Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Douglas Edward Francis

Douglas Edward Francis

Feb 27, 2025

Douglas Edward Francis was born April 28, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Truman Douglas Francis and Norma Jean Beaman Francis. When he was one year old the family moved to Winfield, Kansas. The family moved to Bridgewater, Virginia in 1973. Douglas graduated from Turner Ashby High School in Dayton, Virginia in 1978. After graduation, he moved again with his family...

John "Buddy" Ward

John "Buddy" Ward

Feb 26, 2025

John “Buddy” Ward, born on June 5, 1953, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the parents of John and Mary Grace Taylor Ward. Buddy was called home on February 26, 2025. He is survived by his son Jody (Veronica) Ward of Dothan, AL, sister Darlene (Travis) Davis of Ochlocknee, GA, sister Rosalyn West of Pelham, GA, his grandchildren John Austin of Huntsville,...

Marcy Aslinger

Marcy Aslinger

Feb 26, 2025

Marcy Skidmore Aslinger of Thomasville passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children Anthony Skidmore of Thomasville and Terry Skidmore of Pelham, Ga. No services are planned at this time.

Judy Faye Austin Ivey

Judy Faye Austin Ivey

Feb 25, 2025

Judy Faye Austin Ivey, 64, of Thomasville, Georgia, went to Heaven February 25th, 2025. Judy was born March 26th, 1960, in Dothan Alabama, to the late Louie Eugene Austin and the late Ada Mae Pearson Tillery. Most of her earlier years were spent in Alabama and Georgia but she would eventually make Thomasville, Georgia, her permanent home with her husband...

Laura Gay

Laura Gay

Feb 24, 2025

Laura Gay, 62 of Moultrie, passed away on February 24, 2025. No services are being planned at this time.

Mary Bosley

Mary Bosley

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Bosley, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 91 surrounded by family. Born on May 16, 1933, in Ridgefield, CT to the late Thomas Rogers and Arlene Crawford. Mary moved to Thomasville, GA in 1997 with her late husband, Oliver Bosley to help operate the manufacturing company Warners. Mary loved God,...

Robert Charles Balfour, Iii

Robert Charles Balfour, Iii

Feb 21, 2025

R. C. (Bob) Balfour III, a life-long native of Thomasville, GA, peacefully entered God’s Eternal Kingdom on February 21, 2025. He was 97 years old. Following in his father’s footsteps, he was passionate about the land here in the southern pine forests. He was a hard-working businessman and an avid sportsman who was most happy working and hunting in the...

Homer R Pankey, Ed.D.

Homer R Pankey, Ed.D.

Feb 20, 2025

Homer Richwell Pankey, Ed.D. Homer Richwell Pankey, Ed.D., the 10th president of Thomas University, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Tallahassee, FL. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Patricia Griffith Pankey; his two sons, Mark Griffith Pankey (Amy Gray) and David Allen Pankey (Kimberly Overholser); his grandchildren, Gage Mason Pankey, Talan Michael...

Scott Russell Turner

Scott Russell Turner

Feb 20, 2025

Scott Russell Turner, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Archbold Memorial Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Scott was born in Pelham, Georgia on April 24, 1940 and was the son of the late Mose Wright Turner, Jr and Eunice Brinson Turner. He was a 1958 graduate of Pelham High School and continued to maintain a close...

William Lewis Clark

William Lewis Clark

Feb 20, 2025

William Lewis Clark, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Thomasville, Georgia, on July 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Andrew Branson and Eurice Clark. William dedicated his life to agriculture, proudly working as a self-employed farmer. An avid outdoorsman, William spent countless...

Brenda Jean Nicholls

Brenda Jean Nicholls

Feb 16, 2025

Brenda “Jean” (Chason) Nicholls passed away on February 16, 2025, in Boston, Georgia. Born on August 8, 1940, in Fort Pierce, Florida, she is survived by her daughters, Lynn Viscontini (Steve) and Gayle McFadden. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nicole Bryson (Leon), Andi Davis, Jennifer Self, and Robby Self (Christina), and great-grandchildren, Kiersten, Joshua, Chloe, Joey, Marrik, Lizzy,...

Patricia Carroll

Patricia Carroll

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia Carroll, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 18, 1942, in Camilla, Georgia to the late Carlton Palmer and Willow Dean Warren. Patricia spent her life in the community she cherished and served as a dedicated mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 25...

George Allison Collier, Jr.

George Allison Collier, Jr.

Feb 16, 2025

George Allison Collier Jr., born on January 24, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025. A resident of Thomasville, Georgia, George leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication, not just in the construction industry but also in the hearts of his family. George was known for his skills as a handyman and his unwavering...

Nora Cowart

Nora Cowart

Feb 14, 2025

Nora Cowart passed away on February 14, 2025, just shy of her 80th birthday. Born on February 22, 1945, in Searcy, Arkansas, Nora was the beloved daughter of John Washington and Tressie Benton. She married Sampson Cowart, who preceded her in death. Nora dedicated several years of her life to Archbold Dialysis. Her greatest joy, however, came from her family....

Joseph Michael Gabriel Chiofolo

Joseph Michael Gabriel Chiofolo

Feb 12, 2025

Joseph Michael Gabriel Chiofolo, 73, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on February 12, 2025. Joe was born March 24th, 1951 in Atlantic City, NJ, the son of Frank and Frances Chiofolo (née Grillo). Joe graduated from High School in 1970, then went on to St. Joseph's College, earning a degree in History 1975 followed by an...

Catherine Little Rountree

Catherine Little Rountree

Feb 10, 2025

Catherine Little Rountree was born on April 26, 1927, in Fulton County. She was called to her Heavenly Home on February 10, 2025, from her residence in Colquitt County. Mrs. Catherine was devoted to God and her family. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School class. She was married to Benjamin Rountree, Jr. for...

Shane Nesmith

Shane Nesmith

Feb 9, 2025

Shane NeSmith, 68, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1957, in Thomasville to the late Ira Hulen and Mary Ellen NeSmith. A true family man, Shane had a profound love for his family and friends, always finding joy in cooking for them and creating memorable gatherings filled with laughter and love....

Joseph Bernard Johnson

Joseph Bernard Johnson

Feb 8, 2025

Graveside services for Joseph Bernard Johnson, Jr., 77 of Port St Joe, Fl., will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Little Flock Cemetery with Jeffrey Jones officiating. Mr. Johnson passed away February 8, 2025 in Port St. Joe. Born February 11, 1947 in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Lois Lee Camizzi and...

Dorothy Joann Flipse

Dorothy Joann Flipse

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy JoAnn Flipse passed away on February 7, 2025. JoAnn was born on December 13, 1936 in Patterson, New Jersey. She married Billy Cochran Perry on April 6, 1956 in Lynn Grove, Ky. To this Union were born Randy Lee, Katherine Lynn and Teressa Ann. On March 7, 1972 JoAnn dedicated her life to Jehovah God and was baptized as...

Wendell Quick

Wendell Quick

Feb 5, 2025

Wendell Quick, born May 21, 1943, passed peacefully in Pavo, Georgia, on February 5, 2025, at the age of 81. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, Wendell lived a life filled with love, music, intellect, and service to others. A devout Christian, Wendell was a longtime member of Barwick Baptist Church, Barwick, GA, where he served...