wynfield Park residents, nurses, doctors, vendors, and anyone who might say hello, she didn’t miss a beat on who was coming or who was going and knew everyone by name. She was known for hiding a Pepsi or two, and her favorite snacks. She was a Christian by faith and was loved by all.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lilla Shaw, a sister, Linda Sue McIntyre Hall, and a brother, Silas Nelson McIntyre.

She is survived by several nephews, Grant McIntrye (Yanett), Greg Fuller, and James Wilson, numerous loving cousins, and all her family at...

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10/22/2026

Frank William Allen, 82, entered into rest on October 19, 2026, in Albany, GA with his daughters by his side.

Frank was born in Durham, North Carolina on December 11,1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown Allen, and his beloved wife, Suzanne Mearns Allen. Frank spent his childhood years in Norfolk, Virginia, where he enjoyed surfing, boating, and water skiing, supported by his first jobs running paper routes and trapping. Upon graduation from high school, he began his college studies and was a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Frank went on to attend the University of Georgia School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree in 1969. Although Frank was both a Tarheel and a Bulldog, he was a true Carolina blue Tarheel fan until the end.

Frank married the love of his life, Suzanne Mearns, on August 30, 1966, in Ft. Meyer Chapel in Arlington, Virginia. After earning his law degree, Frank and Suzanne settled in Augusta where they raised their family. It was here that Frank began his legal career and eventually co-founded the firm of Huggins and Allen, P.C. with his dear friend, Charles Thomas Huggins. He spent much of his career with this firm, specializing in family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, and real estate. He was universally respected in the legal community for his work ethic, professional ethics, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ needs. He quietly committed...

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10/22/2026

Bobbie Marie Oliver Hobby of Sylvester, Georgia (born July 12, 1936) went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2026.

It’s an impossible task to take 90 years of life and whittle moves, births, deaths, jobs, hobbies, friendships, family down to just a few words. But for Bobbie, three things stand out as important to her: family, hospitality, and living fully.

FAMILY- Bobbie loved her family. She loved visiting with them and boasting about them was her favorite topic of conversation. Her house was filled with pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She wanted to be surrounded by her family.

HOSPITALITY- Bobbie was a gracious host. She enjoyed hosting holidays (especially Thanksgiving!), work colleagues of her husband, Jim, and friends for games. She also spent time volunteering at her church for Wednesday night dinners and other events making sure that the spaces were welcoming for people.

LIVING FULLY- Joining her life to Jim in May 1954, Bobbie was off on an adventure. Their life together took them through many moves to several states before they settled back home in Southwest Georgia. Once they came back and were retired, they still adventured by starting an ostrich and emu farm. When Jim passed away in 1997, Bobbie said, “He died. I didn’t.” And she continued to live her life spending time with friends, traveling around the country, and caring for people including her grandchildren and her mother. Her...

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10/20/2026

Mr. Gary Phillip Wood, 64, of Albany died Monday October 19, 2026 at the Willson Hospice House.
A lifelong native of Albany, Phillip was the son of Clayton Edward Wood and Emma Jane Engell Wood. He was in the Primus organization working at Proctor and Gamble.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Lynda Zolomy and Robin Wood.
Survivors include his sister Shelley Wood Parker of Albany; his nieces Brooke Martin-Leisure of Atlanta; Chelsea Parker of Albany and Sarah Parker of Japan.

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10/19/2026

Miles Edwin Martin was born April 30, 1938 in Andalusia, Alabama to Miles Truman Martin and Mary Estelle Phillips. He was the first of three sons (brothers Robert Martin and Ricky Martin). The family moved between Alabama and Florida for years, sometimes working as share-croppers on a cotton farm, where they also grew corn, peanuts, and soybeans. His chores at age 7 were: gather eggs, chop and stack wood, milk cows, clean out mule stalls, rake the yard, check the coals in the smokehouse, and fetch water from a spring 2 miles away (before they dug the well.) He recalled working in the cotton fields “from dark to dark,” starting before the sun had risen and not quitting until it had set again. They would go to the garden and pick an onion and a tomato, and eat them like apples on the way to school with a handful of salt. Their mom would send their lunch in a lard pail with cardboard between the layers of peas and beans, meat, biscuits, and dessert, which they would eat in the woods. They had kerosene lamps, outhouses, a pump, a well, and a woodstove. He always said he grew up in the 1800’s even though he lived in the 1940’s.
He grew up tough and well suited for the US Marine Corps, where he served for more than 20 years and earned many medals and ribbons (which his father referred to as “fruit salad” on his uniform.)
Though widely remembered as a formidable Drill Instructor and Senior D.I.—a tour spanning about four years where he turned down...

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10/17/2026

Patricia Po***ck Yarbrough, 94, of Dothan, AL, formerly of Albany, died Thursday at Southeast Health in Dothan.

Her funeral service will be at 3 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Byne Memorial Baptist Church with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Brown and the Rev. Mark Jackson will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service at Byne beginning at 2 PM until the funeral hour.

Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Albany, Ga. She lived part of her childhood in Panama City. She moved to Hawkinsville, Ga where she graduated from High School before moving back to settle in Albany, GA.

She was a longtime member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church where she served in many roles including teaching 9th grade girls Sunday School class and singing in the choir.

She loved to sing and was a part of the Albany Women’s Chorus and several Billy Graham Crusade Choirs. She also sang at weddings, funerals and all kinds of other functions.

She loved her family and had so many special friends. She loved her weekly card games with her “‘card playing buddies” and going out to eat with her friends. She especially loved going to Cracker Barrel where she knew all the waitresses, and they all knew her.

She was all about having a good time and was always on the go.

She owned and operated Beth’s Flowers along with her husband Leonard for 25 years. She ended her working career at a job she absolutely loved as the receptionist at Byne...

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10/14/2026

Mrs. Teresa Elder Eberhardt, 70, of Albany died Wednesday October 13, 2026 at her residence.
Her funeral service will be held Friday 2:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Chaplain Rev. Shellie DuPlain and Drew Smith will be officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern.
Born in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of Harvey Elder and Carolyn Ledford Elder. Mrs. Eberhardt lived in Albany area for 50 years. She was a beloved Teacher and Professor at Riverview Academy and Darton College. Mrs. Eberhardt graduated from Georgia Southwestern College where she was in the Kappa Delta Sorority. She started the neighborhood watch in Ken Gardens.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Rick Eberhardt.
Survivors include her two sons Mikey Eberhardt of Albany; David Eberhardt and his fiancée Nicole Heller; sister Judy Elder Smith and her husband Dane of Butler, GA; two nephews Cullen Smith and Drew Smith; her extended family Joyce Stanley and her husband Dal; Kim Skipper and her husband Bryan and Lila Skipper; her precious dog Toby.

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10/13/2026

Irene McDonald Jackson of Albany, GA passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. Irene lived a life full of love, grace and devotion to Jehovah and her family.

Irene was born July 3, 1947 in Neyami, GA to Hilliard McDonald and Willie Lee McDonald. Irene completed her education in the school system of Lee County graduating on June 2, 1964 from Lee County Training School. Irene continued her education and graduated from Albany Area Vocational Technical School on July 29, 1966.

Irene married Joseph Jackson on July 9, 1966 and to their union two children were born. Irene worked at Bob’s Candy Company until 1968 when she became a full-time housewife and mother. Irene returned to the job market and retired from Nationwide Insurance.

Irene dedicated her life to Jehovah and made a public dedication by being baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on July 11, 1969 in Atlanta, GA at the International Convention entitled “ Peace on Earth”. Irene’s zeal for the truth to act in harmony with Matthew 24:14 to preach to all that would listen and she began her full time service in the Ministry becoming a Regular Pioneer in June 1, 1974. Irene remained an active preacher for 52 years until her passing.

Irene loved to sing, dance, read and spend time with her family and friends.

Irene leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 60 years Joseph Jackson, her children Creginald Shorrod Jackson (DeBorah) and Shanita La Fee’ Jackson,...

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10/12/2026

Elizabeth Anne “Becky” Bridger Geer, 81, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 23, 1945, to the late Dr. Clarence Bridger and Mary Bridger.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ken Bridger and Larry Whiteman will be officiating. The family will receive friends before the service at Kimbrell-Stern, beginning at 10:30 AM Becky grew up in Albany, Georgia, and graduated from Albany High School in 1964. During her school years, she was a varsity cheerleader, was named
Miss AHS and Miss Albany, and was an Albany debutante. Following graduation, she attended Shorter College and the University of Georgia. She later became an active member of the Albany Junior League and enjoyed a 45-year career with the Internal Revenue Service and the General Services
Administration.
Becky loved attending events and parties and was always the person others turned to for decorating. She brought her creative touch to gatherings, helping make each occasion special. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.
Becky was previously married to Robert “Bob” Geer of Albany, Georgia. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Geer Townsend of Macon, Georgia; her grandson, Matthew Jordan Townsend and his wife, Madi, of Macon; and her granddaughter, Sydney Grace Townsend of...

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10/12/2026

Linda “Leah” Kathleen Blakey, 78, of Albany, GA, died Friday, October 9, 2026.

Linda will be cremated according to her wishes. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Linda was born in Chicago, IL and had lived in Albany since 1969. She was the daughter of Kathleen Christenson Byers and William “Bill” Byers, Sr. She was employed with RCM Enterprises from 1985-2000. She worked at Cooper Tire from 2000-2009.

She is survived by her loving husband: Darrell Blakey, Putney, GA; 5 children: Jeff Walsh, Worcester , MA, Lisa Phillips, Valdosta, GA, Jimmy Tucker, Leesburg, GA, Angel Enfinger, Leesburg, GA, Jamie Blakey, LaGrange, GA; 1 brother: William Byers, Jr., New Jersey; one sister: Carol Carrier, Downers Grove, IL; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren.

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