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TABB, James Wesley Tabb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 27, 1969)
James Wesley Tabb of Lake Wales, FL was fatally burned in an accident at Donald Duck canning plant Sunday May 26 th. He was
foreman of the boiler room. The boiler was about to blow up but he refused to let anyone in to repaid it but went in himself.
After finishing the work he came from the man hole and with head and left hand and arm above the ground, he called his
attendant to turn the valve and let the water out of the center tank. Instead, the attendant turned the water in tank 3, and the
steam and boiling water burned Tabb. He lived three weeks after the accident. His sister Mrs. Myrtle Tabb Henry of Madison
was at his side when he passed away Sunday June 15th. Funeral services were held Tuesday at J. H. Evans Funeral Home Chapel
with interment in Osceola Memorial Gardens at Kissimmee, FL. He is survived by his wife, Irene Hayes Tabb; a son Hulon Tabb; a
grandson, Richard Tabb; his mother, Mrs. Katie Tabb; three brothers, Perry L. Tabb, of Ft. Meade, FL; Ernest Tabb of Albany,
GA; Cleveland Tabb of Lake Wells, FL; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Tabb Henry of Madison and Mrs. Rachel Palmer of Harrisburg,
PA.
TADLOCK, Lee Tadlock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 3, 1961)
Lee Tadlock, age 54, died Wednesday in a Jacksonville hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Bonifay, but had lived
in Madison since 1930. He was a former Chief of Police of Madison, and later was an employee of St. Regis Paper Co. Survivors
are his wife, Mrs. Aleene Tadlock; his mother, Mrs. T. D. Tadlock, and one sister, Mrs. W. R. Kelly, of Tallahassee; and three
brothers, L. D. Tadlock, A. D. Tadlock, both of Tallahassee and T. F. Tadlock, of New Orleans. Services will be held Friday at
Beggs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper.
TADLOCK, Thomas Davison Tadlock
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 13, 1951)
Thomas Davison Tadlock, age 73, died last Friday night apparently of a heart attack. He was born March 2, 1878 in Holmes
County, FL and was employed by the first service for many years. He was married 51 years ago, In addition to his wife, he is
survived by four sons, A. D. Tadlock and L. D. Tadlock, of Tallahassee; L. F. Tadlock, of New Orleans; and C. L. Tadlock, of
Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Kelly, of Madison; fourteen grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren. Services were held
in Tallahassee Monday at the Lakeview Baptist Church. Grandsons as pallbearers included Messrs, A. D. Tadlock, O. D. Tadlock,
LaVaughn Tadlock, Ernest Blanton, E. J. Simpson, Curtis Barineau and George Harvey.
TAFF, Hazel D. Taff
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
Hazel D. Taff, wife, mom, grandmom, & great grandmom, winner of bridge, bowling, and golf championships in Tallahassee and
around the country, widow of Angus Broward Taff, Sr. also of Tallahassee went to meet her Lord and her husband October 6.
She was 88. For all of her life, her family, her church and bridge were her passions. Mary Hazel Dolby was born March 6, 1925
in La Ceiba Honduras, second daughter of an Engineer born in Elmherst England, Harry Dolby, who, after completion of the
Panama Canal, moved to La Ceiba to build the railroad through central America. Hazel first attended elementary school in
Honduras where only Spanish was spoken. After the fifth grade, she was tutored at home by her mother, Almyra Carlyle Harrell
of St. Marks, a college graduate and former school teacher in Woodville, Florida. At twelve, Hazel came to Tallahassee and lived
with an aunt to attend high school before attending college. She entered Leon High School where her education was found to be
very advanced and she skipped her high school years except for her senior year, whereby she graduated from Florida
Demonstration School (now known as Florida High School) and entered Florida State College for Women at fourteen years of
age. While at Florida High, her father passed away in LaCeiba and then her mother returned to St. Marks but also died a few
months later from Cancer. Hazel and her sister were Orphaned, under the guard of her aunts, Sarah Posey and Hazel Walker
(both nee Harrell). While in Honduras, Hazel rode horses and played with her pets, a monkey, anteater, large buck deer, and
mountain lion that her father brought home as a cub from the jungle. Hazel’s pet McCaw, “Mac,” was the first of the line of
McCaws that are now at Goodwood Plantation in Tallahassee. After turning sixteen during her second year of college, she eloped
with her husband of fifty eight years Angus Broward Taff, Sr. of Tallahassee. Angus, a year later, enlisted in the Army Air
Corps and fought in the South Pacific as a B-24 Bomber Pilot. During the next twelve years, the family moved fourteen times
with Hazel handling all of the moving, home acquisition, finances, and re-schooling and raising her children. In addition to
mastering these areas of her life, and having her third son, she gained proficiency in her bridge and bowling, and now added golf
to her list of proficiencies. While at Homestead, FL, Hazel became president of the Officer’s Wives Club. She won not only
their bridge tournaments but golf as well. When Angus was stationed in Saigon during the Vietnamese War, Hazel moved back to
Tallahassee, where she again bowled, played Golf (Winning the Killearn Ladies Golf Tournament) and playing bridge. Angus
returned and, now a colonel and Director of AirLift for Ninth Air Force (east of the Mississippi River), the couple with their
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youngest son, Steve, moved to Columbia, SC until Angus retired and the family reestablished Tallahassee as their home. Though
the “moving” was over, Hazel was not through traveling. She and Angus visited Hawaii, London (to connect with her paternal
family), Germany, Switzerland, Alaska, and various other countries and they took many cruises. They learned to snow ski in
their 60's and traveled with the Tallahassee Ski Club to Aspen, Steamboat, Big Sky, Park City and other resorts to enjoy her
snow skiing. Avid FSU fans and alumni, Hazel, went not only to all the local games but to every out of town football game for
eight years. In 1999 her beloved husband Angus passed after 58 years of marriage. Hazel then continued with her bridge, and
worked as a “pink lady” volunteer for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, even occasionally acting as a Spanish interpreter for the
Hospital. Hazel is survived by 2 sons: Broward (Babs) Taff, Jr.,; and Steven (Angie) Taff; 11 grandchildren: “Bo” Taff, (Amy);
Kristin Taff Dolan (Dan); Stan Taff, Jr (Cindy); Michelle Taff Sawyer (Leonard); Charles; Adam C; Greg; Joshua, Lauren; Angus,
and Susan; great grandchildren; Anna; Sarah; Abbigail; Libby Dolan; Stephanie; Kiana Noel; Hunter Taff-Ruiz; Madison and
Haydon Sawyer. Strong in her Christian beliefs, Hazel was a long time member of Killearn United Methodist Church. Funeral
Services will be Thursday, October 10, 2013 at KUMC. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to KUMC.
TAFT, Carlton Robert Taft
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 September 2015)
Mr. Carlton Robert Taft, age 30, of Pearson, GA, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. Mr. Taft was born on February l8, l985,
in Coffee County. Carlton was the son of Regina Davis Lancos and J. R. Taft. He lived most of his life in Atkinson County. He was
a 2003 graduate of Atkinson County High School, a 2007 Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Columbus State in Columbus, GA and a
2011 Graduate of Faulkner Law School in Montgomery, AL. He was currently working at Walmart Distribution Center in Douglas,
GA. He attended Ozias Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother: Regina Davis Lancos and step-father Joey of
Moultrie, GA; father: J.R. Taft and step-mother Debbie of Burlington, NC; maternal grandparents: Edwin, Sr. and Janice Davis
of Pearson, GA; paternal grandmother: Dorothy Taft of Pearson, GA; aunts and uncles: Jesse and Tracy Mizell of Axson, GA,
Edwin, Jr. and Melissa Davis of Jesup, GA, Gary and Wylene Vickers of Axson, GA, Pat and Joey Sirmans of Macon, GA, Janice
and Dougie McKinnon of Pearson, GA; special cousin: Brett Mizell and wife Candace; four step-sisters: April (Gary) Wise of
Brunswick, GA, Ashley (Michael) Saunders of Brunswick, GA, Sara Taft of Burlington, NC, Becky (Lester) Davis of Pearson, GA;
3 step-brothers: Bo Tromp of Colorado City, TX, John (Michelle) Courson of Pearson, GA, Jayme Courson of Lakeland, GA;
several cousins and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Taft were Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Relihan Funeral Home.
Graveside services and interment followed in Sweetwater Cemetery.
TAFT, Clois Stone Taft
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 22 August 2011)
Mrs. Clois Stone Taft, age 64 of Pearson, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an
extended illness. Mrs. Taft, a native of Atkinson County, was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Jackson Stone and
the late Leomia McDaniel Stone, and the wife of the late Rev. Robert Lee Taft. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steven
Wayne Taft. Mrs. Taft was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy
Terrell and Stephanie Taft, both of Pearson; one son, Robert (Teresa) Taft of Pearson; four grandchildren; three sisters, Vicey
Peters of Nicholls, Ruth Stone of Douglas, and Lois Thornton of Alma; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral
services were Monday, August 8, 2011, at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery in Atkinson County. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TAFT, Geneva Taft
(Abstracted from the August 22, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
DOUGLAS — Geneva “Eva” Taft, 81, of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, (Aug. 20, 2013), at South Georgia Medical Center
following an extended illness. She was born June 29, 1932, in Millwood to the late Dave Reliford and Cora Morgan Reliford.
Survivors include her five daughters, Helen Moore, of Nicholls, Patsy (Richard) Herndon, of Telmore, Sarah (Bill) Herndon, of
Telmore, Janice (Mike) Haley, of Dixie Union, and Kathleen Gibson, of Douglas; one son, Morris (Donna) Taft, of Blackshear; 17
grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Luther Taft, and two sons, Harvey Taft and Lester Taft. The funeral will be held Friday at Jowers Chapel. Interment will follow
at Tanner Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TAFT, George Bernice Taft
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 23, 2009)
Mr. George Bernice Taft, 82, of Homerville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the Lakeland Villa Convalescent
Center in Lakeland after a lengthy illness. He was born August 21, 1927, in Clinch County to the late Jessie and Julia (Register)
Taft. He served in the United States Army. He fought in World War II and received the World War II Victory Medal and
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Army of Occupation Medal. He worked for Container Corporation. Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Susie
Mayo of Hosford, FL, Carolyn and Ted Smith of Homerville, Linda and Holloway Griffis of Homerville; step-brother and sisterin-law, Richard and Lynn Bradford of Homerville, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Sunday,
September 13, 2009 in North Cemetery near Dupont. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Taft family.
TAFT, Myrtle Lee Taft
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 20, 2008)
Myrtle Lee Taft, 55, died Sunday evening (May 18, 2008) at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta after a brief illness. She was
a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was an employee and special part of Shoney's Restaurant for more than 15
years where her kindness and generosity touched the lives of many customers as well as the Shoney's family. She was the
daughter of the late Cleo Taft. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Taft (wife Kerrie), of Waycross, and Keith Taft (wife Holli), of
Waycross; three grandchildren, Klara Taft, Katie Taft and Eli Taft; her mother, Clarice Morgan Dukes, of Waresboro; two
sisters, Susan Dukes (husband Jimmy), of Waresboro, and Debbie Leavens (husband Ray), of Axson; two brothers, Kendall Taft
(wife Debra), of Waresboro, and David Taft (wife Dorothy), of Waresboro; special cousin, Mary Lou Corbitt, of Waycross;
special aunt, Louise Jacobs, of Willacoochee; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Music
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Little Utah Cemetery in Axson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. The family will also be gathering and receiving friends at her mother's home in Waresboro.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
TAFT, Paul David Taft
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 March 2015)
Mr. Paul David Taft, age 68, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his residence following an extended
illness. He was born May 5, 1946, to the late William Taft and the late Stella Mae Stone Taft. Mr. Taft, a native of Atkinson
County, was a former local dairy employee. Survivors include his children, Vicki Renee Braddy (Antonio) Cruz, Paul Davy (Donna)
Taft, and Deserae Taft, all of Douglas, GA; 1 sister, Sue Sheffield of Fitzgerald, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Perez of
Brunswick, GA, Shelbi Giddens, Shawn Taft, Cheyenne Taft, and Brandon Taft, all of Douglas, GA, Brittney Alexandra of Lax,
GA, and Amanda Wilson of Colorado; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, February 28,
2015, Ricketson Funeral Home. The interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Atkinson County.
TAFT, Vickie Dell Hood Taft
Ms. Vickie Dell Hood Taft "Betty Boop", 51, passed away Wednesday afternoon at her sister's residence following an extended
illness. Ms. Taft was born, March 21, 1959 in Homerville, to the late Paul Hood and Minnie Branch Hood. Survivors are a son and
daughter-in-law, Shawn and Tracy Underwood of Homerville; and a sister and companion Judy Kent and Calvin Van Wagner of
Homerville; two grandchildren, AvaLeigh Underwood and Collin Ford Underwood of Homerville, and a number of other relatives.
Memorial services for Ms. Taft were held Friday, September 24, 2010 at Roundtree Funeral Home.
TAFT, Wilburn Francis Taft
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 23 February 2011)
Mr. Wilburn Francis Taft, age 92, of Pearson, GA passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011, at his residence, following an
extended illness. Mr. Taft, a lifelong resident of Atkinson County, was born on December 10, 1918, to William “Willie” and Mary
Frances Burch Taft. He was a prominent farmer of Atkinson County. He attended Atkinson’s early public schools, including
Sycamore, Pearson Elementary, Kirkland and Puddin School. Because of his father’s poor health, he had to quit school in the
sixth grade and began farming full time, which he continued to do successfully for the next 80 years. In 1941, he married Doris
Leavens, of Coffee County, and they began raising a family just as America entered World War II. Because of an initial draft
exemption for farm operators. Wilburn continued to farm during the war. In the off season he worked in road construction
helping to pave the military base at Fort Benning, Georgia. In 1944, he joined the U. S. Army and served with the 105th
Infantry Division, arriving at Okinawa toward the end of the deadliest battle of the Pacific War. He was at sea on one of the
many battleships preparing for an invasion of mainland Japan when the atomic bomb brought an end to the war. He then served
in occupied Japan, first in Tokyo, then in Hokido, Japan’s largest and northernmost island. Upon release from the army in 1946,
he returned to his family and rented a farm along Highway 441, the same farm he later purchased. He provided for his family
through a lot of hard work and the essential support of his faithful wife. Starting with just two mules and a plow they scrapped
a living by planting cotton, corn and tobacco. They also raised pigs and cows, and “chipped and dipped” pine trees for the
turpentine sap. During the winter months Wilburn took on extra jobs. He helped pave the Baker Highway in Coffee County and
then worked for the Georgia Power and Light Company. He helped to string power lines from Waycross to Thomasville. During
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three winters he built barns, storage bins and pond dams in Blakely, Georgia for the man he bought his farm from. He even
worked as a barber on many Saturday afternoons cutting hair for ten cents a head. From those meager beginnings Wilburn and
Doris built an enduring marriage and made a successful living. They saw to it that all ten of their children received an education
and then help each one get established in life. Wilburn was a devoted member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for
near 67 years and he had served as a deacon there since 1949. He helped build the current church building in 1959 and 1960. He
was a gifted musician. Wilburn taught himself to play the guitar, organ, piano and fiddle. He sang tenor in church services and
often played the piano at Mt. Pleasant even during his final years. Mr. Taft also had a creative and inventive mind and was always
coming up with new attachments for his tractor that enabled him to continue doing work he no longer was physically able to do
without those inventions. He was happiest when he was on his tractor, working in his garden, taking care of his cows and eating
his wife’s cooking. He leaves behind his devoted wife of nearly 70 years: Doris Leavens Taft of Pearson, GA; children and their
spouses: JoAnn (Jimmy) Brantley of Pearson, GA; Linda Waugh of Daytona Beach Shores, FL; Florence (Bobby) Lashley, of
Pearson, GA; W. F. Taft of Atlanta, GA, Roger (Wanda) Taft of Pearson, GA; Carolyn (Robert) Dinkins of Naylor, GA; Sharon
(Steven) Lang of Pearson, GA; Kenneth (Shannon) Taft of Manor, GA; Gary (Angie) Taft of Pearson, GA; and Vance Taft of
Pearson, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Mt. Pleasant
Missionary Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
TAIT, Doris Stone Tait
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA September 13, 2014)
Doris Stone Tait, age 73, of Nashville, GA passed away September 13, 2014 at LakeHaven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
She was born on April 4, 1941 in Volusia, FL to the late James and Gladys Pearl Stone. In addition to her parents she his
preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jovanna Hidalgo and grandson, Mason (Halfpint) Pierce. Survivors are her husband
Harry Tait Sr. of Nashville, GA; 1 son, Gene Tallman of Peterborough, NH; 2 daughters, Sandy Matthews of Doerun, GA;
Kristina Weaver of Valdosta, GA; 1 stepdaughter Diane Lynn Rivia; 1 stepson Harry Edward Tait Jr.; 1 grandson Justin Tallman
of Valdosta, GA; granddaughter Erica Pierce of Doerun, GA; grandson-in-law Frank Pierce of Doerun, GA; granddaughter Nichole
Souza of Lakeland, GA; grandson-in-law Adam Souza of Lakeland, GA; granddaughter Victoria Weaver of Athens, GA; grandson
Michael Corbin of Athens, GA; grandson Manny Hidalgo of Valdosta, GA; grandson Edmundo Cano of Moultrie, GA;
granddaughter Sydney Matthews of Doerun, GA; great grandchild Christen Pierce; great grandchild Haley Pierce; 1 sister Faye
Turner of Elizabethton, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Nashville, GA. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
TAIT, Harry Edward Tait, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA January 21, 2015)
Harry Edward Tait, Sr., age 82, of Nashville, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born on
October 28, 1932 in Sycamore, GA to the late Henry Morris Tait and Ione Hardy Tait. He served as the District Service Tech
at Ferrell Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Stone Tait. Survivors include 1 son & daughter-in-law,
Eddie (Angela) Tait of Nashville, GA; 1 daughter, Diane Lynn Riva of Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren; and several extended family
members. Graveside Services will be Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Nashville Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Nashville, GA.
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
TALLEVAST, John Alexander Tallevast II
(Abstracted from the November 26, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOBOKEN — John Alexander Tallevast II, 40, of Hoboken, passed away Saturday (Nov. 23, 2013), at Mayo Clinic Health
System in Waycross, following an extended illness. Born in Waycross, he was the son of John Alexander and Lori Howell
Tallevast. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mitchell and Ella Mae Tallevast, and his maternal
grandparents, Elbert and Nora Howell. He was of the Baptist faith, and he loved to be outdoors before his health failed him. He
worked many years as a boilermaker. Survivors include his 2 children, Taylor and Bayli Tallevast, of Hoboken; his mother, Lori
Tallevast, of Hoboken; his father and step-mother, John Alexander Tallevast (Debbie), of Blackshear; a brother, Josh
Tallevast, of Hoboken; the mother of his children, Christy Fret, of Hoboken; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral will
be held Wednesday at the Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hortense Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral
Home, Nahunta.
TALLY, Katherine Crane Tally
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 31, 2010)
Katherine Crane Tally of Columbus, GA, formerly of Homerville, died Saturday, March 20, 2010 after a brief illness. Mrs. Tally
was born April 11, 1918 in Dixie GA, daughter of the late Joseph Brewer Crane and Kittie Lee Bower Crane. Her brother was the
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late Dr. Joe Bower Crane, Sr. of Valdosta, GA and her sister was the late Francis Crane Tally of Blackshear, GA. She attended
Brooks County Public Schools and graduated from Andrew College in Cuthburt, GA and later Valdosta State College with a B.S.
degree in Education. She married Oren Edgar Tally, of Douglas, GA, on October 9, 1937 and they were married for 68 years
until his death in 2005. Mrs. Tally was a teacher in the Clinch County Schools for 23 years. She was an active member of
Homerville United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities including President of the United Methodist Women
and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class and the Mary Claire Circle. She was
a member of the John Floyd Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy,
the Hugenot Society and the First Families of Georgia. She was a former President of the Homerville Woman's Club. Mrs. Tally
was a talented and accomplished artist in many mediums. She had a love of travel and especially enjoyed the trips she and her
husband took with each of the grandchildren to Europe. Mrs. Tally, affectionately known as "Kak Kak", was a devoted daughter,
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Tally Coolik and
Kenneth Louis Coolik; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Frank Kieffer Martin, Jr., John Tally Martin and Melissa
Boutrous Martin; granddaugher, Katherine Lee Martin; great-grandson, John Tally Martin, Jr.; sister-in-law and husband, Mr.
and Mrs. Alan Luther Vestal; brother-in-law, Edgar Sidney Tally, Jr.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in City Cemetery in Douglas, GA. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Homerville United Methodist Church, St. Paul United Methodist
Church or Columbus Hospice. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville served the Tally family locally and Striffler-Hamby
Mortuary served the family in Columbus, GA.
TALLY, Oren Edgar Tally
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 30, 2005)
HOMERVILLE – Oren Edgar Tally, 99, died Wednesday (Dec. 28, 2005) at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, following a short
illness. A native of Coffee County, he spent most of his life in Clinch County. He was the owner and operator of Tally Ice and
Cold Storage for more than 40 years. In later years he worked as an auditor for the Georgia Department of Revenue. He was a
member of Homerville First Baptist Church and was the oldest living deacon. He was past president of the Lions Club. He was a
graduate of the first Douglas High School class and attended Georgia Normal College and Business Institute. He was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He was the son of the late Edgar Sidney Tally and Katie Lee Sims Tally. Survivors include his
wife, Katherine Crane Tally, of Columbus; one daughter and sonin-law, Sandra Tally and Kenneth Louis Coolic, both of Columbus;
three grandchildren, Frank Keiffer Martin Jr., of Madrid, Spain, John Tally Martin and Katherine Lee Martin, both of Columbus;
two sisters, Kate Tally Vestal and Mary Tally, both of McRae; two brothers, Dr. Spencer Tally, of Blackshear, and Edgar Tally,
of Arkansas; and several other relatives. A funeral was held today at 11 a.m. at Homerville First Baptist Church. Private
interment will be in the Douglas City Cemetery. Donations may be made to Homerville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 497,
Homerville, Ga., 31634 or your favorite charity. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Tally family.
TAMARGO, Jose Tamargo
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Jose Tamargo of Tallahassee, FL died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at his residence. Born March 8, 1961 in Manhattan, NY, he was the
son of Jose B. Tamargo of Miami, FL and the late Ursula Valentine Tamargo. He was an aircraft maintenance administrator for
the State of Florida Forestry Division. Mr. Tamargo was a hard worker, dedicated and loving father and a good man. Survivors
include daughter, Kristen Tamargo of Thomasville; daughter-in-law, Sarah Yingling of Thomasville; daughter, Nicole Walker and
husband Clint of Thomasville; father, Jose B Tamargo of Miami, FL; sisters, Emily Tamargo, Linda Tamargo, Rosemary Tamargo
of Miami, FL; brother, Federic Tamargo of Miami, FL; and step-sister, Yamilet Tamargo of Miami, FL. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, Va. 22311.
TAMPLING, Laura Tampling
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 16, 1953)
Mrs. Laura Tampling, age 84, wife of the late W. M. Tampling, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Lucious Sullivan, two miles
northeast of Lee, Thursday morning, after a long illness. Survivors include one brother, W. D. Hicks, of Jacksonville and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at Midway Baptist Church with interment in the church
cemetery.
TAMPLING, William Ivey Tampling
William Ivey Tampling, age 68, died Thursday January 9th at his home in Lafayette County near Mayo. He was born March 12 th,
1900 in Madison County where he lived a number of years before moving to Lafayette County where he was a farmer. Surviving
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are one son, Andrew W. Tampling of Sylacauga, AL; two daughters, Mrs. Odessa Mount of Mayo; Mrs. Myrtle Dykes of
Tuscaloosa, AL; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Luther Hart of Mayo and Mrs. John Smith of
Live Oak. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Midway Cemetery.
TANNER, Bonnie Clarice Tanner
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, March 14, 2014)
Bonnie Clarice Tanner, age 93, of DeKalb, TX, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1920 in
Mayo, FL, to the late Daniel Green Johnson and Rebecca Eliza Weathersbee Johnson. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist
Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Tanner in 1993. She is survived by her son, Danny (Martha) Tanner
of DeKalb, TX, her daughter, Sandra (Reuben) Hinojosa of Eustis, FL, 6 grandchildren, Winston Tanner, Roper Cox, Tina Snyder,
Jeniece Henson, Bruce Hinojosa, and Jason Jones, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services
will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Midway Cemetery in Mayo. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home of Mayo.
TANNER, Bradley Cole Tanner
Master Bradley Cole Tanner, 3 month old son of Ronnie C. and Shonia Hogan Tanner of Fitzgerald, GA passed away on
Wednesday, February 2, 2010, at Dorminy Medical Center. Funeral services were Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Paulk Funeral
Home. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Master Bradley was born on October 21, 2010, in Douglas, GA. In addition to
his parents he survived by his sisters and a brother: Katelynn Eve Tanner, Addrianna Hope Tanner and Ronnie Clayton Tanner,
Jr., all of Fitzgerald; grandparents: Rodney and Sheila Hall of Fitzgerald, Steve Griffin of Albany and Sharon Pruitt of Wickes,
AR as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
TANNER, Diana Renee Carroll Tanner
(Abstracted from the 12 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Diana Renee Carroll Tanner, age 48, affectionately known as “Lovey” by family and friends, passed away suddenly at home
Monday (May 9, 2016) after a recent illness. Employed by Walmart in St. Marys, she developed close relationships with her
coworkers and numerous customers during her 20-year service as a licensed certified pharmacy technician. She was a 1985
graduate of Ware County High School moving to St. Marys in 1988. A free spirit, generous and independent, she easily turned
friends into family. She enjoyed time at the beach and fishing with her son, Hunter. She was born Aug. 2, 1967 in Palatka, FL.
She is survived by her son, Hunter Trey Howell of St. Marys, who she adored and was the light of her life. She is also survived
by her parents, Alford John Sr. and Glenda Carroll of Waycross; a brother, John (Vicy) Carroll Jr. of Hahira; a nephew,
Jonathon Bryant Carroll of Hahira; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Her grandparents, Walter and Lois Wilkinson, Luther
Carroll and Virginia and Don LeDrew preceded her in death. The funeral will be held at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home in
Waycross Saturday. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home of Waycross and Allison Memorial Chapel
of St. Marys is in charge of the arrangements.
TANNER, Jasper Tanner
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 December 2009)
Mr. Jasper Tanner, age 85, of Nicholls, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL.
Mr. Tanner, a native of Coffee County, GA, was born on February 4, 1924. He was the son of the late Tillman and Lucy Harper
Tanner. He was a farmer, a WWII Veteran and of the Baptist faith. A brother, Elmer Tanner, preceded him in death. Survivors
include: wife: Lillian Henderson Tanner; son: Victor Ray Tanner of Nicholls, GA; daughters: Sandra (Jerry) Vickers and Sherry
(Danny) Jacobs of Nicholls, GA; sisters: Beadie Carter of Denton, GA, Bertha Mancil of Nicholls, GA; brother, Ossie Tanner, of
Melbourne, FL; grandchildren: Ryan Tanner, Jade Tanner, Martin Vickers, Miranda Vickers, Rita Jacobs, Shanda Jacobs and
Amelia Jacobs. Funeral services were Friday, December 11, 2009, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Forest Grove
Church Cemetery in the Wilsonville Community. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, John Wayne Tanner
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 27, 2005)
John Wayne Tanner, 57, of Waycross, died late Sunday (Sept. 25, 2005) night at his residence after an extended illness. Born
in Alma to the late John Wesley Tanner and Annie Taylor Tanner, he made his home in the Waycross area for most of his life.
He worked in the construction business as a home builder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Tanner. Survivors
include four daughters, Christal Roberts (husband Aaron), of Aiken, S.C., Tonya Allman (husband Allan), of Waycross, Rebecca
Swanger (husband Joseph), of Baxley, and Nickie Griffin (husband Cliff), of Waycross; his grandchildren, Skylar Conley, of
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Aiken, S.C., Shelby Roberts, of Aiken, S.C., Amber Allman and Alexis Allman, both of Waycross, Tristian Swanger, of Baxley,
Gage Griffin, Evan Griffin and Leanna Griffin, all of Waycross; three brothers, Larry Tanner (wife Belinda), of Jesup, Tony
Tanner (wife Lucille), of Alma, and Kenny Tanner (wife Kathy), of Jesup; four sisters, Wannell Chancey (husband Stanley), of
Waycross, Joann Watson (husband David), of Blackshear, Gail Nipper (fiance Larry Johnson), and Mary Wilber (husband
Frances), of Darien; a special friend, Shirell Kicklighter (wife Ambia), of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wolf Pitt
Cemetery in Alma. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by
signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. (Waycross Journal Herald September 29, 2005)
A funeral for John Wayne Tanner was held Wednesday afternoon at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe
Chancey officiating. Burial was in Wolf Pitt Cemetery in Alma. Active pallbearers were Bo Tanner, Jonah Tanner, Jay Cothern,
Jamie Nelson, Steamer Chancey, Chad Nipper and Ben West. Honorary pallbearers were Shirell Kicklighter, Chad Nipper, Larry
M. Tanner and Eric Johnson. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, Lillian Fales Tanner
Mrs. Lillian Fales Tanner, age 93, of Dewberry Rd. in Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was married to the late Lynn Tanner and was the daughter of Rev.
Daniel Wesley and Addie Merrell Barber Fales. She is survived by 2 daughters: Lynette T. Cornelison of Douglas, GA; Elizabeth
(Jerry) Baldwin of Douglas, GA; stepdaughter: Melva McDonald of Willacoochee, GA; 11 grandchildren: Donna Lynn Butler, Terry
Barrington, C. V. Tanner, Shane Tanner, Lana Gillis, Jeffrey Tanner, Teresa Polino and Mac Cornelison, Bart Baldwin, Sharon
Crews and Cam Baldwin; step-grandchildren: Mike Rogers and Jacquelyn Vickers; 28 great- grandchildren; 13 great-great
grandchildren; four step-great -grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by two sons: Dr.
Clyde Tanner and Wallace Tanner, and husband Lewis Harper. Funeral services were at Harrell Grove Baptist Church Friday,
January 29, 2010. Interment was held in the Harrell Grove Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, Lou Annie McKinnon Tanner
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 14 July 2014)
Mrs. Lou Annie McKinnon Tanner, age 91, of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Shady Acres Health and
Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on December 2, 1922, in Douglas, GA, to the late
Dennis McKinnon and Annie Gillispie McKinnon. Survivors include 1 daughter, Mary Tanner Bowen of Douglas, GA; 1 stepson,
William D. Tanner of Moore, SC; 1 grandson, Samuel Mark Bowen of Douglas, GA; 1 brother, Henry Lloyd McKinnon of Douglas,
GA; 1 sister, Mozelle Fish of Douglas, GA; special niece, Donna O’Berry of Blackshear, GA; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Tanner, infant son, McCoy Tanner, two sisters, Hazel Sims and Etheal McKinnon,
and two brothers, Jessie McKinnon and Alfred McKinnon. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Southview Church of
God. Interment followed at Reedy Branch Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TANNER, Maggie Brower Tanner
Mrs. Maggie Brower Tanner, age 100, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at home after an extended
illness. Mrs. Tanner, a native of Screven County, GA, was born on October 23, 1909. She was the daughter of the late David
Austin and Ellen Lambert Brower. She was the widow of the late Harvey Tanner. Survivors include 1 son: James M. (Mary)
Tanner of Big Canoe, GA; daughter: Janet Harrell of Bainbridge, GA and Margaret (Joe) Day of Douglas, GA; 9 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 12, at First Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, Mary Ann Tanner
(Abstracted from the 23 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Ann Tanner, age 49, of Alma, passed away Saturday (Feb. 20, 2016) at her residence after a short illness. She was
preceded in death by her step-father, William Ruben Greer. She was a member of Campground United Methodist and worked
with Simmons Mattress Company for many years. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Greg Tanner of Alma; her mother,
Mary Lee Dyal Greer of Nicholls; her father, Walter Woodard of Cedar Town, her step-mother, Bobbie of Cedar Town; 1 son,
Gregory Brian (Regina) Tanner of Alma; 1 brother, James (Janet) Woodard of Madison; several step-brothers and step-sisters;
and 3 grandchildren, Peyton, Mason and Alayna Tanner, of Alma. The funeral will be Wednesday at Crosby Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Campground Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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TANNER, Nancy Delene Tanner
We pause today to pay our respects to Nancy Delene Tanner. She was the daughter of Helen A. Adams-Vest and Arval V. Vest.
Nancy was born September 19, 1953, in Chino, CA. We were blessed with the best mother there ever was. She was a
compassionate, loving and giving woman. She helped anyone she could and often put her own needs last. Nancy loved her family
and friends but above all she loved God. She shared her testimony and spread the love of God with whoever would listen. She
was the epitome of what grandmothers should be. Even though she will be greatly missed, she is in a better place with her
Father. One day we will join her and we will all be together for eternity. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Helen A.
Adams-Vest and Arval V. Vest; a brother, Robert Vest; and maternal grandmother, Nancy Keys. She leaves to cherish her
precious memories, a devoted and loving husband, Sam Reed; children, Travis Bolt, Christy Tanner, Courtney Tanner, Jacob
Tanner and Angel Gaytan; siblings, Ann Simmons and Jim Vest; grandchildren, Ally Bolt, Adia Hines, Brooke Hines, Serenity
Harper, Lilly Harper, Jonathan Harper and Aleah Tanner; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, July 6,
2013, at the Crossroads Church in Douglas, Georgia. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas,
Georgia. McIver Funeral Home, Inc. of Douglas, Georgia, was in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, Roy Fernell Tanner
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia June 1 st, 2012)
Roy Fernell Tanner died Tuesday (May 29, 2012) after a short stay with Columbus Hospice. He was born to the late Amos
Tanner and the late Rita Rigdon Tanner in Bacon County. He graduated from Bacon County High School in 1950 and was happy to
maintain those connections and never missed a high school reunion. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the
Korean War, training other young men in boot camp in San Antonio, Texas. He was always focused on education for himself and
his family. He went to South Georgia College and served as president of the student body and editor of the college yearbook.
He and his first wife, Nancy, earned bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Georgia in Athens. His degrees in
journalism and public relations served as the launching point for a career that included radio announcer, assistant professor for
radio and TV, producer and host of the “Growing South” show which later became “Georgialand” and “Inquiry.” He was
recognized with multiple awards for this work. After 10 years at UGA, he transferred to Columbus College which became
Columbus State University. He served as director of development and worked with many sectors of the college as it grew,
added land and added programs. He was recognized as an honorary alumnus of Columbus College before retirement. After 31
years of educational service, he became a certified financial planner with Lincoln Financial Group continuing to focus on the
retirement needs of educators and non-profit workers. He served on many boards ad nonprofit fundraising efforts and was
active in church through his life. One of the boards he served on was the creation of Columbus Hospice. He was blessed to
experience their care and compassion at the end of his life.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Nancy Lera Jarrard Tanner, an infant sister, Marlene, and brother,
James Olas Tanner. He is survived by his wife, Annette Fraser Tanner; his daughter, Nancy Elizabeth “Beth” Tappan (husband
Hugh Tappan); and grandsons, Carter, Tanner and Rigdon; his son, Michael Roy Tanner and granddaughters Carson Katherine and
Hallie Elizabeth; his brother A.W. “Dub” Tanner (wife Susan); five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and two step-greatgrandchildren. The funeral was scheduled to be held at Big Creek Baptist Church in Alma today. A Columbus memorial service
will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Crosby Funeral Home of Alma is in charge of arrangements.
TANNER, Voncile Tanner
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 29 November 2010)
Mrs. Voncile Tanner, age 70, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended
illness. Mrs. Tanner was the daughter of the late Richard and Beulah Stewart Hester born on May 30, 1940, in Broxton, GA. She
was an owner/operator of a restaurant in Douglas and Valdosta for 28 years and a member of St. Mark’s Methodist Church. She
was loved by her family and many friends. Funeral services were Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband: Dwight Wayne Tanner of Douglas, GA; 1 son: Roger Wayne
(Peggy) Tanner of Forsyth, GA; 1 daughter: Angela DeAnne (Ronald) Summerlin; grandsons: Steven Wayne Tanner and
Christopher Wayne Tanner; great granddaughter: Lilly Ann Elaine Tanner; sisters: Virginia Cooper of Broxton, GA,
JeneldaThornton of Lilburn, GA; brothers: Jessie Hester of Stockbridge, GA, Billy Wayne Hester of San Antonio, TX; and
several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TANTON, Ervin A. Tanton
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Ervin A. Tanton, 78, died April 23 at the home of his son, John Tanton, north of Greenville, after an extended illness. He is
survived also by another son, M. E. Tanton, of Apalachicola; and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Dykes, of Vernon; and Mrs. Irene
Quattlebaum, of Columbus, GA. Funeral services were held Monday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in
Evergreen Cemetery.
TAPLEY, Amy Cason Tapley
(Abstracted from the 30 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Amy Cason Tapley, age 42, of Waycross, died Tuesday (April 28, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Jacksonville, FL, after a
brief illness. She was born in Waycross to Calvin Thomas Cason and Jackie Rowell Cason and lived here most of her life. She was
a master cosmetologist and worked at Hair Plus, Ambience and currently worked at Phil’s Creative Touch. She was a member of
Deenwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Thomas Cason, and one brother, David Allen Cason.
Survivors include her husband, Otis Eugene Tapley Jr., of Waycross; 3 sons, Cameron Tapley, David Tapley and Jared Tapley, all
of Waycross; her mother, Jackie Rowell Cason of Waycross; 1 brother, Terry (Pam) Cason of Waycross; 1 nephew, Andy Cason;
great-nephew, Quenton Cason; and great-niece, Cherokee Cason. There will be no service, memorialization will be by cremation.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TAPLEY, Elva Tapley
Elva Tapley, age 95, died Monday (April 25, 2016) at Clinch Healthcare in Homerville after an extended illness. She was a native
of Philadelphia, PA, but lived most of her life in Clearwater, FL, and Waycross where she was formerly employed as a Certified
Nursing Assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Hutchinson and Anna Nixon Hutchinson, one son, Edwin
Tapley, and two brothers, Robert and Don Hutchinson. Survivors include one daughter, Winnie (Frankie) Hayes of Blackshear;
two grandchildren, Rebecca Hayes and Sarah Dowling and four great-grandchildren, Tristen Smart, Noah Dowling, Gentry Gibbs
and Elijah Dowling. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TARLOWSKI, Leah Rosenthal Tarlowski
Mrs. Leah Rosenthal Tarlowski, wife of Mr. J. Tarlowski, passed away April 1 in the Madison County Memorial Hospital following
a lengthy illness. Mrs. Tarlowski was born in Poland in 1877. She was married to Mr. Tarlowski in Savannah, GA in 1896. Three
children were born to this union, one dying in infancy. Survivors are the bereaved husband, one daughter, Mrs. M. Wexler of
this city, and one son, Mr. Louie Tarlowski of Little Rock, AR, one granddaughter, Diana Jane Wexler, one sister, Mrs. M. Stein
of Jacksonville, and a niece, Mrs. Sam Lazarus of Valdosta. Interment was held in the Valdosta Cemetery Monday morning.
TARRANT, Bobby Tarrant
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 January 2011)
Mr. Bobby Tarrant, age 71, of Ocilla, GA passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Irwin County Hospital. Funeral
services were Monday, January 3, 2011, at Holt Baptist Church. Interment followed in Holt Cemetery. Mr. Tarrant was born on
August 3, 1939, in Douglas to the late Joshua A. and Rachel Nipper Tarrant. He lived in Ocilla most of his life and was a retired
mechanic and tire changer for Barfield’s Service Station. Mr. Tarrant was a member of Holt Baptist Church. He is survived by
his wife of 49 years: Reba Tarrant of Ocilla; sons and daughter-in-law: Bobby Lee Tarrant and James “Buddy” Tarrant, both of
Wray and John and Tina Tarrant of Tifton; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary and
John Henry Whidden of Douglas, and Sarah and David Whidden of Augusta; brother: Billy Tarrant of Douglas; several nieces
and nephews. Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.
TARRANT, Lee Tarrant
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011)
Mr. Lee Tarrant, age 80, Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an
extended illness. Mr. Tarrant was employed by Fleetwood as a carpenter. A graveside service was Saturday, March 5, 2011, in
the Harrell Grove Church Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter: Marilyn (Clyde) Bennett of Douglas, GA; sons: Eddie L. (Diane)
Tarrant, Wendell (Jeannie) Tarrant, both of Douglas, GA, Craig (Ruby) Tarrant of Jacksonville, FL; brothers: Travis (Crissie)
Tarrant of Hampshire, TN, James Olen Tarrant of Ocean Way, FL; sisters: Lurlyne McGregor, Maxine Binkley and Jody Jones
all of Jacksonville, FL; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
TARVER, Edward Jordan Tarver
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 9, 1954)
Edward Jordan Tarver, 54, of Adel, GA died Monday morning in the Quitman Hospital from injuries received in an automobile
collision Sunday night on the Madison-Quitman Highway north of Cherry Lake.
TARVER, Geneva Tarver
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 9, 1970)
Geneva Tarver, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Martin of Madison, FL died Friday September 15, 1970 after a short illness
in the Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, NY. She attended the public schools in Madison County. She leaves to mourn a devoted
husband, Mr. Johny Tarver of Geneva, NY; three children, Randolph Martin, Belinda Martin, both of Madison, FL; and Jack
Tarver of Geneva, NY; one brother, Mr. B. J. Martin of Opalocka, FL; one sister, Miss Coty Martin of Geneva, NY; one father-inlaw, Mr. James Tarver of Pills View, AL; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Martin of Opalocka, FL; Mrs. Ida B. Peterson of
Gary, IN; Mrs. Mary L. Estweek of Chicago, IL; Mrs. Daisy Jackson of Jacksonville, nine uncles, Mr. Jonas Brinson and B.
Johnson, both of Madison; Mr. Lemmie Johnson of Lake City, FL; Mr. Eddie Johnson of Palatka, FL; Mr. Peter Johnson of
Columbia, SC; Mr. Willie Johnson of Suffolk, VA; Mr. J. W. Johnson and Fred Johnson, both of Geneva, NY; Mr. Jim Martin of
Lakeside; six aunts, Bettie Hudson of Madison; Martha Freeman of Sarasota, FL; Rosa Bell Brinson of Stanly, NY; Mrs. Josie
Gallon of Madison, FL; Mrs. Maggie Smith of Lakeland, FL; Mrs. Estella Fortus of Tampa, FL and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday October 3rd at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Tillman and Wright Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements.
TATE, Billy Edward Tate
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Billy Edward Tate, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Raleigh County, WV, to the
late Basil Tate and Phyllis Waddell Tate. Coming from Georgia, he had lived in Perry since 1981. Mr. Tate worked as a heavy
equipment operator for 20 years at Gilman Lumber Company. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, mud bogging, grilling and
watching westerns. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Tate in 2008 and his daughter, Brandie Sparks in 2009.
Survived by 2 sons; Brian Tate, Beau (Kelli) Tate, a brother, Mike Tate, a sister, Debby English, (6) grandchildren, all of Perry,
FL, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will hold a celebration of life service to be announced at a later
date.
TATE, Mrs. Florida Jones Tate
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 20, 1948)
Mrs. C. L. Tate died Tuesday morning February 17, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Brady in this city, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday. Interment was in Brady Cemetery near Lee. Mrs. Florida Jones Tate was born 57 years
ago in Madison County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William G. Jones, a prominent Madison family. She was married to Mr.
Charles L. Tate, who preceded her in death on September 6, 1931. Survivors are an aunt, Mrs. J. A. Brady, five daughters, Mrs.
Sam Breeden and Mrs. Lewis Welch, both of Madison; Miss Guida Tate and Mrs. Edna Smith, both of Quitman, GA and Miss
Mildred Tate, of Greensboro, GA. One son, Howard Tate, also preceded his mother in death. Also surviving are two brothers,
Brady Jones, of Long Beach, CA and William G. Jones, of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Mrs. A. I. Rowe and Minnie Jones, of
Arcadia,
TATUM, Charles Alvin Tatum
(Abstracted from the 1 October 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Charles Alvin Tatum, age 79, of Patterson, passed away Sunday (Sept. 28, 2014) at his residence. Born in
Waycross, Oct. 22, 1934, he lived in Utah for several years before moving to Pierce County in 2009. He enlisted in the U.S. Air
Force in 1954 and retired in 1978 after 24 years of service. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the
Department of Defense, retiring from there in the mid ‘90’s. He was fortunate enough to have traveled to all 50 states and
many countries during his lifetime. He was an avid Harley-Davidson Motorcycle rider and a true lover of Corvettes. He enjoyed
spending time with his special nephews, Caleb, Cole, Kyle, Alex, Tatum and Josh, often working on cars. He was of the Protestant
faith and will be remembered as a man who loved everyone. He was a son of the late Charles Alvin Sr. and Cleo Tuten Tatum. He
was also preceded in death by a sister, Doll Tatum Jacobs. Survivors include 2 sisters, Geneva (Buirel) James, of Waycross, and
Penny Martin, of Atlanta; his nieces, Dollene (Jimmy) Dinkins, Robin Brown, Penny Schulze, Sandy (Jim) Melton, Pam (Todd)
Hendrix, and Wendy (Jay) Boland; his nephews, Caleb, Coke, Kyle, Alex, Tatum and Josh; and several other relatives. The family
will have a private memorial service at a later date. Memorialization is by cremation. Memorials may be made to the Baptist
Children’s Home, 9420 Blackshear Highway, Baxley, GA 31513. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the
arrangements.
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TATUM, David Layton Tatum, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 6, 2010)
Mr. David Layton Tatum, Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Heritage House of Crestwood. Mr. Tatum
was born December 10, 1945, in Ware County, to the late David L. Tatum, Sr. and Susie Mae Carter Tatum. He was employed by
BWay Corp. as a lift truck driver, a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, and a Veteran for the U.S. Army. Survivors
are his wife, Mary Strickland Tatum of Homerville; a son, David Layton Tatum III of Waycross; two step-daughters and sonsin-law, Wanda and Jimmy Futch, and Carolyn and Joe Sherrod all of Homerville; a brother, Larry W. Tatum of Albuquerque, NM;
one grandchild; five step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Tatum
were held Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in the church
cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Tatum Family.
TATUM, Hazel Marie Crawford Tatum
(Abstracted from the February 17, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Hazel Marie Crawford Tatum, age 87, died Sunday (Feb. 15, 2015) at the Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an
extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County. She was a graduate of Manor High School and a
member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Ware County Homemakers Club for 61 years and a
lifetime member of Emerson Park PTA. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Toomer Crawford and Alma Thrift Crawford.
She was married to the late James Hamilton Tatum and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Misener (late
husband, Al), and a brother, Hilton Crawford. She is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara (Larry) Dickson, Janice (Jerry) Brown,
and Marva Tatum, all of Waycross; 2 sons, Lawrence (Annette) Tatum Sr. and Chris (Jennifer) Tatum, both of Waycross; 11
grandchildren, Shawn Smoak, Craig Smoak, Hamp Tatum, John Dyal, Butch Misener, Bob Dyal, Dalton Tatum, Simone Croft, Kelly
Murray, Chrissa Johns and Jenna Tatum; 18 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren, David Dickson, Larry Dickson, Jimmy
Dickson, Kenny Dickson, Jeffrey Dickson, Jonathan Brown and Joshua Brown; 5 sisters, Laverne Herrin, of Waycross, Faye
Butler, of Waycross, Brenda Henderson, of Jesup, Betty Carol Robbins, of Waycross, and Lynne Burns, of Jesup; 3 brothers,
Boyce Crawford, Benny Crawford and Keith Crawford, all of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be
Wednesday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
TATUM, Jack Tatum
(Abstracted from the 28 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jack Tatum, age 56, died suddenly Wednesday (Aug. 26, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in
Waycross and lived most of his life in Ware County. He was also a member of Swamp Road Baptist Church and formerly
employed with Clayton Homes of Waycross. He was son of the late Cleve Tatum and Burie Griffin. He was preceded in death by
four siblings, John C. Tatum Jr., Randy Tatum, Mary Tatum and Marie Tatum. He is survived by his wife, Sue Tatum of
Blackshear; 3 sons, Mark Tompkins. of Orlando, FL, Mitch (Amy) Tompkins of Blackshear, and Matthew Tompkins of Blackshear;
8 grandchildren, Taylor Tompkins, Griffin Tompkins, Layton Tompkins, Garrett Tompkins, Rhyan Tompkins, Miller Tompkins,
Mattox Tompkins and Mara Tompkins; 2 sisters, Virginia (Charles) Thomas of Waycross, and Hazel (Joe) Wade of Blackshear; 1
brother, Dewey (Karen) Griffin of Blackshear; 1 step-brother, Michael (Dale) Griffin of Brantley County; 1 step-sister, Judy
(Calvin) McDonald of Brantley County; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Swamp Road Baptist
Church with burial in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TATUM, JohnTatum
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Echols County Echo, February 29, 2012)
John Tatum, 73, of Statenville, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Winterhaven, Fla., at his daughter’s residence. He
was born in Colquitt County on May 10, 1938, to the late Robert Joseph and Jessie Mae (Lexworth) Tatum. He was of the
Church of God faith. He farmed all of his life. Mr. Tatum is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy Tatum of Statenville; son,
Jamie Tatum of Statenville; daughters, Terry Woodruff of Indian Town, Fla., Carrie Walker, Sherri Yeako, Denise Moore all of
Winter haven, Fla., Linda Quiggins of Statenville; sisters, Maldene Walker of Winter Haven, Fla., Grace Tatum of Winter haven,
Fla., Mary Ann Billens of De Belle, Fla., Daphene Walker of Pelham; brothers, Cecil Tatum of Moorehaven, Fla., Gene Tatum of
Lake Placid, Fla., Carol Tatum of Dothan, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.,
Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Statenville Church of God. Officiating was Brother Joey Castleberry. Burial followed in
Statenville City Cemetery. Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com Music Funeral Services of
Valdosta served the Tatum family.
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TATUM, Misty Tatum
(Abstracted from the September 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Misty Tatum, age 36, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2014) at Mayo Health System in Waycross following a
brief illness. Born in Waycross Aug. 15, 1978, she lived in Pierce County all of her life. She was a homemaker and will be
remembered as a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Tatum. Survivors include 2 daughters, Macie
Palerino and Morgan Palerino, both of Grovetown; 3 sons, Noah Adams, of Harlem, Colt Fallaw, and Thomas Cochram, both of
Grovetown; father and step-mother, Avery and Linda Eason, of Grovetown; 2 sisters, Amanda Eason, of Grovetown, and Jennifer
Overton, of Harlem; 1 brother, Don King, of Blackshear; her maternal grandmother, Mary Hickox, of Blackshear; and several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization will be by
cremation. There will be no public visitation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TATUM, Nettie McCall Tatum
Nettie McCall Tatum, age 79, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday there. Mrs. Tatum was a native of Madison and was first married
many years ago to the late Charlie Carroll. She had been a resident of Jacksonville for fifty years. Survivors are a daughter,
Mrs. Paul Speh, and two grandsons, Paul Speh, Jr., and Charles Speh, all of Tallahassee. Graveside services were held Thursday
in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
TATUM, Pearl Melton Tatum
Pearl Melton Tatum, 90, died Sunday (May 24, 2015) at her daughter’s residence in Pierce County following an extended illness.
She was a native of Schlatterville but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was married to the late James E. Tatum and
was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Madison Melton and Minnie Muriel Pittman Melton, and a daughter, Dian Thrift,
five brothers, Fleming Melton, Mitchell Melton, Linzie Melton, Eugene Melton, Cecil Melton, two sisters, Ruby Thrift and Lucille
Haynes, and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Melton. She was retired from United Family Life Insurance Company. She was a member of
Bible Heritage Church, the Pythian Sisters, Areme Chapter No. 101 Order of the Eastern Star and the Gideon Auxiliary.
Survivors include 1 son, James (Linda) Tatum, of Callahan, FL; 3 daughters, Lynda (Robert) Bennett, of Blackshear, Nancy (the
late Jack M.) Wright, of Waycross, Gloria (the late Ronnie) Hurst, of Brantley County; her grandchildren, Charlie (Paula) Thrift,
of Waycross, Julie (Terry, deceased) Peacock, of Waycross, Tom (Keri) Thrift, of Jamestown, ND, Jesse (Alicia) Thrift, of
Waycross, Tate (Cissy) Tatum, of Yulee, FL, Sherry (Roy) Beverly, of Waycross, Gene (Carolyn) Tatum, of Jacksonville, FL, Tim
Curry, of Jacksonville, FL, Paul (Heather) Curry, of Palm Coast, FL, Elicia Curry, of Callahan, FL, Robbie (Scott) Beahan, of
Blackshear, Bobbie (Shannon) Walker, of Blackshear, Jackie (Chris) Thomas, of Kingsland, J. M. (Michelle) Wright, of
Blackshear, Mary Beth (Timmy) Johns, of Schlatterville, Ronnie (Shannon) Hurst Jr., of Schlatterville, T. J. (Rachel) Heintz, of
Louisville, KY; 55 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Eugene (Mary) Melton, of Kingsland; 2 sisters,
Nell Morgan, of Kingsland, Jeanette (Curtis) Hersey, of Waycross; 1 brother-in-law, Laverne Haynes, of Waycross; and 5
sisters-in-law, Frances Melton, of Waycross, Geneva Melton, of Brantley County, Juanita Tatum, of Waycross, Mary Melton, of
Kingsland, and Lynette Melton, of Waycross. A funeral will be Wednesday at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TATUM, Sharon Marguerite Lee Tatum
Sharon Marguerite Lee Tatum, 57, of Waycross, died Tuesday (Nov. 12, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after
a sudden illness. She was born in Waycross and lived here most of her life. She was a licensed practical nurse and always
enjoyed caring for elderly people. She enjoyed sports, mainly basketball. She was a faithful member of Sweat Memorial Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Prevatt Lee. After her mother’s death she was a big help to her
father, caring for him. Survivors include her father, R.T. Lee, of Waycross; 2 sisters, Connie (Mike) Bryson, of Blackshear,
Bonnie (Coleman) Peacock, of Cleveland, TN; 1 niece, Cristi (Tinker) Blount, of Waycross; 3 nephews, Kevin (Shannon) Steedley,
of Waycross, and Brett Peacock and Kyle Peacock, both of Cleveland, TN. A funeral will be held Thursday at Sweat Memorial
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TATUM, Susie M. Tatum
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 5, 2008)
Susie M. Carter Tatum, 87, of Waycross, died Tuesday morning (March 4, 2008) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities
after an extended illness. She was born on Billy's Island in the Okefenokee Swamp and moved toWaycross when she married.
She was a seamstress. Her parents were the late Tom Carter and Susie Craven Carter. In addition to her parents, she was
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preceded in death by her husband, David Layton Tatum; four sisters, Nola Mizell, Becky Carter, Louise Hendrix and Alice Dixon;
three brothers, John Carter, Joe Carter and Charles "Bud" Carter. Survivors include two sons, David Tatum (Mary), of
Homerville, Larry Tatum (Lea), of Rio Rancho, N.M.; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Carter,
Fernandina Beach, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 at Miles-Odum
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 at
the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge
TAYLOR, A. T. Taylor
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 20, 1963)
Mr. A. T. “Nub” Taylor, age 65, of Greenville died early Tuesday at his home in Greenville. He was a lifelong resident of Madison
County. Before his extended illness he was employed by the telephone company for some years. Surviving him are his wife Mrs.
Addie Smith Taylor and one daughter Mrs. Augusta Barclay, both of Greenville; a granddaughter; a brother Redding T. Taylor,
of Miami; two sisters, Mrs. Marandie Andrews, of Greenville and Mrs. Georgia Anderson, of New Smyrna Beach. Funeral services
were held Wednesday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Addie Lorene Taylor
(Abstracted from the 29 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Addie Lorene Taylor, age 72, died Sunday (June 28, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after extended illness.
She was born in Adel to the late Lori Austin Tyson and Virdia Willene Sweat, but made Blackshear her home for the past 35
years. She was married to the late Lewis Edward Taylor for 40 years and worked for Bowen’s Dairy for 25 years. She attended
University Boulevard Church of God and enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies. In addition to her parents and husband,
she was preceded in death by a brother, Lori Austin Tyson Jr., and three sisters, Elva Cherry, Victoria Smart and Eva Kay
Booth. She is survived by 2 sons, James Dale (Mary) Taylor of Plant City, FL, Jeffery Wayne (Tina) Taylor of Blackshear; 6
grandchildren, Christina (Reggie) Branson, Jeffery (Jennifer) Taylor Jr., Chris (Amber) Taylor, Kayla (Erick) Bloomfield, Chance
(Stephanie) Taylor, and James (Becky) Taylor; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Virginia Alderman and Gladys Hall; 3 brothers,
James Edward Tyson, Thomas Wayne Tyson and Terry Allen Tyson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The
family will receive friends at her residence, 7017 Highway 121 South, Blackshear, on Thursday afternoon. A funeral will be
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TAYLOR, Angela King Taylor
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 3 February 2015)
Angela King “Angie” Taylor, age 68, died Thursday, January 29, 2015, in the presence of her four sons. She courageously battled
cancer for two years, which was the cause of death. Born March 14, 1946 in Ware County, GA to Johnny B. and Myrtice King,
Angie graduated from Fitzgerald High School, Fitzgerald, GA and attended Valdosta State University. She held the title of
Miss Fitzgerald in 1963. Angie has held many other titles throughout her life and will be especially remembered as devoted
wife, loving mother, prayer warrior, excellent hostess, little league coach, Broadleaf trucking payroll expert, and garden club
member. She loved to decorate anything, put together flower arrangements, teach Vacation Bible School, and be a caring friend.
She was a member of First Baptist Church Monticello, Monticello, FL. Angie was the loving wife of the late Gerald Frederick
Taylor, Sr. for 44 years. She is survived by her pride and joy, her 4 sons and their families: Phillip (Linsey) Taylor and daughters
Caroline and Clara Grace of Monticello, FL, Kevin (Kathi) Taylor and children Lexi and Pearson of Thomasville, GA, Gerald (Dana)
Taylor, Jr., and children Gerald III and Anna Kate of Bluffton, SC, Steadman (Hillary) Taylor of Moultrie, GA; 4 sisters: Martha
Forrester of Snellville, GA, Carol Register, of Hoschton, GA, Johnell Hobbs of Bessemer, AL, and Chris Music of Waycross, GA.
A memorial Service was held Saturday, January 31, at First Baptist Church in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions are welcome and should be made to the First Baptist Church Monticello general fund at 325 West Washington
Street, Monticello, FL 32344.
TAYLOR, Arthur Lawrence Taylor
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 11 June 2014)
Virginia Beach - Arthur F. Taylor, age 93, formerly of E. Sparrow Road, Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
March 2, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 29, 1920 in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Rosser E. and Mary
Fayssoux Taylor and husband of the late Uva S. Taylor. He retired as a Civil Service planner/estimator/supervisor. Mr. Taylor
loved golf (having multiple holes-in-one to his credit), sailing, camping, family vacations, and photography. He also loved fixing
anything and going to flea markets. He was a member of Toastmasters and Elizabeth River Baptist Church. He is survived by 1
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daughter, Diane (William) Winn; 1 son, Robert (Beverly) Taylor; 6 grandchildren, Lauren Coleman, David Lowery, Lisa (Jessie)
Odango, Jennifer Taylor (Philipp) Bocker, Ashley Taylor, Lexie Taylor; 2 great-grandchildren, Jamie Armstrong and Jessica
Armstrong. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Arthur Lawrence Taylor; two brothers, Bruce and Lewis Taylor;
and a sister Muriel Gregory. A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 11, at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian
River Road, Virginia Beach.
TAYLOR, Barbara Ann Taylor
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010)
Mrs. Barbara Ann Taylor, age 62, of Alma passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Bacon County Hospital. She
was a native of Montgomery County, but lived in Alma the past twenty two years. Barbara was daughter of the late Wendell
Braddy and Helen Allmond Braddy and preceded in death by two brothers, Myron and Daniel Braddy. Survivors include her
husband of thirty years: J. T. Taylor, Sr. of Alma; 2 sons: James Thomas Taylor, Jr. and Brad (Casey) Taylor of Alma; 2
daughters: Teresa Hart (Michael) Hutcheson of Douglas and Crystal Taylor (Tony) Kirkland of Alma; 9 grandchildren: Jeremy
(Heidi) Taylor, Justin (Abbi) Hart, Matthew (Vanna) Taylor, Halen, Caitlyn and Kevin (Melissa) Kirkland, Kristy (Travis) Thomas,
Anthony (Skylar) Kirkland and Johnny Scott; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service were
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Westside Congregational Methodist Church. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Crosby
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Bea O’Brien Taylor
VIRGINIA BEACH – Bea Burns Taylor of Virginia Beach, VA, 71, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband,
family and friends in the arms of her eldest son early on December 5, 2011. Bea was born on May 27, 1940 and had lived in Lake
City with her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Joe P. Burns, Sr., before moving to Perry in 1957 to live with her beloved uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Burns, Jr. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her uncle Joe. She is survived by her
loving aunt, Dorothy (Dot) H. Burns of Perry; her “sisters” Bonnie Burns Glover (and Bonnie’s children, Cara Sadler (Luke) Hill
and Gray Sadler) of Tallahassee, and Barbara Jo Burns; and her “brother” Morgan W. Burns both of Perry; and many dear
cousins and friends. She loved them all – more than she could ever say. On March 20, 1971, she married the love of her life, Pete
Taylor, Captain USN (ret.) and embarked on the adventurous role of a Naval aviator’s wife. Her proudest accomplishments after
marrying Pete were her two sons, John and Jay Taylor both born while stationed at NAS Jacksonville and now of Virginia Beach.
To her boys she gave her whole heart, a fierce love of family, unwavering loyalty and her other mother, “mother ocean.” Despite
being raised by a bunch of Gators, Bea attended Florida State University and though she claimed to be a FSU “fan,” continued
to enthusiastically support her Gator family throughout her life, proudly sporting orange and blue and passing this torch to her
sons. Bea Taylor was our mother, “Mama Bea” or “Aunt Bea” or simply “Ma” to countless people, and Pete’s wife—in his words,
“his life.” She claimed us all with her unique charm, sparkling laughter with her down-to-earth ways and keen sense of humor.
She told us like it is boldly and lived passionately. She loved with a sincerity that was humbling in its depth and made all her
friends proud to call her one. She would leave us like always, “Had a good time. Bye.” Bea will be interred with her family in
Perry, Florida on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Pineview Memorial Gardens. She wanted her men to throw a “really big” party for
all the friends and “family” in Virginia Beach and so they will when they return from dipping their toes in the waters of her
Cedar Island, Florida.
TAYLOR, Ben. R. Taylor
Ben. R. Taylor, age 73, died Wednesday (Aug. 12, 2015) at his residence after a short illness. He resided most of his life in
Waycross and was better known for the 57 years he was employed at Eldridge Hardware. He served on the Ware County
Planning Commission and was a former member of the Waycross Lions Club. He was also the chairman of Satilla Regional Water
and Sewer Authority for 12 years. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman and airplane pilot. He was the son of the late
Claude Dale Taylor and Melba Chairs Taylor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Taylor. Survivors include his
significant other, Winifred Godbolt of Waycross; 5 step-children, Elaine (Johnny) Bailey, Paula (Yancy) Mixon, Bill Godbolt,
Jimmy Godbolt and Mike (April) Godbolt, all of Waycross; special grandson, Todd Godbolt, of Waycross; 15 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Sonya Dale Harrison of Gulf Shores, AL; special brother-in-law, Johnny Taylor of
Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Shiloh
Cemetery in Clinch County. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way,
Waycross, GA 31503.
TAYLOR, Bernice E. Taylor
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(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 4, 2008)
Funeral for Bernice E. Taylor, 82, who died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2008), will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at New Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church with Pastor James Owens officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Oakland
Cemetery. She was a native of Ft. Myers, FL. She grew up in Americus (Sumter County) where she received her formal
education from the public school system. Her parents were the late Bishop Evans Sr. and Lula Mae Smith Evans. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor, and eight siblings. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, the
senior church, the young women's auxiliary and served as vice president of the mission. She was retired from King Edwards
Cigar Factory. She was a member of Glenmore Chapel No. 7 Order of the Easter Star. Survivors include five sons, Edwin
Henderson Jr., of Virginia, George Henderson, of Houston, Texas, Crawford Henderson, of Madison, Wis., Ernest Henderson
(Betty), of Waycross, and David Henderson, of Savannah; three daughters, Joann Owens (Bo) and Idella Cooper, both of
Waycross, and Diane Rowell, of Valdosta; a granddaughter she raised, Taneka Taylor, of Waycross; two brothers, Bishop Evans
Jr. (Mabel), of Americus, and Otis Evans, of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Vannie Jones, of Waycross; 22 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; a host of other relatives; devoted friends and sisters in Christ, Essie Hand, Blossie Taylor, Marie Daniels, Verdell
Brown and Mary Books. Friends are being received at the Taylor residence, 973 "G" Street. Funeral arrangements are with
Fluker Funeral Home.
TAYLOR, Bert Taylor
Bert Taylor, age 79, died early Wednesday at his home at Hanson where he had been residing for twelve years, engaged in the
grocery business. He was born in Walton, IN and had served in the U. S. Army. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cella Belle Taylor, of
Hanson, five sons, Delbert Taylor, of Kokomo, IN; Wilbur Taylor, of San Francisco; Bertie Taylor and Jackie Taylor, both of
Jacksonville; and Pat Taylor, of Hanson; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Long, of Carmel, IN and Mrs. Roselin Harper, of St.
Petersburg; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Hanson Methodist
Church.
Elmer’s Notes: His obituary did not give a burial location but if you look on http://elmersgenealogycorner.com/ and go to
Madison Cemeteries and check what I found in Hanson United Methodist Church Cemetery in Row 2 I found a Mannie B. Taylor
born 7 August 1881, and died 31 August 1960 – death date would be right and that would make him 79 – the right age. Also
buried next to him is Cilla (note spelling difference) B. Taylor and a Patrick Taylor – born in 1951 which easily could be the son
that was living in Hanson in the obituary.
TAYLOR, Bonnie Jane Taylor
Mrs. Bonnie Jane Taylor, age 69, of Mayo, FL, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at her residence following an extended
illness. Mrs. Taylor was born April 23, 1943 in Conneaut, OH, to the late Frank Walla, and the late former, Leone Jane Rathbun.
She has been a resident of Mayo for the last 9 years after moving from Sarasota, FL. Along with her husband, Mrs. Taylor was
the co-founder and co-operator of Taylors Doughboy Concession’s and traveled the East Coast for many years working at fairs
and special events. She was an avid horse enthusiast and was a member of the Quarter Horse Association, the National Snaffle
Bit Association, and the Florida Palomino Association, where she won 1st in the nation in the Jr. Western Pleasure division in
2008. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. In her spare
time she enjoyed showing horses, gardening, and flowers. Mrs. Taylor is survived by, her husband of 49 years, Norman E. Taylor,
of Mayo, 1 son, Tad J. Taylor (Yulia), of Mayo, 2 daughters, Tawney J. Price, and companion T. J. Dimon, of Mayo, and Tabby Fain
(Larry), of Mayo, 4 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be
Thursday May 24, 2012 in the sanctuary of Airline Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Mayo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following organizations: Dreams Come True, 6803
Southpoint Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32216, or, Airline Baptist Church, 200 NE CR 354, Mayo, FL 32066
TAYLOR, Brooks Taylor
B. Brooks Taylor, of Dalton, died Saturday (May 12, 2007). Known locally as "B.B.," he grew up in Waycross where his family
resided for many years. He graduated from Waycross High School, served in the U.S. Navy and graduated from Georgia Tech
with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brooks and Thelma Taylor, of Waycross, and
beloved daughter, Lauren Taylor Reach. He is survived by his wife, Carol; grandson, Ryan Brooks Reach; and a son-in-law, David
Reach, of Gainesville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Phillip and Fredree Taylor, of Eatonton, W. Lynn and Paulette Taylor, of
Waycross; a sister, Virginia Wahl, of Milledgeville. Funeral will be at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Dalton on Wednesday at 2
p.m. Ashes will be interred at a later date at Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, next to those of his beloved daughter, Lauren
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Elizabeth. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton
Ave., Dalton is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Connie Mae Aspinwall Taylor
Connie Mae Aspinwall Taylor, age 53, died suddenly Friday (Aug. 29, 2014) at her residence. She was a native of Pierce County,
but made her home in Ware County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Floyd Aspinwall and Martha
Melvenie Houston Davis Aspinwall. She was a pharmacy technician with Mayo Clinic Health System at Waycross, formerly Satilla
Regional Medical Center, where she had been employed the past 35 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was
a 1978 graduate of Blackshear High School. Survivors include 1 son, James Andrew “Drew” Taylor, of Waycross; 2 sisters, Judy
Aspinwall (Nicholas) Bradley of Satsuma, FL, and Sheilah A. (T. W.) Smith of Waycross; 1 brother, J. Foye (Marion) Davis, of
Blackshear; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Bradley, Robbie (Angie) Haire, Jeff Davis and Sherry Davis; great-nephews, Michael
Ball and Ethan Davis; and numerous cousins. A funeral will be Friday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Shiloh
Cemetery of Pierce County. Memorial donations are requested to be sent to the Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell
St., Waycross, GA 31501.
TAYLOR, Curtis R. Taylor Sr.
(Abstracted from the October 24, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The homegoing celebration for Curtis R. Taylor Sr. will be Sunday at Emmanuel’s International Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 600
Genoa St. Burial and committal service will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 1118 Porter St. He died
Saturday (Oct. 18, 2014). He was born May 20, 1947, in Telemore, to the late Cuff Rubin “CR” Taylor and Katie Mae Taylor. His
grandparents were the late Elder Horace and Adellar Wesley and the late Andrew and Jeanette Brinkley-Taylor. He lived most
of his life in Waycross. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Taylor Sr., and a daughter, Lisa M. Taylor. He leaves to
cherish his memories his ex-wife, Ronnie Mae Taylor; 7 children, Jacqueline (Harold) Dixon, Barbara (Kenneth) Scriven, Veronica
Taylor, Horace (Jennifer) Taylor, Marcus Taylor, Andrew (Shawanna) Taylor and Curtis Taylor Jr.; 1 brother, Lance Taylor; 1
sister, Wanda Faye Taylor (Larry) Atkinson; and a legacy of 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.
TAYLOR, Daisy Taylor
Daisy Taylor died March 16 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 24 from Shiloh
Baptist Church. Tillman and James Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Dannie Mae Taylor
Mrs. Dannie Mae Taylor, 55, died at her home in Greenville, Saturday morning April 15. She was a native of Greenville. Survivors
are her husband, Redding T. Taylor; four sons, Eugene and Aubrey Taylor, of Jacksonville Beach; Ray, of Houston, TX’ and R. T.
Taylor, of Portsmouth, VA; one daughter, Mrs. Ivey Woods, of Silsbee, TX; four sisters, Mrs. J. H. Smith, of Lamont; Mrs. Sally
Porter, of Perry; Mrs. L. C. Cowart, of Tampa; and Mrs. W. T. Taylor, of Greenville. Funeral services were held Monday in the
Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
TAYLOR, David Lee Taylor
(Abstracted from the April 11, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — David Lee Taylor, age 49, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (April 9, 2014) at his residence following a
sudden illness. Born in Waycross, Nov. 21, 1964, he lived in Ware and Pierce counties most of his life. He was U.S. Air Force
veteran and was currently working for Crosby GMC, Cadillac, Nissan as an automotive technician. He also worked for WalkerJones many years ago. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he co-taught the fifth grade Sunday School class
and also taught, along with his wife, the young AWANA’s group. He enjoyed working in missions and driving the church van to
pick up kids for all sorts of church activities. He loved to go camping and enjoyed riding motorcycles and racing go carts which
he did many years ago. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather and will be remembered as an all-around good man.
He was a son of the late W. Eldon Taylor, and was also preceded in death by his infant grandchildren, the Johnson twins.
Survivors include his wife, Angie Foreman Taylor, of Blackshear; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Summer (Casey) Johnson, Leigha
Taylor and C.J. Bland, all of Blackshear; his mother, Maxine Smith Taylor, of Blackshear; his brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth
Eldon and Karen Taylor, of Marion, NC; 3 grandchildren, Allie Reagan Johnson, Abigail Rylin Johnson and Ava Renea Johnson; and
several aunts, uncles and other relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will be in the
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Waters Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 217 W. Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial
Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Devin Ray Taylor
Services for Devin Ray Taylor, 16, of Thomasville, Ga., are Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel
and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Taylor died Monday, April 19, in Abilene, KS. Born Dec. 2, 1993, in Thomasville, Ga.,
he was a son of Ray Gene Taylor and Stephanie Newbern Eldridge. A student, he attended Thomas County schools and loved to
hunt and fish. Survivors include his father, Ray Gene Taylor and Lynn of Thomasville; mother, Stephanie Newbern Eldridge and
Austin of Abilene, KS; sisters, Chelsea Taylor, Kelly Taylor both of Thomasville; stepsisters, Crystal Gill of Thomasville, Keasha
Williams of Louisiana, Annie Little of Thomasville; grandparents, Margaret and Gene Taylor of Ochlocknee, Robert and Grace
Gill, Jr. of Louisiana; grandmother, Jane Gleaton of Boston; grandfather, Raymond Newbern of Alabama; aunt and uncle, Denise
and Jason Long of Thomasville; uncle, Gary Taylor of Meigs; aunts, Cindy Smith of Meigs, Nancy Smith of Ochlocknee; uncle, Ray
Newbern of Boston; cousins, Kyle White, Joel White, T.C. Smith, Heath Layton, Courtney Taylor, Makala Taylor, Josie Smith,
Little Ray Newbern and Levi Newbern.
