Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Our Beloved, Alfred Shawntez Cole "Tez", was born July 26, 2004, in Thomasville, Georgia. He is the son of Rekell Sherell Moore (Timothy Samuel), and Alfred Lavon Cole.

Alfred was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and was a member of Centennial MB Church where he served as a member of the choir at a young...

Jul 28, 2023

On January 24, 1980 in Thomasville, GA, Latorria Gwenette Samuel Austin was born to Essie Mae Samuel. She was the first born child followed by the birth of her baby sister in 1982. Latorria grew up in the small town of Boston, GA and became involved in church activities at a young and tender age in her family's "home...

Jul 27, 2023

Sandra G. Freshley, the eldest of 8 siblings, was bornDecember 23, 1961 to Marjorie Rogers and Louis James Freshley in Bainbridge, Georgia. Sandra "San", waspreceded in death by Father, Louis Freshley, Mother Marjorie Rogers, and Brother Darrell Lynn Clemons (Tammy).

San graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1982 and relocated to West Palm Beach, Florida in 1987....

Jul 22, 2023

Herbert Alexander "Georgia Boy" was born on February 12, 1946, to the late Ethel A. Alexander and Clifford Alexander in Thomasville, Georgia. He received Christ at an early age. He attended James Weldon Johnson Elementary and Stanton High School in Jacksonville, Florida upon receiving GED. He also attended Trenton State University in Trenton, New Jersey (1973) and Morehouse College...

Jul 17, 2023

Frankie Mae Bighams was born on August 7, 1944 in Rebecca, Georgia to the late Annie Fleming Rainey and the late Frank Calloway. She was a faithful member of Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted companion, Wayne Law; her children, Cynthia Herring, Tony Herring, Antony P. Barber, DeWayne Law; niece, Gracie...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Mary Eva McIntyre - Brown was born on April 27, 1938 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Roosevelt McIntyre, Sr. and Marietta Parson McIntyre.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She was employed at Powell's Nursery for many years. Also working at WalMart as a door greeter and Butler Mason YMCA as...

Jun 28, 2023

Mother Lillie Mae Brown was 101 Years, 4 Months and 13 Days on this earth. She was born to the late Ned Edwards and Mamie Reynolds. She was the elder of four children. Preceding her in death, Essie Mae Davis, Elnora Thomas and George Hadley.

Mother Brown married William B. Brown on July 3, 1943 and remained...

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Marvin Graham was born January 1, 1974 to Alma Graham Mitchell and L.C. Mitchell in Thomasville, GA. He departed his life on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

He attended Central High School. He joined Midway CME Church at a young age.

To cherish his memories, he leaves behind his mother, Alma Dell Mitchell; three sisters,...

Jun 16, 2023

Mr. Willie Ross, Sr. was born on October 8, 1949 to late Edd Ross, Sr. and Girlvester Ross in Boston, GA. He departed his life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence.

He attended Magnolia High School. He was employed at Scoggins Dozer as a construction worker for many years. He was converted and later joined...

Jun 14, 2023

Patricia J. Thompson affectionately called "Pat" was born on March 26, 1952, to the late Deacon Charlie Lewis Jackson and Sister Ella "Peach" Jackson in Mitchell County, Georgia. She was the fifth child.

She received her early education in Camilla, Georgia attending Camilla Consolidated School and graduated with the Class of 1970. Her classmates loved and adored...

Jun 13, 2023

Henry Thomas Hill was born September 23, 1938, in Camp Hill, Alabama to the late Tim Hill and Jannie Boleware Doss.

Henry moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, where he met and married Savannah Coleman on March 3, 1962. Two children were born of this union, Linda Denise Hill, and Thomas Bernard Hill.

After retirement...

Jun 7, 2023

KATRINA L. FRAZIER, daughter of Fred and Shelean Frazier, was born June 10, 1980 in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She later joined the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church. As a devoted church member, she was loyal, faithful, and respected by many. Katrina, affectionately known as...

Jun 4, 2023

Maggie Jerlet Davis, known by her loved ones as Jerlet, gained her wings on June 4, 2023 being called home by God to join with the love of her life her mother, Lettie Davis.

Maggie Jerlet Davis was born on September 8, 1986 to Jerry D Morris and the late Lettie Davis. Jerlet was a mother to...

Jun 4, 2023

On April 21, 1955, LaDon Ondra Willis was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Willie Edward and Mary Frances Willis. He was the third eldest child of nine siblings.

Ladon was reared in Thomas County until the age of six when the family moved down to Miami, Florida. He completed grade school and graduated from Miramar...

Jun 3, 2023

May 29, 2023

Harry Davis Jr., was born on July 29, 1972 in Thomasville Georgia to Carolyn Hart and Harry Davis Sr. He departed this life on May 29, 2023 at the age of 51. Harry received his education in Thomasville City School System. He was a hardworkingand dedicated entrepreneur in the trucking industry, who enjoyed driving over the road as a...

May 28, 2023

Chester Smith was born April 24, 1955 in Pavo, Georgia to the late Joseph and Lillie Mae Smith. He was married to married to his wife Sholonda Williams Smith.

He attended high school at Thomas County Central. He lived in Florida for the better part of his life and returned to Thomasville Georgia for the remainder of...

May 27, 2023

Mr. James E. Jackson was born on October 30, 1942 in Thomasville, GA to the late Isabelle Stafford Jackson and late Arthur L. Jackson, Sr. He is known for his charming ways and was loved by all.

James accepted Christ at a young age at Morning Star Baptist Church in Meigs, GA. James attended Ochlocknee Elementary School...

May 26, 2023

Bobby Fitzgerald Ivey was born on March 12, 1964 in Thomasville, GA to Felton Ivey, Sr., and the late Martha Harris-Ivey.

He was baptized at Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, GA along with his siblings at an early age. He was a graduate of Thomasville High School, where he was a member of the track team. After graduation,...

May 26, 2023

Johnny Legrand Davis "Detro" was born June 11, 1978, in Thomasville, Gato the late Johnny L. Davis Sr. & Martha L. Ivey.

He entered eternal rest on Friday May 26, 2023, in Thomasville, Ga.

Detro accepted Christ and became a faithful member of Five-Fold Ministriesin Thomasville, GA under the leadership of Bishop Wardell Ross. Johnny...