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Fredrick Bernard Amons
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...
Theresa M. Daniels
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,...
Mrs. Lillie B. Turner
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...
Derrick Lamar Spear
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...
Rev. Estell Arrington
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...
Edward “Eddie” Hagood
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...
John James Ferrell
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....
Gwendolyn Hines
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...
Pamela Denise Johnson Youmas
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...
Overseer Thelma Louise Cody
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...
Everett Wilson
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...
Anthony Dewayne Sexion
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...
Charlie Ben Johnson
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....
Christopher J. Sheffield
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...
Natasha “Cindi” Yolanda Gordon
Nov 20, 2024
Natasha "Cindi" Yolanda Gordon was born in Thomasville, Georgia to Mary Andrews Gordon and the late Franklin Lamar Gordon on October 24, 1973.
She attended Thomasville City Schools graduating from Thomasville High School in 1992. She further her education at Valdosta State University and earned a Master's Degree of Education with a specialty in History. She was...
Alma Elizabeth Perry
Nov 19, 2024
Alma Elizabeth Perry was born on November 24, 1946, to the late Edgar Brown and Willie Mae Young Hepburn in Savannah, GA.
Alma was a true woman who loved God. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her fiancé, Alfred Battle, Thomasville, GA; one son,...
Ira Ronnell Mccray
Nov 19, 2024
Ira Ronnell McCray was born February 8,1954 in Thomas County, Georgia to P. J. and Christine Perkins McCray, whom both preceded him in death.
Ira became a member of Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 8. He graduated from Thomasville High School class of 1974. He later joined Army. Once he returned to Thomasville, GA,...
Ella Mae Reese
Nov 19, 2024
Ella Mae Reese was born on March 22nd, 1951 to Allen Reese Sr, and Addie Martha Reese in Meigs, Georgia.
Coming from a large family, she was the 8th sibling out of 10. She graduated from Lincoln-Brown School in Meigs, Georgia.
She was a devoted "Mama", "Ma", auntie, cousin, and friend to many. She enjoyed...
Diane Lovejoy King
Nov 11, 2024
Today, we gather to honor the life and legacy of Diane Lovejoy King, a woman who embodied love, joy, and faith. Born on December 15, 1950, Diane graced the world with her presence, bringing light, warmth, and a spirit of kindness to all who knew her.
Diane had a gift for bringing people together. She loved her...
Elizabeth Henderson Harper
Nov 7, 2024
Elizabeth Henderson Harper passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 at Harbor View Thomasville. Elizabeth was born on January 13, 1927, in Thomasville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Haywood and Petronia Higdon. She married the late Jack Henderson at an early age. Elizabeth was also a faithful member of Clifford Temple Church.
She attended...
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