TAYLOR, Donald Taylor
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 16th, 2012)
Donald Taylor, 87, of Quitman passed away February 14, 2012 at the Presbyterian Home, Quitman, Ga. Mr. Taylor was born on
Sept. 17, 1924 to Lizzie Mae (Watts) and James Roster Taylor of Brooks County. Mr. Taylor is survived by his two sons Donald
(Dawn) Taylor of Barney, Wilson Taylor of Jacksonville; a daughter, Velma Rhodes (Henry) Bratcher of Tallahassee and a son-inlaw, Junior Pulliam of Madison. He is also survived by his sister; Verlyn Taylor (Winton) Wilson of Warner Robins, Ga., three
brothers-in-law, Charles Bass and Ellis (Gladys) Bass. all of Madison and Jerry (Christine) Bass of Cherry Lake., two sisters-inlaw, Minnie Lee Newborn of Madison and Fannie Mae “Mutt” (George) Purvis of Monticello; eight grandchildren: Michael (Kim)
Taylor of Panama City, Fl., Deidre Taylor of Thomasville, David Taylor and Millie Taylor of Valdosta, Cheryl Revell and Sheldon
(Shannon) Bratcher of Tallahassee, Keith (Tery) Bratcher of Crawfordville, and David Pulliam of Madison. He is also survived by
a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Taylor is predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Marion Wilson Taylor (April 1,
1975), his second wife, Neita Bass Rhodes Taylor (May 20, 2011) a daughter, Evelyn Rhodes Pulliam. He was also preceded in
death by his brother, Wayne Taylor and his sister Amelia Taylor Chapman, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Russell and Lucille
Bass, a brother-in-law, Enoch Newborn, and a brother and sister-in-law, Louie and Carolyn Rhodes. Mr. Taylor lived all of his life
in Brooks County, Ga., except for the three years he spent in service to his country. He graduated from Morven High School in
1942 and enlisted in the US Army entering into active service in 1943 where he served as a radio operator and supply technician
in the Pacific with the Army Engineers in New Guinea and the Philippines reaching the rank of Staff Sgt. He was awarded the
following service awards; The Good Conduct Medal, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two
Bronze Service Stars, The World War II Victory Medal, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars,
Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar. Mr. Taylor returned to Brooks County in 1947 and
began work for the US Post Office, the Quitman Branch until his retirement in 1979. He married Marion Arneita Wilson on Aug.
3, 1947 and they had two sons – Donald “Donnie” and Wilson. Mr. Taylor was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Quitman where he served faithfully many years in various positions – Deacon, Elder, Clerk of the Session, Church Treasurer,
Sunday School Teacher and Trustee. He married Neita Bass Rhodes on Jan. 2, 1976 and they moved to the Ochlawilla
Community where they lived until declining health took them to the assisted living center at the Presbyterian Home, Quitman,
Ga. After his retirement Mr. Taylor was active in NARFE (National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees) and spent many hours
at Moody AFB assisting retirees with their benefits. Graveside services will be held Friday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. in Oak Hill
Cemetery with Rev. Dewey Fountain officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to The Presbyterian Home, 1901 West Screven St., Quitman, Ga. 31643 or
Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd., Quitman, Ga. 31643. Condolences may be conveyed online at
www.maxwellmillerfuneralhome.com Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Eddie David Taylor
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 14, 2011)
Mr. Eddie David Taylor, 56, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, in the Malcom Randall Veterans Administrative Medical
Center, Gainesville, FL, following a short illness. Mr. Taylor was born May 15, 1955 in Homerville to Mrs. Nettie Cribbs Taylor of
Fargo and the late Luther Lee Taylor. He was a truck driver and Baptist by faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors
other than his mother are two daughters, Stephanie Velkey of Jacksonville, FL and Mahalia Ellis of Pollock, LA; three sisters,
Kathy Griffis of Fargo, Mattie Sells of Stuart FL and Betty Jean Hunnicutt of Ft. Pierce, FL; two brothers, Jimmy Craven of
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Waycross, and Emmett Craven of Winnsboro, GA; 10 grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Taylor were
held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Higher Heights Church in Fargo. Interment was in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery.
Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Effie Griffin Taylor
A funeral for Effie Griffin Taylor was held Wednesday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Kettle Creek
Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Ethel H. Taylor
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 4, 1970)
GREENVILLE - Ethel H. Taylor, age 76, died Sunday in Houston, TX after an extended illness. She was born in Polk County, FL
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Humphries. She was married to the late Mr. Lamar Taylor who preceded her in death in
1956. They had lived many years in Madison and Greenville. She was a member of the Greenville Methodist Church. Survivors
are two daughters, Mrs. Claude Wilson and Mrs. Marshall Seay, both of Houston, TX; two grandsons and one greatgranddaughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery at
Greenville.
TAYLOR, Faye Taylor
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Faye Taylor, age 68, of Graystone Road, moved to her Heavenly home Wednesday (Feb. 10, 2016). She
was a retired sales associate for AAFES. The funeral will be Friday at Wiseman Mortuary Chapel in Fayetteville. She was
preceded in death by her father, Bennie W. Parker, and her brother, Orren L. Parker. She is survived by her mother, Delois
Parker; daughters, Brandi (Ronald) King, Piper Taylor and Portia Taylor; brothers, Walter Parker and Benneth Parker; sister,
Wanda Parker-Neal, Jacqueline P. Walker, Cassandra P. Bess and Daphne V. Parker; 5 grandchildren; and other family members.
TAYLOR, Glenn Allan Taylor
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 January 2011)
Glenn Allan Taylor, age 64, of Douglas and Pastor of JMI Ministeries of Douglas, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010, at
St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Jacksonville, FL, following a short illness. Rev. Taylor finished his race here on earth and met his
Lord and Savior face to face while at St. Luke’s Hospital with his daughter holding his hand. Rev. Taylor was born to Cameron
and Lulu (Rodgers) Taylor on July 22, 1946, in Olney, IL. Survivors include his wife: Nancy Virginia Taylor of Douglas, GA, 1
sister: Phyllis (Donnie) Cullison of Abion, IL, 3 sons, Mark (Sherry) Taylor; Jeffery O’Neal both of Douglas, GA; Marlin O’Neal
of Morley, MO; 2 daughters, Teresa (Michael) Brandon of Marion, IL; Tammy Tanner of Sikeston, MO; grandchildren: Justin
O’Neal, Annie Durenberger, Marlin O’Neal, Cameron Taylor, Joshua Brandon, Zachary Taylor, and Taylor Brandon; 2 greatgrandchildren: Joselynn Brandon and Brooklynn Brandon; and nephews: Phillip Cullison and Gary Cullison, both of Albion, IL. Rev.
Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Cameron and Lulu (Rodgers) Taylor, and grandchildren, Jennifer and Bryan
Wisdom. Rev. Taylor was an entrepreneur. By the time he was 18 years old; he owned and operated Taylor Farm Equipment in
West Salem, IL. He also owned G & G Enterprises in Marion, IL and his most recent business, GTT Company in Douglas, GA. He
served as Senior Pastor at several churches, but was recently serving JMI. He was involved on many ministry boards. Glenn had
been a businessman all of his adult life, but his passion was preaching and telling others about Jesus and the changes the Lord
could make in their life. He never met a stranger and he left an impact everywhere he went. That impact will continue on. He was
widely known for his compassionate heart towards others. He found joy in giving and helping others. He always saw the good in
people and strived to help them succeed. He touched the lives of many. His family always brought a smile to his heart and to his
face. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about new food combinations and writing silly poems. He loved to watch old movies.
His most cherished possession was his Bible. He wore out several of them. He is now hearing the words, “Well done My good and
faithful servant” and is receiving the rewards of his labor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, but this year he received
the best Christmas gift that he had ever received-spending eternity with the Lord. Glenn would say to you, “life is short, but
eternity is forever. Live each day as though it may be your last.” Services were Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Ricketson
Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. The interment followed at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery Thursday, December
23, 2010, in Samsville, IL. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Christian Family Center, P. O. Box 149, Rockledge,
Georgia 30454 in his memory.
TAYLOR, Gloria Mae Taylor
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Mrs. Gloria Mae Taylor, age 69, of Nicholls passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an
extended illness. She was a native of Coffee County and daughter of the late Early Taylor and Rita Music Taylor. Gloria was a
member of Wesley Chapel Congregational Methodist (Wolf Pit) Church. Survivors include 2 aunts: Retha Taylor of Waycross and
Edna Music of Alma; also several cousins. Graveside services were Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Wolf Pit Cemetery. Crosby
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, H. D. Taylor
Mr. H. D. Taylor, 78 life-long resident of Aucilla, died Wednesday at the home of his nephew, Will Taylor of Aucilla. Funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon at Aucilla with interment in the cemetery there.
TAYLOR, Holland Junior Taylor
Holland Junior Taylor, age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Coffee
County, AL and had lived in Perry most all of his life. He was a member of the San Pedro Baptist Church and he enjoyed fishing
and hunting. Preceded in death by a daughter, Holly June Taylor. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Taylor of Perry, FL. (2)
sons; Mike Taylor and Rev. George Taylor, all of Perry, FL, (2) step-sons; Darrell Cooper of Jacksonville, FL, Nick Cothran of
Perry, FL, (2) step-daughters; Francis Ruis, Francis Downs both of Tallahassee, FL, (1) brother; Virgil Taylor of Perry, FL, (1)
sister; Edith Bowden of Perry, FL, (9) grandchildren, (10) great grand-children. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday March 3, 2009. Interment will follow at San Pedro Baptist Church Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Hortense C. Taylor
(Abstracted from the 22 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Hortense C. Taylor, age 87, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Waycross, passed away Thursday (Jan. 21, 2016) at River Garden
Hebrew Home in Jacksonville, FL, surrounded by her family under the care of Northeast Florida Community Hospice and River
Garden staff, after an extended illness. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville for 38 years, a
member of The Love Class (Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class) and a former member of the Chancel Choir. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frank Taylor. Survivors include 6 daughters, Trudy (Rick) Gardner of St. Augustine,
FL, Frances (Mackie) Owens of Panama City, FL, Nancy (James) Perry of Blackshear, Susan (Bill) Hohenstein of Blackshear,
Peggy (Bill) Wall of Blackshear, and Kay (Winston) Rogers of Jacksonville, FL; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; 1
brother, Marshall (Mary Ann) Campbell of Travelers Rest, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be
Saturday at First Baptist Church Jacksonville. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements.
TAYLOR, Hugh L. Taylor
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 24, 2012)
Hugh L. Taylor, of Savannah, passed away Thursday (July 19, 2012) after a short illness at Community Hospice House of Vidalia.
He was born Jan. 9, 1934 in Thomasville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Taylor. He is survived by four
children, George Taylor, of Murrayville, Dana Taylor, of Vidalia, Shelton Taylor, of Billings, ND, and Connie Nemeck, of Hayden,
ID; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints on Montgomery Crossroads. The viewing will be Saturday from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at
Greenwich Cemetery in Savannah. Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, of Savannah, is serving the family.
TAYLOR, J. Pete Taylor
J. Pete Taylor, age 78, retired merchant and druggist of Greenville died Wednesday morning in a Valdosta hospital following a
week’s illness. Mr. Taylor was a former mayor of Greenville, a past member of the Board of County Commissioners and a former
Justice of the Peace and Representative in the Florida Legislature. He was a lifelong resident of Greenville. Survivors include
one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Fitzgerald, and one granddaughter, Miss Sue Nell Fitzgerald both of Greenville. Funeral services were
held Thursday with interment in Porter Cemetery south of Greenville.
TAYLOR, Jacqueline L. Taylor
(Abstracted from the 7 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Jacqueline L. “Precious” Taylor, age 31, will be held Tuesday at Church of Christ Written in
Heaven, 617 Blackwell St. Interment will be in Waresboro Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave from her grandmother’s
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residence at 1425 Commons Street. She died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2015) in an automobile accident in Pierce County. She was born
Aug. 15, 1984 in Waycross to Angelo Blake and Alenia Taylor Pharmes. She received her formal education from the Ware County
public school system and graduated from Ware County High School in 2003 where she was a member of the JROCT. “Precious,”
as she was affectionately known, attended Mason Temple Church of God in Christ at an early age and later became a member of
New Community of Believers in Jesus Christ Church in Douglas. She was a former employee of the Department of Family and
Children Services, Walmart, Dollar General and was presently employed with Spearman Law Firm. Those left to cherish her
memory include her children, DeMonte Taylor and Alexia Taylor, of Waycross; her parents, Alenia and Ernest Pharmes Sr. and
Angelo Blake of Waycross; siblings, Dezerea (Henry) Dixon, Ernest Pharmes Jr., both of Atlanta, and Brittany Pharmes of
Waycross; grandmothers, Eloise Taylor of Waycross and Oshie Cox of Atlanta; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Friends are being received at the home of her parents, Ernest and Alenia Pharmes, 1315 Blackwell Street. Funeral arrangements
are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
TAYLOR, James A. Taylor
James A. Taylor, age 65, died Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2015) at Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville, FL, following a sudden illness. He was a
native of Brantley County and lived most of his adult life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Alex Taylor and Doris
Spradley Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Connie Aspinwall Taylor, sisters, Dollie Taylor and Joyce
Taylor Goodman, and brothers John Edwin “Buddy” Taylor and Albert Taylor Sr. He was formerly employed with SCL Railroad at
Rice Yard and served with the United Sates Army in Germany. He was an avid race fan of local dirt track racing and NASCAR.
He will be remembered as a good man who loved helping others. Survivors include 1 son, Drew Taylor, of Waycross; his fiancee,
Marie Cady Davis, of Waycross; sisters-in law, Annette Taylor, of Folkston, Judy Aspinwall (Nicholas) Bradley, of Satsuma, FL,
and Sheilah A. (T.W.) Smith, of Waycross; 1 brother-in-law, Foye (Marion) Davis, of Blackshear; “special grandchildren,”
Courtney, Savannah, Madison, Elizabeth, Noah and Cason; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral will be Sunday
at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hortense Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Jenniffer T. Taylor
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. - Jenniffer "Jenny" T. Taylor, 49, passed away early Friday morning (May 5, 2006) at her residence
following a long and courageous battle with cancer Born in Duval County, Fla., she grew up in Pierce County but later moved to
Cross City, Fla., where she lived for many years before moving to Lake Butler seven months ago. She worked on a chicken farm
for many years and was of the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Howard Franklin Sr. and Virginia F. Durrance
Taylor, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Durrance, her maternal grandparents, Jessie and Hattie Durrance,
and her paternal grandparents, William Taylor and Jenny Deen. Survivors are her daughter, Patricia Jenniffer Durrance, of
Albany; a son, Allen Durrance, of New York; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Arnold King, of Blackshear, and
Mildred and Jerry Thompson, of Waycross; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Bruce and Ann Dickson and Howard F. Taylor Jr.,
all of Lake Butler, and Cecil J. Taylor, of Gainesville, Fla.; an uncle, Master Sgt. (retired) Cecil Adkins, of Lake Butler; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Ramah Cemetery. Visitation
will be Sunday afternoon from 2 until 2:30 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at
www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Jimmy Ray Taylor
Jimmy Ray Taylor, one year old, died December 22nd at his home after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley
Rufus Taylor of Madison and had one sister, Edity Marie; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Willie Wynn of Jasper and the maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Inex Taylor of Madison and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Waters of Jasper and a number of aunts,
uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday at Beggs Funeral Home. Uncles serving as pallbearers were John Taylor,
Jimmy Wynn, Jack Wynn and Edward Turner.
TAYLOR, John Wesley Taylor II
BLACKSHEAR — John Wesley Taylor II, age 78, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Oct. 1, 2015) at his residence following an
extended illness. He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Waycross, son of the late L. L. and Evelyn Hilton Taylor. He graduated from
Wacona High School in 1955. He worked as a police officer with the City of Waycross and at CSX Railroad, before moving to
Blackshear in 1973. He owned Chick ‘N’ Fries for almost 10 years but retired from Airco Welding Supply Company. He loved to
laugh and tell jokes, always having a “wise” word for every situation. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, and enjoyed
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his time on the golf course. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his
life, his wife of 51 years, Barbara Ann Taylor, two sisters, Linda Lee Taylor and Judith Ann Bowen, a great-granddaughter,
Camree Ann Bennett, and a special nephew, James L. Taylor. Survivors include his 4 children, Cathy (Joey) Simmons of
Waycross, Terri (Ron) Hall of Blackshear, John (Rebecca) Taylor III of Blackshear, and Kay (Rick) Tatum of Waycross; his
grandchildren, Crissy Hardy and Amber (Adam) Hart all of Blackshear, Mandy Thomas-(Victor) Sumerall of Madison, MS, Andy
(Hayley) Thomas of Kingsland, Taylor Altman of Marietta, Kaleb Tatum of Waycross, and McKayla, Johnathan, and Jeffery
Taylor, all of Cecilia, LA; 4 great grandchildren, Klyne Hardy, Katelynn Owens and Hinson Hart, all of Blackshear, and Handin
Sumerall, of Madison, MS; 1 brother, James L. (Marcia) Taylor of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will take place Saturday at Hart Funeral Home in Blackshear. A private burial will take place Sunday in the Blackshear
City Cemetery.
TAYLOR, Joseph Warren Taylor
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 9 December 2015)
Joseph “Joe” Warren Taylor, age 85 of Perry, FL died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at his home. Joe was born on February
24, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of Perry. He worked for Proctor and Gamble for 30+ years before retiring in 1986 as a
Powerhouse Manager. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry as well as the Perry Golf and Country Club and the
Perry Elks Club. Joe was a friend to all, always lending a helping hand. His sense of humor was enjoyed by everyone he came in
contact with even until his last day. Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years Glenna Brown Taylor; 3 sons: Jimmy (Leah) Taylor of
Perry, FL, Glenn (Marsha) Taylor of Cedar Island, FL and Robert (Rhonda) Taylor also of Perry, FL; 2 daughters: Sherry Taylor
Harvey of Dekle Beach, FL and Kathy Taylor (Rick) Combs of Tallahassee, FL; 1 brother: Jack Taylor of Perry, FL, 11
grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life gathering will be Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Perry Golf
and Country Club. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Elks National Foundation Scholarship
2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. Arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
TAYLOR, Joseph Zachery Taylor
Joseph Zachery Taylor, four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lester Taylor of Paducah, KY died Tuesday at Lourdes
Hospital in Paducah. Funeral services were held Wednesday January 15th at Kennedy Funeral Home at Brookport, IL with burial
in Dugger Cemetery. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by a brother, Jeffery Todd Taylor at home; his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder of Unionville, IL and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Taylor, 919 South
Horry Street, Madison, FL and a great-grandmother, Mrs. John Johnson, also of Unionville, IL.
TAYLOR, Joyce Miles Taylor
ALMA — Joyce Miles Taylor, 74, of Alma died early Thursday (Sept. 15, 2005) morning at her residence after a short illness.
She was a native of Bacon County and the daughter of the late Johnny Miles and Lois Padgett Miles. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Leon Howard Taylor. She was retired as a school teacher at Bacon County Elementary School after 32 years
and was a member of Alma First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Tim Taylor (wife Suzanne), of Peachtree City,
Lorrie Taylor (wife Donna) and Mike Taylor, all of Alma; one brother, J.S. "Buddy" Miles Jr., of Alma; five grandchildren, Chuck,
Juliana and Travis Taylor, all of Alma, Elizabeth and Ben Taylor, both of Peachtree City. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at
Alma First Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Johnson, the Rev. Tim Taylor and Mike Taylor officiating. Interment will follow
in Wesley Chapel Cemetery on Highway 203. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. to lie in state until funeral time.
Active pallbearers will be John Robert Miles, Sam Carter, Chris Carter, Jimmy Miles, Jody Miles, Bill Jordan, Neal Maloy and
Leslie Deen. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Bacon County Retired Educators and Ruth Sunday School Class of
First Baptist Church. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
TAYLOR, Katie Louise Hurst Taylor
Mrs. Katie Louise Hurst Taylor, age 90, of Mayo, FL, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Haven Hospice of Lake City
following a brief illness. Mrs. Taylor was born October 19, 1923 in Mayo, FL, to John and Donnie Bell (Miller) Hurst. She was a
member of Mayo Baptist Church. She was a former member of Park Lane Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Taylor retired
from the American Title Insurance Company after many years of service and was a very caring and giving person who enjoyed
helping others. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family,
especially the children in her family. In her spare time she liked to travel, spend time in the mountains of North Carolina, and
cook for her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Martin Hurst and Donnie Bell Miller Hurst, and
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her husband, Adarian Lewis Taylor in 2002. She is survived by her son, Patrick L. (Norie) Taylor, of Collierville, TN, 2
grandchildren, Andrew Taylor, of Munich, Germany, and Kimberly Taylor, of Fort Worth, TX, as well as numerous nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 3:30PM on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Mayo Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Mayo. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Mayo for their devoted and
compassionate care given to Mrs. Taylor during her time there.
TAYLOR, Kenneth R. Taylor
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 22 November 2015)
Services for Kenneth R. Taylor of Thomasville are Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel and
interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Taylor died Sunday, November 22, 2105 at Archbold Medical Center. Born Oct. 19,
1954 in Thomasville, GA, he was the son of the late Chester F. Taylor and Betty Jean Towns Taylor. He was a graduate of
Ravenwood Academy in Meigs and attended Thomas University. He was retired from Colgate/Palmolive where he worked in sales
and marketing and was a member of The Colgate Hall of Fame and ended his career as a broker for Advantage Channel
Marketing. In Thomasville, on July 21, 1974, he married Sunny Reed Taylor. He was a member of Hand Memorial United
Methodist Church in Pelham, former member and past president of the Thomasville Jaycees, former member and past president
of the Glen Arven Men’s Golf Association. He volunteered at the YMCA for many years and coached football, baseball and
soccer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved football. Survivors include his wife, Sunny Reed Taylor of Thomasville; 2
sons, Kenneth Reed (Amielia) Taylor of Thomasville, Bennett Andrew Taylor of Pelham; grandson, Kenneth Ryder Taylor of
Thomasville; sisters, Debbie Taylor (Geoff) Hill of Sevierville, TN, Denise Taylor Busby of Coolidge, Diane Taylor Knight of
Thomasville; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sarah Margaret Taylor; and
his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mae and Fred Reed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Archbold Home Dialysis
Center, 201 Old Albany Rd., Thomasville, GA 31792 or to Hand United Memorial Methodist Church, 242 Hand Ave., Pelham, GA
31779. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Lee Roy Taylor
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 21 October 2014)
Mr. Lee Roy Taylor, age 88, of Wray, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at Shady Acres Health and Rehab following
an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was born on January 27, 1926, in Fitzgerald, GA, to the late Joseph Taylor and Mary Ella Walsh
Taylor. He served in the US Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Nora Mobley Taylor of Wray, GA; 1
son, Glenn (Regina) Taylor of Broxton, GA; 3 daughters, Teresa (George) Burke of Wray, GA; Miriam (Ken) Corbitt of Broxton,
GA; and Betty Long of Wray, GA; 8 grandchildren, Monica Watson, Karen Medders, Kimberly Moore, Amy Sears, Tracy Burke,
Jason Burke, Hunter Taylor, and Walker Taylor; 7 great grandchildren, Alisa Arnold, Erica Medders, Blake Moore, Ansley
Moore, Dalton Sears, Kalie Torres, and Rylee Burke; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by two brothers,
M.J. Taylor and Russell Taylor. Funeral Services were Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Interment
followed at Taylor Family Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Lillian Bailey Taylor
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida October 26, 2012)
Greenville: Lillian Bailey Taylor, age 83, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Marshall Health Care in Perry, FL. Funeral services will
be 2:00 PM Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, FL.
She was born in Madison County, FL on September 19, 1929 to Hardy and Esther Bailey, who raised six children in a log house in
the community of Sirmans. Lillian married Carl Taylor and had three children Tommy, Mike and Carlene. She worked for the
State of Florida Comptroller office for 33 years. She was also the treasurer for the local Democratic Party and a volunteer poll
worker for many years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Greenville #131. She is survived by one son: Mike Taylor
(Ben); son-in-Law Ned Longsworth; 5 grandchildren: Sharon, Becky, Mica, Mychaela and Daniel; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister:
Anita Jewel Burnett; and 2 brothers Burl and Irving Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents Esther and Hardy Bailey,
Husband: Carl Taylor; son: Tommy Taylor and daughter: Carlene Longsworth.
TAYLOR, Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor, age 49 of Fitzgerald, GA, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, in McDonough, GA. Mrs. Taylor was born January 3, 1964,
in Albany, Georgia. She is the daughter of Faye Fender Vickers and the late Harvey Vickers, Jr. She graduated from Coffee
County High School in 1982 and received her Associates Degree in Business from South Georgia College. She also attended
Georgia Southern. She had lived in the community since 1990, moving from Claxton, and was a former secretary for Colony City
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Finance in Fitzgerald. Lisa was an avid fan of the Fitzgerald High School baseball and football teams. Her favorite past time
was watching and supporting her sons while they played sports. She was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. She is survived by
her husband, Harvey Taylor; two sons, Brad Taylor and Matt Taylor, all of Fitzgerald; mother, Faye Vickers of Douglas;
brothers-in-law, James and Kim Taylor and Larry and Renea Taylor, all of Fitzgerald; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were Sunday, June 23, 2013, at The Paulk Funeral Home in Fitzgerald. Interment will follow in the Carver
Baptist Church Cemetery, off Highway 441 South, in Douglas.
TAYLOR, Lucille Taylor
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 16, 2007)
Lucille Taylor, 84, of 627 Lee St., Blackshear, died early Saturday morning (April 14, 2007) at Satilla Regional Medical Center
after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 7, 1923 in Fort Valley to the late John T. Hayes Sr. and Estella Davis- Hayes. Her
parents moved to Mershon when she was a baby. She was the eldest of 10 children. She was married to the late Joe Taylor Sr.
on May 1, 1938. From this union 14 children were born, seven boys and seven girls. She was a faithful member of Zion Baptist
Church, of Blackshear. She was known as the "Mother" of the church and served as the president of the Missionary Circle. She
was loved by many and will be missed by many more. She was predeceased by seven children, Willie "Bill" Taylor, Joe Taylor Jr.,
Nathan Taylor, Thomas "Tony" Taylor, Frank Taylor, Sylvia Pressly and Carolyn Coleman. Survivors include seven children,
Montez Ward Daniels, of Piscataway, NJ, Carrie Ann (Obadiah) Tucker, of Plainfield, NJ, Mary Lee Wade, of Blackshear, Pennie
Lee Blackman, of East Orange, NJ, Lynn Taylor, of Houston, TX, Lucious Taylor and Johnny Taylor, both of Valdosta; and
daughters-in-law, Alice Taylor and Lenora Taylor. She is also survived by her siblings, the Rev. John T. Hayes Jr., Willie Hayes,
Julia Mae Watson and Geraldine Hayes; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one aunt; a host
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church,
526 Lee St., Blackshear. The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Pastor, Jimmie Green will provide words
of comfort. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Blackshear. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Visitation
will be Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rainge Memorial Chapel, Blackshear. Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc, 505 Ware St, Blackshear,
is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Margaret Mae Williams Taylor
Services for Margaret Mae Williams Taylor, Of Ochlocknee, are Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Chapel and interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Archbold Medical Center.
She was born May 10, 1944, in Colquitt County, to parents Elmo Cicero Williams and Eula Mae Weeks Williams, both deceased.
She married Ollie Eugene Taylor on July 24, 1961, in Thomasville. She was a homemaker and was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ollie Eugene Taylor; sons, Gary Taylor and Ray Taylor(Lynn); daughters, Cindy Taylor Layton,
Denise Long (Jason) and Nancy Smith (Robert); grandchildren, Courtney Taylor, MaKayla Taylor, Heath Layton, Joel White, Kyle
White (Whitney), Kelly Taylor (Chase), Chelsea Taylor, T.C. Smith and Josey Smith; two step-grandchildren, Krystal Gill and
Annie Little; two great-grandchildren, Kylie White and Gavin Gassett; four brothers, Carl Williams (Mary Nell), Bill Williams
(Debra), Ray Williams (Frances), Edgar Williams (Nicki); and, a sister, Frances Plymel (Lamar). She was preceded in death by a
grandson, Devin Taylor.
TAYLOR, Marie Taylor
Marie Taylor, age 80, passed away January 15 in Jacksonville after a long illness. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. George Taylor of Madison, one daughter, Mrs. Jerusha Guyton of Jacksonville; 5
grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held January 23, 1972 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with
interment in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Martha Carolyn Taylor
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, May 2, 2014)
Mrs. Martha Carolyn Taylor, age 66 of Quitman passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Taylor
was born November 8, 1947 to the late Bryce & Mable Hunter Clemens. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was
a retailer in antiques. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Taylor of Quitman; 4 children, Kristi (Jason) Hylton of Quitman,
Jodi (Johnny) Johnson of Quitman, Brandon (Darlene) Bateman of Adairsville, GA, and Amy (Carlton) Hart of Quitman;
grandchildren, Will & Sydni Hall, Jaden & Luke Hylton, Dusty Smith, Casey & Elizabeth Johnson, Kelli Kimbrell, Amy Kimbrell,
Tiffany Kimbrell, Jacob & Abby Bateman, Taylor Hart, Alden Hart, and Bryce Hart; 1 brother, Frank Clemons of Louisville, TN; 1
cousin, Mary Ann Pezzullo of Alphrattea, GA. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Hatton. Funeral
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services will be held Thursday May 1, 2014 at First Baptist Church. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Maxwell-Miller
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Martha Ethel Taylor
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 30, 2005)
BLACKSHEAR — Martha Ethel Douberly Taylor, 87, died early Saturday (Nov. 26, 2005) at the Glenvue Nursing Home in
Glennville, Ga. A native of Wayne County, she lived in Florida for 19 years and worked as a cook for the Duval Home for
handicapped children. She was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Macy Yawn Douberly; one
sister, Maude Strickland; one brother, Richard Douberly; and her husband, Ernie Franklin Taylor. Survivors include five
daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Roscoe Odum, of Glennville, Elouise and Jimmy Willis, of Live Oak, Fla., Betty Ruth and
Cleveland Westberry, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Patricia and Ralph Morton, of Marietta, and Lawanda and Terry Gilmore, of
Lafayette, Tenn.; three sons, and daughters-in-law, Winton and Jonette Taylor and Oliver and Donna Taylor, all of Blackshear,
and Ernie and Peggy Taylor, of New Tazwell, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Trowgett, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Jeanette Lowman, of
Patterson; one brother, Romie Douberly, of Patterson; 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and
other relatives. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Dennis Taylor, Oliver Taylor, Aaron Odum, Kyle Higginbotham, Gary Taylor, Timmy Gilmore, Randy
Morton and Roger Willis. Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Taylor's grandsons, great-grandsons and great-great-grandsons.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Mary Taylor
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Jan 27th, 2012)
Mrs. Mary Taylor, 65 of Adel passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Heritage House in Valdosta. Mrs. Taylor was born August
22, 1946 to the late Randall & Mary Ellen Carter Yates. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Teri & Randy Gordon of
Warner Robins, GA; three brothers, Joe Odom of Madison, FL., Willie Odom of Madison, FL., and Sammy Odom of Adel; one
sister, Lila Webb of Madison, FL.; one grandchild, Ashley Daniel; one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann; special friend, Leland
Crosby of Adel, and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 20, 2012 at Purvis Funeral Home with
Rev. Ike Jefferson officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as active pallbearers were Johnny
Estella, Andrew Estella, Ricky Davis, William Davis, Tim Purvis, and David Purvis. Music selections sung by pianist, Betty Joiner
were “Far Side Bank of Jordan” and “Rose In The Bible.” “Sheltered In The Arms of God” was sung by Rev. Ken Williams at the
graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Purvis Funeral Home of Adel was in charge
of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Milender Lee Taylor
Mr. Milender Lee “M.L.” Taylor, age 85, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born on January 5, 1926, in Coffee County, GA to the late Milender and Emma
King Taylor. Mr. Taylor was retired from the road department as road foreman and after retirement he worked with the City of
Nicholls for about ten years. Funeral services were Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Saginaw Baptist Church. Burial following in
Saginaw Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include 1 daughter: Donna (Jeff) Taylor Bayard of Nicholls, GA; 2 grandchildren:
Jeremy (Brandi) Bayard of Ambrose, GA; Nicole Bayard of San Francisco, CA; 1 great grandson: Aiden Bayard of Ambrose, GA;
several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Nancy Faye Bennett Taylor
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Nancy Faye (Bennett) Taylor, 66, of Waycross, peacefully passed away Tuesday (June 4, 2013) at Hospice Satilla (Hospice
House) after an extended illness. She was born on July 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Gary Bennett Sr. and Mary Francis
Bennett. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Sue Williams, and one brother, William Bennett Sr. In the
1960s, she married the late Elder Solomon Williams and together they had three children. After his death, she married Jimmy
Taylor in 2001. She attended school in Waycross and was employed for many years at Waycross Molded Products in the
Waycross-Ware County Industrial Park. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jimmy Taylor; two children, a son,
Solomon Terry (Princess) Williams, of California, and a daughter, Angela (Lionell) McKnight, of Maryland; her mother, Mary
Frances Bennett; four brothers, Frankie (Eula) Bennett, Edward (Stacey) Bennett, James Bennett, all of Waycross, and Gary
(Lenora) Bennett, of Eastman; eight sisters, Linda (Marion) Spence, Mary (Larry) Douglas, Barbara Bennett, of Atlanta, Juanita
Riley, of Jacksonville, FL, Ella (Horace) McGahee, of Brunswick, Jeanette Bennett, Rose Bennett and Izzie Bess, all of
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Waycross; two grandchildren, Meka Williams, of Waycross, and Keandra McKnight, of Maryland; one great-grandson, Glenden
Hadden; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, family, others relatives and friends. The family is receiving friends at 1318
Carswell Ave., Waycross. Arrangements are with Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
TAYLOR, Neita Marie Bass Rhodes Taylor
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida May 22, 2011)
Neita Marie Bass Rhodes Taylor, of Quitman, passed away on May 20, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Taylor was
born on May 3, 1926 to J. H. Bass and Minnie Roach Bass, of Brooks County. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband, Donald
Taylor, her daughter, Velma (Henry) Rhodes, of Tallahassee; two sons Donald (Dawn ) Taylor, of Barney, and Wilson Taylor, of
Jacksonville and a son-in-law, Junior Pulliam, of Madison. She is also survived by three brothers Charles and Ellis (Gladys) Bass,
of Madison and Jerry (Christine) Bass of Cherry Lake, FL; two sisters Minnie Lee Newborn, of Madison, and Fannie Mae “Mutt”
(George) Purvis, of Monticello, FL; eight grandchildren Cheryl (Jody) Revell and Sheldon (Shannon) Bratcher, of Tallahassee,
Keith (Tery) Bratcher, of Crawfordville, FL, David Pulliam , of Madison, Michael (Kim) Taylor , of Panama City, Deidra Taylor,
David Taylor and Millie Taylor, all of Valdosta. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Taylor is
predeceased by a daughter, Evelyn Rhodes Pulliam and a son, Steven Rhodes and Mrs Taylor’s first husband, Junior Rhodes. She
is also preceded in death by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russell and Lucille Bass, brother-in-law, Enoch Newborn, and
brother in law and sister-in-law, Louie and Carolyn Rhodes. Mrs Taylor lived most of her life in the Madison and Brooks County
areas and was an active member of Ochlawilla Baptist Church since she accepted Christ and joined the church in 1936. She
worked as an upholsterer at Madison House and later returned to school and became a LPN and worked several years at
Presbyterian Home in Quitman. She was active in NARFE for many years and served as secretary for the association. She was
past treasurer for Old Columbia Cemetery and served as clerk for the Mercer Association in Brooks County. She was a talented
seamstress and made many beautiful quilts. She was historian for Ochlawilla Baptist Church and loved the study of genealogy.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She truly had a loving spirit and lived to serve others. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 in the chapel at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Burial will follow in Redland Cemetery
in Lowndes County. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Ochlawilla Baptist Church, 1315 Ochlawilla Rd,
Quitman, GA 31643.
TAYLOR, Nettie Alma Cribbs Taylor
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 11th, 2013)
Mrs. Nettie Alma Cribbs Taylor, 81, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta,
GA following a short illness. Mrs. Taylor was born October 20, 1932 in Hamilton County, FL to the late Dennis Cribbs and Rosa
Bell McClain Cribbs. She was a homemaker, worked for Kenco Window Company and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was
preceded in death by two sons, Eddie Taylor and Don Sills, Sr.; four sisters, Grace C. Tomlinson, Sara Mae Cribbs, Ruby Wilma
Sills and Rosa B. Cribbs; and five brothers, Dennis W. Cribbs, Emory Isom Cribbs, Houston Cribbs, Charles F. Cribbs and Price
Cribbs. Survivors are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Kathy T. (Bear) Griffis of Fargo; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Wanda
Cribbs) of Jacksonville; 1 daughter-in-law: Barbara Sills of Fargo; 1 sister, Jenell Cribbs Edenfield of Palatka, FL; 10
grandchildren, David Taylor, Angie Crews, Don Sills, Jr., James Sills, C. J. Sills, Ruby Sills, Stephanie Velky, Mahalia Ellis, Justin
Cribbs and Nina Cribbs; 19 great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Lue Hester and Jeanette Padgett, and a number of other
nieces, nephews and relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Fargo Church
of God. Interment will be in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery, Fargo. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Nora McDaniel Taylor
Nora McDaniel Taylor, age 72, of Lee, passed away Thursday in the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was
born in Taylor County, FL, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin McDaniel. She was married to Mr. W. H.
Taylor who preceded her in death. She had lived in Aucilla, FL most of her life and for the past ten years was a resident of Lee.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. Survivors include 1 daughter, Mrs. Edna Cranston of
Tallahassee; 1 sister, Mrs. Pearl Stokes of Lee; 2 brothers, Claude McDaniel of Madison; and Alanzo McDaniel of Lakeland; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Saturday April 22, 1972 in Bishop Cemetery near Aucilla.
TAYLOR, Oscar Taylor
The homegoing service for Oscar Taylor will be Wednesday at Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross. Burial and committal
services will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the family residence, 813 Sargeant St., Wednesday. He
was born Feb. 13, 1928 in Douglas, to the late Charlie Taylor Sr. and the late Lillie Shaw. In 1954 he married Hattie Mae Wilson
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and to them six children were born. During his years of employment, he worked for the City of Waycross and Champion
International Corporation for more than 30 years when he retired. He gave his life to the Lord many years ago at First Born
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter, Darlene Jones, his brother, Charles Taylor Sr., two stepsons, Johnny Wilson and Larry Wilson. He died Wednesday (April 1, 2015) peacefully with family and loved ones at his bedside
He leaves to cherish his memories his children, 3 daughters, Maebelle (Jimmy) Clark, Shirley (Ronald) Hill and Janice Taylor; 2
sons, Bobby (Deborah) Taylor and Glen (Litesha) Taylor; 2 brothers, his twin, Arthur (Sarah) Taylor, and Charlie (Edith) Taylor
Jr.; 1 sister-in-law, Betty Curry; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other relatives.
TAYLOR, Owen Carl Taylor
Owen Carl Taylor, age 28, died Sunday in Stuart, FL. He was born in Madison County but had been living in Jensen Beach. FL. He
was a member of the New Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Owen C. Taylor of Jensen Beach; 2 sons,
Curtis and Kelly Taylor of Hobe Sound and 1 daughter, Milisia Ann Taylor of Jensen Beach; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther
Taylor of Greenville; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. T. Taylor of Greenville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Helen Huggens and Mrs.
Marty Randell, both of Hobe Sound and Mrs. Jeanette Morris od Port Salerno; and 2 brothers, David Taylor and John Taylor,
both of Greenville. Services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Greenville.
TAYLOR, Randall Taylor
Randall Trenton "Randy" Taylor, 49, died Friday (Sept. 16, 2005) morning at his residence following a short illness. He was a
native and lifelong resident of Waycross. He was a son of the late Jimmy Trenton Taylor. He was a former assistant department
head for King Edward Cigar Factory before working at General Housing. Survivors include three daughters, Alesha Perritt
(Tommy) and Jenny Guy (Johnny), both of Waycross, and Melissa Cox (Timmy), of Blackshear; two sons, James Taylor and
Mathew Taylor, both of Waycross; five grandchildren; his mother, Gladys Minix, of Waycross; two brothers, Kenny Taylor
(Donna) and Greg Taylor, both of Waycross; two step-brothers, Wendell Minix (Cindy) and Stephen Minix (Donna), both of
Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Hebardville Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at his daughter's residence, 2055 Brogdon Road, tonight from 6
until 9 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. (Waycross Journal
Herald September 19, 2005) A funeral for Randall Trenton "Randy" Taylor, 49, was held Sunday afternoon at Hebardville
Baptist Church with the Rev. David Merck officiating. Burial followed in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Tony
Musgrove, Richard Perritt, Joey Taylor, Calvin Speed, Steve Pearson and David Riner.
TAYLOR. Raymond Taylor
Raymond Taylor, age 45 of Valdosta, a former resident of Madison, died Tuesday in a hospital at Hahira, GA where he had been
ill for several weeks. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral; Home, Valdosta.
Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; one brother, R. C. Taylor, of Jacksonville; one step-daughter,
Mrs. Don Gerlock and one step-son, Haynes Beddick, of Valdosta and three grandchildren. Mr. Taylor was born in North Carolina
and lived in Madison for a number of years before moving to Valdosta. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of the
American Legion.
TAYLOR, Robert G. Taylor Sr.
PATTERSON — Robert G. Taylor Sr., 71 of Patterson, passed away Monday (May 27, 2013) at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove
Springs, FL. Born in Blackshear, Sept. 14, 1941, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was retired from Thomas Logging
Company where he had been a diesel mechanic. He loved to fish and hunt, enjoyed Nascar and dearly loved his grandchildren. He
was a member of the Flash Foods Coffee Drinkers/Loafers Bench Club in Patterson. He was a son of the late Randall T. and
Louise Lynn Taylor. He was also preceded in death by both of his brothers, William “Billy” Taylor and Donald E. Taylor. Survivors
include his wife, Reba Davis Taylor, of Patterson; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Ronnie Tyre, of Screven, Lynn and
Terry Chancey and Sherry and PeeWee Watkins, all of Patterson; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Sarah Taylor, of
Patterson; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Annette T. Westberry, of Jesup, and Sylvia and Bill Brown, of Blackshear; a sisterin-law, Lillian Taylor, of Offerman; 15 grandchildren, Tabitha Keith, Amber (Frank) Horne, Tasha (Adam) Walker, Kyle (Michele)
Tyre, Julie (Dustin) Amo, Mitchell (Tosha) Hickox, Bradley Hickox, Wesley Hickox, Dalton Chancey, Jamee (Pam) St. Thomas,
Shannon (Megan) St. Thomas, Kala St. Thomas, Caleb Watkins, Rob Taylor and Shelby (Jacob) Williams; 25 great-grandchildren;
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and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the
Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, Rodney Paul Taylor
NAHUNTA — Rodney Paul Taylor, age 73, of Nahunta, died Friday (Feb. 6, 2015) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended
illness. Born in Arlington, TX, he was the son of Vern Forrest and Eleanor Genevieve Taylor. He loved being with his family and
doing woodwork. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Forrest (Lauren) Taylor, of Dallas, TX; 4 daughters and sons-inlaw, Kibrie (Joey) Saunds, of Nahunta, Brittany Taylor, of Scottsdale, AZ, Nickie (Douglas) Steele, of Nahunta, and Crystal
Stephens, of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jeff Taylor, of Colorado, and Dean Taylor, of South Carolina; several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday at Southside Baptist Church. Arrangements are with
Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
TAYLOR, Roy E. Taylor
Roy E. Taylor, 82, a resident of Perry, entered the heavenly kingdom on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Mr. Taylor was born
October 29, 1927 in Thomasville, GA to Roy Cleveland Taylor and Hazel Sparrow Taylor. He has been a resident of Perry for the
past 69 years, where he worked for Cherokee Dairy owned by his family as a young boy. He worked at Dekle Motor Company as a
teenager before being drafted in the U.S. Army to serve in Korea. After his service he came home and worked for Ogilvie
Pontiac for several years, then began working for Buckeye when it opened in Perry. He worked his way up to a management
position, retiring after 33 years of employment. He was a member of the Perry Elks Lodge #1851. He was a member of Lake
Bird United Methodist Church. Mr. Taylor will be remembered for making his rounds through Perry, keeping up with what was
going on in the community. Preceded in death by a sister, Anne Lawson and a brother, Bobby Taylor. Survived by his wife of 59
years, Ann Taylor, of Perry, FL, (1) son; Roy E. Taylor Jr. and wife Carrie of Crawfordville, FL, (3) daughters; Nancy Geohagan
and husband Tom, Ruth Harvey and husband Craig, and Karen Southern and husband Rick, (2) brothers; Joe Taylor, John C.
“Jack” Taylor, all of Perry, FL, (6) grandchildren, (4) great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. A
graveside service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Lake Bird United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
the family has asked that Memorial Contributions be made to Lake Bird United Methodist Church or to the Perry Veterans
Memorial Park. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry is in charge of arrangements.
TAYLOR, TaJuana Dale Taylor
The funeral for TaJuana Dale Taylor, age 54, will be Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Burial will follow in
Oakland Cemetery. She died Wednesday (June 24, 2015) at home following a brief illness. She was a Waycross native and
attended Waycross public schools. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Betty Sue Copeland. She is survived by
daughters, Sharika Taylor of Atlanta, and Tamika Taylor of Houston, TX; 1 sister, Valerie Copeland of Waycross; 2 brothers,
Calvin Tony (Cathy) Copeland Jr., Edward (Cheryl) Lamar of Atlanta; 4 grandchildren, Jamez Taylor of Houston, TX, Sharise
Taylor of Atlanta; Jhana Taylor of Houston, TX, Nylah Taylor of Waycross; uncles, Albert (Felicia) Hunt of Waycross; William
James Copeland, Eddie Copeland, James Edward Copeland, Anthony Copeland, all of Manchester, GA; aunts, Shirley Copeland,
Joanne Copeland Watts, Martha Ann Prather and Bernice Parks, all of Manchester, and Viola Davis of Atlanta; several nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at 609 Quarterman St. Arrangements are with Welch &
Brinkley Mortuary.
TAYLOR, Teresa C. Altman Taylor
Mrs. Teresa C. Altman Taylor, age 44, of Nicholls passed away Friday February 19, 2010, at the Bacon County Hospital. She was
a native of Bacon County, worked as an x-ray tech for several years and was a member of First Community Church of Alma.
Survivors include her parents: Cleon A. Carver and Juanelle Williams Carver of West Green; maternal grandmother: Lucille
Williams of West Green, her husband of three years: Jeffrey D. Taylor of Nicholls; daughter: Shelby Altman of Alma; two step
sons: Avery Taylor of Alma, Ethan Taylor of Douglas; step-daughter: Amari Taylor of Douglas; three brothers: Joey L. Carver of
Nicholls, Dale Carver and wife Leslie Johnson Carver of Alma, Jeffery Carver and wife Liz of Alma; two sisters: Debra Carver
of Hazlehurst and Karen Miles of Nicholls; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will were Sunday at First
Community Church. Interment followed in Mims Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the
arrangements.
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TAYLOR, Teresa Marie Taylor
Teresa Marie Taylor departed this life to reside in her Heavenly home Sunday (May 1, 2016) surrounded by her loved ones and
friends. She was born in Waycross to Beatrice and Elijah Allen. She attended Ware County School System. She earned her GED
from Okefenokee Technical College. She was employed as a telephone technician at AT&T in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and a
homemaker. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved
life. She was truly a “fighter” and her ﬁnal days proved just that to all who knew her. Her parents, Beatrice and Elijah, three
brothers, Richard, Charlie and Donnie, one sister, Terri, and two kids, Shawn and Chuck, preceded her in death. She leaves to
cherish her memory a devoted husband, Willie Taylor; sons, Scott (Charitie) and Jason (Dee); daughters, Tremie (Troy) and
Leisa; brothers, Ronnie (Kathy), Lonnie (Trasa) and Tony; sisters, Cara (Danny), Teresa (Allen); her “pride and joy,” her
grandchildren, Chuckie (Jamesha), James (Keechele), Laterria (Deandre), Franky (Sapphire), Jason, Jalisa, Shawn, Dade,
Deshawndra, Malik and Kerrington; great-grandchildren, Tynesia, Jamion, Jamiah, Dalacia, Kamoni, Peyton, Qwayden and
DeAnna; and a host of sorrowing cousins, nieces and nephews. The family is receiving friends at the home of Laterria White,
1900 Gibbs St., Waycross. The home going celebration will be Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Rainge
Memorial Chapel of Blackshear is serving the family.
TAYLOR, Thomas Redding Taylor
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 26, 1965)
Thomas Redding Taylor, age 81, died Thursday in Miami. He was a native of Madison County and had lived in the Greenville area
until he moved to Miami twelve years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Louise Wood of Miami; four sons, Eugene Taylor
of Jacksonville Beach; Ray Taylor of Houston, TX; Redding Taylor of Sanford and Aubrey Taylor of Rusk, TX; two sisters, Mrs.
Georgia Anderson, of New Smyrna Beach; and Mrs. Miranda Andrews of Tallahassee; also ten grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday November 28th at Beggs Funeral Home with interment on Evergreen
Cemetery in Greenville.
TAYLOR, Varnetta Milhous Taylor
JESUP — Varnetta Milhous Taylor, age 84, of Jesup, died Monday (Feb. 10, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. A
native of Florida, she lived in Wayne County for more than 20 years and was a charter member of Epworth United Methodist
Church. She was a wonderful helpmate to her late husband, the Rev. Sam V. Taylor, as he pastored many churches. Her hobbies
include gardening, knitting and taking care of her pets. She was also predeceased by a son, Ronald Gary Taylor. Survivors are a
daughter, Shirley Ann Roberts, of Wrightsville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Roger D. Taylor, of Jesup, Carroll Lee (Wynelle)
Taylor, of North Augusta, SC; 4 sisters, Urma Gene Fales, Wilma Dell, Ethel Ellerson and Janice McCallister; 3 brothers, Leon,
Jack and Fred Milhous; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at
Epworth United Methodist Church. Interment will be Friday in the Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross. Rinehart and Sons
Funeral Home of Jesup is serving the family.
TAYLOR, Vivian S. Taylor
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 Mar 2015)
Mrs. Vivian S. Taylor, age 77, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2015, at her residence following an extended
illness. Mrs. Taylor was born on December 19, 1937, in Nicholls, GA, to the late James William Smith and Alma Lee Youngblood
Smith. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Suzette Ludwig of Douglas, GA; Beverly Thomas of Douglas, GA; and Buffy Waters of
Douglas, GA; 3 sisters, Audrey (Benard) Thomas of Douglas, GA; Marcia (Jeff) Cooper of Cherry Lake, FL; and Cynthia (Randy)
Pearce of Baxley, GA; 4 brothers, Dwain (Patsy) Smith of Hot Springs, NC; Larry (Iris) Smith of Leicester of NC; Clavis (Jane)
Smith of Mims, FL; and Lowell (Trish) Smith of Hilliard, FL; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Carol) O’Steen of Douglas, GA; Christy
Spikes of Hazlehurst, GA; Craig Parlor of Hazlehurst, GA; Leondra Carmichael of Rock Hill, SC; Kendra Thomas of Douglas, GA;
and Ashton (Kimbley White) Gibson of Nicholls, GA; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Clements Taylor; grandson, Dustin Nettles; and a brother, Garland Smith. Funeral services
were Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Douglas Christian Fellowship. Interment followed at Tanner Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TAYLOR, Walter Delmar Taylor
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WALTER D. TAYLOR, age 94, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Lake City, Florida on August 5, 2012. He was born in
Gurdane, Oregon on December 31, 1917. He was the third of four children born to George Brunson and Leona Banks Taylor. He
went to Elementary School in Mist, Oregon and graduated High School in Portland, Oregon. He enlisted in the Navy in
September 1936 and he served until November 1948. He served on the USS Wright and the USS Honolulu before WW#II, the
USS Gillis and the USS Guam during WW#II, the USS Dennis J. Buckley DD 808 and the USS Rupertus before leaving the
Navy. In 1939, while in the Navy, Walt went to Photography School in Pensacola. In April 1940 he was given the rank of Gunner
Mate 3rd Class. Before leaving the Navy he was promoted to Gunners Mate 1st Class. While in the service he qualified as a Diver
2nd Class. When he was in Gunner School in Washington DC, he met his wife Carolyn Marguerite Huxford, who was a member of
the Navy WAVES. They were married in Arlington, Virginia on November 2, 1945. In 1950 he moved to Perry, Florida with his
wife and family. He worked at the Huxford Camp collecting turpentine and later graduated from Florida State University with a
Bachelor Degree in Accounting. He had an accounting business in Perry and did audits later on in his life. Walt enjoyed traveling,
photography and researching his family’s history. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn Huxford
Taylor. Survivors include his brother Marvis Taylor of Oregon and his four children, Rayford H Taylor (Elizabeth) of Atlanta,
GA, Jerry L Taylor (Jane) of Newberry, FL, Carol T Sexton (John) of Orlando, FL and David L Taylor (Tammi) of Tallahassee,
FL. He had six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Walter
Delmar Taylor to the Gainesville Fisher House Foundation, P O Box 358296, Gainesville, FL 32635 or on line at
http://gainesvillefisherhouse.org, or to Voluntary Service, VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.
There will be a private interment at a later date.
TAYLOR, Walter Lee Taylor Jr.
Walter Lee Taylor Jr., age 65, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Waycross, died Monday (Sept. 1, 2014) at Southeast Georgia
Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Walter Lee Taylor Sr. and Louise Langford Taylor.
Upon graduating from Waycross High School in 1967, he joined the United States Navy where he served during the Vietnam
War. After his discharge from the navy, he attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University. He worked in many
different United States cities, as well as Birmingham, England for three years, as an industrial engineer, before retiring and
settling in Fort Worth, Texas. Throughout his career he worked for Boeing Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, and
Weigh-Tronix in Fairmont, MN. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Evans, GA. A very accomplished
carpenter, he loved building and remodeling homes. He also enjoyed building birdhouses and was an avid fisherman. However, his
greatest love was his vintage 1929 Model A Leatherback. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Erma Taylor, of Fort Worth,
TX; a daughter, Jenny Louise Taylor, of Fort Worth, TX; 2 sisters, Roslyn (Tony) Anselmo of Gulfport, MS, Patti (Paul) Barber
of Homerville; 1 brother, Billy (Jayne) Taylor of Fernandina Beach, FL; a goddaughter, Mindy (Raj) Sivasubramanian of San
Francisco, CA; a god-granddaughter, Darci Sivasubramanian; an adopted sister, Sherry Wiggins of Augusta; 3 nephews, David
Taylor, Will Taylor, Andy Anselmo; 1 niece, Laura Scott; and numerous loved ones. A memorial service will be Friday in the MilesOdum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box, 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
TAYLOR, William M. Taylor
William M. Taylor, 78, former Madison business man died in Daytona Beach last Friday, following a fall he suffered a week
earlier. The body was brought back to Madison where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Beggs Funeral Home with
interment following in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. W. M. Taylor, of Ocala; a daughter, Mrs. Robert
Melville, of Daytona Beach and two grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Woody Taylor
Woody Taylor, 76, of Greenville died October 29th in the local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Greenville and a retired
farmer. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ella McLeod Taylor, of Greenville; five daughters, Mrs. Carrie Clayton, Mrs. Berta Mugge,
and Mrs. Edwina Bailey, all three of Greenville; Mrs. Ila Mae Roberts, of Lecanto; and Mrs. Kathleen Walker, of Madison; two
sons, Carl Taylor, of Shady Grove; and Luther Taylor, of Greenville; two brothers, Redding Taylor, of Miami; and Alonzo Taylor,
of Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Perry Andrews, of Greenville; and Mrs. Georgia Anderson, of New Smyrna Beach; twenty-six
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in
Evergreen Cemetery.
TEDDER, Mrs. Ada Bell McLeod Tedder
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Mrs. George W. Tedder, of Ft. Lauderdale, died Thursday in Hendersonville, NC where she and her husband had been spending
some time. Mrs. Tedder was Miss Ada Belle McLeod and a native of Madison County. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. J. B.
Hardee, of Madison. Judge Tedder was at one time Supt. of Madison County Schools. The family moved to Ft. Lauderdale about
thirty-five years ago. Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Miss Flora Tedder, a son, George W. Tedder, Jr., and several
grandchildren, all of Ft. Lauderdale.
TEDDER, George W. Tedder Sr.
Circuit Court Judge George W. Tedder Sr., age 86, died last Friday at his home in Ft. Lauderdale. He had served as Circuit
Court Judge there for more than 35 years, and was known as “Mr. Circuit Judge.” Judge Tedder was born in Madison County
and was County Superintendent of School and County Judge before he moved to Broward County in 1925. He entered private
law practice there and in 1928 was elected Circuit Judge, an office he held until his retirement. He received many honors in his
adopted home. The first school in Florida to be named for a living person, Tedder Elementary School in Pompano Beach was
dedicated in 1959 to him and in 1963 the fourth floor west wing of the county court house was also dedicated to him. Funeral
services were held Sunday in Park Temple Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale. Judge Tedder’s wife died in June 1963. They had
been married 57 years. Survivors include a son, Circuit Judge George Tedder, Jr.; a daughter, Flora; and four grandchildren.
TEDDER, Gertrude Leslie Tedder
Gertrude Leslie Tedder died Friday in Jacksonville at the age of 83, after a brief illness. Mrs. Tedder was the daughter of the
late Lewis Gilliland and Eugenia Dale Leslie of Madison and the widow of the late William Ernest Tedder. She was a long time
resident of Madison County and a sister-in-law of Mrs. L. E. Leslie of Madison. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, George L. Tedder and W. E. Tedder, both of Jacksonville; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday and burial was in Riverside Memorial Park. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Leslie and Mrs.
Joe Bevan attended the funeral of their aunt.
TEDDER, Infant daughter
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 24 1907)
The week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Tedder died at the family home in this city early Tuesday morning and was
buried the same afternoon. The sympathy od the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents.
TEDDER, Wilma Eugenia Tedder
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL October 11, 2014)
Wilma Eugenia Tedder, age 83, of Perry, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. Wilma was born July 27, 1931 in Shady Grove,
FL, to the late Eugene and Ellen (Hamilton) Rowell. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Ernest Tedder; two
sisters: Bernice Knights and Eunice Wood; and one brother: A. Y. Rowell. Wilma was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry.
She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers and serving at her church. She is survived by 1 son Jim (Sheila) Tedder of Perry,
FL; 2 grandchildren: Josh (Ashley) Tedder of Tallahassee and Hannah (Anthony) Roffino of Texas; 1 great grandchild: Arabella
Roffino; and another great granddaughter to be born in February, 2015; 1 brother Jim (Nancy) Rowell of Tallahassee and
numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Perry. Memorial
contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Perry or Big Bend Hospice. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P.
Burns Funeral Home.
TEIXEIRA, Linda Sue Newbern Teixeira
Mrs. Linda Sue Newbern Teixeira, age 64, of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Ms. Teixeira, a native of Lowndes County, GA was born on May 26, 1946. She was the daughter
of the late Pleaman and Elma Metts Newbern. Graveside services and interment were Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the
Metts Family Cemetery in Berrien County, GA. Survivors include her husband: Daniel John Teixeira of Douglas, GA; 1 son:
Gregory Davie (Debbie) Palm of Port St Lucie, FL; daughters: Tessa Palm Hagan of Ft. Pierce, FL, Sandra Lee Palm of Ft. Pierce,
FL, Christine Harper of Douglas, GA; sisters: Dicey Smith of Sweetwater, TN, Carole Spell of Hinesville, GA, Rhonda Newell of
Pearson, GA; 11 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren, nieces nephews and other relatives. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
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TEMPLES, Sam Temples
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Captain Sam Temples, age 55, of Valdosta, GA passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 after a sudden illness. He was born on
August 13, 1958 in Macon, GA to the late Philip (P.O.) and Marjorie (Smith) Temples. Captain Temples has been employed with
the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office since 1978. He worked in various departments with the sheriff's office throughout his 36
year career. Most recently he served as Captain of Special Operations to include: Training, DARE, School Resource Officers,
Reserve Officers, Narcotics and the Dive Team. He loved to fish with his buddies and most especially with his daughter, Kellie.
His survivors include his wife of 21 years, Susan Temples of Valdosta, GA; 1 daughter, Kellie Temples of Valdosta, GA; 1 brother
& sister-in-law, Seab (Pamela) Temples of Valdosta, GA; his father-in-law & mother-in-Law, Bobby C. & Kathleen Moore of
Hahira, GA; a brother-in-law, Ferrell (Erika) Moore of Valdosta, GA; 3 sisters-in-law, Kay (Tony) Morris of Lake Park, GA; Sid
(C. H.) Hobrat of Hahira, GA; Kay Simpson of Valdosta, GA; nephews, Zachary & Tyler Temples, Justin & Jason Fost, Stephen
Moore; nieces, Katie & Megan Temples, Alex & Shelly Hobrat, Paige Ortlieb; special cousins, David & Sharon Noel of Rabun Gap,
GA, Captain Carl & Laura Smith of Valdosta, GA; and an aunt, Billie Sims. As per his wishes he will be cremated and no formal
services will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations to the Georgia Sheriffs Boys Ranch, 5671
GA Hwy 122 East, Hahira GA, 31632 or a charity of your choice. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
TERNEST, C. W. Ternest Jr.
WAYNESVILLE — C.W. “Buddy” Ternest Jr., age 60, of Waynesville, died Thursday (June 4, 2015) at home, surrounded by his
loving family. He was born Aug. 10, 1954 in Waycross to the late C.W. Ternest Sr. and Sarah Taylor Ternest. He was a heavy
equipment mechanic for Carlton Company then worked as a service manager for Yancey Brothers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening
and tinkering on small engines. He will be remembered as a family man who loved and adored his wife, children and spoiled
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sue Henderson and Doris Waters, and his brothers, Tom Ternest and
David Ternest. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diane Lewis Ternest, and his children, Melissa (Danny) Harden, Brian
(Aundrea) Ternest and Cindy (Nick) Cowman. The funeral will be Monday at Bible Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Mutt Waters, Jeff Waters, Tommy Waters, Wayne Henderson, David Henderson and
Preston Gibson. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
TERNEST, Kenny S. Ternest
Kenny Stephen Ternest, 62, died suddenly Monday morning (Sept. 10, 2012) at his residence. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Waycross. He worked in the heating and cooling industry. He was the son of the late, Kent Ternest and Cecile Marie
Hall Ternest. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Cribbs. He is survived by his son, Steven Ternest (Alicia), of
Blackshear; two brothers, Larry W. Ternest (Ann), of Millwood, and Tim N. Ternest (Gwen), of Savannah; four nephews, Corey
Cribb, of St. Marys, Matt Ternest, of Millwood, Chad Ternest (Becky), of Waycross, and Kyle Ternest, of Savannah; and a niece,
Melissa Bohannon (husband Shawn), of Waycross. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Beulah Cemetery. The family
will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday night from 6 until 8 o’clock. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
TERRELL, Debra Rene Terrell
Debra Rene Terrell, age 8, died Thursday in Sunland Hospital in Orlando, FL. She is survived by her parents, SM Sgt. Milton
Terrell of the U. S. Air Force in Spain and her mother, Mrs. Betty C. Terrell of Greenville; one sister, Kimberly Ann Terrell of
Greenville; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Mae Sanders; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Terrell of Ft.
White; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. T. L. Coker of Madison. Funeral services were held Monday December 8 th in Beggs
Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Elmer’s Notes: Her tombstone in Evergreen Cemetery indicates that her name was Debra Renee Terrell.
TERRELL, Mattie Missouria Terrell
Mattie Missouria Terrell, age 74, of Lake Park passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was
born July 07, 1938 in Lowndes County to the late Fred Terrell and Mattie Grant Terrell. She was a Homemaker and member of
Ministry Baptist Church. Survivors include a son Richard "Allen" Terrell of Lake Park, GA; daughter in-law. Lynnel Terrell of
Adel, GA; granddaughter, Alexandria Terrell of Adel, GA; grandson, Hank Terrell of Adel, GA; and several cousins and extended
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family members. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with
burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Echols County.
TERRELL, Thomas A. Terrell
Thomas “Tommy” A. Terrell, age 85, of Townsend, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday (Feb. 23, 2016). He was
the son of the late Phillip Preston and Bertha Norine Terrell. He was the loving husband for 63 years to his wife, Faye Love
Terrell. He also served his country honorably in the United States Army. After being discharged from the service, he retired
from CSX Railroad as a machinist with 42 years of employment. Then after his retirement, he moved from Waycross to
Townsend. He became the president of the local Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 192 in Waycross,
but attended the Live Oak Masonic Lodge No. 137 in Darien for the past several years. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church of Darien. A service to celebrate his life will be Friday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick.
Interment will follow the service in the Poppell Gardner Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bertha
Norine and Phillip Preston Terrell, his brother, Phillip P. Terrell Jr., a daughter, Tommie Lynn Terrell Lynch. He is survived by
his devoted wife, Faye Love Terrell; 2 daughters, Phyllis Terrell and Terri T. (Robert) Parker; 2 granddaughters, Stephanie
(Steven) Yawn and Asia (Cord) Boyette; 4 great-grandchildren, Korianne Alise Yawn, Kloie Adair Yawn, Katelynn Annabelle Yawn
and Cam Axel Boyette; 1 sister, Eloise Terrell Hulett; 4 sisters-in-law, Janel Harrison, Jeanette Love, Charlotte Peavey and
Betty (Allen) Keefer; and several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed walking in the woods and sitting down by a tree to observe all
of God’s creations around him. He loved his family and had a special bond with each of them. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved him. However, his family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
TERRELL, William David Terrell
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard)
Ocala - Rev. William David Terrell, 72, longtime pastor of Oakcrest Baptist Church, passed away on March 7, 2014 at his home
surrounded by his family. He was born on April 6, 1941 in Perry, FL to Walter Finley and Louvenia (Goodman) Terrill. Rev. William
Terrell not only served as pastor of Oakcrest but also was a great mentor to other area pastors exemplifying a true
genuineness in both character and integrity. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie W. Terrell; son, David (Sheri)
Terrell; daughter, Elise (Ken) Kilgore; brother, Richard Allen (Janice) Terrell; sister, Virgie (Marty) Barker; 6 grandchildren:
Shea Lyn, Miranda, Zackary, Justin, Josh and Danny; and 3 great-grandchildren: Addison, Ethan and Carsen. A celebration
service was held on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Oakcrest Baptist Church, 1109 N.E. 28th Street, Ocala.
TERRILL, Danny Terrill
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 4 April 2014)
Danny Terrill, born in Detroit, MI on August 2, 1949, passed from this life after a long illness on April 1, 2014 at Haven Hospice
Center in Lake City. He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Juanita Terrill, his sisters, Kathy Terrill and Debbie (Darryl)
Linton, and brother Mike Terrill (Caron), all of Lee, 4 nieces, 1 nephew and 10 great-nieces and nephews. Danny had been a
resident of Florida since 1980 and had lived in Lee most of those years. Friends may pay their respects at the Madison Church
of Christ located at 457 S. Range St. in Madison, on Monday, April 7. Arrangements trusted to ICS Cremation & Funeral Home
Lake City, (386) 752-3436.
TERRILL, Harry Thomas Terrill
Harry Thomas Terrill, age 4 ½ years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finley Terrill of Foley passed to the great beyond Thursday
November 18th at the Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, GA. He was sick one week with spinal meningitis. He leaves to mourn his
passing his parents, one brother William and one sister Elizabeth, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
TERRY, Ben Terry
Ben "Blue Rebel" Terry, age 64, of Quitman passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was
born on July 6, 1949 to the late Lonnie and Corena (White) Terry. He worked as a truck driver for over 47 years and was
currently working for State Line Trucking. He was a family man and enjoyed fishing and talking on CB radio. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Kathy Goodman, brother, Buddy Terry and son-in-law, Mark Flynn. Survivors include his wife, Linda Terry,
of Valdosta; son, Troy Terry, Jr., of Valdosta; 5 daughters & son-in-law: Jennifer Lea Terry Courson, of Philadelphia, TN, Kathy
Flynn, of Quitman, GA, Georgia McHan, of Lake Park, GA, Christie McHan & D.J. Kinard, of Quitman, GA, Bonnie & Mike Terry,
of Quitman, GA; 15 Grandchildren: Wendy, Crimson, Dustin, Dakota, Raven, Riley, Destiny, Carlee, Lamar, LaShae, Zachary
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"Little Rebel", Brianna, Tigger, Kayla and Lewis; 1 great-granddaughter: Mikaela; 2 sisters & brother-in-law: Pauline & John
Lucas, of Illinois, Virginia Eunice, of Nashville, GA; 5 brothers & sisters-in-law: Howard "Junk" Terry, of Quitman, GA, Ed &
Jean Hutchinson, of Madison, FL, Bobby Terry, of Lake City, FL, Troy "Double T"& Linda Terry of Quitman, GA, Walter & Annie
Harrelson, of Cecil, GA; 1st Wife, Ellen Terry, of Philadelphia, TN and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be
held Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. As per his wishes he will be cremated following
the services.
TERRY, Bobby Raymond Terry
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 16 July 2015)
Bobby Raymond Terry, age 60, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August
4, 1954 in Clyattville, GA to Lonnie and Corine (White) Terry. He was a truck driver for T & T. He served his country in the
United States Army. His survivors include daughters & son-in-Law, Bobbi (Tony) Howell of Lake Park, GA, Casey (Mike)
Barrentine of Valdosta, GA, daughter, Shellie Leonard Terry of Valdosta, GA, 2 step-sons & daughters-in-law, Riley (Michelle)
Waters of Jennings, FL, Jon (Amber) Waters of Lake City, FL, daughters, Misty Dawn Howze of Jacksonville, FL, Michelle
Hettle of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters & brother-in-law, Pauline (John) Lucas of IL, Virginia Eunice of Nashville, GA; 4 brothers &
sisters-in-law, James Howard (Wanda) Terry, Sr., Ed (Irma Jean) Hutchinson of Madison, FL, Troy L. (Linda) Terry, Sr., of
Valdosta, GA, Walter Robert (Annie) Harrelson of Valdosta, GA; 14 grandchildren, Sara, Bradley, Bryce, Braydon, Kalli, Brody,
Chloie, Michael, J.T., Racheal, Sabel, Erin, Jade, Mykhael; 1 great-great grandchild, Harlee; numerous nieces, nephews, and
extended family members. A memorial service will be Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Music Funeral Services to help cover funeral expenses.
TERRY, Daniel B. Terry, Jr.
Dr. Daniel B. Terry, Jr., MD, 67, died suddenly at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville on Wednesday,
December 24, 2008. Dr. Terry was born in Atlanta, to Dr. and Mrs. D. B. (Janie Ruth Huey) Terry, Sr. Dr. Terry, Jr. was raised
in Homerville, where he has maintained many close friendships. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated as valedictorian of Clinch
County High School in 1958; attended Emory University; graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia in 1963
with a premedical degree; and from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1967 where he earned a
doctorate of medicine degree. He completed a surgical residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, serving
as chief surgical resident. He was in the Navy for two years, stationed in Oakland, California and Pensacola, Florida, and served
as a commander on the Midway in Subic Bay. He lived in Waycross and practiced surgery at Satilla Regional Medical Center from
1975 until his death. Dr. Terry was an honorable man who was loved and respected by everyone he encountered. He was widely
known for his surgical skill. As a physician he was genuinely and deeply concerned for the well-being of his patients, going far
beyond the call of duty to ensure their comfort and healing. Dr. Terry was an enthusiastic member of Faith in Practice, a
nondenominational medical/dental/surgical mission organization, and traveled to Antigua, Guatemala with Faith in Practice for
seven weeklong missions from 2002 through 2008. He was the team doctor on some missions and helped to coordinate the
surgery program during the missions. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Waycross, a member of
the Board of Trustees, and a member of the Sid Ruff Sunday School Class. Dr. Terry was an avid fisherman and had fished over
many parts of North America and up and down the east coast as far south as Bimini. He greatly enjoyed the company of friends
and family while saltwater or freshwater fishing and was a skilled boater. He was a lover of nature and enjoyed reading,
photography and travel. Music was another of Dr. Terry's lifelong passions. In high school, he played the trumpet for the
marching band. Throughout his high school, college and residency years, he was always a member of Dixieland bands. In later
years, he was a trumpeter for the "Men of Note", a 15-member swing band orchestra in Waycross. He is survived by two sons,
David (wife Sara) of Fernandina Beach and Sam of Port St. Joe, Florida; his wife, Jean; cousins, H. Gordon Huey of Virginia
Beach, VA; Rebecca Huey of St. Simons Island; and Zandra Miles of Brunswick. A funeral service was held Sunday, December
28, 2008 at First United Methodist in Waycross. Graveside services followed at Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the "Every Day with Love" fund at the First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St.
Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home of Waycross served the Terry family.
TERRY, Doris Loree Johnson Terry
Doris Loree Johnson Terry, age 88, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will
be 11:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2012 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Midway Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation was Sunday, from 3 – 5 PM at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel. She was born in Madison County, Florida where
she lived all her life. She was a Homemaker and a Farmer. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include 2
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sons: Richard Terry (Edith) of Madison, Bill Terry of Madison; 3 daughters: Faye Browning (Edwin) of Madison, Frances Terry
Grotefend (David Deceased) of Lake City; Ernestine Sparkman (Kip) of Perry; Step-Mother Lydia Johnson of Dowling Park, FL; 1
sister; Dorothy Sammons of Lake City. 8 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Donations may be made to Midway Baptist
Church WMU Fund, 338 SE Midway Church Rd., Lee, Florida 32059. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TERRY, Infant Terry
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 1 1907)
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Terry of Pinetta passed away last Friday morning. The child was only sick a few days
with typhoid fever.
