Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Tesha McKnight came into this world on February 24, 1966 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was a lovely and unique baby who blossomed into a beautiful brown eyed woman.

Listening to music of all genres was her favorite, especially long car rides with music blasting to old school R&B songs, which would always bring...

Sep 1, 2024

Terry Dean Frazier, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on February 28, 1961 in Thomasville, GA to the late Hazel (Jimmy) Frazier and Richard Ross.

He was the youngest among his siblings: Rosetta (late Kevin) Morris, Randy (Mary) Frazier,  Sonya Ross-Davis and Jeffery (Brenda)...

Aug 27, 2024

Keith Jermaine Howlett was born on February 26,1974 in Thomasville, Georgia. He's the beloved son of Sandra Ross-Johnson and Carl Johnson, who he affectionately called "pops", of Thomasville, Georgia. His biological father is Freddie Howard. Keith accepted Christ as his personal Savior in 1992 and joined Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Boston, Georgia. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024,...

Aug 27, 2024

William Lanel Knaff was born November 26, 1976, and departed life on August 24, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories mother, Sharon Knaff, father, Peter Andrews. Stepfather, Greg Betts, brother, Gregory Sharrod Betts (Edonia), Children: Briana and Brittany Weathers (Gurland), Mykel and Mina Eads (Ingrid), Karybiia (Antoinette), Gyanna (Danisha), and Jolie Rohrbacher (Sunshine). Grandchildren: Jace and Winter, and...

Aug 26, 2024

Bertram Loyd Minto was born on March 19, 1936 in Brown's Town of St. Ann Parrish, Jamaica to the late Daisy Pritchard Minto and Hurbert Minto.

Bertram Minto left his homeland of Jamaica at a very early age. After leaving Jamaica, he made Delray Beach, FL, his new home where he met and married Elousie Bryant Minto....

Aug 26, 2024

Morris Ponder passed away on August 26, 2024. He was born October 19, 1966. Morris was the son of Ella Mae Manning and John Jackson Jr. He grew up in the Thomasville community . He attended Thomasville High School. Morris was known for his outgoing personality. Things people didn't know about him he could sing, dance and draw. He...

Aug 24, 2024

Deidre Alexia "Babygirl" Green was born December 17, 1979 in Hollywood, Florida to the late Sandra (Willis) Green and Jerome Green Sr.

At an early age, Deidre confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Thomasville, Georgia. She excelled in grade school and was graduated from Thomasville Highschool in May of...

Aug 24, 2024

Ruby Lee Patterson was born on  to the late  Leonard Patterson and the late Louvenia Patterson.

Ruby Patterson graduated from Jefferson County high school. She was native of Monticello, Florida, she spent most of her time and Thomasville, Georgia, and Metcalf Georgia. She also worked at All Star Daycare, Crawfordville Crab House and worked for herself as...

Aug 23, 2024

Jason Michael Jones was born on February 5th, 1981 in Pinellas County FL (St, Petersburg) to parents, Clifford and Betty Jones.

He was  preceded in death by his father, Clifford Jones, and brother, Clifford Jones Jr.

Jason graduated from Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Fl, in 1999. He played on the football team...

Aug 16, 2024

Big Mike was born in Thomasville, Georgia on October 9, 1958, to the late Mary Lou Williams and Tom Lawyer. At the age of ten, Mike's mother passed away at which time Aunt Bessie Parson became his Ma'Dear.  As the years passed, Mike began to consider his dear late Uncle James and Aunt Edith Williams as his parents.

Aug 11, 2024

Susie Rushing was born on February 19, 1935 in Ochlocknee, GA to the late Claude Lovejoy and Susie Williams-Lovejoy.

She attended Coolidge Elementary School. At an early age, she joined Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served until her death. She retired from Nabisco Bakery of Chicago Ill after 40 years of services.

She...

Aug 10, 2024

Mrs. Charlene Donaldson known as "Lene", was born on July 7, 1963 in Meigs, Georgia to the late Bernice Donaldson and Willie Harris.

She graduated from Thomas County Central High School.

She gave birth to one child, Damion Donaldson.

Mrs. Charlene was a member of  Pentecostal Church of God. She enjoyed joy riding,...

Aug 7, 2024

Leon Ivey Simmons, Jr. was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on August 24, 1976, to the union of Leon and Brenda Simmons. At an early age, he professed his faith in God and was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a member. On August 7, 2024, when God saw his suffering, He said "No more" and called...

Aug 2, 2024

Elvie Jones was born on October 20, 1950, the first-born of the late Elvie and Idella Jones.

Elvie Jones was called home to Rest by our Heavenly Father early Friday morning, August 2, 2024, at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

He confessed his belief in Christ early on and joined the First Missionary Baptist Church of Thomasville,...

Aug 2, 2024

Francena Delores Cummings was born March 17, 1943, to the late Samuel J. Cummings and Lillar B. Saunders in Metcalf, Georgia. She was the oldest of five children, two sisters and two brothers, Ralph Cummings (Ray) Pepper Pike, OH, Brenda Cummings Stover, Cleveland OH, Beverly Cummings Harrison who passed April 16, 2022, Thomasville Georgia, Leonard Cummings (Pee Wee), Cleveland,...

Jul 31, 2024

Andre Solomon was born December 31, 1965 in Thomasville, GA to the late Jimmie L. Jordan and the late Willie Williams.

He departed this life on July 31, 2024.

Mr. Solomon attended Thomasville High School in Thomasville, GA. He later attended Job Corp in Albany, GA, where he received his GED and a diploma in...

Jul 29, 2024

We bid farewell to Ulysses Hatch, Jr. true uncle, friend and beacon of light, who departed from this world on July 29,2024 at Archbold Memorial Hospital leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.

Ulysses walked through life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with an unforgettable grace.

Ulysses Hatch,...

Jul 29, 2024

Edward "Jamal" Jackson was born on January 11th, 1987 to Elaine Jackson and the late Edward Jackson, in Thomasville, GA. He was proceeded in death by his grandmothers, Elouise Minto and Johnnie Ruth Jackson; grandfather, Charlie Jackson, Sr.; aunts, Curtistine Blenman, Sherice Minto and Dorothy "Dot" Jackson; uncles, Larry Jackson, Charlie Jackson, Jr. and James Jackson.

Jamal...

Jul 24, 2024

Lashawn Evette Williams, a beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away on July 24, 2024 at 51 years old. She was born on July 2, 1973 to the late Eldon Price Williams, Sr. and surviving mother, Bobbie Jean Jones. Lashawn was raised in Barwick, GA, where she formed lasting bonds and cherished memories.

Lashawn was educated in...

Jul 24, 2024

Alfred Lee Samuel was born November 8, 1956 to the late Isaac Nathaniel Samuel and Johnnie Mae Samuel in Boston, Georgia. On Wednesday July 24, 2024 with his family nearby, he heard the voice of his Savior extending him an offer to take his external rest. He was the eldest son.

Alfred, (Big Ace) as he was...