Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Julia Lester Mims

Julia Lester Mims

Oct 4, 2025

Julia Mims went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, child and husband. She is survived by her son, Dale Mims (Melissa); four grandchildren, Austin Mims, Abigail Mims, Jackson Mims, and Brittany Brown; great-grandchild, Camerin Rigdon; and two sisters, Barbara Albritton (Tommy) of Scott Depot, West...

Joyce Runyon

Joyce Runyon

Oct 4, 2025

Joyce Runyon, age 78, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on October 4, 2025, in Thomasville, GA, where she had lived for many years. Joyce was born on June 19, 1947, in Orlando, FL, to William and Elizabeth Merry. She spent a portion of her early education at Florida State University, to which she remained a loyal fan. Joyce was an...

Fred Sanders

Fred Sanders

Oct 3, 2025

Fred Lee Sanders Sr., age 56, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia to Herbert Sanders and Melba Jean Johnson Hall. Fred proudly served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of PFC 3 during his two years of dedicated service. In March of 1989, Fred...

Jimmy Murphy

Jimmy Murphy

Oct 2, 2025

William Jimmy Murphy, age 83, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Thomasville, GA. Jimmy was born in Thomasville, GA, on July 9, 1942, to the late Reid and Grace Murphy. He graduated from Central High School in 1960 and was a faithful member of Coolidge Baptist Church.

In 1969, he opened Murphy Plumbing, a successful business he operated until his...

Constance Christenson

Constance Christenson

Oct 1, 2025

Thomasville, Georgia. Constance Burgen Christenson passed away on October 1, 2025, at Archbold Hospice with her husband at her side.

She was born Constance Ann Burgen on July 20, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia to Frank and Ann Burgen. She was a graduate of Plant High School in Tampa, Florida and Rollins College in Orlando, Florida.

She lived most of her...

Karla Maria Goodson

Karla Maria Goodson

Sep 30, 2025

Karla Maria Goodson, a native of Thomas County, GA, died in Tallahassee on September 30, 2025. Karla was born on November 20, 1955, in Thomasville, Georgia to Chester Goodson and Ruth Turner Goodson Furey. Karla grew up in Barwick, Georgia, where her grandfather had settled and established a series of successful turpentine camps and naval stores in the 1930s. The...

Barbara Hobbs

Barbara Hobbs

Sep 28, 2025

Barbara Ann Hobbs, 90 of Jacksonville entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1935 in Moultrie to the late Clyde Thomas Turner and Willie Etta Murphy Turner who precedes her in death.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who dedicated her life to caring for her loved ones. She was known...

Michael Leal Golden

Michael Leal Golden

Sep 28, 2025

Michael Leal Golden, age 74, passed away on September 28, 2025. Michael was born in Lake Kissimmee, Florida to the late Ralph Golden and Arie Banks. Michael married Roxanna Golden of Thomasville, Georgia on June 26, 1987.

Mr. Golden retired from Flower's Thomasville Bakery in 2018 after working there for many years. He was an avid rose gardener and won awards...

Esther Reyes Lopez

Esther Reyes Lopez

Sep 27, 2025

Esther Reyes Lopez, born on July 1, 1983, in Mexico, passed away on September 27, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Friday, October 3, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM at Allen and Allen Funeral...

Brenda Joyce Holley

Brenda Joyce Holley

Sep 27, 2025

Brenda Joyce Holley, age 63, passed away on September 27, 2025, at her home in Ochlocknee, GA. Brenda was born on August 5, 1962, in Cairo, Georgia to loving parents Franklin Bass Sr. and Retha Manning. Brenda was a devoted individual who cherished her family and embraced life with passion. Brenda dedicated her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)...

Curtis Shores

Curtis Shores

Sep 25, 2025

Curtis Anderson Shores, a devoted family man and faithful member of Fellowship Church of Christ, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 98. He was born on March 9, 1927, in Reno, Georgia, to the late Charlie and Lotchie Shores.

Curtis served his country honorably during World War II, enlisting in both the Merchant Marines and the Army,...

David King

David King

Sep 24, 2025

David King, age 85, passed away on September 24, 2025. Born on April 25, 1940, David was a cherished resident of Georgia Pines. He was known for his neatness, sweetness, and caring nature. David had a happy spirit and found joy in simple pleasures, including drinking sodas, dancing, watching westerns, and going on outings. A longtime resident of Georgia Pines,...

Charlie Strickland

Charlie Strickland

Sep 21, 2025

Charlie Walter Strickland Sr., 77, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born on October 24, 1947, in Barwick, GA, Charlie was a cherished member of his community, having resided in Dixie and Thomasville throughout his life. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Bullington) Strickland, with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.As a master...

Pete Owens

Pete Owens

Sep 17, 2025

Pete Owens, 63, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on September 17, 2025.

Pete was born on December 10, 1961, in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville in 1980.

Pete was a longtime employee of Clever-Brooks, where he made lifelong friends and worked until his retirement. He was a lifelong Florida State University Seminoles fan and a...

Eugene Brumbley

Eugene Brumbley

Sep 16, 2025

Roland Eugene Brumbley passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Eugene was born on April 13, 1938, to loving parents, Lonnie David and Stella Baggett. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who loved the Lord, and was known as a hard worker.

 

 Eugene is survived by his children, Richard Brumbley, Brenda Brumbley, Tommy Brumbley, Martha Brumbley, and...

Mary Sardinas

Mary Sardinas

Sep 14, 2025

Mary Kathryn Lanning-Sardinas, 62, of Quitman, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2025. She lived a full life that began on January 22, 1963 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. Mary, born to Nilda Donahue (previously Lanning) and Harold Jay Lanning, became little sister to Helena Joann and Harold Jay, Jr.

Shortly after, the family...

Charles M. Cooper, Jr.

Charles M. Cooper, Jr.

Sep 13, 2025

Charles Mahlon Cooper Jr., 73 of Whigham, passed away on September 13, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1952 in Cairo to the late Charles M. Cooper Sr. and Marjorie Merritt Cooper Cumbest.

Charles was a dedicated auto mechanic for many years. He shared his expertise and love for the craft at Proctor Honda, where his skills and warm demeanor...

William Homer Brewer III

William Homer Brewer III

Sep 12, 2025

William Homer Brewer, III, born in Mobile , Alabama December 2, 1939.

Parents, William Homer Brewer, Jr. of Cardwell, Missouri and Virginia Evelyn Jordan from Covington County, Alabama.

A service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Allen & Allen Funeral Home.

Bill grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he met and married in December 1959, the love...

Walter J Gaudiello Jr.

Walter J Gaudiello Jr.

Sep 7, 2025

Walter Gaudiello Jr., age 72, of Madison, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, with family by his side.

Walter originally resided in RI for many years prior to moving to Florida. He was the son of the late Walter Gaudiello, Sr., and Catherine (Carrier) Gaudiello. Walter enjoyed trips to Maine, camping, riding his motorcycle, and cooking, which was a...

Joel Slade Bacon

Joel Slade Bacon

Sep 5, 2025

Joel Slade Bacon, age 67, of Thomasville, GA, passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2025. A native of Douglas, GA, he was born on December 28, 1957, to the late William Slade Bacon and the late Charlotte Evalyn Walker Bacon. His infant brother Forest Owen Bacon also preceded him in death.

Slade graduated from Coffee County High School, Douglas, GA. While...