Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Margaret Alderman

Margaret Alderman

Nov 12, 2020

Thomasville, GA – Mrs. Margaret Jones Alderman, age 76, of Thomasville, Georgia, was called home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. She was loved by all that knew her and will be missed every day. She died at home surrounded by family and filled with the certainty of God’s love. A Funeral Service will be held at...

Merinda Judy

Merinda Judy

Nov 12, 2020

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Merinda Jackson Judy, loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend passed away at age 73 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Merinda was born on December 19, 1946 in Moultrie GA to Donald and Georgie (Abercrombie) Jackson. She graduated from Thomas Technical Institute in 1966 with her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. She was...

Jack Sylvan Rhoades

Jack Sylvan Rhoades

Nov 11, 2020

Services for Jack Sylvan Rhoades will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 3:30 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Andy Daughtry officiating. Jack passed away on November 11, 2020. He was born on December 4, 1936, in Milledgeville, GA to the late J. Enoch Rhoades and to the late Eutha Rhoades. On September 19th, 1959, he married Winifred...

Bobby Dean Griffin

Bobby Dean Griffin

Nov 11, 2020

Bobby Dean Griffin passed November 11, 2020, Bobby “Dean” Griffin was born July 23, 1941 in Thomasville Ga to Clyde Griffin and Mrytle Benton, deceased. Dean was a gentle man of nature and loved farming where he grew up following his daddy on the farm. He enjoyed fishing and exploring all the creek beds around his home. He loved working...

Charles D Phillips

Charles D Phillips

Nov 9, 2020

Charles Dewey Phillips of Whigham went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 24, 1948 in Thomasville to the late Charlie Justin and Hazel Rae Miller Phillips. He graduated from Cairo High School and attended trade school in Jacksonville before becoming a welder and businessman. He was a man...

Lewis Andrew Garfield

Lewis Andrew Garfield

Nov 8, 2020

Lewis Andrew Garfield, Sr., 81, of Ochlocknee, Georgia, passed away, November 8th, 2020 at Archbold Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, December 6th, 1938 to Charles & Betty Garfield. Lewis graduated from the University of Florida with a Degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired from Florida Power & Light. Lewis was a faithful Christian, dedicated deacon and board...

Thomas J. Callaway Iii

Thomas J. Callaway Iii

Nov 6, 2020

Thomas James Callaway III, age 71, passed away November 6, 2020, in Thomasville, Georgia. Born in Albany, Georgia on February 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Callaway, Jr. of Albany. Tom was a graduate of Albany High School and the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega...

Dennis Alan Williams

Dennis Alan Williams

Nov 4, 2020

Dennis Alan Williams 48, of Coolidge, passed away November 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 6, 1971 in Sanford, Fl but lived most of his life in Blakely, Ga. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a security guard for Allied Security and was posted at CRMC and Woodhaven. He is survived by his...

Ralph Wendell Benton Sr

Ralph Wendell Benton Sr

Nov 1, 2020

Ralph Wendell Benton Sr. of Coolidge passed away on November 1, 2020 after an extended illness surrounded by his family with Linda holding his hand. Born on October 4, 1942 in Ochlocknee, Ga. he was the son of the late Clarence Benton and Frances America Chastain Benton. Mr. Benton was the General Contractor for Benton and Sons Construction where he...

Walter Steve Patterson

Walter Steve Patterson

Oct 28, 2020

Walter Steve Patterson of Thomasville passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Colquitt Regional Hospital in Moultrie, Ga. He is survived by his son Steve M. Patterson of Camillia, Ga. The family will be holding a gathering at 544 Lilly Lane Saturday November 7th at 1:00 PM.

Linward Adams

Linward Adams

Oct 24, 2020

Linward Adams, 64, passed away October 24, 2020 in Georgia. He was born in Quincy, FL on July 19, 1956 to Jesse Earl and Vada Mae (Boyette) Adams. On January 13, 1978, Linward was united in marriage to Lisa Easom in Georgia. Linward worked for the state of Georgia DOT. Linward was an avid fisherman and hunter. Linward was preceded...

Ellis Vance Harkness Iii

Ellis Vance Harkness Iii

Oct 23, 2020

Services for Ellis Vance Harkness III were held Sunday March 7, 2021. He was born on August 1st, 1932 in Atlanta, GA. to Ellis Vance Harkness Sr. and Margaret Gould Harkness. He graduated from Bass High School in 1950 and received a Bachelor's degree in business from Georgia State University in 1955. In May 1958 he married Corneilia Hancock who...

Laverne G Halstead

Laverne G Halstead

Oct 21, 2020

LaVerne Godwin Halstead, 83, of Thomasville, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Southern Pines Senior Living facility. Graveside funeral services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Carrie Myers officiating. Following COVID 19 precautions, a viewing will be held on Friday October 23rd from 11:00 am...

Willie Robert Dennard

Willie Robert Dennard

Oct 21, 2020

Willie Robert Dennard, 83 of Boston passed away October 21, 2020 at Plantation Manor. He is survived by his daughter Sherri Dennard. No services have been planned at this time

Doug Riggs

Doug Riggs

Oct 18, 2020

Funeral services for Doug Riggs, 67, of Thomasville will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. Olen Cain will officiate and internment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Riggs passed away October 18, 2020 in Tallahassee. Born January 2, 1953 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late JC Riggs and...

Julia A. Palmer

Julia A. Palmer

Oct 18, 2020

Graveside services for Julia A. (Judy) Palmer will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday October 22, 2020 at Laurel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Whit Byram officiating. Mrs. Palmer passed away on Sunday October 18, 2020 at Woodleaf Senior Care. Born on April 4, 1939 in Athens, Ga. she was the daughter of the late Thomas Appleton and Jewell Burkhalter Appleton....

Kathy Nannette Boone

Kathy Nannette Boone

Oct 17, 2020

Services for Kathy Nannette Boone will be held Wednesday, October 21 at 11 AM at Okapilco Church Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Carver will officiate. Born November 16, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Beulah Green. She was a caregiver to her mother, played piano for her church, Enon Baptist Church, and loved art. She had a big...

Rowland Dennis Neill

Rowland Dennis Neill

Oct 15, 2020

Rowland Dennis Neill of Cairo passed away on Thursday October 15, 2020 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver and married to Kim Neill who survives. His family will hold a private service.

Carolyn S Miller

Carolyn S Miller

Oct 14, 2020

Carolyn S Miller, age 90, passed this life peacefully with family by her side. She was the only child born to the late Vera and Douglas Singletary on 11/6/1929 in Ochlocknee Georgia. She was married to the late James A Miller, the father of her three children. She was a graduate of Ochlocknee School. She began her career at Archbold...

Patricia Anne Leberiaga

Patricia Anne Leberiaga

Oct 11, 2020

Graveside services for Patricia Anne Stowe Leberiaga will be Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, Pat went to be with the Lord sleeping quietly on Sunday morning, October 11, 2020 at her home. She was born August 13, 1940 in Thomasville to the late Alvin Harris Stowe and Willodean...