Obituaries

Oct 10, 2024

Lewis Ivey Martin was born on July 22, 1987, in Thomasville, Georgia, to Rhonda A. Martin and Jenkins Ivey, Sr.  On October 10, 2024, God called him home, bringing his earthly journey to a close and welcoming him into eternal rest.

Lewis attended Thomas County Central High School until relocating to Tampa, Florida.  Then, he graduated from...

Oct 9, 2024

Annie Beatrice Jester was the daughter of the late Mitchell L. Cox and Mary L. Jenkins-Cox. She was born on July 23, 1948, in Meigs, GA.

At an early age, she accepted her Lord and Savior at Meigs United Methodist Church in Meigs, GA. She was united in marriage to the late Dan R. Jester, Sr.

Oct 4, 2024

Franklin Lamar Gordon, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 12, 1950, in Bainbridge, GA, to Sara Louise Williams and L.T. Gordon, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Hutto High School in 1970. On  June 19, 1970, he made his way to Thomasville, GA,...

Oct 1, 2024

Mrs. Isabelle Brown was born on May 17, 1939, to the late Willie and Lucille Franklin in Thomasville, Georgia. She was the granddaughter of the late Matt and Annie Turner.

At an early age, Isabelle joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She attended Douglas High School. Later she relocated to Flushing, Long Island, New York for over 30...

Oct 1, 2024

Dorothy Worthy Wimes born on January 4, 1952, in Mitchell County, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 1, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Worthy Sr. and Ida Bell Edwards Worthy, and one of thirteen children raised in a household filled with love, resilience, and faith.

Having accepted Christ at an early...

Oct 1, 2024

Mrs. Louise Scott was born November 2, 1942 in Patten Georgia, to the late Leory Safford and Rosetta Curry Safford. She married the late Robert Scott.

At an early age, she began a spiritual life and became a lifelong faithful member at Clifford Temple C.M.E Church, where she was very active as an usher, stewardess, senior choir...

Sep 19, 2024

June Kathleen Samuel was born on November 14, 1976 to Glenda Bivens Thomas and Wesley Davis Thomas, II in Bronx, NY. She moved to Thomasville, GA at a young age.

After finishing high school, she pursued a career in  nursing just like her aunt, Mae Dean Bivens. She obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate, then later obtained...

Sep 17, 2024

A Time to Be Born Adrienne Daniels was born on July 18, 1987, to Fredrick Akery and Debbie Haggins. Many cherished loved ones preceded her in death including her father, Fredrick Akery, grandfathers, Johnny Lee Daniels Sr., Willie C. Akery, grandmother, Cora Akery, and aunts, Patricia Ann Daniels, Margie Ann Lamons, Katrina Daniels and Sharon Akery.

Sep 15, 2024

Willie Linton was born on August 22, 1942. He departed this life on September 15, 2024.

Sep 13, 2024

On June 13, 1953, Avis C. McIntyre was born to John and Beatrice Clark, Sr. in Thomasville, GA.  She was the oldest of the family.

Avis attended and graduated in 1971 from Thomasville High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, Willie F. McIntyre.  From that union, Roderick, Keysha and Freenae were born.

At an...

Sep 10, 2024

In the early morning of September, 2024, God called his Angel home to be with him. Lula got her wings.

Lula Mae Wardlaw was born on March 4, 1936. Lula was the eldest child of six. Lula was daughter of the late Rachel Clark and Joe Brown of Thomasville, GA.

Lula accepted Christ at an...

Sep 9, 2024

Milton Joe Watson Jr transitioned from this life into glory on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Milton was born on November ninth in 1940 to the late Elder Milton Joe Watson and Marie Moner Watson in Coolidge Georgia. Milton was the sixth of twelve siblings. He and most of his siblings primarily grew up in Dewey City and...

Sep 7, 2024

Born May 1, 1954 in Thomasville, GA, Sister Deborah Ann Williams is the daughter of the late Albert Williams, Sr. and Edna Vandergriff Williams. She was educated in the Thomasville City School system and graduated THS Class of 1973. Early in her life, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at New Jerusalem Missionary...

Sep 4, 2024

Robert Eli Golden, Jr. was born on August 14, 1933 to the late Robert Eli Golden, Sr. and Mary Bell McCauley Golden. Robert attended Boston School. He was employed by Timberlake and State Market. He was best known as the watermelon packer with one hand. He could get so many on the truck in line a special way. He...

Sep 3, 2024

Sister Harriett Evette Ingram was born to the late Rosa Lee Ingram and the late Eugene Mullins, Sr. in Thomasville, Georgia.

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Harriett peacefully departed this world surrounded by her loving son, who she deemed her greatest accomplishment, and faithful friends. God chose our beloved Harriett to enter eternal rest with Him and...

Sep 1, 2024

Tesha McKnight came into this world on February 24, 1966 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was a lovely and unique baby who blossomed into a beautiful brown eyed woman.

Listening to music of all genres was her favorite, especially long car rides with music blasting to old school R&B songs, which would always bring...

Sep 1, 2024

Terry Dean Frazier, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on February 28, 1961 in Thomasville, GA to the late Hazel (Jimmy) Frazier and Richard Ross.

He was the youngest among his siblings: Rosetta (late Kevin) Morris, Randy (Mary) Frazier,  Sonya Ross-Davis and Jeffery (Brenda)...

Aug 27, 2024

Keith Jermaine Howlett was born on February 26,1974 in Thomasville, Georgia. He's the beloved son of Sandra Ross-Johnson and Carl Johnson, who he affectionately called "pops", of Thomasville, Georgia. His biological father is Freddie Howard. Keith accepted Christ as his personal Savior in 1992 and joined Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Boston, Georgia. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024,...

Aug 27, 2024

William Lanel Knaff was born November 26, 1976, and departed life on August 24, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories mother, Sharon Knaff, father, Peter Andrews. Stepfather, Greg Betts, brother, Gregory Sharrod Betts (Edonia), Children: Briana and Brittany Weathers (Gurland), Mykel and Mina Eads (Ingrid), Karybiia (Antoinette), Gyanna (Danisha), and Jolie Rohrbacher (Sunshine). Grandchildren: Jace and Winter, and...

Aug 26, 2024

Bertram Loyd Minto was born on March 19, 1936 in Brown's Town of St. Ann Parrish, Jamaica to the late Daisy Pritchard Minto and Hurbert Minto.

Bertram Minto left his homeland of Jamaica at a very early age. After leaving Jamaica, he made Delray Beach, FL, his new home where he met and married Elousie Bryant Minto....