Obituaries

Jun 22, 2024

Danny Fann was born on October 28, 1958 to Daniel and Essie Mae Jackson Fann.

He graduated from Thomasville High School class of 1976. He was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Meigs, GA.

Danny loved his family and knew the importance of family. He had several employment during his life including...

Jun 22, 2024

Jimmy Lee Mitchell was born October 2, 1963 to the late Tommie C. Mitchell and the late Mariah Lee. He attended Central High School class of 1982.

He was employed at Village Inn in Tampa, FL for about 40 years as a cook. He was also a construction worker. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Jun 17, 2024

Marie Chester Bennett was the second born child to the late Lillie Mae and Nathaniel Chester Sr. She blessed the world with her presence on January 16th, 1933, although her mother says it was the 17th . "Honey" as she was so affectionately called, grew up in Thomas County along with her five other siblings.

After High...

Jun 16, 2024

Samuel Lewis Taylor was born on August 31, 1953 in Thomasville GA to the late Raleigh Taylor and Catherine King-Taylor.

Samuel graduated from Thomasville High School, and attended Albany State University for vocal performance. He moved to Atlanta, GA.

Samuel was joined in Holy Matrimony to his wife, Carolyn Taylor. He was the father of...

Jun 16, 2024

Jimmy Thomas was born on June 3,1944, to Willie Thomas and Bertha Dixon in the City of Meigs, Georgia.

He loved fishing and hunting and loved spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his only daughter, Katina Lane (Devarus Lane);  grandchildren So'Yun and Jessica Wade; only great granddaughter, Je'Siiya Wade; great...

Jun 9, 2024

Janice Laverne Lee was born November 2, 1962, to the late Sammie Lee and Lillie Mae Lee in Thomas County.

Janice resided with her sister, Delores Robinson (Lois) for the last 14 years. Janice was all smiles. She had a smile that would light a room up. On June 9, 2024, she was called home to glory....

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia Culbreath was born on April 3, 1954 to Henry Lewis Mickens and Clara Mickens in Thomasville, GA.

Patricia went to Nursing School in Coney Island New York. Once completion of nursing school, she moved back to Thomasville, Ga where she begin working at Southwestern State Hospital. She also spent years working at Glenmore Nursing Home as...

Jun 2, 2024

Very gently and peacefully on Sunday morning, June 2, 2024, the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom, mercy, and grace gently closed the eyes of our beloved Lakisha Shawntee' Cooney and she entered her eternal rest.

Lakisha Cooney, 46, was born in Thomasville, GA on January 22, 1978, to Janet Glenn Clark and the late Eddie Louis...

Jun 2, 2024

James Edwards Lee was born November 10, 1968 to the late Sammie Lee and Lillie Mae Lee in Thomas County.

James, also known as Moose, was a very fun person to be around. He also enjoyed being around his family and friends. On June 2, 2024, the Lord decided to call James home to Glory.

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May 31, 2024

Ms. Connie Rose Leaphart Simmons was born on November 13, 1945, in Boston, Georgia to the late Johnny Talmadge Leaphart and the late Henrietta Graham Leaphart. Connie graduated from Magnolia High School with honors in the year of 1963 and continued her education with some college level courses. She worked most of life in textile manufacturing. She retired at...

May 28, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Louis Andrews was born on August 18, 1932 to the late Henry Andrews and Aggie Lee Hinson in Cairo, GA.

Mr. Jimmie moved to Miami, FL in his younger years. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955. Later, he moved back to GA, where he lived the remainder of his life....

May 27, 2024

Ms. Barbara Corine Johnson was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Margaret Bates and late Charles Bryant, Sr. on December 10, 1952. Early childhood education was received in the Thomas County School system, and she later returned and received her GED.

Ms. Johnson started her journey with Christ in her early years at Willowhead Missionary Baptist...

May 25, 2024

Mr. Tellis Harris, Jr. was born on October 17, 1946 to the late Floyd Caesar and Gertrude Hadley in Miami, Florida.

He attended schools in Dade County. He worked at Scoggins for over 30 years.

He departed this earthly on life on May 25, 2024 surrounded by his devoted wife and family.

He...

May 16, 2024

Telesia Lynette Williams was born on August 21, 1968, to Maretta and Herman Hadley in Thomasville, GA.

She attended Thomasville High School with class of 1987. She was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Thomasville, GA.

Telesia leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Roosevelt Williams; her parents, Maretta and Herman Hadley; her...

May 16, 2024

Jayden Sherrod Copeland was born on June 3, 2009 to Ericka S. Jenkins and Jaboris Copeland, Sr.

Jayden was a 9th grade student of Thomas County Central High School. He enjoyed playing football, video games and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Joshua's Promise after school program. Jayden planned to enlist in...

May 14, 2024

On July 30, 1931, God blessed Mr. Coy Garland and Mrs. Mary Garland (Ponder) of Thomasville, Georgia with our beloved mother, Katie Lou Wilson (Garland). She married Troy Wilson, and she raised eight children by the work of her hands and the sweat of her brow. Mama was quick-witted, smart, loving and extremely funny. No one or nothing came...

May 8, 2024

Robert Woodard, Jr. was born on June 17, 1946, in Roberta, GA to the late Robert Woodard, Sr. and Eula Mae Simmons Woodard. He transitioned from Earth to reward on May 8, 2024.

He worked many years as a brick mason and he also did a lot of side jobs working with this family dealing with pulp...

May 5, 2024

Ms. Elinor Hadley Brown, the daughter of the late Norman Hadley and Kathryn Hadley, was born in Grady County, GA on July 20, 1943.

At an early age, she joined Rocky Hill A.M.E. church as a child, later moving her membership to Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Thomasville, Georgia, where she was an active member until her...

May 4, 2024

Annie Grace Henderson was born March 6, 1939, to the late Robert and Lizzie Duncan Henderson in Thomas County, Georgia.

Ann graduated from Douglas High School in 1957. She then attended Savannah State College and graduated with a BS degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation in June of 1963. She also attended Kansas State University for...

May 2, 2024

Mary R. McClain Watts Greene was born on September 26, 1931 to the late Willie McClain, Sr. and Carlee Taylor McClain.

She was married to the late Samuel Greene.

She joined Silver Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Coolidge, GA at an early age. She was a Mother of the church, deaconess, and one of the...