Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn White was born on August 14, 1949 to the late Marcus Sadler and  Alma Loretha Washington Sadler in Thomasville, GA.

She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She was a choir member and served on the Usher Board.

She graduated from Magnolia High School in the Class of 1967. She...

Dec 29, 2024

James Williams, Sr. was born on December 14, 1941, to the late Leroy and Lozena Williams. After the early passing of his mother, James was lovingly raised by the late Mary Francis Hidgon. He attended Thomasville City Schools and became an active member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church at a young age, serving on both the Usher and Deacon...

Dec 29, 2024

Steve Robinson, Jr. was born on November 20th, 1973 in Thomasville, GA. He was the son of the late Brenda Brown - Robinson and Steve Robinson, Sr. He peacefully departed from this earth on December 29th, 2024 at his home in Thomasville.

He attended Thomasville High School in Thomasville GA. He later developed a love for the...

Dec 29, 2024

Gained her wings on December 29,2024. She was born on September 26, 1956 in Thomasville, GA to the late Parker Whitehead and Roberta Brown. She was a faithful member of St. James Primitive Baptist Church, where she served in the choir, the kitchen, and Sunday school teacher. Mary was a 1974 graduate of Thomasville High School.

After...

Dec 27, 2024

Flossie "Pearl" Mickens was born on August 25, 1931 to Joe Gilbert, Jr. and Affie Jackson Gilbert. She was the second oldest of nine children. She met her husband, Elijah Mickens, at the age of 21. They were married in Camilla, GA. They moved and started several businesses in Camden, NJ. They lived in Camden, NJ for over thirty...

Dec 27, 2024

Annie B. Smith Brooks, a cherished wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was born to Chester and Mamie Smith on October 15, 1940. She peacefully left her earthly home on Friday, December 27, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering dedication for her family.

Annie B. was...

Dec 25, 2024

A Time To Be Born Frederick B. Amons was born March 4, 1974 in Thomasville, Georgia. He was the only son of the late Irene P. Amons and Gilbert Amons.

A Time To Grow Frederick attended Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Briana Haggins of...

Dec 22, 2024

Theresa M. Daniels was born to the late Elvie Jones, Sr. and Idella W. Jones on October 8, 1949. She worked with school crossing for many years. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where her great grandfather, I. E. Washington, founder and the pastor. She then moved to Atlanta,...

Dec 20, 2024

A TIME TO BE BORN – It was a day ordained by God to illuminate the world with one more speck of light in Port St. Joe, Florida, on October 2, 1944, to the late Jack, Sr. and Lillie Sanders Brown.

A TIME TO GROW - She was reared by her parents who insisted she learn more...

Dec 20, 2024

Derrick Lamar Spear was born on September 14, 1967 to the late Horace Spears, Sr. and Lillie Bell Sanders.

He departed this life on December 20, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

He served 9 years in the United States Army. He was a Lieutenant at Autry State Prison for 27 years in...

Dec 18, 2024

Rev. Estell Arrington was born on March 28, 1946 in Pavo, GA to the late Amelia and Henderson Arrington. He was one of sixteen children.

Rev. Arrington was legally blind since 1982. He attended schools in Pavo, GA, Coolidge, GA, Wal-Vo-Tech Mechanic School, Hadley School for the Blind, Winnetka, IL, and Bryant Theological Seminary Fitzgerald, GA. He...

Dec 17, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Hagood was born on June 17, 1999 in Detroit Michigan. He was his mom's first son. He was named after his late uncle, Edward Payne Griles.

Eddie passed away in Thomasville, GA on December 17, 2024, which happened to be his late grandfather, Louis Burgess's birthday.

Eddie is the son of Carol Burgess...

Dec 16, 2024

John James Ferrell (a.k.a. "Tugar" or "Long John") was born to the late Jim and Letha Ferrell on July 5, 1937 in Ochlocknee, Georgia.

He lived in various Florida cities for many years before returning to Thomasville in the mid-1990s. He was a Baptist by faith and firmly believed in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour....

Dec 11, 2024

Gwendolyn Hines was born on May 11, 1945 in Decatur County Georgia to the late Eddie Hines and Frances Donalson Hines.

She lived all her life in Climax, GA. She worked as a housekeeper and other various jobs.

She was a devoted mother of four children. Gwendolyn was a strong woman who raised her children...

Dec 5, 2024

Pamela Denise Johnson was born on February 27, 1960, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Ruthie Lee Hunt Peavy and the late Jimmy Johnson. She was a proud product of Dewey City, where she was affectionately known as "Niecey".

Pamela was a graduate of the Thomasville High School Class of 1978. She accepted Christ at an early...

Dec 4, 2024

Overseer Thelma Louise Cody was born on December 17, 1926, in Thomasville, Georgia. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Carrie McAllister and Cleveland Bell Sr.

Overseer Cody attended Douglas High School. She graduated from Thomasville Extension Center of the American Baptist Seminary, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.  Overseer Cody served as dean of...

Nov 30, 2024

Everett Wilson, 72, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on November 30, 2024 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born on February 10, 1952 to the late Mr. Troy Wilson and late Mrs. Katie Wilson, Everett was noted by many to be a hard-working and devoted man to his skills and talents.

Everett was known by the nickname "Sugarman," describing...

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Anthony Dewayne Sexion was born in Thomasville, GA on December 25, 1972, to his loving and caring mother and father, Loleatha Sexion and Virt Washington.

Anthony attended Thomasville High School Class of 1991/1992.

Andy, Andy Pandy, Cat-Liver, as everyone called him, was a loving brother, dad, nephew, cousin and father, but most importantly a...

Nov 24, 2024

Charlie Ben Johnson was born on May 19, 1948 to Edward James Johnson and Pinky Forest Hadley. He was baptized at an early age and became a member of Bethlehem AME Church in Cairo, GA. He would later join Springhill MB Church in Thomasville, GA, as well as New Mount Zion MBC, where he would serve as a trustee....

Nov 22, 2024

Christopher J. Sheffield, 61, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Born on January 9, 1963, in Cairo, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Lovett Sheffield and Luvenia Brown-Sheffield, both of whom preceded him in death.

A proud graduate of Cairo High School, Christopher went on to play football at Albany State College...