Obituaries

Jul 23, 2024

Ronald Lamar Fann, Sr. surrounded by God's glory, entered eternal rest on July 23, 2024, with his wife by his side.

Ronald was born on February 15, 1962, to Daniel and Essie Mae Fann in Thomasville, GA. At an early age, he joined Morning Star Baptist Church and gave his life to Christ. Ronald attended Thomasville High...

Jul 20, 2024

Terry Fleming was born on August 02, 1960 to Bernice "Mudea" Hansell and Shelley Lee in Thomasville, GA.  Mr. Terry Fleming will be joining his five siblings, Rudolph Fleming, Robert Fleming, Jimmy Fleming, Jr., Doreatha Fleming and Christopher Lee Fleming, Sr., whom preceded him in death.

Mr. Fleming's last known residence of 63 years was Thomasville, GA....

Jul 18, 2024

Gladys Lurine Hill was born April 30, 1947, in Thomas County Georgia, to the late R. B. and Rosa Lee Hill.

At an early age she confessed Christ and became a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Coolidge, GA, under the Pasturage of the late Reverend C. W. Williams, of Albany, GA. Later in her adulthood,...

Jul 2, 2024

Theresa Williams Pinkins was born July 6, 1957, in Mitchell County, GA to the late Mr. Tommie L. Williams and Mrs. Gladys Marcus Williams.  She was the third of nine children.

Theresa accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a very early age and was baptized uniting with the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church.  She was...

Jun 30, 2024

Lillie Ruth Walden was born on August 15, 1945 in Thomasville, GA to the late Ulysee Logan and the late Cleo Taylor Logan. To this union, four children were born. Lillie was the third child. She was called to her heavenly resting place on June 30, 2024 at Archbold Hospital.

She accepted Christ at an early age...

Jun 30, 2024

Patricia Ann Newsome, daughter of the late Helen and Mydria Stringer, was born February 12, 1961, in Thomas County, Georgia. She became a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Metcalf, Georgia, at an early age. She worked 31 years at Bank of America, where many of her customers became family.

In 1984, she married Johnny Lee...

Jun 28, 2024

Deramie Thompson was born to Cynthia Thompson and Anthony Johnson in Fort Myers, Florida. He passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2024. He was a loving son, brother, cherished grandson, nephew, cousin, and dear friend to many.

Deramie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. He was known for his warm smile, gentle demeanor, and...

Jun 26, 2024

Demorrio Antron Thurman, Jr. was born on October 13, 2004, in Thomasville, GA to Shakevia Springle and Demorrio Thurman, Sr. Demorrio was affectionately known to his loving mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family, and the entire community as "DJ". His assignment and mission were done here on earth when he answered our Father's call on June 26, 2024.

Jun 23, 2024

Yvonne Elaine Jackson, also known as Catty, was born on August 27, 1958 to the late Lula Mae Rollins and John Walker, Jr. in Thomasville, GA. She departed this life on June 23, 2024.

She attended Thomasville High School class of 1976. She was a faithful member of New Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for...

Jun 22, 2024

Danny Fann was born on October 28, 1958 to Daniel and Essie Mae Jackson Fann.

He graduated from Thomasville High School class of 1976. He was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Meigs, GA.

Danny loved his family and knew the importance of family. He had several employment during his life including...

Jun 22, 2024

Jimmy Lee Mitchell was born October 2, 1963 to the late Tommie C. Mitchell and the late Mariah Lee. He attended Central High School class of 1982.

He was employed at Village Inn in Tampa, FL for about 40 years as a cook. He was also a construction worker. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Jun 17, 2024

Marie Chester Bennett was the second born child to the late Lillie Mae and Nathaniel Chester Sr. She blessed the world with her presence on January 16th, 1933, although her mother says it was the 17th . "Honey" as she was so affectionately called, grew up in Thomas County along with her five other siblings.

After High...

Jun 16, 2024

Samuel Lewis Taylor was born on August 31, 1953 in Thomasville GA to the late Raleigh Taylor and Catherine King-Taylor.

Samuel graduated from Thomasville High School, and attended Albany State University for vocal performance. He moved to Atlanta, GA.

Samuel was joined in Holy Matrimony to his wife, Carolyn Taylor. He was the father of...

Jun 16, 2024

Jimmy Thomas was born on June 3,1944, to Willie Thomas and Bertha Dixon in the City of Meigs, Georgia.

He loved fishing and hunting and loved spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his only daughter, Katina Lane (Devarus Lane);  grandchildren So'Yun and Jessica Wade; only great granddaughter, Je'Siiya Wade; great...

Jun 9, 2024

Janice Laverne Lee was born November 2, 1962, to the late Sammie Lee and Lillie Mae Lee in Thomas County.

Janice resided with her sister, Delores Robinson (Lois) for the last 14 years. Janice was all smiles. She had a smile that would light a room up. On June 9, 2024, she was called home to glory....

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia Culbreath was born on April 3, 1954 to Henry Lewis Mickens and Clara Mickens in Thomasville, GA.

Patricia went to Nursing School in Coney Island New York. Once completion of nursing school, she moved back to Thomasville, Ga where she begin working at Southwestern State Hospital. She also spent years working at Glenmore Nursing Home as...

Jun 2, 2024

Very gently and peacefully on Sunday morning, June 2, 2024, the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom, mercy, and grace gently closed the eyes of our beloved Lakisha Shawntee' Cooney and she entered her eternal rest.

Lakisha Cooney, 46, was born in Thomasville, GA on January 22, 1978, to Janet Glenn Clark and the late Eddie Louis...

Jun 2, 2024

James Edwards Lee was born November 10, 1968 to the late Sammie Lee and Lillie Mae Lee in Thomas County.

James, also known as Moose, was a very fun person to be around. He also enjoyed being around his family and friends. On June 2, 2024, the Lord decided to call James home to Glory.

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May 31, 2024

Ms. Connie Rose Leaphart Simmons was born on November 13, 1945, in Boston, Georgia to the late Johnny Talmadge Leaphart and the late Henrietta Graham Leaphart. Connie graduated from Magnolia High School with honors in the year of 1963 and continued her education with some college level courses. She worked most of life in textile manufacturing. She retired at...

May 28, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Louis Andrews was born on August 18, 1932 to the late Henry Andrews and Aggie Lee Hinson in Cairo, GA.

Mr. Jimmie moved to Miami, FL in his younger years. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955. Later, he moved back to GA, where he lived the remainder of his life....