TERRY, Lizzie Terry
Mrs. Lizzie Terry, age 82, died Friday June 15, at the home of a son, L. F. Terry, near Pinetta. Survivors include one daughter,
Mrs. Hugh Landen, of Live Oak; six sons, L. F. and R. Terry, both of Pinetta; B. O. Terry, of Macclenny; W. B. Terry, of Baton
Rouge, LA; L. T. Terry, of Plant City; and W. H. Terry, of Corning CA. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Pinetta Baptist
Church with burial in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
TERRY, Lon F. Terry
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 6, 1966)
Lon F. Terry, age 73, of Pinetta died Saturday in the local hospital following a brief illness. He was a native of Madison County
and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Terry, a prominent family of the county. He was a member of the Pinetta Baptist
Church. Following his retirement from service with the railroad he was owner of Terry’s Grocery in Pinetta. Surviving are his
wife Mrs. L. F. Terry of Pinetta; two daughters, Mrs. Erma Chamblin of Jacksonville and Mrs. J. E. Revell of Clearwater; a sister,
Mrs. Hugh Landen of Live Oak; three brothers, Ran Terry of Madison; B. O. Terry of Palatka and Lester Terry of Plant City; 10
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Monday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Mt.
Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
TERRY, Mary Frances Terry
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 6. 1942)
Mrs. Mary Frances Terry, aged 73, died Monday, February 2nd, at her home in the Pinetta community. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Survivors are one son, Mr. Cary Terry, of Pinetta, and one daughter living in
Live Oak.
TERRY, Myrtle Lee Terry
Myrtle Lee Terry died Sunday at the age of 70 in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong
resident of Madison County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Hamilton. She was a member of Hickory
Grove Methodist Church. She leaves her husband, Mr. Carey Terry, Sr.; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil Allen of Jacksonville; two sons,
Charles Terry of Hemmingway, SC, Carey Terry, Jr., of Pinetta; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Zack Andrews and Mrs.
Nina Campbell, both of Lee and Mrs. Ilah Pulliam of Pinetta. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with
interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
TERRY, William M. Terry
William M. Terry, 82, of Lee, died Wednesday at the local hospital. He was a retired farmer in the Midway community. Services
were held Thursday in Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ernest Terry and Edward Terry, both of
Madison County; two stepsons, Sidney Jordan, of Midway; and Robert Jordan, of South Florida; three daughters, Mrs. Kermit
Thomas and Mrs. Joyce Sessions, both of Midway; and Mrs. Lorene Smith, of Ft. Pierce; and four sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Hughey
and Mrs. Bell Morse, both of Madison; Mrs. Eliza Bullard, of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Agness Morse, of Dinsmore; twenty-one
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
TESTON, Clarence Edward Teston Jr.
HOMERVILLE — Clarence Edward Teston Jr., age 79, passed away suddenly Sunday (April 13, 2014) at his residence. He was
born April 17, 1934, in Homerville, son of the late Clarence Edward Teston Sr. and Maybelle Bennett Teston. He worked for
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Slash Pine EMC for 52 years serving as general manager for more than 20 years. He was a member of New Pine Grove Southern
Congregational Methodist Church and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lugene Booth Teston, one
grandson, Alvin Pierce Henderson IV, and one sister, Rita T. Carter. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Alvin
Henderson, of Homerville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Shirley Teston, of Homerville, and Les and Amelia Teston, of
Waycross; 3 sisters, Margaret T. Lee, of Manor, Sarah T. Griffis, of Homerville, and Glenda Pope, of New Mexico; 5
grandchildren, Dustin Henderson, Dallas Teston, Madison Teston, Jack Teston and Ema Teston; 1 step-grandchild, McKenzie
Delk; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at New Pine Grove Southern
Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
TESTON, Gladys Gowan Teston
Gladys Gowan Teston, 77, of Nicholls, died suddenly Thursday night (June 13, 2013) at her home after a short illness. She was a
native of Forest City, NC, but had lived in Nicholls since 1963. She was a daughter of the late Wallace Gowan and Dullie Gilbert
Gowan and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ray Teston, three brothers and four sisters. She was a member
of Faith Holiness Church, of Nicholls. Survivors include a son, Jasper Ray Teston (Angel), of Waycross; two daughters, Dianna
Powell and Linda Thompson, both of South Carolina; two brothers, Albert and Paul Gowan, both of Lincolnton, NC, three
grandchildren, Sherrell Powell, of South Carolina, Tammala Teston, of Madison, FL, Charity Teston, of Dallas, TX; one greatgrandchild, Bethanny Linsey, of Dallas, TX; two step grandchildren, Dakota Douglas, of Waycross, Patience Douglas, of
Jacksonville, FL; and three step great-grandchildren, Veronika, Leland and Dominick Douglas, all of Waycross. A funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at Faith Holiness Church, of Nicholls. Interment will follow in Roberts Cemetery in Nicholls. Crosby
Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
TESTON, Lugene Booth Teston
Mrs. Lugene Booth Teston, 71, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Teston was born October 1,
1937, in Clinch County, to the late Lester Booth and Lucille Lang Booth. She was retired from Peagler-Manley Insurance
Company of Homerville, where she was a Secretary. She attended New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church.
Mrs. Teston is preceded in death by two brothers, E. H. Booth, and Walter I. Booth; and one grandson, Pierce Henderson.
Survivors are her husband, C. Edward Teston, Jr. of Homerville; one daughter and son-inlaw, Debbie and Alvin Henderson III
of Homerville; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Eddie and Shirley Teston of Homerville and Les and Amelia Teston, of Waycross;
one sister, JoAnn Griffis of Homerville; five grandchildren, Jack Teston, Emma Teston, Dustin Henderson, Dallas Teston, and
Madison Teston; and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Teston were held Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the New
Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Internment was in the New Pine Grove Southern Congregational
Methodist Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Teston family.
TESTON, Soundra Lee Teston
Soundra Lee Teston, age 58, died Sunday (May 31, 2015) at her residence in the Calvary Community of Brantley County following
an extended illness. She was a native of Los Angeles, CA, but had lived most of her life in Waycross. She was the wife of the
late Warren David Teston and daughter of the late James Aubrey Bibby and Betty Jean Johnson Decosta. She was also
preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Bibby and a sister, Janice Shirley. She was a homemaker and a member of Ware
Terrace Church. Survivors include 1 daughter Elizabeth (Benji) Voss of Waycross; 1 son, David (Sonya) Teston of Waycross; 5
grandchildren, John Tanner, Destiny Tanner, Dawson Voss, Caleb Voss and Destani Wildes; 3 sisters, Darlene (James) Byrd of
Waycross; Amanda (Scott) Musgrove; and Joni (Sammy) Music both of Douglas; brothers, Jonathan Bibby of Waycross; Timothy
Bibby of Douglas; and Donald (Donna) Guess of Blackshear; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside
service will be Friday in the Shiloh Cemetery of Pierce County. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TESTON, Timothy Bruce Teston
Timothy Bruce “Tim” Teston, 53, of Waycross, passed away Friday (April 5, 2013) at his residence. Born in Blackshear Oct. 9,
1959, he lived in Patterson and Waycross most of his life. He was a carpenter and loved to hunt and enjoyed car racing. He was a
member of Laura Chapel Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Clayton and Lavada Morgan Teston. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Ted Teston Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Keena Teston, of Patterson, and Jessica and
Chris Padgett, of Waycross; four sons, Brad Teston (fiancée Ashley Spivey), of Hoboken, Dawton Teston, Walker Teston and
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Byron Teston, all of Waycross; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Anita Teston and Freddie and Donna Teston, all of
Patterson; five grandchildren, River Teston, Ashlyn Spivey, Carson Spivey, Jye Kole Lee and McKenzli Padgett; his mother-inlaw, Teresa Wilkins and Jimmy Chastain, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held
Wednesday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Donations may be made to the family, c/o
Keena Teston, 3308 O’Quinn St., Patterson, GA 31557. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
TEXADA, J. A. Texada, Jr.
J. A. Texada, Jr., 72, former resident of Greenville, where he was in the lumber business, and of Madison, where he was at one
time City Clerk and in government work died in Gainesville Saturday. He moved to Gainesville in 1935, where he set up the
program for the Farmers’ Home Administration. Mr. Texada was born in Louisiana and came to Florida in 1926. He is survived by
his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline McGriff, and two brothers.
TEXADA, J. A. Texada, Sr.
Mr. J. A. Texada, Sr., passed away suddenly Wednesday night at the home of his son, Mr. J. A. Texada, Jr. in Gainesville. He was
past eighty years of age. Burial will be in New Orleans, his former home. Mr. Texada will be remembered by many friends when he
visited his son, and daughter-in-law, when they were residents of Madison County several years ago.
TEXADA, Lillian H. Texada
Lillian H. Texada, aged 73. Died Monday in Gainesville was a former resident of Madison. Her husband, the late Jack Texada,
was Madison’s City Clerk in 1933, and later was one of the WPA executives here. Their daughter, Jackie, attended Madison
schools. Services were held Tuesday in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Gainesville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
THACKER, Faye Ellen Howie Thacker
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 12 March 2016)
Mrs. Faye Ellen Howie Thacker, age 81, a longtime resident of Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, FL, passed away March
12, 2016 at Haven Hospice E. T. Yorke Center in Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Thacker was born June 4,
1934 in Waxhaw, NC to Richard Howie Sr. and Myrtle Tysinger Howie. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church near
Mayo, FL. Mrs. Thacker was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her
family. In her spare time, she was an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband James Emmet Thacker in 1993.
She is survived by 4 sons, Gary Thacker of Mayo; Keith Thacker of Tampa, FL; Tommy Thacker and Dale Thacker both of Mayo;
2 daughters, Charlene Fowler of Perry and Wanda Hawkins of Fayetteville, NC; 1 brother, Charles Howie of Fort Mill, SC; 12
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
March 15, 2016 at Riverside Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care
of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
THACKER, Kellie Wade Thacker
Mrs. Kellie Wade Thacker, age 51, of Douglas, passed away Saturday November 7, 2009, at the Phoebe Putney Memorial
Hospital in Albany, following an extended illness. Mrs. Thacker, a native of Douglas, was a retired makeup artist and manicurist.
She was the mother of the late William Jacob Thacker, and the daughter of the late Luther Whitney Wade, Jr. Ms. Thacker
was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include: mother: Janet Kelly Wade of Douglas, GA; one sister: Marsha W.
and husband, Jeffrey Hatfield of Cartersville, GA; two brothers: Shirley and husband Jeffrey Wade; and Brad Wade, all of
Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Monday, November 9, 2009, at the First Baptist
Church. The interment followed in the Salem Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THAMES, Mary Ann Thames
Mary Ann Thames, age 87, of Waycross, died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief
illness. She was born in Gainesville, FL, to the late Burton John Otte and Bernice Loraine Bishop Otte. A native of Gainesville,
she moved to Waycross in 1958 where she would make her home for the rest of her life. She was a homemaker as well as
keeping a nursery of kids daily at her home for more than 20 years. She always got great joy in the kids who she kept coming
back to visit her later in life. After the death of her husband, she volunteered for Baptist Village Retirement Communities for
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10 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross, the chancel choir, Lena Q. Whitman Sunday School
Class and served as moderator for the Women of the Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No.
474 where she served as a Worthy Matron. She was also active with the Lady Shriners Auxiliary. She was an avid Florida Gators
fan who enjoyed watching any type of sporting event. She loved playing dominos with her group the “Domino Divas” and her
church group. She loved playing Mah Jong. She founded the exercise class, the “Gutsy Grannies,” at First Presbyterian Church
and just recently celebrated its 10th year of existence. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Howard Thames, a daughter, Margaret Eunice (and her husband, Newton Eunice), as well as her brother, Richard Otte. She is
survived by 1 daughter, Patricia (Henry) Dryden of Woodstock; 2 sons, James Howard Thames Jr., of Pelham, John Bruce
Thames of Madison, FL; 4 grandchildren, Frank (Amy) Eunice, William (Serena) Dryden, Beth Dryden, Julie Dryden; 4 greatgrandchildren, Dayton Eunice, Brendan Eunice, Gilliam Schultz, Grayson Schultz and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Entombment will follow in the Greenlawn Mausoleum. MilesOdum Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill
St., Waycross, GA 31501.
THAMES, Sidney Wayne Thames
Sidney Wayne Thames, age 55, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his residence in Perry. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County and the son of the late Sidney Cornelius Thames and Mattelen Strickland Thames. He was a Painter
by trade and worked for Watkins and Frucon for over 20 years. Mr. Thomas enjoyed fishing and shooting pool. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Larry Thames. Survived by 2 sons; Cory Thames and Curtis Thames both of Perry, FL, (2)
brothers; Jack Irvin of Oak Ridge, TN and Sammy Irvin of Smith, AL, a sister; Maryann Swain of Perry, FL. Memorial Services
will be announced at a later date.
THARIN, Florida M. Tharin
Florida M. Tharin, age 83, died in a Jacksonville hospital Monday. She was a native of Madison, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. B. F. Moseley, prominent pioneer residents of Madison, and widow of the late J. McC Tharin, who passed away here many
years ago. Mrs. Tharin had resided in Jacksonville for the last number of years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. F. C.
Scofield, of Chevy Chase, MD; Mrs. Dan M. Vaden, Sr., and Mrs. Leroy Joyner, both of Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. W. B. Davis,
Sr., of Madison; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral
Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
THARPE, George C. Tharpe
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 17, 1956)
George C. Tharpe, 77, of Tallahassee died Friday August 10 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was the father of Mrs. Dale
Leslie, of Madison. Mr. Tharpe retired in 1952 after 20 years as auditor with the Department of Agriculture. Funeral services
were held Sunday at Tallahassee with interment in Oakland Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Walker Tharpe,
daughters, Miss Josephine Tharpe, of Ithaca, NY; Mrs. Carl Ingram, of Tallahassee and Mrs. Dale M. Leslie, of Madison; one
son, W. Tharpe, of Tallahassee; a sister, Mrs. W. J. Ott, also of Tallahassee and two brothers, Ben Tharpe, of Columbia, SC and
Thomas S. Tharpe, of Macon, GA.
THEOKTISTO, Jacqueline Jean Theoktisto
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 16 April 2015)
Jacqueline Jean Theoktisto, age 85, of Cherry Lake, FL, passed away April 16, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital.
Jacqueline was born August 10, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI, to Ross McCarty and Alyce Eitel Voorhees. Jackie was a member of First
Baptist Church in Quitman, GA. She was a homemaker and also worked many years at Carmichael's clothing store in Quitman,
GA. Jackie loved cooking for, and celebrating with, family and friends. The grandchildren and great grandchildren enjoyed
spending time with her at her home on Cherry Lake where they could swim, ski, fish, boat and ride the jet ski. Jackie cherished
the serenity of simply watching the water move and the sun reflecting off the ripples of Cherry Lake. She loved animals of all
kinds, enjoyed caring for her flowers, and most of all, she cared passionately for others. Jackie was preceded in death by her
mother, Alyce Voorhees and father, Ross McCarty, and her stepfather, Gerald Voorhees who she lovingly called Poppy;
husbands, William James Seaborn, II, Joseph "Joe" Platt, and Simon Theoktisto; and one brother, Arlon McCarty. Jackie is
survived by her son, William James Seaborn, III and Tina Smith of Cherry Lake, her daughter, Margaret Catherine Seaborn
(Hardy) Lott; 3 grandchildren, Christie Seaborn Hammond and John Hawkins of Pinetta, Stephanie Seaborn (John) Henningsen
of Tallahassee, William James (Naomi) Seaborn, IV of Lake Park, GA; 6 great-grandchildren, Garrett and Brandon Hammond of
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Madison, FL, Olivia, Noah and Grayson Henningsen of Tallahassee, FL, and Liam Seaborn of Lake Park, GA. A celebration of
Jackie’s life will be held at the home of Hardy and Cathy Lott on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Cherry Lake. The address is 1887 NE
Cherry Lake Circle, Madison, FL. Contact Jimmy Seaborn at 386-623-1828 for information. Memorial contributions can be made
to Big Bend Hospice of Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
THIEME, Darius Thieme
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 9, 2015)
Darius Thieme, age 86, passed away Monday February 9, 2015 at the Fellowship Home, Valdosta, GA. He was born on July 1,
1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a professor at Fisk University in Nashville, TN. He was a member of the Society for
Ethnomusicology, and played for the 7th Army Symphony. He was preceded in death by his parents Brainerd Hosier and Tabea
Hofmann and a son Richard Darius Thieme. Survivors include 1 son: Donald (Hanae Kanno) Thieme and granddaughter Erica Kanno
Thieme; and his former wife: Mary Stevenson Thieme; of Panama City, FL. As per his wishes he will be cremated and Memorial
services will be Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving
the family.
THIEME, Lillian Lanora Howard Thieme
Lillian Lanora “Lynn” Howard Thieme, 71, of Waycross, died Thursday (Nov. 21, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
after an extended illness. She was born in Pierce County to the late James Arthur Howard and Lenora Mae Bowen Howard and
lived in this area most of her life. She was a southern lady, always working until her health declined. Her last job was as a CNA
with Visiting Nurses. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 1
sister, Joan Baugh; 4 brothers, James Howard, Charles Howard, Harold Howard, and Williard Howard; and a son-in-law, Bradley
Grow. Survivors include her husband, Richard Thieme, of Jacksonville, FL; 3 children, James Earl “J.D.” (Mary) Doyle, of
Waycross, Karen Grow, of Waycross, R.W. McAlister, of Waycross; 11 grandchildren, Christina (Jack) Mosley, of Middleburg,
FL, Sonya Christ, of Baldwin, FL, James Doyle, Jarred Doyle and Meghan Doyle, all of Waycross, Nathan Grow, Heather Grow
and Ryan Grow, all of Jacksonville, FL, Cassie Lyn McAlister, Samantha Ann McAlister, Richard W. McAlister III, all of
Jacksonville, FL; 3 great-grandchildren, Dalton, Rebecca Lyn and Mia Lynn; 1 sister, Carolyn (Leroy) Lydeen, of Bradley, CA; 1
brother-in-law, Johnny Baugh, of Waycross; 1 sister-in-law, Gertrude Howard, of Lake City, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Sunday at Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
THIGPEN, Benjamin Franklin Thigpen
Benjamin Franklin Thigpen, age 52, died December 9th in the local hospital after a long illness. He was born in Greenville, but was
a resident of Auburndale, where he was a machinist and was employed by the Martin Company. He was up here on a visit when he
was taken ill. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frank Thigpen of Auburndale; one son, Ronnie Allen of Lakeland; one daughter, Mrs.
Darrell Bassham of Auburndale; one grandchild; four brothers, W. J.; A. J.; Ed C.; and Dave Thigpen, all of Greenville; four
sisters; Mrs. Delia Houck, Mrs. Julia Day, Mrs. Rose Newman, and Mrs. Marie Lawson, all of Greenville and a number of nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday at Sharon Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Bert Issac Thigpen
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 22, 2011)
Bert Issac Thigpen, 81, passed away at Madison Nursing Center on December 21, 2011. He is the son of William Jesse Thigpen
and Tempy Ellen Day. A lifelong resident of Greenville, Florida, he was in the Army and worked as a farmer, school bus driver
and county commissioner of Madison County. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Greenville. He is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Zelma B. Thigpen; two daughters, Tempy Ellen Johnson, Lydia Charlene (Sheen) Thigpen; a
sister, Burnelll Sheffield; and two grandchildren, Brittany Johnson and Jessie Johnson. Services will be held, Friday, December
23, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison Thursday,
December 22, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
THIGPEN, Betty L. Thigpen
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 9 November 2015)
Mrs. Betty L. Thigpen, age 67, of Perry, FL, passed away Monday November, 9, 2015 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL
following a brief illness. Mrs. Thigpen was born October 26, 1948 in Perry, FL to Ronald William Wright and Betty Jean Lyons
Wright. She was a very faithful and active member of the Antioch Revival Center. She worked in the billing and insurance
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department for Doctor’s Memorial Hospital for 30 years. Betty loved flowers and was known by her friends and family for
having a green thumb. Her yard was always full of blooming flowers and she spent many hours tending to her flower beds and
greenhouses. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed fishing and family gatherings in her
spare time. She is survived by; her husband of 34 years, Gerald Thigpen, 1 daughter, Susie (David) Warren; 1 son, David (Donna)
Land Jr., all of Perry; 2 sisters, Francis (Jimmy) Pridgeon of Old Town, FL; and Donna Jean Thrift of Perry, 2 brothers, Donald
Wright and Ronald Wright, both of Perry, 5 grandchildren, Lance, Bradley, and Justin Blanton, and Jeremy and Jordan Land, 4
great-grandchildren, Hunter, Matthew, Caden, and Brooke, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral
services for Mrs. Thigpen will be Friday November 13, 2015 in the Joe P. Burns Funeral Home. Interment will follow in New Hope
Cemetery. The family will receive friends
THIGPEN, Charlie D. Thigpen
Mr. Charlie D. Thigpen, of Pine Island, died Tuesday night at the age of 54, in a Thomasville hospital following an illness of about
two months. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Redding Hammock Cemetery. Survivors are his widow and one son, Eddie
Thigpen; his mother, Mrs. Florence Thigpen, of Sanford, and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Fisher, Madison and Mrs. D. Y. Burnett, of
Greenville.
THIGPEN, Florida Waldrep Thigpen
Florida Waldrep Thigpen, age 65, died at her home north of Greenville Friday after a long illness. She was a native of Madison
County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Waldrep. She was a Baptist and a practical nurse most of her life. Mrs.
Thigpen is survived by her husband Mr. Jesse Thigpen of Greenville, three step-daughters, Mrs. S. W. McLeod of Quitman, GA;
Mrs. James Sheffield of Madison; and Mrs. H. K. Sale of Valdosta; two step-sons, W. J. Thigpen of Dixie, GA and Burt Thigpen
of Greenville; three brothers, Waddie M. Waldrep and David M. Cone of Greenville and Louis Cone of Tampa; four sisters, Mrs.
Ralph Blount and Mrs. Marvin Day, both of Greenville; Mrs. Thetis Bishop of St. Augustine; and Mrs. L. A. Wood of Valdosta; two
aunts, Mrs. Gussie Register and Mrs. Jim Seago, both of Greenville; eighteen grandchildren and a numbers of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Greenville with interment in the Fellowship
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Harlee J. Thigpen
Harlee J. Thigpen, age 51, died Tuesday in the Gainesville Medical Center after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Madison County and was the son of the late Mr. J. G. Thigpen and Mrs. Ollie Thigpen of Greenville. He was the owner and
operator of the Sunrise Grocery in Greenville. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Thigpen, two
brothers, W. C. Thigpen and N. W. Thigpen, all of Greenville. Graveside services were held Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Mrs. J. H. Thigpen
Mrs. J. H. Thigpen, age 89, passed away Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Gill, south of Greenville after an
extended illness. She was the wife of the late J. H. Thigpen and a lifelong resident of Madison County. She was born in Taylor
County. Mrs. Thigpen was a member of the Sharon Primitive Baptist Church of Greenville. Survivors include one son, Dan
Thigpen, of Madison; three daughters, Mrs. R. C. Bishop, of Madison; Mrs. Henry Gill, of Greenville; and Mrs. Jesse Taylor, of
Callahan; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Liza Cruce, of Madison; and one brother, Ivy
O’Quinn, of Greenville. Graveside services will be held Friday in Hensey Cemetery four miles west of Greenville.
THIGPEN, John H. Thigpen
Mr. John H. Thigpen, well known citizen of this county, died at his home south of Greenville last Thursday afternoon following a
long illness and was laid to rest Friday afternoon at the Hinsey Cemetery. Mr. Thigpen is survived by his widow, six children: Mrs.
R. C. Bishop of Madison, Daniel B. Thigpen of Madison, Mrs. Jesse Taylor of Shady Grove, and Miss Ada Thigpen, Miss Sylvalerene
Thigpen and Miss Myrline Thigpen, all of Greenville, several grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
THIGPEN, Juanita Thigpen
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida March 28, 2013)
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Mrs. Juanita Thigpen, 88 of Quitman passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Mrs. Thigpen
was born in Worth County, GA, on May 2, 1924 to Lester Jerome Thompson and Eugenia Potts Thompson. She was preceded in
death by her husband William (Bill) Jesse Thigpen, Jr. Mrs. Thigpen was a long time resident of both Brooks County, GA, and
Madison County FL, living in the Greenville area after being wed to Bill Thigpen in 1949. She worked in various jobs throughout
her life, including working for the railroad during the war years in the 1940′s. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker,
enjoying arts and crafts and life on the farm. She was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Quitman, GA. She is
survived by four sons: Glenn (Kathleen), Byron (Teresa), Billy, and Allen, and one daughter, Teresa Bibin (Frank); six
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nephews and nieces; also one brother, Ralph Thompson (Lala), and one sister,
Marjorie Bailey, both of Tallahassee, FL. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, FL,
on Friday, March 29. The family also offers a special thanks to all of the caregivers at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman,
Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, GA, and at Brooks County Hospital in Quitman, GA.
THIGPEN, Mrs. L. A. Thigpen
Mrs. L. A. Thigpen, died at the age of 80 Thursday at her home north of Greenville after an illness of two years. She was a
native of Georgia and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fate Lindsey. She was married to L. A. Thigpen in 1905. He died
in 1952. Survivors are one son, Lee Thigpen and a daughter, Miss Clifford Thigpen, both of Greenville; two grandchildren; five
sisters, Mrs. Eliza Fender, of Adel, GA; Mrs. Barbara Brown, of Madison; and Mrs. Matt Sellers, Mrs. Ruth Watson, and Mrs.
Nan Thigpen, and one brother Bill Lindsey, all four of Cairo, GA; and a number of other relatives. Graveside services were held
Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Lark Thigpen
Lark Thigpen, age 33, passed away Monday in Long Beach, CA following a long illness. He was a native of Greenville and attended
Greenville schools. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and served with the occupation forces in Japan and also served in
French Morocco. He had lived in Long Beach two years and was employed by the Auto Elect Car Company before he became ill.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bishop, of Greenville; a brother, Claude Thigpen, of
Tallahassee and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Harris, of Greenville. Services will be held today (Friday) at Beggs Funeral Home with
interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Lester Robert Thigpen
Lester Robert Thigpen, age 89, died Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2015) at his residence in Waresboro after an extended illness. He was
a lifelong resident of Waresboro. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he worked many years for CSX Railroad as a store
room department clerk until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Pineview Baptist Church. He was the son of the late
Joseph Lester Thigpen and Annie James Thigpen. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Roy Thigpen, Ruby O’Neal, Louise
Cox, Emma Thigpen and Joe Thigpen. Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn Carter Thigpen, of Waresboro; 2 sons, Robert Terry
(Karen) Thigpen of Folkston, and Dr. Scott C. Thigpen of Waresboro; 2 granddaughters, Katie (David) Chapman of Athens, and
Ashley Thigpen of Folkston; 1 brother, Huey (Clara) Thigpen of Waresboro; 2 sisters-in-law, Robbie Thigpen of Waycross, and
Grace Grantham of Douglas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral
Home. A private entombment service will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla,
808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
THIGPEN, Mary Jane Thigpen
Mary Jane Thigpen, age 64, died Monday (April 25, 2016) at Memorial Health in Savannah following a sudden illness. She was
born in Fernandina Beach, FL, and lived most of her life in Jesup and then in Blackshear before moving to Lyons where she lived
for the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Joseph Edens Sr. and Ruth McPherson Platt. She was also
preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Carol Edens. She worked in the medical field most of her life. She was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved to go camping and fishing but most of all she loved her children and
grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Richard Thigpen of Lyons; 1 son, Corey McLendon of Jesup; one step-daughter,
Missi Thigpen of Lyons; 2 grandchildren, Richard Calvin Thigpen III of Brunswick, and Kellan Hodges of Lyons; 2 brothers,
Clarence (Elaine) Edens of Jackson, MS, and Robert Edens of Calcasieu, LA; 1 sister, Jeanie (Gerald) Purvis of Blackshear;
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Little Utah
Cemetery in Atkinson County.
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THIGPEN, Mrs. Ollie Bishop Thigpen
Mrs. Ollie Bishop Thigpen, age 76, of Greenville died Tuesday in the local hospital. She was born in Jefferson County but had
lived most of her life in Madison County. Survivors are one son, N. W. Thigpen of Greenville; a brother, James W. Bishop of
Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Minnit Davis of Madison and Mrs. Lozie Mathis of Ft. Pierce; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday in the First Baptist Church in
Greenville with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
THIGPEN, Zelma Bishop Thigpen
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida May 7th, 2012)
Greenville: Zelma Bishop Thigpen, age 81, died May 6, 2012 at her home. Graveside funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday,
May 8, 2012 at Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, FL. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.,
Tallahassee, FL 32308, or to Gideons International, Capital City North Camp, PO Box 1245, Tallahassee, Florida. She was a
lifelong resident of Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. After graduation from Greenville High School she
began working as a teller at the Florida National Bank at Madison. Later she transferred to the Bank of Greenville and was a
vice-president at the time of her retirement in 1991. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Greenville and
supported the Gideons International. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bert Thigpen and her parents,
Walt and O’Dessa Bishop and brother, John Edwin “Bo” Bishop. She is survived by two daughters, Tempy Johnson (Rudy) and
Lydia Charlene “Sheen” Thigpen, two granddaughters, Brittany and Jessie Johnson all of Tallahassee. A sister, Lynnette Ray of
Tallahassee, A sister-in-law, Ruth Bishop of Greenville, and many nieces, nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. Beggs
THOMAS, Alfred Thomas
A celebration of life service for Alfred “Nanny” Thomas, 77, will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist
Church, 864 Oak St. “Nanny,” as he was affectionately known, was a lifelong resident of Waycross and received his formal
education from the public school system. He graduated from Center High School in 1956. His mother was the late Leotha
Thomas. He was married to the late Betty Britton Thomas. He was a longtime member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church
where he served as an usher. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Masonic Lodge No. 109 where he served as Worshipful Master.
He later became a member of Bright Star Masonic Lodge No. 108. He worked and retired from SCAPA Inc. He departed this
life Monday (Aug. 26, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an illness. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Willie R. Thomas, his grandparents, Robert Lee and Elsie Thomas Sr., an aunt, Louisa Thomas Cooper, and an uncle,
Robert Lee Thomas Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Alfreda S. Wilson, of Waycross; a grandson,
Demetrius T. Carter Jr., of Waycross; an aunt, Elsie Thomas Cureton, of Detroit, MI; first cousins, Harold Elbert, Marion M.
Elbert, Rosa Ann Cooper, all of Waycross, Cleveland Ronnie Cooper (Nell), of Lampoc, CA, Sheilah Cooper Dodson, of Birmingham,
AL, Kenneth A. Cooper (Darlene), of Schertz, TX, Darryl Cureton and Corliss Cureton, both of Detroit, MI; and other relatives.
Friends are being received at the Posley residence, 1008 “K” St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home,
985 Ossie Davis Parkway.
THOMAS, Alice Lucille Mercer Thomas
Mrs. Alice Lucille Mercer Thomas, age 86, passed away Saturday (May 21, 2016) at Hospice House Satilla after a short illness.
She was born in Brantley County but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was retired from the dietitian department of the
Ware County Board of Education. She was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Alver
and Fannie Strickland Mercer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Bryant Thomas, and a son, Johnnie Mitchell
Thomas. Survivors include 1 daughter, Buffy Joy (Scotty) Sanders of Waycross; 4 sons, Barry Johnnie (Shirley) Thomas of
Nicholls, Bucky Bryant (Joni) Thomas of Waresboro, Brian Grady (Robyn) Thomas of Waycross, and Brad Field Thomas of
Waycross; 1 sister, Elvera Lee of Hoboken; 1 brother, Ralph Mercer of Waycross; 9 grandchildren, Shane (Paloma) Thomas,
Stacey (James) Anderson, Ashley (Brenna) Thomas, Jeremy Thomas, Jason (Lindsey) Thomas, Erica (Timmy) King, Dylan
(Heather) Thomas, Cody Sanders and Kayla Sanders; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be
Wednesday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hoboken City Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
THOMAS, Annie Laura Bass Thomas
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 23 February, 2015)
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Madison: Annie Laura Bass Thomas, age 74, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison, Florida with interment to follow in the
Macedonia Cemetery in Madison. She was born in Madison County, FL and was a lifelong resident. She was a hairdresser for
several working from her home. She was a dispatcher for the Big Bend Transit in Madison for many years. She also farmed for
many years. She was a member of Midway Church of God where she taught Sunday school. She is survived by 1 daughter,
Sharon Bass (John) Roland of Portland TX; 4 sons, Gordie (Patricia) Bass of Madison; Billy Thomas of Macclenny, FL; Danny
Thomas of North Carolina; and Ray Thomas of Thomasville, GA; 3 brothers: Turner (Mozella) Phillips, Roy (Bertha Jean) Phillips
and James (Margie) Phillips all of Lee; 7 grandchildren: Christy (Jay) Blanton of Madison, Lance Bass of Valdosta, GA, Joshua
Jordan of Portland, TX, Loren (Josh) Grisom, Elin Roland, Ann Marie Roland, and Kristine Roland all of Auburn, GA; and 1 greatgrandson; Noah Blanton of Madison. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison is handling the arrangements.
THOMAS, Artis Drexel Thomas
Artis Drexel Thomas, 81 of Monticello, MS, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, MS. Mr.
Thomas was born in Homerville, on September 5, 1929. He was a Staff Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps, during
the Korean War. He retired after 22 years as an electrical engineer with St. Regis Paper Company, Monticello, MS. In 1950, he
fought in the Korean War. Attached to the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division. “The Old Breed”, he worked his way
up in rank to become a Gunnery Sgt., which is the highest ranking non-commissioned officer in the United States Marines Corps.
Drexel participated in the Incheon Landing, moved inland to recapture Seoul. On October 7, 1950 with North Korean forces in
full retreat the Inchon-Seoul campaign was formally declared closed. Despite intelligence in early November that Chinese
Communists forces were massing in force across the Yalu River, 30,000 men consisting of the 1st Marine Division and U.N.
forces (nicknamed “The Chosin Few” and the “Frozen Chosin”), were ordered to continue their progress northwest from
Hungnam to the Chosin Reservoir. In a carefully planned campaign, eight Chinese divisions consisting of approximately 60,000
troops, charged down from surrounding mountains with the express mission of destroying the allied forces. During the battle at
Chosin, allied forces suffered approximately 2,500 casualties the Chinese casualties were estimated at 35,000. Because of the
Chinese increasing their forces, the 1st Marine Division was ordered to withdraw. Drexel recounted the difficulties of being
extracted from Korea. Drexel made radio contact with a merchant ship off the coast of Korea. He was told, “If you men can
make it to the shore, we will pick you up”. Gunnery Sgt. Thomas miraculously made it to the shores of Hungnam. Having to swim a
mile in the Sea of Japan under freezing temperatures to reach the merchant ship, the ship lowered its cargo nets. Gunnery Sgt.
Thomas, along with his brothers in arms, grabbed on to the cargo nets, holding on for dear life while being scooped from the sea
to safety. The Korean War has been dubbed the “Forgotten War.” Gunnery Sgt. Thomas will never be forgotten. He will always
be in the heart and minds of those who loved him. He will always be remembered as a great man who truly understood the
meaning of family, duty, honor and country. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carey Thomas and Vashti Capps Thomas; his
wife, Helen Reeves Thomas; daughter, Jeanme Thomas; son, Art Thomas; brothers, Hilton Thomas and Gilbert Smith. Survivors
include his daughter, Karen Thomas Hart of Dayton, TN; son, Travis Thomas of Silver Creek, MS; grandchildren, William Bean
and Kaylee Thomas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello.
Burial was in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Monticello was in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Barbara Bell Thomas
BLACKSHEAR — Barbara “Bobbie” Bell Thomas, age 87, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (June 2, 2015), at the Pierce
County Nursing Home. Born in Newburgh, NY on Nov. 17, 1927, she had lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a
licensed practical nurse having worked at the former Pierce County Hospital and retiring from the Pierce County Nursing Home.
She was a member of the Retired Nurses Association of Pierce County. She had been a faithful member of the Emmanuel
Baptist Church and the Lady’s Sunday school class until ill health kept her from attending. She enjoyed gardening and loved to
be outdoors. She was a daughter of the late Robert Bell and Alene Dykes Clough. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Lawrence Howard Thomas, an infant daughter, Sandra Thomas, and a son, Dale Thomas. Survivors include 2 sons and a
daughter-in-law, Grady (June) Thomas of Odum; and Scott Thomas of Blackshear; 4 grandchildren, Karen (Charlie) Gray, Brenda
(Charlie) Carter, Bryson Thomas, and Grayson Thomas; 6 great-grandchildren, Taylor Gray, Mikayla Gray, Abbey Gray, Addison
Perry, Damon Hendricks and Kandace Johnson; 1 devoted sister-in-law, Irene Thomas Dixon of Blackshear; and several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home in Blackshear. Interment will be in the
Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 217 W. Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516.
THOMAS, Barbara Jones Thomas
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Barbara Jones Thomas, age 26, of Lee, died suddenly at her home in Lee April 9, 1971. She was born in Catoosa County, GA but
had lived most of her life in Madison County where she attended public schools. She was a member of the Lee Baptist Church.
She was a 1964 graduate of the North Florida College Licenses Practical Nursing Course and had practiced in this area,
presently being employed at Brooks County Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Jean Thomas of Lee; her mother,
Mrs. Hattie Jones of Lee; her father, Henry Jones of Moultrie, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Silas King of Live Oak and Mrs. Edward
Martin, also of Live Oak; one brother, Airman E2, Arthur Berry Jones, US Naval Aviation aboard the USS Forrestall; and a
number of other relatives. Services were Friday April 16, 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Lee Memorial
Cemetery.
THOMAS, Bessie Mae Thomas
Mrs. Bessie Mae Thomas, 93, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 after an illness. She was a lifelong resident of Clinch County and the
daughter of the late Henry B. Thomas and Meater Collins Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L.
Clark and three children, Jimmy Jackson, William Clark and Rosemary Benson. She was a longtime member of Brown Chapel
A.M.E. Church. Survivors include a son, William Tye Thomas (Patricia) of Homerville; daughter, Karlyn Thomas of Homerville;
nine grandchildren; two sisters, Henrietta Walker of Alachua, FL and Sara McComb of Jacksonville, FL and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 16, 2003 at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery.
The family is receiving friends at the Thomas residence, 15 Reddick Street. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral
Home of Homerville.
THOMAS, Bessie Mae Thomas
Bessie Mae Thomas, age 18, died Friday March 28 at the local hospital. She attended Suwannee River High School. Survivors are
her mother, Rose Lee Thomas of Madison; three sisters, Clemmie Grandberry of Boston, MA; Lillie Mae Thomas of Madison; and
Rosa Mae Thomas of Kissimmee; three brothers, SP/4 Harley Thomas of the U. S. Army in Germany; SP/4 Robert L. Thomas of
the U. S. Army in Vietnam; and Amos Thomas of Madison; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday
April 5th at Mr. Zion A. M. E. Church at Cherry Lake with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge
THOMAS, Betty Jean Carpenter Thomas
Betty Jean Carpenter Thomas, age 69, of Waycross died Wednesday (April 23, 2014) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. She
was born March 2, 1945 to the late Henry D. Carpenter. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to her father
she was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Sharpe and two brothers Henry Lee Carpenter and Charles Ronald Carpenter.
She is survived by her mother, Lunette Hilliard Carpenter, of Waycross; 1 sister, Josie (Marlon) McQuaig, of Waycross;
children, Daniel (Debbie) Thomas, of York, PA, David Thomas, of Laurinburg, NC, and Elizabeth Thomas (Stephen) Birchall, of
Laurinburg, NC; 3 grandchildren, Joseph A Dinkins Jr., Madison L Dinkins and Charlotte D. Thomas; and several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rebecca Baptist
Church Cemetery in Milan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box
11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
THOMAS, Billy Wayne Thomas
(Abstracted from the 11 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
FARGO — Billy Wayne “Bill” Thomas, age 67, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 9, 2015) at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, surrounded
by his loving family, following an extended illness. He was born April 5, 1948, in Waycross, to the late Raymond W. Thomas and
Emma Louise Parr Thomas. He was a retired state park manager for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and a Fargo
city councilman. He was a member of Fargo United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Calista Twisdale Thomas of Fargo;
2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jamie (Maureen) Thomas of Peachtree City, and John (Diane) Thomas of Panama City Beach, FL; 1
brother and sister-in-law, Raymond J. (Joann) Thomas of Jacksonville, FL; 7 grandchildren, Tristan Thomas, River Thomas,
Violet Thomas, Calista Shea and Chris Holmes, Kyra Clark, Kacie Clark and Gary Clark; 1 great-grandson, Brock Avery Thomas; 1
niece, Debra (Chuck) Leavitt; 4 nephews, Eric (Theresa) Twisdale, Tim Twisdale, Norm Twisdale and Jeremy (Angela) Thomas; 11
great-nieces and nephews; six great-great-nieces and nephews; and several other relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Fargo
United Church. Interment will be in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the
Fargo Community Fund. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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THOMAS, Booker T. Thomas
Booker T. Thomas, colored man living a few miles north of town on the Valdosta Highway, was stabbed to death Monday night in
Valdosta by Calvin Wright. Wright claimed self-defense. He said Thomas came after him with a knife following his (Wright’s)
asking him for $2 he claimed Thomas owed him.
THOMAS, Brenda Gail Thomas
Brenda Gail Thomas, 50, of Waycross died Tuesday evening (July 3, 2012) at her residence after a brief illness. Born in
Waycross, she was the daughter of Ervin Jule Thomas and Nellie Faye Steadley Thomas Knight. She was also preceded in death
by her stepfather, Benny Knight, two sisters, Loucille Godwin and Inez White, two brothers, Marshell Thomas and Talmadge
Thomas, and a nephew, Jeffrey Scott Walker. She was a homemaker who loved to listen to music, dance and loved spending time
with her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany Lynn McMillan, of Waynesville, and Tina Marie McMillan
(fiancé Christopher Taylor), of Waycross; six grandchildren, Tyler Devin, Dylan Hunter, William Ian Michael, Peyton Elizabeth,
Katelin Shaliece Lynn and Bentley True Douglas McMillan; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Billy James, of Manor,
Laverne and David Sweat, of Blackshear, Debbie Thomas, of Manor, Nita Sweat, of Manor, and Linda and Kim Wolfe, of
Waycross; a brother, Raymond Thomas, of Millwood; a sister-in-law, Connie Thomas, of Millwood; and several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God with Brother Randy
Rosenbalm officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to go toward funeral expenses. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.fryefh.com
THOMAS, Burton Wadsworth Thomas
Burton Wadsworth Thomas, age 72, died Friday in Jacksonville. He was a native of Madison County and was the brother of Mrs.
H. E. Drawdy of Madison. He is also survived by his wife; one son, Burton Thomas and one grandson. Funeral services were held
Monday in Woodlawn Baptist Church with burial in Jacksonville Memory Gardens.
THOMAS, Buster P. Thomas
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 June 2015)
Mr. Buster P. Thomas, age 91, of Gainesville, FL, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence, following an extended
illness. He was born August 26, 1923, to the late Wesley Henry Thomas and the late Mary Rigdon Thomas. Mr. Thomas, a native
of Nicholls, GA, had been living in the Gainesville, FL area for many years. He was a Soil Scientist with the USDA Soil
Conservation Service. He was a U. S. Veteran of the Army/Air Corps 24th Fighter Squadron during World War II, where he
served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Armored Cavalry Unit. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Agriculture. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Frances Burnam Thomas, and a son, Bruce
P. Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Gainesville, FL. Survivors include his wife, Nimet
Turel of Gainesville, FL; 1 daughter, Pattie (Clyde) Davis of Williston, FL; 2 grandchildren, Jason Davis of Williston, FL and
Jerry Davis of Gainesville, FL; 1 step-son, Bob (Gulbun) Alsan of Delray Beach, FL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside services and interment were Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Douglas City Cemetery. Military Honors, (Flag Detail,
Bugler,) were provided by Personnel from the 23rd Wing Honor Guard from Moody Air Force Base of Valdosta. Ricketson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, C. A. Thomas
(Abstracted from the Palm Beach Post September 26, 1994)
C. A. ''Mutt'' Thomas, age 79 of Lake Harbor, Florida, died Sunday morning at his home following a long illness. He was a native
of Madison, Florida and a life long resident of Lake Harbor, FL. He was a member of the Belle Glade Elks and Everglades
Masonic Lodge, he was a Shriner, he was the founding Chairman of The Bank of Belle Glade, Florida, Owner and operator of C.A.
Thomas Farms, former Owner of South Bay Growers, Member of Board of Directors of South Florida Flood Control, Director of
Glades-General Hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Nola Reynolds of Lake Harbor, FL; Robin Hollingsworth of Belle
Glade, FL; Martha Lynn Weeks of Lake Harbor, FL; Molly Norman of Lake Harbor, FL; one brother, Jeff Thomas of West Palm
Beach, FL. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Mr. Thomas' resident in Lake Harbor. Interment will be private.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Akin-Davis Funeral Homes, of Clewiston, FL
in charge of arrangements.
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THOMAS, Carol H. Thomas
Carol H. Thomas passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at her residence in Thomasville, GA. Services will be held at St.
Thomas Episcopal Church on Tuesday, February 8, 2010 with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. A homemaker, mother, and wife,
Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of Ms. Betty Price Hygema of Thomasville. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She wedded
William Richard Thomas, III of Thomasville who survives. A member of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, she also was an active
member of The Junior Service League, The Thomasville Rose Society, The Tallahassee Rose Society, The National Rose Society,
and was very active with Safe Haven. Survivors include her husband Rick Thomas of Thomasville; Radford Thomas her daughter
of Thomasville; Ashton Thomas her son of Thomasville; Betty P. Hygema her mother of Thomasville; Mark Hygema her brother
of Live Oak, FL and a number of aunts, uncles & cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal
Church 216 Remington Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792 or The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East Third ST, New York, NY 10016
http://www.kidney.org/support No visitation has been scheduled.
THOMAS, Carolyn Brockington Thomas
Carolyn Brockington Thomas, age 69, of Waverly, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (April 13, 2014) after a long illness. She
was a lifelong resident of Waverly and passed gently at home. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. This large family will truly miss her presence. She is survived by her mother, Edna Brockington; her
husband, Robert “Bobby” Thomas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn (Clifton( Worth, Linda (James) Simpson; 2 daughters,
Angela “Angee” and James Gainey and Robyn Douglas and Michael Rykard; grandchildren, Jamey and Jessica Thomas, Tim
Williams and Lisa Robinson, Brock and Jenny Williams, Dayne Miller, Devon Thomas and Megan Clutter, Julie Gainey and Ervin
Raines IV, Matthew “Bubba” Gainey, Seth Thomas and Ashley Deane; great-grandchildren, Jayden Williams, Mason Thomas,
Jocelyn Williams, Harlee Williams and Baby Raines. She joins her father, John C. Brockington, grandchild, Baby Rykard, and two
great-grandchildren, Baby Williams and Baby Thomas, in Heaven. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Horse Stamp United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Horse Stamp Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
THOMAS, Charles Edward Thomas
The community of Lake Harbor was saddened Sunday by the death of Charles Edward Thomas, one of the early pioneers and land
owner on Ritta Island. Mr. Thomas died at the Clewiston Hospital Sunday following a heart attack. He farmed 1,000 acres on the
main land and 500 on the island. He had been a resident here since 1922 but retained farming interests at Madison. He is survived
by his widow, Mrs. Bonita Thomas, two sons, C. Ashton Thomas and Francis Edward Thomas, both of Lake Harbor, a sister, Mrs. H.
E. Drawdy of Madison, and four brothers, J. B. Thomas of Miami, R. E. and W. B. Thomas of Jacksonville and George E. Thomas of
Madison. Services were conducted at the Community Church in Lake Harbor Tuesday and burial was at Ortana Cemetery near
Clewiston.
THOMAS, Charlie Elmon Thomas
A funeral service for Charlie Elmon Thomas took place Sunday afternoon in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in
Oakland Cemetery with military rites performed by the U.S. Navy. He served with the United States Navy, the United States
Army and the Georgia National Guard. He served with the United States Navy, the United States Army and the Georgia
National Guard.
THOMAS, Cleo Thomas
(Abstracted from the January 27, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Cleo Thomas, age 87, of Waycross, died Saturday (Jan. 25, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an
extended illness. She was born in Homerville to the late Walter Chauncey and Fannie Lee Chauncey and lived in and around Ware
County all her life. She was a seamstress at Waycross Sportswear and was a member of World Harvest Church of God. She was
preceded in death, along with her parents, by her husband, Hiram Frances Thomas, a son, James Frances Thomas, a daughter,
Barbara Ann Thomas Bennett, and two brothers, Thomas Carol Bennett and Edgar Chauncey. She is survived by her sons, Ellis
Alfred Buckhalter, of Douglas, Danny (Judy) Thomas, of Waycross, Roger (Chachi) Thomas, of Manor, John Russell (Becky)
Thomas, of Millen; her daughter, Scharlet Beecher, of Waycross; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren; 1 sister, Clennie Chauncey Jordan, of Argyle; and a number of nieces nephews and other relatives. A
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funeral will be held Tuesday at World Harvest Church of God. Burial will follow in Victory Methodist Church Cemetery in Manor.
Arrangements are with Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
THOMAS, Clinton Leniar Thomas
Mr. Clinton Leniar “Mickey” Thomas, age 69, of Nicholls, GA, passed away at home after an extended illness. Mr. Thomas a
native of Bickley, GA was born on November 10, 1940. He was the son of Myrtice Herrin Thomas and the late Sidney Thomas.
He is a retired truck driver with the logging industry. Funeral services were Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Hope Holiness
Church near Nicholls, GA with burial to be held in the Calvary Full Gospel Tabernacle Cemetery near West Green, GA. Survivors
include his wife: Mary L. Thomas; sons: Daniel Leniar Thomas of Nicholls, GA, David Lydell Thomas of Statesville, NC and Joseph
Gantrelle Thomas of Alma, GA; daughter: Judy Marie Matlo of Lake Marion, FL, Sandy Marie Spivey Gonzalez of Nicholls, GA;
mother: Myrtice Thomas of Nicholls, GA; grandchildren: Carlos Youngblood, Carroll Thomas, Dana Barton, Jimmy Thomas, Angel
Thomas, Jake Thomas, Emilio Spivey, Brandon Thomas, Amelia Spivey, Jessica Moore, Bill Sanchez, Bubba J. Thomas, Jennifer
Thomas, Thomas Anderson, Kelly Buchanan, Jessica Lackey, Steven Lackey, Kegan Wayne Rodgers, Joseph Othar Rodgers; 24
great- grandchildren; brothers: Sidney V. Thomas of Nicholls GA and William Bernard Thomas of Douglas, GA; and 1 sister: Rita
Sanders of Eastman, GA. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Craig Cleveland Thomas, Sr.
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Pinetta, FL: Mr. Craig Cleveland Thomas, Sr. age 58, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center,
Valdosta, GA. Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery north of Pinetta.
Mr. Thomas was born July 19,1955, in Madison, FL, the son of the late Cleveland Thomas and Lillie Bell Howard Thomas. He was a
lifelong resident of Pinetta, FL and attended Pinetta United Methodist Church. He was a Certified Master Mechanic and worked
at Kehoe Chevrolet in Valdosta, Hampton Chrysler, in Madison, and Griner Chevrolet, in Quitman, GA. He also worked at Pilgrim's
Pride in Live Oak. He was an avid NASCAR fan, a Florida Gator Fan, enjoyed working on cars, reading, western movies and a
collector of comic books. He is survived by his wife Emma Corbin Thomas, of Pinetta, FL; 1 son Craig (Debbie) Thomas Jr., of
Lake City, FL; 1 step-daughter, Tammy (Tim) Sindt of Madison, FL; 3 brothers, Bill (Debra) Thomas of Macclenny, FL; Danny
(Debra) Thomas of Dahlonega, GA; Ray (Mary Dale) Thomas of Thomasville, GA; 5 grandchildren, Ethan Thomas, Gracie Thomas,
Lacy Yates, Benjamin Kelley, Tyler Alvarez; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and one brother
Larry Thomas. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, D. Thomas
D. Thomas, colored man, aged about 50, an employee at the Madison Market, was found dead in bed at his home early Tuesday
morning. After examination by a physician and an officer, it was decided death was due to natural causes.
THOMAS, David Quincy Thomas
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier 28 May 2014)
David Quincy Thomas, age 94, died Wednesday, May 21, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held
Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. He was born in Madison
County, where he lived all his life to the parents of Henry Jefferson and Genie Malone Thomas. He worked as a Shade Tobacco
grower, at the Madison County Road Dept., and at Madison Machine Shop. He loved gardening and was a member of Midway
Church of God. He is survived by 1 son, Roy Wade (Cheryell) Thomas of Madison; 1 daughter, Vonnie Lee (Wally) Davis of
Madison; 5 grandchildren: Gina Davis, Dina Davis of Tallahassee, Debra Kay Thomas of Tampa, Wade Thomas and Missy Bowen; 2
great grandchildren, Patrick and Alexis Bowen. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Mrs. Davie H. Thomas
Mrs. Davie H. Thomas, age 65, passed away Thursday November 16th at a convalescent home in Tampa after a long illness. She
was a former resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hicks. She is survived by two sons,
J. L. Johnson of Tampa and Archie M. Johnson of Del Rio, TX; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sammans of Lake City, and Mrs.
Ernest Terry of Madison; also one sister, Mrs. Odell Pinkard of Madison; one step-son, Carl Thomas; one step-daughter, Mrs.
Gladys Bass of Vero Beach, FL; twenty-four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a number of step-grandchildren. She
was laid to rest at Midway Baptist Church Saturday November 18th. She was a member of Eastside Tampa Church of God.
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THOMAS, Deborah Ann Thomas
FARGO - Deborah Ann Thomas, 53, of Fargo, died Saturday morning (Nov. 13, 2010) at South Georgia Medical Center in
Valdosta after an illness. "Debra," as she was affectionately called, was born in Fargo to the late Alfred Thomas and Minnie Lee
Began Thomas. She received her formal education from the public schools of Clinch County and graduated from Clinch County
high in 1974. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Fargo and was employed by Griffis Honey Inc., of Fargo.
Survivors include three children; Jeremy Thomas (Cassandra), Thomas Terrence George (Tia), both of Homerville, and Monique
Thomas (Vurnell), of Fargo; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Mikell, Taveon, Tykel, Jocelyn and Annalee; three sisters, Betty
Cunningham (Billy), Katherine Magby (Emmitt), both of Homerville, and Caroline Thomas, of Atlanta; one brother, Darryl Thomas
(Bonnie), of Homerville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of
her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Emmitt Magby, 94 Carswell Circle, Homerville. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
THOMAS, Delores Strickland Thomas
Delores Strickland Thomas, 68, died Tuesday (Nov. 19, 2013) at her residence following a short illness. She was a native and
lifelong resident of Ware County. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Vernon Strickland and Mabel Smith Paul. She was
also preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Darrell Strickland. She was formerly employed with King Edward Cigar. She also
owned and operated Country Kurls Beauty Shop. She was educated in the Waycross City School System. She was a member of
Southside Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class, a member of the church choir, a
nursery worker and helped in the kitchen. She also loved collecting antiques. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Troy
Dewayne Thomas Sr., of Waycross; 1 daughter, Tammy Richardson (Juan), of Waycross; 2 sons, Troy Dewayne Thomas Jr.
(Tabitha), of Waycross, and Robert Strickland (Sharon), of Waycross; 5 grandchildren, Clay Poss, Baileigh Thomas, Kayla
Suarez, Braylin Thomas and Blaise Thomas; 2 brothers, Larry Strickland (Beulah), of Blackshear, and Lamont Strickland (Gwen),
of Scuffletown; her mother-in-law, Mary Crews Thomas, of Brantley County; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will be held Friday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
THOMAS, Delories Thomas
Delories Thomas, age 44, passed away Friday September 13 in Jacksonville after a sudden illness. She was born in Madison and
had spent most of her life here in Madison before moving to Jacksonville. She is survived by three brothers, Euville Thomas, of
Detroit; John Thomas, of Jacksonville; and Nokie Thomas, of Madison; and a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at Beggs Colored Funeral Home on Main Street. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
THOMAS, Eddie Lamar Thomas Sr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 4 March 2015)
Mr. Eddie Lamar Thomas Sr. of Homerville passed away Friday, February 13, 2014. He was born July 22, 1956 in Haylow to
Bennie Lee Thomas Sr. and Mariah Thomas Brown. He attended Echols County High School to the 10th grade and later received
his GED in the Job Corps in Morganfield, KY. He joined the Army in San Antonio, TX and was deployed to Germany. Upon his
return home after military service, he had several jobs but his passion was fixing cars. He worked as a mechanic in Waycross
for several years until he became disabled. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Franklin Thomas; his parents,
Bennie Lee Thomas Sr. and Mariah Thomas Brown; his grandparents, Archie and Aldora Grisson; and one brother, Theodore
Thomas Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory 1 daughter, Tavia C. (Richard) Squires of High Point, NC; 1 son, Eddie L. Thomas
Jr. of Charlotte, NC; 3 step-sons, Germayle Franklin of Murfreesboro, TN, Gary Franklin and Tony Franklin both of Waycross;
five brothers, Reverend Bennie L. Thomas Jr. of Brunswick, Jerry (Swornia) Thomas of Plantation, FL, Curtis Jerome Thomas of
Lakeland, James E. (Gail) Thomas of Pontotoc, MS, and Major Charles E. (Marlin) Brown of Tokyo, Japan; 3 sisters, Irene T.
(Willie) Redding of Lakeland, Drucilla Thomas of Hartford, Connecticut, and Beverly A. Moorehead of Homerville; 2 aunts, Viola
West of Homerville, Virginia Grisson of Naylor; 4 grandchildren, James Jakari, Ta'Rick and Kayden Squires all of Highpoint, SC;
a forever friend and mother his children, Cynthia King David; a God-daughter, NeKesha C. Poulian of Valdosta; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Homegoing Celebration was held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Prayer Garden Church of God
In Christ. Interment was in Mayday Cemetery in Mayday. Eric A. Brown and Son Funeral Home in Jasper, FL served the family.
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THOMAS, Edith Juanita Thomas
Edith Juanita Thomas, age 89, died following a heart attack at Advent Christian Village on May 1, 2014. She was born in
Wewahitchka, FL August 18, 1924. She was the daughter of Novella and John Henry Daniels. She had one brother, Archie
Preston Daniels (deceased). She moved to Eagle Lake at a young age and attended Eagle Lake Elementary and Winter Haven
High School. She married Joseph W. Thomas of Lee, FL in September 1947. They were married 66 years. She was a loving wife,
mother and homemaker. She was an exceptional cook and her banana puddings brought happiness to many. To be given a written
copy of this dessert was to be given a treasure indeed. She was a Christian who spent much time in prayer. She prayed for many
people who may never have known that heaven was being called upon for them. She loved. There is no better way to put it and
so we will leave it at that. She had lived the last year of her life at Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park. She is survived by
her loving husband J. W. Thomas, 2 daughters, Laneece Vann Condry and Dale Thomas (husband Jerry McDonald); 2
granddaughters, Jessica Michelle Diericks, who resides in Texas, and Josie Marie (Daniel) Gaskins, and 1 great-granddaughter,
Katie Shea Diericks; and 1 sister-in-law Myrtle Daniels. There will be a graveside service at Midway Baptist Church Saturday,
May 3. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Edward Lamar Thomas
WAYNESVILLE - Edward "Buddy" Lamar Thomas, 65, of Waynesville, died Saturday evening (Sept. 6, 2008) at his residence
after a sudden illness. Born in Toombs County, he was the son of Harry William and Lillie Mae Crosby Thomas. A former
employee of the City of Brunswick, he was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; two former
wives, Patty Ann Hope and Linda Cox Sweat; a sister, Ollie Mae Thomas; and his brother, David Earl Thomas. He is survived by
eight children and their spouses, Rita "Skinny" Ann and Richard Daniels, of Waynesville, Lillie "Shorty" Marie and George
Brandon, of Sebastian, FL, James Edward Thomas, of Savannah, Joey Thomas, of Waynesville, Roy and Mindy Murrell, of
Brunswick, Tammy Westberry, of Hortense, Carla Singletary, of Waynesville, and Timothy and Pamela Wiggins, of Brunswick; 16
grandchildren, Michael, Adam Jousa, Timothy, Tyler, Jaylen and Ida Daniels, Heather M. Kemp, Linda Middaugh, Cathy King,
William Singletary, Athenia Lewis, Kirk Westberry, Michelle and Beth Wiggins and Nickie Wilson; 10 great-grandchildren,
Dawson, Emily and Cassidy Daniels, Alexis G. Kemp, Aaron Hand, Cadon Clark, Benjamin Cook, Shawn King Jr., Alexis King and
Tamara Lewis; six sisters and brothers-in-law, and a brother and sister-in-law, Christine and Junior Moody, of Hortense, Robert
"Bo" and Betty Thomas, of Darien, VA and Ronnie Hall, of Brunswick, Evelyn and Bug Crosby, of Waynesville, Linda and Joey
Harris, of Brunswick, Nancy McGee, of Austell, and Brenda and Robert Lowman, of Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 in the chapel of Chambless-Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta.
Burial will follow in the Daniels Family Cemetery off Highway 110 in Brantley County. Pallbearers will be Jason Harris, Joey
Harris Sr., Joey Harris Jr., Eddie Moody, Ronnie Hall and James Crosby.
THOMAS, Elaine Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 27, 2005)
Elaine Thomas, 84, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was a native of
Broxton but had resided most of her life in Waycross. She was married to the late Virgil W. Thomas andwas the daughter of
the late David Cannon and Rose Ethel Cofer Cannon. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Martin Cannon and Jimmy
Cannon. She was a member of Brooks United Methodist Church and the Busy Bees. She was a former CNA for Adair Sitter
Service and former switchboard operator for Memorial Hospital. The survivors include her sister, Mrs. Virgil (Mildred) Goodman
of Waycross; three nieces, two nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at
Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday
night from 6 until 9 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS, Elden Beaury Thomas
(Abstracted from the March 18, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
NAHUNTA — Elden Beaury Thomas, age 67, of Nahunta, passed away Monday (March 17, 2014) at his residence following an
extended illness. Born in Jesup, he was the son of Beaury Elden Thomas and Susie Mae Griffin Thomas. He was also preceded in
death by his first wife of 43 years, Maxine Aldridge Thomas, his step-mother, Aliza Thomas, and a step-son, Clyde Miller. He
served in the United States Army and retired as a state manager with Bell South. He attended Raybon Advent Christian Church.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and riding his tractor. He loved being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Diane Thomas,
of Nahunta; 3 step-sons, Kevin Herrin, of Waycross, Joseph (Tracy) Herrin, of Brunswick, and Chris (Tracie) Miller, of Trudie
Community; 2 daughters, Jenni Flanagan, of Nahunta, and Tammy McLaughlin, of Texas; 12 grandchildren, Jordan Thomas,
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Dalton and Maylie Flanagan, Preston, Darren and Jordan Miller, Betsy Freeman, Amanda, Melissa and Noah Herrin, Jessica
Herrin Gray and Jake Herrin; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Pat Thomas, of Nahunta; and a special cousin, Ina Mae
Hartwig, of Raybon. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
THOMAS, Eldridge Thomas
BLACKSHEAR — Col. Eldridge Thomas, U.S. Army retired, passed away Monday (April 29, 2013) at the Garden View Retirement
Living Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elder Aubrey and Mae Youmans Thomas, his step-mother, Eliza
Roundtree Thomas, his first wife of 60 years, Kathleen Lila Johns Thomas, two sons, Eldridge Thomas Jr. and Robert Thomas,
two grandchildren, Jason and Marilynn, and all three of his sisters, Maggie, Christine and Freda. He retired from the U. S. Army
in March 1974 after serving more than 35 years. He entered the military in February 1939 and was a Veteran of the World War
II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His service included assignments in the Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Germany and throughout the United States. He was an active member of several military organizations including the American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Military Officers Association of America (formerly The
Retired Officers Association). He was a 1936 graduate of Patterson High School. He entered the Civilian Conservation Corps in
October 1936 and served in Baxley’s forestry camp, Ft. Benning’s supply camp and Macon’s exploratory (Native American
mounds) camp. He was discharged from the CCC upon joining the armed forces in February 1939. When he entered the army he
went up to the rank of master sergeant, and from there to warrant officer, then OCS, then attaining the rank of colonel from
which he retired. He earned an undergraduate degree in management and an MBA from Golden Gate University. He was a 32nd
Degree Scottish Right Mason and was a member of the Blackshear Masonic Lodge No. 270. He was also a longtime member of
the Patterson Lions Club. He was a member of Patterson Baptist Church where he taught the Men’s Bible Sunday School Class
since 1980. Survivors include his second wife, Marge Crump O’Connell Thomas, of Blackshear; a daughter and son-in-law,
Maureen and Kris Bowers, of Patterson; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Philip Thomas, of Mooresville, IN, and James and Janice
Thomas, of Blackshear; 8 grandchildren, Linda, Ashley, Brandi, Tamee, Lorie, William, Wayne and Shana; numerous greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at Patterson Baptist
Church. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery with full military honors as well as Masonic rites. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home, Inc., of Blackshear, is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Elizabeth Ann Thomas
Elizabeth Ann “Lib” Thomas, age 87, died Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended
illness. She was a native of Hoboken but lived most of her life in Waycross. She retired from Farmers’ Home Administration as
a loan officer, and was a member of First Baptist Church Waycross. She was the daughter of the late Judge Walter Thomas
and Alvie Davis Thomas. She was preceded in death by one sister, Gwendolyn Thomas. Survivors include 1 sister, Eugenia Faye
Thomas, of Waycross; 1 brother, Hugh Davis “Cotton” (Dot) Thomas, of Waverly; nieces and nephews, Chris (Cecilia) Thomas, of
Hoboken, Cindy Thomas (Mark) Clark, of Brunswick, Lynn Thomas (Mike) Baker, of Blackshear, and Marla Thomas, of Brunswick;
great-nieces and great-nephews, Zachary (Tonya) Thomas, of Hoboken, Annah Ham, of Statesboro, Kellen Thomas, of Hoboken,
Evan and Silas Baker, of Blackshear. A graveside service was held Thursday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in
THOMAS, Ellen Christine Aldridge Thomas
(Abstracted from the 16 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ellen Christine Aldridge Thomas, age 87, died Monday (Sept. 14, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross after an
extended illness. She was born in Waycross in 1928 to the late Lonnie Elmer and Mattie Lee Highsmith Aldridge. She graduated
from Hoboken High School and was active in all the reunions for the class of 1946. She was a lifelong member of New Hope
Fellowship, formerly New Hope Advent Christian Church in Brantley County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry
Elvin Thomas, and a brother, Norman Aldridge. She is survived by 2 daughters, Cherry Thomas (Larry) Pittman and Sonja G.
Thomas; 1 granddaughter, Michelle Pittman (Neil) Skerratt; 1 great-grandson, Joseph Mitchell Skerratt; 2 sisters, Lou Cadoura
(husband, Wayne Caffarel), and Lee Aldridge; 3 brothers, Elmer (Blanche) Aldridge, Felton (Lenore) Aldridge, and Clyde
(Barbara) Aldridge; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross,
GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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THOMAS, Elmira Thomas
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 26, 2012)
Elmira Thomas, 87, a native of Greenville, FL passed away in Madison on Friday, July 20, 2012. Mrs. Thomas was a retired farm
laborer and lifelong resident of Madison County. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at her church, the Sanctuary of
Praise in Greenville, with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Lamont. Viewing-visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday at Tillman of
Monticello 850-997-5553. Mourning her passing are a devoted brother, Eugene Beasley and his family of Madison; along with
numerous relatives and friends.
THOMAS, Emily Frances Webb Thomas
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 29, 2006)
Emily Frances Webb Thomas, age 92, passed away Friday March 24, 2006 at Bainbridge Health Center in Bainbridge, GA. A
graveside service was held Sunday March 26, 2006 at Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee. Mrs. Thomas was born
October 29, 1913 in Hardee County, the daughter of Don Dennard Webb and Tempie June Johnson Webb. She was a homemaker.
In 1995, at the age of 82, she was the oldest person in Georgia to receive the GED and was recognized by Gov. Zell Miller. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Joe Henry Thomas, and a son, Kenneth Thomas. Survivors include two sons and daughters-inlaws, Dexter and Mary Thomas of Bainbridge, GA and Larry and Marsha Thomas of Atlanta, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Tempie
and Pat Buie of Bainbridge, GA; two sisters, Dazelia Seals of Clearwater and Adel Smith of Defuniak Springs, ten grandchildren:
and eleven great grandchildren.
THOMAS, Emma Louise Thomas
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 4, 2011)
Emma Louise Thomas, 87, died early Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Clinch Health Care of Homerville following an extended illness. She
was a native of Crisp County, GA and a former long-time resident of Jacksonville, FL before making her home in Waycross for
10 years. For the past six years she had made her home in Fargo. She was wife of the late Raymond W. Thomas, daughter of the
late Byron Ivain Parr and Emma Spivey Parr, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Inez Hand and Gussie Davis. She retired
as a supervisor with Lawrence Pharmaceuticals in 1980 after many years of service. Survivors include two sons, Raymond J.
Thomas (wife JoAnn) of Jacksonville, and Billy W. Thomas (wife Calista) of Fargo; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Vernell Wright of Ashburn, GA, a brother, Felton Parr of Cordele, GA, and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in
Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home of Waycross is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Emma Weatherspoon Thomas
Emma Weatherspoon Thomas, age 78, died at her home north of Greenville July 4 th, after an extended illness. She had been a
lifelong citizen of Madison County. She is survived by one son, George Brasby, of Winter Park, and one daughter, Carrie
Robinson, of Greenville and a number of step-children, grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be Friday July 7th
at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
THOMAS, Ethel Lee Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 10, 2005)
HOMERVILLE — Ethel Lee Ricks Thomas, 91, of 612 Riddick St., died Saturday (Oct. 8, 2005) at her residence after an illness.
She was a native of Soperton who lived in Clinch County for many years. Her parents were the late Eddie Ricks and Marie Ricks
Tapley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Thomas. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
Her survivors include two daughters, Vodean Mosley and Ethel Pearl Grady (Melvin), both of Homerville; one son, Kearmet
Mosley, of Lakeland; three step-daughters, Mary Frances, of Miami, Fla., Ruthie Lee, of Jacksonville, Fla., Vivian Thomas, of
Atlanta; one step-son, George Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sisters, Hattie Austin, of Jacksonville, Fla., Lucille Harris
(Bud), of Soperton, Pearl Going, of Miami, Fla., Lola Mae Rhem, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five brothers, John Lee Tapley, W.T. Tapley,
both of Rochester, N.Y., Morris Tapley, Leroy Tapley, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., George Tapley, of Orangeburg, S.C.; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
THOMAS, Florence Thomas
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The death angel visited the home of Mrs. Florence Thomas April 3, and bore away the gentle spirit of Mrs. Thomas. She was
confined to her bed only a few days. Mrs. Thomas was one among Jefferson County’s oldest persons. She was 78 years old. She
had her home here in Aucilla all her life. Everything was done that loving hands could do but God saw fit to take her home. Mrs.
Thomas leaves to mourn her passing a heart-broker son, Jay, and daughter Nellie, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Thomas
was loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest at Elizabeth (Cemetery) April 4.
THOMAS, Fonida Hutto Thomas
Fonida Hutto Thomas, age 94, died Tuesday (May 17, 2016) at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, following a short
illness. She was born to the late Iake and Iona Hutto on May 23, 1921 in Appling County. She was a resident of Thomaston for
the past 15 years, but prior to living in Thomaston, she resided in Waycross where she owned and operated Fonida’s Beauty
Shop for more than 30 years. She remained a member of Winona Park United Methodist Church all of these years, where she
and her husband, T.F. Thomas Jr., were married. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.F. Thomas Jr., in 1980, and her
son, Ljubie Terriell Thomas, in 2016. She is survived by 1 daughter, Wanda T. Moore of Ellaville; 1 daughter-in-law, Linda B.
Thomas of Thomaston; 2 grandchildren, Kricket M. (Greg) Barineau of Ellaville, and Niki T. Adams of Thomaston; 4 greatgrandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Quinton Hutto of Vidalia, and Al Hutto of Waycross; numerous nieces
and nephews, all whom will always love her dearly. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
Oakland Cemetery.
THOMAS, Franklin Thomas
(Abstracted from the August 20, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Franklin Thomas, age 57, died Monday (Aug. 18, 2014) at his residence after a short illness. He was a native of Brantley County
where he graduated from Brantley County High School. He was a self-employed cattleman and rancher who owned and operated
Franklin Thomas Livestock. He was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and taught the
Encouragers Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the National Team Roping and USTRC. Survivors include his wife,
Deborah Thigpen Thomas, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Amanda (James) Richards, of Palatka, FL, and Kelli (Jason) Beard, of
Orange Park, FL; 6 grandchildren, Miranda, Tyler, Lacey, Kayla, Karli and Madison; 1 great-grandson, Andrew; his mother,
Margaret LaVerne Hagen Thomas, of Waycross; his father, Gerald Dempsey Thomas, of Hoboken; 3 brothers, Jimmy (Selena)
Thomas of Waycross, Anthony (Eva James) Thomas, of Waycross, and Richard (Delamie) Thomas, of Alma; and nieces and
nephew, Hannah and Corey Kirk, of White Plains, TN, Lottie and Martha Thomas, of Waycross, and Samantha Thomas, of Alma.
