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Lynn Drew
Sep 6, 2026
Lynn Norris Drew was born on March 25, 1956, to LeRoy and the late Ona Bell Drew.
Lynn graduated from Central High School as a member of the Class of 1974. He later graduated from Birdwood College and attended Valdosta State University. He was the owner of AZT Cleaning and Maid Service LLC.
Lynn was preceded in death by his mother, Ona...
Sherry V. Butler
Aug 29, 2026
Sherry Verelene Butler of Camilla, Georgia transitioned on August 29, 2026, at Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, Georgia.Born on August 10, 1966, in Camilla, Georgia, Sherry was the beloved daughter of the late Robert lee Williams and Rossie Lee Williams. She attended Mitchell County Consolidated Schools and confessed her faith in Christ in 2008 at Oak Grove Baptist Church.Shery was known...
Alice Hadley
Aug 23, 2026
Alice Hadley, the seventh of nine children, was a lifelong resident of Thomas County, Georgia. She was a proud graduate of Douglas High School, Class of 1956. Alice was the devoted mother of one son, Andrea Henderson, who loved and adored her dearly. In 1978, she united in marriage with Morris B. Hadley, with whom she shared her life until...
Annette Hightower Fletcher
Aug 20, 2026
Annette Hightower Fletcher was born on July 19, 1953, in Boston, GA, to Mr. Willie J. Hightower and Mrs. Beatrice Bell Hightower. From an early age, she demonstrated a love of learning and excelled in her studies in the Thomas County school system. She was a proud honor graduate of Central High School in the Class of 1971.
Annette accepted her...
Hattie Mae Mitchell
Aug 19, 2026
On April 3, 1932 in Worth County, Georgia, Hattie Mae Mitchell was born to the late Carrie B. Oliver and the late Leroy Ford. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her sister, Ida L. Oliver. and her son, Barry Jon Mitchell Sr.
Hattie Mae Mitchell graduated from Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta. She started...
Takesha LaShaun Jenkins
Aug 18, 2026
Takesha LaShaun Jenkins was born July 1, 1981 in Thomasville Ga, to Rose L Engram and Roy Jenkins.
Takesha transitioned from this life on August 18, 2026 at Colquitt Regional Hospital in Moultrie, GA.
Takesha was a very loving, caring and inspiring person. Takesha loved God, reading, dancing, spending time with her family and most of all she loved cooking.
Takesha attended Thomasville...
Emma Mae Briggs Bowdry
Aug 17, 2026
Mrs. Emma Mae Briggs Bowdry was born on February 20, 1940, in Boston, Georgia, to Walter and Mabell Briggs. She graduated from Boston High School. Following high school, Emma furthered her education by attending LaCharm Beauty School in Thomasville, Georgia, where she pursued her passion for beauty and hairstyling. Emma was one of two daughters born to Walter and Mabell...
Tom Bush
Aug 13, 2026
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Tom Bush Jr. departed this life and entered eternal rest. Tom was born on September 21, 1952, in Thomas County, Georgia, to the late Tom and Thelma Bush Sr. He was a proud graduate of Thomasville High School, Class of 1971.
After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972...
Oliver Hayes Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Oliver Hayes Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on September 12, 1931, to the late Oliver Hayes Sr. and Emma Hill-Hayes. He was the second oldest of 13 children. A veteran of the Korean Conflict Era, he served honorably in the United States Army from January 1953 through 1955. He later devoted over 40 years...
Mary Lee Jackson Arrington
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Lee Arrington was born January 26, 1939 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Robert Eddie Jackson and Fannie Belle Washington Jackson.
She received her education at Springhill School graduated valedictorian of her class from South Coolidge School in 1955; After school she married the late Eddie Arrington. To this union, eight children were born.
She gave her life to the...
Albert Rich, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
Albert Rich, Jr., a free-spirited soul who joyfully marched to the beat of his own drum, transitioned peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the vibrant age of 73. Born on December 3,1952, in Coolidge, Georgia, Albert was the fifth child of the late Albert Rich, Sr. and Rosa Lee Rackley Rich Willis.
He was a 1971 Thomas County School system graduate....
Carol Deneise Smart Cone
Aug 6, 2026
Carol Deneise Smart Cone was born on January 17, 1956, to the late Mrs. Emma Ree Simmons Smart and Mr. I. T. Smart in Bainbridge, Decatur County Georgia. She was the third of eight children.
She departed this life to eternal rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Archbold Memorial Hospital with her children at her bedside.
She received her education in...
Louise Jackson
Aug 4, 2026
Mrs. Louise Jackson peacefully departed this life on August 4, 2026. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.
Louise was a dedicated worker who spent several years at Wight Nursery in Cairo, Georgia, before retiring as a nutritionist with the Thomas County School System. She was a loving wife, mother,...
THOMAS ROBERT WHITTED
Aug 1, 2026
On May 27, 1968, Elizabeth Smith and Robert Whitted welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world and named him Thomas Robert Whitted. From the very beginning, Thomas was deeply loved by both of his parents.
Thomas spent his toddler and childhood years in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he enjoyed making lifelong memories with his siblings and cousins. He had a...
Rosamond Cromartie
Jul 26, 2026
Rosamond Cromartie affectionately known as “Cro” was born on October 31, 1947 in Thomasville, GA to the late Ralph Cromartie and Angeline Holton Cromartie. He received his education and earned his high school diploma from the Grady County School System, graduating class of 1965. He excelled academically as well as in the sport of baseball. Rosamond then went on to...
Ralph Simmons Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
Ralph Simmons Jr. was born on July 19, 1950 to the late Ralph Simmons Sr. and Alice Moore.
At an early age, he left Gadsden and moved to Thomasville, GA. He worked at H&R roofing company, until his health declined.
He departed his life July 25, 2026.
He leaves to cherish his memories with a devoted sister-in-law, Bertha Walden Stephen. He also had...
Charlie James Bonaparte
Jul 23, 2026
Charlie James Bonaparte was born to the late Earnest and Essie Bonaparte, Sr. and Charles Donaldson on November 15, 1951.Charlie James confessed to Christ and became a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Baconton, GA.He was educated in the Mitchell County School System and graduated from Camilla Consolidated, class of 1969.
He was united in love with Patricia Bonaparte on...
Twila Denise Jones
Jul 18, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Twila Denise Jones, who peacefully entered eternal rest on July 18, 2026.
Born on December 3, 1956, to the late Curtis Jones Sr. and Minnie Lee Jones, Twila accepted Christ at an early age and joined Willow Head Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a member of...
Sheila Ann King
Jul 17, 2026
Ms. Sheila King passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2026 at the age of 62. She was born on August 20, 1963, to the late Amos and Albert King in Clearwater, FL. She will be remembered for her kindness, warm heart, the love she shared with family and friends and a walk like no other. Though she...
Catherine Reynolds Robinson
Jul 16, 2026
Catherine Reynolds Robinson was born on the 12th of January 1952 in Queens, New York, to the late Louise and Columbus Reynolds.Catherine is survived byDaughters- Nikki Lawanda Robinson George (Ayan) FloridaBarbet Janelle Robinson McGhee (Keith) FloridaSpecial son/ Spiritual Son, Antonio Havior - Albany, GeorgiaGrandchildren - Christopher Crumbry Jr (Deceased)Jaana DavisAva GeorgeShe is the 3rd of her parents' 11 children and...
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