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Anne Connelly Cheney
Jan 18, 2025
The heavens brightened in the early hours of Saturday, January 18, when Anne Connelly Cheney closed her sparkling blue eyes and left her earthly home of 95 years. Born to Harmon and Christine Connelly on January 3, 1930, Anne grew up in Cuthbert, Georgia where she had what she called a “miraculously marvelous” childhood. It was a small town but...
Rita Edmonds
Jan 18, 2025
Rita Edmonds of Thomasville, Georgia passed away on Jan 18, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Julius H Chastain
Jan 15, 2025
Julius H. Chastain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of the Pavo community passed away on January 15, 2025. Julius was born on April 2, 1939, in Rome, Georgia to the late Samuel Blaine Chastain and Ruby Mae Chastain. Julius was a devoted farmer, self-employed, and renowned for his innovative farming techniques that have left a lasting impact...
Sharon Lee Thweatt
Jan 15, 2025
Sharon Lee Thweatt, 75, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Archbold Hospital. Born on December 5, 1949, in Barwick, Georgia, Sharon was a beloved wife, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many in her community. Sharon dedicated her professional life to the art of cosmetology, working as a hairdresser until her retirement due to health issues. She...
Wayne W. Kinsey
Jan 14, 2025
Wayne Kinsey, an esteemed Vietnam War veteran, dedicated farmer and small business owner from Monticello, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 80. He was born on October 27, 1944, in Madison, Fl. He spent his life serving both his country and his local community. Wayne proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he...
Tony Mitchell
Jan 13, 2025
Memorial service for Tony Mitchell, 67, of Thomasville will be held 11AM, Friday, January 17 at Allen & Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Tony passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Born June 17, 1957 in Atlanta, Tony was the son of Sara Stanaland, who survives and Larry Thomas Mitchell, who preceded him in death....
John Dennis Carter
Jan 13, 2025
John Dennis Carter, 65 of Thomasville passed away on January 13, 2025. John was born in Thomasville on April 19, 1959, to the late Charles Glen Carter and Dorothy Wade Carter. Professionally, John was a contractor and was amazing at carpentry. He could build anything you could think of. John loved his work and would only take time off to...
Jacquelyn Genita Sellars
Jan 10, 2025
Jacquelyn Genita Sellars, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1945, in Thomasville, Georgia, to Jack and Genita Reagan. A creative soul with a heart full of love, Jackie found immense joy in decorating and home decor that reflected her passion for beauty and life. Her talent for decorating...
Sandra Mathews Parrish
Jan 10, 2025
Sandra Mathews Parrish passed away on Friday January 10, 2025 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was born in Quitman on February 26, 1947, to the late Jeff Mathews and Estrella Pope Mathews. In her earlier years, Sandra attended Central High School in Thomasville. Professionally, she worked as a healthcare administrator for John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital. A direct quote from...
Harvey Hurst
Jan 8, 2025
Harvey Hurst, 89 of Meigs passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born in Ochlocknee on April 29, 1935, to the late John Ernest Hurst Sr. and Josephine Russ Hurst. Harvey was a member of Ochlocknee Baptist Church. In his earlier years, he was drafted into the United States Army in 1958. He was a veteran and received a...
Dennis Dee Mathis
Jan 7, 2025
Dennis Dee Mathis, 70, of Thomasville, was born on June 28, 1954, in Cairo, Georgia. He passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Thomasville. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Joseph David Henderson
Jan 1, 2025
Joseph Henderson, 68 of Pelham passed away on January 1, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.
Lynn Bacon
Dec 31, 2024
Dara Lynn Bacon, 70 of Thomasville passed away on December 31, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1954, in Pelham to the late George Bass and Faye Bass who lives. Lynn married John Bacon on August 8, 1990, and shared 30 years of marriage before his passing in 2020. Survivors include her son Dusty Shane Connelly of Bloomfield, NJ,...
Richard Earl Fykes
Dec 31, 2024
Richard Earl Fykes of Thomasville passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born on May 23, 1953 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Cartha Cordele Fykes and Myrtice Shealey Fykes. Mr. Fykes was a graduate of Thomasville High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cheering for the University of Georgia football team. He...
Lena Shaw
Dec 31, 2024
Graveside services for Lena Shaw, 94 of Thomasville, Ga will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jimmy Clanton officiating. She passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Archbold Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1930 in Decatur County, Ga to the late Joseph...
Ronny L Joiner
Dec 30, 2024
Ronny L. Joiner, lovingly known as "Rooster," passed away on December 30, 2024, in Ochlocknee, Georgia, at the age of 66. Born and raised in Thomasville, Ronny was cherished by all who knew him. A passionate football fan, he spent his weekends cheering for his favorite teams—supporting the Jackets on Fridays, the Noles on Saturdays, and the Falcons on Sundays....
Myrtice Virginia Shealey
Dec 30, 2024
Graveside services for Myrtice Virginia Shealey, 93, of Thomasville will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday January 2, 2025 in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Louisiana Street with Rev. Garland Basford officiating. Heaven gained another angel on Monday December 30, 2024 after she passed away at her home. Born on August 11, 1931 in Cairo, she was the daughter of the...
Frank Burgess
Dec 30, 2024
Frank C. Burgess, born on January 16, 1943, in Pavo, GA to John Albert and Mary Lois Burgess, and raised by Leone and John M.(Jack) Suber. Frank passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Frank lived a long and fulfilling life, he was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Frank's life was a testament to...
Naomi Marie Mitchell
Dec 30, 2024
Naomi Marie Phillips Mitchell, 76 of Moultrie passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on November 12,1948 in Cairo to the late Walter Jay Crawford and Lou Ella Crawford. In Naomi’s earlier years, she was a Sergeant for Leon County and loved her job. Naomi was known for being an excellent cook. She also loved horses and her...
Barbara Nell Mowery
Dec 30, 2024
Barbara Nell Mowery, 72 of Cairo passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on May 15,1952 in Cairo to the late Willie Jay Johns and Barbara Laverne Crawford. Barbara enjoyed many things including dancing, cooking, eating with her friends at 3 Squares Diner, and going to get coffee and talk with friends. She was also of the Baptist...
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