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Karl Fann, Sr.

Karl Fann, Sr.

May 8, 2021

A Time to Be Born

Elder Karl Fann Sr. was born in Thomasville, GA on July 17, 1959 to Mother Bessie Lee Fann and to The Late Elder Ellis Fann. Elder Karl Fann Sr. received his wings and transitioned from this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home in Thomasville GA.

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Charlie Williams, Iii

Charlie Williams, Iii

May 5, 2021

Charlie Williams, III was born on December 11, 1973 in Thomasville, GA at Archbold Memorial Hospital to the late Mr. Charlie Williams and the late Annie Jewel Williams.

He attended school in Pelham, Ga. He completed High School with the class of 1993. His favorite hobby was cutting hair. He was known as Big Chubb the Barber....

Antonio Spears

Antonio Spears

May 3, 2021

Antonio Lemar Spears, Sr. was born July 27, 1985 in Hinesville, GA to his parents, Lenard Spears and Phyllis Mitchell - Spears. He attended Thomas County Central High School, where he excelled playing football for the Yellow Jackets.

He answered the call of his Master and Creator on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Colquitt County Regional Hospital....

Rowland Thomas

Rowland Thomas

May 1, 2021

Rowland Anthony Thomas was born on December 18, 1956 in Thomasville, GA to the late Louis Lee Thomas and Joseph Thomas.

Mr. Thomas joined Mount Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Thomasville High School in Class of 1975. He worked at Archbold Memorial Hospital for years. He joined the United State Army...

Harry Mitchell

Harry Mitchell

Apr 28, 2021

Harry Mitchell was born on September 25, 1959 in Thomasville, GA to the late Gertrude Thomas and Johnny Mitchell, Sr. Harry attended Thomasville High School where he graduated Class of 1977. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church. Harry joined the United States Army after high school, where he served...

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Brown

Apr 13, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Lee Brown, also known as JB, was born on May 10, 1951 to the late Mandy Lee Mills and the late James Brown, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories, the mother of his children, Georgia Mae Coley, his children, Nicole (Robert) Bryant, Georgia Mae Coley, Danillie Brown; eight grandchildren, Ladarius Coley, Janae Brown, Hendria...

Rufus Shaw

Rufus Shaw

Apr 12, 2021

Rufus Shaw was born on July 19,1948 to the late James and Nettie Mae Shaw in Pavo, GA. He is survived by five sisters (Lucille Sheppard, Frankie Newsome, Annie Mae Porter, Eloise (Willie) Pettis, and Nettie (Earnest) Sharp) and two brothers (James (Retha) Shaw, Jr. and Henry (Eva) Shaw). In addition to his parents, Rufus was preceded in death...

Annie Grace Luke

Annie Grace Luke

Apr 11, 2021

Mrs. Annie Grace Luke was born in Boston, GA, On March 14, 1934, to the parentage of Sweetie Randall-Robinson and Tom Randall. She was the wife of Joe Luke Jr. who preceded her in death. She and her husband Joe met in California in 1959 and married July 2, 1960. She attended New Union High School in Boston, GA...

Curtis Franklin

Curtis Franklin

Apr 4, 2021

Mr. Curtis Franklin was born on June 12, 1943 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Mrs. Josie Thompson Franklin and the late Otis Franklin.

He attend Douglas High School. He was employed for many years with Jerger Elementary School, where he retired.

His legacy will forever be cherished in the lives of his wife, Joann...

Gloria Riles

Gloria Riles

Apr 2, 2021

Gloria Louise Adams Riles was born an only child to Madora Mathis Adams and Otis Adams on October 31, 1925 in Cairo, Georgia. She attended the Public School System of Cairo, Georgia and went on to become a skilled domestic worker and cook. She was a loving and supportive mother not only to her children, but also to their...

Luther James Gordon

Luther James Gordon

Mar 27, 2021

Luther James Gordon was born on December 23, 1952 in Thomasville, GA to the late Willie Mae (Rogers) Sanders and Willie Gordon. He was raised by his parents and special father figure, late James C. Delaney. He departed this life on March 27, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.

He joined Richland Missionary Baptist Church during...

Annie Battle

Annie Battle

Mar 23, 2021

Ms. Annie Doris Spivey Battle was born February 4, 1947 in Thomasville, GA to the late Warren and Gertrude Spivey. She is preceded in death by her father, Warren Spivey, mother, Gertude Spivey, brothers, LJ Spivey, James Spivey, Jimmie Spivey, Henry Spivey, Claude Spivey and LC Spivey, sisters, Viola James, Annie Grace Penn, Alma Lee Holland; one grandchild, Jarrance...

Kandandra Austin

Kandandra Austin

Mar 19, 2021

Kandandra Yolanda Howard Austin was born September 8, 1977 in Thomasville, Ga to the late Linda Gail Hardy and Freddy Lee Howard. Stepfather, George Brent Gail (Atlanta, GA).

She is granddaughter of the late Joyce & Thomas Hardy, and Agnes Hansell.

Kandandra was a mother, wife, friend and counselor to everyone she encountered. Heaven has...

Walter Hill Sr.

Walter Hill Sr.

Mar 19, 2021

Walter James Hill Sr. was born on October 14, 1959 to the late Mr. Ned Hill, Sr. and the late Charlie Mae Williams.

He graduated from Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Yvette Diane Hill on October 31, 1987, whom precedes him in death.

Mr....

Lisa Robinson

Lisa Robinson

Mar 9, 2021

Lisa Latrice Robinson was born April 29, 1969 in Paterson, NJ to Dortha Geen Robinson and Willie Thomas Gatling. She transitioned peacefully to her final resting place surrounded by family on March 9, 2021.

Lisa attended Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey where she was raised until adulthood.

Lisa leaves to cherish her memories,...

Andrea Morris

Andrea Morris

Mar 8, 2021

Andrea Maria Morris, born to Benjamin II and Felicia Morris took her first breath on November 5th, 1997. Words like bubbly, kind-hearted, soft-spoken and lovable could easily be used to describe her from infancy to adulthood.

Andrea gave her life to Christ early on in her pre-teen years under the pastoral guidance of Anthony Q. Choice. She...

Taneesha Reddick

Taneesha Reddick

Feb 28, 2021

Taneesha Sharelle Reddick, lovingly called Tan, was born in Thomasville, GAon June 28, 1981 to Herman Reddickand Gail E. Reddick.

Tan spent her early years being raised in the country of Thomas County along with her big brother, Neeko and a plethora of cousins, aunts, uncles and the best grandparents.

She received Christ as her...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Feb 24, 2021

Obituary Sergeant Robert Lee Burns, Sr. was born on July 15, 1946 in Coolidge, Georgia to his parents, the late Robert Burns and the late Rodie Bell Stewart Burns. Sergeant Burns transitioned peacefully from his earthly home, with his children by his side, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Robert Lee...

Archie Mickens

Archie Mickens

Feb 22, 2021

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Archie Mickens was born on December 8, 1966 in Camden New Jersey to the late Elijah and Flossie Mickens . Archie attended Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey, where he was raised until adulthood . Archie departed this life on February...

Sireatha Glenn

Sireatha Glenn

Feb 18, 2021

Born, Sireatha Brown on June 23, 1933 to the late Moses Brown and Frankie Williams Brown of Brooks County. She attended New Union school. A lifetime resident of Boston, GA, a faithful member of Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, and a cherished mother to many. She dedicated over 10 years to Georgia Crate Company and...

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