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Michelle Renae Ceasar

Michelle Renae Ceasar

Jan 9, 2024

Michelle Renae Ceasar began her journey of life on September 27, 1971, Thomasville, Georgia. She was born to Roosevelt Lowery and Agnes Lowery. Ms. Ceasar departed this earth for eternal life with her heavenly father while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

She became a graduate of...

Bernard Lawyer

Bernard Lawyer

Jan 2, 2024

Bernard Lawyer was born on August 19, 1963 to Ned and Carolyn Smith, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Catherine Bryant Smith, son, Ladelrick Smith; siblings, Ned (Alma) Smith, Jr., Guy (Latrel) Smith, Dora (Frederick) Edwards, Sonya Smith, Bobbie Smith all of Thomasville, GA, Valerie (Stanley) Wynn of Pavo, GA, Brenda (Ronald) Thomas of...

Vernon Davis

Vernon Davis

Jan 1, 2024

Vernon "Peterbo" Davis was born September 26, 1950, to the late Eddie Hugh Davis and Lucile (Daniels) Davis in Cairo Georgia. On Monday, January 1, 2024, with his family nearby, he heard the voice of his Savior extending him an offer to take his eternal rest. He was the second of three born children.

Peterbo, as he...

Dorotha S. Jackson

Dorotha S. Jackson

Dec 30, 2023

Dorotha S. Jackson was born on June 1, 1938, in Thomas County, Georgia. She was married to Morrell Jackson for 50 years.

She departed her life on December 30, 2023. She leaves to mourn her memories, her husband, Morrell Jackson "Buddy"; nephews, Thomas (Pat) Whitted, Charles; stepdaughter, Lynette Jackson, brothers-in-law, Alonzo (Rose) Jackson, Willie Jackson; sisters in...

Emma Pearl Jackson Mccoy

Emma Pearl Jackson Mccoy

Dec 28, 2023

Born Emma Pearl Jackson on September 27, 1955, to the late Deacon Robert Eddie and Fannie Belle Washington Jackson in Thomas County Georgia. She was the youngest of 10 children.  She departed this life on December 28, 2023, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in the Inpatient Hospice Care Unit.

Emma confessed Christ at an early age and became...

Rosetta Jackson

Rosetta Jackson

Dec 27, 2023

Rosetta Jackson, 94 years old, was born to the late Will and Mamie Brinson on October 8, 1929, in Thomas County, Georgia. She was a long-time faithful employee of Moore and Porter for many years.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late Ira Jackson, Sr. Rosetta was a member of Cedar Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she...

Mae Frances Broadnax Dickey

Mae Frances Broadnax Dickey

Dec 23, 2023

Mae Frances Broadnax Dickey was born on August 17, 1941 in Thomas County, GA. She was the last child born to Viola Broadnax, who preceded her in death.

Mary received her education at Douglass High School Class of 1958 and was member of Mt Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Mary was known to many as "Tuit". She was...

Cora Sue Jones

Cora Sue Jones

Dec 21, 2023

Cora Sue Jones was born December 31, 1944, to the late Joshua King and Willie Mae Kirksey. She graduated from Grady County School System.

Cora was a member of Rocky Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a resident of Thomas County. She retired from LC Collins Pecan Factory. Cora was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend...

Kimberly Herring-Stephens

Kimberly Herring-Stephens

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023, in the early morning hours, an angel gained her wings. Kimberly Chantel Herring-Stephens entered her heavenly resting place.

Kim was the daughter of the late King Franklin James, and Ella Mae Davis. She was born on June 14, 1970.

In the short time she had on this earth, she beautifully encapsulated...

John Jackson, Jr.

John Jackson, Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

John Jackson, Jr. was the twelfth child of the late Athie Boone Jackson and John Kay Jackson of Ochlocknee, Georgia. He was affectionately known as "JJ" or "JB" by his close friends and family. He was baptized at an early age at Midway Baptist Church in Ochlocknee.

He met his first love, the preacher's daughter, Miss Lucille...

Tamika L. Duncan

Tamika L. Duncan

Dec 19, 2023

Tamika L. Duncan was born on December 21, 1975 to Harriet Mitchell and the late Rowland A. Thomasville, GA. She became a member of Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. Mrs. Duncan attended Thomasville High School and was a graduate of class of 1994. She went on to further her education in Healthcare amongst many other degrees....

Curtis Butler, Sr.

Curtis Butler, Sr.

Dec 13, 2023

Curtis Butler, Sr., son of the late Willie C. Butler and Minnie Lee Wilson-Butler, was born May 5, 1946 in Mitchell County, GA.

A loving father and grandfather, Curtis attended Mitchell County Training School. Afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Army from 1965-1969 where he was honorably discharged. Following his father's footsteps who was as a...

Deacon William Truman Hollis

Deacon William Truman Hollis

Dec 10, 2023

A Time to Be Born

Deacon William Truman Hollis was born on September 16, 1947, to Fred Hollis Sr. and Thelma Cobb Hollis, who proceeded him in death. He was the fourth of four children. His sister Trudell Bordon, and brothers James Hollis and Fred Hollis, Jr. all preceded him in death.

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Mr. Charlie Lee Walden

Mr. Charlie Lee Walden

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. Charlie Lee Walden was born on September 12, 1950 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Odis Walden, Sr. and Anna Robinson Walden.

He served as a soldier in the US Army in his early adulthood. He departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Archbold Medical Center.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Minnie Lee Mickens

Minnie Lee Mickens

Nov 21, 2023

Minnie Lee Mickens was born April 16, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Henry James Jackson, Sr. and Irene James Jackson. She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Minnie met Jimmie Mickens, Sr. They were joined in holy matrimony on January 24, 1970. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband...

Neal Carter, Jr.

Neal Carter, Jr.

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...

Cynthia Lynette Franklin

Cynthia Lynette Franklin

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....

Thomas Glenn

Thomas Glenn

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...

Jennifer Ferrell

Jennifer Ferrell

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...

Ernest Newkirk

Ernest Newkirk

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.

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