Jul 10, 2022

Mr. Jake Hollis, the son of Mr. Joseph Hollis and Mrs. Queen Ester Hollis. He was born on April 2, 1951, in Thomasville, Georgia. He attended Susie H. Dunlap School and graduated from the Douglas High School class of 1970.

He played on the Douglas High School Lion Championship football team. He was number 30. He also...

Jul 6, 2022

On July 6, 2022, the Lord wrapped his loving arms around Theodore Mitchell Jr. and carried him home.  Theodore Mitchell Jr. was born on August 23, 1952 in Thomasville, GA.  He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Mitchell Sr. and Allie Mae Mays Mitchell and three sisters Maggie Mae Gloster, Beatrice Gosier, and Carrial Mitchell Herring.  Theodore...

Jul 5, 2022

Mrs. Doris Bradley Johnson was born on May 5, 1938 in Bonifay, Florida to the late James Lee Bradley and Nellie Mae Walker Bradley.

​She moved to Thomas County, GA at an early age attended the Ozell Elementary School. She was married to the late Mr. Johnson.

​Doris was a member of the Ebenezer Christian...

Jul 2, 2022

A loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to everyone, Henry David Fortson, III touched the lives of many in a special way.  He was born on a warm, sunny day, May 20, 1969, to Henry and Wilnita Fortson, Jr. in Kingsport, Tennessee.  He was the first of three children to Henry and Wilnita. On Saturday, July...

Jul 2, 2022

With profound sadness, we, The Management and Staff of Hatcher Peoples Funeral Home request your prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Timmy Moore of Thomasville who received his rest on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green...

Jun 25, 2022

The Life and Legacy of Mr. David Oscar Lewis

David Oscar Lewis was born March 27, 1931 in Thomasville, Georgia.  He transitioned from this earthly life on June 25, 2022, at Archbold Medical Center. David and his mother lived with his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruby (Ma Ruby), Studstill. His mother died at age 20, when David was...

Jun 21, 2022

On October 21, 1933 in Thomasville, GA, Emory Harrison Hopkins was born to Ananias and Arleatha Hopkins. He was the seventh child in the family of ten children.

Emory grew up on a farm and became involved in church activities at a young and tender age in his family’s “home church” Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. He attended...

Jun 21, 2022

Wesley Hollis, Sr. was born on July 31, 1945 in Pavo, GA to the late Brown Hollis, Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Mays.

He departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, FL.

Wesley was self-employed as a brick mason until he retired.

He was...

Jun 14, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Harriet Atkinson Swoopes.  Celebration of life services for her passing will be honored by her family and friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM from Walden Cemetery - Beachton, Georgia.

Jun 5, 2022

Debra Inez Childs Yearby was born on October 17, 1957 in Thomasville, GA. She was the last child born to A.J. and Esther Bell Childs who preceded her in death.

Debra attended Thomasville High School where she graduated in 1975. She attended Southwest Georgia Technical College with a dual degree in the medical field. In 1978, Debra...

Jun 3, 2022

Her Beginning… Minister Diane Beautrice Washington Virgil was born the third child of six children of the late Henry H. Washington, Sr. and the late Hattie Mae Smith of Thomasville, Georgia. Her Love for Learning… Minister Washington was a very astute and brilliant young lady even at an early age. She attended the public schools of Thomasville City School....

Jun 3, 2022

Annette “Alma” Reid was born on April 25, 1947, to the late Eddie and Ella Reid in Thomasville, GA.

She graduated from Douglass High School in 1964 and was employed at Southwestern State Hospital as an LPN.

She was the mother to one son; Ronnie Reddick; a devoted sister and brother-in-law: Mae and Ben Hatcher;...

Jun 2, 2022

Christine McCray was born on January 23, 1928 in Thomas County, to the late Smith Perkins and Rosa Lee Burns Perkins. She was married to the late Plaz James McCray, Sr. Proceeding her death is James McCray Jr.

Christine gave her life to Christ at an early age, at Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a...

May 18, 2022

Early Rene Shannon-Sapp "Rene" was born on October 27, 1957 in Thomasville, Georgia to Annie Lee Shannon and the late Earl Shannon.

Mrs. Shannon-Sapp departed this life on May 18, 2022. Mrs. Shannon-Sapp graduated from Thomasville High School in 1975. At an early age she was converted, joined, and was still a member at Friendship Missionary Baptist...

May 4, 2022

Lizzie Mae Mays was born to the late Jim and Cherri Dennis in Thomas County, Georgia on November 21, 1930. At the age 91, she left her earthly hone on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at Archbold Memorial Hospital.

At an early age, she devoted her spiritual journey and membership at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. Mother Mays served...

May 2, 2022

Betty Sheppard was born on December 6, 1945 in Boston, GA to the late Robert and Marie Taylor. Betty Sheppard lived in Thomasville, GA for the most of her life. She worked as a cook at Thomasville City Schools and in Environmental Services at Southwestern State Hospital. She was a member of Richland Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully...

Apr 28, 2022

Mary Jane (Janie) Covington Graham entered this life on May 9, 1931 and made her exit on April 28, 2022. Born to the parents of Milton and Alberta Covington in Dixie, Brooks County Georgia. At this time of her demise, she was a resident of GlenMor Nursing home. She attended Barwick Colored School in Barwark, Georgia. In May of...

Apr 26, 2022

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Solomon Cooney was born October 3, 1939 to the late Benjamin Cooney, Sr. and Frances (Jones) Cooney. On Tuesday April 26, 2022 he said farewell to this world and hello to eternal life. At an early age he confessed Christ as his personal...

Apr 25, 2022

Samuel "Sammy" Blalock was born November 20, 1947 to the late Mr. Sam and Mrs. Flossie Birdsong Blalock in Thomasville, Ga. He was raised in a loving home and accepted Christ at an early age, joining and serving Willowhead Missionary Baptist Church and Centennial Missionary Baptist Church. In his Senior year, Sammy was a dual enrolled student at Douglas...

Apr 21, 2022

Dorothy Rebecca Darring Graham was born October 14, 1935 in Thomasville, GA to the late Zachariah and the late Janie Neal Darring. She departed this life on April 21, 2022 at Miller County Hospital.

She accepted Christ at an early age at the First Seventh Day Adventist Church. Dorothy attended Douglass High School.

Dorothy leaves...