A funeral will be he Thursday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Franklin Murdock Thomas Sr.
HOMERVILLE - Franklin Murdock Thomas Sr., 69, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Ware County to the late Norman Thomas and Rhody Thomas. He was a retired truck driver and
attended Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty McCraw Thomas, of Homerville;
two daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth Annette Knight and Carl Henderson, of Homerville, and Patricia Ann Westberry, of
Valdosta; five sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin M. and April Thomas Jr., of Homerville, Steve W. Thomas, George W. and
Stacey Thomas Sr., and Charles Allen Thomas, all of Valdosta, and Tracy Platt, of Florida; three sisters, Nell Dix, of Tifton,
Earnestine Rayburn, of Gainesville, Fla., and Sadie Smith, of Darien; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several
other relatives. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in the
North Cemetery in DuPont. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Roundtree Funeral Home of
Homerville is serving the Thomas family.
THOMAS, Fred Thomas, Jr.
Mr. Fred Thomas, Jr., age 50, of Broxton, GA, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, at his residence following an extended
illness. Mr. Thomas was born on December 2, 1964, in Broxton, GA, to the late Fred Thomas, Sr., and Allie Lee Graham Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Thomas of Broxton, GA; son, Jeffery (Sayward) Thomas of Valdosta; daughter, Ashley
(Garrett) McCulloch of Broxton, GA; two grandchildren, Levi McCulloch and Braxton Thomas; brother, Allen Thomas of
Workmore, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Broxton City Cemetery.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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THOMAS, Freddie Thomas, Jr.
Little Freddie Thomas, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Thomas, Sr., died shortly after birth, Monday, February 2, at
the local hospital. He is survived by his parents, Simmie and Freddie Thomas of Madison; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Barfield of Madison; paternal grandparents, Mrs. Mattie Mae Lott of Jennings, FL and L. J. Thomas of Detroit, MI; and
great-grandmother, Mrs. Julia Johnson of Madison. Graveside funeral rites were held Tuesday in Oak Ridge Cemetery with
Beggs Horry Street Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, G. E. Thomas, Sr.
G. E. Thomas, Sr., age 80, a longtime resident of Madison died Friday in the local hospital following a stroke. Survivors are two
sons, G. E. Thomas, of Madison and Sgt. 1/c Bob Thomas, of the U. S. Air Force at Ft. Hood, TX; one sister, Mrs. Edna Drawdy,
of Madison; one brother, Burton Thomas, of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Funeral services
were held Sunday October 22nd at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
THOMAS, Geania Malone Thomas
Mrs. Geania Thomas, age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 20 at her home south of Lee. She was a lifelong resident of Madison
County. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Webb, of Lee; three sons, T. J. Thomas and Joe H. Thomas, both of Lee; and
Quincy Thomas, of Madison; three brothers, D. D. Malone, of Plant City; Pete Malone, of Cross City; and Jack Malone of Day, FL;
six sisters, Mrs. Susie Wilson, of Haines City; Mrs. Luther Phillips, of Madison; Mrs. J. H. Towler, of Day; Mrs. Kathleen
Carmichael and Mrs. Katie Sims, both of Clearwater; and Mrs. Noni Fields, of St Petersburg; her step-mother, Mrs. Fannie
Malone, of Day; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Wednesday in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church south of Lee.
THOMAS, George Earl Thomas
George Earl Thomas, 71, of Folkston, passed away Monday (Aug. 20, 2012) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near
Orange Park, FL. He was born Aug. 24, 1940 to the late John Henry and Mary Daniels Thomas. He was a member of Rehoboth
Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Christine Knowles Thomas, of Folkston; two children, Ricky
Thomas, of Waycross, and Jenny O’Berry (Arnold), of Folkston; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Calvett
Thomas (Alphia), of Waycross, John Allen Thomas (Mary), of Waycross, David Thomas (Lynn), of Hortense, Liston Thomas
(Darlene), of Hortense, Sammy Thomas (Janice), of Blackshear; sisters, Lizzie Mae Merritt, of Homerville; Myrtle Pittman
(Bobby), of Waycross, Melba Steedley, of Blackshear, Sheila Ray (Earl), of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Earl Thomas Sr., a grandson, John Allen Thomas, a brother, Melvin
Thomas (Vera Mae), and sisters, Alma Yarbrough and Geraldine Pittman. The funeral was scheduled for 10 o’clock this morning
at Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard
Funeral Home, Folkston.
THOMAS, Gus Thomas
Gus Thomas died last week. He is survived by a daughter Miss Ara Thomas of Tampa and a son, Mr. C. A. Thomas (and wife) of
North Carolina. Gus Thomas was laid to rest Thursday evening at the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
THOMAS, Harley Thomas
Harley Thomas, colored, age 59, died at his home Friday. Funeral services were held Thursday at Mt. Zion Church with
interment in the church cemetery.
THOMAS, Harold Edwin Thomas
Harold Edwin Thomas, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at his residence in Live Oak. Mr. Thomas was a native
and lifelong resident of Perry, Florida, born to the late Berry N., and Bessie Althia Peeples Thomas. He had moved to Live Oak in
1988. He worked as a mechanic for Buckeye for many years, later became an Insurance adjuster here locally in Perry, and later
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became a poultry farmer in Live Oak owning several farms. He was a member of the Southernaires Gospel Group which sang here
locally. He enjoyed music, enjoyed singing, and history. He dabbled in art and drawings in his spare time. He was preceded in
death by his brothers Ernest Thomas and B. N. Thomas, and a sister; Elouise Ward. Survived by his sons; Doug (Miranda)
Thomas of Live Oak, FL, Malcolm (Shirley) Thomas of Baxley, GA, five grandchildren; Brittany Thurston, Bryan Thomas, Megan
Thomas, Malone Thomas, Austin Thomas, a host of friends and extended family. Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn
Cemetery on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
THOMAS, Harvey C. Thomas
Harvey C. Thomas, 70, died suddenly Sunday (Dec. 18, 2005) at his residence in Hoboken. He was a native of Hoboken and
resided most of his life in Hoboken. He was married to the late Edith Adrich Thomas and was the son of the late Homer
Sylvester Thomas and Margaret Frances Thomas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Homer Kennis Thomas. He was a
retired self employed truck driver. He was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include
six daughters, Brenda Henderson (husband Mike) of Blackshear, Felecia Jeffords (husband Joseph) of Homerville, Glenda
Hanchey (husband Eddie) and Celia Malek (husband Ken), both of Hoboken, Janice Bunton (husband Richard) of Chesapeake, Va.,
Christina Masry (husband Ramey) of Statesboro; two sisters, Juanita Coons of Mississippi and Elvera Thornton of Hoboken; 11
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hoboken Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Mars Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9. Sympathy may be
expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
THOMAS, Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas, 58, died Monday night (Dec. 18, 2006) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Valdosta,
but had lived most of his life in Miami, Fla., before moving to Waycross a year ago. He served in the United States Army during
the Vietnam War, and he was retired from the Veteran's Administration. He was also a former member of Morning Star Church
in Valdosta, and a member of Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father,
Bennie Thomas Sr.; two grandmothers, Minerva Wilson and Flord Bell Turner; one brother, Bennie Thomas Jr.; and step-father,
Mack Sims Jr. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Mozella Harrell Thomas, of Waycross; five daughters, Sharon Evans
(husband Frank), of Cocoa, Fla., Pamela Allen, of Homestead, Fla., Wanda Maddox (husband Bobby), of Nashville, Tenn., Tracy
Littles, of Waycross, and Peggy Littles, of Homestead, Fla.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Beulah
Sims, of Valdosta; five sisters, Jenel Patterson (husband William), of Miami, Fla., Shirley Bonner, of Hahira, Cynthia Sims, of
Valdosta, Jeanette Inman (husband John), of Eastman and Janice Johnson, of Valdosta; three brothers, Calvin Sims, of
Valdosta, Johnny Sims (wife Sharon), of Valdosta, and Raymond Sims (wife Melissa), of Atlanta; 10 sisters-in-law and six
brothers-in-law; three aunts, Katie Futch and Etta Thomas, both of Miami, Fla., and Roberta McFarland, of Lexington; one uncle,
Thomas Washington, of Valdosta; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kettle
Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Music Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS, Henry J. Thomas
Henry J. Thomas, age 74, died Tuesday night in a Bainbridge, GA hospital. He had been visiting his son Joe Thomas of
Attapulgus, GA. Mr. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Madison County and had been engaged in farming most of his life near
Madison and Lee. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ellie Webb, of Madison; three sons, T. J. Thomas and Quincy Thomas, both of
Madison and Joe Thomas, of Attapulgus, GA; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah
Jane Phillips, of Madison and Mrs. Lottie McClamma, of Clearwater. Funeral services were held Thursday in Corinth Primitive
Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
THOMAS, Herman Thomas
Herman Thomas, age 66, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Blackshear, entered into eternal rest Sunday (July 26, 2015) in
California. He was born in Blackshear and resided in Compton, CA, for more than 30 years. He was a graduate of Lee Street
High School in Blackshear. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 until July 4, 1972 and was honorably discharged
as an E-4. He was an avid lover of jazz music. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ola Mae Thomas, and a brother, Bernard
Thomas. Survivors include his brothers, Madison T. Thomas and Marion M. Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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The funeral will be held at Rainge Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Blackshear. Rainge
Memorial Chapel of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, I.A.M. Thomas
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, December 18, 1902)
Died suddenly at his home in this county on Saturday, December 13th, I. A. M. Thomas was in the 48th year of his age. The
death of Mr. Thomas (Ashton to his friends) was entirely unexpected. For several days he had been unwell but his illness had
not at any time been alarming or even serious and only a few minutes before his death he was walking about his place attending
to his duties. Heart failure was the immediate cause of his death. In the death of Mr. Thomas, Madison County loses a good
citizen, the wife a devoted husband and eight children a loving father. The funeral was held at the cemetery on Sunday
afternoon, the services being conducted by Dr. Mickler of the Presbyterian Church, and the interment being in the family
burying ground. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
No record was found of the burial
THOMAS, Iris Hart Thomas
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, April 24, 2014)
Mrs. Iris Hart Thomas, age 87, of Mayo, FL passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Lafayette Health Care following an
extended illness. Mrs. Thomas was born September 1, 1926 in Lafayette County FL, to Luther and Sarah (Tampling) Hart. She
was a member of Brewer Lake Baptist Church where she was a strong supporter and advocate for home and foreign missions.
Mrs. Thomas worked for many years as a Lafayette County School Bus Driver and as a custodian for Brewer Lake Baptist
Church until she retired. In spite of her physical challenges, she was known for her strong faith, her desire to serve others, and
her kind disposition. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, yard work, flowers, and canning vegetables. Mrs. Thomas was
preceded in death by her parents, Luther Hyman Hart and Sarah Tampling Hart, her husband, A. E. Thomas, and a son, Robert
"Bob" Thomas. She is survived by her son, Hal D. (Gincy) Thomas, of Mayo, 1 sister, Bessie Hart Prine, of Live Oak, FL, 2
grandchildren, Ian Thomas and Mia Newlin, 3 great-grandchildren, and several other nieces, nephews, and relatives. Funeral
services will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Brewer Lake Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Day Cemetery. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home, 8415 Buck Lake Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32317. All arrangements
are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
THOMAS, Izora Kathleen Loyd Thomas
Izora Kathleen Loyd Thomas, 98, of Ocilla, died Saturday (Oct. 6, 2007) at Palemon Gaskins Nursing Home in Ocilla. She was
born Oct. 31, 1908, in Fayette County, to the late Dr. R.C. Loyd and Mattie Paulk Loyd. "Miss Izora," as she was always called by
her students, was a graduate of Valdosta State College and taught school for 49 1/2 years in the Patterson School System in
Patterson. She also taught piano lessons during those years and continued to do so until 1995. She was a member of Patterson
United Methodist Church, where she was the pianist and a Sunday School teacher for many decades. She was a member of the
John Floyd Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy Ben Hill Chapter No. 1137
and a former member and officer of numerous clubs and organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma, NEA, Retired Teachers
Association, Patterson Garden Club, Patterson Grandmothers Club and others. She was an avid bridge player for many years and
enjoyed it immensely. She also loved to travel, and one of the highlights of her life was the summer she sailed across the
Atlantic to tour Europe with her son. Survivors include her daughter- in-law, Jewellee Harris Thomas, of Ocilla; granddaughter
and grandson-in-law, Tamara Thomas Dennis and Charles C.V. Dennis of Valdosta; nephew, Dr. Scott Bradshaw, of Peachtree
City; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Thomas, of Patterson, and Nell Anderson, of Sylvania; as well as several other relatives. She
was preceded in death by her husband, D.H. "Jule" Thomas; son, Jule Edward Thomas; granddaughter, Donna Thomas Reed; and
two sisters, Ardath Loyd Bradshaw and Vivian Loyd. A funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Patterson United Methodist
Church in Patterson with the Rev. Byron Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Patterson Cemetery.
THOMAS, James Thomas
James Thomas, 63, died Tuesday evening (Oct. 14, 2008) following an extended illness. He was a Coffee County native but lived
in Waycross for many years. He was a member of United Prayer Ministry. His parents were the late James and Bessie Thomas
Sr. He is survived by two brother, Willie Thomas (wife Elder Eleen Thomas), of Waycross, and Arther Lee Thomas (Julie), of
Lancaster, CA; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the home of his brother,
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thomas, 1206 Jane St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Welch and
Brinkley Mortuary.
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THOMAS, James D. Thomas
James Darwin "Tom" Thomas, 81, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2007) morning at his residence after an extended
illness. He was born in Brantley County to the late Clinton A. Thomas and Clara Bartlett Thomas. Thomas had made Waycross
(Brantley County) his home all of his life, and worked for more than 30 years with Georgia Power Company, retiring as a
supervisor. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Ignace, Michigan, Moose Lodge No. 999 and the American
Legion Post No 10. Thomas had lifetime memberships in The Waycross Elks Lodge No. 369, and the VFW Post 4382. He was also
a former member of the Waycross Exchange Club. He served his country for eight years during World War II in the United
States Navy. He always participated in the Navy Fleet Reunions which included the USS Robert H. McCard. He was a Plank
owner of the USS Capricornus. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, W.G. Thomas. Survivors are his
wife of 56 years, Peggy Lambert Thomas, of Waycross; a sister, V. Alice Stevens, of Waycross; three nieces, Marie Lee, of
Waycross, Mary Alice Wainwright (husband Dan), of Waycross, and Suzanne Usry (husband Chris), of Douglas; a nephew,
Freddie Stevens (wife Sheila), of Savannah; two brothers- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lambert and family, of St. Ignace, Mich., and
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lambert and family, of Ishpeming, Mich., several great-nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; and his
much loved dog, Missy. A funeral was held Saturday at the graveside in Thomas Cemetery. Georgia Power Company employees
served as honorary pallbearers. Military rites were performed by the United States Navy. Mrs. Joseph R. Lambert Jr., Mrs.
Brenda Spencley and Mrs. Jane Weiss attended the services, representing the Lambert Family and the Ignaatius of Loyola
Catholic Church in Ignatius, Mich. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS, James E. Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 14, 2006)
NAHUNTA – James E. "Jimmy" Thomas, 67, of Nahunta, died late Friday (Jan. 13, 2006) at the Hospice of the Golden Isles
following a lengthy illness. He was born in Nicholls, one of eight children born to the Rev. Cecil Forrest Thomas Sr. and Lillie
Mae Turner Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Carrie Liana Highsmith. He moved to
Brantley County in 1954 when his father became the pastor of Nahunta First Baptist Church. He graduated from Nahunta High
School, Georgia Southern and Valdosta State College. He served in United States Army for two years. He was vocational
supervisor at Brantley County High School for 30 years and was an assistant principal there. He was a member of the Nahunta
Masonic Lodge, Chairman of Nahunta Housing Authority, a member of Brantley County Retired Teachers Association and the
Selective Service Board. He served as a deacon for Southside Baptist Church where he was a charter member, Sunday School
teacher, choir member and past church clerk. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, completing
wood working projects, and working part time for Chambless-Frye Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn
Higginbotham Thomas, of Nahunta; a son, James Ernest "Ernie" Thomas (Heidi), of Nahunta; a daughter, Cara Lynn Thomas
Highsmith (Simeon), of Hahira; five grandchildren, Jordan Cecil Highsmith, Jameson Evan Thomas, Ciara Lyndsay Highsmith,
Brett Remington Thomas and Chelsea Leigh Highsmith; four sisters, Mary Carter (Way), of Waycross, Lillie Gaulding, of
Conyers, Martha Joiner (W.D.), of Ellijay, and Anne Strickland (William), of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Cecil Forrest
Thomas Jr. (Margaret), of Nahunta, George Thomas (Glenda), of Waycross, and Hymerick Thomas, of Nahunta; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be tonight at 6 at the funeral home. Funeral will be Sunday at
2 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery in the
family plot. Pallbearers will be Melton Callahan, Daniel Herrin, Charles Snellgrove, Buddy Sellers, Eddie Lee, Everett Perry, Bill
Steed and Ty Raulerson. Honorary pallbearers will be all ordained deacons of Southside Baptist Church. Memorials may be made
to the Music Ministry of Southside Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
THOMAS, James Floyd Thomas Sr.
James Floyd Thomas Sr., 82, passed away Sunday (Oct. 27, 2013) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after a long illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County, the son of the late James E. Thomas and Agnes Griffin Thomas. He was
also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Clyde Thomas, Omer Thomas and Willard Thomas, and 6 sisters, Fannie Dickerson, Alene
James, Naomi Strickland, Edna Strickland, Ruth Davis and Myrtle Henderson. He was a partner in Thomas and Johnson PC law
practice and had practiced law for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Waycross Bar Association and the State Bar of
Georgia. He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the John Wesley Sunday School Class, and was a long-time
member and past president of the Waycross Lions Club. He also served with the United Sates Army. Survivors include his wife
of 59 years, Marguerite Woodard Thomas, of Waycross; a son James F. “Jim” Thomas Jr. (wife Marsha). of Waycross; a
granddaughter, Jamie Thomas, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday
at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to
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Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Georgia Lions Camp For The Blind, 5626 Laura
Walker Road, Waycross, GA 31503.
THOMAS, Janice Andrea Thomas
Janice Andrea Thomas, 66, died Wednesday (June 5, 2013) at her residence following a short illness. She was a native of Alma
and a former resident of Jacksonville, FL, and she lived in Waycross for 23 years. She was a homemaker and former childcare
assistant at Rochelle’s Day Care. She was a daughter of the late Dick Clarence Carter and Mary Teressa Ivey Carter. She was
preceded in death by a son, Terrell Carter. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Thomas, of Waycross; three daughters,
Anita (Michael) Ruiz, of Waycross, Cindy (John) Rivera, of Weyers Cave, VA, and Teressa (Berry) Sweat, of Blackshear; a son,
Troy (Alisha) Self, of Waycross; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; step children, Ricky Thomas, Douglas Thomas, of
Waycross, Matthew Thomas, of Waycross; three sisters, Colleen (Rob) Levesque, of Beverly Hills, FL, Linda Carter, of Orlando,
FL, and Holly Carter, of Waycross; three brothers, Glynn (Brenda) Carter, of Jacksonville, FL, Wayne (Stephanie) Carter, of
Blackshear, and Keith (Debbie) Carter, of Waycross. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Thomas
Mrs. Jimmie Lee Thomas age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Shands at Live Oak. She was born in Perry, Florida,
to the late Edgar Courtney and the late former Mattie Freeman. Mrs. Thomas worked for many years as a Secretary for the
Sheriff’s Dept. She was a member of the Church of God. In her spare time she enjoyed singing, working outdoors and gardening.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Tyler. She is survived by (2) sons, Doug Thomas (Miranda) of Live Oak, FL,
Malcolm Thomas (Shirley) of Baxley, GA, (1) brother, Joe Courtney, of Perry, FL, two sisters, Ella Mae Baker and Marjorie
Denmark, both of Perry, FL, (5) grandchildren, Megan, Malone, and Austin Thomas, Brittany Thurston, and Bryan Thomas.
Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Interment will be held at Woodlawn
Cemetery.
THOMAS, Jimmy Fray Thomas, Jr.
Mr. Jimmy Fray Thomas, Jr., age 16, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, as a result of injuries in a MVA. Mr. Thomas, a native of
Coffee County, GA, was born February 19, 1994. He was the son of Jimmy Fray, Sr. and Wanda Coleman Thomas. Funeral
services were Monday, April 19, 2010, at Mount Zion Holiness Church near Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Burkett Church
Cemetery near West Green, GA. Survivors besides his parents are brother: Justin Moore of Douglas; sisters: Ashley Ansel,
Sabra Moore and Brittany Moore of Douglas, GA; grandparents: Betty Coleman of West Green, GA and Joyce Henderson of
Homerville, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Joe Thomas
Joe Thomas, age 69, died Thursday December 23 from injuries received in a bicycle auto accident near the intersection of
Highway 53 and the Valdosta Highway. He was a member of the Mt. Zion AME Church No 1 and had worked for many years for
the Georgia and Florida Railroad. He is survived by one sister, Hattie Pearson of Sanford. Funeral services will be held Saturday
in the Mt. Zion AME Church in Madison with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Cherry Lake. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Joe Daniel Thomas
Joe Daniel Thomas, age 71, of Lee, died at the local hospital, Sunday, March 8 th, after a short illness. He spent his entire life in
Madison County engaged in farming. He was prominent in the activities of his community. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Henrietta
Thomas; three daughters, Mrs. Olin Webb; Mrs. Colon Bell; and Mrs. Irving Hicks, all of Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Webb, of
Lee; and Mrs. Ella Fox, of Lake Wales; three brothers, Johnny Thomas, of Lee; Lee Thomas, of Lake City; and Larry Thomas, of
Winter Haven; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Midway Baptist Church with
interment in the church cemetery.
THOMAS, John Beaty Thomas
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Mr. John Beaty Thomas died Sunday, October 20, in Miami, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam Searing, following a several
weeks’ illness. John Beaty Thomas was born in Madison County on the old Thomas homestead six miles west of Madison on the
Greenville road. He was the son of Louis Ashton M. Thomas and Frances Whitlock Thomas, both members of early pioneer
families. He was married in young manhood to Miss Minnie Whittle, who preceded him in death. Mr. Thomas at one time owned
the plantation now known as the Rock-a-way Farm northwest of Madison on the old Thomasville Road. Later he quit farming and
moved to Madison where he owned the residence which is now the E. P. Sanders home on North Horry Street. Here he lived
with his family until his two daughters were grown, when the family moved to Jacksonville and from there to Miami. Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Sam Searing and Mrs. Kathleen Thomas Cooper, both of Miami, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Thomas
Irvine, and Mrs. Jennie Thomas Williams.
THOMAS, John Clark Thomas
John Clark Thomas, age 74, of Valdosta, GA passed away Friday October 11, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 10,
1939 in Valdosta, GA. He retired after 19 years of service with the City of Gardner, MA as a mechanic. He is preceded in death
by his father, the late James Thomas, mother, the late Sally Mae Hix. He loved fishing, watching NASCAR and spending time
with his family. He leaves to cherish his wife, Donna E. Thomas; 2 sons, Earl Thomas (Gerone), Stephen Norwood (Kim); 3
daughters, Velma McClain, Cheryl Archibold (Mark), Loretta Battle (Ceasar); 1 sister, Carrie Mae Huston; 14 grandchildren,
Johnny C. Thomas (Sally), Cawanna Robinson (Ulysees), Kristy Thomas, Montego Thomas (Missy), Travis Thomas (Joanna), Kacey
Thomas, LaShonda Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Lillian Horton (Cedric), Alexander J. Thomas, Dana Hilton Jr., Jonathan Hilton,
Kaitlyn Norwood, McKenna Norwood; 46 great- grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, his mother- in-law and father-inlaw, Olive and Peter Bourque and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with Mr.Thomas's wishes he will be cremated and a
service will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory of Valdosta is serving the Thomas family.
THOMAS, John S. Thomas
After a four months’ illness Mr. John S. (Sol) Thomas, age 60, passed away Wednesday evening at the home of his son Mr. Clyde
Thomas, near Live Oak. Mt. Thomas, well-known and prominent citizen of Madison County, was born August 16, 1888, and was
reared in this county in the Lee community where he spent his entire life. For many years he had been engaged in farming, but
at the time of his death was a State Road Department Foreman. He served some years ago as County Commissioner for several
terms from District No. 5. Mr. Thomas was married January 6, 1910 to Miss Missouri McMullen who preceded him in death
three years ago. Survivors include two sons, Clyde, of Live Oak, and O. L., of Jacksonville, and one daughter, Mrs. Estelle Hiers,
of Lee, and four grandchildren, Betty Ann and Clyde Thomas, of Live Oak and Tommy and Danice Hiers, of Lee. He also leaves
five brothers: J. C.; W. G.; A. D. Melvin, of Lee; G. L. of Mayo; two half-brothers, Stacy, of Lee and J. W., of Eagle Lake, FL;
three sisters, Mrs. W. D. Webb, Mrs. Reuben McClamma and Mrs. M. J. Hicks, of Lee; and his stepmother, Mrs. Mamie Merritt,
also of Lee, besides a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held this morning (Friday) at Corinth
Primitive Baptist Church.
THOMAS, Johnnie B. Thomas
Johnnie B. “Jake” Thomas, age 89, died Tuesday (Feb. 16, 2016) at Hospice House Satilla after an extended illness. He was born
in Appling County, but lived most of his life in Waycross as a self-employed building contractor. He was a member of Sweat
Memorial Baptist Church for 62 years. He was the son of the late T. F. Thomas and Ruth Hughes Thomas. He was also preceded
in death by a son, Johnnie Mitchell Thomas, and his siblings, Arbie Thomas, Cecil Thomas, Robert Thomas, T. F. Thomas, Gladys
Collins, Sal Beasley and Minnie Quinn. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Alice Lucille Mercer Thomas of Waycross; 1
daughter, Buffy Joy (Scotty) Sanders of Waycross; 4 sons, Barry Johnnie (Shirley) Thomas of Nicholls, Bucky Bryant (Joni)
Thomas of Waresboro, Brian Grady (Robyn) Thomas of Waycross, and Brad Field Thomas of Waycross; 9 grandchildren, Shane
(Paloma) Thomas, Stacey (James) Anderson, Ashley (Brenna) Thomas, Jeremy Thomas, Jason (Lindsey) Thomas, Erica (Timmy)
King, Dylan Thomas, Cody Sanders and Kayla Sanders; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will
be Saturday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hoboken City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice House Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
THOMAS, Johnny Thomas
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Johnny Thomas, age 61, of Lee, died Wednesday in the local hospital, where he entered for treatment May 21. Survivors are his
wife and four children. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a farmer. Funeral services will be Held Friday May
25th at the Lee Baptist Church with interment at Midway Cemetery.
THOMAS, Joseph Washington Thomas, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 4 March, 2015)
Joseph Washington “J.E.” Thomas, Jr., age 90, went home to be with the Lord of March 4, 2015. He died of natural causes at
Advent Christian Village, where he lived the last two years of his life. He was born in Lee, FL 0n July 19 1924. He was the son of
Mamie and Joseph Washington Thomas, Sr. He was the last surviving child of a very large old Madison County family. He had one
full brother, Stacy and many half brothers and sisters. He left Madison County in the mid 1940’s to work in the fruit industry
that had boomed after the war. While working for one particular fruit packing house, he said his eye was often drawn to the
manager’s daughter, “a pretty little thing,” named Edith Juanita Daniels. J. W. built his family home just outside Eagle Lake,
FL. J. W. was later employed by U.S.S. Agri in Bartow for more than 25 years. He was a mechanic, welder and electrician. For
most of his adult life, he owned a small cattle ranch in Alturas, FL. His children and grandchildren have wonderful memories of
him working with his cows and bottle-feeding calves. We will miss his sense of humor and a certain boyishness that remained in
him to the end. He and Nita were married for 66 years before she preceded him in death in May 2014. He is survived by 2
daughters, Laneece Vann Condry and Dale Thomas (husband Jerry McDonald), grandchildren Josie (Daniel) Gaskins and Jessica
Diericks, 1 great-grandchild, Katie, and sister-in-law, Myrtle Daniels. There will be a graveside service at Midway Baptist
Church Saturday, March 7. Beggs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
THOMAS, Josephine Thomas
Josephine Thomas, age 84, of Barney, Georgia, formerly of Valdosta, passed away today, November 2, 2012 at the home of her
son, Larry Thomas, where she resided and was cared for until her passing. She was born October 9, 1928 in Perry, Florida to the
late Willie and Eliza (Morgan) McNeice. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Thomas of
Valdosta, Georgia, and her brothers and sisters. Though not a current member of a church, she had recently given her heart to
The Lord Jesus Christ and was gloriously baptized in a memorable intimate service in her hospital room at South Georgia
Medical Center on August of this year. Her grandson, Lawrence Thomas, Pastor of New Convenant in Tifton, Georgia, had the
honor of conducting the Special Baptism Service accompanied by family and even some of the staff and nurses. We wish to
express our gratitude to them for the respect and support they gave in adding to our celebration. She and her late husband,
Lawrence, operated a small country store "Lawrence Thomas Grocery & Service Station" and Paint & Body Shop located on
Lakeland Highway, Valdosta, where they lived and raised their children until his passing. She later retired from Levi Strauss Co.
after many years. She enjoyed sewing, making baby doll clothes, and working in her yards and flowers. Survivors include her
children: two sons-Larry Thomas & wife Pat of Barney, GA; Robert "Wendell" Thomas residing in Florida; a daughter- Janice
Lewis & husband Bill of Barney, GA; grandchildren- Pam NeSmith & husband Ray of Hahira, GA; "Sunny" Cotina Everett &
husband Paul of Hahira, GA; Tammie Starling & husband Shane of Donaldsonville, GA; Lawrence Thomas & wife April of Tifton,
GA; Dusty Thomas & finance, Kristie of Barney, GA; great-grandchildren- Chad & Krystal, Bryce & Baily, Hannah, Lanie & Brynn,
Landen; and one great-great-grandchild- Charlie. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012 in the Good Hope
Baptist Church in Naylor, Georgia with burial to follow in the cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be
made to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta will be
serving the family.
THOMAS, Julian Walter Thomas
Julian Walter Thomas, age 39, of Nicholls, passed away suddenly Thursday (Oct. 22, 2015) in Coffee County. He was son of the
late Larry Milton Thomas and Geraldine Greer Thomas and was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Thomas, and a sister,
Cynthia Thomas. He served two years in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors
include his sister, Regenia (Kevin) Howell, of Nicholls; six children, Jacob Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Blake Thomas, Raymond and
Raygin Newberry and Savannah Scott, all of Alma. The funeral will be Sunday at Southside Church of God. Interment will follow
in Roberts Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Julius Edward Thomas
Julius Edward “Ed” Thomas, 83, passed away at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL, Wednesday (March 20, 2013) due to heart
failure. Born July 3, 1929 in Waycross, he was the son of Julius Floyd and Mattie (Keaton) Thomas. He proudly served in the
U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and as a reservist after leaving active duty. He moved to Winter Haven, FL from Cocoa,
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FL in 1962. He was a retired automobile dealer and member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He was a member of the local
American Legion and previous member of several service clubs in Winter Haven over the last 50 years. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Joyce Lovett Thomas, his parents, and a brother, W.H. Thomas. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law,
Cristie and Robert Devane; a son, Jet Thomas, all of Winter Haven, FL; grandchildren, Kyle (Dorota) Mroczkowski, of Miami, FL,
Joy DeVane, of Winter Haven, FL, Trey (Jennifer) Thomas, of St. Petersburg, FL, Matthew Smith, of Fort Lauderdale, FL; many
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven, FL and the
funeral will follow. Interment will follow at the Lakeside Memorial Park. Arrangements are with Oak Ridge Funeral Care in
Winter Haven, Fla.
THOMAS, Jura Mae Denson Thomas
A celebration of life service for Jura Mae Denson Thomas will be Monday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment will be in
Oakland Cemetery. Friends will be received at the residence of Julia Mae Holmes, 1609 Toomer St. She was born Jan. 17, 1924
in Waycross to the late Herbert Denson and Roxie Myrick Denson. She received her formal education from the public school
system of Waycross. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late O. D. Thomas. She served as a caregiver for several
prominent families in Waycross and also worked at the Baptist Village Nursing Home for 10 years as a nurse aide. She was a
loving, caring confidant and a “mighty prayer warriors” who believed that prayer can change any situation. On Saturday evening
(Oct. 3, 2015) at her family’s home in Desoto, TX, she departed this life after a short illness. In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth E. Denson, and a grandson, Charles Holmes II. Those left to cherish her
memory include her daughter, Carol (Charles) Holmes of Desoto, TX; grandchildren, Kimberty (Anthony) Taylor of Waycross,
Kenneth (Lori) Denson Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Roderick Denson of Waycross, Darrell Denson of Kentucky, Camille Holmes of
Dallas, TX, Chasity (Kendyll) Sanders of Dallas, TX; a daughter-in-law, Ineva Denson of Waycross; numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
THOMAS, L. A. M. Thomas
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, September 12, 1901)
Mr. L. A. M. Thomas, departed this life on Wednesday, September 4, 1901, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. R. E.
Dickinson. He was aged 78 years, and was a native of Thomas County, GA. He came to Madison County, FL, early in life. In 1851
he married Miss Amanda Whitlock who preceded him to the better land twenty-one years ago. Ten children were born to them;
six of them are now living. He was a soldier of Jesus Christ having united with the Madison Baptist Church about forty years
ago. He was also a veteran of the Confederacy, having served during the war, and was employed largely in the purchase of mules
and horses. He never spoke unkindly of anyone, was a devout reader of his bible, though not often found in God's house; having
lost his hearing some time ago which made it painful to try and listen to preaching. In the presence of a large company of
sympathizing relatives and friends his remains were laid to rest in the Madison Cemetery.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a L. A. M. Thomas, born Dec 1823, died Sep 1901.
THOMAS, Ljubie Terrell Thomas
Ljubie Terrell Thomas, age 68, of Thomaston, died Thursday (April 7, 2016) at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. The funeral will
be held Monday at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. He was born March 1, 1948, in Alma. He grew up in Waycross and moved to
Thomaston in 1978. He was employed as a tract manager for Ranier Forest Products. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist
Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is
survived by his wife, Linda Thomas of Thomaston; 1 daughter, Niki Adams of Thomaston; his mother, Fonida H. Thomas of
Thomaston; 1 sister, Wanda Moore of Ellaville; 2 granddaughters, Erica (Andrew) VanHouten and Kensie Adams, both of
Thomaston; and 2 great-grandchildren: Kaden and Addelyn VanHouten of Thomaston.
THOMAS, Larry McLendon Thomas Sr.
(Abstracted from the May 28, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Larry McLendon Thomas Sr., age 82, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (May 27, 2014) at the Pierce County
Nursing Home following a short illness. Born in Blackshear May 4, 1932, he lived in Jesup for several years before returning to
Pierce County 16 years ago. He was the first administrator for the former Pierce County Hospital prior to enlisting in the U.S.
Navy where he served during the Korean Conflict. Following his service to his country, he went to work for Allied Chemicals in
the accounting department, followed by working in the commissioners’ office at the Pierce County Courthouse, and lastly going
to work for Kroger Grocery Store in Jesup as an accountant from which he was retired. He loved to read and enjoyed history.
He was very patriotic and political-minded. He was a member of Blackshear First United Methodist Church. He was a son of the
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late Joseph Estill Sr. and Maude Conner Thomas. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ronald, Jack and Lannis.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tera and Mike Austin, of Blackshear; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Terri
Thomas, of Alma; his sister, Clovis Clark, of Blackshear; 2 brothers and a sister-inlaw, Donald and Barbara Thomas, of
Chattanooga, TN, and J.E. Thomas Jr., of Patterson; 5 grandchildren, Paul Austin, Michael and Pamela Thomas, Chad and Melissa
Thomas, Ashley and Ashley Horne, and Jordan Thomas (fiancee, Holly Lee); 7 great-grandchildren, Emma Thomas, Luke Thomas,
Riley Thomas, Eva Claire Horne, Brooklyn Thomas, Pate Thomas and Eliza Courtlynn Horne; and several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday in the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Blackshear
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested that memorials be made to the Pierce County Nursing Home Family
Council, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Lawrence James Thomas Sr.
Lawrence James Thomas Sr., age 79, of Waycross, died Saturday (Aug. 30, 2014). The service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at
Church of Christ Written in Heaven on Blackwell Street. Burial will be at Manor Chapel Cemetery. Fuller Brothers Funeral Home
of Fort Lauderdale, FL, is serving the family.
THOMAS, Leroy Thomas
Leroy Thomas, deacon of the Rocky Springs colored Baptist Church, suffered what was thought to be a brain hemorrhage
Sunday night during revival services at the church. He died about 12:30am at the hospital.
THOMAS, Lillian Louise Thomas
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 6th, 2014)
Lillian Louise Thomas, born: June 28, 1924, died: June 7, 2014. No services are scheduled
THOMAS, Lisa Raulerson Thomas
(Abstracted from the July 13, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lisa Raulerson Thomas, 67, died Friday morning (July 12, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended
illness. She was a native of Waycross, but lived most of her life in Blackshear as a homemaker. She graduated from Blackshear
High 1964 and was a member of Blackshear Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of the late Marquis D. Raulerson and
Mary Minchin Raulerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Thomas, and two sons, William Craig
Thomas and Marky Thomas. Survivors include one daughter, Sherri Murphy (husband Danny), of Blackshear; one granddaughter,
Sarah Murphy; one brother, Doyle Raulerson, of Gaffney, SC; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Monday
at Blackshear Presbyterian Church. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Lillie Hall Thomas
Lillie Hall Thomas, age 92, a lifelong resident of Brooks County passed away at the home of Mrs. Mary B. King of July 6, 1967.
Survivors are one foster daughter Mrs. Mary B. King and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday July
16, 1967 at St. Paul Holiness Church in Nankin, GA.
THOMAS, Margaret Lucille Sullivan Thomas
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 6, 2012)
Margaret Lucille Sullivan Thomas, age 77 died Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Madison. Graveside Funeral services will be 2:00
Sunday February 12, 2012 at Corinth Cemetery. She was born October 3, 1933 to the late Floyd and Leona Revels and was a
resident of Madison County for 63 years. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She is survived by two grandchildren
Jesse and Chulcie Sullivan; three step-sons; Kenny, Warren and John Thomas; four great grandchildren Zaelah, Zaligh, Zabian,
and Zayden; four sisters: Maxine Hann of Keaton Beach, FL, Wanda Williams of Lee; Patricia Holmes of Live Oak, FL, and Sandra
(Clint) Walker of Lee and a host of nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258.
THOMAS, Marilyn P. Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia June 2nd, 2012)
A funeral service for Marilyn Marie Pittman Thomas was held Friday afternoon in the Music Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Leonard Pittman and the Rev. Clayton Davis officiating. Serving as pallbearers were T.J. Haddock, C.J. Raulerson, Roy Pittman,
Robert Corbitt, Thomas Parker and R.J. Corbitt. Burial was in Suwannee Chapel Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in charge of
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arrangements.
THOMAS, Marjorie Sarolyn Thomas
HOBOKEN — Marjorie Sarolyn Thomas, 72, of Hoboken, died Tuesday morning (Nov. 19, 2013) at Waycross Health and
Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was a native of Waycross but lived most of her life in Brantley County. She was
the daughter of the late Perry Joiner and Alder Brinkley Joiner. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Griffin
(husband, Dempsey), and two brothers, Red Joiner (wife, Lucille) and Perry Joiner (wife, Virginia). She was of the Baptist faith.
She is described by her grandchildren as a “beautiful, strongwilled and high-spirited soul whose contagious smile and laughter
would brighten anyone’s day,” and “shewas the sweetest wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ever
have.” Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Ferrell Thomas, of Hoboken; 2 daughters, Becky (Pete) Spradley, of Hoboken,
and Nancy (Keith) Manley, of Naples, FL; 2 sons, John (Beth Ann) Thomas, of Hoboken, and Albert (Angie) Thomas, of Hoboken;
8 grandchildren, John Wayne Spradley, Colt Hartt, Cord Spradley, Morgan Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Jaycee Beth Thomas, Luke
Manley and Faith Manley; 3 great-grandchildren, Tegan Hartt, Avery Minor and Gracelyn Hartt; 1 sister Elizabeth (Alvin)
Shuman, of Hoboken; 1 brother Arthur (Grace) Joiner, of Hoboken; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral
will be Saturday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent in her
memory to Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346 or
www.alz.org/georgia. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Marshall Thomas Sr.
Marshall Thomas Sr., 61, died Sunday (March 9, 2008) at his residence in Millwood after an extended illness. He was a native of
Argyle, and resided in Yulee, Fla., for 27 years before moving to Millwood nine years ago. He was the son of the late Ervin Jules
Thomas and Nellie Faye Steedley Knight. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dustina N. Thomas; a sister, Inez White; a
brother, Talmadge Eugene Thomas. He was a boilermaker for more than 30 years with the Local Union 199 in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Connie F. Thomas, of Millwood; a daughter, Angela
Thomas Vonderau (husband Robert), of Millwood; two sons, Marshall Thomas Jr. (wife Michelle), of Yulee, Fla., and James Ervin
Thomas, of Millwood; five grandchildren, Joshua Grant Thomas, Amanda Elizabeth Thomas, Luke Travers Thomas, Raylan Nicole
Vonderau and Robert Ethan Vonderau; seven sisters, Lucille Godwin, of Augusta, Geraldine James, of Manor, Lavene Sweat, of
Blackshear, Elnita Sweat, of Blackshear, Debbie Thomas, of Blackshear, Linda Wolfe and Brenda Thomas; a brother, Raymond
Thomas, of Millwood. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Indian Mound Baptist Church. Burial will be in Indian Mound
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church tonight beginning at 6 o'clock. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS, Mary Catherine Thomas
Mary Catherine Thomas, age 89, of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully at her home, on March 29, 2014 due to natural causes.
Mary was born in St. Catherine, Ontario, and came to Florida in 1950. She was preaching a revival as a lady evangelist when she
met her husband, Pastor W.W. Thomas Sr., and they were married in 1951. They moved to Lakeland in 1956 and built the West
Lakeland Church of God, which is now Trinity Life Church of God. She also spent 22 years working for JC Penny, in the retail
shoe department. During the past thirty years she faithfully visited and ministered to the elderly in Lakeland. She was
preceded in death by her husband W.W. Thomas Sr. in 1997, and is survived by 1 daughter Janelle Thomas (Don) French, and 1
son Waymon W. (Paula) Thomas Jr.; 3 sisters, Helen Pelissero, Elda Jackson, and Annie (Bruce) Toews; 2 grandchildren Amanda
(Bruce) Knox, and Jennifer (Jason) Browning, and her 3 great-grandchildren, Ansley, Abigail, and Ava Grace. Funeral services
will be at Trinity Life Church of God on Friday, April 4. The interment will take place Saturday April 5 in the Alton Church of
God Cemetery in Mayo. The family has requested that donations be made to “Alpha Agape Ministries, Inc.”, PO Box 120966,
Clermont, FL 34712 for missions, the homeless and prison ministry. Arrangements in Lakeland are under the direction of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens. Arrangements for services at Alton are under the care of Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home of Mayo.
THOMAS, Mary Henrietta Thomas
Mary Henrietta Thomas, age 87, died Wednesday at the Suwannee Valley Nursing Center located in Jasper, FL. Mrs. Thomas
was a native of Taylor County but had resided in Madison County for many years. She was the widow of the late Mr. Joe Daniel
Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Olin Webb, Mrs. Colon
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Bell, and Mrs. Irving Hicks, all three of Lee, nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Friday July 17th in Midway Baptist Church with interment in Midway Cemetery.
THOMAS, Mary Jo Thomas
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 23 April, 2015)
Mary Jo Thomas, age 79 of Perry died Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Tallahassee, FL. She was born in Irwin County, GA on
November 2, 1935. Mrs. Thomas and her family moved to Perry in 1972 coming from Plantation, FL. She was Owner/Operator
of Thomas Chevrolet for the past 44 years. She was also a member of the Perry Woman’s Club and Perry Garden Club. Mrs.
Thomas was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry where she was a Sunday school teacher and involved with the church
nursery and Ladies Mission Group. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband of 57 years Lewis H. Thomas of Perry, 2 sons: Al Ray
(Cheryl) Brantley, Cal (Janet) Thomas all of Perry; 1 daughter Merrio (Robert) Tornillo of Tallahassee; 1 brother Austin Harper
of Waycross, GA; 1 sister Willie Grace Fussell of Ambrose, GA; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one on the way. She
was predeceased by her parents Wilson Harper and Alda Vickers. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in
Perry, FL on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the First Baptist Church Nursery. Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Mary L. Thomas
Mary L. Thomas, 74, of Mayo died in a hospital in Lake City Tuesday, and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at
Airline Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons and five daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Mary Tompkins of Lee, thirty-two
grandchildren and third great-grandchildren.
THOMAS, Mary Lee Pender Thomas
(Abstracted from the 17 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Mary Lee Pender-Thomas, age 82, of 1506 Walter St., Waycross, passed away Monday (July 13, 2015) at
Hospice Satilla Hospice House, Waycross. She was born Jan. 12, 1933 in Mershon to the late Millie and Charlie Howard and the
late Albert Wakely. She transitioned to a home not made by man’s hand on Monday (July 13, 2015). She was a long-term
resident of the Satilla Care Center since 2001. She attended school and graduated from Lee Street High School in Pierce
County. After high school she married L.V. Pender and from this union came two sons, Donald Pender and Leo Pender. Later in
life she married Benjamin Thomas. Both were members of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Blackshear until failure of
health. She was preceded in death by husbands, L.V. Pender and Benjamin Thomas, sons, Donald Pender and Leo Pender, and
brothers, Albert Howard, Laydell Howard, Scott Howard and Johnnie Howard. Those left to cherish her memories include 2
granddaughters, Tiffany Gibbs of Jacksonville, FL, and Leslie Pender of Waycross; 2 grandsons, Leo L. Pender of Alma, and
Cornelius Pender of Waycross; 1 step-daughter, Marion (Donald) Murphy of Waycross; and a host of great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, cousins, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other extended family members. The funeral will be Monday at
Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church in Blackshear. The cortege will assemble Monday at 1506 Walter St. in Waycross. Burial will be in
Shiloh Cemetery on Moore Street in Blackshear. Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Mary Maguerite Crump Thomas
Mary Maguerite “Marge” Crump Thomas, 86, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (Jan. 17, 2014) at Garden View Retirement
Assisted Living. Born in Bristol, Dec. 1, 1927, she lived in Guam, Cuba as well as several states (Florida, California, Texas,
Virginia) while being a military wife before moving back to Pierce County in 1977. She was a self-made business woman and was
also a housewife. She was very active in the community over the years and was a proud three-time cancer survivor. She was a
member of Patterson Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late James Madison and Estelle Crosby Crump. She was also
preceded in death by her first husband of 44 years, James Leroy O’Connell, her second husband, Col. Eldridge Thomas, a son,
James O’Connell, all three of her sisters, Ruth Bennett, Rosa Barrett and Mildred Crosby, and by two brothers, Ralph Crump and
Hershel Crump. Survivors include her son, Joseph B. “Joe” (Ranee) O’Connell, of Severn, MD; 1 step-daughter, Maureen (Kris)
Bowers, of Patterson; 2 step-sons, James (Janice) Thomas, of Blackshear, and Philip Thomas, of Mooresville, IN; 1 brother and
sister-in-law, Ivey (Mary Alice) Crump, of Yulee, FL; 13 grandchildren, James O’Connell, Janna O’Connell, Andiana White, Jeremy
White, Jade O’Connell, Linda, Ashley, Brandi, Tamee, Lorie, William, Wayne and Shana; two great-grandchildren, James
O’Connell and William Bowers; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Monday in the chapel of PearsonDial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bristol Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society,
www.cancer.org. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
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THOMAS, Michael David Thomas
Michael David Thomas, age 55, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was
born on September 19, 1957 in New Bank, NJ to David Lentford and Patricia (Bulter) Thomas. He was a member of Redland
Baptist Church and was a warehouse manager at Trust Joist McMillan. He is preceded in death by his step-father, D.C. Watkins.
His survivors include his wife, Annette (Kinard) Thomas of Valdosta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Matt Thomas (Celia) of
Valdosta, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Stephanie Thomas Carter (James) of AL; Brittany Thomas of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren,
Kylee Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Cameron Thomas, James Thomas, Sophia Carter, Gaberial Carter, brothers & sister-in-law,
David Thomas of New Beck, NJ; Arta Thomas (Darlene) of Valdosta, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Juanita Carter (Jason) of
Savannah, GA; Lorri Daily of Tampa, FL; and numerous nieces & nephews, and The Watkins Family. Graveside services will be
held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery in Lowndes County, GA. Music Funeral Services
of Valdosta is serving the family.
THOMAS, Milton Thomas
Milton Thomas, age 47, of Tampa, died Thursday in a Jacksonville hospital of injuries received in a construction accident. He
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gus Thomas, a member of Midway Baptist Church and a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriet Thomas of Tampa, five sisters, Mrs. E. E. Phillips and Mrs. G. A. Barnett both of Madison;
Miss Ara Thomas of Tampa; Mrs. Wm. Jenkins of Charleston, SC; and Mrs. Gretta Fuller of Birmingham, AL; five brothers,
Kermit Thomas of Lee; Ellis E. Thomas of Tampa; Danny Thomas and Raymond Thomas, both of Tallahassee; Reid Thomas of
Orlando and his step-mother, Mrs. Virginia Lawson of Tallahassee and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Corinth Cemetery.
THOMAS, Nathan Thomas
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, January 22, 1903)
On Wednesday of last week on the place of Mr. Ben L. Smith in the Cherry Lake section of the county, Nathan Thomas, a Negro
boy of about thirteen years, was killed by the falling of a tree which crushed his life out. Joe Thomas, grandfather of the boy,
was cutting down a large tree and had sent the boy away on some errand. When he returned the tree was about ready to fall
and the boy was approaching his grandfather who called to him to get out of the way as the tree was falling in his direction.
The boy became frightened and instead of running away from the tree ran directly under it with the result stated.
THOMAS, Navon Junell Boyette Thomas
(Abstracted from the June 24, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Navon Junell Boyett Thomas, age 75, of Offerman, passed away Sunday (June 22, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born
in Patterson, July 7, 1938, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She worked for Julie Hat Company for several years as a
bar tacker and was a member of Offerman Baptist Church. She will be remembered as always being there for family and friends
during their time of need. She was a daughter of the late Grover C. Sr. and Nicy Elizabeth Bryant Boyett. She was also
preceded in death by three sisters, Alene Dixon, Annie White and Armilda McLane, and both of her brothers, G.C. Boyett Jr.
and Quinton Boyett. Survivors include her husband, Roger Thomas, of Offerman; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Janet (Rudolph)
Daniels, of Offerman, Patricia (Michael) Butler, of Orange Park, FL, and Denise (Jimmy) Whitaker, of Waycross; 1 son and
daughter-in-law, Donald and Teresa Dickinson, of Yulee, FL; 3 sisters, Leora Smith, of Blackshear, N.E. Sinclair, of Offerman,
and Vinell Dixon, of Morgan; 1 sister-in-law, Emma Dixon Boyett, of Blackshear; 6 grandchildren, Eric Higginbotham, Kevin
Higginbotham, Blaine Dickinson, Brock Dickinson, Clay Whitaker and Michael Butler; 6 great-grandchildren, Caitlin Higginbotham,
Hayden Higginbotham, Ethan Higginbotham, Kate Higginbotham, Lauren Higginbotham and Shelby Whitaker; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Offerman
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa,
FL 33607. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Owen Gary Thomas
Owen Gary Thomas, age 54, a lifelong resident of Lafayette County, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his residence
in Mayo, FL. He was born in Madison, FL, to the late Gary Luther Thomas, and Maybeline West Thomas. Mr. Thomas was an
active and devoted member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a truck driver and a devoted father and grandfather
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who enjoyed gardening and fishing. Survived by 2 sons; Shannon Thomas and DeWayne Thomas, 2 brothers; Lester Thomas and
Edward Thomas, 2 grandchildren; Trenton and Emily Reese, all of Mayo, FL. Funeral Services will be held at the Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church in Mayo on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Youth Fund).
THOMAS, Peter Thomas
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, July 9, 1903)
Peter Thomas of Clifton, a member of the S. M. B., was killed by lightning Monday.
THOMAS, Ralph Benson Thomas
Ralph Benson Thomas, age 89, of Waycross, died Friday (June 6, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief
illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Cary S. Thomas and Estelle Music Thomas and lived here all of his life. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II and marched to the Battle of the Bulge. He trained at Camp Waycross
under an Apachee Sergeant as his drill instructor. After the War and returning home he worked for SCL Railroad in the car
department for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Kettle Creek Congregational Methodist Church and the
Sunshine Sunday School Class. He enjoyed going to the Dove meetings at the church. As a young man he enjoyed playing
basketball. He always enjoyed spending time with his grandson, John, when he was a little boy. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Thomas, and two sisters, Frances Pazdalski and Dorothy Hannah. Survivors include 1
daughter, Diane Thomas, of Waycross; 1 son, Ralph “R.B.” (Sally) Thomas Jr., of Augusta; 1 grandson, John L. Rowell Jr., of
Jefferson; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Kettle Creek Congregational
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Rebecca Diane Thomas
Rebecca Diane Thomas, age 64, of Waycross, died Thursday (Feb. 19, 2015) at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville after
an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Ralph Benson Thomas Sr. and Thelma Smith Thomas. She made
Waycross her home for her entire life, before moving recently to Jefferson to be with her son. She worked as a correctional
officer and beautician and was an active member of Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church. She loved being
active in her community, especially attending sporting events. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her
son, John L. Rowell Jr., of Jefferson; 1 brother, Ralph (Sally) Thomas Jr., of Augusta; and numerous other relatives. A funeral
will be Sunday at Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Miles-Odum
Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
THOMAS, Renee Fiveash Thomas
Shirley Renee Fiveash Thomas, 27, died Friday morning (July 29, 2011) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after
a brief illness. She was a native of Douglas, but she lived most of her life in Waycross. She was formerly employed in the
hardware department at Lowe's Home Improvement Store. She was a member of Victory Drive Church of God. She was the
daughter of the late John W. Fiveash. Survivors include one son, Austin Carter Thomas of Waycross; one step-son, Ashton
Blake Thomas of Waycross; her mother, Glenda Marie Taylor Fiveash of Waycross; one brother, John W. Fiveash, Jr. of
Blackshear; five sisters, Lisa Marie Taylor of Waycross, Angela Taylor, of Waycross, Mishelle T. Smith, of Pensacola, Fla.,
Brenda Logan, of Fort Scott, Kan., and Christy Fiveash, of Waycross; one aunt, Ann Pope, of Hazlehurst; numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Victory Drive Church of God. Burial will follow in Oakland
Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Music Funeral Home. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS, Robbie Lee Thomas
Robbie Lee Thomas, 56, died Sunday (Sept. 3, 2006). Survivors include his mother, Pecullia Burge, of Waycross; his "mom,"
Delonia Hagen, of Oliver; three daughters, Millie Campbell, Grindle Thomas, both of Springfield, and Diane Ricardo, of Savannah;
a son, Charles Thomas, of Savannah; four brothers, James Hagins, of Oliver, Donald Hagins, of Silver Springs, Md., Isaiah
Herron, of Bladensburg, Md., and Ron Hagins, of Vienna, Va.; four sisters, Melba Barber, of Valdosta, Susie Smallwood, of
Baltimore, Md., Pat Jackson, of Largo, Md., and Gwen H. Young, of Oliver; seven grandchildren; two god-sisters; six aunts; and
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three uncles. The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oliver. The family will receive
friends at Perry Brothers Funeral Home tonight from 7 until 9. Services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
THOMAS, Robert D. Thomas
Abstracted from the Charleston Courier (Charleston, SC), February 19, 1848
Departed this life on Sunday evening, the 30th ult, at the residence of A. Fair, Esq., Madison County, FL, Major Robert D.
Thomas, a citizen of Madison but formerly of Marlborough District, SC. His death was sudden. In perfect health, he was moving
his effects to Jefferson County in a two horse wagon, they became frightened and unmanageable, and in his attempting to jump
off the saddle horse, his foot hung in the stirrup, and in that condition he was dragged a mile and a quarter. In a state of
insensibility he was found near Mr. Fair’s and carried to his house. It was hoped that, although he was seriously hurt, he might
recover. Every attention was bestowed upon him by that kind family and medical skill was immediately called in, but his frame
suffered too much to bear up under the many bruises he sustained; and after speaking to many of his friends, he gently and
quietly sank to rest as above indicated.
THOMAS, Robert Hugh Thomas
REIDSVILLE — Robert Hugh Thomas, 72, of Patterson, passed away early Sunday morning (April 14, 2013) at Tattnall
Healthcare Center. Born Nov. 5, 1940, he lived in several locations in connection with his and his family’s military careers. He
lived in New Port News, VA, for several years before moving to Pierce County in 2008. He was a 1958 graduate of Hampton High
School in Hampton, VA. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army for three years and then enlisted in the
U.S. Air Force where he served for four years. He went into the hotel business for a while and retired as a supply clerk for the
City of New Port News. He was a very talented artist, liked sports, especially football, and was of the Mormon faith. He was a
son of the late Kathleen Lila Johns Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Flansburg Thomas, and by a
brother, Eldridge “Tommy” Thomas Jr. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Col. Eldridge Sr. and Marge Crump
O’Connell Thomas, of Blackshear; a sister and brother-in-law, Maureen and Kriss Bowers, of Patterson; two brothers and a
sister-in-law, Philip Thomas, of Mooresville, IN, and James and Janice Thomas, of Blackshear; a step-brother, Joseph O’Connell,
of Severn, MD; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial
Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Robert L. Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 2nd, 2012)
Robert L. Thomas, 64, a member of Mt. Zion AME Church of Madison, a retired carpenter and Vietnam veteran died Saturday,
January 28, 2012, in Madison. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Mt. Zion AME Church on
Dade Street in Madison, with burial following at Jeslamb AME Church Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, February 3,
2012, at the Ganzy Funeral Home (850-973-3267) He leaves to cherish his precious memories, only child, Reuben Lamar
Thomas (Camilla) of Boston, Mass.; also, two granddaughters Uniqua and Essence (Pebbles) Thomas; as a daughter, Angela Jonas;
as granddaughters, Octavia and Arlesia Jonas; as a grandson, Thaddeus Thompkins, all of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Amos (Bill)
Thomas of Madison; sisters, Clemie Grandberry (David) of Orlando and Lillie Mae Thomas of Madison; and former wife, Janie
Thomas Bell of Madison.
THOMAS, Ronnie Thomas Sr.
Ronnie Thomas Sr., age 70, of Valdosta, GA passed away November 9, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born
on February 11, 1943 in Valdosta, GA to the late Wade Robert and Doma (Allen) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a conductor and an
engineer for CSX Railroad. He and his twin brother, Robert, began working with CSX Railroad on the same day and after 41
years of service they retired together on the very same day. He was a member of the Azalea City Church of God. His survivors
include his wife, Verna Thomas of Hahira, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Wade (Jane) Thomas, Jr., of Lakeland, FL; son &
daughter-in-law, David (Nancy) Moore of Lake Park, GA; daughter, Brenda Moore Jarrett of Milledgeville, GA; grandchildren,
Amanda Thomas, Anna Clair Wooten Singuefield (Taylor), Andrew Wooten, Deveraux Jarrett, Leslie Moore, Eric Moore, Z.
Michael Spires (Nichole), Jannie Spires (Devon), & Sean Spires (Meagan); brother & sister-in-law, Robert (Betty) Thomas of
Auburndale, FL; several brothers-in-law & sister-in-law; and several extended family members. Funeral services will be
Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with a burial to follow in Shiloh Congregational
Methodist Church Cemetery in Homerville, GA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Dr., Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral
Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
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THOMAS, Roy E. Thomas
Roy E. Thomas, age 74, of Waycross, passed away suddenly Tuesday (May 27, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
He was a native of Coffee County but lived in Waycross the past 40 years. He was the son of the late Jesse Thomas and Alice
Tanner Thomas and was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Chester Thomas. He was retired from South Georgia
Grocery Company and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for five years. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Glenda Sue Taylor
Thomas, of Waycross; 3 sons, Donald (Missy) Thomas and Matthew (Morgan) Thomas, of Waycross, and Glenn (Angie) Thomas,
of Jesup; daughter, Rhonda (Danny) Rester, of Lake Park; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held
Friday Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Elizabeth Chapel Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
THOMAS, Ruby Phillips Thomas
Ruby Phillips Thomas died Tuesday in Clearwater after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Jim Thomas of
Clearwater; two daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Smith of Clearwater; and Mrs. Pauline Davis of Jacksonville; two sons, Ernest
Thomas and John Franklin Thomas, both of Clearwater; two brothers, E. E. Phillips of Madison and Marvin Webb of Orlando;
three sisters Mrs. Jewell Howard of Lee; Mrs. Nonie Buchanan of Mayo; and Mrs. Lore Thompkins of Orlando. Funeral services
will be held Friday in Midway Baptist Church with burial in Corinth Cemetery.
THOMAS, Rufus Thomas
Rufus Thomas, age 77, died of burn from a fire that destroyed his home Christmas night. He lived on U. S. 90 at Frances Farm
near White Horse. He was a native of Madison. Survivors are a son, R. E. Thomas, of Jacksonville; a sister, Mrs. H. E. Drawdy, of
Madison; two brothers, G. E. Thomas, of Madison; and Berton Thomas, of Jacksonville; and one grandson. Funeral services were
held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
THOMAS, Sam Thomas
Funeral for Sam Thomas, 82, of DuPont, who died Tuesday (Oct. 2, 2007), will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Brown Chapel AME Church
with Elder James Brooks officiating. He was a native of Jasper, Fla., but he lived in Clinch County for many years. His parents
were the late Paul Thomas and Ethel Johnson. He was a retired saw mill worker. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Lee Follow
Thomas; five daughters, Louise Harris, of Miami, Fla., Dessie Williams (W.T.), of DuPont, Ethel Lee Donaldson and Joyce Scott,
both of Valdosta, and Margaret Davis (Ulysee), of Asbury Park, N.J.; three sons, Sammie Lee Thomas (Barbara) and Benjamin
Thomas, both of Valdosta, and Elder Paul Thomas (Missionary Lois), of Atlanta; two sisters, Ruby Jefferson (Jackie) and Pastor
Jessie Brooks (Elder James), both of DuPont; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; two
sisters-in-law, Betty Gore and Lillian Gore, both of DuPont; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends
are being received at the home of his sister, Ruby Jefferson (Jackie), 164 Mills St., in DuPont. Visitation will be Sunday from
noon to 4 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Burial will be in North Cemetery, DuPont. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
THOMAS, Samuel Thomas
Samuel Bart "Sam" Thomas, 48, died Thursday (March 2, 2006) morning at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of
Pierce County, he lived at the Alma Convalescence and Rehabilitation Center for the last three months. He was a heavy
equipment operator in the land clearing business when an injury forced him to retire. He was a member of the Offerman Church
of God and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a son of the late Willie Henry "Bud" and Mildred Geneva Arnett Thomas
and was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Lofton. Survivors are a daughter, Amber Elizabeth Thomas, of Blackshear;
a son, Jeremy Bart Thomas, of Blackshear; four sisters, Annette Strickland, of Millwood, Paula Rowell, of Vidalia, Brenda (Glynn)
Crosby, of Alma, and Kathy (Bill) Rowland, of Blackshear; a brother, David (Barbara) Thomas, of Jesup; and several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com
THOMAS, Samuel Beattie Thomas
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One of the oldest citizens of Madison has listened to the great roll call and obeyed its summons. Samuel Beattie Thomas has
been known far and near for many years as a citizen of Madison and deacon of the Baptist church. He has been in failing health
for some time, though his last sickness was very brief. A bad cold developed into bronchitis and hastened the end which came
on Saturday morning, November 23rd. He was about 83 years of age, having been born in Thomas County, GA. Came to Madison
County in the early forties where he has lived till the time of his death. His wife, Mrs. Keziah W. Thomas preceded him to the
better land about five years. He leaves several children and a number of grandchildren to mourn his death. A large concourse
of people gathered to his funeral which was held on last Sunday afternoon in the cemetery at Madison, his pastor officiating.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a Samuel Beaty Thomas, born 21 Dec 1818, died 23
Nov 1901.
THOMAS, Sarah Ann Wright Thomas
Sarah Ann Wright Thomas, age 20, died of gunshot Saturday January 18th at home on Conway Quarters, She was born and
reared in Madison County, attended the public school in Madison and was a member of Saint Thomas A. M. E. Church. Survivors
are her husband, Daniel Thomas of Madison; one daughter, Sheilah Thomas of Madison; three sons Danny, Leon and Dexter
Thomas of Madison; mother Ruthie Mae Goodman of Madison; five sisters, Lillian Wright, Minnie Pearl Wilson, Mary Louise
Wright and Martha Francis Wright, all four of Miami and Classie Mae Williams of Madison; five brothers, R. B. Wright of Miami;
Cornelius Wright, J. T. Wright, Johnnie James Wright, and J. Edward Wright all five of Madison; grandmother, Della Brinson of
Pinetta; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday January 25 th at Saint James Baptist
Church with burial in High Antioch Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Scott Preston Thomas
MACON - Scott Preston Thomas, 47, died Wednesday (July 21, 2010) of a massive heart attack. The funeral mass will be held
at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Justin Ferguson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Thomas Children's Trust Fund, c/ o Sun Trust Bank, 5928 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210. He was born Nov. 4,
1962, in Carbondale, IL. He attended Valdosta State College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He also attended
Savannah College of Art and Design. He served in the Georgia National Guard. He was Chief Operating Officer of Bienville
Plantation of White Springs, FL. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was predeceased by his grandparents,
Kenneth McCain and John and Verna Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Vickie Elerson Thomas; daughter, Caitie;
son, Luke; sister, Kelly Smith (Gregg), of Macon; brother, Jamey Thomas (Tammy), of Plantation, FL; mother, Donna Glawson;
father and step-mother, Richard "Lou" and Melanie Thomas; grandmother, Eileen McCain; mother and father-in-law, Gail and
Quitman Todd, of Waycross; step-father, William "Buddy" Glawson; step-brothers, Tripp, Steve, Dock and Bud Glawson; stepsister, Liz Glawson; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may register online at www.hartsmort.com Hart's Mortuary and
Crematory at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Sheila Pattillo Thomas
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate January 18, 2012)
Sheila Pattillo Thomas, 52, of Lake Park, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Langdale Hospice House following a battle
with cancer. She was born in Valdosta on December 13, 1959 and has been a resident here all of her life. She was an
administrative clerk for the Lakeland City Police Department and had previously been employed in the administrative
department with Lowndes County. She was a member of Lake Park United Methodist Church. Sheila was a loving wife, mother,
daughter and friend. She lived to serve others and never turned anyone away who was in need. She saw in nature the power and
majesty of God and knew the true meaning of the word JOY. She is survived by her husband, Steve Thomas of Lake Park;
daughter and son-in-law, Candie Murphy McGee and David Warren McGee of Lake Park; son and daughter-in-law, Chad Pattillo
Gordon and Megan Gordon of Key West, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Caysee Denise Wheeler and Kevin Wheeler of Lakeland,
GA; step-daughter and her spouse, Heather Thomas Grenat and Steve Grenat and a step-son and his spouse, Stephen Clayton
Thomas and Lauren Thomas all of Valdosta; grandchildren, Pacie McGee, Tate McGee, and Kaymin McGee, Shelly Wheeler,
Brayden Wheeler and Brenden Wheeler, Ethan Grenat and Aniela Grenat and granddaughter to be, Fynley Gordon; her parents,
A.H. and Juanita Pattillo of Lake Park; 2 brothers, Lynn Pattillo of Lake Park and Scott Pattillo of Valdosta; and numerous nieces
and nephews. A memorial service for Sheila Thomas was held Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the chapel of the Carson McLane
Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Langdale Hospice House 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602.
THOMAS, Sherryll Thomas
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Sherryll Thomas, 57, of Waycross, died Monday evening (Feb. 25, 2013) after an extended illness at the Hospice Satilla Hospice
House. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Albert Thomas and Lola Mae Altman Thomas. She graduated from Patterson
High School in 1974 and lived in Waycross for most of her life. She was a language arts teacher at Pierce County High School
for 20 years until her retirement in 1999 and always enjoyed reading. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a
sister, Carolyn Thomas Ball. She is survived by her sister, Lavon Hesters, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Stanley Barto Thomas
Mr. Stanley Barto Thomas, age 81, of Nicholls, passed away at Summer‘s Landing Retirement Home after an extended illness. He
was a native of Coffee County and son of the late Walter Julian Thomas and Lexie Thomas Thomas; his wife Betty Nell Stevens
Thomas preceded Stanley in death. Stanley retired as Captain in the U.S. Marines after 21 years, he served during the Korean
Conflict and Vietnam Era where he received many Medals and Decorations, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation,
MC Good Conduct Medal with 1 Star, National Defense Service Medal with one Star, Korean Service Medal with two Stars,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations
Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and he also retired from the US Postal Service. He was a member of
Wesley Chapel Southern Congregational Methodist Church where he was served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and
Leader of the Men’s Sunday Classes. Survivors include 3 daughters, Debra Angelia (Steve) Lee of Douglas, Brenda Sue (Randy)
Henderson of Anchorage, AK, and Sharon Beth Helms of Waycross; 2 brothers, Tommy (Kay) Thomas of Kingsland, GA and
Wesley (Judy) Thomas of Brunswick, GA; 4 sisters, Joyce Cayler of Brunswick, GA, Josephine Harper of Fitzgerald, GA, Glenda
Allnoch of Statesboro, GA and Frances Tatum of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be Monday, June 22, 2015, at Crosby Funeral Home. The Marines will serve as active pallbearers. Interment will
follow in Wolf Pit Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior
Project.
THOMAS, Sue Thomas
Sue Thomas, age 59, passed away Tuesday at her home here after a prolonged illness. She was a resident of Madison for the
past 23 years. Survivors are her husband, G. E. Thomas, of Madison, two sons, George Thomas, of Columbia, TN and Sgt. John
Robert Thomas of U. S. Army at Houston, TX; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sam Cason, of Greenwood, SC; three
brothers, Joel Polatty, of Jacksonville and B. F. Adams and John Adams, of Greenwood, SC. Funeral services were held
Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
THOMAS, Thelma Thornton
PATTERSON — Thelma Loraine Hall Thornton, 78, passed away late Sunday (Oct. 30, 2005) evening at the Satilla Regional
Medical Center. A native of Colquitt County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She was a housewife and was a
member of Offerman Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late John R. and Pauline Proctor Hall and was also preceded in
death by a great-granddaughter, Abigail Lynn Cason, two sisters, Martha Jane Sweat and Dorothy Jean Howard, and a brother,
John Hall. Survivors are her husband, James D. Thornton, of Patterson; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Truman Cason, of
Patterson; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cynthia Thornton, and Robert and Jean Thornton, all of Patterson, and
Russell and Suzy Thornton, of Blackshear; two sisters, Bertha Mae (David) Steedly, of Blackshear, and Laverne Adkins, of
Montgomery, Ala.; two brothers, Lavaughn (Geneva) Hall, of Blackshear, and Joe Hall, of Texas; 11 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at
Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 7 until 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Members of the Faith Sunday School Class
at Offerman Baptist Church are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Theodore Thomas Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia January 11, 2012)
Mr. Theodore Thomas Jr., 30, of Homerville died Sunday, January 1, 2012. He was born on October 24, 1981, in Clinch County to
the late Theodore Thomas Sr. and Patricia Thomas. He was also known as "Ted" and "Seventeen Five". He received his formal
education in the Clinch County School system. He enjoyed playing basketball and graduated in 2000. He was employed with
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Dupont Woodyard for many years. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joshua Marshall, and paternal
grandfather, Bennie L. Thomas Sr. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Thomas and adoptive father, John H. Barnes both of
Homerville; one brother, Jonathan Barnes (Crystal) of Headlock, N.C.; one special nephew, Jace C. Barnes; maternal
grandparents, Cora Mae and Edward Trimble, and paternal grandmother, Mariah Brown all of Homerville; nine uncles, Minister
Bennie L. Thomas Jr. of Brunswick, Ga., Jerry (Swornia) Thomas of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., James E. (Gail) Thomas of Pontotoc,
Miss., Charles (Marilyn) Brown of Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Thadeaus Jenkins, Eddie Thomas, Curtis J, Thomas, Johnny
(Patricia) Marshall and Joshua (Kim) Marshall all of Homerville; 11 aunts, Irene (Willie) Redding of Lakeland, LeAnn of
Kissimmee, Fla., Beverly A. (Cleveland) Moorehead, Ethel Bell (Harvey Jr.), Gloria Marshall, Yvonne (Norman Jr.) Burns, Debra
(Wendell) Clark, Mary (Clifford) Gordon, Allisa ( Rev. Sam Tolbert), Lisa (Wayne) Trimble, and Patricia King all of Homerville;
special cousins, Johnny Prester, Perry Clark, and Dantonio Wilson; and a host of cousins and friends. A funeral service was held
at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Greater Morningstar Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Randall McCrae, Presiding was
Elder Glen King. Special music was by Alexis Williams and LeCedric Oliver. Samuel Marshall presented a poem. Active pallbearers
were Benjamin Cooper, Kevin Wells, Bryan Richardson, Lorenzo Manders, Cecil Smith, Willie Swinson, Ryan Morris, Cyrus Moss,
and Jerome Riley. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Cooper, Raheem Cooper, D`arron James, Johnny Prester, Jason Marshall,
Odell James, Eddie Tolbert, Willie Evans, Shannon Marshall, and Joshua Marshall, Jr. Burial followed in Mayday Cemetery.
