Obituaries

Dec 6, 2022

On September 1, 1969, Joe Louis, and Deborah Delores (Darring) Austin were blessed with their sixth bundle of joy, Raymond Clarence Austin. He was born at John D. Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Clarence attended Thomasville City Schools. He participated in youth football at the local YMCA and baseball in middle school. In 1987, Clarence graduated from Thomasville High...

Dec 4, 2022

Heven Ford, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ford was born to Ramsey and Etta Lee Ford on December 31, 1938 in Iron City, Georgia.

On September 23, 1957, Heven Ford married Hazel Jean Evans in Thomasville Georgia. They were married for 65 years and from this union...

Dec 1, 2022

Brother Frank Williams was born on July 29, 1946 to the late Ernestine Harper and Frank Williams, Sr. in Thomas County. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He later joined First Missionary Baptist Church in July 1964 under the leadership of Reverend Dr. I. L. Mullins, Sr. During this tenure, of more than fifty years,...

Nov 30, 2022

Gladys Marcus Williams was born on May 13, 1929 in Mitchell County, GA to Mr. Simon Marcus and Mrs. Willie Randall Marcus. She was the youngest of ten children. Gladys accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a very early age and was baptized. She joined St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in 1942 at age 13. She received...

Nov 28, 2022

EdnaY. Wallace was born on December 3,1952,to parents David and Helen Wallace. She transitioned onMonday,November 28, 2022 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Edna spent her life filled with love and laughter surrounded by her children, grandchildren friends and family. She was educated in the Thomasville School System graduating from Thomasville High class of 1971. After her service in the U.S....

Nov 27, 2022

Zion Alonzo Anderson, departed his life on Sunday November 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1942, in Thomasville Ga to the late Willie Anderson Sr. and Charlie Mae Harris Anderson. He received his education in Thomasville public schools. He was a truck driver for many years, when the roads got dangerous, he soon retired and...

Nov 26, 2022

Charles "Booker" Brooker was born on July 28, 1951 to the late Ceola Brooker McNeil and the late Eddie Dixon, Sr. in Pelham, GA. Charles was married to Lavearn Butler in January 1970 and from this union three children were born; George Anthony, Chelsea Renee' and Kimberly Ammeriah Brooker. While employed at Sunnyland Meat Packaging Company, Charles met his...

Nov 25, 2022

Catherine Lovejoy was born in Thomasville, GA to the late Josephine and Lenard Rollins on June 1, 1948.

She graduated from Magnolia High School. She was a member of SpringHill Missionary Baptist Church, where she worshiped until her health fail. She drove the bus for several years for both the city and county school systems. Catherine loved...

Nov 24, 2022

Tavaris Jontae Perry, known as Tatahead, was born in Thomasville, GA to Melinda Perry-Johnson on July 8, 1984. He departed this life on November 24, 2022, in Tallahassee, FL.

Tavaris was a graduate of Gretchen Everhart Highschool, where he loved interacting with his peers. While attending Gretchen Everhart Highschool, Tavaris took pride in participating in school activities...

Nov 21, 2022

The Lord said unto him, Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant; Thou hast been Faithful Over a Few Things, I will make the Ruler over many things, Enter the Joy of the Lord. Matthew 25:21

Malinda Gail Jones Samuel was born October 31, 1957, to Rosa Mae Williams and Joseph Jones in Thomas County, Georgia. Malinda...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary Huff was born on September 29, 1950 to the late Robert and Lucille Barnes. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Angelia Kelly and ALronda Fleming; son in law, Walter Kelly; siblings, Nathaniel Barnes, Maggie Barnes, Katherine Barnes, Otis Barnes; grandchildren, Darrien Kelly, Alexis Williams (Taylor Collins), Brandon Kelly (Gwen Kelly) JaMeir Fleming, Trevion Fleming and Skylar...

Nov 18, 2022

Reverend Eugene Davis, Jr. was born on June 24, 1954 in Leon County Florida to the late Eugene Davis, Sr. and the late Bessie Belle Davis. At an early age, Reverend Davis decided it was time to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Saint Phillip Primitive Baptist Church of Christ, where he sang in the...

Nov 18, 2022

James Jim Reid was born in Fitzgerald, GA on December 1, 1939 to Moses Reid and Alberta King. He joined Friendship Church at an early age. His endeared pastor was Rev. Herbert Coney. He went to Queensland High School. After high school, he joined the Army, where he received a Honorable Discharge in 1958. In 1959, he moved to...

Nov 17, 2022

A Time to Be Born… Katrina Lynette Stewart Daniels was born November 14, 1976to Minnie Stewart and James Martin. She attended ThomasCounty Central High School in Thomasville, GA. She laterattended Southwest Georgia Technical College. She workedat Walmart for nearly 20 years.

She was a devoted wife and mother to her children.

A Time to Love…...

Nov 17, 2022

Mr. Ira Lee Clark, Sr. was born January 18,1936 in Meigs, GA to the late Mamie and Lonnie Clark, Sr. Ira received his education early in Thomas County School System. Ira was employed at Ga Crate & Baskets in the mid 50's. Then moving to Orlando,FL he was employed with the City of Orlando until retirement. After retirement he...

Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ann Barker was born in Thomas County, GA on April 8, 1955, to the late Mrs. Mamie Lee and Mr. Lonnie Clark, Sr.

She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Meigs, GA.

Mary Ann received her education in the Thomas County School System, graduating in...

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Patrick Tyrone Barnhill was born on March 17, 1969 to Mr. Perry and Mrs. Carolyn McIntyre Barnhill. He spent the majority of his life in Thomasville after a brief few years living in Miami, Fl. He was a graduate of Thomasville High School class of 1988. Patrick was a dedicated, hardworking family man who was devoted to his...

Nov 4, 2022

Deaconess Verna Phillips Hill- may the life she lived speak for her. She was born March 11, 1947 to the late Samuel Lester Clark and Laura Sanford in Meigs,Georgia. Deaconess Verna Phillips Hill confessed Christ at an early age at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Meigs, Georgia. Deaconess Verna Phillips Hill was united in Holy Matrimony to Earnest...

Oct 21, 2022

Floyd "Cheetah" Walden was born on November 12, 1952 in Thomasville, GA to Otis Walden, Sr. and Anna Robinson Walden. He attended Thomasville High School and helped manage the football team. He loved his family, nieces and nephews fiercely. Cheetah was known as the Fun Uncle. He loved to play golf, sing and listen to country music. He believed...

Oct 20, 2022

Jamal Tremayne Hayes was born on June 21, 1977, in Thomasville, GA to Betty Hayes – Williams and Roosevelt Hayes, Jr. He obtained his GED in October 2002. He was self-employed. "We Da Best Handyman and Roofing". Jamal departed this life on October 20, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Betty Hayes – Williams of...