All Obituaries

OBITUARY Patricia Ann Chester Belle was born on December 7, 1952, to the late Eddie C. and Joyce Walker Chester in Thomasville, GA. She was the second eldest of nine children. She graduated from Thomasville High School with the Class of 1970. She was employed  and retired from Central High School Nutritional System after 17 years, and she worked for Holiday Inn of Thomasville for many years. She was married to the late Willie Lurry, Sr., and to their union three children were born. She...

The Life and Legacy of  Edward James "Bubba" Baker, Sr., the second eldest child of Roosevelt and Helen Baker, was born on April 1, 1944, in Thomasville, Georgia.  He attended school in Thomasville Public School System and was a member of Douglas High School Class of 62. He enlisted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He faithfully served his country twenty plus years before retiring.  After retiring from the Army, he worked at the post...

Celebration of Life for Yvette D. Thomas will be held at Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:00pm at James Graham Mortuary, Jacksonville, FL.. Visitation of friends at James Graham Mortuary on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 5-8pm. Interment in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Thomasville, Georgia.

Mrs. Rosa Mary Jenkins Everett was a native of Northport, Alabama. She was one of 5 children, and the only daughter, born to the late Emanuel (Sr.) and Susie Blackmon Jenkins. Rosa Everett was affectionately referred to as “Sister” by her brothers and other family members. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County Training School. Her post-secondary studies were completed at Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Education. While at...

Martha Virginia Williams a long-time resident of New Rochelle, New York became absent from the body and present with the lord on Friday morning August 20, 2022, at Stafford Regional Hospital, Stafford Virginia.  Where she relocated to be cared for by her daughter Vanessa Byrd and her family.    Martha was born July 8, 1943, to the late Samuel Denson and Evelyn Denson Bivens.  To this union, she was the eldest of four children.  (Rufus, Christine, and Samuel Jr....

Curtis Charles Jones Jr. was born November 19, 1955, in Thomasville, GA to Curtis Jones Sr. and Minnie Lee Jones and raised by David Henderson.  Charles received Christ at an early age under the direction of Rev. Thomas Price.  Curtis transitioned peacefully on August 16, 2022, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Curtis Loved his family and his church.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being a grill master. He leaves to cherish his precious memories daughters, Lattora...

Claretha Evans Carnage was born January 23, 1938, to the late Isaac Evans and Mattie Goodman Dock. She was born in Thomasville, GA and attended Douglas High School, where she graduated in the class of 1957 and married her high school sweetheart Frank Carnage. They moved to Coconut Grove, FL., Where her only daughter, Miriam Carnage was born.  She resided in Miami until she retired as  a Social Business Engraver and returned to Thomasville in 2006.  Claretha was a...

"I have fought the good fight.  I have finished my course.  I kept the faith.  My bags are packed, and I am ready to go" On August 9, 2022, the living spirit of Larry Tucker Sr. departed this life peacefully and entered the arms of Jesus. Larry Tucker Sr. was born in Grady County, Georgia, on August 5, 1952, to the union of E. L. and Elma Tucker.  Larry was educated within the Cairo Georgia School System.  Later Larry moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...

Lucious Jackson, Jr. (AKA June Boy) was born to the late Mrs. Wessie Lee Jackson and Lucius Jackson on September 23, 1948. After attending high school at Howard Academy in Monticello, FL, he moved to Miami, FL in 1966. He attended Florida Memorial College in 1968 and obtained his Associate’s degree in Business Administration. While obtaining his degree, he worked at Grand Union Grocery Store where he met a young lady by the name of Sandra Nealy who later became his wife. After leaving...

Remembering Brandon... On April 1, 1985, Brandon Terai’ Mickens was born. No surprise to his parents, Wallace and Selma Revels and (the late) Michael L. Williams, Brandon came into the world full of life. He was a true outdoorsman with his primary passions being fishing with his boys and enjoying a good football game. In his formative years, Brandon transferred from Thomasville High School to Thomas County Central High School where he graduated. As he began to mature, he joined Mt....