Harrington Funeral Home of Valdosta served the Thomas family.
THOMAS, Viola Thomas
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 27 1905
Viola Thomas, daughter of John Thomas died at Hamburg one day last week
THOMAS, Vera Murphy Thomas
Mrs. Vera Murphy Thomas, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Marshall Health Care Center. She was born on
November 3, 1917, to the late Riley Marion, and Ethel Magdalene Etherington Murphy. Coming from St. Petersburg, FL, she had
lived in Perry since 1994. Mrs. Thomas worked with the Pinellas County School System for 24½ years as lunchroom manager.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Irene Thomas. Survived by a daughter; Patricia E. White of St. Petersburg,
FL, (2) brothers; Hebron H. Murphy and Ralph Randolph Murphy, (1) sister; Mildred E. “Polly” Jenkins, all of Perry, FL, (2)
grandchildren; Lori L. Todsen, Stephen E. White, (3) great-grandchildren; Josh, Collin and Taylor. Funeral Services will be held
at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
THOMAS, William Arlon Thomas
William “Poppy” Arlon Thomas, age 75, of Richmond Hill, passed away suddenly Friday (Aug. 14, 2015) at home. He was born on
Sept. 7, 1939 in Manor. He attended Manor High School, class of 1957 and attended Southern Technical College. He retired
from the Georgia Department of Transportation in June 1989 after 34 years of service as a bituminous construction engineer.
He loved to dance and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sitting on his dock and watching Braves baseball. He was married to Sarah
Williams Thomas on Aug. 15, 1981 and they were married for 34 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; sister,
Shirley Storey; mother-in-law, Veda Boondry; his children, Jay (Amy) Williams, Chris (Gaye) Williams, Steve (Jeannie) Thomas,
Elizabeth Williams and Cathy Thomas Bazemore; his grandchildren, Jared (Tiffany) Williams, Lance Williams, Brandy Williams,
Jason Tomlinson, William Andrew Tomlinson, Brittini Thomas, Matthew Williams, Sydney Tomlinson, Gage (Amber) Govero, Kaci
Govero, Alex Thomas, Caroline Williams, Brittany Williams, Casey Lovett, Brenna Bazemore, Rebecca Thomas and Chandler
Tomlinson; four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, William
Harvey Thomas and Ruby Thomas Corbitt, and his brother, James “Buster” Thomas. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be
given to the St. Anne’s Building Fund, P.O. Box 648, Richmond Hill, GA 31324. Arrangements are with Carter Funeral Home,
10512 Ford Ave., Richmond Hill, GA 31324. His funeral will be Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 10550 Ford Ave., Richmond
Hill.
THOMAS, Willeen Fullard Thomas
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 14, 2012)
Willeen Fullard Thomas, 77, died Saturday afternoon (June 9, 2012) at Satilla Care Center after an extended illness. She was a
native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was employed as a seamstress for several sewing factories. She was the daughter
of the late Bill Fullard and Edith Hiott Fullard. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, William C. Thomas, and
one son, Marcus Wayne “Bo” Thomas. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Dickerson, of Waycross; three grandchildren,
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Jason Amo (wife Jennifer), Sara Berneche and Eric Thomas; one great-grandchild, Marcus Amo; and numerous cousins.
Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Willie L. Thomas
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 3, 2012)
Mr. Willie L. Thomas of Homerville passed this life Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 29, 2012 at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in the North End Cemetery. Final rites are
entrusted to Harrington Funeral Home.
THOMAS, Willie Lee Thomas
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 15, 1960)
Willie Lee Thomas, 72, a native of Madison County and a retired farmer, who had lived in Lake City since 1950, died there
Saturday. He was interred Tuesday at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Madison County. Survivors include his wife, four
sons and three daughters, one of whom is Doris Terry of Madison; also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Webb of Madison and Mrs. R. W.
Fox of Lake Wales; 28 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
THOMPKIN, Aldonia Thompkin
Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 14, 1969)
Aldonia Thompkin, age 59, died Sunday November 9th at the local hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of Mount
Nebo A. M. E. Church and Pallbearers Lodge No. 20. Survivors are her husband, James Arnold of Madison, FL; five daughters,
Geneva Moore, of Lakeland; Dorothy McCall of Orlando; Eva Mae Miller and Mary Lizzie Fudge, both of Miami; and Rosa Lee
Davis of Elmira, NY; three sons R. C. Arnold; William James Arnold and M. C. Arnold, all three of Madison; twelve grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Queen Jones and Mrs. Carrie Thomas of Largo and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be Sunday
November 16th at Mount Zion A. M. E. Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in charge of the
arrangements.
THOMPKINS, Azzie Lee Thompkins
Azzie Lee Thompkins, a former resident of Madison passed away January 31, 1972 in Orlando, FL. She is survived by her
husband, Louis Thompkins of Eatonville, FL; 1 son, SP/4 Louis Thompkins, Jr., of Germany; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie
Haynes of Madison; 2 sisters, Miss Bernice Haynes and Miss Sarah Louise Haynes both of Madison; 8 brothers, James Haynes,
Timothy Haynes, Marshall Haynes, and Earnest Haynes, all four of Madison; Raymond Haynes of Apopka; Mr. R. B. Haynes, Mr.
Jessie Haynes, Jr., and Mr. Lester Haynes all of Eatonville, FL; and 8 sisters-in-law. Funeral services were held February 6,
1972 in Evergreen Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the
arrangements.
THOMPKINS, Don L. Thompkins
Don L. Thompkins, age 62, lifelong resident of Madison County died at his home north Saturday night, March 2 nd after a long
sickness. He was engaged in farming. Survivors are one daughter, Bessie Ree Thompkins, of Rt. 3 Madison; two sisters, Lugenia
Akins, of Cherry Lake; and Tassie Rickerson, of Madison; two brothers, John Thompkins, of Pinetta; and Dan Thompkins, of
Madison. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 10th in the Mt. Zion AME Church at Cherry Lake with burial following in the
church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPKINS, Elizabeth Wyche Thompkins
Elizabeth Wyche Thompkins, aged colored woman of the Cherry Lake section, died last Thursday morning and was buried Sunday
afternoon at Mt. Zion Cemetery. She is survived by eleven children, 42 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
THOMPKINS, Ever Givens Thompkins
Ever Givens Thompkins, age 52, died at her home at Cherry Lake Friday after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Don
Thompkins, of Madison; one daughter, Bessie Ree Thompkins; two brothers, John H. Givens, of Pinetta; and Chandler Givens, of
Cherry Lake. Funeral services were held Sunday October 29th at the Mt. Zion AME Church with interment in the church
cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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THOMPKINS, Frances Thompkins
Frances Thompkins, colored, widow of the late Chas. Thompkins, died March 17, at the age of 110 years. She was 24 years of
age when the slaves were freed and so far as known the oldest person in Madison County. She is survived by nine children, the
eldest being 79 years of age. Three children preceded her in death. Descendants include 86 grandchildren and 69 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church and interment was in the church cemetery.
THOMPKINS, John Thompkins
John Thompkins, aged citizen of this county, passed away at the age of 95 Friday July 19 th in a hospital in DeLand. He was the
son of Isaac and Eliza Thompkins and was born March 11, 1868. He had lived in this county in the Pinetta community practically
all of his lifetime. Survivors include six sons, four daughter, sixty-two grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Mt. Zion AME Church, Cherry Lake.
THOMPSON, Adice Hutchinson Thompson
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News February 22, 2012)
Mrs. Adice Hutchison Thompson, 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs.
Thompson was born September 19, 1923, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Melton Hutchison and Lillie Agnes Joyner Hutchison. She
was a homemaker, and a member of the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two
sons, Charles Stephenson and Clifford Thompson and a sister Dorothy Hutchison Williams Sellars. Survivors are six daughters
and sons-in-law, Donna Fay and Jack Mefford of Brunswick, Ga., Mary Frances and John Carlton Davis of Homerville, Lillie Mae
and Lester Davis of Axson, Betty Ann and Lewis Bennett of Argyle, Jeanette and David Morgan and Katie Ruth Griffis of
Homerville; two sons, H.L. Thompson and Joseph Thompson both of Homerville; three brothers, John Hardy Hutchison of Lake
City, Fla., Oaias Hutchison of Albany, Ga. and Asa Hutchison of Putney, Ga.; 27 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, seven
grea-great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Thompson were held Monday, February 20, 2012, at 1
p.m. from the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in the Victory Church Cemetery, Manor.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home is in
THOMPSON, Betty Morrison Thompson
Betty Morrison Thompson, 91, died Saturday (April 13, 2013) at Satilla Care Center following a brief illness. She was a native of
Savannah but moved to Waycross in the mid 1940s where she met and married her husband. She was a member of First United
Methodist Church and retired after many years in the banking business from First Union Bank. She also dedicated most of her
retirement years as a member of the Satilla Care auxiliary. She was a daughter of the late John Raymond Morrison and Mamie
Martin Maddox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Max O. Thompson. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Gwen
Tracey of Canton; two nephews, Steve Tracey of Bickley and Walter Thompson. of Sylvania; two nieces, Pat Denman of Canton;
and Jane Tracey of Stockbridge; a host of extended family. A funeral will be held Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, Bill Thompson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 3 September 2010)
A Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Unity Baptist Church in Hanson for Bill Thompson. At the
request of his family casual dress and no neckties. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd.,
Tallahassee, FL, 32309 or the Lighthouse Children’s Home, 1771, Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL, 32309. He was born January 3,
1940, in Miami and was raised in Sanford, where he graduated from Seminole High School in 1957. He was the owner and
president of Craven, Thompson and Assoc, Inc., land surveyors in Ft. Lauderdale. He bought a farm in Madison in 1981 and
commuted every week for 10 years back to Ft. Lauderdale until 1991 when he sold his business. In 1993 he started Thompson
and Associates Land Surveyors in Madison. He also had a tree nursery and raised cattle. He was on the Planning and Zoning
Board in Madison, President of Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, State Director for the American Brahman Breeders
Association and a State Officer for FFA. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hanson. He is survived by his wife,
Dianne Thompson of Madison, 3 sons, Mark David Thompson of Cocoa, Alan Jordan (Lisa) Thompson, of Greenville, Colt William
Thompson of Tallahassee, 1 daughter, Billye Kristin (Willy) Hamrick, of Perry; 1 brother William Riley (Betty Anne) Howard of
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Sanford, 1 sister, Ineita (Grover) Dingus, of Flagler Beach, and 2 grandchildren, Emma Sabine Thompson and Olivia Sage
Thompson.
THOMPSON, Bruce Thompson, Jr.
Bruce Thompson, Jr., 72, of St. George, passed away April 25 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He was born in St. George to the
late Bruce Thompson Sr. and Mary Sikes Thompson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orville Thompson Sr., Gerald
Thompson, and Billy Thompson; and a sister, Vinonia Crews. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Marlon and Susie
Thompson; four daughters and sons-in-Law, Patrice Thompson, Kim and Walter Griffis, Karen and Steve Albertson, and Tara and
Rob Shirley; two sisters, Inez Raulerson and Brunell Lackey; two brothers, Dwight Thompson and Carlton Thompson; nine
grandchildren, Brandon Goodman, Anthony Baker, Michael Baker, Tyler Albertson, Zachary (LeAnn) Wheeler, Chelsie Wheeler,
Whitney Wheeler, Siara Strickland, and Seth Strickland; five great-grandchildren, Remington Wheeler, Westyn Baker, Madisyn
Snellgrove, Kaitlyn Baker and Nevaeh Lauramore and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were
held Friday, April 29 at New Life Baptist Church. Burial followed in Boones Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston, Georgia.
THOMPSON, Mrs. Carl Thompson
Mrs. Carl Thompson, mother of Mrs. Henry Dickinson, of this city, died in Tallahassee last Friday. Funeral services were held
Sunday in Tallahassee.
THOMPSON, Mrs. Cornelia A. Thompson
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 17, 1901
Referring to the death of Mrs. C. A. Thompson, mother of our fellow townsman, W. Preston Thompson, the Atlanta News has
the following article: "The news of the death in the recent Jacksonville fire of Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of General
Waddy Thompson, will recall to the older people of the South the exciting political struggles before the Civil War, in which her
husband was a distinguished participant. General Waddy Thompson was a prominent member of Congress from SC during the
stormy times of the 30's. He was one of the leaders of the Whig party and was a warm personal and political friend of both
Webster and Clay. He was minister to Mexico just before the Mexican War, and through his friendship with Santa Anna, the
President of that republic; he secured the release of several hundred American prisoners who were held by the Mexicans for
political reasons, mainly for their participation in the Texas struggle for independence. Among the prisoners released through
the influence of General Thompson was Samuel Maverick, the famous Texan, uncle of Mayor Van Wyck of New York. General
Thompson, who was a very rich man, sent many of the prisoners home at his own expense. The tragic death of his widow will
cause sorrow among his and her friends throughout the South. When a young matron in Washington society Mrs. Thompson was
noted for her remarkable beauty. She was an aunt of ex-Gov. Hugh S. Thompson of SC, and a grand-aunt of Mr. Waddy
Thompson of Atlanta, GA."
THOMPSON, Crystal Reneé Thompson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 18 March 2011)
SPEC. Crystal Reneé Thompson, 30, died Wednesday March 9, 2011 at home in Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Monday,
March 14, 2011, at the New Testament Christian Center in Madison. Interment with military honors followed at Corinth
Cemetery in Lee. In lieu of flowers, make donations in memory of Crystal Thompson, ℅ New Testament Center, P. O. Box 955,
Madison, FL 32341. She was born and raised in Jacksonville where she graduated from Ed White High School. She moved to
Madison and received her A.A. Degree from North Florida Community College. She then volunteered for the U.S. Army and
served two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is a Christian and attended Evangel Temple Assembly of God and New
Testament Christian Center. She is survived by her mother, Carol (Cal) Dunn of Hilliard; siblings, Lisa (Jamie) Macik, Joseph
Homan and John Homan, all of Jacksonville; uncle and aunt, Pat and Elaine Doyle of Madison; 4 nieces; 4 nephews; 3 greatnieces; and 1 great-nephew. Her father, Ronald Thompson, and grandparents, Joe and Bea Doyle preceded her in death. Beggs
Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
THOMPSON, S. Sgt. Elmer Thompson
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News from the War Department came Thursday morning to Mr. L. C. Richardson of Blue Springs that his nephew S. Sgt. Elmer
Thompson had been killed in action. S. Sgt. Thompson, who made his home with his uncle, was based in Italy and was a tail gunner
on a plane. He had made about 39 missions the late Mr. Richardson heard from him.
THOMPSON, Ethel Walker Thompson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 9th, 2015)
Mrs. Ethel Walker Thompson passed away January 9, 2015 from this life to an eternal life with Jesus Christ. Service will be
held at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home chapel on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Mrs. Thompson was born January 14, 1937 to the
late Henry Thomas Walker and Gladys Bryant Walker. Ethel loved the Lord and her family and friends. She was very active in
the Northwoods Church of God for many years as a Sunday School Teacher, Children's Church, and Ladies Ministries. She also
was involved with a group that went on a mission trip to Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico to teach vacation Bible
School. Later she attended Glad Tiding Church. She always said there was plenty of work to do for the Lord and you never
retire. She loved growing flowers, arts and craft puzzles and socializing with people. She retired from Jerger Elementary
School as a paraprofessional. She was married to Dwight Oglesby who preceded her in death in 1995, she later married Lamar
Thompson in 1998 who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons Michael (Kathleen) Laminack, Terry (Marilyn) Laminack, 1 daughter
Cathy Lewis, all of Thomasville, 1 step-son Bill (Janet) Thompson of Cairo, 1 step-daughter Pennie Smith of Boston, 7
grandchildren, Michell (Russell) McIntyre of Savannah, Amy (Ken) Strube, Kaye (Bobby) Eisen of Valdosta, Houston Thompson,
Sydney (Blair) Kirksey of Cairo, Collin Smith of Monticello, and Peyton Smith of Boston, and 7 great grandchildren, 2 sisters,
Tillie Tapley of Thomasville, Ruth Vinson of Jefferson, 4 nephews, Thomas (Marsha) Graham, Randall Graham of Thomasville,
Chris (Debbie) Vinson of Monroe, and Steve Vinson of Jefferson.. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ret.
Sgt. Ottis Walker and sister-in-law Hilda Walker, and a sister Hattie Graham. "I thank the Lord for the time I had on earth to
spend with the ones I love, my family and friends." A private interment will follow the service for the immediate family. She
said to tell everyone, “If you meet someone without a smile, give them yours.”
THOMPSON, Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson, conductor on a South Georgia train, dropped dead presumably of a heart attack, while flagging at the crossing
on U. S. 90 at Greenville Monday afternoon. He was a resident of Barney, GA and 54 years old.
THOMPSON, Gloria H. Thompson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Jul 5th, 2011)
Gloria H. Thompson, age 86, a retired school teacher from the Jefferson County School Board passed away June 29, 2011 in
Tallahassee, Florida. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 325 W.
Walnut Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. The family received friends Friday July 1, 2011, from 6:-8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral
Home, Monticello Chapel, 485 East Dogwood Street, Monticello, Florida 32344. Interment will follow the service at Roseland
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Robert M. Hendry Memorial Church, c/o Judy Steen, P. O. Box
604, Shady Grove, Florida 32357. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Madison County and had lived in Taylor County before moving
to Monticello in 1951. She was a past member of the United Daughters of Confederacy, and was a graduate of Florida State
College for Women, Mrs. Thompson also worked at Braswell’s Department store in Monticello. She was of Methodist faith and a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two daughters, Gwen Thompson Beat
(James “Cy”) of Aucilla, Florida and Margaret “Marty” Dalton (David) of Moultrie, Georgia; six grandchildren; and 13 great
grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Graden Murray Thompson Jr.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Graden Murray Thompson Jr., age 70, of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (April 7,
2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Mississippi, he lived most of his life in Waycross.
A Vietnam veteran, he served with the United States Marine Corps at the rank of gunnery sergeant and survived a helicopter
ocean crash landing. He retired in 2010 as a supervisor with Crowley Maritime Corporation after 30 years of service. He
recently was working with Crosby Cadillac GMC Nissan. He served his community as an officer of the local and state Vietnam
Veterans of America and as a volunteer van driver taking veterans to VA clinic appointments. He volunteered with the Boy
Scouts of America through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and enjoyed teaching children about the great
outdoors. He loved God, his family and his country. Like many men of his generation, he just didn’t always know how to show the
first two openly. He enjoyed Coca Cola, westerns, historical/military films, country music, fishing and hunting. He was a member
of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Marine Corps League. He was the son of the late
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Graden Murray Thompson Sr and Velva Marie Lanter Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Dianne
Vinson Thompson, in 2000, a son, Rodger Thompson, and a grandson, Cameron Gill. Survivors include his wife of 35 years,
Barbara Ann Claybaugh Thompson, of Waycross; his children, Graden Murray Thompson III of Waycross; Timothy (Lisa)
Thompson of Waycross, and Dianne (Thomas) Usry of Woodstock; 3 grandchildren, Dylan Thompson, Caroline Dianne Usry and
Cloie Madison Thompson; a niece, April Claybaugh Litton; a nephew, Richard Lloyd Claybaugh. A memorial service will be held
Monday at Music Funeral Home.
THOMPSON, Iris Ryall Thompson
Iris Ryall Thompson of Thomasville died Monday, April 5, 2010 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Pavo Lebanon Cemetery. Ms. Thompson was a homemaker. The daughter of the late Charles Arthur
Ryall and Pearl Wilkes Ryall, she was born September 28, 1922 in Barney, GA, and later married Garvin L. Thompson who
preceded her in death on July 16, 1986. The couple married on September 15, 1940 and attended as members of Pavo United
Methodist Church. Survivors include Wayne Thompson (Susan) son of Pavo; Judith R. Thompson daughter of Moultrie; Elizabeth
Johnson (Brad) granddaughter of Thomasville; Catherine Thompson granddaughter of Thomasville; Christine Overgaard a sister
of Valdosta; great-grandchildren Harrison Charles Johnson, and Thomas Ryall Johnson. Preceded in death by a sister Norma
Carter and a brother Raford Ryall. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to Thomas County Public Library System 201
North Madison Street Thomasville, GA 31792
THOMPSON, Jerry Eugene Thompson Sr.
(Abstracted from the December 30, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jerry Eugene Thompson Sr., 73, of Waycross, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday (Dec. 28, 2013) at Mayo Clinic
Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. He was born in Hollywood, FL to the late Herbert and Doris Bryant
Thompson. He graduated from Paxon High School in Jacksonville, FL, in 1958. He retired from Amtrak and CSX Railroad as a
conductor after many years of service. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Blackshear. He loved to fish and sing,
serving in his church and reading his Bible. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Diane
Thomas, and one brother, Ronald Lee Thompson. Survivors include 4 children, Gregory (Belinda) Thompson of Waycross, Terry
(Neysa) Thompson of Waycross, Kimberly Thompson Lane, of Waycross, Jerry Eugene (Beth) Thompson Jr. of DeLeon Springs,
FL; 5 grandchildren, Steven (Marissa) Thompson, Allyson Thompson, Jason Thompson, Matthew (Maura) Thompson, Jamie
(Sheila) Lane, all of Waycross; 5 great-grandchildren, Peyton Thompson, Gracey Thompson, Jamie Rowell, Briana Lane and
Christian Lane; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Jamestown Baptist Church. Burial
will follow in Lake Chapel Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, JoAnn McMichael Thompson
JoAnn McMichael Thompson, 76, died Friday afternoon (July 6, 2012) at Hospice House Satilla following a brief illness. She was
a native of Arcadia, Fla., but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was the daughter of the late Clarence McMichael and
Alice Ethel Landon McMichael. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Thompson, and a sister, Betty McMichael
O’Quinn. She was a long-time seamstress with Waycross Sportswear and earlier worked with Baptist Village as a nurse’s
assistant. She later was a route driver with National Health Laboratories. She had attended Wacona High School and Glynn
Academy High School in Brunswick where she was a majorette in the high school band. She formerly attended Zenith Baptist
Church in Manor. Survivors include three sons, Terry F. Dowling (wife Beth), of Manor, Tony L. Dowling (wife Lisa), of Waycross,
and Roger A. Dowling, of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Toby Dowling and Shan Hiott (husband Wes), of Manor, Blake Ingalls (wife
Karen), of Blackshear, Brandon Dowling (wife Courtney), of Savannah, T.J. Leverett (wife Lindsey), Valarie Rogers (husband
Travis), and Vanessa Dowling, of Waycross, Courtney Dowling and Torri Dowling, of Orlando, Fla., and Rebekka Dowling, of North
Carolina; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence A. “Buddy” McMichael (wife Betty), of Waycross; a brother-in-law,
Charles O’Quinn, of Sarasota, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial donations may be sent to
Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. A funeral was scheduled for 11 o’clock this morning at Music Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com
THOMPSON, Mrs. John R. Thompson
Graveside services for Mrs. John R. Thompson, age 85, were held Monday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died March
13th after a long illness in Waynesville, NC. She was a resident of Madison for many years and a member of the Madison
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Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. R. C. Jones of Canton, GA; one son, Cecil G. Thompson of Waynesville, NC;
three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. C. R. Baggott of Uvalda, GA and Mrs. David L. Bland of
Garfield, GA and a number of nieces and nephews.
THOMPSON, Juda Thompson
Harrison Thompson came up from Daytona Saturday with the body of his wife, Juda. She was buried at the Cross Road church
on Sunday.
THOMPSON, Julia Anita Burton Thompson
Mrs. Julia Anita Burton Thompson, age 75 of Douglas, GA, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Thompson a native of Taliaferro County, GA was born December 1, 1933. She is the
daughter of the late John Quince and Pauline Murden Burton. She was a retired secretary with the State of Georgia and a
member of the First Baptist Church of Douglas, GA. Survivors include her husband: Garland Thompson, 1 daughter, Beth (Keith)
Harrell of West Green, GA; 3 sons: Kirby (Roseanne) Thompson of Atlanta, GA, Andrew (Kim) Thompson of Sparta, GA, Tim
Thompson of Greensboro, NC; sister: Annette Waters of Macon, GA, Lila Jones of Atlanta, GA; brother: Quince Lamar (Pat)
Burton of Newnan, GA; grandchildren: Betsy (Lewis) Oliver, Macie Thompson and Kip Thompson of Atlanta, GA, Katie Harrell and
Trent Harrell of West Green, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, September 26, 2009, at
First Baptist Church in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the ALS Foundation or The First Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, Julian B. Thompson Jr.
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 12 February, 2015)
Julian B. Thompson, Jr., age 67 of Enterprise, AL, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, at his home. Searcy Funeral Home and
Crematory is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, The American Cancer
Society or Enterprise Public Library. Julian graduated from Florala High School and Troy State University. He was an educator
at Enterprise High School for 30 years and cherished the friendships he made along the way. He will be dearly missed by
everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents: Julian Thompson, Sr. and Patricia Thompson; grandparents: J. P. and Ina
Morrow, of Madison; and a sister, Gail Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Jo Thompson; 1 son, Ben Thompson, both of Enterprise,
AL; 1 sister, Ina Thompson, of Madison; 1 brother, Rick Thompson, of Atlanta, GA; 4 grandchildren: Katie, Olivia, Ethan and
Josie.
THOMPSON, Mary Joan Thompson
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 18 August 2015)
Mrs. Mary Joan Thompson, age 75, of West Green, GA, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical
Center, following a short illness. She was born January 23, 1940, to the late Patrick Coughlin and the late Nellie Shaffer
Coughlin. Mrs. Thompson, a native of Fayette County, WV, was a seamstress with a local sewing factory. She had been a resident
of Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center for the past two years. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the New Life
Christian Worship Center. Survivors include 1 son, Patrick (Sherry) Thompson of Douglas, GA; 2 daughters, Tammy (Rob)
Johnson of Atlanta, GA, and Shirley Garlo of Lawtey, FL; 1 brother, John Jones of Bags, Wyoming; 4 sisters, Rosa Jones of
Colorado, Shirley Kay Jones, Betty Jones, and Phyllis Martin, all of Kentucky; 3 grandchildren, Amber Leverette of Ambrose,
GA, Shandi Thompson of Waycross, GA, and Will Thompson of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside services and interment were Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the Calvary Full Gospel Tabernacle Cemetery, near West
Green, GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, Mary Louise Thompson
Mrs. Mary Louise Thompson, 88, died at her home in Tampa Tuesday, and was laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery there. She
formerly lived in Madison County and had many friends here. Mrs. H. C. Sale of Lovett is a niece of Mrs. Thompson’s.
THOMPSON, Mary Ruth Corley Thompson
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Mrs. Mary Ruth Corley Thompson, age 84 of Douglas, GA passed away at Shady Acres Convalescent Home on Monday, May 9,
2011. Mrs. Thompson was born to the late Hugh and Eva Mae Allgood Corley on December 21, 1926, in Hardinsburg, KY. She had
worked as a waitress in a restaurant. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death a brother: Charles Corley and sisters: Margrette
Morris, Anna Blough and Betty Hatfield. Funeral services were Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Sims Funeral Home Burial followed in
the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery. Survivors include: 2 brothers: Clifford Corley of Douglas, GA and Donald R. Corley of
Peoria, IL; special cousins: Gene and Mary Maynard and Raine Maynard.
THOMPSON, Merle D. Thompson, Jr
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 24, 2011)
Merle D. Thompson, Jr., age 58, of Thomasville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Archibald Memorial Hospital in
Thomasville following a brief illness. Merle was born in Orlando, FL. on July 20, 1952 to the late Merle Thompson Sr. and Eileen
Beckon Thompson. Before relocating to Thomasville some twenty three years ago Merle lived in Valdosta, GA. He attended
Valdosta State and later received several college degrees in drafting from Thomas County Tech and Moultrie Tech. He worked
by day as a warehouse manager but Merle was best known for his career as a musician. He had a love for music and could be
found sitting behind a set of drums every chance he got. His professional career as a drummer included, The Joel Mathis Band,
The Brenda Pepper Band, The Country Playboys, The Henderson Brothers Band and The Dixie Road Band. Merle is survived by
his daughter, B.J. Creech and her husband Anson J. Creech, of Jennings, FL.; one sister, Merleen Thompson, Garland, TX; and
two granddaughters whom he loved, Anslie and Conner Creech. Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in the
chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper, FL. Per his wishes Merle will be cremated. Interment will follow at a later date
in Statenville, GA.
THOMPSON, Nettie McPherson Thompson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 21. 1942)
Mrs. Nettie McPherson Thompson, aged 63, died at the Gadsden County Hospital in Quincy Tuesday, August 11, after a
continued illness. Funeral services were conducted at Gretna Presbyterian Church. Her earthly remains were laid to rest in
Sunny Dell Cemetery in the presence of all her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was born August 18, 1879, eldest
daughter of Benj. F. and Vandelia McPherson in Gadsden County and lived all her life in the county. Her first school years were
at Old Mt. Pleasant taught by the late Mr. J. R. Key and later she attended schools in the Gretna community. She married
Joseph Edward Thompson February 7, 1906. This union was blessed with four children, of whom all are living: Harold and Julian
Thompson of Gretna, Mrs. C. B. Shelfer, Jr., of Havana, and Mrs. John Dolan of Cairo, GA. She has four sisters and one brother,
Frank McPherson of Mobile, AL, Mrs. Bessie Avirett and Mrs. W. T. Hollingsworth of Madison, Mrs. Benj. W. Humphrey of
Tampa and Mrs. J. M. Gilchrist of River Junction, FL. All were at her bedside at the time of her death amd attended the
funeral on Wednesday.
THOMPSON, Norman P. Thompson
Norman P. Thompson, 86, of St. Simons Island, died Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2005) at his residence. He was a native of
Wilmington, DE, reared in Lorain, OH, and had been a resident of Glynn County for 39 years. He was a graduate of Lorain High
School and Purdue University. He retired from Hercules, Inc. as plant manager. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S.
Army Air Corps, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He served as a fighter pilot with the 31st Fighter
Group, 309th Fighter Interceptor Squadron during WWII. He flew 105 combat missions in Aquamarine Spitfires over Europe,
then participated in the invasion of North Africa, the North African Campaign, the invasion of Sicily and the invasion of Italy.
He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Caroline Lott Thompson and is survived by a son, Norman P. Thompson Jr., of Maitland,
FL; two daughters, Pamela Sue Wansor, of Oahu, HI, and Peggy Ann Thompson, of Maui, HI; two brothers, Charles M. Thompson,
of Jacksonville, FL, and Robert Thompson, of Lorain, OH; four grandchildren, Ezra Wansor of Maui, HI, Steven Thompson, of
Jacksonville, FL, Buffy Duhon, of Dallas TX, and Sienna Taras of Venetia, OR; great-grandchildren, Riley Wansor of Maui, HI,
Evan Taras and Jonah Taras, both of Venetia, OR, Chase Duhon and Cole Duhon, both of Dallas, TX. Graveside services will be at
2 p.m. Monday in Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jim Jensen officiating. The family suggests those wishing make
memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
THOMPSON, R. J. Thompson
Mr. R. J. Thompson, age 87 of Douglas, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an
extended illness. Mr. Thompson, a native of Adrian, GA, had lived in the Douglas area for the past few years. He was the son of
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the late Robert Ellis Thompson and the late Lena Spell Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Johnny Thompson. He
was a U. S. Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. He retired from the Piper Aircraft Corporation as a painter. Mr. Thompson
was a member of the Southview Church of God. Survivors include his wife Keva Odom Thompson of Douglas, GA; children:
Robert David (Inge-Lise) Thompson of Sautee, GA, Patricia (Lee) Morris of Cleveland, GA and Marilyn Morris of Macon, GA; 5
step-children: Michael Hernandez of Memphis, TN, Chip Hernandez of Rogers, AR, Daniel (Joyce) Hernandez of New Bern, NC,
Angela Smith of Hawkinsville, GA, and David (Mary) Werntz of Douglas, GA; 1 sister: Billie Jean Higgins of Fort Pierce, FL; 9
grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren.; 12 great- grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Funeral services were Friday, June 25, 2010, at Ricketson Funeral Home. The interment followed in the Tanner
Cemetery.
THOMPSON, Ranie Jones-Thompson
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 16 April 2015)
On one happy day, November 07, 1949, a lovely baby girl was born to the late Mr. Virgil and Genieve Thompson. She grew up in
Monticello, Florida. At an early age she confessed Christ as her personal Savior and joined Macedonia African Methodist
Episcopal Church, where she served faithfully as a stewardess. Knowing that death was a journey she would one day have to
take, she always gave her utmost service. At the break of day on Thursday, April 09, 2015, she heard the Master’s call, donned
her robe and collected her wings to fly to her heavenly home. She was a feisty but amazing mother, grand and great
grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Never putting herself first, she spent her time caring for others. We loved her
unconditionally and will truly miss her. She leaves to forever cherish her love and memories: two sons: George White Jr.
(Wanda) of Tallahassee FL, Terry Thompson, Havana FL: two daughters, Brenda Thompson and Stephanie Randall ( O.T.) both of
Monticello, FL, grandchildren; LaCola Lewis (Ryan), Tanterria Reed, Breterrica White, Drextin Emanuel, Kierra White, Terika
Thompson, Keion Emanuel, Khalil Robinson, Trey Jones, Vann and Jamel Mitchell; great grandchildren; Kymani, Ariyana, Micah,
Messiah, Kareem, Khyran and Cherish; three sisters: Lena Moore (Edward), Mary Alice and Carolyn Thompson all of Monticello,
FL, one uncle: Thomas Hatchett, Jacksonville, FL; four special nephews: Ricky Thompson Sr., Roy Parrish, Henry Woody and
Charkues Crumitie, special nieces: Lori Ann Thompson, Tara Russell, Kathy Woody, Genette Thompson, Irene Thompson, Annie
Jones, and Crystal Bellamy; 1 cousin, Betty Whitfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. She was
preceded in death by her parents, two children: Mona Lisa and Harry Lee, and two siblings: Andrew Thompson Sr. and Jim
Geathers.
THOMPSON, Ricky Allen Thompson
Ricky Allen Thompson, age 61, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
following a brief illness. Mr. Thompson was born on March 15, 1954, in Douglas, GA to the late J.C. Thompson and Helen
Thompson. Survivors include 1 son, Allen (Melissa) Thompson of Douglas, GA; 1 grandson, Chance Thompson of Douglas, GA; 2
brothers, James Thompson and David Thompson both of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Eula Mae Thompson. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Hall Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in
THOMPSON, Ronnie Gene Thompson, Sr.
Ronnie Gene Thompson, Sr., age 55, of Madison, FL. died Saturday June 28, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be
Monday, June 30, 2014 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla, GA with interment in Pebble City Church Cemetery. Born
April 30, 1959 in Mitchell County, Mr. Thompson was a Farm Manager for Birdsong Peanut Co. in Lee, FL. He was preceded in
death by his father, Ronald Thompson. Ronnie was a wonderful family man and devoted his life to his family and his profession,
farming. Survivors include his wife, Janet 'Sis' Thompson of Madison, FL; 2 sons, Ronnie (Tomi Lynn) Thompson, Jr., of Colquitt,
GA. and Jay (Brooke) Thompson of Sale City, GA.; his mother Vivian Thompson of Sale City, GA; 3 sisters, Sherri (David)
Maddox of Vero Beach, FL, Tina Horne of Baconton, GA, and Pam Dennis of Douglas, GA; 4 grandchildren, Slayde Thompson,
Bryson Thompson, Layton Heard and Ghanum Heard. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice,
225 S.W. Smith St., Madison, FL 32340
THOMPSON, S. C. Thompson
(Abstracted from the Quitman Free Press, Quitman, Georgia, April 5, 1945)
Funeral services for S. C. Thompson were held Sunday afternoon March 25 at Okapilco Baptist Church. Mr. Thompson, 74, was
born in this county and lived here all of his life. He was an outstanding character in his church and community and held in high
esteem by all who knew him. His wife, the former Elizabeth Lee, was also a native of this county. She died 13 years ago.
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Survivors include the following daughters and sons: Misses Della, Essie and Mattie Lou Thompson, Archie and Ernest Thompson
all of Brooks County. He is survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons and
nephews: W. C. Thompson, Ernest Moore, E. L. Childers, Jr., Cpl. Arthur R. Howell, James Thompson and Raymond Thompson.
Interment was in Okapilco Cemetery. Maxwell-Eason Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, Stephen L. Thompson Jr.
Stephen L. Thompson Jr., age 94, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Mr. Thompson served in WWII in the Army, and was a
member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by 2 sons, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 4084 NE Rocky Ford Rd. Madison, FL 32340.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville in charge of the
arrangements.
THOMPSON, Susie Mae Thompson
Susie Mae Thompson, age 66, passed away Wednesday March 24, 1971. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Hutto and was born in Brooks County, GA. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, C. W. Herndon of
Tampa; two sisters, Mrs. R. R. Bass of Pinetta and Mrs. Cora Mands of High Springs; three brothers, Ike Hutto of Cherry Lake;
Jack Hutto of Valdosta and W. J. Hutto of Tallahassee. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 27, 1971 at Beggs Funeral
Home with burial in Mr. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
THOMPSON, Terry David Thompson
Terry David Thompson, age 58, of Waynesville, passed away Friday (Oct. 10, 2014) at his sisters residence following an
extended illness. Born in Brunswick, he was the son of Betty Jo Sheppard Thompson and the late Levy David Thompson. He was
a member of Waynesville Baptist Church. He loved working, music, playing guitar, races, socializing and family. He worked many
years as a mobile home installer. Survivors include 1 daughter, Joni Lea Thompson; his mother, Betty Jo Sheppard Thompson, of
Waynesville; 3 sisters, Debra Copeland, of Waynesville, Regina (Eddie) Hunter, of Waynesville, and Angie Stokes, of Hortense;
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Highsmith
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home Nahunta.
THOMPSON, Thelma Mae Thompson
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 17, 2013)
Lee, Thelma Mae Thompson, age 93, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 in Madison. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 20,
2013 at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial at Macedonia Cemetery. She was Matriarch of five generations. She was the
daughter of Ida Mae Harvell and Luther Gordon Thompson. She was raised by Ida Mae and Robert Lee Bembry. She is survived
by 6 children: Joan Turner of Atlanta, GA, Glorida Bynum of La Grange, GA, Patrick Driggers of Middleburg, FL, Sharon Babcock
of Jacksonville, FL, Vickie Langford of Jacksonville, FL and Mona Rector of Middleburg, FL; 21 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children Diane and Mike Driggers. Beggs
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THOMPSON, Virginia Ester Glotzbach Thompson
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, March 26, 2013)
Virginia Ester Glotzbach Thompson passed March 20th 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Homes in Quitman Ga. Virginia was
born August 15th, 1922 to Otto J. and Irma E. Glotzbach in Paxico KS. Her family lived briefly in Lillis, KS, moving ultimately to
Wamego KS. Virginia graduated from Wamego High School in 1939, and then attended Kansas State University. During this time
she met her husband Louis Carlton Thompson who was stationed at Fr. Riley Kansas. They were married on November 13, 1943
and were married for sixty five years before her husband’s passing in 2008. After Louis finished his Master’s Degree at Kansas
State University the couple moved to Minneapolis, KS, where Louis taught high school and Virginia was a domestic engineer. In
1967 the couple moved to Madison Florida. Louis became the Athletic Director at North Florida Junior College while Virginia
became the college bookstore manager. They both worked for the college for over twenty years before retiring. Virginia was
known by her family as an excellent cook, mother and animal lover. She was also known as a superb dancer. Her family and
friends have fond memories of their attending College dances where Virginia and Louis would liven up the crowd. Her two sons
recall that every Sunday night the breakfast table would be moved as the couple would Swing, Waltz and Foxtrot to the
Lawrence Welk Show. Virginia was the first Republican Committee Woman in Madison County and served in this position for
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many years. Virginia and Louis attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Madison County for many years before his passing and her
moving to Quitman Ga. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert E. Glotzbach and her sister Alice E.
Glotzbach Solden. She is survived by two sons Stuart Thompson and Andrew Thompson. As well as four grand-children, five
great grandchildren and two sisters Joyce Glotzbach Green of Overland Park KS and Patricia Irma Glotzbach Huddleston of
Camillus, NY. Memorial Services will be held on April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Grace Presbyterian Church in Madison Florida.
THOMPSON, Waddy Thompson, Jr.
(Abstracted from several sources)
Waddy Thompson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. Born on January 8, 1798 in Pickensville (now in Pickens
County), Ninety-Six District in South Carolina. Thompson moved to Greenville, South Carolina with his parents in his infancy. He
received his early education in neighboring schools, and was graduated from South Carolina College in 1814. He studied law and
was admitted to the bar in 1819, beginning practice in Edgefield, SC. He moved to Greenville, SC, and continued the practice of
law. He served as member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1826 to 1829. Thompson was elected solicitor
of the western circuit in 1830. He was appointed brigadier general of militia in 1832. Thompson was elected as an AntiJacksonian to the 24th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Warren R. Davis. He was reelected as
a Whig to the 25th and 26th Congresses and served from September 10, 1835, to March 3, 1841. He served as chairman of the
Committee on Military Affairs (26th Congress). He was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1840. He was appointed Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Mexico and served from February 10, 1842, to March 9, 1844. He moved to
Madison, Florida, and engaged in cotton planting. He was appointed solicitor general of a circuit in 1868. He died on November
23, 1868 while on a visit to Tallahassee, FL, November 23, 1868 and interred in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery in
Tallahassee. He is survived by his wife Cornelia Jones Thompson and a son Preston Thompson.
THOMPSON, Wanda Mae Hoffler-Thompson
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 18, 2011)
Wanda Mae Hoffler-Thompson, 61, passed away, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Funeral Services will be held 10
am., Monday, November 21, 2011, at Woodrun Baptist Church, with burial at Oakfield Cemetery. Family will receive friends
Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 2 until 4 pm at Beggs Funeral Home, Apalachee Chapel. Wanda was a native of Washington, NC.
She was married to her husband, Stuart Thompson, for 22 years, and was of the Baptist faith. Wanda is survived by her
husband, Stuart Thompson; two sons, Charles Hoffler (Melissa) of Deland, FL, and Nathon Thompson of Tallahassee; her
brother, Roy Nathon “Rocky” Hoffer (Valerie) of Key Stone Heights; her sister, Paula Waldren of Augusta, GA; three
grandchildren, Brianna Hoffler, Charles Hoffler, Jr., and Nathon Thompson, Jr. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Roy
Nathon, and Pauline Hoffler.
THOMPSON, William Franklin Thompson
Mr. William Franklin Thompson, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at North Florida Regional Hospital
following an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was born on March 28, 1939 in Gainesville, FL to the late Robert Franklin Thompson,
and the late former Reba Young. He has been a resident of Mayo, FL since 1984 after moving from Lake Butler, FL. He was a
member of Antioch Baptist Church in LaCrosse, FL. Mr. Thompson worked for the Florida Department of Corrections where he
retired as a lieutenant after 21 years of years of service. While working there, he acquired the nickname “Goat”. Mr. Thompson
was an avid NASCAR and Florida Gator fan. He is survived by, his wife of 41 years, Patricia Bryan Thompson, of Mayo, 1 son,
Robert “Bobby” Thompson, of Mayo, 2 step-sons, Bart Plemmons (Joellen), of Trenton, FL, and Bret Plemmons (Pam), of
Chiefland, FL, 1 step-daughter, Regina Johnson (Ricky), of Archer, FL, 1 brother, James “Buck” Pickett, of Hawthorne, 4
grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the
Graveside in Airline Cemetery Saturday September 22, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
THOMPSON, Wilma Josephine Thompson
Wilma Josephine Thompson, age 79, Monticello, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, in Tallahassee, Florida. She was
born in Jefferson County, Florida, on January 22, 1934. She was the daughter of the late J. M. Wirick and Marietta Wirick.
She was married to the late Reverence O. E. Thompson of Monticello. She is survived by sisters Mildred Boykin (Guy), of Lake
Helen, FL, and Jacquelyn Lamb, of Thomasville, GA., niece Connie McElvey (Robert), of Lake Park, GA, nephew Randy Howell
(Carol), of Thomasville, GA and several great nephews and nieces. Mrs. Thompson retired from the Jefferson County Board of
Education. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 2, 2013, at Springfield Cemetery, Lloyd, FL.
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THORNBURGH. Clessie Earl Thornburgh
THORNBURGH, Mildred Riggins Thornburgh
THORNBURGH, Randall E. Thornburgh
Clessie Earl Thornburgh of Okmulgee, OK, died Oct. 22, 2007. (Born March 11, 1922). Mildred “Biddy” Riggins Thornburgh of
Waycross, died Oct. 31, 2015. (Born Sept. 6, 1923). The couple spent most of their lives traveling with the U.S. Air Force where
they made many great friends and memories. They retired in Waycross briefly, and finally made Atlanta their home. Their son,
Randall E. Thornburgh, died Feb. 4, 2015. (He was born in Fort Worth, TX). He was a retired CPA who resided in Atlanta for
most of his adult life. Survivors include Susan Thornburgh, her son, Noah Davis, her daughter-in-law, Beth Davis, Chris and
Terrie Johnson. A graveside memorial service will be Saturday at Ben James Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at Jerry
J’s on Plant Avenue.
THORNE, David Ray Thorne
David Ray Thorne, 56, of Offerman, passed away early Monday morning (April 8, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross following a brief illness. Born Jan. 30, 1957 in Waycross, he was a son of the late Roy Copeland and Doris Sylvester
Thorne. He was a lifelong resident of Pierce County and was currently serving as a city councilman for the City of Offerman. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Thorne. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Julie
Annette Thornton Thorne, of Offerman; two children, Candice Desirae Thorne, of Offerman, and Justin David (Amy) Thorne, of
Patterson; two grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth Thorne and David Bryce Crews; three sisters, Shirley Thorne, of Offerman,
Sherry Altman (Ricky), of Alma, and Angie (PeeWee) Pye, of Odum; two brothers, Tony (Darlene) Thorne, of Patterson, and
Terry Thorne, of Offerman; a sister-in-law, Kathy Thorne, of Valdosta; five “adopted” children, Reymunda Ramirez, Reina
Ramirez, Chago Ramirez, Marisa Ramirez and Adalyn Ramirez; and several nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. The
funeral will be held Thursday at the chapel of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THORNE, Doris D. Sylvester Thorne
OFFERMAN- Doris D. Sylvester Thorne, 78, passed away Thursday morning (Oct. 9, 2008) at the Pierce County Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Pierce County, she worked as a nurses aid for several years and was also a housewife. She was a
member of Offerman Church of God and loved to crochet, embroider and make quilts. She was a daughter of the late William
Martin and Nancy Irmer Cason Sylvester and was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Irene Barnard Sylvester; and her
husband, Roy Copeland Thorne. Survivors are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Angie and James "Peewee" Pye, of Odum,
Shirley V. Thorne, of Offerman, and Sherry and Ricky Altman, of Alma; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dale and Kathy
Thorne, of Valdosta, Terry Thorne and Ray andAnnette Thorne, all of Offerman, and Tony and Darlene Thorne, of Patterson;
four sisters, Delores Martin, of Jesup, Janice Courson, of Lithia Springs, Billie Joe Poppell, of Eulonia, and Veronica "Tiny"
Rooks, of Port St. Lucie, FL; a brother, Noah David Sylvester, of Brunswick; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment
will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
THORNE, Ronald Thorne
Ronald Thorne, 74, of Warner Robins, died early Sunday morning (May 19, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born March 4, 1939 in Offerman to the late Grover Cleveland and Vera Marie Russ Thorne. After high school, he joined
the United States Air Force in 1957, rising to the rank of senior master sergeant E8. He served in the Vietnam War and tours
in Korea and Thailand. He was an aircraft armament systems superintendent, was a member of the Strategic Air Command
(SAC) and received the coveted Bronze Star. After retiring in 1980, he worked as an electrical repairman for Gulfstream and
the Department of Defense Civil Service for 20 years. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his brothers, Marion Thorne, G.C. Thorne Jr., Gene Thorne, Roy Thorne and Jack Thorne, and his sisters, Dorothy
Bennett, Virginia Chancey and Sue Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Thorne, of Warner Robins; two
daughters, Lorre Gill, of Patterson, and Lydia Thorne, of Warner Robins; four grandchildren, Brandy, Jennifer and Sarah Gill, all
of Blackshear, and Samantha Davis (husband Brandon), of Patterson; five great-grandchildren, Jaran and Trystan Gill, of
Offerman, Landon and Rylee Gill, of Blackshear, and Leeanna Davis, of Patterson; one sister, Ann Bennett (husband Travis), of
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Offerman; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Wednesday in the chapel of Hart Funeral
Home. Burial will follow in Offerman Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
THORNE, Tracy Thorne
Mrs. Marjorie Roberts was called to Sheffield, AL by the illness of her brother-in-law, Mr. Tracy Thorne. Mr. Thorne died
Thursday December 9th after an extended illness. Funeral services were Held December 11th in Alabama.
THORNTON, Annabelle Taylor Thornton
BLACKSHEAR — Annabelle Taylor Thornton, age 93, of Patterson, passed away Friday (Jan. 30, 2015) at the Pierce County
Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Alma March 17, 1921, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She worked
with her husband at their family business, Thornton Service Station, for many years and later worked at Carter’s Fried Chicken.
She enjoyed traveling, especially to the Great Smokey Mountains and Cherokee, NC. She had a great personality and loved to
help others. She enjoyed cooking and canning, gardening and tending to her flowers. She was a member of Offerman Baptist
Church and so loved the fellowship of her church family and friends. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Oliver and Ellie
Cauley Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Felton Hamilton Thornton, her daughter, Elaine Barber, a son,
Larry Thornton, a daughter-in-law, Annette Thornton, and a grandson, Bubba Sapp. Survivors include 1 son, Robert Thornton, of
Patterson; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Delois (Rufus) Carter, of Blackshear, and Oletha (Lamar) Bryant, of Patterson; 1
brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Evelyn) Taylor, of Patterson; 1 daughter-in-law, Janice Thornton, of Blackshear; 1 son-in-law,
George (Libby) Barber, of Blackshear; 8 grandchildren, Dewayne (Jamie) Crisp, Timmy Crisp, Robbie (Brenda) Thornton, Scott
Thornton (Wanda Holloway), Kerry (Tracy) Thornton, Kim (Serge) Strickland, Lisa (Hugh) Kicklighter, and Kristi (David) Bird; 18
great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday
at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Offerman Baptist Church,
7225 Highway 84, Offerman, GA 31556. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, Dorothy Fales Thornton
Dorothy Fales Thornton, 82, died Saturday night (May 11, 2013) at Bayview Nursing Home of Nahunta following a brief illness.
She was a native of Waycross and had lived most of her life in Waycross and Brunswick. She had been a resident of Bayview
Nursing Home for the past six years. She retired as a sales clerk with Kmart in 1997 but also formerly worked with J.C. Penney.
She was a member of Waycross Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Sheppard Fales Music,
and a son, Kenny Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Mulkey, of Blackshear; two sons, Joe (Kay) Jones, of Waycross, and
Donald (Rena) Hill, of Brunswick, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Earl (Erma) Fales, of Athens; nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral service will be held Tuesday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, E. J. Thornton
E. J. Thornton, age 87, a resident of Madison since 1936 died in the Madison hospital Sunday following a long illness. He was a
native of Pike County, GA and lived near Quincy for many years before moving to Madison. He is survived by his wife, Annie
Thornton, of Madison; four sons, Floyd J. Thornton, of Arcadia, TX; Walter W. Thornton, of Madison; Hoyt C. Thornton, of New
Orleans, LA and Elbert E. Thornton, of Albany, GA; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. J. C.
Harrison. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Salem Cemetery near Havana.
THORNTON, Edna Lois Fowler Thornton
Edna Lois Fowler Thornton, 77, of Jesup, passed away Friday morning (June 22, 2012) at her residence following a sudden
illness. Born in Blackshear May 12, 1935, she lived in Jesup since 1968. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a loving
wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Anderson Drive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Hiram Dawkin and Mable Altman Fowler. Survivors include her husband, Hewshal R. Thornton, of Jesup; four sons,
Steve Thornton (Delores), of Ludowici, Neal Thornton, of Jesup, David Thornton (Cindy), of Gum Branch, Ga., and Lee Thornton
(Lala), of Odum; a sister, Margaret Robson, of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Shannon Stafford, Mandy Collett (husband
Manuel), Robert Thornton (Elizabeth), Chris Mobley (Dee), Wendy Dickens (Robert), Ashley Henry (Mark), Garrett Thornton,
Jennifer Spell, Cade Mattox (Holly), and Jessie Sapp (Arthur); 17 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Patti Cavender, of
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Waycross; and several other nieces, nephews and relatives. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at First
Baptist Church in Blackshear. Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 until 8 o’clock this evening at
the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of Margaret Robson, 3085 Midway Church Road, Blackshear.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THORNTON, Ernest C. Thornton
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 March 2016)
Ernest C. Thornton, age 81, of Homerville, GA passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at his residence after a brief illness. He
was born in Polk Co, FL on September 16, 1934, to the late Elliott and Alma (Gavin) Thornton and had lived in Clinch Co. for the
past 41 years. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of 44 years, Rosemary Thornton, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors include 2 brothers, Vernon Thornton of Homerville, GA; Ellis Thornton of Commerce, GA; 1 sister, Jessie Respress of
Frostproof, FL; 3 daughters and son-in-law, Jean Griffis of Middleburg, FL; Barbara (Todd) O'Guin of Lakeland, GA; Karen
Leviton of Waycross, GA; 8 grandchildren: Jason (BJ) Gilbreth, Johnny (Melissa) Gilbreth, Jennifer (Tim) Ayers, Jeremy
Gilbreth, Daniel Turner, Tina (Jeffrey) Lane, Alyx Leviton, Aaran Leviton, Anna O'Guin, Jared O'Guin (Jessica) O'Guin; and 16
great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Victory Methodist Church, 5062 Booth Church Rd.,
Manor, GA 31550 with burial in Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the Thornton
family.
THORNTON, Estelle Ewing Thornton
Estelle Ewing Thornton, age 96, passed away Thursday at Pine Lake Nursing Home in Greenville after an extended illness. She
was born in Fitzgerald, GA and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Ewing. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Perry, FL. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Veda Ray of Madison; Mrs. J. H. Harper of Fitzgerald, GA; Mrs. Selma
Paulk of Brunswick, GA; Mrs. J. W. Sapp; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; one sister,
Mrs. Janie Hogan of Ocilla, GA; one brother, George Ewing of Douglas, GA. Funeral services were Saturday May 22, 1971 at
Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
THORNTON, Farris H. Thornton Sr.
Farris H. Thornton Sr., age 80, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Pork Chop,” passed away Monday (April 25,
2016) at home surrounded by his family. A resident of Pierce County for the past 44 years, he was born Aug. 29, 1935 in Wayne
County to the late Julian and Lillian Griffin Thornton. He was a pipefitter by trade and was a member of the Local Pipefitters
Union 177 for more than 45 years. He was a hard worker with a good sense of humor who enjoyed farming in his spare time. He
served his community on the city council of Offerman for 16 years and was a member of New Life Assembly of God. In addition
to his parents, his brother, H.C. Thornton, and his son-in-law, Ray Thorne, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of
60 years, Linda Horton Thornton of Offerman; 7 children, Cynthia Thornton and adopted daughter, Deborah Tamms of
Blackshear, Brinson (Debbie) Hodges Thornton of Blackshear, Annette Thorne of Offerman, Phillis (Allen) Smith of Mershon,
Darlene (Tony) Thorne of Patterson, Farris (Cheryl) Thornton Jr., Thomas Thornton of Offerman, and Valerie (Shon) Thornton
of Patterson; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen (Roberta) Thornton of Griffin,
Dewane (Hazel) Thornton of K’Ville, Ralph (Diane) Thornton of Hoboken, and Billy (Joan) Thornton of Jesup; 1 sister, Jackie
Thornton (Bobby) Williford of Jesup; 1 aunt, Evelyn Griffin Tapley of Hoboken; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
extended family members. The funeral is Thursday at New Life Assembly of God in Blackshear. Interment will follow in
Offerman Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Anthony, Justin and Blake Thorne, Josh, Aaron, Hunter, Lance and
Michael Thornton and Matthew Smith. Howard & Jones Funeral Home, Jesup, is in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, Inez Crosby Thornton
HOMERVILLE- Inez Crosby Thornton, 97, passed away Saturday (April 9, 2011) at her residence, surrounded by her loving
family. She was born Sept. 25, 1914, in Lanier County, to the late William Allen Crosby and Mattie Watson Crosby. She was the
oldest member of Homerville First Baptist Church where she was a Youth Sunday School teacher for many years and was a
member of the WMU. She sold Avon for more than 50 years and was a dietitian at Clinch Memorial Hospital from 1959 until
1991. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. A. Thornton, two infant sons, one infant great-grandson, six sisters and one
brother. Survivors are two daughters and a son-in-law, Annette and George Bowling, Doerun, and Carolyn Corbitt, Ambrose; one
son, Albert Thornton, Homerville; one grandson, Al Connell, Sale City; six granddaughters, Nancy and Phillip Feinberg, Valdosta,
Lynn and Keith Caudell, St. Simmons, Laura and John Davis, Waycross, Triche Thornton, Valdosta, Traycee Thornton and Teresa
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Thornton, both of Homerville; four great-grandsons, David Bolden, Ryan Fienberg, Cameron Feinberg and Matthew Davis; four
greatgranddaughters, Jennifer Bolden, Kaycee Gilliard, Shelby Feinberg and Mary Riley Davis; one greatgreat-granddaughter,
Allie Grace Gilliard; one sister, Edith Giddens, Lakeland; two special caregivers, Betty Green and Ernestine Smith; a large
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday at two o'clock at Homerville First Baptist
Church. Internment will be in the Lakeland City Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 until 8 p.m. at the
funeral home and at her son's residence, 214 Shannon Road, Homerville, at other times. Flowers will be accepted or donations
may be made to Homerville First Baptist Church or your favorite charity. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
THORNTON, James Robert Thornton
SCREVEN - James Robert Thornton, 76, of Screven, passed away Saturday (Sept. 20, 2008) at Memorial Medical Center in
Savannah. A native of Wayne County, he lived in Pierce and Wayne counties for the last 55 years. He worked with Wayneline for
26 years but farmed for the last 29 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during both the Korean War and the
Vietnam War. He was a son of the late Bob and Emma Wasdin Thornton and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carrie
Denison and Margaret Tyre; and a brother, R.A. Thornton. Survivors include his wife, Lavinia Cason Thornton, of Screven; two
sons and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sandra Thornton, of Jesup, and David and Melissa Thornton, of Screven; five
grandchildren, Alisha and Chas Cannon, Dashia Thornton, Zack Thornton, Kristy and Danny Hawthorne and Tiffany Thornton;
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held this morning at 10:30 at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment was
in the Screven Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, Lamar Thornton
Lamar Thornton, 44, died suddenly Monday (Aug. 18, 2014) at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross
where he graduated from Ware County High School and Ware Tech. He was employed as an auto mechanic for Harry’s Auto.
Lamar was also a member of Deenwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brookie Thornton, and
Homer and Ora Lee Brown Thornton. Survivors include 2 daughters, Sarah Thornton (companion Lisa Manning), of Blackshear,
and Candace Thornton, of Waycross; 1 son, Homer Thornton, of Jesup; 2 grandchildren, Amanda Harte Thornton and Cole
Bradley Thornton; 1 grandson on the way; his parents, Carl and Darlene Corbitt Thornton, of Waycross; 1 brother, Gregory
Scott (Christina) Thornton, of Waycross; 2 nieces, Lex and Leah; 1 nephew, Camdyn; his grandmother, Elvera Thomas Thornton,
of Hoboken; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland
Cemetery.
THORNTON, Morris Thornton
Morris Thornton, 86, of Screven, died Monday afternoon (Nov. 25, 2013) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup following an
extended illness. A lifelong resident of K’ville, he was born Jan. 1, 1927 to the late Thomas J. and Ella Crews Thornton. He was a
veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from Suburban Gas where he drove the gas truck
for many years. He also was a mechanic and farmed all of his life. He was a faithful member and deacon at Big Creek Primitive
Baptist Church in Screven. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Murray Thornton, of K’ville; 2 sons, Jerry M. (Kathleen)
Thornton and James “Jimmy” (Cheryl) Thornton, both of K’ville; grandchildren, Heidi (Tim) Thomas, of Milledgeville, Charissa
(Brannon) Fitch, of Atlanta, Amber (Josh) Watts, of Statesboro, Jennifer (Chris) Johnson, of Reidsville, Jamie Thornton, of
Brunswick, Aaron (Bethany) Thornton, of Guyton, Miranda (Jerry) James, of Surrency, and Eric (Jessica) Mizel, of Alma; 15
great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Johnny Murray, of Orlando, FL; a sister-in-law, Eva Mae Murray, of Surrency; and many
nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral will take place Wednesday at Hart Funeral Home in Blackshear. Burial will follow
in Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Big Creek
Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ardle Lightsey, 565 Lightsey Road, Odum, GA 31555. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge
of arrangements.
THORNTON, Oliver Thornton Sr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 18, 2013
A celebration of life service for Oliver Thornton Sr., 77, of Homerville, will be held Saturday at Lighthouse Assembly of God
Church, 2104 Pearson Highway, Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forrest Cemetery. He was born Jan. 5, 1936 in Cochran
(Blakely County) to the late Rollie Thornton and Elouise Vickers Thornton. He received his formal education from Antioch Public
School in Pineview (Wilcox County). He later moved to Homerville in Clinch County where he met and married Johnnie Lee Grady,
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and this union was blessed with 10 children. "Bootleg," as he was affectionately known, was a very kind and easy-going man. He
was employed by Airgrows Inc. for many years and was self-employed in the lawn care service and the timber industry before
his retirement. He departed this life on Monday morning (September 9, 2013) at this residence after an illness. In addition to
his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 18 siblings (nine sisters and nine brothers). He leaves to cherish his memory
nine sons, Alvin Brand, Calvin Brand (Cheryl), Oliver Thornton Jr. (Terease), Ricky Thornton (Latisa), Wendell Thornton
(Jennifer), Larry Thornton (Eunice), Minister Charles Thornton, Sammie Thornton, and Trevor Thornton; a daughter, Ora
Williams (George); three sisters-in-law, Linda Glaze, Lugene Thornton and Juanita Reed; 42 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
THORNTON, Ora Elvera Thomas Thornton
Ora Elvera Thomas Thornton, age 87, died Thursday (May 7, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a short
illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Hoboken and a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. She was also a
homemaker and later in life was employed in the cafeteria of Hoboken Elementary School. She was a daughter of the late
Homer Thomas and Frances Griffin Thomas. She was married to the late Brookie Thornton and was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Marilyn Louise Hale, and three grandchildren, Lamar Thornton, Jason Thornton and Grayson Goldberg. She is survived
by five children, Carl (Darlene) Thornton of Waycross; Russell (Charlotte) Thornton of Blackshear; Carolyn (Donald) Hale of
Waycross; Susan (Mike) McGill of Hoboken; and Connie (Buddy) Stevens of Hortense; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren;
7 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Hoboken City Cemetery.
THORNTON, Robert Doyle Thornton
Robert Doyle Thornton, age 56, of Byron, passed away Friday (May 30, 2014) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born in
Waycross Sept. 26, 1957, he lived in Byron for the past 19 years. He was a 1977 graduate of Ware County High School and was
a master mechanic for Toyota for many years. He enjoyed relaxing, talking with friends, watching American Idol, fishing and
NASCAR and loved to cook. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Thornton. Survivors include 2 daughters, Nikki
Thornton and Jay Kinnas, of Perry, and Brittany Thornton and Alex Hickman, of Byron; 1 son, Blake Thornton, of Bonaire; his
parents, James and Martha Crump Thornton, of Bristol; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky (Cathy) Thornton, of Cochran,
Dennis (Teresa) Thornton, of Douglas, and Darren (Debra) Thornton, of Mershon; 4 grandchildren, Madison Nance, Trinity
Selby, Hunter Selby and Clayton Hickman; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Bristol
Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Bristol Cemetery. Memorials may be made to either Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811
Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
THORNTON, Susan Thornton
Susan Thornton, age 51, passed away Saturday at a hospital in Tampa after an illness of several weeks. She was the wife of Mr.
Albert S. Thornton, who is executive secretary of the Florida Fair Association. In the same hospital a few doors from her room
was her daughter, Mrs. Albert Thompson, who recently became the mother of twin daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were
married January 3, 1908. She took an active interest in the club, church and social life of Tampa. Her survivors are her
husband, a son Albert S. Thornton, Jr., two daughters, Mrs. Thompson and Miss Lillian Thornton, and two brothers, W. W.
Stevens of Tampa and C. W. Stevens, Jr., of Philadelphia. One sister, Mrs. Penn Dawson of Tampa, also survives. Mrs. Thornton
was born in Madison the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stevens, pioneer settlers of Florida. She lived here until early
womanhood and then moved to Tampa. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whitlock who were long-time
residents of Madison, her mother being their only daughter. She has many relatives and friends here who regret to her of her
passing.
THORNTON, Thelma Thornton
PATTERSON — Thelma Loraine Hall Thornton, 78, passed away late Sunday (Oct. 30, 2005) evening at the Satilla Regional
Medical Center. A native of Colquitt County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She was a housewife and was a
member of Offerman Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late John R. and Pauline Proctor Hall and was also preceded in
death by a great-granddaughter, Abigail Lynn Cason, two sisters, Martha Jane Sweat and Dorothy Jean Howard, and a brother,
John Hall. Survivors are her husband, James D. Thornton, of Patterson; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Truman Cason, of
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Patterson; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cynthia Thornton, and Robert and Jean Thornton, all of Patterson, and
Russell and Suzy Thornton, of Blackshear; two sisters, Bertha Mae (David) Steedly, of Blackshear, and Laverne Adkins, of
Montgomery, AL; two brothers, Lavaughn (Geneva) Hall, of Blackshear, and Joe Hall, of TX; 11 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at
Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 7 until 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Members of the Faith Sunday School Class
at Offerman Baptist Church are asked to served as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, Thelma Webb Thornton
Lee: Thelma “Aunt T” Webb Thornton, age 95, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at Lake Park of Madison. A graveside memorial
service will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Corinth Cemetery, Lee, FL. She was one of ten children born to Willoughby Drew
Webb and Della Mariah Thomas Webb of Lee. After high school, she lived in Tallahassee and worked for a short time with the
Florida Legislature. She then moved to Jacksonville where she would live for the next 60 years. She worked at Montgomery
Ward in retail sales. Her banking career lasted 35 years until she retired from Atlantic Bank in 1987. During those years and
after retirement, she volunteered as a Pink Lady. At the VFW, she was known as “T”. Her delicious pizza, made at the VFW, was
known by many. Proceeds from pizza sales were used to buy comfort items for disabled veterans. Once a month, she baked
cakes and made homemade chicken salad sandwiches. On Saturdays, she traveled to the Lake City VA Hospital to distribute her
comfort packs and homemade goodies. She loved gardening, golf, Jeff Gordon, and the Florida Gators. She believed sharing her
love and blessings with others was her purpose in life. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Webb,
brothers, Junior, Curtis, Max, and Tebo Webb; sisters: Lena, Josie, Helen, WillaDean, and Betty. She leaves behind her nephew
Joe (Bonnie) Webb whom she lived with and cared for her for many years; beloved sister-in-law, Louise Webb; beloved brotherin-law L. H. James and a host of nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 225 SW Smith Street,
Madison, FL 32340.
THORNTON, Wallace Enoch Thornton
GAINESVILLE, FL — Wallace Enoch Thornton, age 62, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday (April 16, 2015) at Shands Medical
Center following a sudden illness. Born in Okeechobee, FL, Jan. 29, 1953, he was reared in Blackshear but lived in Evans, GA, for
several years before returning to Pierce County 13 years ago. He was a 1971 graduate of Blackshear High School and a 1978
graduate of the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art. He served in the U.S. Army in the air
defense artillery division and was a caretaker for his mother at the time of his death. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to
fish and hunt, as well as work with wood. He also loved to draw and read. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was
dearly loved by his children and grandchildren. He was a son of the late Enoch David “E.D.” Thornton. He was also preceded in
death by his identical twin brother, Warren Thornton. Survivors include his 2 daughters and son-in-law, Kristan (Vince) Gilmer
of Martinez, and Emily (Willie) Milnor of Catonsville, MD; his son and daughter-in-law, Jason (Sarah) Thornton of Augusta; his
mother, Clara Strickland Thornton of Blackshear; his sister and brother-in-law, Genevieve (Ray) Thomas of Panama City, FL; his
sister-in-law, Nancy G. Thornton of Macon; the mother of his children, Mary Carter (Darl) Edwards of Martinez; his aunt and
uncle, Myrtie (Lesley) Highsmith of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Kayla Gilmer, Kaitlyn Gilmer, Jackson Gilmer, Haines Milnor,
Rowan Milnor, Bryce Milnor, Carter Thornton and Boone Thornton; his niece and nephews, Marla and Anson Farris of Macon,
David and Lea Thornton of Waycross, and Matthew and Melissa Thornton of Macon; and several other relatives. A memorial
service will be Saturday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family
respectfully requests donations to your favorite charity and spend a little extra time with your loved ones. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
THORPE, Eugene Davis Thorpe
Dr. Eugene Davis Thorpe died Wednesday, May 16, in Madison County Hospital after an extended illness. He was a native of
Georgia and was a graduate of Tulane Medical College, Class of 1920. He was a Veteran of World War I. He had been a
practicing physician here for thirty years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. E. D. Thorpe, of Madison, and mother, Mrs. Edwin
Thorpe, of DeFuniak Springs, FL. Services will be held at Beggs Funeral Home on Friday with burial at DeFuniak Springs
Saturday.
THORPE, Jonas Thorpe
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A celebration of life for Jonas Thorpe, 70, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Congregational First Born Church, 822 Morton
Ave. He was born Feb. 16, 1943 in Buena Vista (Marion County) where he received his formal education from the public school
system. His parents were the late George W. Thorpe Sr. and Marie Hughey Thorpe. He moved to Melbourne, FL, in the early
’60s and later to Ft. Pierce, FL. He and his wife moved to Waycross in 2005 and they became faithful members of
Congregational First Born Church where he served as a deacon. He was a former produce clerk at Harvey’s Supermarket on
Tebeau Street. He departed this life Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2014) in Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an illness. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by his only daughter, Michelle Thorpe Stone, two brothers, James Hughley, Henry Thorpe,
two sisters, Mary Ester Thorpe Knight and Minnie Pearl Thorpe. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Vera
Mae Pearce Thorpe; 2 sons, Lorenzo (Lanaya) Thorpe of Palm Bay, FL, and Rodney (Gail) Thorpe of Orlando, FL; five stepchildren, Brenita (Steven) Stultz of Chicago, IL, Gloria (Riley) Oden of Waycross, Norman King Jr., Michael (LaKinda) Slaughter
both of Vero Beach, FL, and Christopher (Angela) King of Shreveport, LA: 1 brother, George W. Thorpe Jr., of Palm Bay, FL; 3
sisters, Eddie Marie (John) Clayton, Hattie Frances Thorpe and Ruth Sellers, all three of Palm Bay, FL; 11 grandchildren; 2
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Thorpe
residence, 3017 Wood Duck Drive. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral
home.
THORPE, Lola Montez Thorpe
Lola Montez Thorpe, age 62, widow of the late Dr. E. D. Thorpe died Friday September 27, in the Madison County Memorial
Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Mississippi but had lived in Madison 26 years. She is survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Myra Dubuisson, of Akron, OH; Mrs. Verna Eichelberger, of Bogalusa, LA; and Mrs. Mary R. Laird, of Madison and
new London, CT; two brothers, S. C. Ratcliffe, of Madison, WI; and I. T. Ratcliffe, of Akron, OH. Services were held Saturday
at Beggs Funeral Home with interment Sunday in Magnolia Cemetery at DeFuniak Springs.
THREATTE, Mary Threatte
Mary Threatte, one of Lanier County's most respected matriarchs passed away Thursday afternoon ten months before her
100th birthday on October 18, 2012. Mrs Jim (Mary) Threatte, known as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend or
'my fifth grade teacher' to hundreds of Lanier residents during her 35 year teaching career. Mrs. Threatte was known for her
big smile and vivacious personality. Even as her eye sight began to fail she knew her friends and students - by their first name.
One who could easily wear the title of 'Great American,' Mrs. Threatte would often proudly wear her red, white and blue
sequined jacket, white Capri pants and her red baseball cap and stand upright with shoulders back as she would open her mouth
wide to sing "Grand Ole Flag," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," or "God Bless America." She did this at the last Historical Society
banquet and brought the crowd to their feet. When learning of the news Thursday evening residents, former residents and
students commented on Facebook: "Heaven has gained a new angel today!;" "Sad to hear that, but I know they are rejoicing in
heaven! And she is smiling with her big earrings on!;" "A beautiful lady with a big heart;" and "Mr. Threatte will be so happy to
see her! They are probably singing "It's a Grand Ole Flag"! Another young woman remembered Mrs. Threatte: "When I was
little I use to sit on the pew beside my grandmother at church. There was a lady in front of me with beautiful earrings in her
ears and large rings on her fingers. She amazed me with her voice and always sang as though she and Jesus were the only two
people in the room. As a child she inspired me. When I moved back as an adult she continued to inspire me. Today Mrs. Threatte
is singing to Jesus with her same beautiful smile and large earrings. Thank you Lord for the opportunity to know her." Nell
Roquemore of Lakeland, a life-long friend, said, "They (Jim and Mary) were the most loving people of anybody I've ever known -of each other, their family and the community. She will be missed." Mary Threatte was born August 22, 1913 in Tifton to
Walter W. and Rene (Poole) Reynolds, one of seven children. She received her education to teach from Valdosta State College.
