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Dorothy Elaine Lanfair
Mar 31, 2026
Dorothy "Elaine" Collins Lanfair, 84, of Thomasville, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Archbold Medical Center. Elaine was born on April 22, 1941, in Mitchell County to the late Roy and Doris Collins.
Elaine married the love of her life, Billy D. Lanfair, on October 16, 1960, in Meigs, and shared over 65 wonderful years of marriage together. Elaine...
Charles Nathan Murphy
Mar 27, 2026
Charles Nathan Murphy, age 80, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Calhoun, Georgia. He was born on May 16, 1945, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Reid Murphy. Nathan was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, David Murphy and Jimmy Murphy. He is survived by his three children: Frank Murphy (wife...
Mary Bullington Anderson
Mar 27, 2026
Mary J. Anderson, 72, passed away on March 27,2026 at home while under Hospice care. Mary was born in Thomasville, Ga on September 19, 1953, to William and Nan Bullington. She had ten siblings and moved to Dade City, Fl in 1960 with her family and then later to St. Petersburg, Fl in 1966. Graduating from Boca Ciega High School in...
Diane Brinson Hickey
Mar 25, 2026
Diane Brinson Hickey passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on March 25, 2026. Diane was born on May 20, 1946, to the late D.W. and Irene McGuire Brinson in Cairo, GA.
Diane is survived by her husband, Rodney Hickey, and daughters, Kim Stewart (Lee) and Rhonda Faircloth (Buck). She was "Meme" to two grandchildren, Hailee Stewart...
Julius Edward Bailey Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Julius Edward Bailey, Jr., a devoted husband, respected pharmacist, and cherished member of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and quiet humor.
Born December 10, 1936, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Edward was the son of Julius and Miriam (Betts) Bailey.
Born with a natural wit that endeared him to all who knew him, Edward was proudly voted "Wittiest"...
Bernadette Hawker Brannock
Mar 22, 2026
Bernadette Hawker Brannock, born on August 28, 1946, in Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at her home in Ochlocknee, GA. The daughter of Fred and Cecelia Martin, Bernadette was raised in Miami, Florida, where she was one of eleven children.A dedicated Registered Nurse, Bernadette devoted her life to caring for others and also made a significant...
Florence Grant
Mar 21, 2026
Florence Grant, age 84, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on March 21, 2026. Born on May 26, 1941, in Moultrie, GA, Florence lived a life rooted in faith, guided by kindness, and marked by a generous spirit. She retired from Archbold Memorial Hospital after dedicating many decades as the Lab Office Manager. She was the daughter of the late Arthur...
Boone Benton Felts
Mar 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Boone Benton Felts, age 40, who departed this life on March 18, 2026. Boone was born on January 15, 1986, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late William Allen Felts, Jr. and Rebecca Benton Felts, who survives.
Boone graduated from Thomasville High School in 2004 and pursued his passion for soccer with...
Willie L Davis
Mar 17, 2026
Willie L. Davis, 80, of Barwick, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, the 17th of March, 2026.
He was born the 14th of November, 1945 to the late George Washington Davis and Jessie Lou Davis. He grew up in Kennedy Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and was most recently a faithful member of the Barwick Baptist Church.
Willie was a dedicated associate of Sunnyland Foods in Thomasville, Georgia,...
Peggy J. Akers
Mar 17, 2026
Peggy Jean Akers (Lauer), age 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Thomasville, Georgia. She was born on September 12, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, to Bruce Engelhardt Lauer and Frances Louise Lauer (Fehrenbach) of Bay City, Michigan.
Peggy grew up in Bay City, Michigan, where she graduated with the Class of 1961 from T.L....
Billy Wayne Griffin
Mar 15, 2026
Billy Wayne Griffin, age 63, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on March 8, 1963, in Moultrie, he was raised in Coolidge and remained a beloved member of the community throughout his life. He was the son of the late A.J. Griffin and Beatrice Meades Griffin.Billy dedicated over 40 years of his career as a boilermaker...
Phyllis Dees
Mar 15, 2026
Phyllis Dees of Thomasville, Ga. passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday March 19, 2026 in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Texas Street with Rev. Lee Powell officiating. Phyllis was born in Vermillion, South Dakota to the late Orville Edward Ferry and Evelyn Gilbaugh Sorensen on February 28, 1935....
Frank Scoggins
Mar 12, 2026
A service celebrating the life of Dallas Franklin “Frank” Scoggins, affectionately known as Franky, will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Thomasville, Georgia, where he was a devoted member. Frank passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born on October 8, 1946, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son...
Linda Gail Floyd
Mar 11, 2026
Linda Gail Floyd, age 78, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at her residence. Linda was born on May 1, 1947, in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Lee and Ollie Godwin. Linda dedicated her life to education, earning a Specialist Degree and making a profound impact as a beloved teacher within the Thomas County School System.
A...
Curtis Martin Reichert
Mar 7, 2026
Curtis Martin Reichert passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2026. Curtis was born on July 20, 1938 to the parents of Ernest Martin Reichert and Maggie Jones Reichert. Curtis was a graduate of Thomasville High School class of 1957 and was voted "Cutest" of the Senior Superlatives. Curtis played halfback on the Thomasville Bulldogs...
Frances Virginia Vinson
Mar 6, 2026
Frances Virginia Vinson, age 98, of Boston, GA, passed away on March 6, 2026. Frances was born on April 7, 1927, in Doerun, GA, to loving parents Andrew and Izzie Tidwell. On November 25, 1947, she married the love of her life, Jim L. Vinson, at Salem Baptist Church, where they became long-time members. Sadly, Jim preceded her in death...
Sheryl Yvonne Chastain
Mar 1, 2026
Sheryl Yvonne Chastain, born on July 31, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 69. A dedicated lab technician, Sheryl spent many years contributing her skills in the microbiology lab at C.R. Bard. She was known for her diligent work ethic and her commitment to excellence in her field.Sheryl cherished her family above...
Donna Irene Brannan
Mar 1, 2026
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Donna Irene Brannan, age 73, who passed away in Thomasville, Georgia.
Donna was born on July 27, 1952, in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, and spent most of her childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She lived in various parts of the US, spending most of her life in Thomasville, Georgia. Donna...
Nancy Watson Singletary
Feb 28, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for her life, the family of Nancy Watson Singletary announces her passing on February 28, 2026. Nancy died peacefully at her home in Thomasville, Georgia after a brief illness, surrounded by family.
Born in Thomasville on July 6, 1954, Nancy was known for her intelligence, kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit, which touched many. She was an honor...
Sharon Clearman McNeil
Feb 28, 2026
Graveside services for Sharon Clearman McNeil, 68, of Boston, are at 11 am Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Big Ochlocknee Church Cemetery. Mrs. McNeil died on February 28th at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Born February 19, 1958, in Dothan, Alabama, she was the daughter of David Earl Clearman Sr. and the late Eloise Sammons Clearman. She spent 28 years...
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