All Obituaries

Mr. Willie Ree Jones, JR. also affectionally known as “Bruiser” or “Pop-Pop” was born December 8, 1950, to the late Willie Jones, SR, and Ruby Lee Jones in Randolph County, Georgia.  He was a graduate of Thomasville High class of 1970, while obtaining his high school diploma, he worked for Archbold Memorial Hospital as an orderly.  From there, he worked as a mental health technician with Northside Hospital and Southwestern State Hospital for a combination of...

Reflections of Life Mother Janie Dunbar Grant was born in Brooks County, Georgia, on July 29, 1942, to the late Jimmy and Daisy Dunbar. At an early age, she joined New Zion Holiness Church of Boston. She later moved her membership to New Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with her husband, Deacon Hubert Grant, Jr., under the leadership of Reverend Gary Sanders. Janie was married for 50 years to the late Deacon Hubert Grant, Jr. Janie loved her children and grands. She loved fishing,...

“Buddy Boy” Four score and one year ago March 23, 1942 in Thomasville, Georgia, Wilkin and Irene Brown gave birth to a boy child named Elijah Brown. At an early age Elijah joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Thomasville, Georgia. This was the Church He grew and flourished as a child. Elijah remained here as an adult where he served as an Usher until His health declined. He was under the leadership of Elder Markeith McCarthy. He attended school at Douglas Elementary, Middle,...

Sister Daisy Lee (Grant) Collins Sister Daisy Lee Grant was born July 23, 1943, in Boston, GA along with her twin Brother Moses L. Grant (deceased) and would continue to be lovingly called “Sister” by her family and friends throughout her lifetime. Her mother Clifford Joyner (deceased) and father Jake Grant (deceased) raised them to be God-fearing, dedicated Christians and to always keep God first in thoughts, prayers and spirit. Sister Daisy’s early adult life saw her...

Obituary Martha Shaw, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 05, 2023, at the age of 82, at Regency Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, New Jersey. Born on March 20, 1941, in Boston, Georgia, Martha was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Willie Lee (Brown) Raines. Raised in the town of Thomasville, GA, Martha embarked on her educational journey at Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, AL, where she earned her bachelor's degree in English....

Obituary James Arnett Myrick was born in Thomasville, GA to Ernest Myrick and the late Amanda Carter on July 21, 1981.  He attended Thomasville High School.  He was a member of True Vine Church of Deliverance.  He was outgoing and dedicated to his church.  He enjoyed football games, especially when his sons were on the field.  He loved his family and never met a stranger.  If he could, he would do his best to do what you asked him to do.  He was someone...

Obituary Mother Annie Lee Shannon was born in Metcalf, Georgia on November 27, 1937, to the late Mrs. Beaulah Murray Ceasar and Joe Franklin. Annie Lee Shannon departed this life on October 21, 2023. Annie Lee Shannon attended school at New Unity of Boston, GA. At an early age, she was converted and joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Metcalf, GA, where she served faithfully as a member of the Senior Choir, Mother Board, and Treasury of the Missionary. She was a member of...

Harry James Pittman also known as Harry "T" Harry Hippie, and Bruh.  He was the son of the late Harry James Pittman and Pearl Simon (Woods). Harry served his country by being drafted to Vietnam in the 70s.  Harry was special and loving in his own way.  We loved you yesterday, We love you still, always have always will. Harry is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his sister Dorothy "Dot" Francis, brother-in-law Elma "Bobo" Francis,...

Obituary Flora Randall, the daughter of the late Annie Lee and Sampson Mickens, was born July 22, 1950, in Smithville, Texas. At the age of four, the family moved from Texas to Thomas County, Georgia. Flora joined Saint-Paul Missionary Church at an early age. She joined Bethel Temple Church in Hampton, Virginia after moving there. She attended South Coolidge Elementary and Magnolia High School, graduating in 1968. While attending Magnolia High Flora was active in numerous school activities,...

Gail Jones was the daughter of the late Mr.  Gilbert Johnson and Mrs. Mary Ruth Johnson.  She leaves her brothers Gilbert Johnson, and William Johnson.  Sisters Teresa Ann Johnson, and Beverly Conyers.  She is preceded in death by one sister Cassandra Christian.  She leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and family and friends.  she was truly loved by her family.