During her career she taught primarily in Lanier County. She was the first Teacher of the Year in Lanier County the year of the
initial implementation of the program by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. She was also the Eighth District Teacher of the
Year. As a part of First Baptist in Lakeland she served the youth through her work as Director of the Youth, and as principal of
Vacation Bible Schools for many years. She attributed her longevity to her strong faith and belief in God because instead of
worrying about problems, she put them in His hands. She was initiated as a charter member of Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta
Kappa Gamma in 1962 where she has played a vital part in laying a firm foundation for this professional group of women
educators. Mrs. Threatte married her late husband, Jim, in 1932. They were married for seventy-five years. Survivors are
daughters and sons in law Babs and Frank Gudger, of Atlanta, Quay and Jimmy Allen, of Tifton; a sister, Atha Threatte
Hollomon, of Panama City, FL; grandchildren, Jaimie and Lynne Allen, Kim and Dake Boling, Frank and Emilie Gudger, Gerri and
Tim Wilson, Gay and Ronnie Eades, Clint Paulk and Heather Gudger; and great-grandchildren, Katie and Maggie Allen, Reyn,
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Autumn and MariAllen Boling, Lauren, Kami and Ross Gudger, Taylor and Cory Wilson, Jessica and Jena Wilson, and Jake and
Ruth Davis. She is survived by many other relatives and close friends. The Threatte family thanks our caregiving family: Loretta
Dunlap, Peggy Johnson, Debra Fletcher and Ann Johnson. Active pallbearers are grandsons and nephews of Mrs. Threatte.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Lanier County Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. A gathering of
friends and family will be at the Jim and Mary Threatte Civic Center Sunday, 12:30 to 2 PM followed by the service at 2:00PM.
The Center is located at 201 South Hwy 221, Lakeland. Graveside services will be held at Oakridge Cemetery on GA 319 in
Tifton. Memorial may be made to Grace Hospice of Valdosta, Oaklawn Foundation or church of your choice. Music Funeral
Services of Lakeland is serving the Threatte family.
THRIFT, Alice Edna Johns Thrift
FOLKSTON — Alice Edna “Edno” Johns Thrift, 97, of Folkston, passed away Sunday (April 7, 2013) at her residence. She was
born Sept. 25, 1915, in the Riverside Community of Brantley County, daughter of the late James L. Johns and Vesta Wainright
Johns. She was a rural mail carrier with the United States Postal Service for more than 40 years. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Folkston. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. M.D. “Dave” Thrift Sr., children, George B.
Thrift, Irskay Thrift, Thelma Thrift Crews, Catherine Thrift Morris, a brother, Seba J. Johns, and a sister, Elizabeth Johns
Gresham. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Thrift (Lloyd) Hewitt, of Folkston, Inez Thrift Reddish, Alcene Thrift Brown,
Loutrelle Thrift (Bill) Chesser, of Folkston, M.D. (Raynelle) Thrift Jr., of Nahunta; grandchildren, Paul (Hope) Smith, Renee
(John) Hale, Chris (Candace) Smith, Heidi (Rusty) Hickman; great-grandchildren, Emily Smith, Holly Smith, Jordan Smith,
William Hickman, Hannah Smith, Carson Hickman, Walt Smith, David Hale, Paul Hale, Ashton Smith; and several stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Dowling Cemetery in Brantley County. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
THRIFT, Anthony Thrift
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 17, 2012)
Mr. Anthony “Flint” Thrift, 89, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a short
illness. Mr. Thrift was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County. He was a member of Suwannee Chapel Church of God of
Prophecy and retired from Jefferson-Smurfit as an equipment operator. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved his job
and co-workers. He was a son to the late Riley Thrift and Alma Hickox Thrift. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, J. L.
Strickland. Mr. Thrift is survived by his wife, Myrtice Strickland Thrift of Manor; three children, Laverne Strickland of
Homerville, Harry A. (Teresa) Thrift of Homerville, and Stanley (Beth) Thrift of Homerville; four grandchildren, Margie (Rick)
Hendrix of Homerville, April Lane of Homerville, Kaitlyn Thrift of Homerville, Kelsie Thrift of Homerville, Laurie Anna (Josh)
Lee of DuPont, and Maura (Ben) Howell of Augusta; five great-grandchildren, Les Hendrix (fiancé Frances Spivey), Lacey
Hendrix, Devin Lane, Addison Pittman, and Mack Dixon Lee. A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Suwannee
Chapel Church of God of Prophecy. Burial followed in Suwannee Chapel Cemetery. Music Funeral Home of Waycross served the
family.
THRIFT, Barbara Moore Thrift
Barbara Moore Thrift, age 72, died Thursday (March 12, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native
of Pearson and lived most of her life in Waycross before making her home in Brantley County for the past 34 years. She was
preceded in death by her father, Loyd J. Moore, and a daughter, Tammy Ketchem. She attended Wacona High School and later
took business education courses through Okefenokee Technical Institute. She was the office manager for Dr. Daniel B. Cox for
many years. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, secretary of the Class of Love Sunday School Class, was a
member of the church choir and also served on various church committees. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Roy
Thrift, of Waycross; her children, Tina Shugart (Bill) Kerr, of Jacksonville, FL, Terri S. Fletcher, of Waycross, Tina (Walt)
Dykes, of Atkinson, Danny Thrift, of Atkinson, and Michelle Price, of Waycross; 11 grandchildren, Jessica (Jeffrey) Ciarimboli,
Jeremy (Jennifer) Joiner, Kevin (Stacey) Ketchem, Jason Ketchem, Heather (Corey) Harrell, Alex (Lindsay) Fletcher, Jamey
Fletcher, Dylan (Tammy) Dykes, Devin (Cecilia) Dykes, Brittini Price and Lexi Price; 14 great-grandchildren; her mother, Zonie
Lee (Tommy) Vaughan, of Blackshear; 3 brothers, Chuck (Debi) Moore, of Summerville, Roger (Gayle) Moore, of Jacksonville, FL,
and Alton (Lucille) Moore, of Byron; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 664 Scranton Road No. 103, Brunswick, GA 31520, The Southeast
Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31501, or to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 7136 Central Ave., Waycross, GA
31503. A funeral will be Sunday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral
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THRIFT, Billy Othell Thrift
FOLKSTON — Billy Othell Thrift, 78, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday (July 9, 2013) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in
Waycross, following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, he was the son of the late Theo Noel “Pete” and Wina Lake Thrift. He
worked for Container Corporation banding boxes. He served in the United States Army with a tour in Germany. He was a
faithful member and deacon of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. He loved farming, tractors, mules and horses. He was preceded
in death by his parents, one brother, Paul Matthew Thrift, a special niece, Judy Michelle Thrift Crews, and his in-laws, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank O’Berry. Survivors include his loving wife, Effie Mae O’Berry Thrift, of Folkston; three sons and daughters-in-law,
Scott Patrick Thrift (Bonnie Sue), of Folkston, Mark Timothy Thrift (Lisa), of Folkston, and honorary son, J.D. “Dewitt” White
(Magdalene), of Douglas; five grandchildren, Ashley Paulk (Justin), of Harriet’s Bluff, Anna McDonald, of Folkston, Olin Patrick
Thrift, of Folkston, and Tyler White, of Douglas, and honorary grandson, Josh Martin; two great-grandchildren, Blake Paulk, of
Harriet’s Bluff, and Sienna McDonald, of Folkston; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald “Scamp” Thrift, of Hickox, Pete
Lamar Thrift (Iva Lee), of Hickox, and Terry Glynn Thrift (Sharon), of Hickox; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Jeanette
Bryant, of Folkston, Rita Eunice, of Folkston, Myra Thrift, of Hickox, and Ginger Henderson (Darnell), of Gulfport, MS; a sisterin-law, Mrs. Paul (Ollie) Thrift, of Nahunta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be held
Thursday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Riverside Chapel Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements are with
Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
THRIFT, Charles Arthur Thrift
A funeral for Charles Arthur Thrift took place Friday morning at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Richardson and the
Rev. Earldene McCorvey officiating. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery with military rites performed. Serving as active pallbearers
were Benny Crawford, Carl Crosby, R.V. Martin, Mitchell Melton, Wade Spooner and Johnny Dixon. Honorary pallbearers were
Jimmy Scurry, Robert Brannon, Cliff Hyers, Blackie Taylor, Buck Johnson, Quitman Todd, Roger Howell and Jody Smith.
Arrangements were with Music Funeral Home.
THRIFT, Dian Tatum Thrift
Dian Tatum Thrift, 64, of Waycross, died Friday afternoon (July 21, 2006) at Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick
Campus. She was born in Waycross to James E. "Jim" Tatum and Pearl Melton Tatum and resided here all of her life. She served
on the board of directors for the American Cancer Society for many years. She was a member of the Areme 101 Order of the
Eastern Star, where she was a past matron and a local and state officer. She was a member of Bible Heritage Church and the
Adult Sunday School Class. She worked as a clerk for Stewart Distribution. She was preceded in death by her father, James
E. "Jim" Tatum, one son, Brian Scott Thrift, and an infant brother. Survivors include her husband, Charles Thrift, of Waycross;
her children, Charlie Thrift, of Waycross, Julie Peacock (husband Terry), of Waycross, Tom Thrift (wife Kari), of Jamestown,
N.D., and Jesse Thrift, of Waycross; her grandchildren, Jamie Thrift, of Poquoson, Va., Annie Johnsen (husband Matt), of
Hickox, Amanda Thrift and Brandon Thrift, both of Jamestown, N.D., Valerie Thrift and Aaron Thrift, both of Waycross; her
mother, Pearl Tatum, of Waycross; one brother, James A. "Bud" Tatum (wife Linda), of Callahan, Fla.; three sisters, Lynda
Bennett (husband Robert), of Blackshear, Nancy Wright, of Waycross, and Gloria Hurst (husband Ronnie), of Schlatterville; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was scheduled for this morning at 11 at Bible Heritage Church. Burial
followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
THRIFT, Elizabeth Anne Manley Thrift
HOMERVILLE — Elizabeth Anne “Beth” Manley Thrift, age 49, passed away Sunday (May 25, 2014) at her residence,
surrounded by her loving and caring family, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1964 in Hahira to Jean Martin
Manley, of Homerville, and the late Walter McCann “Mack” Manley. She attended Georgia State College in Milledgeville and
received her bachelors degree in early childhood education from Valdosta State University. She retired from the Clinch County
Board of Education in 2012, where she worked as a Pre-K teacher. She also taught at the Fargo Pre-K and taught third grade.
She was a member of the Clinch County Retired Teachers Association, Homerville First Baptist Church where she worked with
the Cherub Choir and was a member of the Son Seekers Sunday School Class. Survivors other than her mother are her husband,
Stanley Thrift, of Homerville; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie Anna and Josh Lee, of DuPont, Maura and Ben Howell, Kaitlyn
Thrift and Kelsie Thrift, all of Homerville; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Laurie M. and Curt Malcom, of Homerville; 3
grandchildren, Addison Pittman, Emma Charles Howell and Mack Lee; two special sisters, Mary Angeline Lankford and Dawn
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Slocomb; three special care-givers, Audrey Manac, Heather, Graddy and Mandy Corlee; one niece, Sara Grayson Malcom; one
nephew, Statton Malcom and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Homerville First Baptist Church.
Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to The ALS Association,
Development Department, 1275 “K” St., NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
THRIFT, Ella Faye Delk Thrift
Ella Faye Delk Thrift, age 72, of Homerville, GA passed away December 5, 2013 at Clinch Nursing Home in Homerville, GA. She
was born on June 14, 1941 in Lanier County, GA to the late David Clayton and Thelma (Carter) Delk. She attended Lovejoy
Community Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Milton Thrift and a brother,
Charles Delk. Her survivors include a son, Joseph Delk of Homerville, GA; a son & daughter-in-law, Mike & Tracy Delk of
Stockton, GA; 4 grandchildren, Justin Mikell Delk, Gregory Clayton Delk, Melissa Harrison, Michael Harrison; 3 greatgrandchildren, Graysen Sirmans, Willie Carson Delk, Chaslynn Deloris Stone; 2 sisters, Shelby Hendrix of Homerville, GA, Susie
Delk of Lakeland, GA; 1 brother, Steve Delk of Stockton, GA; and number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
Saturday, December 7, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Piney Grove Primitive
Baptist Church Cemetery near Waycross, GA.
THRIFT, Emily Frances Albanese Thrift
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, January 28, 2013)
Emily Frances Albanese Thrift, age 73, died Friday, January 25, 2013, in Madison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
January 29, 2013, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. She was born in Boston, Mass., and moved to Lake
Worth. When she was 10, they moved to Long Island, NY, then moved to Miami, Perry and Madison. She loved the outdoors,
fishing, camping at parks, crocheting and canning foods and jellies. She is survived by her husband, Willie A. “Buck” Thrift of
Cherry Lake; two sons, Dennis Odom (Debbie) of Cherry Lake and Steve Odom of Dallas, GA; two daughters, Donna Cruce and
Barbara Thrift of Cherry Lake; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
THRIFT, Evelyn C. Thrift
Evelyn C. Thrift, 78, died Sunday (March 2, 2008) at Memorial Health UniversityMedical Center in Savannah after a brief
illness. She was a native of Live Oak, Fla., grew up in Homerville and resided most of her life in Waycross. She was the wife of
the late Laeoma Thrift and was preceded in death by her parents, James Larkin Landrum and Patie Jones Landrum; a daughter,
Mary Patricia Thrift; and three sisters, Doris Hendrix, Janie Smith and Avanell Strickland. She was a retired seamstress for
Waycross SportsWear and a faithful member of theWaycross Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Patie
Lanell Stephens (husband Eston Jr.), of Waycross; three sons, Randall Thrift and Billy Thrift (wife Debby), both ofWaycross,
and Cecil Thrift (wife Karen), of Tallahassee, Fla.; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson; a
brother, James Larkin Landrum of Homerville; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Waycross Holiness Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. The family will receive friends from
6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. The Satilla Care Center Auxiliary members are asked to meet at the church at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday to serve as honorary pallbearers. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by
signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
THRIFT, Harry Anthony Thrift
Mr. Harry Anthony Thrift, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in the Hospice Satilla, in Waycross, following a short
illness. Mr. Thrift was born February 5, 1951, in Homerville, to Myrtice Strickland Thrift of Manor and the late Anthony “Flint”
Thrift. He was a Pentecostal by faith and a veteran of the U. S. Army, and was retired from Rayonier Corporation. Survivors
other than his mother are his wife, Teresa Griffis Thrift of Homerville; one daughter, April Thrift Lane of Homerville; one
grandson, Devin Lane of Homerville; one sister, Laverne Strickland of Homerville; one brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and
Beth Thrift of Homerville; and several other relatives who he dearly loved. Services for Mr. Thrift were held Friday, January 4,
2013, at the Trinity Baptist Church. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Iris Prescott Thrift, age 82, went home to be with the Lord Sunday (April 26, 2015). She was born Jan. 19, 1933 to the late
Geneva Wainwright Prescott and William Henry Prescott. She grew up in the Prescott Settlement in Charlton County and
attended Corinth Primitive Baptist Church as a child. She met and married the love of her life, Robert Louis Thrift Sr., and they
were married 56 years prior to his passing. She is survived by her 4 children, Brenda Thrift Oakie, Robert Louis Thrift Jr.,
Ronald Ira (Sheri) Thrift and Stephen Wayne Thrift; 10 grandchildren, Michelle (Joey) Lee, Amy Thrift, Bobby (Stephanie)
Oakie, Robert Thrift III, Timothy Thrift, Tony Thrift, Nick (Tanya) Thrift, Eric (Liz) Johnson, Brandon (Melanie) Johnson,
Adam Ritch and 16 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Irene Brasington, six
brothers, J.W. Prescott, Troy Prescott, Eston Prescott, Theodore Prescott, W.R. Prescott and an infant brother. She retired
from the Nassau County School System as a special needs assistant on the school bus routes. She has always had a special place
in her heart for those with a disability, as her son, Stephen, has Down syndrome. She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at
the age of 19. She was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church for the last 44 years. Her favorite Bible verse was, “I can do
all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. She was a gentle, sweet lady and a wonderful Godly example. The
funeral will be held Wednesday at Buford Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are
under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
THRIFT, James William Thrift Jr.
(Abstracted from the 1 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James “Jim” William Thrift Jr., age 62, of Snellville, passed away Monday (Feb. 22, 2016). He is survived by his loving wife of
25 years, Sherrie; daughter, Lindsey of Snellville; mother, Fleeta Thrift; sister and brother-in-law, Denise (Jimmy) King; and
nephew, Brantley King, all of Waycross. He was proceeded in death by his father, James William Thrift Sr. A memorial service
honoring the life of James was Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045, or UGA Relay for Life. Arrangements
were with Tom M. Wages Funeral Service LLC, 120 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville.
THRIFT, Jimmy Edward Thrift Sr.
Jimmy Edward Thrift Sr., age 72, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (March 25, 2014) from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. Born July 18, 1941, in Pierce County, he was a son of the late Carlos Flemon and Grace Waunell Chancey Thrift. He
lived most of his life in Pierce County, where he was a farmer and had also been a truck driver for Mac Thompson and Foster
Kimbrell. He was a born-again Christian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Jean Thrift
and Patricia Vanzant. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Louise Hendricks Thrift, of Blackshear; his children, Jimmy (Ida)
Thrift, Carlos (Lisa) Thrift, Tony (Sandra) Thrift, Tammy (Andy) Jones, Mike (Karen) Thrift and Tina (Jamie) Taylor, all of
Blackshear; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and two more on the way; 1 sister, Colleen (James) Crews, of Folkston, and
1 brother, Travis (Patricia) Thrift of Blackshear; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Friday at
Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ramah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shady Grove
Baptist Church, 2009 Georgia Highway 203, Alma, GA 31510. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
THRIFT, Julia Mae Prescott Thrift
METTER — Julia Mae “Judy” Prescott Thrift, 74, of Metter, passed away Monday (May 20, 2013) at her residence. Born in
Folkston, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Julia Harris Prescott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett
“Bunk” Thrift, her son, Jerry “Boots” Herrin, three brothers, Donald, Bill, Benjamin “B.M” Prescott, and a sister, Jane Prescott.
She was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. She worked as an interior decorator and enjoyed reading, gardening,
sewing, cooking and canning. Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard “Ricky” Herrin (Peggy), Parrish
Herrin and Jamie Herrin (Connie), all of Metter; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack
Prescott (Caroline), of Folkston; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine Dees (Elzie), of Covington, Annie Thrift (Roger), of
Riverside, and Jackquline Prescott, of Folkston; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday
morning at 11 in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Herrin,
Parrish Herrin, Jamie Herrin, Terry Herrin, Matthew Herrin and Joseph Herrin. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
THRIFT, Leon Henry Thrift
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Leon Henry Thrift, age 73, of Satsuma, FL, died Thursday (May 5, 2016) at Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL following a long illness.
He was born in Ware County and lived all of his life here until he moved to Satsuma in 1998. He also served in the United States
Army during the Vietnam War and enjoyed cooking, eating, fishing and reading. He was a son of the late Floyd and Naomi Thrift.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wade Thrift, Frank P. Thrift and C. E. Thrift. He is survived by his brothers and
sisters, Patsy Lairsey of Waycross, Wayne A. (Rose) Thrift of Waycross, Rheba Holton of Townsend, Tommy D. (Linda) Thrift
of Hahira, George M. (Connie) Thrift of Waycross, Linda (Randy) Sellers of Waycross, and James L. (Debbie) Thrift of Crescent
City, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Sunday at High Bluff Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in
THRIFT. Lonnie Elroy Thrift
Lonnie Elroy “Roy” Thrift (who was also known by the nickname “Rawhide”), age 74, died Saturday (Dec. 5, 2015) at Mayo Clinic
Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. He was a native of Waycross but lived most of his life in Brantley County.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Barbara Moore Thrift in March of this year, his parents, William Wilson
Thrift and Mary Candacie Guy Thrift, a daughter, Tammy Ketchem, and a brother, William David Thrift. He was a graduate of
Hoboken High School and a member of Waycross Masonic Lodge No. 305 F&AM. He loved fishing and had been a big coon hunter
in his earlier years. He retired as a car man with CSX Transportation with 42 years of service. He was a member of Pleasant
Valley Baptist Church, the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class, had served on many committees and loved singing in the church
choir. Survivors include his children, Tina (Walt) Dykes of Atkinson, Danny Thrift of Hortense, Michelle (Jason) Link of
Waycross, Tina Shugart (Bill) Kerr of Jacksonville, FL, and Terri Fletcher of Waycross; 11 grandchildren: Jessica (Jeffrey)
Ciarimboli, Jeremy (Jennifer) Joiner, Kevin (Stacey) Ketchem, Jason Ketchem, Heather (Corey) Harrell, Alex (Lindsay)
Fletcher, Jamey Fletcher, Dylan (Tammy) Dykes, Devin (Cecilia) Dykes, Brittini Price and Lexi Price; 15 great-grandchildren; his
mother and father-in-law, Tommy and Zonie Lee Vaughan, of Blackshear; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Valdosta Chapter, 3338-L Country Club Road, PMB 305,
Valdosta, GA 31605, or to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 7136 Central Ave., Waycross, GA 31503. A funeral will be Tuesday at
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THRIFT, Mack David Thrift III
NAHUNTA — Mack David Thrift III, age 57, of Nahunta, died Friday (Jan. 30, 2015) at his residence after an extended
illness. Born in Jesup, he was the son of the late Mack David Jr. and the late Erma Juanita McClain Thrift. He was also preceded
in death by a sister, Cheryl Marquis. He was a carpenter and served in the United States Army. He was a member of Morton
Avenue Baptist Church in Waycross and loved doing carpenter work. Survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Josh Thrift
and Matt (Sarah) Thrift, all of Waycross; 2 grandchildren, Mattilyn Thrift and Joshlyn Thrift, both of Waycross; 1 brother and
sister-in-law, Ricky (Harriett) Thrift, of Waycross; 1 sister, Donna Kay Thrift, of Waycross; 1 niece, Kristy Eunice, of
Waycross; 2 nephews, Scott Eunice, of Waycross, and Jason Williams, of North Carolina; and several other relatives. A funeral
will be Tuesday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
THRIFT, Margaret Ann Thrift
Margaret Ann Lee Thrift, 62, of Hoboken, died early Friday morning (Aug. 22, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center,
Waycross. Born in Hoboken, her parents were Henry George Lee Sr. and Thelma Lane Lee. She is also preceded in death by her
husband, Frank Thrift. Ann was a miracle child from God, who loved cooking and loved helping and sharing with the elderly and
her friends. She is survived by six brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Patsy Lee of Hoboken; Ira Wayne Lee of Folkston;
Larry and Glenda Lee of Blackshear; Harry and Vanessa Lee of Hoboken; Terry Mike and Monte Lee of Albany and George Lee
of Thomasville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Evone and Lawrence Woodard of Waycross; Shirlene and Jerry Banks of
Jesup and Nell Giddens of Millwood; three nieces and 13 nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins; a special cousin and best
friend, Carol McQuaig. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Highbluff Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Daniel Drawdy
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, Tony Lewis, Kevin Giddens, Leslie Lee, Billy Lee,
Jr., Ron Lee and Bill Lee.
THRIFT, Myrtice Strickland Thrift
Mrs. Myrtice Strickland Thrift, 81, died early Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Hospice House Satilla following a short illness. She
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was a native and lifelong of Ware County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony “Flint” Thrift, her son, Harry
Thrift and her parents, William Perry Strickland and Rosa Cox Strickland. She was member of Suwannee Chapel of God of
Prophecy and retired from B-Way Corporation in Homerville. Survivors include her children, Lavern Strickland and Stanley
Thrift (wife Beth) both of Homerville; daughter-in-law, Teresa Thrift of Homerville; six grandchildren, Margie Hendrix
(husband Rick), April Thrift Lane, Kaitlyn Thrift, Kelsie Thrift, Laurie Anna Lee (husband Josh) and Maura Howell (husband
Ben); six great-grandchildren; a sister, Alberta Carter of Fernandina Beach, FL; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Suwannee Chapel Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will be in
Suwannee Chapel Cemetery. Music Funeral Home served the Thrift family.
THRIFT, Peggy Frances Thrift
Peggy Frances Thrift, 65, of Waycross, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief
illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Rufus E. Thrift and Louise Griffin Thrift. She made Waycross her home for the
majority of her life. She worked in the imaging department at Satilla Regional Medical Center and was of the Baptist faith. She
loved her family. She loved every moment she was able to spend with them. She was an avid lover of basketball. In high school
she was a part of the girl’s state championship basketball team. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by
her two brothers, Tim (Beth) Thrift, of Clyde, NC, and Jamie (Connie) Thrift, of Ocean Springs, MS; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A memorial service celebrating her life was scheduled to be held this Tuesday in the Miles-Odum
Funeral Home. The family gathered at the home of Grady and Marceil Wildes, 1306 Baltimore Circle, Sunday afternoon.
THRIFT, Robert E. Thrift
KINGSLAND, Robert E. Thrift, 75, of Kingsland, died Friday (Jan. 16, 2009) at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Camden
Campus. He was born Feb. 6, 1933 in Waycross, to the late Edward and Bessie Cox Thrift. He was a resident of Camden County
since 1953 and was employed with Kings Bay Fire Department before the submarine base came into existence. He was retired
from civil service, a member of the Shriners, a Mason, past president of South Georgia Cattleman's Association and was of the
Baptist faith. A funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at Allison Memorial Chapel, St. Marys, with Deacon Terry Brown officiating.
Burial followed at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland. Pallbearers were Terry Thrift, Randy Thrift, Bobby Thrift, Joseph Talley,
Kyler Thrift and Drexel Thrift. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Thrift, of Kingsland; daughter, Dana Gullion, of Kingsland;
sons, Bobby Thrift (wife Jan), and Terry Thrift (wife Lucretia), all of Kingsland, and Randy Thrift, of White Oak; sisters, Ann
Thomas, Frances Melton and Nell Fullard, all of Waycross; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Allison Memorial Chapel,
of St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements.
THRIFT, Rufus P. Thrift, Jr.
Rufus P. Thrift, Jr., age 76, died Monday (July 13, 2015) at his son’s residence after an extended illness. He was a native of
Callahan, FL, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired
from the Ware County Board of Education Bus Shop and was a member of Destination Church. He was the son of the late Rufus
P. Thrift Sr. and Mary E. Higginbotham Thrift. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Ann Booth Thrift. Survivors include
2 sons, Rodney (Renee) Thrift of Waycross, and Russ (Mitzi) Thrift of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Hannah (Jacob) Evors, Aaron
Thrift, Allison Thrift and Emily Thrift; 1 sister, Nancy Thrift of Lawrenceville; one brother, Ronnie (Jan) Thrift of Waycross;;
and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Destination Church, 2081 Ware St. Ext., Blackshear, GA 31516.
THRIFT, Sarah Lillian Crosby Thrift
BLACKSHEAR — Sarah Lillian Crosby Thrift, age 83, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (March 17, 2015) at her residence.
Born in Offerman, Feb. 20, 1932, she lived in Pierce and Ware counties most of her life. She was a seamstress and worked for
Julie Hat for many years. A woman who loved the Lord first, she also loved her church family, gospel music and spending time
with her children and grandchildren and crocheting things and giving them to friends and family. She was a member of Hosanna
Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late Robert Lester and Hester Savilla Chancey Crosby. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Earl Stoke Thrift, two sisters, Juanita Weir and Annette Sikes, and two brothers, Joe Crosby and
Ronnie Crosby. Survivors include 1 daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne (Randolph) Odum, of Kingsland; 4 sons and daughters-in-law,
Clifford (Jean) Gray, of Jacksonville, Danny Keith (Angie) Gibbs, of Stockbridge, Michael (Jodi) Gibbs, of Millwood, and James
Robert and Beverly Mitchell, of St. Augustine, FL; 3 sisters, Helen Marie Anderson, of Blackshear, Billie (Don) Cornelius, of
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Nashville, and Carol (Donald) Payne, of Blackshear; 1 brother, Eddie (Edna) Crosby, of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren, Stefanie
Hall, Clifford Gibbs, Nicholas Gibbs, Jerry Lilly, Chuck Johnson, Rhoda Coy, Marlyn Lee Stone, Jason Richard Gibbs, Jeremiah
Michael Gibbs, James Robert Mitchell Jr. and Garrett Stroup; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502.
THRIFT, Sylvester Thrift
Sylvester Thrift, 86, passed away Sunday afternoon (July 29, 2012) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an
extended illness. He was fondly called “Mr. Wonderful” and “Preacher” by his friends. He loved his wife Verna Mae and he loved
sharing his faith in the Bible. His hope to be resurrected to everlasting life on a paradise earth was based on the Holy Bible. He
would quote Isaiah 33:24 where God promises “no resident will say ‘I am sick.’” Also Isaiah 25:8, where we are assured “He will
swallow up death in victory, and wipe tears from all faces.” He was born in Ware County, a son of the late Mose Thrift and
Sinnie Catherine Carter Thrift. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae Fletcher Thrift, a sister, Betty Carter, and a
brother, Lester Thrift. He retired from the Waycross Fire Department and was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses. He is survived by his sister, Sadie Pittman, of Waycross; and many nieces and nephews. He loved to play his guitar
and sing along with his special nephew, Leon Thrift. He would want to extend a special expression of love and thanks to his
“adopted” daughter, Pam McMillan, who cared for him many years and who was by his side when he died. A memorial service will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1500 South Georgia Parkway, Waycross. A private
graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Music Funeral
Home. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THRIFT, Vivian Thrift
Vivian “Ann” Thrift, age 72, died Monday (Oct. 13, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended
illness. She was born in Waycross and lived most her life in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley
Booth Sr. and Doris Elizabeth O’Quinn Booth. She was a member of Destination Church and was a 1960 graduate of Waycross
High School. She was retired as a bus driver with the Ware County Board of Education. Most of her career, she drove children
with special needs. Survivors include her husband, Rufus Thrift, of Waycross; 2 sons, Russ (Mitzi) Thrift, of Waycross, the Rev.
Rodney (Renee) Thrift, of Blackshear; 4 grandchildren, Hannah Thrift (fiance’, Jacob Evors), Aaron Thrift, Allison Thrift and
Emily Thrift; 2 sisters, Faye (Danny) Freeman, of Waycross, Beth Dowling, of St. Marys; 1 brother, Johnny Booth, of Waycross;
and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
THROGMORTON, William Pinckney Throgmorton
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Mar 29th, 2011)
William Pinckney Throgmorton, age 82, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. He was
born on July 26, 1928, in Herrin, Ill., to parents, Norman Throgmorton, Sr. and Florence Reynolds Throgmorton, who preceded
him in death. Also preceding him was a daughter, Deborah Jordon and son, William Rogers Throgmorton; a brother, Norman
Throgmorton, Jr.; and sons, Lois Carrie and Idis Shirley. He graduated in 1946 from Herrin High School and immediately joined
the United States Air Force, serving as a Weather Equipment Technician, retiring in 1966 as a Master Sergeant. He then
worked as a Weather Technician for Pan Am Airlines in the West Indies for 20 years, where he and his former wife, Margaret
Costner, lived before coming to Florida, where she later died. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Houston Throgmorton of
Madison; sons, Gary Sailer, of Madison, and Douglas Craw (Tamara) of Epsom, N.H.; sister, Avis Rhodes, of Rome, Ga.; many
nieces and nephews; and extended family, David Houston and daughter, Noella Houston. He was a loving husband and father and
a faithful member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church in Madison. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from 58 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home. The memorial service will be Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 11 a.m., at Rocky Springs United
Methodist Church on Rocky Springs Road. Memorials may be made to Rocky Springs United Methodist Church Maintenance Fund,
P.O. Box 513, Madison, FL 32341; Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, FL 32725, or a
charity of your choice.
THROWER, Iris Sylvia Brown Thrower
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 March 2015)
Mrs. Iris Sylvia Brown Thrower, age 87, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Services were Thursday, in
Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Mrs. Thrower was born in Waycross. She was a long time resident of Hazlehurst, and lived in
Douglas, for many years. She was the daughter of the late James Carl Brown and Lena Bell Rowell Brown and the wife of the
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late Richard Thomas Thrower, Sr. Mrs. Thrower was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Mobley; sister, Dorothy
Livingston; and a brother, J. C. Brown, Jr. She was a homemaker and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Hazlehurst. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Richard Thomas Thrower, Jr. and Sandra of Douglas; son: James Corbitt
Thrower of Screven; daughter and son-in-law, Paula Gayle and Donald Mobley of Douglas; grandchildren, Gayle and Jonny Rej of
Atlanta, Jorganna and Harry Trachtenberg of Boca Raton, FL, Michelle and Keith Woodward, Lee and Holly Mobley all of
Douglas; great-grandchildren, Hogan Woodward, Sands Lee Mobley, Heidi Woodward, Nallee Mobley, Abigail Trachtenberg,
Ridlee Mobley, Max Trachtenberg, Beatrix Rej and Dorothy Rej; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Gene Livingston of
Hazlehurst; and several nieces and nephews. Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, GA, was in charge of arrangements.
THURMAN, Ezelle Ellis Thurman
Mrs. Ezelle Ellis Thurman, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an
extended illness. Mrs. Thurman was member of the Pridgen Baptist Church. Mrs. Thurman was retired from the Broxton School
System and former employee of Lee Mar Coat Company. She was active in the Red Hat Society, Senior Citizens, Busy Bee Club
and C & G Club. Funeral services were Friday, April 16, 2010, in the Pridgen Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Pridgen
Church Cemetery. Survivors include: son: Terry (Susan) Thurman; daughters: Sharon Thurman (Raymond) Smith, Carolyn
Thurman (Rayburn) Bush; sister: Myrtle Ellis Evans of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Michael Stone, Stanley Williams, Caryn
Shipes, Kacy Thurman, Bert Bland, Robyn Bland Andrews, Rhonda Dockery, Keri Bush and Kevin Thurman; and greatgrandchildren: Adam Williams, Jacob Williams, Devon Stone, Bethany Williams, Christopher Shipes, Brady Dockery, Abby
Dockery, Gunnar Thurman, Reese Thurman, and Ashlee Durance. Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by husband, Terrell
Thurman, Sr. and a son, Fred Thurman. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THURMAN, Katherine Helen Thurman
Mrs. L. H. Thurman, age 63, passed away Thursday September 4th in a Jacksonville hospital after being a patient nearly two
weeks. Mrs. Katherine Helen Thurman was born in New York and had been in Jacksonville a month. She had been a resident of
Cherry Lake over 20 years and was active in community affairs here. Survivors are her husband, Leonard Hoyt Thurman, of
Cherry Lake, one son, Leonard Ira Thurman, of Tallahassee; one daughter, Mrs. Jackie Higginbotham; two grandsons, Leonard
David Gailbraith and Frank Gailbraith, both of Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Simmons, also of Jacksonville, and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held Saturday September 6th at Key-McCabe Funeral Home with interment in Edgewood
Cemetery at Jacksonville.
THURMAN, Maude Thurman
Mrs. Maude Thurman, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in Spring
Warrior, Taylor County, FL to the late Barney and Levetta Sadler Benton. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, June 24, 2010.
THURMAN, Onslow Bee Thurman
Mrs. Onslow Bee Thurman, age 58, of Cherry Lake died suddenly Friday. She was born in Madison County but had lived in Virginia
most of her life. Survivors are her husband. Mr. L. H. Thurman of Madison; a daughter, Mrs. W. L. Smith of Norfolk, VA; two
grandchildren; her mother Mrs. Laura Grimsley and one sister, Mrs. W. C. Gossman, both of Cherry Lake; one brother Henry
Grimsley of Manassas, VA. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in New Hopeful Cemetery.
THURSTON, Agnes Hendry Thurston
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, June 18, 1903)
Yesterday morning at 5 o'clock the soul of Agnes Hendry, beloved wife of W. R. Thurston, took its flight to the great beyond.
The tidings of the death of this estimable lady fell like pall upon the community in which she was greatly beloved, and the
bereaved husband and three little children left motherless have the earnest sympathy of all. The death of the lady was due to
a surgical operation performed Monday from the shock of which she could not recover.
THURSTON, Reynolds Thurston
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 23, 1902)
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Very sad was the death of little Reynolds Thurston, the three year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thurston, which occurred at
the family home in this city Sunday afternoon. His death was entirely unexpected, he having been sick only since the day
preceding his death. Congestion, that dread affliction, was the cause of his death. The little body was interred in the city
cemetery Monday afternoon. The stricken parents have the sincere sympathy of all of our people.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a Reynolds Hendry Thurston, born 1899, died 1902.
THWAITE, Martha Zachry Thwaite
Martha Zachry Thwaite, age 95, passed away Sunday (Jan. 26, 2014) at home. Born in Waycross she was the daughter of the
late Lila Bunn Zachry and Robert Bernard Zachry of Waycross. She was a graduate of Wesleyan College in Macon. In 1942, while
on a double date to a swimming meet at Wesleyan, she met Charles Edward Thwaite, of Macon. Charlie, an astute Georgia Tech
grad and rising star at Trust Company Bank, knew a good thing when he saw one so he asked Martha for a date. Charlie was
organizing a new anti-aircraft battalion at Ft. Totten, NY, so in the imperturbable manner in which she lived her life, Martha
accepted the fact that Charlie would soon be shipped overseas. Charlie’s newlyñwed brother invited Martha to New York for a
visit, and in his brother’s New York apartment, Charlie proposed. Because of the war and their seven-year age difference, the
couple was eager to start a family. They welcomed Charles Edward Thwaite III in 1943 before Charlie left the United States
for overseas duty. Five more children followed, the sixth born Dec. 9, 1963, when Martha was 45 and the love of her life was six
weeks away from the massive heart attack which claimed him. Because of Charles’s affiliation with Trust Company of Georgia,
now Suntrust Bank, Martha lived in Augusta, Columbus and Atlanta, where she not only made her own friends but supported and
augmented her husband’s career with her gracious personable style. After Charlie’s death, Martha rose to the occasion and
became the focal point of her family and the anchor for future generations. As a young bride, Martha joined the Junior League.
She joined Northside Methodist Church in 1957 where she volunteered for many activities such as Meals on Wheels and where
she was an active member of the Fellowship Sunday School class and United Methodist Women. She served on the board of
trustees of Pace Academy and was a Life Trustee of Pace. She was an active member of the Wayside Garden Club and the
Monday Morning Book Club. Always a leader and eager to do her part, Martha served as president of the Resident Association at
St. Anne’s Terrace from 2012-2013 where she once again showed the spunk for which she was known. The consummate wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she was also a sports fan. She loved the Atlanta Braves and never missed
an opportunity to see or listen to a Braves game. She happily attended games when invited. Since childhood, she enjoyed visits
to Dover Bluff, the hunting and fishing club on the Georgia coast which was co-founded by her father. Martha graciously
entertained her family and friends at her cottage there and made it available to her children and their families and friends, all
of whom loved it as much as she did. In later years, Martha loaded up her bridge-buddies, their walkers and food for an army,
and drove to her cottage where they enjoyed the peace of the river and the pleasure of friendship. Martha welcomed in the
New Year there four short weeks ago with family members. She even joined in the dancing in the living room. She is survived by
6 children, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, including Charles Edward (Betsy) Thwaite, Robert Zachry (Mary Jane)
Thwaite, Martha Thwaite (Steve) Weeks, James Godwin (Gina) Thwaite, Lila Thwaite (Kirk) McAlpin, Walter Gainey Thwaite;
grandchildren, Emily Thwaite Farmer and sister, Libby Thwaite Browne, Laura Thwaite and brother, Zach Thwaite, James
Thwaite and brother, Thomas Thwaite, Lila McAlpin Retnasaba and brothers, Kirk Martin McAlpin, Charles Thwaite McAlpin,
Henry Champion McAlpin and Walter Gainey Thwaite III and John Taylor Thwaite; and great-grandchildren, Emily Carole
Farmer, Robert Marion Farmer III, John William Farmer and Clark Clayton Brown, Charles Thwaite Browne, Martha Rose Brown,
and Rahda Rose Retnasaba. A family graveside service will be Thursday and a memorial service Thursday at Northside
Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305. A reception at Northside Methodist will follow the service.
TIBBALS, Mrs. C. F. Tibbals
Mrs. C. F. Tibbals of the Hopewell community, died last Thursday in the Madison hospital at the age of 91. Mrs. Tibbals was a
native of Kent, Ohio and the widow of the late Mr. Tibbals, who died in 1943. Mrs. Tibbals had been a school teacher in her
earlier years. She was the oldest member, in age, of the Madison – New Oakland Presbyterian Churches. Survivors are two sons,
George L. Tibbals, of Sumter, SC; and Charles H. Tibbals, of Madison; and one daughter, Mrs. Dozier Sapp, of Madison; nine
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in San
Pedro Cemetery.
TIBBALS, Charles Fremont Tibbals
Charles Fremont Tibbals, age 81, died at his home at Hopewell Monday afternoon following a long illness, and was laid to rest
Wednesday afternoon in San Pedro Cemetery. Mr. Tibbals was born March 1, 1862, in Deerfield, Ohio, and farmed the major
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part of his life. He lived in Florida for many years and for the past twenty one years made his home at Hopewell. He is survived
by his widow, two sons and a daughter, George and Charlie Tibbals and Mrs. Mary Sapp, four grandchildren, and two brothers,
John and Fred, back in Ohio.
TIBBALS, John Sylvester Tibbals
John Sylvester Tibbals, age 95, died Sunday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Portage County,
Ohio. Survivors are two nephews, George Tibbals of Sumter, SC and Charles Tibbals of Madison and one niece, Mrs. Dozier Sapp
of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday in the First Methodist Church in Shalersville, Ohio with interment in Standing
Rock Cemetery in Kent, Portage County, Ohio.
TIBBITTS, Dudley Allen Tibbitts
Dudley Allen Tibbitts, age 69, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00
PM Friday, July 29, 2011 in the Greenville Baptist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, FL. The
family will receive friends at the church between 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM . He was born in Elyria, OH and raised in Brunswick,
OH until adulthood. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1960 for a 3 year hitch. He married Linda Brown on June 28, 1970 and
moved to Congress Village, OH in 1974. They have lived in Greenville since 2002. He did a big variety of jobs during his life
always making a living. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and having a B-B-Q. He was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife: Linda Brown Tibbitts of Greenville; 2 sons: Hugh Tibbitts of Jacksonville, David Tibbitts of Gulf Shores,
AL, a daughter, Amy Lou Gonzalez of Apple Creek, OH, 2 sisters: Connie (Tom) Young of OH, and Sue (Vernon) Kugle of MI, 9
grandchildren, Brent and wife Brittany, Brady, Bryce, Brittany, Lauren, Reilly, Ryan, Eric, and Jennifer, 3 great grandchildren,
Saylor Ann, George David, and Andrew Michael. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Kinder, and a brother, Wesley
Tibbitts. Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, 235 NW Orange Ave, Madison, FL 32340
TICE, Linda Sue Robertson Tice
Linda Sue Robertson Tice, age 64, died Sunday (Feb. 1, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in
Opa-Locka, FL, but resided in Waycross most of her life. She was a former shift leader at Pizza Hut for 16 years and a member
of New Life Church. She was a daughter of the late Austin Cumbie Robertson and Anna Mar Carey Robertson. She was preceded
in death by her daughter, Melissa Jones. She is survived by her fiancé, Timothy O. Tice, of Waycross; 3 daughters, Wendy
(Doug) Whitted, of Blackshear, Cindy (Wendell) Minix, of Waycross, and Candace Tice, of Blackshear; 23 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia Parker, of Waycross, and Donna Williams, of Waycross; 1 brother, Donald Robertson, of
Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home. Memorialization is by
cremation.
TICE, Lydie Tice
Lydie Tice, about 85 years of age, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Lessie Tompkins, in southwest Madison, after a
long illness. She is survived by seven children: Deloris Bryant and Charlie Tice both of Orlando; Lessie Tompkins, Laura Johnson
and Willie Mae Cody, Mason Tice all four of Madison; and Conever Tice of Live Oak; and by a large number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be Saturday at Damascus Baptist Church with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Tillman and James in
charge.
TICE, Mary Lee Tice
Mary Lee Tice, age 72, died Saturday January 4th at the local hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Brooks County,
GA but had lived in Madison County for a long time. She was a member of the Rocky Spring Baptist Church, Pallbearer Lodge #7
and the Willing Aid Society. Survivors are her husband, John Henry Tice of Madison; one daughter, Marie R. Wiggins of
Jacksonville; a step-son James Tice; and a step-daughter, Everin Thomas, both of Clearwater, FL. Funeral services will be
Saturday January 11th at the Rocky Spring Baptist Church with burial at High Antioch Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is
in charge of the arrangements.
TICE, Mary Louise Tice
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Mary Louise Tice died at Arcadia November 15th after a brief illness. Besides her husband she is survived by two sisters of
Madison: Maggie Herring and Alberta Valentine. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Mt. Zion Church at Cherry Lake with
interment in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TIERNAN, Charlotte Leona Apple Tiernan
Charlotte Leona Apple Tiernan died suddenly July 2, 2011 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. She was born in Baltimore, MD,
the daughter of of the late Morris and Jenny Apple. She was raised in the Jewish faith. She was a retired respiratory
therapist in Sarasota, FL, where she had lived for many years and it was there that she met and married her beloved husband,
Henry on Jan. 7, 1986, in Palmetto, FL. She had been a co-manager with her husband, Henry at Sugar Mill RV Park in
Ochlocknee. She had also worked for A&J Electric. She had been a volunteer at Archbold Hospital for years crotcheting
newborn caps. She was a for years an active member of Dawes Presbyterian Church before her health declined. She graduated
from Thomas Tech in her sixties with an associate degree in accounting with summa cum laude honors. She became a Christian in
her later years and delighted in helping with the children’s Sunday School and programs at Dawes. She loved playing Bingo with
Mary, having family dinners at the Newmans, helping take care of Mrs. Manley (mother). Her pets were her constant delight and
companions, Susi Ling and Casey. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. A memorial service will be announced at a
later date. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Francine Apple of Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and
Tom Sweeney of North Carolina and her grandson, Brad Bailey of North Carolina; special friends, Bill and Nita Newman, Angel,
Johnny, Abbigail (Kevin), James Daniel, Jessie-Lyn, Michaela, Shaina, Miranda (Brandon) and especially the little ones, Grace and
Jordan. — Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
TILFORD, Norma Davis Tilford
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 28 January 2016)
Norma Davis Tilford, age 93, died Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mrs. Tilford was born June 20, 1923, in Wilmington, NC to the
late Clifford H. and Nancy Lott Davis. Mrs. Tilford was raised in St. Petersburg, FL where she met and married her husband,
Earl H. Tilford, in 1942 while he was serving in the U. S. Merchant Marine. After her husband became a Presbyterian minister,
she served with him in churches in AL, FL, and the Cayman Islands. She became known in Florida as a talented artist. She leaves
behind family and friends who will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl H. Tilford Sr, her brother
Adrian C. Davis and her granddaughter Victoria Tilford. Mrs. Tilford is survived by her son Earl H. (Grace) Tilford Jr.;
grandchildren Michael A. (Amy) Tilford of Northport, AL, Ellen E. (Nick) Cantymagli of Lancaster, PA; and her great
grandchildren Madelyn and Lillian Tilford, of Northport, AL and Gia Cantymagli of Lancaster, PA. A funeral service will be
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Mayo First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Mayo. All local
arrangements are under the direction of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
TILGHMAN, Margaret Geneva Tilghman
Margaret Geneva Tilghman, age 93, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended
illness. She was a native of Moore City, NC, and was a resident of Allentown, PA before moving to Waycross in 1971. She was the
wife of the late Archie Lee Tilghman and daughter of the late Tommy R. Garner and Annie Cameron Garner Davis. She was also
preceded in death by siblings, Eva House, Florence Griffin, Roger Garner, Willie Garner and Grover Garner. She was a longtime
member of Brooks United Methodist Church and attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was a member of the Busy Bees
Sewing Club and loved sewing, needle point and quilting. She will also be remembered as a fun loving person and she loved to
dance. During World War II, she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in San Diego, CA. Survivors include 1 son, Luther (Kay)
Tilghman, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Ann (Bob Traylor) Howard, of Waycross, and Faye (Dick) Vandergrift, of St. Simons
Island; 4 grandchildren, Tim (Susie) Halpin, of Waycross, Kim (Mike) Crawford, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Kelly (Wade) Moore, of
Savannah, and Adam (Kim) Vandergrift, of St. Simons Island; 6 great-grandchildren, April (Brandon) Hall, of Waycross, Abigail
Moore and Tyler Braddy, of Savannah, Riley Vandergrift, Madison Vandergrift and Cameron Vandergrift, all of St. Simons
Island; 1 great-great granddaughter, Karissa Hall; 1 brother, Roland (Mary Helen) Garner, of Raleigh, NC; nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral
TILLER, Alford L. Tiller
(Abstracted from the 24 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Alford L. “Al” Tiller, age 50, of Homerville, will be Saturday at Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Church,
111 Wilson St., Homerville. “Al,” as he was affectionately known, was born in Homerville on Nov. 30, 1965 to the late Ardelphus
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Lacy Jr. and Lurlene Glaze Tiller. He was raised by the late Josephine Ware and Alice Lacy. He received his formal education
from the Clinch County School System and graduated from Clinch County High School in 1983. He was a former employee of
Dollar General Inc. of Homerville and later worked at B-Way Inc. of Homerville until his health failed. He was joined in holy
matrimony to his soul mate, Ora “Tan” Conyers, on July 20, 2002. He enjoyed life through simple pleasures, talking and spending
time with friends and family. He was known for his love of fashion and would always sport the latest footwear and garments. His
love and laughter will surely be missed. He departed this life Saturday (March 19, 2016) at Baptist Medical Center in
Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ora Conyers Tiller of Homerville; 3
sons, Samuel Clark, Dexter Foster and Jarvis Tiller all of Homerville; 1 daughter, Cassie (Clayton) Morris of Homerville; 4
sisters, Ora (George) Williams, Denna Knight, Dela Hayes all of Homerville, and Linda Brooks of Langdale, AL; 2 brothers,
Anthony Knight and Frederick (Faye) Tiller both of Homerville; one raised like a brother, Dondre (Catina) Lacey Sr. of
Homerville; mother-in-law, Roberta Bolden Conyers; five aunts; two uncles; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends
are being received at the Tiller residence, 345 West Plant Ave., Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
TILLER, Ida M. Tiller
HOMERVILLE — Ida M. Tiller, age 91, passed away Sunday (Nov. 1, 2015) in the Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center,
Waycross, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1924, in McIntosh County, to
the late Ed West and Diannah Boyd West. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband John Tiller Sr., two
brothers, Joe West and George Boyd, two sisters, Eddie Lee Dumas and Carrie Hardee. Survivors are 1 daughter and son-in-law,
Ann (Smiley) Wells of Homerville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John (Barbara) Tiller Jr., of DuPont and Karry (Kelli) Tiller of
Homerville; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Francina (Sam) Patterson of Waycross, Delia (Norman) Williams of Homerville, and
Daisy Favors of Pearson; 1 brother, Joe Cooper of Miami, FL; 1 sister-in-law, Bertha West of Homerville; 1 brother-in-law, Willie
Hardee of Homerville; 14 grandchildren, Von Wells, Tony Tiller, Crystal Tiller, Santez Tiller, Danielle Gainy, Karry Tiller Jr.,
Marinda Jones, Jeremy Troy, Jasmine Nelson, Jashae Nelson, Jacoba Nelson, Jakerra Nelson, Lamar Williams and Jaoliyah
Nelson; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Lighthouse
Assembly of God. Interment will be in the Duncan Cemetery in Atkinson County. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
TILLEY, Jimmy Edward Tilley
Jimmy Edward Tilley, 66, died Tuesday evening (May 21, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended
illness. He was a native of Mateone, WV, and he was raised in Georgia. He was employed by McCutchen Welding as a welder and
was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Sanford Tilley and Ruby Branson Tilley. He was
preceded in death by one sister, Sandy Tilley. Survivors include his significant other, Melvina Odum, of Waycross; three
daughters, Renee Moff, of Ohio, Tonia Musgrove (husband Greg), of Waycross, and Tanya Odum, of Waycross; 12 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora E. Traska (husband Vince), of Jesup; two brothers, Tommy Tilley (wife Sue), of
Jesup, and Sammy Tilley (wife Sandy), of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Saturday in the
Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
TILLMAN, Charles E. Tillman
Charles E. Tillman, prominent resident of Cuthbert, GA, and a brother of Mrs. Dan Walker of this city, died last Wednesday
night in a Cuthbert hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday. Burial was Sunday in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Quitman. Mr. Tillman is survived by his widow, the former Miss Evelyn Williams, of Cuthbert; a son, Charles Thomas Tillman,
student at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; his mother, Mrs. Charles T. Tillman, of Quitman; and the following
sisters and brothers, Mrs. J. C. Sandison, of Atlanta; Mrs. H. M. James, of Columbia, SC; Mrs. J. R. McKensie, of Laurinburg,
NC; Mrs. Dan Walker, of Madison, FL’ John Tillman, of Jacksonville, FL; and Andre Tillman, of Miami.
TILLMAN, Charles T. Tillman
Charles T. Tillman, prominent civic leaded of Quitman, GA and father of Mrs. Dan Walker of Madison, died in the Quitman
hospital Tuesday at the age of 77 years. Mr. Tillman had been in failing health for about a year, living retired ay his Quitman
home. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Pelot, of Madison, three sons, Charles T. Tillman, Jr., of Cuthbert, GA, Col.
John Tillman, of Jacksonville; Andre Tillman, of Miami; four daughters, Mrs. J. C. Sandison, of Atlanta; Mrs. H. M. James, of
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Columbia SC; Mrs. J. R. McKenzie, of Laurinburg, NC and Mrs. Dan Walker, of Madison, and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Tillman
was one of the organizers and officials of the South Georgia Railway, and the Peoples National Bank, and was engaged in other
businesses. He served as President of the Rotary Club and Country Club, of Quitman, and as trustee of Mercer University, and
of Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. Funeral services were held in Quitman Wednesday.
TILLMAN, Clyde G. Harris Tillman
WAYNESVILLE - Clyde G. Harris Tillman, 92, of Waynesville died early Tuesday morning (Nov. 15, 2011) at Bayview Nursing
Home after a brief illness.Born April 24, 1919, in Cook County, she was one of the six children of Henry and Irene Griner Harris.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, Z. H. Tillman, her parents and siblings, Matilda Cory, Camilla
McKinney, Archie Harris, Arthur Harris and Leroy Harris, and a granddaughter and a son-in-law. She retired from the
Presbyterian Home in Quitman. She and her husband moved to Brantley County in 1986. She was a member of King Memorial
Baptist Church. She taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class and was instrumental in the foundation of "Super Circle," the
fellowship ministry of the senior saints. She led this ministry until her health prevented her from fulfilling the leadership role.
However, she and her husband remained active until going to Bayview. Survivors include six children and their spouses, Yvonne
Jordan, of China Grove, NC, Bobbie and Frances Tillman, of Moultrie, Ernestine and Eddie Hunnewell, of Waynesville, Frank and
Donna Tillman, of China Grove, NC, Tommy and Cheri Tillman, of Brunswick, and Timmy Tillman, of Brunswick; eight
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday evening
starting at 6 o'clock at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at KingMemorial
Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Yawn officiating. Burial will follow in Homeward Cemetery, Camden County. Pallbearers will be
Claude Edgy, Clayton "Bo" Hendricks, Greg "Rooster" King, Dayrl Whatley, Marshall Edgy and Mike Smith. Arrangements are
with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
TILLMAN, Danny Tillman
BRUNSWICK — Danny Tillman, 69, of Brunswick, passed away Monday (June 25, 2012) at his residence. The family will have a
private graveside memorial service at the Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the Rev. Marsha Cochran officiating.
He was born Sept. 28, 1942 to the late Marcus Tillman and Eula Smith, of Waycross, where he grew up. He loved to go fishing
and play golf and he was of the Methodist faith. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother. He is
survived by his loving wife, Alyne Tillman; his children, Skip (Kenna) Wiles, Chris (Jamie) Wiles, Tim (Anna) Wiles and Daphnie
(Jeff) Jones; six grandchildren, Will Wiles, Kaitlin Wiles, Jordan Wiles, Logan Wiles, Alex Jones and Britten Jones; one sister,
Sadie Harrington; one brother, Bobby Tillman; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family requests in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-272-3900. Arrangements are under the direction of Edo Miller and
Sons Funeral Home. To offer condolences, visit www.edomillerandsons.com
TILLMAN, Edgar 'Ed' Tillman
Edgar W. "Ed" Tillman died early in the morning Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2005). He was born April 13, 1933 five minutes earlier than his
identical twin, Earl. His father, Edgar, and mother, Bertie Mae Peacock, raised the boys with their sister, Josephine, on a farm
near the Forks of the Hurricane Creek, outside Blackshear. He attended Beulah Baptist Church along with many cousins, aunts,
uncles, grandparents and friends. He also attended Hurricane Elementary and Blackshear High and graduated from Berry
Academy in Rome in 1952. He had a record of perfect attendance during his 12 years of school. He broke the state half-mile
record running track at Berry. In 1952, Ed and Earl moved to Jacksonville where they worked in the Jacksonville Shipyards,
attended and graduated from Jacksonville University, where they both excelled in track. Ed attended the University of Florida
and in 1956 met his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Shuman, on a blind date on the front porch of Georgia Segal Hall. In 1956 he
began selling cars at University Chevrolet. In 1959 he opened his first car dealership in Gainesville, Fla. Along with beginning
Tillman Auto, he followed his heart to become a bi-vocational pastor. Through the years he would pastor La Crosse Baptist
Church, Hollister Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Palatka and Hollyford Baptist Church in Jacksonville. In 1975
with "$300 and a pair of jumper cables," Ed started Tillman Auto Sales which grew to three locations with 35 employees. Some
of his accomplishments include being "Grand Marshal" for the Transouth Financial 400 in Darlington in 1994, president of the
Northside Business Leaders Club, hosting President Ronald Reagan in 1982, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Small
Businessman of the Year, seven years in Chevrolet's "Society of Sales Executives," Florida's "Quality Dealer of the Year" and
was past National Secretary for the National Automobile Dealers Association. He chaired numerous functions raising money for
battered and abandoned children. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; two sons, Stephen Tillman and Stanley (Donna) Tillman; a
brother, Earl D. (Carolyn) Tillman; a sister, Josephine (James) Winters; six grandchildren, Hunter, Madison, Lauren, Brooke,
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Ryan and Kylie and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors. Funeral will be held at 7 p.m.
Thursday at Deermeadows Baptist Church, 9780 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Fla. with Dr. Michael Riley and Dr. Ron Rowe
officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 prior to the service at the church. Peeples Family Funeral Homes, North
Jacksonville Chapel, 2220 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, Fla., (904) 764-2542, is serving the Tillman family.
TILLMAN, Ella Ruth Givens Tillman
(Abstracted from 17 December 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Ella Ruth Givens Tillman, age 66, of Madison, passed at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Dec. 12. Funeral
services are Saturday at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Madison, with burial in Concord Cemetery, Greenville. She
was employed with the Florida Department of Revenue in Child Support Enforcement. At New Mt. Zion, she served in the
Senior Usher’s Ministry. She enjoyed cooking and shopping via television home shopping programs. Treasuring her love and
memory are her husband, Willie Tillman; daughter, Tanya T. (Jeffrey) Parker; son, Gene Dunbar; 5 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; 1 brother, Willie (Doris) Givens; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her
parents, Lugene and Vurneva Ross Givens; sisters, Roberta Givens and Betty G. Cherry; and brothers, Woodrow, Eugene and
Columbus Givens.
TILLMAN, George William Tillman
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 20,
2014)
George William Tillman, age 95, of Perry, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo. George
was born February 19, 1919 in Perry, FL, to Joseph and Ollie (Collins) Tillman. Mr. Tillman was a member of Southside Baptist
Church in Perry. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII and Korea at the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Mr. Tillman enjoyed Country and Bluegrass music. He is survived by his sons George Leon (Paulette) Tillman of Tallahassee and
John Arthur Tillman of Boston, MA; his 3 daughters Barbara Elizabeth Barnett of Baton Rouge, Mary Carol Davis of Perry, and
Cathy Natleen (Thomas) Sadler of Perry; 1 sister Eva Mae Shiver of Albany, GA, 17 grandchildren and numerous great
grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his
parents Joseph Dozier and Ollie Tillman, by the mother of his children Mildred Elizabeth Parker Tillman Abel, and son Richard
E. Tillman. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment will follow
in Pisgah Cemetery in Perry with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation at:
woundedwarriorproject.org . All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
TILLMAN, James P. Tillman
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 28 September 2015)
LEE: James P. Tillman, age 74, died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Tallahassee. A memorial service will be Thursday, October
1, 2015 at Beulah Baptist Church. He was born in Ware County, GA on July 17, 1941, and moved to Lee in 2005 from Waycross
GA. He retired from the US Army after serving 21 years of service. He was an aviation inspector and mechanic in the Army. He
is survived by2 sons: James L. Tillman of Lee, Jonathan Paul Tillman of Northern Kentucky; 1 daughter: Tina Pauline Tillman of
Hamilton Country, FL; 2 sisters Virginia Ruth Scurry of Hobokin and Margie Fox of Waycross; 5 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren.
TILLMAN, Laura Christine Morgan Tillman
Laura Christine Morgan Tillman, age 86, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (June 8, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House
following a short illness. Born in Blackshear, Dec. 23, 1927, she lived in Pierce County all of her life. She worked in shoe repair
at Carter South Shoe Factory and Bamboo Shoe Factory for many years. She was a housewife, taking care of her children and
numerous grandchildren. She was a member of Living River Church of God and loved to do word searches, collect dolls, cook and
can, and she enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Allen and Allie Mae Taylor
Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hyde Tillman, and by three brothers, Jhue Morgan, A.J. Morgan
and Ancil Morgan. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Ernestine (Sylvester) Scurry, of Blackshear, and Marilyn
(Freddie) Sikes, of Jesup; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Tillman and Kenneth (Darlene) Tillman, all of Blackshear; 2
brothers, James Morgan, of Blackshear, and D.J. (Gladys) Morgan, of Conyers; 2 sisters-in-law, Lois Simmons and Nell Morgan,
both of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday in the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear. Interment will be in the
Ramah Cemetery.
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TILLMAN, Marilyn E. Tillman
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, March 14, 2008)
Marilyn E. Tillman, age 51, a retired quality control inspector, died Friday, March 7, 2008. The service will be held Saturday,
March 15, at Mt. Zion AME Church No. 1,in Madison, with burial at Oakridge Cemetery. She is survived by 2 daughters, Tywanda
(Daniel) Milton of Madison, and Tammi Tillman of Jasper; 1 son, Terrance Williams of Madison; 8 grandchildren, TaVaris
Donaldson, Donoven Milton, Destinee Milton, Tre'mon Henderson, Trent Henderson, Jr., Le'Mario Tillman, Amareiyah Tillman,
Makaiyah Henderson; 2 sisters, Patricia (Joe) Williams and Sandra (Lonnie) McFarland of Madison; 2 nieces, Elizabeth Williams
of Madison, and Nikki Siplin of Gainesville; 1 nephew, Dominic Tillman of Greatfalls, MT; one great-niece, Kayla Graham; one
great-aunt, Emily Whittle; 3 aunts, Vivian James, Melba Patterson, and Charlie Mae Givens; 3 uncles, Ellis (Evelyn) Brasby,
Lovett (LaDoris) Brasby, and John R. White; and a host of loving and sorrowing cousins. Ganzy Funeral Home in charge of the
arrangements.
TILLMAN, Myra Twitty Tillman
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 17, 2011)
Mrs. Myra Twitty Tillman age 68, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2011 in Madison, FL. A memorial service will be 11:00
AM Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Beulah Baptist Church in Lee. Donations can be made to the Beulah Baptist Church
Building Fund P O Box 53 Lee, FL 32059 in lieu of flowers. She was born and raised in Tampa then her father, Andrew Jonathan
Twitty who worked for the Railroad along with her mother, Roxie Lucille Twitty and her family moved to Waycross, GA. She met
her future husband, James P. Tillman and they were married. Mr. Tillman was drafted into the military and during that time
Mrs. Tillman moved to Alabama to live with her sister until Mr. Tillman returned home to Ft. Stewart GA. They also lived in
Tampa and Waycross before moving to Lee in 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband of 50 years, James P. Tillman of Lee, two sons James Lee Tillman (Sally) of Lee, Jonathan Paul Tillman
(Sherry) of Dayton KY, a daughter, Tina Pauline Tillman (Sue) of Jennings, three sisters, Mary Lee Cumbie and Ruth Manning
both of Tampa, and Dorothy Twitty of Monticello, two sisters-in-law, Ruth Scurry and Margie Fox both of Waycross GA, 10
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, and very dear friends, Jeannie Shepherd and Jeanne Koontz. T. J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons
Funeral Home, Madison, FL 850-973-2258.
TILLMAN, William Arvil Tillman Jr.
BLACKSHEAR — William Arvil “Bill” Tillman Jr., age 65, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday (May 29, 2014) at the Hospice
Satilla-Hospice House. Born in Screven on July 18, 1948, he had lived in Pierce County most of his life. A 1967 graduate of
Blackshear High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army following his graduation and went on to serve for three years during the
Vietnam War. He was retired from Okefenokee RESA where he had worked as a video technician and attended Abundant Life
Christian Center. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He dearly loved spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. He was a son of the late William Arvil Tillman Sr. Survivors include his wife, Pat Whittle Tillman, of Blackshear; 4
daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Vicki (Alan) Jeffords, of Waycross, Selina (Archy) Bennett, of Dixie Union, Brooke Higgs, of
Waycross, and Kim Higgs, of Savannah; his mother, Rosie Carnes Tillman, of Blackshear; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law,
Charlotte Thrift and Caroline (Stanley) Blalock, all of Blackshear; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Linda) Tillman, of
Clarkesville, TN; 7 grandchildren, Austin Tillman, Tyler Sweat, Haylea Jeffords, Candace Sweat, Trista Bennett, Aaron Bennett
and Whitney Bush; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Mershon Cemetery.
TILLMAN, Willie Tillman
Willie Tillman, age 41, died in a car accident in Jefferson County, November 26, 1971. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist
Church. He was employed as a school bus driver. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae Tillman of Madison; 2 daughters, Miss
Phyllis Tillman; Miss Veronica Michelle Tillman, both of Madison; 5 sons, Willie Tillman, Jr., of Delray Beach, FL; Albert Charles
Tillman; Ivory Lee Tillman; Jackie Tillman; Otto Tillman, all four of Madison; his mother, Mrs. Christine Tillman of Madison; 2
brothers, Mack Tillman and Eugene Tillman, both of Madison; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bell Wilson of Madison; Mrs. Mamie Lue Thomas of
Greenville; 10 sisters-in-law; 4 brothers-in-law; his father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. David Tillman. Funeral services will be
held Saturday December 4th at New Canaan Baptist Church with burial in Concord Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in
TILLMAN, Zachariah Tillman
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WAYNESVILLE - Zachariah "Z. H." Tillman, 97, of Waynesville died Friday evening (Oct. 22, 2010) at Bayview Nursing Home
after an extended illness. Born in Colquitt County on Jan. 2, 1913, his parents were John and Missouri Flowers Tillman. He was
also preceded in death by a granddaughter and seven brothers, Dallas, L. B., Ernest, Mitchell, Spencer, T. J. and J. B. Tillman.
He farmed in Brooks County for many years and later worked for the City of Quitman where he retired at the age of 70. After
retiring in 1986 he moved to Brantley County. He was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church and a former deacon. "Mr. Z.
H." loved fishing and working in his yard. He especially enjoyed taking care of his grape arbors. Survivors include his wife of 75
years, Clyde Harris Tillman, of Bayview Nursing Home, Nahunta; six children and their spouses, Yvonne and Fred Jordan, of
China Grove, N. C., Ernestine and Eddie Hunnewell, of Waynesville, Bobby and Frances Tillman, of Moultrie, Frank and Donna
Tillman, of China Grove, N. C., Tommy and Cheri Tillman and Timmy Tillman, all of Brunswick; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held this evening at 6 o'clock at Frye Funeral
Home, Nahunta. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at King Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. MikeYawn
officiating. Burial will follow in Homeward Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Claude Edgy, Mike Smith, Marshal Edgy, Bo Hendrix,
Rooster King and Darrell Whatley. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Bayview Nursing Home. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
TIMMONS, Donald Eugene Timmons
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 7, 2012)
Mr. Donald Eugene Timmons, 83, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital following an extended
illness. Mr. Timmons was born May 9, 1929, in Marion, IN, to the late Lester W. Timmons and Gladys Butler Timmons. He was a
Route Serviceman for Sunbeam and Marita Bread Companies, a member of the Homerville First Baptist Church and the
Blackshear Golf Club. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Debra Vickers; one son, Bradley Timmons; one brother,
Howard Timmons; and one sister, Pearl Timmons Pence. Survivors are his wife, Betty Lou Bailey Timmons of Homerville; one
daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Gregg Sayers of Valdosta; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery L. and Lisa Timmons of
Marion, IN; six grandchildren, Amanda Kirk, Christine Davis, Olivia Wright, Abigail Timmons, Melissa Bryant, Jim Vickers; seven
great-grandchildren, Molly Davis, Kaileigh Kirk, Madison Timmons, Katelyn Wright, Payne Wright, Micah Bryant; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Memorial services for Mr. Timmons were held Thursday, November 1, at the Homerville First
Baptist Church. Memorialization was by cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Homerville First Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 497, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements
TIMMONS, Elijak Nalando Timmons
Elijak Nalando Timmons of Rt. Box 11, Brooksville, FL was found dead in his red and white Corvair with a Hillsborough County
license plate Saturday where it was parked near the Police Station. He had asked if it would be all right for him to sleep in his
car shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday as he was having starter trouble. Investigation revealed the man was dead. The body was
sent to Tallahassee for an autopsy. Death was found to be due to coronary thrombosis. The body was sent to Brooksville on
Monday.
TIMMONS, Ida Mae Timmons
Ida Mae “Sadie” Timmons was born on September 21, 1954 in Crawfordville, FL to Elizabeth Webster and John E. Timmons, Sr.
She passed away peacefully in her home in Crawfordville, FL, July 4th. At an early age, she became a member of Rocky Mount
Missionary Baptist Church in Crawfordville, FL. Ida Mae graduated from Wakulla High School in 1974. While in school, she was
active in the pep club, intramurals, drill team, chorus, and outdoor sports. She leaves to cherish her memory: four sons, Shay
(Chandra) Roberts, Carlos (Robbin) Kilpatrick, Mario Kilpatrick, all of Crawfordville, FL, and Brian (Alma) Kilpatrick of
Tallahassee, FL; one step-daughter: Salinda Thompson of Gainesville, FL; three brothers, Terry “Ted” Timmons of Blackshear,
GA, John “Bunk” Timmons, Jr. of Crawfordville, FL and Oliver Bryant of Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Bonita “Nita” James of
Madison, FL; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles other relatives and
sorrowing friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Roosevelt “Tang” Bell. Visitation will be held Friday, July 15th
from 5 to 7 PM at Rocky Mount Missionary Baptist Church, 58 Dogwood Dr., Crawfordville, FL 32327. The funeral service will be
held Saturday, July 16th at 11 AM at Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church, 1418 Sopchoppy Hwy, Sopchoppy, FL followed by
burial at Buckhorn Cemetery, Sopchoppy. Sadie is well-loved and will be remembered as an irreplaceable daughter, mother,
sister, and grandmother. Her passions were her family, church, cooking, bringing laughter, and helping others as well.
TIMMONS, James Jason Timmons Jr.
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(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 19 March 2015)
Memorial Services for James Jason "Pete" Timmons Jr. of Meigs, are Saturday, March 28 at Meigs Baptist Church. Mr.
Timmons died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville. Born August 5, 1937 in Mitchell County, he
was the son of the late James Jason Timmons Sr. and Florence Kelly Timmons. He married Sybil Simpson Rackley Timmons, who
survives, on September 26, 2002. Timmons was a retired Fork Lift Operator from Standard Brands Inc., and a United States
Air Force veteran. Other survivors include 4 daughters, Debbie Timmons Dyer, of Stoutsville, OH, Joy Timmons and Rebecca
Timmons both of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer Timmons Proctor of Macclenny, FL; 3 sons, Jimbo Timmons, Jeffrey Timmons
and Lee Timmons, all of Jacksonville, FL; 2 stepsons, Allen (Janet) Rackley of Forsyth, and Mark Rackley of Thomasville; 1
stepdaughter Connie Rackley (Ed) Ramsey of Chesapeake, VA; 2 sisters, Lois (Jack) Glausier of Meigs and Mildred Gay of
Thomasville; 3 brothers, Raymond (Brenda) Timmons of Canton, Jerry (Jeanette) Timmons, of Yulee, FL, and Glenn (Jane)
Timmons of Thomaston. He was preceded in death by a brother, J.T. Timmons. Memorials may be made to Meigs Baptist Church,
2014 North Church Street, Meigs, GA 31765
TIMMONS, Mark Elliott Timmons Sr.
