Mazilla Louise Garland
Oct 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mazilla Louise Garland, age 72, a beloved wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, who died on October 21, 2026. Born on August 31st, 1954 in Thomasville, GA. to Bessie and Charlie Davis Sr., Mazilla Garland built a life full of love for family, faith, work, and service to others.
She graduated...
Delphia Lean Hopkins Hill
Oct 16, 2026
Delphia Lean Hopkins Hill was born December 30, 1931, in Decatur County, Georgia, to Reverend William and Lucille C. Hopkins. Raised in a Christian home with twelve siblings, she carried her faith, kindness, and generosity throughout her life. She spent much of her adult life in the Thomasville, Georgia, area, where she raised her family, worked, and built a life...
Veronis Lorraine Johnson Macklin
Oct 2, 2026
On March 24, 1961, God blessed the late Elma Johnson, Sr. and the late Geraldine Cromartie Johnson with the birth of their daughter, Veronis Lorraine Johnson. Veronis was the fourth of five children born to Elma and Geraldine.
On Friday, October 2, 2026, Veronis entered eternal rest at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, beginning her heavenly journey and answering the call...
Amena Sky Shine
Sep 25, 2026
A Precious Angel Gone Too Soon
On July 29, 2026, a beautiful little angel, Amena Sky Shine, entered this world, bringing immeasurable love, joy, and happiness to her family. On September 25, 2026, God called His precious angel home. Although her time on earth was brief, the love she brought into the lives of those around her will last forever.
Amena was...
Tony Edwards
Sep 24, 2026
Tony Edwards was born on April 20, 1981, to Ruby Edwards and Ulysses Edwards. He received his education through the public schools of Grady County. Born and raised in Whigham, Georgia, Tony’s life was surrounded by the love of family, the bonds of friendship, and the special moments that made his journey uniquely his own.
Tony was a loving father, a...
Jacarla Lashun Copeland-Lamons
Sep 17, 2026
Jacarla was born on August 4, 1986, to Pamela (Terry) Gurley and Carlton Gibson in Thomasville, Georgia.
She continued her education at Southwest Georgia Technical College, where she graduated as a Pharmacy Technician. Jacarla developed a true passion for her work and dedicated herself to serving others through her career at Walmart. Her presence and job performance made a great difference,...
Leola Lawyer
Sep 15, 2026
Leola Lawyer was the daughter of the late Carrie Lee and Fred Robinson, Sr. She was born February 20, 1938. Leola was the third of 9 children. As a young child, Leola joined Providence Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Douglass High School in 1957. She married a career soldier Lawrence Lawyer, Sr. on March 22, 1958 in Thomasville, GA....
John Wesley Kerbo, Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
John Wesley Kerbo, Sr. was born on December 1, 1946, in Thomasville Ga to the late Preston Kerbo and Pauline Grant Kerbo.
Mr. John Wesley was a prayer warrior, and a great listener. He had a good spirit, and a big heart. He would make any negative situation or conversation into a positive one. He was a great leader, teacher, and...
Lynn Drew
Sep 6, 2026
Lynn Norris Drew was born on March 25, 1956, to LeRoy and the late Ona Bell Drew.
Lynn graduated from Central High School as a member of the Class of 1974. He later graduated from Birdwood College and attended Valdosta State University. He was the owner of AZT Cleaning and Maid Service LLC.
Lynn was preceded in death by his mother, Ona...
Sherry V. Butler
Aug 29, 2026
Sherry Verelene Butler of Camilla, Georgia transitioned on August 29, 2026, at Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, Georgia.Born on August 10, 1966, in Camilla, Georgia, Sherry was the beloved daughter of the late Robert lee Williams and Rossie Lee Williams. She attended Mitchell County Consolidated Schools and confessed her faith in Christ in 2008 at Oak Grove Baptist Church.Shery was known...
Alice Hadley
Aug 23, 2026
Alice Hadley, the seventh of nine children, was a lifelong resident of Thomas County, Georgia. She was a proud graduate of Douglas High School, Class of 1956. Alice was the devoted mother of one son, Andrea Henderson, who loved and adored her dearly. In 1978, she united in marriage with Morris B. Hadley, with whom she shared her life until...
Annette Hightower Fletcher
Aug 20, 2026
Annette Hightower Fletcher was born on July 19, 1953, in Boston, GA, to Mr. Willie J. Hightower and Mrs. Beatrice Bell Hightower. From an early age, she demonstrated a love of learning and excelled in her studies in the Thomas County school system. She was a proud honor graduate of Central High School in the Class of 1971.
Annette accepted her...
Hattie Mae Mitchell
Aug 19, 2026
On April 3, 1932 in Worth County, Georgia, Hattie Mae Mitchell was born to the late Carrie B. Oliver and the late Leroy Ford. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her sister, Ida L. Oliver. and her son, Barry Jon Mitchell Sr.
Hattie Mae Mitchell graduated from Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta. She started...
Takesha LaShaun Jenkins
Aug 18, 2026
Takesha LaShaun Jenkins was born July 1, 1981 in Thomasville Ga, to Rose L Engram and Roy Jenkins.
Takesha transitioned from this life on August 18, 2026 at Colquitt Regional Hospital in Moultrie, GA.
Takesha was a very loving, caring and inspiring person. Takesha loved God, reading, dancing, spending time with her family and most of all she loved cooking.
Takesha attended Thomasville...
Emma Mae Briggs Bowdry
Aug 17, 2026
Mrs. Emma Mae Briggs Bowdry was born on February 20, 1940, in Boston, Georgia, to Walter and Mabell Briggs. She graduated from Boston High School. Following high school, Emma furthered her education by attending LaCharm Beauty School in Thomasville, Georgia, where she pursued her passion for beauty and hairstyling. Emma was one of two daughters born to Walter and Mabell...
Tom Bush
Aug 13, 2026
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Tom Bush Jr. departed this life and entered eternal rest. Tom was born on September 21, 1952, in Thomas County, Georgia, to the late Tom and Thelma Bush Sr. He was a proud graduate of Thomasville High School, Class of 1971.
After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972...
Oliver Hayes Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Oliver Hayes Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on September 12, 1931, to the late Oliver Hayes Sr. and Emma Hill-Hayes. He was the second oldest of 13 children. A veteran of the Korean Conflict Era, he served honorably in the United States Army from January 1953 through 1955. He later devoted over 40 years...
Mary Lee Jackson Arrington
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Lee Arrington was born January 26, 1939 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Robert Eddie Jackson and Fannie Belle Washington Jackson.
She received her education at Springhill School graduated valedictorian of her class from South Coolidge School in 1955; After school she married the late Eddie Arrington. To this union, eight children were born.
She gave her life to the...
Albert Rich, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
Albert Rich, Jr., a free-spirited soul who joyfully marched to the beat of his own drum, transitioned peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the vibrant age of 73. Born on December 3,1952, in Coolidge, Georgia, Albert was the fifth child of the late Albert Rich, Sr. and Rosa Lee Rackley Rich Willis.
He was a 1971 Thomas County School system graduate....
Carol Deneise Smart Cone
Aug 6, 2026
Carol Deneise Smart Cone was born on January 17, 1956, to the late Mrs. Emma Ree Simmons Smart and Mr. I. T. Smart in Bainbridge, Decatur County Georgia. She was the third of eight children.
She departed this life to eternal rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Archbold Memorial Hospital with her children at her bedside.
She received her education in...
