Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Gloria Jean Rushnock

Gloria Jean Rushnock

Mar 9, 2024

"Awesome Mom, loving, kind, caring & generous." Gloria Jean Rushnock, 87, passed away peacefully in her home in Ochlocknee, GA, on March 9, 2024 (exactly 72 years after her mom passed away), after suffering from ALS. Born in Luzerne Country, PA, she lived there all her life until she relocated to Georgia 4 years ago. She is survived by her...

Barbara Teate Nunnally

Barbara Teate Nunnally

Mar 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held for Barbara Teate Nunnally at Thomasville First Methodist Church on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30 pm followed by the family greeting friends in the fellowship hall. Mrs. Nunnally passed away peacefully at Archbold Hospital with her family present on Friday, March 8. Mrs. Nunnally was born and raised in Thomasville and was the...

Annette Huckeba

Annette Huckeba

Mar 6, 2024

Annette Huckeba, 84 of Coolidge passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, 2024. Annette was born on May 18, 1939 in Coolidge to the late Harvey and Margaret Hutchison. Annette married the love of her life Raymond Huckeba, on October 4th, 1957, and were married for 52 years before he passed away. Annette was a lifelong resident of Thomas...

Tammie Jo Reed Butcher

Tammie Jo Reed Butcher

Mar 5, 2024

Tammie Jo Reed Butcher of Ochlocknee passed away at her residence on Tuesday March 5, 2024. She was a great wife, mother and friend to many. She was always happy and full of sunshine. Born in Long Beach, Ca, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Joyce Lambert Yancy. Survivors include her husband John David Butcher of Ochlocknee;...

Kay Dunn-Smith Wood

Kay Dunn-Smith Wood

Mar 4, 2024

Kay Dunn-Smith Wood passed away at her residence in Thomasville, GA on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1958, to James Thomas “Tommy” and Marjorie Dunn, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Dunn. She is survived by her husband, Danny Wood; her two sons, Justin...

Patricia M. Poore

Patricia M. Poore

Mar 4, 2024

Graveside services for Patricia M. Poore of Thomasville, Ga. will be held at 2:00PM on Friday March 8, 2024 in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Maryland Street with Pastor Dave Allen officiating.

Robbie Kay Dunn-Smith Wood

Robbie Kay Dunn-Smith Wood

Mar 4, 2024

Our lives are forever changed. On March 4th, Kay Dunn-Smith Wood, the most gentle among us, left our sight but not our hearts. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas “Tommy” and Marjorie Smith Dunn and her brother, Jimmy Dunn. She leaves behind a son, Rick (Kristy) Dunn and a son who chose not to be listed;...

Ronald Joseph Hurst

Ronald Joseph Hurst

Mar 4, 2024

Services for Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Hurst will be held at Allen & Allen Funeral Home on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 2pm. A visitation will be held from 1-2 pm, prior to the service. Interment will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Ronnie passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on November 14,...

Sonny Thompson

Sonny Thompson

Mar 2, 2024

Sonny Thompson, 80, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2024, at his residence in Thomasville, GA. Ralph "Sonny" Alton Thompson was born February 15, 1944, to the late Sadie and James Alton Thompson. Sonny was a warehouse foreman at Colonial and WJ Powell Companies, and later served as the director of maintenance at Southern Pines Retirement Community. A proud graduate...

Edward Kalagher

Edward Kalagher

Mar 2, 2024

Edward S. Kalagher of Pavo passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Surviving is his wife Pamela Chastain Kalagher. No services are planned at this time.

Wylie Moore Watt

Wylie Moore Watt

Feb 28, 2024

Wylie Moore Watt, Sr., 73, died peacefully on February 28, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Denise Bryan Watt, son, Wylie Watt, Jr., son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Yvonne McKay Watt; granddaughters Ada and Mary Watt and grandson, Jackson Watt. Wylie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hansell...

Mike Edward Carnahan

Mike Edward Carnahan

Feb 27, 2024

Michael Edward Carnahan, age 85, passed away at his home in Ellijay, GA on February 27, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his parents Robbie T. and Louise Carnahan, also a brother Jimmie, and son-in-law Joey Hanan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Emily Ring Carnahan, his daughters Martha Hanan,...

Betty C. Holley

Betty C. Holley

Feb 26, 2024

Services for Betty Chastain Holley, 71 of Sasser will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Ochlocknee Baptist Church. Pastor Mike Nichols will officiate and interment will follow at Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mrs. Holley passed away February 26, 2024 at Wilson Hospice House in Albany. Born April 14, 1952 in Thomasville, she was the daughter of the...

Raymond Hobbs

Raymond Hobbs

Feb 25, 2024

Raymond Hobbs, 61, passed away on February 25th, 2024. Born on June 14th, 1962, in Jacksonville, FL to his parents Raymond and Barbara Hobbs. Raymond had a passion for racing, he owned three racecars that kept him busy when he wasn’t working. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed doing the Elvis impersonator shows with his friend Jeff...

Elizabeth Wade

Elizabeth Wade

Feb 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ausley Wade, 69 of Thomasville passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1954, to R.C. and Ola Ausley in Thomasville. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Frank Wade whom she married on November 20, 1987. Elizabeth was of the Methodist faith. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thomasville...

Andrew Paul Hjort

Andrew Paul Hjort

Feb 19, 2024

Andrew Paul Hjort, husband to the late Frances Means Hjort, passed away on February 19, 2024. Paul was born August 13, 1927 to Samuel Conrad Hjort and Nell Powell Hjort in Thomasville, Georgia, where he grew up and lived for 91 years. His last 5 years were spent living in Charleston, SC. Paul is survived by his children, Andrew Paul...

Lois Mcree Monteith

Lois Mcree Monteith

Feb 18, 2024

Lois McRee Monteith, age 93, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday, February 18th with family and friends praying for her. She was born in Eustis Florida on November 18, 1930 to Joseph and Hattie McRee, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Joe Monteith September 20, 1953 and they spent the next 67 years happily married until his...

Leon Lanier Blair

Leon Lanier Blair

Feb 18, 2024

Leon Blair passed away at his home on Sunday, February 18 at the age of 103 surrounded by his family. He was born in Jennings, FL, and moved to Boston, GA in 1934, graduating from Boston High School in 1939, after which he became a telegraph/radio operator apprentice for the railroad. His life's profession remained with the railroad beginning in...

Ruth Clay

Ruth Clay

Feb 17, 2024

Ruth Clay went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2024 at the age of 80. Born November 2, 1943 in Pavo, Georgia. She was the daughter of J.B. NeSmith and Vera Howell NeSmith. Ruth graduated from Central High School in 1961. She married Henry Clay on May 20, 1965. She worked at Southern Bell, K-mart and...

M. Burns Willis

M. Burns Willis

Feb 17, 2024

The Reverend Marshall Burns Willis (94) passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1929 to Frank and Reba (Burns) Willis. Growing up in Ocilla, Georgia, Burns attended Ocilla High School where he played center on the varsity basketball team that went to the state finals. Completing high school at 17...