Dec 13, 2023

Obituary

Winefred Delores King Willis, known to her family as (Moot). She was born October 17, 1949, to the late Annie Lee King and Henry King. She was a graduate of Douglas High School in 1970. She attended Walton Technical School for License Practical Nursing. She worked at Southwestern State Hospital for 29 years as a Health...

Dec 7, 2023

Services for John Ronald “Bubby” Murphy, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church. The Reverend Jeremy Rich will officiate and interment is in Peaceful Rest Cemetery.

Mr. John Murphy, Jr., died on December 7, at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1985, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C....

Nov 28, 2023

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...

Nov 26, 2023

Tony Odelle Pierce was born on April 10, 1949 to the late Emma Jean Pierce and Caulton Ray Sr. in West Palm Beach, FL. He attended Palm Beach County Public Schools and later relocated to Newark, NJ. He met and married Georgie Pierce and from their union two children were born; son Damon Crawford of Texas and Lanita Pierce...

Nov 13, 2023

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...

Nov 10, 2023

“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...

Nov 10, 2023

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,...

Nov 5, 2023

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...

Oct 30, 2023

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...

Oct 21, 2023

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...

Oct 20, 2023

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...

Oct 18, 2023

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...

Oct 17, 2023

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...

Oct 11, 2023

Life Reflections

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartly, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

Lucinda Johnson was a shining light who touched the lives of many. A woman of deep faith, she loved the Lord with all her heart and served Him faithfully. Lucinda loved her family...

Oct 10, 2023

Deborah was born on November 4, 1953, to the late Robert Echols, Sr. & Mrs. Dorothy Echols in Thomasville, GA. Deborah attended Susie H. Dunlap Elementary School, Douglas Middle School, and Douglas High School. She transferred to Thomasville High School as a member of the first integrated class and graduated in 1971. Deborah loved music and her granny treated...

Oct 10, 2023

Mother Johnnie Mae Jackson Marable was born September 6, 1924, to the late Will and Sireatha Washington Jackson. She and her sisters were lovingly reared in the home of their grandparents, John and Emma (Gosier) Washington after their mother passed at a very early age. Johnnie Mae understood at a very early age the power of the Holy Spirit....

Oct 9, 2023

Obituary

Maggie Andrew Davis was born to the late Mrs. Lettie C. Hendrex and Mr. Lymus Hendrex of Ochlocknee, GA, on April 4, 1936. She departed her earthly life on October 9, 2023. She was the youngest. One sister, Bernice Gant, and one brother, Frank Hendrex, Sr., preceded her in death.

Maggie Davis became the...

Sep 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sharon Marie (Aldrich) Lavender, who passed on September 29, 2023.  Sharon was a loving mother to James R. Aldrich, Linda L. Lavender, Jonathon S. Lavender Jr., and Charles M. Lavender.  Sharon loved her grandchildren Jonah, Bobbie, and Kimberly.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sharon was a kind, caring,...

Sep 23, 2023

Precious Memories “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7-8

Plumie W. Jackson, the daughter of the late Steve Wilson and Daisy Armster, was born on January 4, 1918, in Brooks County, Georgia. Plumie was united in Holy Matrimony to Dave Jackson on June 3, 1939,...

Sep 22, 2023

Leon Clark was born January 31, 1957, in Washington, D.C., to Catherine and M.C. Clark.

He was a class of 1977 graduate of Thomasville High School.

Leon was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was always the life of the party whenever there was a gathering. He loved to dance and have a...