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Irene Swallow
Nov 8, 2026
Irene Swallow, 91, of Cairo, passed away on November 8, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1935, in Phil Campbell, AL, to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Newell.Irene was an active member of Our Father's House of Cairo, where she found community, faith, and connection. A lover of animals and flowers, Irene's gentle soul brought joy to those...
Harriet W. Hawkins
Nov 7, 2026
Harriet W. Hawkins, 99, of Thomasville, passed away on November 7, 2026. A service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:30 am at Trinity Anglican Church in Thomasville.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Henrietta "Rhetta" Singletary
Nov 4, 2026
Henrietta "Rhetta" Singletary departed this life on November 4, 2026, at her home in Ochlocknee, Georgia. Rhetta was born in Cuthbert, Georgia, to the late Joe M. Ray and Annie Whatley Ray.
Rhetta was employed by the Thomas County Schools from August 1970 until retirement in June 1998. During her tenure with the school system, she taught high school English, served as the...
Jeffrey Carter Bartron
Nov 4, 2026
Jeffrey Carter Bartron, 75, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on November 4, 2026. No services will be held at this time.
Marcelino Juarez
Nov 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marcelino Juarez, who left us peacefully on November 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 27, 1938, in Ennis, Texas, to the late Jesus and Juliana Juarez, Marcelino was raised in Ohio in a steel mill during World War II. He built a beautiful life and career, marrying his beloved...
Jerry Mitchell Allen
Nov 3, 2026
Jerry Mitchell Allen, born December 15, 1962, in Biloxi, MS, passed away on November 3, 2026 at the age of 63. He is survived by his siblings, Julene Asbell, Jimmy Allen, and David Griffin, all of Cairo, along with numerous nieces and nephews. No services will be held at this time.
Dorothy Blanch Thompson
Nov 1, 2026
Dorothy Blanch Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and sister, passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 81, in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on January 31, 1945, in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Bulloch and Katherine Burt Prevatte.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of Central High School. She was raised in Ochlocknee and resided...
Frederic Alan Dobson
Oct 31, 2026
Frederic Alan Dobson
October 11, 1937 - October 31, 2026
Frederic Alan Dobson, 89, passed away on October 31, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1937, in Kiefer, Oklahoma, to John Wallace Dobson Jr. and Alva Enid (Raymer) Dobson.
A proud member of the Cherokee Nation, Fred cherished his Native American heritage, which came through his father's family. His connection to the...
John Scott McCall
Oct 27, 2026
John Scott McCall, ("Johnny McCool") born October 9, 1942, age 84, passed away peacefully on Oct 27, 2026 at his beloved home in the woods on the land that he had nurtured his whole life. The property was adjacent to Springwood Plantation where he succeeded his father as the long time manager for many years.
He is preceded by his parents,...
William Calvin Crain
Oct 26, 2026
William Calvin Crain, affectionately known as "Wild Bill," passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 100. Bill was born on September 6, 1926, in Evansville, Indiana, to William and Hazel Kirkpatrick Crain. Bill, a proud Navy veteran, dedicated many years to serving his country before embarking on a successful career in Philadelphia, where he delivered home heating...
Gloria Diane Salisbury
Oct 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Diane Salisbury on October 25, 2026 in Thomasville, Georgia, following a courageous battle with dementia.
Born in Cairo, Georgia, on November 13, 1946, to the late E. D. and Pearl Baggett, Diane's life was deeply rooted in the traditions and warmth of South Georgia. After graduating from Cairo...
Lydia Ruth Mathews
Oct 22, 2026
Lydia Ruth Mathews passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on July 9, 1953, in Valdosta, GA, Lydia graduated from Central High School, Class of 1971. In July 1981, she married the late Jeffrey Mathews, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion.
A member of Pavo Baptist Church, Lydia sung in the...
Shirley Elois House
Oct 20, 2026
Shirley Elois House passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on September 28, 1935, in Colquitt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lois Williams Haire. Shirley married the love of her life, George S. House, in 1963. Together, they built a warm and loving home filled with laughter and joy.Shirley...
Mable Lee Ingram
Oct 19, 2026
Mable's favorite place has always been with those she loved and those who loved her. She lived each day with a heart filled with music and the countless lessons and love instilled through her dedication to God and her Christian faith in all things. Mable often told friends and family, "Together is my favorite place to be." Born in 1930...
Michael Dorsey Ward (Mike)
Oct 19, 2026
Michael Dorsey Ward (Mike)
Michael Dorsey Ward, lovingly known as Mike, was born in Richmond, Virginia, on May 22, 1953. During his teenage years, his family moved to Thomasville, Georgia. He briefly attended a military academy in Seattle, Washington, before returning to Thomasville, where he graduated from Thomasville High School.
It was there that Mike met the love of his life, Faye...
Reva J Pierce
Oct 16, 2026
Reva Pierce, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully at home after visiting with her sisters and children on October 16, 2026, at the age of 73. Reva was born on October 19, 1952, in Elba, Alabama, to the late Hubert Wayne and Dorothy Galimore Ennis.
Reva's kindness, patience, and warmth drew her to a life of caregiving and...
Sheila M Russell
Oct 16, 2026
Sheila M. Russell, age 78, of Ochlocknee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. Born on December 27, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Sheila was a devoted mother and grandmother who dedicated much of her life to caring for others. Sheila is survived by her sons, Ron Russell (ReJeana) of Ochlocknee and Patrick Lee Russell of Dacula, Georgia. She took...
William Gary Loyd
Oct 13, 2026
William Gary Loyd, 62, of Cairo, GA, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born on April 5, 1964, he was a devoted family man. He cherished moments spent fishing, enjoying bonfires, and attending services at Rose City Church of God. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Loyd, their son, Gary Lee Loyd, and his sister, Lenora Thomas, along with nieces...
Martha Scoggins Burroughs
Oct 13, 2026
Martha Scoggins Burroughs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 27, 1944, in Pelham, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Thelma Ruffin Scoggins. Martha spent her early years in Pelham, where she graduated from Pelham High School in 1962 before furthering her...
Robert Christopher Richardson Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
Robert Christopher Richardson, 68, of Camilla, Georgia, passed away on October 13, 2026.
Born January 31, 1958, in Albany, Georgia, to Dr. R.C. Richardson and Marion Edwards Richardson, Robert grew up in Albany. He earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Georgia. He went on to practice law in Camilla for 24...
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