Herman Hadley, Jr.
May 22, 2026
Herman Hadley, Jr. was born on May 24, 1943 to the late Herman Hadley, Sr. and Bessie Mae Wright. At an early age, he stepped in adulthood and responsibilities. He began working to help provide for his family. He later dedicated over 30 Years of service to Balfour Lumber Company.Herman was known as a dedicated and hardworking man who deeply...
Flora Jean Jackson
May 21, 2026
Flora Jean Jackson was born on February 20, 1953, to the late Remer and Carrie Bell Davis in Thomas County.
Flora graduated from Thomas County Central High School as a member of the Class of 1971. She later continued her education at Walton Tech in Thomasville.
Flora gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of Silver...
Patricia Ann Hill
May 20, 2026
Ms. Patricia Ann Hill was born on June 27, 1965. She was the youngest beloved daughter of the late Jonathan C Hill and Ola Hill.She lived in Thomasville, GA. She became a member of St Luke CME church at an early age. She received her early education in the Thomasville City School system. She graduated with the class of 1983...
Lindsay Eugene Battle Sr.
May 20, 2026
Deacon Lindsay Eugene Battle Sr. was born on September 8, 1955, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Battle. He was the seventh child in a close-knit family and was raised on Teddy Street and South Street alongside his siblings: John Lee Jones, Bobby Joe Battle, Lorenzo Battle, Charles Battle, Pearl Battle, Willie Battle, and Deborah Battle. Together,...
Leroy Markham Floyd
May 20, 2026
Mr. Leroy Markham Floyd, also known as “Frog,” was born on January 7, 1961, to the late William and Leona Floyd in Thomasville, GA.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Mt. Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Thomasville City Schools. He was known as “Frog” to his friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory, four sisters,...
Joevondel C McKenzie
May 19, 2026
Joevondel C McKenzie peacefully transitioned in her sleep on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with ALS. She was 68 years old.
Born at the family home in Thomasville, Georgia, on July 8, 1957, Joevondel was the eldest of six children born to Robbie L Farmer and Willie L Farmer. She entered the world with the help of...
Lisa Patterson
May 18, 2026
Ms. Lisa Patterson was born on December 31, 1968, to Shirley Nathan in Thomasville, Georgia. She peacefully departed this life on May 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.
Lisa was a proud graduate of Thomas County Central High School, Class of 1987. She furthered her education at Fort Valley State University, where she earned her...
Betty Harper
May 14, 2026
Betty Harper was born on May 14, 1943 to Willie and Maurice Pettis in Thomasville, GA.
She attended the historic Douglass Middle & High School. Later in life Ms Harper attended Walton and Thomas Technical Schools. She went on to receive an associate degree from Birdwood College now known as Thomas University. Ms Harper’s professional history includes being the first black...
Dorothy Walden
May 14, 2026
Mother, affectionately known as Roo, was called to her Eternal home on May 14th 2026. She was born February 5th 1943 in Boston, GA to Johnny Leaphart and Henrietta Mays. She attended and graduated from New Union School in Boston, Georgia. Roo married Mose Walden Jr on October 4th, 1959. To this Union six girls were born; Cherlyn, Lynn, Cynthia,...
James Anthony Richardson
May 13, 2026
James Anthony Richardson, known as Cat to the family and friends, departed this earth on May 13th at his home.
James was born in Boston, Georgia, where he was raised by his father, John Russell Richardson, and his mother, Mary Dunbar Richardson. James attended Thomas County Central High School and was a jack of all trades. He loved spending time with...
Robert Turner, Jr.
May 12, 2026
OBITUARYRobert Turner, Jr., the son of the late Mattie Weldon-Turner and Robert Turner, Sr., was born in Dawson, GA.Loved by everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.Robert Turner was a member of Mount Sinai Apostolic Faith Church. Robert was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mattie M. Turner. To this union, ten children were born; three preceded...
Alma Boddie
May 11, 2026
Alma Boddie was born on October 22, 1938, to Otis and Josie Franklin in Thomasville, GA.Alma accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She attended Clifford Temple CME Church while in Thomasville, GA. Once she moved to Atlanta, GA, she became a member of World Changers International.Alma graduated from Douglass High School in 1955. After graduating, she worked...
Shedarius Terreon Dondre’ Cochran
May 10, 2026
Today, we gather to celebrate the Life and Legacy of Shedarius Terreon Dondre’ Cochran, lovingly known as “BGM Smoke” and “Loc”, 32, of Wichita Falls, TX, who departed this life too soon on May 10, 2026, at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born on July 9, 1993, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. He brought...
Dovie Mae Jones
May 7, 2026
Dovie Mae Jones was born in Luling, Texas on June 23, 1943 to the late Connie and Margie Clack-Johnson of San Antonio, Texas. In 1962, she met and married Dr. Leon Jones of Thomasville, Georgia. From this union was born three children; two daughters, Deborah (Larry) Roberson of Los Angeles California, Tanya Jones (Willie) of Thomasville, Georgia, and a son,...
Chyna Chanel Mayo
May 7, 2026
Chyna Chanel Mayo was born on December 24, 2025, in Albany to Faith Goodwin and Marshawn Goodwin. She departed this life on May 7, 2026.Chyna leaves behind her loving parents, Faith Goodwin and Marshawn Goodwin. She is also survived by her grandparents, Priscilla Mayo, Phillip Mayo, Roy Lee Robinson III, Keri Drye, and Senica Drye.On her mother’s side, she leaves...
Jeanetta Joan Rushton
May 5, 2026
Jeanetta Joan Rushton was born on January 5, 1965, to Fred Lee Rushton, Jr. and Iqurna Joan Rushton on Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Jeanetta graduated from McKenzie High School in 1981. That same year, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Solomon's Temple. For several years, she shared her love of gospel music by...
Joshua Tim
Apr 30, 2026
Joshua Tim was born on August 17, 1943, to the late Anna Shepard Tim and Robert Tim, who both preceded him in deathJosh was a lifelong resident of Thomasville. A hardworking and dedicated man, he spent much of his life doing what he loved—working on cars, trucks, and bikes, and devoting himself to his lifelong career as a farmer. Known...
Bettye Louise Bass Chew
Apr 27, 2026
Bettye Louise Bass Chew was born on December 10, 1940 in Thomasville, Georgia. She was born to the late Helen Davis Bass Blackwell and Henry Bass, in Thomasville, Georgia and was the ninth child out of ten children. Bettye gained her heavenly wings on April 27, 2026.
Bettye was educated in the Thomasville City Schools, and was a graduate of Douglass...
Perry Barnhill, Sr.
Apr 27, 2026
Perry Barnhill, Sr. was born on February 29, 1952, to the late Cornelius “Neil” and Victoria Leola Barnhill in Thomasville, GA. He peacefully transitioned on April 27, 2026, after a lengthy illness.He was a man devoted to his faith, serving with obedience and commitment. He dedicated his life to his family and to helping others in his community. In 1971,...
Dorothy Ann Moore
Apr 23, 2026
Dorothy Ann Moore was born on April 21, 1953, to the late Ida Mae and Willie Frank Moore. She was a devoted member of Silver Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Coolidge, Georgia, where she faithfully served as an usher.Dorothy was a go-to person. Known for her kind spirit and heart of gold, she was deeply loved by all who knew...