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Lee: Mark Elliott Timmons Sr., age 55, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home in Lee. Funeral service will be Friday March 21,
2014 at Midway Baptist Church with burial at Midway Cemetery. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL, and was a member of
Local Union 630 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He was a Project Superintendent Manager and loved to work in Puerto Rico
where his heart was. He is survived by his parents: John and Shirley Timmons of Lee; 1 son: Mark Timmons Jr. of Groton, CT; 1
daughter: Lauren Ann Timmons of Minneapolis, MN; 2 brothers: John (Barbara) Timmons and Edward Timmons; 2 sisters: Nancy
(David) Rygwalski and Cindy Tschudi and numerous nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TIMMONS, Robert Ebb Timmons
Robert Ebb Timmons, 73, of Lamont died Tuesday at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Timmons was a
retired carpenter. He had been a longtime resident of Lamont. Funeral services were Thursday in the Lamont Baptist Church
with interment in Walker Cemetery.
TINDALL, George Inus Tindall
Mr. George Inus Tindall, age 70, a life-long resident of this county, died at his home east of Madison Sunday night. Survivors
are his wife, Mrs. G. I. Tindall, one son, G. Broward Tindall, and one daughter, Mrs. Dorman Gay, of Madison; eleven
grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. M. C. Lewis, of Daytona Beach and Mrs. L. L. Turknett, of Jacksonville, FL. Funeral services
were held Tuesday at Macedonia Church.
TINDALL, R. B. Tindall
R. B. Tindall, age 67, brother of G. I. Tindall of this county and half-brother to the late W. L. Tooke, died in Greenville, SC
Tuesday of last week, and was buried there last Wednesday. Mr. Tindall was born in Madison County, but left here when a lad of
ten years.
TINDALL, Walter Harrison Tindall
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, November 7, 1901)
Mr. Walter Harrison Tindall, the eighteen year old son of Mrs. Susan Tindall, was stricken down with hemorrhagic fever on last
Tuesday, and in spite of all medical treatment and nursing, on Thursday morning death claimed him for a victim. The deceased
was a hardworking, upright boy, trying his best by honest toil to provide for his family. in this great trial may the mother's
heart be comforted by Divine Peace. He leaves three brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. The funeral service was
conducted at the Madison cemetery on Friday morning in the presence of a number of relatives and friends.
TINDELL, Howard Tindell
Howard Tindell, three-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Tindell of the Pine Island community, died at his home Monday
afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment was in Hinsey Cemetery near Greenville.
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TINER, Clinton Tiner
HOMERVILLE, Clinton Tiner, 70, passed away Monday (Dec. 11, 2006) at Clinch Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
He was born April 10, 1936, in Clinch County, to the late Robert Tiner and Gladys Corbitt Tiner. He was a heavy equipment
operator for Bill Gregory Excavator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jonell Stover Tiner; two sons, Michael Boatright and
Ronnie Reely; two sisters, Marie Tiner Griffis and Naomi Roberts Williams; two brothers, Freddie Tiner and Downing Tiner.
Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Clara Harmer, of Wildwood, Fla., Patty Dehart, of Wildwood, Fla., and
Connie and Gary Frazier, of Ladylake, Fla.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Cheyeene Mullis and Jeff and Shelia Tiner, both of
Wildwood, Fla.; three sisters, Lethann Strickland, of Argyle, Nell Pierce and Alice Altman, both of Travisville; five brothers,
David Tiner and Henry Tiner, both of Travisville, Harold Tiner and Colon Tiner, both of Homerville, and Bob Tiner, of
Mississippi, 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Place
of Blessings Church of God in Argyle. Burial will be at Camp Branch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Manor. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the Funeral Home. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville is serving the Tiner Family.
TINSLEY, Blanche Hunter Tinsley
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 28, 2014)
Blanche Hunter Tinsley, age 71, of Boston was born on October 15, 1942 in Pavo to the late Warren Hunter and Lois Vonier
Hunter. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was former manager of Benny’s Grocery in Pavo. Mrs. Tinsley departed this life on
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her home. Survivors to cherish her memory are her 2 sons James Randy Strickland and Edgar
Warren Strickland both of Boston; 2 daughters Brenda Gail Causey of Boston and Sherry Lee Blanchard of Thomasville; 2
grandchildren, Delisa Lynn Barrow and Ashley Renee Blanchard; 3 great-grandchildren Emma Ray Barrow, Gafin Lee Williams and
Livia Renee Harrison; 2 brothers Lawrence Hunter and Bobby Hunter, both of Pavo; 5 sisters Elsie Redfearn of Pavo, Marceline
Jones of Donalsonville, Faye Hiers of Moultrie, Marie Sherrod and Margie Sumner both of Pavo. She was preceded in death by
her son Jason Paul Strickland.
TINSLEY, E. T. Tinsley
Funeral services for Rev. E. T. Tinsley, pastor of the Shiloh colored Baptist Church of this city and of churches in Taylor
County, who died at his home at Greenville Saturday, May 19th, were held last Friday afternoon at Greenville. Rev. Tinsley was
prominent in church circles, and a large number of ministers and church officials from elsewhere attended the funeral, along
with his friends and relatives. Nine cars of people came from Miami, four from Orlando, and three from Sumter, SC. More
than five hundred automobiles were at the funeral, and the number of attendees was estimated at more than a thousand.
TIPPETT, James W. Tippett, Sr.
James W. Tippett, Sr., age 57, prominent farmer of Suwannee County died April 17 in Madison County Memorial Hospital of a
heart attack. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Michael Soltis, of Pittsburgh, PA; three sons, J. W. Tippett, Jr., of the USS
Roosevelt; J. A. and C. A. Tippett, both on the USS Henderson, and two brothers, J. T. Tippett and N. N. Tippett, both of Lee.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Mt. Hilliard Church in Suwannee County with interment in the church cemetery.
TIPPETT, John L. Tippette Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 10 October 2015)
John L. Tippette Jr., age 53, of Lee, FL, passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday Oct 10, 2015. Mr. Tippette was born
in Lowndes County GA on October 23, 1961 to John LaRue Tippette Sr. and Linda Gayle Smith Tippette. The family will receive
friends Monday October 12 at LaRue and Linda's home in Lee.
TIPPINS, Lucille Roundtree Dixon Tippins
OFFERMAN — Lucille Roundtree Dixon Tippins, 77, died Friday (March 10, 2006) at her residence, following a short fight with
cancer, surrounded by her loving and caring family. A native of Pierce County, she had lived in Offerman since 1959. She was a
retired seamstress and a member of the Offerman Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Roundtree and
Cassie Bowman Roundtree. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Dixon, second husband, Ira Cason, and third
husband, William Charles Tippins; one son, Mitchell Kenneth "Mickey" Dixon; two brothers, Kenneth Roundtree and Harold
Roundtree; and one sister, Faye Harris. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David McQuaig, of
Waycross, and Barbara and Timmy Morgan, of Offerman; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Carol Dixon, of Broxton; five
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sisters and brothers-in-law, Nada and Oscar Harris, of Patterson, Wynell Green, of Waycross, Vera and Doc Braddock, of
Brunswick, Evon and Marshall Dixon, of Offerman, and Kathryn and Claude Hickox, of Blackshear; three brothers and sisters-inlaw, Gilbert and Tamma Lee Rountree, of Patterson, Junior and Frances Roundtree, of Blackshear, and Felton and Bobbie Nell
Roundtree, of Homerville; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. A funeral was scheduled for 11
this morning at the Offerman Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Enon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum Funeral Home of
Waycross and Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville is serving the Tippins Family.
TIPTON, Katelynn Brooke Tipton
Katelynn Brooke Tipton, infant, of Perry, died Friday, March 1, 2013 in Tallahassee. Katelynn was born March 1, 2013 in
Tallahassee, FL, to Richard Tipton and Lauren Raulerson. She is survived by her mother Lauren Brooke Raulerson of Perry,
father Richard Lee Tipton III of Perry; maternal grandparents Harvey E. and Alice Jane Raulerson of Perry; paternal
grandparents Richard Lee Tipton, Jr., St. Augustine, FL. and Lorena Diane Ratliff of Perry; Godmother Sheryl Denise Hudson of
Perry; great grandmothers Annie Belle Raulerson of Perry and Patricia Diane Cook of Perry; Aunt Erin Raulerson of Perry and 3
cousins. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
TISBY, Loretha Tisby
Loretha Tisby was born Dec. 21, 1931 in Pierce County to the late John Tisby Sr. and Orlando Harris Tisby. She was the fifth of
seven children. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Eartha Lee Scretchen, Claudette Williams, Elizabeth Williams, two
brothers, John Tisby Jr., Freddie Tisby, three nieces, Claudia Cooper, Lilliam Williams, Lawanda Stinson, and two nephews,
Byron Johnson and Freddie Johnson Jr. She entered into eternal rest Thursday (June 11, 2015) at Orange Park Medical Center
in Orange Park, FL. She attended the public schools in Waycross, and graduated from Center High School. At an early age she
gave her life to Christ and became a member of the First Born Church of the Living God. She relocated to Brooklyn, NY for
several years and was very active in church work. She later moved back to Waycross to care for her mother. She resumed her
duties as an active member of the First Born Church. She later joined Congregational First Born Church. She was known for
raising large offerings for various church functions, she also loved to cook and be of service to others. She is survived by 1
sister, Bernice Johnson, of Waycross; nieces and nephews, Dorothy Davis, John (Johnnie) Green, Willie Fred (Gwen) Williams,
Rudolph Williams, Sheila Williams and Sebrina (Ralph) Williams, all of Jacksonville, FL, Gregory Williams and John Williams, both
of Orlando, FL, James (Renee) Williams, Patricia (Harold) McCutchen, of Atlanta, Barbara (Larry) Hannans, Shari Chatman,
Gregory (LaResa) Tisby and Wanda Tisby, all of Waycross, Stephanie Eleam, of Somerset, NJ, Michael Williams, Linda Williams,
Linda Williams and Eddie Lee (Kim) Scretchen all of Brooklyn, NY, and Susie Williams of Statesboro; and a host of other
relatives. A celebration of life service will be Saturday at Congregational First Born Church, 822 Morton Ave., Waycross. Burial
and committal service will be held in Oakland Cemetery.
TISON, Helen Monett Allen Tison
Mrs. Helen Monett Allen Tison, 79, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010, in the Heritage Healthcare of Valdosta. Mrs.
Tison was born January 29, 1931 in Hahira, to the late Talmadge Barton and Maude Touchton Barton. She was a member of the
Edith Baptist Church and had worked for the Clinch County School Board and St. Regis Paper Company and was manager of the
Cypress Creek Blueberry Farm. She was the widow of Bob Tison and was preceded in death by one step-son, Don Tison and one
brother, Wallace Barton. Survivors are one daughter, Denise “Sissy” Allen Huelsnitz of Valdosta; one son, Franklin Marion
“Jabo” Allen, Jr. of Fargo; one step-daughter, Suzanne Tison of Fargo; two step-sons, Cecil Tison of Leesburg, Fla. and Troy and
Karen Tison of Pendergrass, GA; step-daughter-in-law, Pam Tison of Homerville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Dr.
Joseph Houston of Valdosta, Betty and Dr. Gene Giles of Blakely, GA and Bobbi Spikes of Fargo; 10 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Tison were held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Edith
Baptist Church in Fargo. Interment was in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Tison family.
TISON, Stephen Timothy Tison
Stephen Timothy "Tim" Tison, 55, of Ellijay, died Wednesday (June 4,2008) at his residence. He was born June 14, 1952, in
Waycross, son of the late Renna (Hargrave) Tison and Joseph Wiley Tison, of Millwood. He was a graduate of Ware County High
School and at age 18 was employed with CSX Transportation Co. as an engineering supervisor. In 1996, he began employment
with Titan Fasteners in Brunswick, and then moved to Ellijay in 1998, working as a maintenance and project manager until the
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Titan Fasteners plant closed. At that time he retired because of illness. Better known as "Tim," he was much loved by his family
and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special niece, Gretchen Bagbey. He is survived by his wife of 14
years, Judith Ann Looker Tison, of Ellijay; two daughters, Mary Breanna (Tison) Mead, of Rome, and Katherine Alicia (Tison)
Glen, of Cedartown; one son, Joseph Milton Tison, of Rome; grandchildren, Fairleigh Hart Glen, Mary Katherine Mead and Mason
Benjamin Mead; a step-son, Mathew Jasper, of Cumming; a stepdaughter, Amanda Jasper, of Athens; a sister, Joann Bagbey
(Larry), of Millwood; and a nephew, Chris Bagbey. A memorial service was held Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Logan Funeral Home
Chapel in Ellijay with Dr. David Drake officiating. Arrangements were with Logan Funeral Home and Chapel of Ellijay.
TITCHER, Jacquelyn L. Titcher
BLACKSHEAR – Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lawrence Titcher, 70, died Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 24, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical
center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A native of Fayette County, W.Va., she had lived in Pierce County for the
last several years. She was a former executive secretary for the West Virginia Board of Nursing and was of the Presbyterian
faith. She was a member of the Blackshear Exchange Club and a volunteer at the Blackshear Library. She founded the West
Virginia Hillbilly Hot Dog Social for all West Virginians living in Pierce and surrounding counties. She was a daughter of the late
Charlotte Booth Owens and was also preceded in death by two aunts, Billie Voight and Ann Stephenson. Survivors are a
daughter, Kimberly Good, of St. Albans, W.Va.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Andy and Vicki Titcher, of North Augusta, S.C.,
and Dana Titcher and Jodi Johnson, of Blackshear; seven grandchildren, Crystal Good, Kara Good, Lindsey Good, Drew Titcher,
Ashley Titcher, Sarah Titcher and Holly Titcher; four great-grandchildren; several other relatives and numerous friends.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. The body will be taken to West Virginia where there will be
family visitation Sunday evening from 6 until 8 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home in Cross Lanes, W.Va. A memorial service will be
held Monday morning at 11 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, Ga.
31502. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson Treadwell.com Arrangements are with
Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home.
TOAL, Marta E. Toal
Marta E. Toal, age 54, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born
on September 1, 1958 in Homerville, GA to Moses and Juanita (Joyce) Toal. She was a member of the United Pentecostal
Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Moses Toal and by a sister, Miriam Anderson. She is survived by her mother,
Juanita Toal of Statenville, GA; a son, Joseph Brennon Seago, of Valdosta, GA; her grandchildren, Jonathan Hayden Seago,
Jordan Alex Seago, Hannah Brooke Seago, sisters & brother-in-law, Melanie Toal of Ray City, GA; Melisa Thomas (Bruce) of
Naylor, GA; Marcia Anderson (Raymond) of Valdosta, GA; and numerous nieces & nephews. As per her wishes she will be
cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
TODD, Barbara Ann Turner Todd
FOLKSTON — Barbara Ann Turner Todd, age 73, of Folkston, passed away Friday (Aug. 21, 2015) in Jacksonville, FL. She was
born Oct. 2, 1941 in Charlton County to the late Jesse Edward Turner Sr. and Odell Johnson Turner. She was a member of Sand
Hill Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a founding member of the Racepond Station No. 3
Volunteer Fire Department. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and loved family gatherings, cooking, her beloved
pets and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Willie Todd; children, Debra (Buddy) Mizell, Don (Elaine)
Todd; four grandchildren, Melissa Cook, Clifton (Kalee) Todd, Kristen (Jay) Steedley and Haley Todd; three greatgrandchildren, Jared Cook, Grayson Todd and Landry Steedley; a brother, Charlie (Elizabeth) Turner; two sisters, Lynne
(Charlie) Crews, Brenda Espinueva; a brother-in-law, Virgil Crews; a sister-in-law, Anita Turner; and a number of other relatives
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Ruth Crews and two brothers, Jesse Turner and Lott
Turner. The funeral is Monday at Sand Hill Baptist. Burial will follow in Racepond Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
TODD, Beatrice Lee Todd
Beatrice Lee Todd, age 81, of Waycross, died Monday (July 20, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born
in Offerman to the late Ira Lee and Mildred Griffin Lee. She had made Ware County her home for most of her life. She was a
homemaker and a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and cook. She loved making sure her
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family and anyone who came to visit her did not leave hungry. She was a very hard working, loving woman, seldom finding time to
rest, she was always on her feet, staying busy, cooking, cleaning or caring for her family. She will forever be remembered as a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Alton Percy Todd, a son, Alton Carl Todd, a daughter, Betty Lorene Pittman, and three brothers, Bill Lee, Harold Lee
and Virgil Lee. She is survived by 2 daughters, Sandra Todd (Britt) Meeks, of Waycross, Virginia Todd Corbitt, of Waycross;
her grandchildren, Kelly Strickland, Kerri Strickland (Justin) Hall, Alton Carl Todd Jr., Shawn Todd, Michelle Todd Spicer, Eric
Crews, Christina Crews, Carlton (Rachel) Hunt, Gene Hunt; her great-grandchildren, Jenna Strickland, Carlie Spicer, Brandon
Spicer, Allison Spicer, Trinity Crews, Audree Molina, Brittany Hunt, Ashley Renee, Candice Hunt, Heather Hunt; 1 brother,
James (Dana) Lee, of Leesburg, FL; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral
will be Thursday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
TODD, Delmar ‘Dale’ Todd
Delmar Oscar “Dale” Todd, 48, died Tuesday (June 26, 2012) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Waycross after an extended
illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross and was a 1981 graduate of Waycross High School where he played
football. He was self-employed in mobile home setup and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his
daughter, Courtney Renee Todd, of Waycross; his former wife, Ramona Todd, of Waycross; his parents, Oscar and Carolyn
Griffin Todd, of Waycross; one brother, Michael Todd (wife Delores), of Folkston; three nephews, Nicholas Todd, of Folkston,
Justin Todd (wife Crystal), of Fayetteville, and Alex Todd, of Folkston; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga. 31501.
TODD, Eldine Todd, Sr.
Eldine Todd Sr., 67, of Waycross, died Thursday (Sept. 22, 2005) morning at Satilla Medical Center in Waycross after a long
illness. The Brantley County native, was the son of Mrs. Lorena Todd, of Schlatterville. He was of the Baptist faith and had
been a diesel mechanic for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was preceded in death by a
son, Wendell Todd, and a daughter, Cathy Gail Todd. Including his mother, he is survived by his three sons and their wives,
Ferrell and Sissy Todd Sr., Eldine and Janice Todd Jr. and Ronnie Todd, all of Waycross; nine grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one sister, Lou Anderson, of Jesup; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be tonight at the
funeral home starting at 7. Graveside funeral with military honors and the Rev. Teke Dixon officiating will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
TODD, John David Todd
John David Todd, 36, brother of Mrs. Hybert Hendry, of Madison, died at his home in Valdosta Sunday of a heart attack. He
was born and lived in Valdosta all his life. He was a Veteran of World War II and of the Korean Conflict. Besides his sister, he
is survived by his mother and two brothers, all of Valdosta. Funeral services were held Monday in Valdosta.
TODD, Roy Ollie Todd
(Abstracted from the July 16, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Roy Ollie Todd, age 72, of Blackshear, passed away Monday (July 14, 2014) at St. Vincent’s Medical
Center, Riverside, following a short illness. Born in Blackshear on Aug. 20, 1941, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was
the owner/operator of Roy Todd Logging, Inc. and was a member of Laura Chapel Baptist Church. He loved to fish and hunt and
enjoyed sharing his love for both with his children and grandchildren. He was kind of like a gentle giant. He had a heart for
family and helping anyone in need and never looked for recognition. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who
lived by example and taught his family well. He was a son of the late Herman Charles Todd and Lula Alma Brown and Joe Griner.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Hall and Ora Lee Lowman, and by two brothers, Alfred Todd and Billy
Todd. Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years, Rose Anne Smith Todd, of Blackshear; his daughter and son-in-law, Mysti
(Archie) Clough, of Pierce County; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Joey (Melissa) Todd and Jonathan (Brandi) Todd, all of
Blackshear; 3 sisters, Catherine (Thomas) Corbitt, of Dublin, Mildred (Dennis) Brune, of Atlanta, and Hendra Turbeville, of
Hilliard, FL; 2 brothers, Johnny (Joann) Todd, of Waycross and Statesboro, and David (Billie) Hickox, of Callahan, FL; 5
grandchildren, Jackson Clough, Joshua Todd, Jessica Todd, Kaden Todd and Elena Isabelle Clough; special nieces, Barbara (Bill)
Bowen, of Waycross, Patricia (Kelly) Adams, of Atlanta, Abby (Stan) Howell, of Blackshear, and Amanda (Ervin) Varnadore, of
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Waycross; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday morning at First Baptist Church.
Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.
TODD, Thomas William Todd
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL March 25, 2015)
Thomas “Tommy” William Todd, age 68, of Perry, FL, passed away March 25, 2015, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in
Tallahassee. Tommy was born September 30, 1946 in Beckley, WV, to the late Donald Todd and Ruth (Crain) Todd. Tommy was a
member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Perry. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his
family at cookouts, he was a member of the Perry Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge, he also enjoyed cabinet and carpentry work,
fishing, hunting, electrical work and iron work. Tommy was preceded in death by one daughter Rhonda Jack, and his father and
mother in law, J. D. and Christine Cruce. Tommy is survived by his wife of 34 years Reba (Cruce) Todd of Perry, FL, 2 daughters:
Donna (David) Land and Chantelle (Brian) Johnson, both of Perry, 1 son Alan King of Houston, TX, 3 brothers: Donnie (Pat) Todd,
David (Arlene) Todd, and Shannon (Nancy) Todd, brothers-in-law: L. M. (Bessie) Cruce, J. W. (Derry) Cruce, Jerry (Mary) Cruce,
and Richard (Carol) Cruce, 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Interment will follow in Hendry Cemetery in Shady Grove.
TODD, Walter M. Todd
Walter M. Todd of Valdosta Rt. 5, died Tuesday December 29. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Julian
Maddox, a sister, is among his survivors. Burial was in the church cemetery.
TOLAR, Joette V. Tolar
Joette V. Tolar, age 82, of Sandy Springs, GA, died Saturday, May 10, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Burrl H. Tolar;
daughter and son-in-law, William and Cynthia Cheek; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandy Tolar; and grandchildren Steven
Cheek, Catherine Tolar, Clay Tolar, and Alan Tolar. Mrs. Tolar worked for 35 years as Secretary and Treasurer with Tolar
Construction. She was devoted to her family and found occasion to celebrate with family often. She enjoyed trips to the beach
and travel with family. As a generous benefactor to so many, she was always there to provide a helping hand. She will be dearly
missed. A funeral service will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Sandy Springs Chapel 136 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph House of Hope through
Dunwoody Baptist Church.
TOLAR, Miss Lilla Tolar
Miss Lilla Tolar, age 62, died Monday in a West Florida hospital after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Hamilton County. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Walter Meeks, of Jasper; two nieces, Mrs. Horace Hurst, of Orlando; and
Mrs. James Cason, of Madison; three nephews, George T. Tolar, of Madison; Paul Tolar, of Tallahassee; and Burrl Tolar, of
Atlanta; and 14 great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in
Hamilton County with interment in the church cemetery.
TOLAR, Paul Andrew Tolar
Paul Andrew Tolar, age 88, of Moultrie, GA and formerly of Tallahassee, St. Augustine and Madison, FL, died July 18, 2014. Paul
was born October 2, 1925 in Hamilton County, FL to Lewis and Nella Allen Tolar. Paul was a WWII Navy veteran and a member
of the USS LSM-LSMR Association. He was a charter member of Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, a former member
of Faith Baptist Church in Madison, FL, and currently a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Moultrie. Paul owned and operated
Paul Tolar Heating & Air Conditioning in St. Augustine for over 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; Lewis Tolar,
Nella Tolar Colvin and Noah Colvin (stepfather); a daughter, Beverly Tolar Braswell; his brothers, George Tolar and Archie
Colvin; and a sister, Detha Hurst. Paul was united in marriage on October 27, 1950 in Tallahassee to his wife, Louise Kittrell
Tolar, who resides in Moultrie. He is also survived by 1 son, Paul (Patricia) B. Tolar of Moultrie; 1 daughter, Pamela (Mark
William) Tolar Johnson of Harpers Ferry, WV; 1 brother, Burrl Tolar of Atlanta; his 2 sisters, Vercie Cason and Udean Williams,
both of Madison, FL; grandchildren, Buck and Lance Andrew Braswell, Kirstin Johnson Fritz, Mark Andrew Johnson, Lydia
Johnson, Samuel Paul Johnson, and Anna Hall; and his great-grandchildren, Emilee and Laura Braswell, Blake and Mia Braswell,
and Alexander and Gideon Fritz. Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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Interment will take place in Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children's
Home.
TOLBERT, Bishop Samuel Tolbert
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County New June 13, 2012)
Bishop Samuel Tolbert of Homerville passed this life Saturday, June 2, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville. He was
born March 20, 1932, in Jackson Gap, Alabama, to the late Johnny Tolbert and the late Ellen Crayton Tolbert. He confessed to
Christ at an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in Jackson Gap, in his early 20's. Later he resided in Homerville.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rosa Lewis, Cora Mae Tolbert, and Nina Tolbert Cannon; three brothers, John Eddie
Tolbert, Tommy Joe Tolbert and Willie Mike Tolbert; and two children, Barbara J. Evans and Will Sam Tolbert. He is survived
by his wife, Arlisa Tolbert; nine children, Calvin Tolbert, Betty Tolbert, Barbara Hall, Clinton L. Evans, Mary Doris Evans and
Marily Preston; one brother Billy Lee Tolbert (Mozell); one sister, Alberta Tolbert Burns; two aunts, Mary Head and Inez Burns;
62 grandchildren; a very special friend, Ora D. Bolden; and a host of great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; in-laws; and
friends. Home going services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Homerville.
Officiating was Pastor Willie Bell. Burial followed in Pine Forrest Cemetery. Final rites were entrusted to Harrington Funeral
Home.
TOLBERT, Edric Shranden Tolbert
Edric Shranden Tolbert, 18, died Monday (May 29, 2006) as the result of an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of
Clinch County and attended Clinch County High School. He graduated Friday, May 26. He was a football player and had received
a scholarship to play at East Central Community College in Mississippi this fall. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors are his mother and step-father, Anethiette Carter and Curtis Myles Sr., of Homerville; father and step-mother,
Edward and Nancy Tolbert, of Homerville; five sisters, Tessica Williamson, Simeyon Edith, Peaches Taylor, all of Homerville,
Taleshaa and Quita Myles, both of Elimra, N.Y.; three brothers, Roosevelt Sirmans, Curtis Myles Jr., and Tyree Taylor, all of
Homerville; eight nieces and nephews; and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m., at the
Lighthouse Assembly of God. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 9, from 6 until
9 p.m. at the funeral home. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Tolbert family.
TOLBERT, Edward Lee Tolbert
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County New June 13, 2012)
Edward Lee Tolbert, 47, of Homerville, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Homerville to Billy Lee
Tolbert Sr. and Mozell Johnson Tolbert. His formal education was received from the Clinch County public school system. He was
a member of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church and was a former employee of Bway Corporation. Survivors include his parents, Billy
Lee Tolbert Sr. and Mozell J. Tolbert of Homerville; five sisters, Elizabeth G. Watson, Laketta Tolbert, Bobbie D. Tolbert,
Bessie L. Tolbert and Martiele L. Marshall (Shannon) all of Homerville; three brothers, Billy L. Tolbert Jr. (Janice), Nathaniel
Tolbert (Barbara) and John S. Tolbert (Elizabeth) all of Homerville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
TOLBERT, Elwood Lee Tolbert
HOMERVILLE — A celebration of life service for Elwood “Edward” Lee Tolbert, 47, of Homerville, will be held Saturday at 3
p.m. at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church with the church pastor, the Rev. Gregory Lordnum, delivering words of comfort. Interment
will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The body will lie in repose at the church Saturday from 1 p.m. to the hour of service. Visitation
will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. He was born July 2, 1964, in Homerville to Billy Lee
Tolbert Sr. and Mozell Johnson Tolbert. He died Thursday (June 7, 2012) at his residence. His formal education was received
from the Clinch County public school system and he graduated from Clinch County High in 1985. He was a member of Brown
Chapel A.M.E. Church. He was a former employee of B-Way Corporation, Dollar General Corporation, Hardee’s Restaurant and
Mullis Manor Health Care. He departed this life Thursday (June 7, 2012) after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by a
son, Edrica Tolbert. Those left to cherish his memories include his parents, Billy Lee Tolbert Sr. and Mozell J. Tolbert, of
Homerville; three children that he raised, Tessica Williamson, of Homerville, Simeyone Edith, of TX, and Martez Simmons, of
Homerville; five grandchildren, Tikeem Williamson, Edricianna Williamson, Samuel Clark, all of Homerville, Tikerha Edith and
Kiaisen Edith, both of TX; five sisters, Elizabeth Gail Watson, Laketta Tolbert, Bobbie D. Tolbert, Bessie L. Tolbert and
Martiele L. Marshall (Shannon), all of Homerville; three brothers, Billy Leon Tolbert Jr. (Janice), Nathaniel Tolbert (Barbara)
and John Sammy Tolbert (Elizabeth), all of Homerville; three aunts, Alberta Burns (Bud), of Jackson Gap, Ala., Mary Alice Bell
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(K.C0) and Ava Neil McKnight (Ulysees), both of Homerville; an uncle, Ozell Johnson Jr., of Sacramento, Calif.; special god
mother, Ora Dee Bolden, of Homerville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being
received at his parent’s residence, 3242 Pearson Highway, Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral
Home of Homerville.
TOLBERT, John E. Tolbert Sr.
A celebration of life service for John E. Tolbert Sr. will be held Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold
McKinney Drive. Interment will be in Pine Forest cemetery, Homerville. He was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late
Claude Tolbert Sr. and Mollie Williams Tolbert. He was known for his beautiful singing voice and outgoing personality. He
received his formal education from the public school system of Daytona Beach, FL and graduated from Campbell Street High
School in 1960. He graduated from Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL, in 1964 with a degree in education. While a
collegian, he traveled extensively with the glee club and was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Upon graduation, he
entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1964 to 1966. After his honorable discharge, he began a career with the federal
government helping to start the Head Start program in Alabama (starting in Montgomery 1966 and then Birmingham 1970. He
moved on to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (now Health and Human Services) where he served as deputy
director for the Southeast Region. After retiring from the federal government, he founded his own construction company —
John Tolbert Site Development, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, which he operated until his retirement in Waycross. He took great
pride in being able to offer assistance and a word of wisdom to those in need. A lover of good food and better conversation, he
was a ready resource to share his experiences as a world traveler and connoisseur of both the common and uncommon. In his
later years, he became a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and continued to advocate for the rights of veterans.
He transitioned to glory on Sunday (Oct. 12, 2014) at his residence in Waycross. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by three brothers, Samuel Tolbert Sr., the Rev. Joseph Tolbert Sr. and William Tolbert. His family and friends will
always remember him as a warm and giving person with a melodic singing voice. Those left to cherish his memory include his 2
sons, John Tolbert Jr., of Atlanta, Claude Tolbert II (Brett), of Mountain View, CA; 3 grandchildren, Tiana Ford, Gabrielle
Tolbert and Jarrett Tolbert; a brother, Claude Tolbert Jr., of West Palm Beach, FL; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
TOLBERT, Samuel Tolbert
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, June 13, 2012)
Samuel Tolbert of Homerville passed this life Saturday, June 2, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born
March 20, 1932, in Jackson Gap, AL, to the late Johnny Tolbert and the late Ellen Crayton Tolbert. He confessed to Christ at
an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in Jackson Gap, in his early 20's. Later he resided in Homerville. He was
preceded in death by three sisters, Rosa Lewis, Cora Mae Tolbert, and Nina Tolbert Cannon; tree brothers, John Eddie Tolbert,
Tommy Joe Tolbert and Willie Mike Tolbert; and two children, Barbara J. Evans and Will Sam Tolbert. He is survived by his
wife, Arlisa Tolbert; nine children, Calvin Tolbert, Betty Tolbert, Barbara Hall, Clinton L. Evans, Mary Doris Evans and Marily
Preston; one brother Billy Lee Tolbert (Mozell); one sister, Alberta Tolbert Burns; two aunts, Mary Head and Inez Burns; 62
grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and in-laws. Homegoing services were held Saturday,
June 9, 2012 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Homerville. Burial followed in Pine Forrest Cemetery. Final rites were entrusted
to Harrington Funeral Home.
TOLBERT, Willie Sam Tolbert
Funeral for Willie Sam Tolbert, 45, who died Sunday (June 10, 2007), will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Assembly of
God Church in Homerville with his father, Elder Sam Tolbert, giving the eulogy. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Friends
may call at the Tolbert residence, 127 Reddick St. He was a native of Homerville where he attended public schools and
graduated from Clinch County High School in 1980. His mother was the late Janie Mae Tolbert. He was also preceded in death
by his stepmother, Sarah Tolbert, and a sister, Barbara Dunbar. He was a former employee of the city of Homerville. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his father, Elder Sam Tolbert (Alicia), of Homerville; four children, Jonathan
Tolbert, Sam Tolbert and James Clark, of of Homerville, and Charity Williams, of Valdosta; five sister, Mary Doris Evans and
Marilyn M. Preston, both of Lansing, Mich., Betty Tolbert and Mary Tolbert, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Barbara Hall, of
Homerville; four brothers, Clinton Evans (Marie), of Lansing, Mich., Kenneth E. Evans, of Valdosta, Calvin Tolbert (Pam), of
Jacksonville, Fla., and Kevin Tolbert, of Homerville; one grandchild; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, of Homerville.
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TOLLES, Zonira Tolles
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, December 31, 2008
Zonira "Zee" Tolles, age 89, passed away Sunday afternoon, in Tallahassee, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. R. Y. Hunter, of Crescent City. Graveside services will be held at Eliam Cemetery in Melrose, Dec. 31, 2008. Mrs. Tolles
graduated from Florida State College for Women in 1940. After teaching for two years in Melrose, she moved with her
husband, Fremont W. Tolles, to New Haven and then to Naugatuck, CT. In the early 1950's, they returned to Florida to live in
Keystone Heights. She was active in community organizations, and led a Girl Scout troop for a number of years. She published
two books on the history of the Melrose area, Shadows on the Sand and Bonnie Melrose. Mrs. Tolles was predeceased by her
husband and her parents. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth H. Sims of Madison; sister-in-law, Inez T. Clark of Southbury,
CT; nieces and nephews, Guy Sims and Carl Sims Jr. of Madison, Durlie Barati of Tallahassee, Howard Sims of Ft. Lauderdale,
Agnes Hite of Springfield, VA, Hunter Sims of Flower Mound, TX, Alan Clark of Palmetto, and Sharon Clark of Southbury, CT.
TOMLIN, Malcolm Tomlin
Malcolm “Mack” Tomlin, age 90, died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, following a brief illness.
He was a native of Pierce County, but lived most of his adult life in Dade County, FL, where he worked in the construction
industry until he retired. He later moved back to Pierce County, where he participated in activities with the Pierce County
Senior Citizen group. He also love to play the scratch-off games and walking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis
and Ardella Cobbs-Tomlin. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Loraine Tomlin, two sisters, four brothers, three
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He leaves to mourn his passing, 6 children, James (Nataline) Edwards, Shirley
Smith, Dr. Malcolm (Patricia) Tomlin, ViDella McCray, Thomas Tomlin, and Claudette (Joseph) Irvine; 2 sisters, Etta Mae Eaddy
and Bertha Bacon; 28 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; 77 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and
cousins. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 5413 Marshall Drive, Saturday. The funeral will be Saturday at Rainge
Memorial Funeral Home. Arrangements are with Rainge Memorial Funeral Home of Blackshear.
TOMLIN, Melvina Tomlin
Melvina Tomlin, 86, of Clinch Healthcare Center in Homerville, formerly of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday morning (Feb 27,
2007) after a lengthy illness. Friends and family are being received at the home of her daughter, Betty Permenter, 845
Sycamore St., Blackshear. Funeral arrangements and a complete list of survivors will be announced later by Rainge Memorial
Chapel, Inc., Blackshear.
TOMLINSON, Ben Wallace Tomlinson
Ben Wallace Tomlinson passed away on Saturday, November 21, after a short illness in Irving, TX. He was born on November 3,
1931, in Lanier County, GA to Ben and Daisy Tomlinson. He grew up with two beloved siblings, Juanita and Cecil. Ben was a part of
a large extended family with deep roots in farming, the timber industry, and religious life in this community. He made his
profession of faith as a young boy at Camp Creek Baptist Church in Clinch County. He later became a member of Lakeland First
Baptist Church where his faith was further grounded. Ben Wallace graduated from Lanier County High School where he was an
honor student and an outstanding basketball player. He set his sights on a coaching career. He left high school to attend
Georgia Military Academy and then Norman Park Baptist Junior College. In his sophomore year, his father was tragically killed
in a car accident. His brother, Cecil encouraged him to go to Texas at Marshall and play football at Texas Baptist College. It
didn’t work out. Ben always felt like it was God’s will for him to enter the mission field. He met a beautiful girl at TBC. He and
Bettie were soon married and began their life in service in the mission field. After their marriage they moved to Strawberry
Point, CA where he received his Master of Divinity degree at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. They were blessed with
five children and left California December of 1965 on the ship, President Roosevelt. They spent two weeks traveling to Taiwan
to serve as missionaries. Ben and Bettie retired as missionaries in December 1997 and returned to Irving, TX. He continued to
actively serve in the ministry at First Baptist Church of Dallas until he retired from the ministry. Perhaps one could sum up his
life in many words, but a few will be mentioned here – Christian, humanitarian, athlete, family man, lover of people, gentle
person, and most of all – preacher. It was a good life. He leaves many loving survivors; they include his loving wife Bettie of
Irving, Texas; daughter, Joy (Ed) Pike of Galena, OH; son, Bob (Jeanie) Tomlinson of Spokane, WA; son, David (Marish)
Tomlinson of Mellet, Belgium; daughter, Cynthia (Bruce) Collotta of West Roxbury, MA; daughter, Malinda (Jessie) Macias of
Yakima, WA; grandchildren include, Samuel Marish, Christopher Collotta, Ben Collotta, Jennifer Collotta, Rachel (Micco) Seguro,
David Macias, Jessica (Wesley) Salazar, Heather Tomlinson, Lindsey Tomlinson, Daniel Pike, Machenzia Pike, and Trevor Pike.
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Services were held at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Burial followed in Leagueville, TX.
Browns Memorial Funeral Home served the Tomlinson family.
TOMLINSON, C. D. Tomlinson
C. D. Tomlinson, longtime resident of Madison, but of recent years living at Lloyd, died suddenly Saturday. He was stricken at
the dinner table and died before arrival at a Tallahassee hospital. Mr. Tomlinson was engaged in the banking business in Madison
for many years and also was a member of the Madison Town Council for several terms. Later he was in the lumber business and
engaged in the growing of Sea Island cotton. Of more recent years he had been connected with the Secretary of State’s office
in Tallahassee. Survivors include his wife: four sons, John Pafford, of Madison, Harry, of Boston, GA, Charles D. of Opelika, AL
and William, of Tallahassee; seventeen grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Cobb, of Baltimore, MD and Mrs. Rosa
Williams of Green Cove Springs. Services were held at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
TOMLINSON, Charles D. Tomlinson, Jr.
After an illness of several weeks, Charles D. Tomlinson, Jr., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Tomlinson, passed away at the
home of his parents in this city Monday night shortly after dark. The baby was attacked with measles some time back, but
improved, when other complications arose and after days of anxiety and watching, the soul of the little one took its flight. The
body was sent to the old home of Mr. Tomlinson at Milltown, GA, where the interment was held.
TOMLINSON, Donald Hugh Tomlinson, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA January 13, 2015)
Donald Hugh Tomlinson, Sr., Don, as affectionately known by most, left his earthly vessel to be with his savior on Tuesday
January 13, 2015 after a valiant fight to remain with his beloved family. He will be remembered most as a devoted family man
who counted his loving wife of 45 years, kids and grandkids as the highest of all treasures under the sun. Don was set apart by
his Heavenly Father with a spirit of kindness that everyone he met throughout his life encountered. This world has lost a
thoughtful, witty, and generous man with the warmest smile and infectious laughter. Don was born February 25, 1948 in a small
wood home in Lowndes County as the fourth child of twelve to Lamar "L.M." and Alberta Tomlinson. He was tenderly called
Donnie by his parents, six brothers, five sisters, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. At the earliest of ages the large
family and farm-life ingrained a hard work ethic and responsibility in Don that always remained with him. Daily commonplace
farm chores began before sunrise and kept the Tomlinson kids busy past sunset. As one of the eldest kids he was also keenly
involved in the care and upbringing of his younger siblings. Don was part of the last graduating class of Hahira High in 1966 and
immediately enrolled in Valdosta State College. As the Vietnam War progressed Don left school and enlisted in the United
States Army in 1967. Upon performing well and scoring highly in basic training Don was assigned to the Army Security Agency
(ASA) and received specialized training in intercepting communications. Don served his country with pride until such time he was
returned to his family following a tractor accident that left his father paralyzed and unable to farm. As the eldest available
son, he was sent home to tend to his family's needs. While on leave Don was introduced to Donna M. Bradford of Lakeland, GA.
She was a pretty country girl from a neighboring county. Don and Donna's chemistry and affection was undeniable to both and
after a six month courtship Don proposed to the love of his life. They were married and began a life together five months later
on June 15, 1969. The following year a job opportunity in management with Jim Walter Homes moved the couple to Ocala, FL. On
August 16, 1970 Don's daughter and apple of his eye, Pamela Michelle, was born. Realizing his bride was homesick he sold his
prized Browning shotgun to move his family back to Georgia. For his 50th birthday his loving wife surprised him with a brand
new replacement Browning shotgun. Soon after returning home Don's son and namesake, Donald Hugh, Jr., was born on April 7,
1972. Through Don's early career he was the sales manager and top salesman at several manufacturing plants in the affordable
housing industry. He won many top sales awards and was recognized many times for his leadership and sales abilities. The family
moved to Thomasville Georgia in 1980 with another job opportunity for Don. Don was also a successful entrepreneur. First
opening a popular retail clothing and boot store, Don's Western Wear, with his wife which they ran together for several years.
During the mid-80s Don embarked on a new endeavor with the opening of his first of four retail manufactured home stores. His
son Hugh joined him in business in 1994. Don had more success than most in a very difficult industry and was considered one of
the best retailers in the Southeast. Don sold his retail company in 2006 and retired two years later. He was considered a
master salesman but more importantly a kind and fair businessman. Over his full career Don helped thousands of people achieve
affordable home ownership. Don enjoyed his retirement with his beloved wife of 45 years at their home on Lake Talquin in
Gadsden County FL. Don and Donna's life together will be remembered as a love story for the ages, a shining example of abiding
love. When not doting on his family, especially his four grandchildren, Don could be found tinkering outside with small building
projects, fixing small machinery, riding his tractor, or working on some creative idea. Don also found relaxation by reading his
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paper, watching the news, and enjoying a good nap. Don was preceded in death by his parents L.M. and Alberta Tomlinson, his
brother Luther Tomlinson, his brother John Wayne Tomlinson, his father-in-law Wallace Bradford, and numerous extended
relatives. He is survived by his wife Donna B. Tomlinson, daughter Pamela (Jim) Hancock of Thomasville, GA, son D. Hugh (Julie)
Tomlinson, Jr. from Tallahassee, FL, granddaughters Maegan Tomlinson, Taylor Faye Tomlinson, Isabella Hancock, and grandson
Tanner Tomlinson, mother-n-law Odessa Bradford of Lakeland, GA, sister Rose Read of Lakeland, GA, brother Tommy (Judy)
Tomlinson of Melrose, FL, brother Harry (Linda) Tomlinson of Fort Meyers, FL, sister Ivey Clanton of St. Simmons Island, GA,
sister Dr. Joy and her husband Dr. Gary Meyer of Stillwater, OK, sister Marsha Wetherington of Spring Hill, TN, sister Margie
(John) Crane of Myrtle Beach, SC, brother Lyle (Leanna) Tomlinson of Cincinnati, OH, brother Terry Tomlinson of Atlanta, GA,
as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Unity United Methodist
Church (Lakeland, GA) with burial to follow in Fender Cemetery (Lakeland, GA). Flowers will be accepted or please make
donations to Unity United Methodist Church, 224 Unity Church Road Lakeland, GA 31635 in memory of Don Tomlinson. Music
Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
TOMLINSON, Elizabeth L. Tomlinson
Elizabeth L. Tomlinson, a homemaker, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Lake City Medical Center. She was born
in Union, SC to the late John Arthur Long and late Myrtle (Vaughn) Long. Survived by: (2) sons; Jeff (Barbara Ann) Tomlinson of
Ft White, FL, Michael (Julie) Tomlinson of Perry, FL, (5) grandchildren. No services are planned.
TOMLINSON, Eugene Talmadge Tomlinson
Eugene Talmadge Tomlinson, 76, of Douglas, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville,
FL. Tomlinson was born January 7, 1933 in Clinch County, to the late Joe Brown and Ossie Register Tomlinson. He was married to
Barbara Parker Tomlinson on August 10, 1958 in Grooverville, GA. Tomlinson was a U.S. Army infantry veteran, having served in
the Korean conflict. He owned and operated F.T.'s Truck Service. Tomlinson is preceded in death by his father and mother, Joe
Brown Tomlinson and Ossie Register Tomlinson, brother J.R. Tomlinson and sister Joann Norris. Survivors include, his wife,
Barbara Parker Tomlinson; two daughters, Donna and Sam Snipes of Douglas, Rhonday and Tim Gay of Douglas, one son, Archie E.
Tomlinson of Valdosta; sister-in-law, Jane Tomlinson of Jacksonville; brother-in-law, T.D. and Teresa Norris, Lake City, FL; 11
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several neices and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 13, at Fales
Penticostal Church in Douglas. The funeral was Thursday, May 14, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at
Sunset Memorial Gardens. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville, Ga. served the family.
TOMLINSON, Harry Etheridge Tomlinson
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 12, 2008)
Graveside services for Harry Etheridge Tomlinson were held on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Tomlinson died at home on Saturday, November 8. He was born in Madison on October 11, 1916. The second son of Carlie Daniel
Tomlinson and Ruby Pafford Tomlinson, he grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison High School. He then became a
student at Stetson University in Deland, where he met his future wife, Cornelia Louisa Mires. They were married in Deland on
October 12, 1940. He then went into business with his father in Leon County, and remained there until 1947 when he purchased
the Bar M Ranch in southeast Thomas County, Georgia. He operated it until 1960 when he and his family moved to Thomasville,
GA, where he engaged in home construction in Thomas and Colquitt Counties. He developed the Moultrie Club View subdivision
and established the construction company, Metal Buildings Inc., and operated it until his retirement. He was a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Thomasville for over 50 years where he served on many boards and committees including the
Administrative Board, church restoration committee, Thomasville District Trustee, and South Georgia Conference delegate, and
the Sue McTier Sunday School Class. Mr. Tomlinson was a member of Kiwanis Club, Thomasville Entertainment Foundation, The
Cultural Center, Thomasville Landmarks, and Thomas County Historical Society. During his retirement years, Mr. Tomlinson
enjoyed his home, his church, and playing tennis and fishing. Mr. Tomlinson's wife of 68 years, Corfelia Mires Tomlinson, passed
away in July of this year. He is survived by his 2 sons, Harry Mires (Mary) Tomlinson of Thomasville, GA, Carl Martin Tomlinson
of Tallahassee; 3 daughters, Ashley Tomlinson Jones of Thomasville, GA, Leisa Tomlinson (Jeffrey) Zoller of Winchester, VA,
and Dorian Tomlinson (John) Blackmon of Thomasville, GA; 5 grandchildren, Harry Mires (Shannon) Tomlinson, Jr., of Jupiter,
Barbara Tomlinson of Tallahassee, Griffin Jones of Chicago, IL, Laura Zoller (J. T.) Rieck of Houston, TX, Kari Zoller of
Portland, OR; 4 great-grandchildren, Kate Tomlinson, Brenna Tomlinson, Kara Tomlinson of Jupiter, Bryce Rieck of Houston, TX;
4 step-grandchildren, Scott Reece of Tallahassee, Beverly Reece (Arthur) Gray of Hoboken, NJ, Elizabeth Blackmon of
Birmingham, AL, John Blackmon II of Thomasville, GA; two step- great-grandchildren, Reagan Blackmon and Emily Blackmon; and
his brother, William (Carolyn) Tomlinson of Stone Mountain, GA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
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brothers, John Pafford Tomlinson and Charles Daniel Tomlinson, both of Madison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 975, Thomasville, GA 31799 or Hospice of Southwest Georgia,
818 Gordon Ave., Thomasville, GA 31792.
TOMLINSON, Jewell Grace Davis Tomlinson
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 14, 2010)
Mrs. Jewell Grace Davis Tomlinson, 90, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Tomlinson was
born, February 4, 1920 in Lowndes County, to the late Willie B. Davis and Floye Della Davis. She attended the Fruitland Church
of God, was a member of the Senior Citizens Center, past member of the Homerville Exchange Club and was a homemaker. She
taught Sunday School for 10 years when her family lived in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Allden
Tomlinson; one daughter, Schaunell Herrin; four brothers, H.C. Davis, Frank Davis, Woodrow Davis and Lloyd Davis and two
sisters; Esther Smith and Tempa Mae Davis. Survivors are two daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Dean Person of Phoenix,
AZ. and Robin Tomlinson of Daytona Beach, FL; son-in-law: Robert Herrin of Plant City, FL; two sisters, Velma Smith of
Jacksonville, FL and Rusha Douglas of Homerville; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two special nephews, Troy Riberon
and W.G. Smith both of Homerville and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services for Mrs. Tomlinson were held
Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery.
TOMLINSON, Julie Pierce Tomlinson
Julie Pierce Tomlinson, 64, of Waycross, died surrounded by loved ones at her home Wednesday morning (Dec. 7, 2011). She was
born in Waycross May 23, 1947 to the late Dr. Lovick Wilson Pierce and the late Julia Carmichael Bell Pierce. She attended the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of Georgia, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Augusta
College, now Augusta State University. After graduation from college she was employed by the Bibb County Department of
Family and Children's Services as a case worker, and was later employed for 10 years by Waycross Bank & Trust as a lending and
marketing officer. Throughout her life, she was closely involved in her community and in her church. At First United Methodist
Church in Waycross, she was a member of the Chancel Choir, served on the administrative council, served as lay delegate to the
South Georgia Annual Conference, and served on and/ or chaired numerous committees. She was a member of the National
Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia in which she served as chairman of the Waycross Town
Committee, Andrew Low House chairman and served on the Georgia NSCDA Board of Governors as area vice president. For her
outstanding leadership and dedication to the ideals of the Colonial Dames, she was named to the National Roll of Honor by the
Georgia Society, the highest accolade bestowed by the Colonial Dames of America. She was a life member and former president
of Waycross Service League, member and former president of Okefenokee Medical Society Alliance, former member and
president of Camellia Garden Club and a graduate of Leadership Waycross. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dr.
Ronald Lloyd Tomlinson, of Waycross; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christopher Lloyd and Jennifer Tomlinson, of Murrells
Inlet, S. C., and Steven Pierce Tomlinson, of Savannah; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Carmichael Tomlinson and Javier Gomez,
of Greensboro, N. C.; six grandchildren, Julia Katherine Gomez, Andrew Javier Gomez, Christopher Carmichael Gomez, Kathleen
Carmichael Tomlinson, Adalyn Grace Tomlinson and Luke Lloyd Tomlinson; a sister, Barbara Pierce Young, of Waycross; a brother
and sister-in-law, Wilds Lovick and Belle Tarver Pierce, of Atlanta; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral will
be held at 1 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends
this evening from 6 until 8 at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United
Methodist Church Music Fund, 410Williams St., Waycross, Ga. 31501, the historical preservation of the Andrew Low House, 329
Abercorn St., Savannah, Ga. 31401, or a health foundation of your choice. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
TOMLINSON, Larry J. Tomlinson
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 2 July 2015)
Larry J. “Daddy Jay” Tomlinson, 79 years of age, passed away suddenly July 2, 2015 at the home of his sister, with loved ones
by his side in Nashville, GA. He was born November 22, 1935 in Perry, FL to Enoch and Ruby Agee Tomlinson. He was one of
eight children. Larry was of the Christian Faith and had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. His biggest passions in life
were fishing and his family. He had worked as an insulator and also as foreman for Foley Cellulose and Watkins Construction for
many years until time of his retirement. He and his wife, Florence then moved back to Pine Island, FL where they lived for over
20 years. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Florence Sue Tomlinson, his parents Enoch and Ruby Tomlinson, one sister
Ruvee Tomlinson, and four brothers: William (Bill), Leonard, Tom, and Wayne Tomlinson. He is survived by 4 sons: Robert
(Brenda) Boots, Steve (Rita) Boots, Matthew Boots of Pine Island, FL and Jeff (Bonnie) Boots of Lapeer, MI; 12
grandchildren,10 great grandchildren; one sister Aline (Al) Cook of Nashville, GA, one brother Austin (Eva Marie) Tomlinson of
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Ft. Myers, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 8 2015 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
Interment service with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow immediately after the funeral service.
TOMLINSON, Lela Tomlinson
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate December 25th, 2013)
Lela “Nannie” Tomlinson went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the young age of 94. Services were held
Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Green Acres Baptist Church, with interment following in Magnolia Park Cemetery. Lela was born
on April 22, 1919 at her family home in Lanier County, GA. She was the daughter of William Columbus and Georgia Clanton Ganas
of Lakeland, GA. She was the seventh of eight children, all deceased. Her loving husband of fifty-four years, Jesse Pershing
Tomlinson, preceded her in death in 1993. She was an active member of Green Acres Baptist church since its establishment in
1964. Lela graduated from Lanier County High School in 1939. She moved to Warner Robins from Lakeland in 1951. She and
Jesse worked at Robins Air Force Base until their retirement in 1974. Lela was a wonderful wife, devoted mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and “Nannie” to many family and friends and was very much loved by all. She will be missed by all who knew
her. Lela is survived by 1 daughter, Jessie Carole (George) Christopher of Anderson, SC. One son, Colin “Buddy” Tomlinson,
preceded her in death. She is survived by grandchildren, Jason (Tina) Tomlinson, of Bonaire; Heather (Clint) Thompson, of Sugar
Hill, GA, Chase (Suzette) Christopher, of Anderson, SC; Jill (Michael) Wolf, and Shannon (Christopher) Chase, of Greenville, SC;
ten great-grandchildren, Jesse Tomlinson, Ivey and Kendyl Thompson, Chase and Caroline Christopher, Michael and Macy Wolf,
and Reagan, Tillman and Heath Chase; 1 sister-in-law, Jeanie Ganas, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to
express their sincere gratitude to Tammy McDaniel and the entire staff at Kingsford Assisted Living for their outstanding
compassion and care of “Nannie”. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made to Green
Acres Baptist Church Building Fund, 901 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093 or to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103
Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.
TOMLINSON, Leonard Tomlinson
Leonard Tomlinson, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County. He was the son of the late Enoch and Ruby Agee Tomlinson. Mr. Tomlinson worked in Maintenance at
Buckeye. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, crabbing and singing in his spare time. Survived by his
wife of 62 years, Glenda Tomlinson of Lamont, FL, (3) daughters; Tommilee (Jack) Walters of North Carolina, Linda (Mike)
Bradshaw of Perry, FL, and Patti (Tom) Madden of Tallahassee, FL, (3) brothers; Austin Tomlinson, Larry Tomlinson, both of Ft.
Myers, FL, and Wayne Tomlinson of Lee, FL, (1) sister; Aline Cook of Nashville, GA, (7) grandchildren, (7) great-grandchildren
and (1) great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Saturday, November 20, 2010.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
TOMLINSON, Lula Bell Tomlinson
Lula Bell Tomlinson, age 80, of Howell, GA passed away early Wednesday July 24, 2013 in the Lakeland Villa Convalescent Center
in Lakeland following a lengthy illness. She was born June 27, 1933 to the late Oscar and Lula Bell Nichols Tomlinson in
Tuscaloosa County, AL. She retired from Levi Strauss Company in Valdosta, after which she served others in the Home Health
Care business before ill health forced her to retire. As well as her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband W.C.
"Dub" Tomlinson, a son Darrell Tomlinson, her brothers, Lennon Nichols, Roscoe (Rosie) Nichols, Fred (Evelyn) Nichols, Franklin
Nichols, her sisters, Izona Nichols, Ila (Lee) Scrivner, Addie (Bruce) Clark, Ada (Horace) Simmons, a step-mother Ruby Nichols,
and a sister-in-Law Mildred Nichols. Survivors are a daughter, Patricia Tomlinson of Howell, GA; son and daughter-in-law,
Candler and Barbara Tomlinson of Howell, GA; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Tomlinson of Alma, GA; grandchildren, Tyler and Payton
Tomlinson, of Howell, GA, Will and Jason Tomlinson of San Diego, CA, Stacy Wright of Chanute, KA; great-grandchildren, L J
Tomlinson, of San Diego, CA, Chase Barnett, Braiden Tomlinson, Tristin Wright, and Madison Brill of Chanute, KA her brothersOmer Nichols of Fayette, AL, James Nichols (Myrtle) of Marion, AR, Ray Nichols (Lucille) of Anderson, SC, Daniel (Wanda)
Nichols of Quinlan, TX, Kenneth Nichols of AR, William (Jon) Nichols of TX, Jimmy (Sandy) Nichols of TX, Bradley Nichols of
TX; her sisters, Isabelle Guthrie, Joanne Nichols, Ginger Nichols, all of TX; sister-in-law- Ruthie Nichols of Columbus, MS;
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday July 26, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music
Funeral Services with burial to follow in Wayfare Cemetery in Echols County. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the
Tomlinson family.
TOMLINSON, Marcella Drewelow Tomlinson
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Marcella Drewelow Tomlinson, age 85, of Nashville, GA passed away on October 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born in
Cadott, WI to Oswald and Venice Drewelow on May 5, 1928. Her surviving siblings are Marwyn (Pete) and Marley of Illinois.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Marjorie Keehnen of Spokane, WA and Maryann Weegens of
Dakota, IL. She received her teaching degree at National College of Education in Evanston, IL. From there she moved to
Portland, OR, where she met Edmond P. Tomlinson of Berrien County, GA. They married at Mount Hood, OR. He preceded her in
death in 2008 after 55 years of marriage. Marcella enjoyed sewing, knitting, needlework, traveling, and was an avid reader. She
especially enjoyed working at the Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library after moving to Nashville, GA. She is survived by 3
children, Michael Tomlinson, Sandra Phoebe Tomlinson, Gary Tomlinson and wife, Mollie, their children, Darren, Killien, and
Corbin. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, and a very special niece, Lisa Wienand of Lena, IL. A memorial service will be
held Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to
the Georgia Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 225 East 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794 or to Hospice of South Georgia, PO Box 1727,
Valdosta, GA 31603. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving the Tomlinson family.
TOMLINSON, Martha Ruth Tomlinson
Martha Ruth Tomlinson, 88, a descendant of a pioneer Clinch County family, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at Satilla Regional
Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was an honor graduate of the class of 1935 of Homerville High School and a
daughter of the late Judge Sherman Drawdy and Vashti King Tomlinson. She attended Crichton's Business School and worked in
the War Department during World War II as a secretary in the office of Chief Engineers, Real Estate Division. In 1954 she
became the personal secretary of the late Iris F. Blitch, who represented the 8th Congressional District from January 1955 to
January 1963. She also served as a staff member to Mrs. Blitch's successor, the late J. Russell Tuten, until her retirement in
July 1963. She was a member of Homerville First Baptist Church, a charter member of Friends of the Library and a charter
member of Magnolia Chapter No. 514, Order of The Eastern Star where she served as worthy matron and secretary for many
years. She is survived by one brother, Sherman Dame Tomlinson Sr. (Eleanor), of Nahunta; and one sister, Arlia T. Bailey
(Richard), of Pittsfield, Ma.; her nieces and nephews, Sherman D. Tomlinson Jr., Richard Tomlinson, Elizabeth "Sissie" Lenzen,
Barbara Kilbourn, Eleanor Cooper and Charlotte Cline; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Lauryn and Derek Lenzen, Deborah
and Paul Boylan, Andrew S. Tomlinson and Caleb Cline. The family will receive friends this evening at the funeral home beginning
at 6 o'clock. Funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. There will be no public burial service at the
cemetery. Joel Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta is assisting the family.
TOMLINSON, Norma Darlene Tomlinson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 8, 2013)
Norma Darlene Tomlinson, 82, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at her residence in Perry, FL. Norma was born December 21, 1930
in Abilene, TX, to the late William Jennings and Opal Marie Scott. Norma has lived in Perry since 1976 and spent her entire life
loving and caring for everyone and now has earned her time to rest in the arms of Jesus for eternity. She loved playing guitar
and singing; she loved animals and taking care of them. She is survived by 2 daughters: Tammy (Cochran) Perry and her husband
Robert; and Tonya Reeves and her husband Mike, all of Perry; and 2 sons: Michael W. Tomlinson and his wife Julie of Shady
Grove; and Jeffery W. Tomlinson and his wife Barbara of Ft. White, FL; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. There are
no services planned at this time. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
TOMLINSON, Ray Tomlinson
Mr. Ray Tomlinson, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Tomlinson was born
May 2, 1922, in Clinch County, to the late James Tomlinson, Sr. and Agnes Eva Dame Tomlinson. He was retired from Brockway
Standard as Personnel Manager, a member of the First Baptist Church, Mason, retired from the Elections Board, Bailiff for
Clinch County Superior Court, past Hospital administrator, past Clerk of Court, YFW, he was the Hearse Driver for Roundtree
Funeral Home for 20 Years, a Honorary Member of the Exchange Club, and a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard 1942-1945 during
WWII. He loved his family, people, and working in the yard. Mr. Tomlinson was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Parker
and Louise Mathis; one brother, James Tomlinson, Jr. Survivors are his wife, Sybil Jane Tomlinson of Homerville; a daughter,
Janice Tomlinson Griffis, of Homerville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Betty Tomlinson, Jr. of Santa Rosa Shore, FL; three
grandchildren, Jonathon and Julie Tomlinson of Belle Chasse, FL, Kayla Griffis of Homerville, and Matt and Marli Swensen of
Lavelle, FL; six great-grandchildren, Olivia and Isabella Tomlinson, Braxtyn and Aliyah Smith, and Matthew and Maci Swensen;
and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Tomlinson were held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the First Baptist Church.
Interment was in the Arabia Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Tomlinson family.
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TOMLINSON, Sammy Wayne Tomlinson
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 21 March 2016)
Mr. Sammy Wayne Tomlinson, age 62, passed away on March 21, 2016 in Perry, FL. Sammy was born June 14, 1953 in Perry, FL to
John H. Tomlinson and Ruby Tomlinson. Sammy was a welder by trade and enjoyed hunting and fishing and “pickin’ and grinnin’.
He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents John H. Tomlinson, Ruby
Tomlinson and one sister Evalyne Jones. He is survived by his children Samantha Tomlinson and Jacob (Jessica) Tomlinson both
of Perry, 4 grandchildren: Travis Whitehead Jr., Jodi Bedgood, Jacob Tomlinson Jr., and Jaxon Tomlinson, 2 brothers John E.
Tomlinson and Eddie (Leeann) Tomlinson, 4 sisters: Doris Brannen, Loretta Jackson, Margaret (Dink) Bennett and Norma Jean
(David) Roberts. A funeral service will be Friday, March 25, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow
immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery.
TOMLINSON, Sherman Dame Tomlinson Sr.
Dr. Sherman Dame Tomlinson Sr., of Tom's Trail, Nahunta, died Friday (July 20, 2007) at The Woodview in South Boston, Va.
Born Sept. 16, 1929 in Clinch County , he was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Sherman Drawdy Tomlinson and Vashti
Lois King Tomlinson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha R. Tomlinson. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and served
in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired pharmacist and lawyer.One of the founders of Brantley County EMS, he was an EMT
instructor. He was the first magistrate judge for Brantley County, was on the board of the Okefenokee Rural Electric
Membership Corp. and the Brantley County Board of Health. He was of the Protestant faith and was a worshipful master at
Nahunta Masonic Lodge No. 391, F&AM York and Scottish Rites. He was a Shriner. He attended and was a professor at Mercer
University School of Pharmacy, Atlanta. A loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his loving wife,
Eleanor Kuba Tomlinson, of Nahunta; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah T. "Sissie" and Jon Lenzen, of Halifax, Va., Barbara
T. and John Kilbourn, of Wartburg, Tenn., Eleanor T. and Al Cooper, of Mabscott, W.Va., and Charlotte T. and Dave Cline, of
South Boston, Va.; two sons and daughters- in-law, Sherman Dame Tomlinson Jr. and Robin, of Nahunta, and Richard Bailey and
Kimberly Tomlinson, of Covington; one sister and brother-in-law, Arlia and Richard Bailey, of Pittsfield, Mass.; six grandchildren,
Deborah Boylan and Paul Boylan, of Wartburg, Tenn., Lauryn Lenzen and Derek Lenzen, of Halifax, Va., Andrew Tomlinson, of
Covington and Caleb Cline, of South Boston, Va.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will at Chambless-Frye
Funeral Home in Nahunta this evening starting at 7. A funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the funeral home chapel
with the Rev. R.C. Mathis and the Rev. Hilton Morgan officiating. Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Georgia Veterans
Cemetery in Milledgeville with Military Rites. For memorials, the family asks those interested to consider gifts to the Shiners
Hospitals. Honorary pallbearers will be Nahunta Masons and the Brantley County EMS.
TOMLINSON, Sybil Jane Hattaway Tomlinson
HOMERVILLE — Sybil Jane Hattaway Tomlinson, age 87, passed away Monday (June 9, 2014) at Clinch Memorial Hospital,
following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 19, 1926 in Waycross to the late Emory Floyd Hattaway and Maybel Mosley
Hattaway. She retired from the City of Homerville as the city clerk in 1989. She was a member of Homerville First Baptist
Church, where she served as chairperson of the social committee and sang in the choir. She was a past member of the Exchange
Club and loved being outside and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tomlinson Sr., two
brothers, Emory Floyd Hattaway Jr. and Billy Hattaway, and two sisters, Isabelle Keaton and Florine Harrison. Survivors are 1
daughter, Janice Tomlinson Griffis, of Homerville; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ray (Betty) Tomlinson Jr., of Santa Rosa Shore,
FL; 1 brother and sister-in-law, M.D. “Dewitt” (Mary Ellen) Hattaway, of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Jonathon (Julie) Tomlinson,
of Covington, LA, Kayla Griffis, of Homerville, and Matt (Marlie) Swensen, of Labelle, FL; 7 great-grandchildren, Olivia
Tomlinson, Isabella Tomlinson, Aubre Jane Tomlinson, Braxtyn Smith, Aliyah Smith, Matthew Swensen and Marci Swensen; a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Thursday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment
will be in the Arabia Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TOMLINSON, William B. Tomlinson
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, June 9, 2010)
Mr. William B. “Snooks” Tomlinson, 86, of Bradenton, FL passed away June 2, 2010 at Tidewell Hospice House, Sarasota, FL. He
was born January 16, 1924 in Homerville to the late William Jasper and Mattie Rowan Tomlinson. He lived most of his life in
Miami, FL. He had a 37 year career with Pan-American Airways and was a member of Payne’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He
is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Register Tomlinson; by two brothers, Herbert and Cecil Tomlinson and one infant
brother and sister. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Pamela and Gary Panton of Sarasota, FL, Sylvia Thomas of
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Windsor, CO; four grandchildren, Dylan Thomas of Ft. Collins, CO, Jarrod Thomas of Ft. Collins, CP, Chad Panton of Bradenton.;
three great-grandchildren, Tyler Thomas, Jenna Thomas, Mia Thomas all of Ft. Collins; and one brother, Kenneth Tomlinson of
Valdosta. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in
Friendship Church Cemetery in Lowndes County Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home served the Tomlinson family.
TOMLINSON, Willie Mae Tomlinson
Willie Mae Tomlinson, age 93, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was born in Clinch County, GA on January 21, 1919 to the late Dave Jonas and Caroline (Flanders) Delk. She loved her
family, enjoyed fishing, playing the piano, watching the Atlanta Braves and cooking for family. She was a member of Francis
Lake Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Tomlinson, son, Billy Ronald Tomlinson and her 12
Siblings. Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law Peggy & Gerald Herndon Valdosta, GA, and a son & daughter-in-law Ashley
"Tom" & Cathy Tomlinson Floyds Knobs, IN and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and
nieces and nephews that brought her great joy. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel
of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Wayfare Cemetery in Echols County. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.musicfuneralservices.com
TOMPKINS, Bonnie Mae Tompkins
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, April 8, 2014)
Mrs. Bonnie Mae Tompkins, age 76, of Perry, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital in Perry. Bonnie
was born August 19, 1937 in McCalpin, FL, to Gordon and Frances (Durden) Sumner. Mrs. Tompkins was a member of Salem
Baptist Purity. She worked with Division of Forestry at Huxford Tower for many years. Mrs. Tompkins was a member of the
Steinhatchee Garden Club and she served as President of the PTO in the Steinhatchee School for several years. She enjoyed
her flower garden, embroidering, loved to sing gospel music, and loved to cook for her family, which she loved with all her heart.
Mrs. Tompkins was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Frances Voncille Sumner, her husband Martin Tompkins, a
daughter Lisa Voncille Whiddon, and a son Ronnie Eugene Tompkins. She is survived by 3 sons, Marty Tompkins of Perry, Charles
“Chuck” (Denny) Tompkins of Live Oak, and Monroe (Joyce) Tompkins of Shady Grove; 2 daughters, Arlene (David) Todd of
Perry, and Rachel (Joe) Smith of Perry; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Waters
Cemetery in Steinhatchee.
TOMPKINS, Charles Tompkins
Charles Tompkins, colored passed away October 2nd, 1943. Old Uncle Charles was about the oldest one, either white or colored
that lived in Madison County. He lived in Madison County all his life. He married Francis Williams in 1874, and eleven children
came to bless the home, five boys and six girls. He was born April 6, 1854.
TOMPKINS, Dorothy Jean Tompkins
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Tompkins, age 45, of Douglas, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 7, 2015, at her residence
following a brief illness. She was born on May 21, 1970, to Gary Lee Vanbarriger and the late Mona Jean Crady Vanbarriger.
Mrs. Tompkins, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was employed by a local Huddle House as a food preparer. Survivors include her
husband, Stephen Tompkins of Douglas, GA; 3 daughters, Ashlee Thomas, Savannah Tompkins, both of Douglas, GA, and Brittni
Thomas of St. Louis, MO; father, Gary Lee Vanbarriger of Middleburg, FL; 3 sisters, Michelle Fernandez, and Casey Smith, both
of Jacksonville, FL, and Carly Jo Vanbarriger of Middleburg, FL; 2 brothers, Edward Thomas, and Joe Teston, both of
Jacksonville, FL; 2 grandchildren, Aaliyah Mercer, and Analeigh Lemus, both of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The inurnment will follow at a later date. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TOMPKINS, Oscar Martin Tompkins
Oscar Martin Tompkins, age 73, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born in
Steinhatchee, FL to the late Oscar Monroe Tompkins and Rachel McCall Tompkins. Mr. Tompkins retired with the Division of
Forestry as a Forest Ranger after 15 years of service. He was a member and a Deacon of the Salem Baptist Purity Church. He
enjoyed working with wood and fishing in his spare time. Preceded in death by 2 children, Ronnie E. Tompkins and Lisa Whiddon,
a brother, Colin Tompkins, a sister, Ada Bachley. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie Tompkins of Perry, FL, (3) sons; Marty
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Tompkins and wife Melissa, of Perry, FL, Charles Tompkins and Denny of Live Oak, FL, Monroe Tompkins and wife Joyce of
Shady Grove, (2) daughters; Arlene Todd and husband David of Perry, FL, Rachel Smith and husband Joe of Perry, FL, a
brother; Charles Tompkins of White Springs, FL, (3) sisters; Lucille McCall of Steinhatchee, Georgia Steinbreaker and
Magdalene Wisebaker, both of Chiefland, (8) grandchildren, (9) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, and
other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Salem Baptist Purity on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Interment will follow at
Waters Cemetery.
TOMPKINS, W. B. Tompkins
W. B. Tompkins, of the Blue Springs community of Madison County, died Monday in a Thomasville, GA hospital at the age of 75,
after a short illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Tompkins, of Madison; four daughters, Mrs. M. G. Pierson, of Daytona
Beach; Mrs. M. C. Abrenski, of Tampa; Mrs. B. F. Kelley, Jr., and Miss Gussie Tompkins, both of Madison; and three sons, J. B
Tompkins, of Waverly; J. P. Tompkins, of Fort Meade, and J. S. Tompkins, of Seattle, WA. Graveside services were held
Wednesday in Bethel Cemetery.
