Obituaries

Nov 20, 2023

Elder Neal Carter, Jr. was born on January 14, 1952, to the late Neal Carter, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Carter in Newton, Georgia. He departed this life on November 20, 2023, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Neal was married to the love of his life, Martha Sue Metcalf for 51 years. To their union two children were born, Shelonda Carter...

Nov 15, 2023

Cynthia Lynette Franklin B.K.A. Puddin was born on January 1, 1969 in Thomasville, GA to Joann Franklin and the late Curtis Franklin.

She graduated from Thomasville High School in 1987. She loved hanging out and spending time with her family and friends. She loved listening to music, shopping and watching the cooking channel as well as cooking....

Nov 13, 2023

On Monday, November 13, 2023, God called Deacon Thomas Glenn to glory with His arms wide open to welcome him into eternal life.

Thomas Glenn was born January 8, 1932, to the late Mr. Tom Glenn and the late Ms. Pinkie Garland in Cairo, Georgia, Grady County. He attended the Grady County school system.

He...

Nov 13, 2023

Jennifer Ferrell was born on July 22, 1962 to Emma Lou Smith and Earnest Darden in Waukegan, IL.

Jennifer Ferrell attended Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst, MS. through her growing years in Mississippi, she worked for Bernstein Sewing Factory, Double Corp. and Sanderson Farms Chicken plant, until she moved to start a new life in Thomasville, GA...

Nov 8, 2023

Ernest Newkirk was born on December 15, 1957 to the late Johnny Newkirk and the late Hattie Newkirk.

Ernest enjoyed NASCAR, baseball, football and fishing. His true passion was fishing and he was great at it. His favorite NASCAR racer was Jeff Gordon #24. He worked for Georgia Crate for 47 years until his health declined.

Nov 3, 2023

Charles Edward Crump, III entered his eternal rest on Friday, November 3, 2023, while traveling home from work. He was born March 10, 1988, in Thomasville, GA to Latausha Denmark Stockton.

At an early age, he joined Disciples of Jesus Ministries with his mother. He attended Thomasville City Schools where he played youth league as well as...

Oct 16, 2023

Randall O'quinn Simon 41 of Thomasville, GA entered God's kingdom on October 16, 2023. He was born in Adel GA to Althea Love (Smith) and Joe Simon, Jr. on September 25, 1982. During high school, he met the love of his life in computer class by the name of Shandree' "Miesha" (Spradley) Simon. They were joined in holy matrimony...

Oct 16, 2023

Nathaniel Reddick was born August 16, 1972, to the late Walter and Nadine Reddick.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Angel Reddick on September 1, 2000, with being together for 31 years total.

He was a father of four children, whom will miss him dearly, Natisha Reddick (Jarrod) of Tallahassee, FL, Nathan Reddick (Mandi)...

Oct 12, 2023

The Ecclesiastical Journey Of

MR. HERBERT LEE FUTCH, SR.

A TIME TO BE BORN – On November 11, 1937, was born to the late Evelina Beverly Robinson and Gabe Futch in Thomasville, Georgia.

A TIME TO GROW – He was reared by his parents and grandparents the late Bosie...

Oct 10, 2023

Jerome Franklin Armster, Sr., was born to the Late Maggie Armster and Frank Armster in Boston, GA on September 28th, 1958. He attended Central High School where he graduated Class of 1976. Shortly thereafter he was introduced to Pearlie Mae Mitchell who became his loving wife on July 26th, 1979. They were blessed with 42 years of love and...

Oct 10, 2023

Pastor Bessie Lee Clark was born on August 29, 1953, to the late George McCoy, Sr. and Catherine McCoy in Thomas Co. Georgia. She graduated from Central High in 1971. She worked many jobs, but she retired from Sunnyland. After she left there, she always wanted her own store. So, her and her husband opened T & B quick...

Oct 7, 2023

Eula was born September 23, 1951, to the late Nancy and Arthur Franklin. God called her into Eternal Rest on October 07, 2023. Eula was 72 years old. Eula was born in Tallahassee, Florida, but spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Fort Pierce, Florida. In her later years, she relocated to Thomasville, Georgia. At a very...

Oct 7, 2023

Georgia Mae Coley was born on January 22, 1964 to the late Mary Revels Coley and George Coley.

She departed her earthly life on October 7, 2023 at 6:08PM. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Felicia L. Brown, the father of her children, Jimmy Lee Brown and her sister, Barbara Ann Coley.

Oct 3, 2023

Mrs. Betty Ann Sirmons was born on December 12, 1959, in Thomasville, GA to Fescole Crumby and Doris Jackson. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Archbold Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

She was member of World Wide Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Terry Scott. She worked at The Jefferson Place, where she...

Oct 2, 2023

Brother Morris Lee Knight was born on December 20, 1963 to the late John Lee Knight and Ruby Lee Knight of Thomasville, GA. He was married to Annette DeBose for 38 years. He gave his life to Christ at a early age. He attended Thomasville High School and was a member of the Thomasville High Marching Band. He was...

Oct 1, 2023

Gledis "Joyce" Blake Green was born on March 7, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico to Robert E. Blake and the late Betty J. Revels Blake. She departed this life on the evening of October 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

She graduated from Clarkston High School in Clarkston, GA in 1980. She attended college at Georgia...

Oct 1, 2023

Mrs. Betty Arrington was born on April 21, 1948, to the union of the late Andrew Gardner Sr. and the late Hattie Mae Mitchell-Gardner in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from Douglas High School. She entered into the bond of Holy Matrimony to Mr. Jeremiah Arrington, Sr. on August 1, 1980. They were blessed with four children.

She...

Sep 30, 2023

Ms. Arlisa Cassandra Graham was born July 9th, 1974 in Pavo, Georgia the daughter of the late Nettie Mae Graham and Timothy James Barber Sr. She departed this life on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Archbold Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

She was a member of Saint Thomas AME, under the leadership of Reverend Gail Brown. She...

Sep 27, 2023

Avon James Kimmons was born on October 13, 1949, to the late Minnie Lee Kimmons and the late Otis J. Hill, Sr. in Ochlocknee, GA. On September 27, 2023, he completed his earthly journey.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Marie Walker Kimmons of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Eugenal Roan of Miami, FL; son, Russell Moore...

Sep 26, 2023

Sister Jacquelyn Ann Bryant passed into the great beyond on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was the daughter of Mary Bryant of Thomasville, GA and the late Moses Bryant. She was born on November 21, 1955. She had one son, whom preceded her in death, Roger Lee Slater,...