TOMS, Garvin Mitchell Toms
Garvin Mitchell Toms, 97, of Waycross, died Monday afternoon (Aug. 20, 2012) at The Pines Retirement Living Center after a
short illness. He was born in Bedford, VA, to the late John Cleveland and Lillian Saunders Toms. He attended David Lipscomb
University, Freed-Hardeman College and Abilene Christian University where he received his undergraduate degree. He received
his masters degree in theology from Stetson University and later taught religion and Greek at several colleges. He was a Church
of Christ minister for 60 years and was a member of the Church of Christ on City Boulevard in Waycross. He always enjoyed
walking. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Elizabeth Warren Toms, his second wife, Floy
Toms, and a step-son, Ronnie Long. Survivors include two sons, John Garvin Toms (Carol), of St. Petersburg, FL, and James
Warren Toms, of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren, Leza Ries (Mark) of Tarpon Springs, FL, Tori Toms and Trevor Toms, both
of Pensacola, FL; triplet great-granddaughters, Isabella, Julianna and Alina; and two step-grandchildren, Sherry Hamilton and
Lisa Long, both of Pensacola, FL. A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. The family will
receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at
the Oakdale Cemetery in Deland, FL. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TONGE, Lane Gabriel Tonge
Lane Gabriel Tonge was born at 10:01 a.m. Wednesday (March 11, 2015) at UF Shands in Gainesville, FL, and entered into Heaven
later that afternoon. He is survived by his parents, Josh and Lindsay Tonge, of St. Johns, FL; his sister, Landry, and brother,
Luke; his paternal grandparents, Dave and Sharon Tonge, of Commerce, formerly of Waycross; and maternal grandparents,
Ronnie and Marilyn Griffis, of Waycross; maternal great-grandparents, Rufus and DeLois Carter, of Blackshear, and the late
Othel and Ava Dell Rowe, of Waycross; his aunts and uncles, Shane and Brittany Shook, Jeff and Amanda Stephens, Jon and
Jessica Tonge, Joel and Lauren Tonge, and Joseph and Jessica Tonge; and his cousins, Maddox, Ava, Jackson, Carson, Hannah
Claire, Sam, JT and Emery. A Requiem Eucharist will be Sunday at St. Francis in the Field Episcopal Church, 895 Palm Valley
Road, Ponte Vedra, FL. Interment will follow in the cemetery of Ponte Vedra Valley, 4750 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach,
FL 32082. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested support for the Congenital Heart Pediatric ICU at UF Shands in
Gainesville, FL. Donations may be mailed to the UF Health Office of Development, P.O. Box 100386, Gainesville, FL 32610.
Checks should be payable to Shands with Lane Tonge Memorial in the memo line.
TONNING, Annie Mae Tonning
Annie Mae Joyner Tonning, widow of former Waycross mayor and Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
executive Robert William Tonning Jr., died peacefully at home Saturday evening (Nov. 12, 2005). A woman devoted to her family
and community, she was born in Spring Hope, N.C. on Sept. 14, 1920, to the late Berry Francis and Ella Barbee Joyner. A
registered nurse, she graduated from the Rex Hospital School of Nursing in Raleigh, N.C. in 1942, and worked at Rex Hospital
and the Atlantic Coast Line Hospital in Rocky Mount, N.C. She married Robert W. Tonning Jr. in 1953. The Tonning family moved
to Waycross in 1959. As the mother of seven children, Anne Tonning was active in church, school and community activities. She
served actively and on the boards of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Athletic Boosters, YMCA Clubs, PTAs and
band boosters. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was active in the Waycross Woman's Club, the Catholic
Golden Age, Georgia Nurses Association and the Eighth District Nurses Association. She served as the assistant director of
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nurses at Riverside Nursing Home and in 1978, the Georgia's Nurses Association named her "Nurse of the Year." In 1980, the
Waycross Woman's Club honored her by naming her "Woman of the Year." She was preceded in death by her husband, her
parents, a son, Robert F. Tonning, two brothers, Julian Y. Joyner, who was killed in World War II, and Arthur L. Joyner, and a
granddaughter, Starla Medina Tonning. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara T. Miller, of Waycross, and Elizabeth T. Dixon,
of Savannah; four sons, Barry W. Tonning, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., Julian E. Tonning CDR (retired), of Holland, Mich., Russell W.
Tonning, of Conyers, and Joseph M. Tonning, M.D., of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Lucille J. Seely, of Raleigh, N.C., Christine
J. Gilmore, of Raleigh, N.C., and Josephine J. Creason, of Columbia, S.C.; two brothers, Boyd F. Joyner, of Clearwater, Fla., and
Roscoe L. Joyner, of Spring Hope, N.C., 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A mass of the resurrection to celebrate
the life of Mrs. Tonning will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waycross. Burial will be with her
husband at Arlington National Cemetery. A rosary service and visitation will take place tonight from 6 to 8. The family requests
memorials be sent to a favorite charity or St. Joseph Catholic Capital Campaign. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
TOOKE, Alice Amanda Tooke
Mrs. Alice Amanda Tooke, widow of the late W. L. Tooke, died Monday May 23, following an extended illness, five months of
which she was confined to her bed, at her home on North Horry Street. Mrs. Tooke was born in Brooks County, GA, May 15,
1863, daughter of Jimmy and Mary Johns, a pioneer Georgia family. She was married to Mr. W. L. Tooke, of Madison County, and
had resided here about 65 years. Mr. Tooke preceded her in death twelve years ago. Their son, James L. Tooke, also passed
away about nine years ago. Survivors are a devoted daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. L. Tooke, with whom she resided, and five
grandchildren: Mrs. John C. Calhoun, of Tallahassee; Mrs. C. D. Collins, of Jacksonville Beach; James and John Tooke and Miss
Willie Ruth Tooke, of Miami, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the graveside in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
TOOKE, Edward M. Tooke
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 6, 1907)
Edward M. Tooke, age 21 years and two months, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Furney M. Tooke, of Hamburg, died last Saturday
morning. He had been ill for a period of three weeks with fever. His parents and a sister survive him.
Editor Elmer’s note: According to the Madison County cemetery records Edward Moye Tooke was born 1 Apr 1886. He is buried
at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
TOOKE, Henry Tooke
Henry Tooke, a respected colored citizen, and an employee with the city’s street cleaning forces for a number of years, died at
his home Saturday, after a long illness. Funeral services took place Sunday at Jeslam Cemetery. Henry received a broken hip in
a fall out of one of the large oaks while de-mossing the tree some years ago, and never recovered from his injury.
TOOKE, Howell Lee Tooke
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, January 28, 1904)
Howell Tooke, son of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Tooke, died at the family home last Thursday morning and was buried in the city
cemetery in the afternoon of that day. The little fellow was about 8 years old and had been ill for several days.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a Howell Lee Tooke, born 26 May 1895, died 21 Jan
1904.
TOOKE, Mrs. J. L. Tooke, Sr.
Mrs. J. L. Tooke, Sr., age 66, died suddenly Monday at the home of her son John W. Tooke, near Madison. Mrs. Tooke had been
fighting a brush fire at the place and her son told her that he would see after the fire, for her to stop and rest. She responded
that she believed that she was going to fall dead, and almost immediately fell over. She was dead when they reached the
hospital with her. Mrs. Tooke was a native of Georgia but had spent most of her life here, and in later years was engaged in the
nursing profession. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John C. Calhoun, of Tallahassee, and Mrs. C. D. Collins, of Jacksonville
Beach; one son, John Willis Tooke, of Madison; one sister, Mrs. R. L. Gholson, of Macon, GA; one brother, John W. Fowler, of
Jacksonville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
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Jack C. Tooke, a lifelong resident of Madison County died at his home Wednesday January 7 th. He was a member of Morning
Star Baptist Church and Pallbearer Lodge No. 34. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mae Ola Frison and Mrs. Elizabeth
Bell, both of Rochester, NY; Miss Lillie Tooke and Miss Edith Tooke, both of Madison; four sons, James Tooke of Rochester,
NY; J. C. Tooke, Jr., of Palatka, FL; Roosevelt Cherry of Madison and Willie C. Tooke of the U. S. Navy at Hawaii and a host of
other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday January 13th at Beggs Horry Street Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
TOOKE, Laura Tooke
Laura Tooke, age 91, colored, passed away Tuesday May 4th at her home in the Garvin Place. Funeral arrangements in charge of
Tillman and James are pending arrival of her children.
TOOKE, William L. Tooke
W. L. Tooke, long time business man and real estate dealer of this city, died at the Archbold Hospital at Thomasville Thursday
night, April 29, after a two weeks’ illness. William L. Tooke was born May 3, 1866, in this county, and was married to Miss Alice
Johns of Hamilton County, who survives him, 53 years ago. One son, James L. Tooke, survives their union. Five grandchildren
and one great-grandchild also survives. Mr. Tooke was a member of the First Baptist Church, Madison. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon in the church. Interment was at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The grandchildren are Mrs. John C. Calhoun, Jr.,
of Perry, James Tooke of Monticello, Nell, Willie Ruth and John of Madison. The great-grandchild is John C. Calhoun, III of
Perry.
TOOKE, Willie Ruth Tooke
Miss Willie Ruth Tooke, age 31, former Madisonian, died Monday morning in a Miami Hospital after an extended illness. She was
born in Madison the daughter of Mrs. J. L. Tooke and the late Mr. Tooke and received her education in the Madison schools.
She had been living in Miami about six years. Mrs. Tooke had been with her daughter during the last four months of her illness.
Survivors besides her mother are two sisters, Mrs. John C. Calhoun, of Tallahassee and Mrs. C. D. Collins, of Jacksonville Beach
and one brother, John W. Tooke, of Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home.
TOOKES, Maggie Pearl Tookes
Maggie Pearl Tookes, widow of the late H. Y. Tookes died Friday at her home in Bayshore, NY. She was a native of Madison but
spent most of her life in Jacksonville. She was a member of the Bayshore, NY AME Church. Survivors are a daughter, Garretts
Tookes, of Bayshore and three brothers of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Grant Memorial AME
Church in Jacksonville with burial in Memorial Cemetery at Jacksonville.
TOOLE, Edith Lyles Toole
Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Toole, former Madison County citizens were held at Macedonia Church Sunday, October 11. Mrs.
Toole, previous to her marriage was Miss Edith Lyles and had many friends here who regret to learn of her death. She leaves a
grief-stricken husband, two daughters, Miss Carmen and Miss Delores Toole, all of Jennings, and four sisters, two brothers and a
host of friends.
TOOLE, Mrs. Gordon Toole
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 17. 1941)
Brothers and sisters of Mr. Gordon Toole were called to Winter Haven Saturday on account of the death of his wife which
occurred Thursday night. Mrs. Toole died after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by the husband, and four small
children, Hazel, Donald, Martha and Jack, and three children by a former marriage, Ruth, Alvin and Margaret. Several brothers
and sisters and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Varner of Winter Haven, also survive. Mrs. Toole was a faithful church member, a
devoted wife and mother and had a host of friends who will mourn her passing. She was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in the
Winter Haven Cemetery.
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John Broward Toole, age 48, died Wednesday, July 25th, in Traverse City, MI while at work. He was a native of Madison County.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. C. C. Smith, of Jacksonville; two sons, Jack Toole and Broward Toole, both of Sarasota; six
brothers, O. H. Toole and G. W. Toole, both of Winter Haven; L. R. Toole, Ralph Toole, and L. C. Toole, all of Jacksonville and W.
J. Toole, of Jennings; and three sisters, Mrs. L. M. Green, of Winter Haven; Mrs. R. L. Williams and Mrs. L. B. Welch, both of
Madison. Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Church with time to be announced later.
TOOLE, Ollin Hinton Toole
Ollin Hinton Toole, oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Toole, passed away Thursday February 16 th at his home in Winter
Haven. Survivors are his wife, Mamie, and one daughter, Mrs. O. S. Middleton, and three grandchildren, of Winter Haven; his
stepmother, Mrs. Carl Smith, of Jacksonville; three sisters, Mrs. Audrey Williams and Mrs. Cordie V. Welch, of Madison; and
Mrs. L. M. Green, of Winter Haven; and five brothers, W. J., of Jennings; Gordon, of Winter Haven; and Louie, Ralph and L. C.
Toole, all of Jacksonville. Mr. Toole was a native of Madison County and a Veteran of World War II. He moved to Winter Haven
in 1919. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Bible Baptist Church with interment in the Lakeside Memorial Park with OttLaughlin Funeral Home in charge.
TOOLE, Tammy Sue Toole
Tammy Sue Sanders Toole, 41, of Meadow Lark Drive, Waycross, died Friday (Aug. 19, 2005). She was born Nov. 4, 1963 in Polk
County, the daughter of Josephine Chappell Sanders Shinall and the late Charlie Sanders. She was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Amanda "Nikki" and Bubba Wormack of Broxton; one grandson,
Parker Wormack; her mother, Josephine Shinall of Cartersville; two sisters, Sandy Sanders of Rome and Robbin Sanders of
Cartersville; two brothers, Ray Sanders of Cartersville and Jim Sanders of Waycross; and a number of nieces and nephews. A
funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Owens Funeral Home in Cartersville with the Rev. Ralph Chappell officiating.
Burial followed in Morning View Church Cemetery in Polk County. Owens Funeral Home of Cartersville was in charge of
arrangements.
TOOLE, W. H. Toole
Mr. W. H. Toole, passed away at his home near Lee Wednesday, afternoon May seventh. He had been in failing health several
years. He was eighty-seven years and four months old. He was a farmer, a member of the School Board and a County
Commissioner for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Toole were blessed with a large number of children. One died in infancy, and ten are
living. They are Mr. W. B. Toole of Palm Beach, FL, Mrs. W., B. McCullough, Winter Haven, FL, Mr. Ashley Toole, Wildwood, FL, Mr.
J. D. Toole, Mrs. V. O. Wimberly, Mrs. Cecil Harper of Jacksonville, FL, Mrs. Lula Allen, Mrs. D. E. McCall, Mrs. Ruby Rhoden, Mrs.
J. R. Newsome, of Lee, FL, and a good many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was buried in Macedonia Cemetery by his
loving wife, who died four years ago.
TOOMBS, John Edward Toombs
Mr. John Edward Toombs, age 80, was born September 16, 1930, in Mora, GA to the late Clarence and Mary Etta Toombs. He
attended school in Mora, GA. He was a school bus driver for Nicholls School and the surrounding areas. He later moved to West
Palm Beach, FL where he worked as a brick mason. In 1976, he moved to Douglas, GA where he continued to work as a brick
mason. He lived in the community known as Bridgetown, until his health began to fail. He then resided at Shady Acres
Convalescent Center. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Fred, Clarence, and Benny and one sister: Barbara Jean. He
leaves to cherish his memories 1 son: John Edward Toombs, Jr., of West Palm Beach, FL; 2 sisters: Mary Ann Hicks of Broxton,
GA and Ruby (Clarence) Fletcher of Sarasota, FL; 1 brother: Frank Toombs III of Jacksonville, FL; 5 grandchildren: JonDexter
Leon Toombs of Tampa, FL, Trina Toombs of Douglas, GA, John Edward Toombs III, Taylor Toombs and Erika Toombs all of
West Palm Beach, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were January 29, 2011, at St. John Baptist
Church in Douglas, GA. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Pearson, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home of Douglas, GA
was in charge of the arrangements.
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David G. Toothman, 57, died Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta. He was born Jan. 15, 1951 in Steubenville,
OH. He was a resident of Waycross. He is survived by his parents, Julius and Doris Toothman; one brother, Tracy Toothman;
three sisters, Anita Toothman, Patty Aldridge and Lisa Jackson; one niece; two nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Winona Park United Methodist Church of Waycross, Pastor Paula Lytle, where he was a
member. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Winona Park United Methodist Church.
TORN, Daniel B. Torn
Dr. Daniel B. Torn, prominent Jacksonville dentist and brother-in-law of Mrs. J. L. Wyche of this city, died last Friday
afternoon in Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Monday at Seashole Funeral Parlors. Dr. Torn was a native of New York
but had lived in Jacksonville for about 30 years. He was a graduate of Tulane University and the New York College of Dentistry.
TORRES, Camden Anthony Torres
Master Camden Anthony Torres, age 2, of Mershon, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 14, 2015) from injuries he sustained in an
accident. Born in Waycross Jan. 18, 2013, he lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was full of life and enjoyed playing with his
trucks and toys. Survivors are his parents, Carlos and Alaina Strickland Torres of Mershon; a brother, Carlos Torres Jr. of
Mershon; his maternal grandparents, Mandy and Jacob Ramirez of Mershon, and Jock Mackey of Blackshear; his paternal
grandparents, Amelia and Pablo Torres of Mershon; his aunts, Breanna Strickland (Noel Lewis), of Mershon, Ashley Collins of
Blackshear, Griselda Torres, Dio Torres, Maria Torres and Yesenia Torres, all of Washington, Araseli Torres of Patterson, and
Daisy Torres of Mershon; his uncles, J.J. Mackey of Patterson, Lionel Torres of Mershon, and Hector Torres of Mexico; and
several cousins and other relatives. A graveside service for Camden will be Monday in the Foster Cemetery in Offerman.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TORRES, Epitacio Torres
Epitacio Torres, age 81, of Blackshear died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2014) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross
following an extended illness. Born May 23, 1932 in Guajoquilla del Alto Jalisco, Mexico, he was the son of the late J. Refujio
and Arnulfa Jaimes Torres. He was retired as a laborer and enjoyed working with Saucedo Pinestraw, gardening, caring for his
animals and being with his family. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waycross. Survivors include his wife, Maria
Inez Torres Sanchez, of Blackshear; 7 daughters, Maria (Adrian) Torres of Laredo, TX, Mayda (Jesus) Torres, of Waycross,
Sylvia (Antonio) Torres, of Patterson, Dora (Carlos) Torres, of Orlando, FL, Blanca (Miguel) Torres, of Blackshear, Erika
(Brandon) Torres, of Blackshear, and Beatriz (Mario) Torres, of Blackshear; 8 sons, Roberto (Norma) Torres, of Naples, FL,
Juan (Arcelia) Saucedo, of Patterson, Tomas (Carmen) Torres, of Bristol, Angel (Cynthia) Torres, of Naples, FL, Ruben (Marce)
Torres, of Naples, FL, Jesus Torres, of Naples, FL, Ramiro (Lupe) Torres, of Naples, FL, and Ismael (Martha) Torres, of San
Antonio, TX; 58 grandchildren; two sisters, Tomas Torres and Felipa Torres, both of Zacatecas, Mexico; two brothers, Pedro
Torres and Zacarias Torres, both of Zacatecas, Mexico; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take
place Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waycross. Burial will follow in Blackshear City Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
TORRES, Jose Z. Torres
(Abstracted from the 19 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jose Z. Torres, age 77, of Waycross, died Saturday (Jan. 16, 2016) at Community Hospice of Vidalia after an extended illness.
He was a native of Puerto Rico, living most of his life in Florida and Waycross. He was a retired landscaper and a member of the
Ware County Exchange Club, the Okefenokee Lions Club, AA Redemption Group and First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Camacho, his parents, Tomas and Flora Torres, and several brothers and sisters. He is
survived by his daughter, Flora A. Torres of Higgston; brothers, Ramon Torres of Massachusetts, and Pablo Torres of Puerto
Rico; 1 sister, Marcola Torres of Puerto Rico; and grandchildren, Olivia (Dustin) Johnson of Lyons, and Cody Martinez of Vidalia;
along with several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service, Vidalia Chapel. Interment
followed at Pinecrest Cemetery.
TOTAMS, George Fredrick Totams
Lee: George Fredrick “Bud” Totams, age 90 died Friday, November 15, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be Sunday,
November 17, 2013 at Midway Baptist Church with burial at Midway Cemetery. He was born in St. Augustine on July 31, 1923.
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Bud affectionately was known as “Uncle Bud” by so many. He served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War
before moving to Miami where he retired from the Miami Fire Dept. After retiring he moved to Lee where he was an avid
outdoorsman and raised greyhounds for 2 years. He loved to hunt and fish, but mostly he loved people. He won the hearts of
everyone he met. He was a member of Pine Lake Hunting Club, Madison County Fox Hunters Assoc., Member of the National
Wild Life Turkey Federation, Inc. and the Bass Club. He attended Midway Baptist Church. In 2011 he married Betty. Bud is
survived by his wife, Betty Frith Totams, her children: Glenn (Revonda) Frith of Madison; Pam (Howie) Woods of Keaton Beach;
Jerry Frith of Perry and Rhonda (Jim) Yeakley of Tampa. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by 3
sisters. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TOUCHTON, Ava Nell Roe Touchton
HOMERVILLE - Ava Nell Roe Touchton, 83, of Homerville, passed away early Thursday (Sept. 13, 2007) morning at Lakeland
Villa Convalescent Center following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 1, 1924 in Clinch County, the daughter of the late Sally
Thomas Roe and Johnny Roe and was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Touchton, and one son, Franklin
Touchton. She was a member of Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Glenda Ballance,
of Homerville; one sister, Johnnie Faye Vest, of Homerville; one brother, Otis Roe, of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist
Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Keith Chauncey and the Rev. Lynn Barber. Internment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The
body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed
by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Touchton family.
TOUCHTON, Betty Jean Touchton
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida September 9, 2011)
Betty Jean Touchton, 78, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman
after a lengthy illness. Born in Brooks County, GA she was the daughter of Leslie Leon and Cassie Crosby Folsom. She was a
retired Cashier for Suwannee Packing Co. in Live Oak, FL and a member of Welcome Hill Church of Christ in Quitman. She is
survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Deborah (Larry) Thompson- Tallahassee, FL, son and daughter-in-law: Richard (Charlotte)
Touchton, Havana, FL, two grandchildren: Chad (Tina) O’Neal and Cameron Thompson, three great-grandchildren- Jaiden O’Neal,
Lilly O’Neal, and Marley O’Neal. Graveside Services will be held Friday, September 9 at Welcome Hill Cemetery at 4:00 P.M.
Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home of Quitman, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.
TOUCHTON, George Hubert Touchton
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 14, 2011)George Hubert Touchton, 90, passed away Friday, August 26,
2011, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Mr. Touchton was born September 30,
1920, in Fargo, to the late Leavy Franklin Touchton and Linnie Bell Johnson Touchton. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army
serving during World War II and was stationed overseas. He was a mechanic for over 50 years and retired from Bob Williams
Ford and was a member of the New Vision Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Browning Williams
Touchton; one son, George “Butch” Touchton, Jr.; two granddaughters, Diane Counts and Brandy Graham; one great-grandson,
Ernest Counts; three brothers, Henry Touchton, W.F. Touchton and Alonzo Touchton; six sisters, Rose Touchton, Nettie
Shirley, Juanita Stalvey, Oveda Carter, Sara Nell Smith and Shelby Smith. Survivors are two sons and a daughter-in-law, John
and Janet Touchton and Aubrey Touchton all of Homerville; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Wayne Bradford of St. Augustine,
FL and Trevor Touchton of McKinney TX; four great-grandchildren, Lexie Ramsey, Leavy Bradford and Landry Bradford all of
St. Augustine, and Victoria Wohnig of Newberry, SC; one sister, Mary Henry of Lake City, FL; one brother: Raymond Touchton
of Marietta, GA; three step-children, Joe and Mary Williams of Tallahassee, FL, Sue Graddy of Homerville and David and
Shirley Williams of Warner Robins, GA. and their families; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services for Mr.
Touchton were held Monday, August 29, 2011 at the New Vision Church of God. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery.
Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TOUCHTON, Ronnie Eugene Touchton
Ronnie Eugene Touchton, age 65, of Naylor, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center
in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on February 20, 1947 in Lanier County, Georgia to the late Curtis Eugene and Eula Mae
(Bohannon) Touchton. He was a fork lift operator for Dollar General and a member of the Buzzard Bay Hunting Club in Cogdell,
Georgia. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Crowe. His survivors include daughters & son-in-law- Amy Bennett
(Jesse), of Pearson, GA; Melissa Touchton, of Pearson, GA; sons & daughter-in-law- Ronnie Touchton (Crystal) of Columbus, GA;
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Brandon Touchton, of Lakeland, GA; grandsons- Everett K. Williams; Isaiah Ashford; Malachi Touchton, all three of Pearson, GA;
Chrystian Touchton, of Columbus, GA; Kenneth Miller, of Columbus, GA; Dekota Daniel Bennett, of Axson, GA; Javier Emanuel
Martinez, of Axson, GA; granddaughters- Zoey Lynn Touchton, of Lanier County, GA; Teaira Nicole Bennett, of Axson, GA;
brother& sister-in-law- Roger Touchton (Mary), of Naylor, GA; sister & brother-in-law- Wanda Simpson (Philip), of Naylor, GA;
Brenda Jones (Ken), of Inman, SC; a sister - Glenda West, of Naylor, GA; and a number of nieces & nephews. Funeral Services
will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services in Lakeland, GA with burial following in
Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland, Georgia. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Family.
TOWLER, John Towler
John Towler, age 86, died at his home in Day Tuesday after a brief illness. He was born in Hamilton County, the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Towler. He was in the mercantile business for many years and was Postmaster in Lee and Day for a long
time. He retired from civil service in 1948. He was a member of the Brewer Lake Baptist Church. His survivors are his wife,
Mrs. Ila Malone Towler of Day; 2 sons, George Wesley Towler of Ft. Pierce and Jack Towler of Day; 1 daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae
Holfmeier of Wood River, IL; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 3rd at
the Brewer Lake Baptist Church with interment in the Day Cemetery.
TOWNS, Paul Towns
Paul Towns, age 72, of McRae, died Friday (Aug. 7, 2015). The funeral will be Monday at Community Church of God, Helena.
Burial will follow in Harrelson Family Cemetery. A native and lifelong resident of McRae, he was the son of the late Guy C. and
Christine Briley Towns. He was married to the late Ruby Horne Towns. A U.S. Army veteran, he was retired from the State of
Georgia Prison System. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Towns, and a sister, Guynell Kennedy. Survivors
include his children, Paul Allen (Susan) Towns and Nancy Jo Harris, both of McRae; brothers and sisters, Jean (Ralph) Horne, of
Helena, Eloise (Jack) Yawn, of Rhine, Wyoma (Gene) Johns, of Warner Robins, Daniel (Pam) Towns, of Hazlehurst, David Towns,
of Chauncey, and Wyleen (Stuart) Haskins, of Eatonton; grandchildren, Kayla Harris, Jerry Allen Harris, Brian Towns, Heather
Towns and Cole Towns; and several nieces and nephews. Vaughn Funeral Home of McRae has charge of arrangements.
TOWNSEND, Allen Townsend
Allen Townsend, age 80, died Tuesday in a West Florida hospital, after a year’s illness. He was a retired farmer and lifelong
resident of the Hanson community. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Annie Townsend, and several nieces and nephews and other
relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday in Cherry Lake Methodist Church with interment in Cherry Lake Cemetery.
Elmer’s notes: From the Madison County Burial Records we note that Allen T. Townsend was born 24 Sept 1870 and died March
28, 1950. He is buried in the Cherry Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery – different from the “Cherry Lake Cemetery” as
reported in the obituary..
TOWNSEND, Charles Townsend
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 11, 1912)
Mr. Chas. Townsend died very suddenly at Live Oak Thursday and was buried at Hickory Grove on Friday. He left many relatives
and friends to mourn his departure.
TOWNSEND, Ester Townsend
Miss Ester Townsend, age 67, of Pinetta, died Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Viola Gramling. Miss Townsend was a
lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Gramling and Mrs. Ranna Coody, and one brother, J. A.
Townsend, all of Pinetta. Services were held Friday at Hickory Grove Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
TOWNSEND, Israel John Townsend
Israel John Townsend, life-long resident of this county, passed away at the home of his great niece, Mrs. Isham Harris, June
28, following a ten days’ illness. Death resulted from paralysis. Israel John Townsend was born July 28, 1859, son of a
prominent Madison County family. In early manhood he was married to Miss Johnnie A. Buchanan, who preceded him in death
sixteen years. Two children were born to them, one son Hill Townsend, and a daughter, Bernice Townsend, wife of Cleveland
Warner. Both children are deceased. Mr. Townsend was the last member of his family, survivors being only five grandchildren,
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Mrs. Vera Downing, Carl Townsend, Gerald Paul Townsend, J. B. Townsend and Arthur Townsend, one great-grandchild, Lewis
Evan Downing, and several great nieces and nephews. He was engaged in farming and in the mercantile business in the Hickory
Grove section during the early years of his life. For the past six years he had lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isham Harris.
He was a member of the Hickory Grove Methodist Church and was active in the religious and social affairs of the community.
He was greatly esteemed by all who knew him for his many fine traits of character and for his kindly and courteous attitude
towards everyone. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Hickory Grove M. E. Church. Out-of-town relatives
attending the funeral included Mrs. Clifford Ambrose and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ambrose; Mrs. Ada Brier and daughter,
Marguerite; Mr. and Mrs. Will Townsend and Mrs. Phil Townsend and three children of Live Oak.
TOWNSEND, J. Addie Townsend
The sad information was received in town Monday morning of the death of Dr. J. Addie Townsend, which occurred at his home in
Lake City Sunday night. Dr. Townsend was a native of Madison County, and many relatives here as well as friends mourn his
untimely death. He was a young man in the prime of useful manhood, and his death falls heavily upon the stricken widow and
four children. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Townsend, both of whom have died within the last year, and brother to Mrs.
Robert S. McIntyre of this city. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The burial was at Lake City Monday
afternoon.
TOWNSEND, Jim Al Townsend
Jim Al Townsend, age 84, died Friday in the hospital in Madison after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Madison
County where he was engaged in farming and was for 40 years the owner and operator of the Madison Stockyards. He was the
oldest member of the Hanson Methodist Church in age and membership. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Townsend of Pinetta;
4 daughters, Miss Pauline Townsend; Mrs. Audrey Leslie; Mrs. Thelma Yound; and Mrs. Norma Jean Hendry, all four of Pinetta; 3
sons, George Townsend; Lum Townsend; and Dell Townsend, all three of Pinetta; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held
Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
TOWNSEND, John Carl Townsend
John Carl Townsend, age 42, died early Monday in a Jacksonville hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Madison County
but had lived in Jacksonville for the last two years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audrey Hadden Townsend; one daughter,
Mrs. Yvonne Anderson, and one granddaughter, Martha Anderson, all of Jacksonville; and three brothers, G. P. Townsend, of
Tallahassee; J. B. Townsend, of Pompano; and Arthur Townsend, of Titusville. Services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral
Home with interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
TOWNSEND, Joseph Townsend
At the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. O. Moye, in this city, on Thursday, December 4th, 1902, Joseph Townsend, departed this
life after an illness of several weeks. At the time of his death, Mr. Townsend was in the seventy-sixth year of his age. With
his parents he came to Madison County when but a child of three or four years, and has lived here continuously since. He was
born in GA in the year 1827. Mr. Townsend was known and esteemed throughout the county and his life was one of usefulness.
An aged widow survives him besides five children, Wilford Townsend, Mrs. Moye and Mrs. Goodbread, all of this city, and Dr.
Townsend and Mrs. Harris of Lake City. The funeral was held Friday and the interment was in the city cemetery.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for Oak Ridge Cemetery we find a Joseph Townsend, born 19 Mar 1827, died 4 Dec
1902.
TOWNSEND, Mildred Florine Driggers Townsend
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 12 August 2015)
Mildred Florine Driggers Townsend, age 86, of Mayo, FL, passed away August 15, 2015, at Haven Hospice of Lake City following
an extended illness. Ms. Townsend was born April 21, 1929 in Greenville, FL, to Elisha Washington Driggers and Fair Rene
Clayton Driggers. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mildred worked for many years
as a cook at Byrds Cafe and also the Lazy L Burger Hut. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, fishing, crocheting, and visiting
with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elisha Washington Driggers and Fair Rene Driggers, and 2
brothers, C.L. Driggers and Johnnie Driggers. She is survived by 2 sons, Cecil (Tressie) Townsend of Branford, and Albert
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(Candy) Townsend, 1 daughter, Iris Fairine Townsend, and husband Calvin Stubbs, all of Mayo, 1 step-daughter, Carolyn Bradley
of Mayo, 1 brother, Pasco L. (Nancy) Driggers of West Columbia, SC, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great
grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Mayo on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery in Madison.
TOWNSEND, Mrs. T. J. Townsend
Mrs. T. J. Townsend died at her home at Hanson last Sunday after an illness of a few weeks. The deceased was about eighty
years of age and her death resulted from a general breaking down rather than from any particular disease. The deceased leaves
a husband, Mr. T. J. Townsend, a brother, Warren McLeod, and a son by a former marriage, H. W. McLeod, in this county to
mourn her loss. The body was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery Monday. She was a faithful member of the Hickory Grove
Methodist Church.
TOWNSEND, Timothy Wayne Townsend
Mr. Timothy Wayne Townsend, 49, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr.
Townsend was born August 5, 1961, in Stanton, VA, to Mrs. Doris Townsend of Valdosta, and the late Mr. Kenneth Bishop
Townsend. He owned and operated Estate Jewelry and Pawn and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Valdosta.
Survivors are his wife Katherine “Kathy” Morgan Townsend; one sister and brother-in-law, Lee Ann and Steve Roberts of
Valdosta; one brother, Steve Townsend of Fairbanks, Alaska; father-in-law and mother-in-law: John Albert and Barbara Jean
Morgan of Homerville; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Steve and Lisa Conner of Homerville, Johnny and Amy Morgan of
Homerville; several nieces and other relatives. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in the Pine Forest
Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Townsend family locally.
TOWSON, Nancy Towson
Nancy Towson, age 71, of Waycross, died Monday (Feb. 2, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
TRAN, Paul Tran
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 15 January 2016)
Born: January 1, 1938, Died: January 15, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
TRAVIS, Gary F. Travis
Gary F. Travis, 71, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2006) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. He was born in
Homerville to the late Archie F. Smith and Mary Carver Smith. He was a graduate of UCLA and resided in California for 40
years. While in California he was an actor, screenwriter and director in several movies and theaters. He moved back to
Waycross in 1996. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond M. Smith. Survivors include three
sisters, Vernell Boatright, of Mershon, Wanda Mitchem, of Waycross, and Theda Smith Lee, of Waycross; close friends, Dottie
Wight, of Brunswick, and Scott Avery, of Rancho Mirage, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Alethea Taylor (husband Scott), Devan
Walker and Maisy Taylor, all of Alma, Shari Henderson (husband Carl), Rose Ann Thornton and Abby Walker (husband Raymond);
great-nieces and nephews, Hannah Henderson and Skipper Davis, Jody Thornton and Payton Walker; numerous cousins and other
relatives. A graveside service was held at 10:30 Monday morning in Greenlawn Cemetery.Nancy King, Jean Quarterman, Dottie
Wight and Theda Smith Lee all took part in the service. Honored guests included the Waycross High School Class of 1953.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
TRAVIS, Mason Clyde Travis
Little Mason Clyde Travis, infant son of Josie Lee Travis and Bobby Allen Ducker, passed away on Wednesday, November 10,
2010. Graveside services were Sunday, November 14, 2010, at DeBerry Baptist Church Cemetery near Broxton, GA. Survivors
include: grandparents: Sheryl Ducker of Broxton, GA; Wendy Travis and Heath Ducker of Chambersburg, PA; greatgrandparents: Mae Carnley of Winter Haven, FL and Susan Miller of Waynesboro, PA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
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TRAWICK, Paul Nelson Trawick
Paul Nelson Trawick, age 75, of Mayo, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was the son of the late David Nelson Trawick and Eyrie Corbin Trawick, and was a lifelong resident of Mayo. Mr. Trawick was
of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Airline Baptist Church in Mayo. He served 24 years as Lafayette County Clerk of
Count. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Mayo Masonic Lodge #119. He was a farmer and avid turkey
hunter who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Mr. Trawick is survived by, his wife of 43 years, Barbara Kerby
Trawick, 1 son, David Nelson Trawick, and his wife Eualina, 1 daughter, Susanne Hanson, and her husband Tim, all of Mayo; 2
sisters, Martha Branche, of Live Oak, and Kathryn Sullivan, of Mayo; 4 grandchildren, Madisyn and Gage Trawick, and Kerby and
Corbin Hanson, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Trawick will be Friday July 31,
2009 in the sanctuary of Airline Baptist Church in Mayo. Interment will follow in the Airline Church Cemetery. All arrangements
are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo (386) 294-2658. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make donations
may make them to Haven Hospice in Lake City or to the Airline Baptist Church Building Fund.
TRAYNHAM, Eunice Smith Traynham
Mrs. Eunice Smith Traynham, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at her residence following a long term illness. Mrs.
Traynham was born to James Ira and Bessie Vickers Smith in Ambrose, GA on January 19, 1928. She was the widow of the late
Joe Harold Traynham, Sr. Mrs. Traynham was retired from a savings and loan company as an assistant vice president and she
was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Funeral services were
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in the First Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors include: sons:
Jeff (Kim) Traynham of Alma, GA and Joe (Debbie) Traynham of Hanahan, SC; 4 grandchildren: Tracy Curry, Sheryl Thompson,
Lezlie Rue and Jonathan Traynham; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements.
TRAYNOR, Eva Mae Traynor
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 11 October 2015)
Eva Mae Traynor, age 58, passed away October 11, 2015 in Tallahassee, FL. Eva was born June 19, 1957 in Colquitt, GA to Charlie
Lee Haire and Ruby Lee Williams Haire. Mrs. Traynor is survived by her children Brenda Ketchum and Jason Ketchum and stepson Gary Wayne Traynor, Jr., her grandchildren Raylee Parker, Ryder Ketchum, and an expecting grandchild, and longtime
companion Harry Traynor. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 3:00 PM at New Hope Cemetery. All
arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
TREADAWAY, Robert L. Treadaway
Robert L. Treadaway, 51, died Monday morning, of a heart ailment at his Cherry Lake home. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at Concord Methodist Church. Interment was in the cemetery there. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Julia Treadaway;
four daughters, Mrs. Frances Cunningham, of Clyattville, GA; Mrs. Louise Bradney, Miss Laura Mae Treadaway, and Miss Marion
Treadaway, all three of Cherry Lake; one son, Robert, at home; and five grandchildren.
TREADWAY, David Haskins Treadway Sr.
David Haskins Treadway Sr., 79, of Tavares, FL, passed away Friday ( Aug. 3, 2012). He was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Umatilla, FL.
He was a graduate of the University of Florida, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired coordinator, principal and teacher. He
was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Tavares , FL, and a member of the Lions Club, Elks Lodge and the Tavares
and Lake County Historical Societies. He is survived by his wife, Ann Frier Treadway; sons, David Treadway Jr. and Ashley
Treadway; daughter, Ame Treadway; sister, Margaret Patrick; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352) 3434444.
TRIMMER, Roy E. Trimmer
Mr. Roy E. Trimmer, of Cherry Lake, died Sunday in Lake City, FL following a short illness, at the age of 67 years. Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon in the Cherry Lake Methodist Church with interment in the Cherry Lake Cemetery. Survivors are
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his second wife and two sets of children. They are Mrs. Maloy of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miss Mary Trimmer, Washington DC, Roy E.
Trimmer, Jr., U. S. Navy, Memphis TN, Mrs. Patricia Guess, Washington, DC, Daniel W. Trimmer of the Seabees, Rhode Island,
Miss Laura and Margaret Trimmer, Theodore and Russell Trimmer and three grandchildren
TRIPP, Carolyn Elder Tripp
Mrs. Carolyn Elder Tripp was born September 5, 1920, in Douglas, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late
Herbert Toombs Elder and Lucy Gertrude Philips Elder and her husband, King David Tripp, Jr., and brother, Charles Elder Sr.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Douglas and was retired as a bookkeeper for Williams Insurance
Company. Mrs. Tripp passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. She is survived by her step-daughter, Jane Adcock of Dublin; her
step-son, Tommy Tripp of Edgefield, SC; sister-in-law, Mildred Moore Elder; nephew, Charles Elder, Jr.; niece, Debbie Moffet;
and several great nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Carolyn Elder Tripp, age 94, will be Friday, June 12,
2015, at the Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas, GA. Stanley Funeral Home & Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of the
arrangements.
TRIPP, Timothy Garland Tripp
Timothy Garland Tripp, age 61, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in
Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and the late former Dorothea Smith Tripp. Coming from Orlando, FL, he had lived in Perry since 1991.
He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Tripp graduated from University of Central Florida in 1971, and received his Masters degree
from F.S.U. in 1978. He served as Principal of Taylor County Schools for 16 years. He loved to teach, work in the yard and
travel. Survived by his father and step-mother, Charles and Ginni Tripp, his wife of 40 years, Priscilla Tripp, a son, William
Joseph Tripp, both of Perry, FL, 2 brothers; Gregory William Tripp of Pennsylvania, Charles Tripp of New York. Memorial
Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, October 1, 2010.
TRIPP, William Henry Tripp
(Abstracted from 20th May 2015 ECB Publishing Monticello, FL)
William Henry Tripp, MD, age 91, was born in Monticello, FL on January 10, 1924. The son of Maurice Henry Tripp and Mattie
Lester Taylor Tripp, he graduated from the Jefferson High School in Monticello Florida. He served three years in the United
States Naval Reserve during World War II aboard an LSM boat in the South Pacific, and was honorably discharged in 1946 with
the rank of Lt. (jg). After graduating with a BA from Emory University in 1947, he earned his MD at Emory University School of
Medicine, graduating in 1951. He interned at Hartford Hospital in 1951-52 and received his specialty training in obstetrics and
gynecology at Woman’s Hospital in New York between 1952-56. He practiced OB GYN for 32 years in Hartford, retiring in 1988.
Bill was on the senior staff at Hartford Hospital, affiliated with St Francis Hospital, and Associate Clinical Professor of OB
GYN at the University of Connecticut Medical School. He was a member of The Group, one of the first group medical practices
of OB GYN in New England. In the course of his fulfilling career he delivered in the neighborhood of 10,000 babies. At work, he
was admired for the unique blend of Southern charm, a warm bedside manner, and for his decisive, confident surgical skills. Bill
was the quintessential gentleman who always had a great story or funny joke to tell. He lived life fully. He loved reading and
studying history, was an avid gardener, and his elegant dinner parties were legendary among family and his many friends. He and
his beloved wife Joy traveled the world together, often exploring places that were off the beaten path. In later years, he
accompanied his daughter and grandchildren on unforgettable trips to England, France, Italy and Spain. Bill was a member of the
Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, the American Medical Association, a diplomat of the American Board of OB GYN, the
American College of OB GYN, the Hartford County Medical Association, the Hartford Medical Society, and the New England
Society of OB GYN. He also was active in the Old Guard of West Hartford, the 1892 Club, Hartford Golf Club, the Hartford
Club, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club (FL) and the St George’s Club (Bermuda). He was a long time member of the First Baptist
Church of West Hartford where he served as a deacon. He was predeceased by his wife, Joy Louise Lawless Tripp. He is
survived by 1 daughter, Tally (Mark) Morrow, and 2 granddaughters, Olivia and Camille Morrow of Alexandria VA, and 1 son,
Richard, his wife, Leanne, and 2 grandsons, Stephan and Ian Grandjean. Funeral services were held in Connecticut. The family
would welcome memorial contributions to: The Joy Lawless Tripp Scholarship Fund, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road,
Macon, GA 31210.
TROTTER, John Benjamin Trotter
One of twelve children, John Benjamin Trotter was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Dixie, to John Thomas and Kitty Lenora Trotter. He
died May 11, 2013, in Macon, at the age of 87. John attended Dixie High School, Norman Park College, and New Orleans Baptist
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Theological Seminary. He became an ordained Southern Baptist minister and was a devoted supply minister for the Mercer
Baptist Association. He was employed by Wells Aluminum, of Moultrie, for many years. Later, he worked for the Thomasville
Times-Enterprise. After retirement, he became a substitute teacher in the Brooks County School system. He was a longtime
member of the Barwick Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. After serving in the U.S. Army, he
married Cora Lee Gandy of Haines City, FL, on July 30, 1955. Together they had five children, John Robert, Nellie Charlene,
William Thomas, Daniel Benjamin, and Claude Mark. Johnny was an avid sports enthusiast and rarely missed Brooks County High
School sporting events. He loved to play basketball, fish, sing, and garden. As a dedicated father and spouse, he loved to share
his passions with his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cora Lee; brothers, Eustice, James,
Thomas, Willis; and sisters, Reba, Mary Sue, Ruby, Viola, Esther, and Sarah. He is survived by his sister Ann, of Pavo; son, John
Robert Trotter and wife Missy, of Thomasville; Nellie Charlene Trotter and husband Hector Munoz-Baras, of Glen Spey, NY;
William Thomas Trotter and wife Helena Maria, of Marietta; Daniel Benjamin and wife Rachael, of Barboursville, WV; and Claude
Mark Trotter and wife Mary Jane, of Katy, TX. He was very proud of his fabulous grandchildren, Gabriel, Mark Adam, Christina
Nicole, Thomas Benjamin, Scotti Leigh, and Rebecca, and great-grandchild Elizabeth Grace. Visitation will be Wednesday, May
15, 2013, at Barwick Baptist Church in Barwick, followed by the service. Following the service, the interment will be at
Evergreen Cemetery in Dixie.
TROUP, Michael Troup Sr.
Michael Troup Sr., age 52, of Jesup, passed away Wednesday (April 27, 2016) following a fishing accident in Brunswick. He was
born Feb. 4, 1964 in Waycross, son of the late Reba Hazel Jenkins Troup and Willie DeWitt Troup Sr. He was educated in the
public school system and graduated from Monroe High School in Albany in 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was also
a certified welder. He was a former employee of Yellowood, the Tank Plant and Georgia Pacific in Brunswick. “Mike,” as he was
affectionately known by his family and friends, was well liked and never met a stranger. He loved his family and his friends. In
his free time he could always be found somewhere fishing. The funeral will be Saturday at Gilead Gospel Ministries Church, 256
N. Macon Street in Jesup. Interment will be in Sunset Oaks Cemetery in Jesup. Arrangements are entrusted to Royal Funeral
Home, Inc., of Jesup.
TROUPE, J. T. Troupe
Mr. J. T. Troupe, age 86, of Nicholls, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his residence following an extended
illness. Mr. Troupe was born on December 9, 1926, in Ocilla, GA, to the late John Thomas Troupe and Mary Elizabeth Swails
Troupe. Survivors include his wife, Gail Troupe of Nicholls, GA; 5 daughters, Melissa Troupe, Sabrina Troupe, Tonya Troupe,
Marissa (Scott Johnson) Troupe all of Nicholls, GA, and Brandy (James) Gillis of Douglas, GA; 1 son, Jimmy (Diane) Troupe of
Douglas, GA; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and seven sisters. Funeral
services were Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Mt. Zion Church. Interment followed at Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
TROUPE, Mary Lois Troupe
Mary Lois Troupe, age 68, died Wednesday (Aug. 26, 2015) at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas following an
extended illness. She was born in Pearson and had lived most of her life in Atkinson County. She was a homemaker of the
Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Leroy Griffin and Mary Lou Murray Griffin. She was married to the late Grover
Troupe and also preceded in death by a son, Grover Gene Troupe. She is survived by her 2 sons, Troy Lee Smith and Tommy Lee
Smith, both of Nahunta; 2 sisters, Patsy Spivey of Alma, and Shirley Tanzer of Douglas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TROUTMAN, Daryl L. Troutman
A celebration of life service for Daryl L. Troutman, 65, will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Peters Missionary Baptist
Church, 300 Fireman St. Interment will be in Waynesville Masonic Cemetery, Waynesville (Brantley County). He was called home
to be with the Lord on Tuesday (April 2, 2013) after an illness. He was born March 10, 1948 in Waycross to Solomon Troutman
Jr. and Bessie Butler Troutman. He was the eldest of five siblings. He received his formal education from the public school
system of Waycross and graduated from Center High School in 1966. He furthered his education at Savannah State College and
Okefenokee Technical College. He was a member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy
where he served during Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1972. He was joined in holy matrimony to Shellie Daniels
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on March 13,1999 in Waycross. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Shellie Daniel Troutman; a daughter, Ayanna Smith,
of Waycross; four step-children, Mack Payne, of Forsyth, Shedrick Payne, LaBronda Payne, Tisha Smith, all of Waycross; his
parents, Solomon Troutman Jr. and Bessie Butler Troutman, of Waycross; two sisters, Carol D. Mallory, of Waycross, and
Lynette D. Johnson (John), of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, Gregory Troutman, Larry V. Troutman and Solomon F. Troutman,
all of Waycross; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the
Troutman residence, 306 Plumer St., Apartment A, and at his parents’ residence, 1244 Pittman St. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
TROUTMAN, Solomon F. Troutman III
A celebration of life service for Solomon F. Troutman III, 58, will be held Saturday at Emmanuel’s International Cathedral of
the Holy Spirit, 600 Genoa St. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Waynesville. He died Sunday (Nov. 3, 2013) at Mayo
Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1955 in Waycross, the youngest of five children
born to Solomon Troutman Jr. and Bessie Butler Troutman. He joined Grant Chapel Baptist Church at an early age under the
leadership of his grandfather, the late Rev. J.M. Butler. “Sol,” as he was affectionately called, received his formal education
from the public school system of Waycross and graduated from Waycross High School in 1973. He was retired from CSX
Railroad. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daryl L. Troutman. Those left to cherish his memories include his parents,
Solomon Troutman Jr. and Bessie Butler Troutman, of Waycross; 3 children, Shada Troutman, of Valdosta, Solomon Troutman
IV, of Waycross, and Jacqueline Swinson (Marcus), of Abilene, Texas; 5 grandchildren, Nykiya, Ahnye, Yori, Jireh and Solomon
V; 2 sisters, Carol D. Mallory, of Waycross, and Lynette D. Johnson (John), of Jacksonville, FL; 2 brothers, Gregory Troutman
and Larry V. Troutman, both of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Shellie Daniels Troutman, of Waycross; and nieces, nephews, cousins,
and other relatives. Friends may call at the Troutman residence, 1244 Pittman St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home.
TROWELL, Eugene Doyle Trowell
Eugene "Gene" Doyle Trowell, age 78, of Lake Park, GA passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 in the Baptist Village of Waycross,
GA after a lengthy illness. He was born September 22, 1934 to the late David and Sarah Trowell in Douglas, GA. He was a
Baptist by faith, and worked as a commercial refrigeration and A/C repair man in the Lowndes county area. Along with his
parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Mercer Trowell. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Steve &
Johnna Trowell of Valdosta, GA; son & daughter-in-law Billy & Vicky Trowell of Alma, GA; son & daughter-in-law David & Cindy
Trowell of Waycross, GA; daughter & son-in-law Glenda & Jesse Ellis of Valdosta, GA; daughter & son-in-law Ginger & Glenn
Lynch of Alma, GA; step-daughter Connie Taylor of Atlanta, GA; step-daughter Bonnie Nix of Valdosta, GA; step-son Donnie
Mercer of Valdosta, GA; step-son Johnnie Mercer of Valdosta, GA; step-son Lonnie Mercer of Valdosta, GA; step-son Larry
Mercer of Jesup, GA; 9 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren, and several extended family members. Funeral services will be
held Friday, July 26, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Corinth Baptist Church
Cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Trowell family.
TROWELL, James Richard Trowell
James Richard "Ricky" Trowell, age 58, of Valdosta passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 in Shands Hospital in Gainesville,
FL. He was born June 4, 1954 in Douglas, GA to the late Johnnie Alfred Trowell and Udell Bryan Trowell of Coffee County, GA.
Mr. Trowell was a History Teacher for Lowndes County High School and was a member of Gateway Baptist Church where he
served as a Chairman for the Board of Deacons. Survivors include his mother Udell Trowell, of Valdosta, GA; a sister Judy
Martin, of Hahira, GA; a nephew Scott Dennis, of Valdosta, GA; and a niece Danielle Martin, of Valdosta, GA. Funeral Services
will be held Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Gateway Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Seiverd officiating. Graveside services will
follow at Pridgen Baptist Church Cemetery in Coffee County. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
TROWELL, Teresa Diane Trowell
Mrs. Teresa Diane Trowell, age 40, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a
brief illness. Mrs. Trowell was employed by the State of Georgia Revenue Department and was a member of Westwood Baptist
Church. Mrs. Trowell was preceded in death by father: Thomas Kinnett and stepfather: Gregory Vickers. Funeral services were
Wednesday, September 29, 2010, in the Westwood Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Westwood Church Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband: Dennis James Trowell of Mora, GA; parents: George Carroll and Sue Paulk of Douglas, GA; 1
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sister: Lynn (Ray) Fussell of Douglas, GA; 2 brothers: Greg (Lynn) Kinnett of Jacksonville, GA; Chris Kinnett of Douglas, GA;
father-in-law and mother–in-law: Mr. And Mrs. James Trowell of Douglas, GA; three special nieces: Jody Kinnett of Jacksonville,
GA, Shelby Fussell of Douglas, GA, Cori Kinnett of Douglas, GA; great nephew: Carter D. Kinnett of Douglas, GA; several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TROWELL, Udell Trowell
Udell Trowell, 83, of 2217 Riverside Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602 passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at home. She was born Nov.
7, 1929, in Coffee County, GA, to the late James Franklin Bryan and Elizabeth Lavinia 'Bolden' Bryan of the Pridgen Community
in Coffee County. Mrs. Trowell was a retired widow, married to the late Johnnie Alfred Trowell of Broxton, GA. She lived most
of her life at 125 Sam Jones Road in the Pridgen Community. For the past five years, she attended Gateway Baptist Church.
Mrs. Trowell — one of 10 children — is survived by five siblings, Inez Byrd of Sarasota, Dock Bryan of Pridgen, Edell Merritt
(her twin) of Brunswick, Marilyn Griffin of Valdosta, and David Bryan of Valdosta. Five months earlier, she was preceded in
death by her son, James Richard 'Ricky' Trowell. In her immediate family, she is survived by her only daughter, Judy Martin of
Hahira, GA; a grandson, Scott Davis; and granddaughter, Danielle Martin, both of Valdosta; as well as a great-grandson, Ty
Cayden Toole of Savannah, GA. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her most. Funeral services were held Thursday,
May 23, 2013, at Gateway Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow in Pridgen Baptist Church Cemetery in Coffee County.
Music Funeral Services, Valdosta served the Trowell family.
TRUETT, Arla Ellafay Morgan Truett
MABLETON — Arla Ellafay Morgan Truett, age 82, of Mableton, passed peacefully Thursday (Dec. 24, 2015) at Wellstar Cobb
Hospital in Austell after an extended illness. She was born in Brunswick, Nov. 4, 1933 to Horace Cecil and Minnie Verna Jacobs
Morgan Sr. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Willetta Highsmith and Janie Jeanette Morgan. She was a
homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved to spend her time quilting, crafting and coloring. She is survived by her husband,
Lewis Wayne Truett Sr. of Mableton; her 4 children and their spouses, Teresa Lee (Dean) Luck of Waynesville, Dennis Wayne
(Cindy) Truett of Mableton, Zada Ann (Keith) Thomas of Hickox, and Lewis Wayne Truett Jr (Sam Porperfield) of Woodstock; 9
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Frances Thomas of Raybon; 1 brother and sisterin-law, H.C. (Maxine) Morgan of Nahunta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was scheduled Monday at
Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian Dean Little, David Wayne
Johns, J.R. Hopkins, Danny Thomas, Zachary Truett and Levi Duncan. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
TRUETT, Dan Truett
Dan Truett, age 68, died at the Madison hospital following a long illness. He was born in Clay County, KY and before his
retirement operated a mobile home park. He lived in Pinetta. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Leona Truett and one son, Tom Truett,
both of Pinetta. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist
Church Cemetery.
TRUETT, Patricia O. Truett
Mrs. Patricia O. Truett, age 75, passed away at home on Thursday, June 10, 2010. A funeral service celebrating her life was
Saturday, June 12, 2010. Interment was in the Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Truett was a native of
Elizabethtown, NC. She married Donald Truett in 1954. They traveled the world and spent 22 years in the Middle East where
she was considered a beloved mother to all. She loved music and helping others. She is survived by her husband: Donald Truett
of Ridgeland; daughter: Angela (Sam) Smith of Knoxville, TN; son: Donald James (Edie) Truett of Ridgeland; sister: Ann (Grady)
Moore of Perry, FL; brother: Danny (Rose) Lastinger of Perry, FL; step-sister: Melanie Marshall and Elizabeth (Stuart) White;
step-brother: Billy (Kathy) Smith all of Douglas, GA; grandchildren: Bryan (Anna Lisa) Truett of Flowood, Tandy Haley of
Brandon, Brett Smith of Louisville, KY and Drew Smith of Nashville, TN; 1 great-grandchild: Brady Haley of Brandon; sister-inlaw: Diane (Emory) Griffin of Broxton, GA; and 2 nieces: Joy (Jason) Burke and April Dills, all of Broxton, GA. Flowers will be
accepted or memorials to a charity of your choice.
TRUMAN, Mr. W. Truman
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Mr. W. Truman of Mulberry passed away at a Tampa hospital Sunday night following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of
the former Miss Wallie Ellison, who was reared in Madison. Mr. Truman was a native of England and had lived many years in New
York but had been living retired in Mulberry for a few years.
TUCK, Virginia Clemens Tuck
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, May 10th, 2014)
Services for Virginia Clemens Tuck, age 98, of Thomasville will be announced at a later date. Ms. Tuck died on Saturday May 10,
2014 at her residence at Glenn-Mor Nursing Home in Thomasville. Born February 12, 1916 in Watkinsville to the late Harry
Clinton Clemens and Gladys Clemens, Ms. Virginia married the late Francis Dorsey Tuck, Sr. and worked as a receptionist for Dr.
Wine in Thomasville during her life. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and raised one son, Francis Dorsey Tuck,
Jr, who survives with his wife Elaine, and their 3 children, Kirk Tuck, Cindy Rath, and Tammy Bocher, all of Jacksonville, FL; 6
great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Her remains will be interred in Laurel Hill Cemetery in the family lot on Ninth
Street. A memorial service will be held in Jacksonville.
TUCKER, Mrs. B. N. Tucker
Mrs. B. N. Tucker, a former Madisonian, died Wednesday at her home in Clermont following a lingering illness. Mrs. Tucker resided
here until six years ago when after the death of her husband, the late B. N. Tucker, she went to Clermont to reside, to be near her
daughter, Mrs. Herbert S. Johnson. Mrs. Tucker was born in Charleston, SC and came here after her marriage to Mr. Tucker, a
former Kentuckian, who came to Madison to reside about 1880. She was Miss Victoria Jeffords, a member of a prominent South
Carolina family. She was educated in the city of her birth and possessing a brilliant mind which she retained even through her late
years of illness. Funeral services were held here in the First Baptist Church and interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
TUCKER, Betty Griffis Tucker
Betty Griffis Tucker, 59, died Sunday morning (July 23, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She
was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She retired from BellSouth as an operator after 30 years of service. She was
also a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Griffis and Inez Leggett Griffis.
She was preceded in death by a brother, J.H. Griffis Jr. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, L.F. Tucker, of Waycross;
one son, Chris Tucker (wife Angela), of Douglas; two step-children, Brad Tucker (wife Kim), of Hazlehurst, and Kim Snow
(husband Vince), of Quitman; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Jimmy Griffis (wife Johanna), of California, and Danny Griffis,
of Rocky Mount, N.C.; one sister, Peggy Altman, of Waycross; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by signing
the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
TUCKER, Doris G. Tucker
HOMERVILLE - Doris G. Tucker, 87, passed away Sunday (Dec. 2, 2007) at her residence following an extended illness. She was
born in Clinch County, Feb. 16, 1920, to the late Lucious C. Griffis and Mary Fender Griffis. She was a member of the Homerville
First Baptist Church and was retired from the E.R. Tucker, Gulf Oil Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.R.
Tucker, two sisters: Blanch Cason and Alma Ree Jones; and one brother, Hubert Griffis. Survivors include one daughter and sonin-law, Wanda and Jonathan Futch; one grandson, Jason Futch; one great grandson, Ashley Morgan Futch, all of Homerville, and
several other relatives.Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the
Pine Forest Cemetery. She will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8. The
body will be carried to the church one hour prior to the services. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Tucker family.
TUCKER, Edna Metts Tucker
Edna Metts Tucker, age 96, passed away peacefully at Baptist Village Retirement Center Friday (Dec. 4, 2015). She was born in
Atkinson County Sept. 28, 1919, the daughter of the late Raiford and Mattie Metts. She was a graduate of Willacoochee High
School. Because she especially valued learning and education, she was always involved in the school activities of her five
children. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Russell Tucker, a son, John Denzel and his wife,
Shirley, a grandson, Jeff Tucker, a son-in-law, Niles Nagel, two sisters, Cecile Metts Smith and Mary Metts, and three
brothers, Hubert, Everett and Venton Metts. The survivors include 4 daughters, Linda (Charles) Wilson of Douglasville, Carole
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(Morris) Mullis of Waycross, Diane (Audie) Hough of Coleman, and Laverne (Larry) Martin of Madison, FL; 10 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Maxie Metts Harper of Douglas; 2 sisters-in-law, Annette Tucker (Clinton) Miles of Albany,
and Audrey Tucker of Selma, AL; 1 brother-in-law, Aaron Tucker of Hartwell; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. After the
passing of her husband in 1970, she worked at Memorial Hospital for many years, first as a receptionist and later as the
assistant social worker. For almost 60 years, she was a member of Winona Park United Methodist Church where she served in
numerous capacities. She especially enjoyed being a youth director when her children were still in the Methodist Youth
Fellowship, as decorating co-chairperson several times, attending and sometimes teaching in the Sunday school program and as
an enthusiastic member of the church’s Sojourners group. She was an avid member of the Winona Park and Ware County
Homemakers Clubs. She often served as an officer and worked on projects such as the fair booths and judging fair items. She
attended state conventions and received awards for the fashion reviews. She was in charge of the “Woman of the Year”
recipient for several years. She enjoyed crafts such as quilting and making special Christmas gifts for her grandchildren. A
funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that any memorial gifts be made to Winona Park United Methodist Church, 900 North Augusta Ave., Waycross, GA
31503.
TUCKER, Florris L. Tucker
Florris L. Tucker, 70, died Sunday evening (June 18, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was
a native of Ware County, but had lived most of her life in Pierce County. She retired from Memorial Hospital, currently Satilla
Regional Medical Center, as a Registered Nurse. She was also a member of Faith Christian Fellowship Ministries in Blackshear.
She was the daughter of the late Alfred Leverett and Etta Cobb Leverett. She was the wife of the late Elton Tucker. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Elaine Thompson. Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Shaw (husband LaRue), of
Valdosta; one son, Sammy Thompson (wife Randie), of Waycross; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Frances Hicks, of Blackshear, and Lucille Bennett, of Tifton; one brother, Morris Leverett, of Albany; several nieces and
nephews. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online
registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
TUCKER, Hazel Tucker
Miss Hazel Tucker, who spent her girlhood and young womanhood in Madison, died recently on the operating table at Daytona
Beach, where she was undergoing an operation. She had been a teacher in the Daytona schools for the past number of years.
TUCKER, Heidi Susanne Tucker
Services for Heidi Susanne Tucker, 45, of Thomasville, are Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel
and interment is in Springhill Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker died June 27, at Archbold Medical Center. Born Sept. 11,
1965, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of George Reid Tucker and (Bonnie) of Grady County and Suzie Meeks of
Thomasville. She was a graduate of Thomas County Central High School and South Georgia Technical College with a degree in
welding. She was a former animal control officer with the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society and a member of Dawson
Street Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Joshua Kyle Heald (Stacie) of Thomasville, Andrew Ryan Heald (Suzannah) of
Thomasville; sister, Hope Meeks Sherrod of Thomasville; stepsister, Amanda Granger of Grady County; and numerous aunts and
uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
TUCKER, Henry Thomas Tucker
Henry Thomas “Tommy” Tucker, 69, of Hoboken, passed away Thursday (Aug. 22, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross. Born in McRae, July 1, 1944, he lived in Hoboken most of his adult life. He was retired from Georgia Power and was an
avid golfer. He was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Men’s Sunday
School class where he was also the teacher. He was a son of the late Chase Lippet and Daisy Mae Hunt Tucker. He was also
preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Staci J. Tucker. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Jacobs Tucker, of Hoboken; his
daughter, Leigh Tucker McQuaig, of Hoboken; two sons, Jamey Tucker, of Hoboken, and Hank (Jamie) Tucker, of Hortense;
four brothers, John Ed (Nancy) Tucker, of DeKalb, Ill., Foster “Bo” Tucker, of Waycross, Larry (Dolly) Tucker, of Jacksonville,
and Ricky (Mary Ann) Tucker, of Stockbridge; his sister, Gale (Charles) Kurtz, of Waycross; his brother-in-law, Larry Jacobs, of
Nahunta; six grandchildren, Taylor (Roger) Ritchie, Trey McQuaig, Jake Tucker, Ben Tucker, Aydan Tucker and Kinley Tucker;
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and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Hoboken Baptist Church.
Interment will be in the Hoboken Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hoboken Baptist Church, P.O. Box 247, Hoboken, GA
31542. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
TUCKER, Howell Mobley Tucker, Sr
Howell Mobley Tucker, Sr 74 of Thomasville died June 6, 2010 at Archbold Medical Center. Services will be held at WhiddonShiver Funeral Home Wednesday, June 9, 2010 with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. He retired in 1998 as Market Manager
for Sunnyland Foods. He was born May 19, 1936 in Colquitt, GA to Benjamin Lloyd Tucker (deceased) and Mabel Esther Howell
(deceased). Moultrie High School graduate and Honorary member of the Thomasville Exchange Club. Survivors are Joyce
Robinson Tucker his wife of Thomasville; Renee Tucker Gufford (Bill) daughter Thomasville; Howell M. Tucker, Jr. (Susan) son
Tallahassee, FL; Kylie Renee Morris granddaughter Valdosta; Howell M. Tucker, III grandson Tallahassee, FL; Mary Carson
Tucker granddaughter Tallahassee, FL; Jack Ault and Cole Ault both step-grandsons of Tallahassee, FL; Kendra Lynn Fisher
step-granddaughter Plainfield, IL; Aaron William Bufford step-grandson San Antonio, TX; Jennifer Wade Gufford stepgranddaughter Valdosta; Addison Renee Morris Great-granddaughter; McKenzie Erin Gufford step-great-granddaughter; Kade
David Foreman step-great-grandson; and a number of nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Carolyn
Perkins, Phyllis Stephenson, Juanita Diers, Benjamin Tucker, Janice Ericson, James Tucker. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may
be made to the Archbold Foundation in his honor. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
TUCKER, J. Wade Tucker
J. Wade Tucker, 84, formerly of Madison died Saturday April 18 in Panama City. Following cremation her remains were returned
to his home state of Michigan. He was at one time President of the Everglades Cypress Company.
TUCKER, John J. Tucker
John J. Tucker, age 53, of Leesburg, died Sunday (Aug. 24, 2014) at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be
Wednesday at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery. A native of Snellville, he was the son of the
late John D. and Shirley Tucker. He graduated from Gwinnett County High School. He moved to Leesburg 18 years ago from
Waycross and was the maintenance engineer for the City of Sasser. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Tucker, of Leesburg; 1 son,
Joe Randall (Kala) Pittman, of Leesburg; 1 daughter, Blair Elizabeth Tucker, of Gainesville; 2 grandchildren, Caden Allen Pittman
and Ashton Randall Pittman, both Leesburg; his paternal grandmother, Edna Tucker, of Waycross; and 4 aunts.
TUCKER, Katherine Elaine Cason Tucker
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia May 9, 2012)
Mrs. Katherine Elaine Cason Tucker, 38, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the Shands Hospital; Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs.
Tucker was born November 20, 1973, in Waycross. She was a Registered Nurse and was Director of Nursing at the Clinch
HealthCare, Homerville. She had earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valdosta State University and was a member of
the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. She was a wonderful nurse who was loved by her co-workers and patients.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, J.C. and Virginia Green and L.M. and Sara Bell Cason. She was a
precious mother to her twin daughters, Alaina Lee Tucker and Olivia Lee Tucker and her son James Harrison Tucker, all of
Homerville; she is also survived by her father and mother, David L. “Buddy” and Ginger Green Cason of Homerville; one sister
and brother-in-law, Marian C. and John Davis of Homerville; one brother, John David Cason of Homerville; her former husband,
James Oliver Tucker of Homerville; six nieces and nephews: Christopher Davis, Hannah Davis, Sarah Katherine Davis, Kaleb
Cason, Zachery Cason and Trenton Cason all of Homerville and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Tucker were held
Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev. Talmadge Guess and
Rev. Keith Chauncey. Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jim Colley, Matthew Bennett, K.J.
Infinger, Christopher Davis, Jared Hart, Jimmy Tucker and Daniel Cason. Honorary Pallbearers were Delilah Arnold, Lisa
Sirmans, Beth Infinger, Angelique Krugar, Brooklyn Welch and LeCedric Oliver. The congregation sang "I’ll Fly Away" and W. G.
Smith sang "Beulah Land". Sympathy maybe expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net.
Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TUCKER, Maudie Lee Player Tucker
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, August 6, 2013)
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Funeral services for Maudie Lee Player Tucker will be held Friday, August 9, 2013 at Patten Holiness Church with interment to
follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker was born on October 28, 1919 in Laurens County to the late Issac Samuel Player and
Lois Bryant McLeod. She was a member of Patten Holiness Church and would go on to work as a Sales Clerk at the Dime Store
for many years. On September 19, 1937 Ms. Player would wed Mr. Hubert Tucker and their marriage would continue until the
time of his passing. Mrs. Tucker would go on to work as a volunteer foster grandparent at Southwestern State Hospital
Rosehaven for many years later life. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital.
Survivors to cherish her memory include her many nieces and nephews.
TUCKER, Mrs. Tucker
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wilson were called to Ocala Saturday by the death of Mrs. Wilson’s mother, Mrs. Tucker. Funeral services
for Mrs. Tucker were held there Monday.
TUCKER, Otha Tucker
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 6, 2011)
Mr. Otha Tucker, 82, passed away at Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, Florida. He lived in Melbourne, FL for 50 years
before moving to Mayo, FL. He is the son of Drew and Ethel Tucker. He worked as a farmer and a barber, was in the U.S. Air
Force and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Tucker; (daughter) Debbie Graham; (brothers) Lawrence
Tucker and Earl Tucker; (sisters) Margie Rackett, Bernice Constantine, Unett Kind, Wanie Lee, Lavon Lynn; (grandchildren)
Kristopher Graham and Sherry, Jenna and Daniel Rhoades; (great-grandchild) Aubrey Rhodes. Services will be held at 11:00 AM
October, 29, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service. Beggs Funeral Home, (850)973-2258.
TUCKER, Phil Wesley Tucker
Mr. Phil Wesley Tucker, age 62 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at his residence, following an extended
illness. Mr. Tucker, a native of Carrollton, GA, was a foreman with a local Cable TV service company. He was the son of the late
Homer Tucker. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Survivors include 1 son, Charles Wesley Janiak of Reading, PA;
1 daughter, Melanie Sartain of Douglas, GA; his mother, Emma Corene Gray Tucker of Douglas, GA; 3 grandchildren, Garrett
Janiak of Reading, PA, Dagan Sartain and Corben Sartain, both of Douglas, GA; 3 brothers, William Eldridge (Rachael) Dickson
of South Carolina, George Dickson of LaGrange, GA, and Jack (Marilyn) Dickson of Alabama; 2 sisters, Judy (Flavis) Spears of
Hopkinsville, KY, and Virginia (Jacel) Butler of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives, including: Patricia
Knowles of Douglas, GA; Lydia (DeWayne) Stone of Douglas, GA; Frances Moon of LaGrange, GA; Donna Alsabrook of Texas;
Melanie Moon of Alabama; Lisa Moon of Atlanta, GA; Rhonda Moon of LaGrange, GA; Jill Hayes of Atlanta, GA; Kayla Stone,
Michael Butler, and Chris Butler all of Douglas, GA; Shaelie Brown of Douglas, GA; Jamie Dickson, and Tim Dickson, both of
Arkansas; Jack (Joy) Dickson, Jr. and Jon Dickson, all of Douglas, GA. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Ricketson
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TUCKER, Richard Paul Tucker
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, December 29th, 2014)
Graveside services for Richard Paul Tucker, age 79, of Thomasville, are Friday, January 2, 2015 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Tucker died December 29, 2014 at his residence. Born April 10, 1936 in Thomasville, he was a son of Daisy Tatum Hester and
the late Paul Tucker. He was a printer at Sunnylands Packing Co. He was married to Irma Jean Royal Tucker who preceded him in
death on June 2, 2005. He served in the United States Coast Guard. Survivors include his daughter, Angel Garver of
Thomasville; a son, Mark Tucker of Valdosta; 3 brothers, Reid (Bonnie) Tucker of Cairo, James (Robin) Hester of Pavo, Joe
(Paula) Hester of Boston; 2 sisters, Cissy (Bobby) Lowe of Thomasville, Helen (Jimmy) Flowers of Seale, AL; and a number of
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Tucker.
TUCKER, Robert Dennard Tucker
(Abstracted by courtesy ofThe Macon Georgia Telegraph, January 25, 2010)
Robert Dennard Tucker -ATLANTA/MONTICELLO - Robert Dennard Tucker, age 76, of Atlanta and of Monticello, died Friday,
January 22, 2010. -Robert Tucker was born in Tifton, Georgia on July 18, 1933 the son of Ethel Margaret Dennard Tucker and
Robert Buck Tucker and step-father, Fred Raymond Barron. He was reared in Unadilla and graduated from high school there. He
attended Mercer University prior to joining the United States Navy at the outbreak of the Korean War. As a combat "Frogman"
(now called Seals), he served in the much decorated Underwater Demolition Team Three. In addition to individual awards, his
team received three Presidential Unit Citations; one each from American Presidents Eisenhower, Truman and Rhee of South
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Korea. Upon his discharge, he graduated from Georgia Southwestern College and Georgia State University. -He spent over fifty
years in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries with such companies as Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, R.P. Scherer,
Scherer-Storz and Scherer Healthcare. He progressed through these companies from sales representative, to vice
presidencies, to presidencies, to co-founder and Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the latter two businesses. In
addition to serving on many corporate boards of directors, he was on the board of directors of the Health Industries
Manufacturers Association, President and member of the board of the Georgia Horse Foundation, a trustee of Brenau
University and a member of Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta. -He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, his brother James David Barron, sister La Merle Tucker Balcome, and his beloved wife of fifty years, Peggy Smith
Tucker. -Survivors include his son Robert Barron Tucker (Lori), Milton, Georgia; and daughter, Jennifer Tucker Segal
(Christopher), Monticello, Georgia; and five grandchildren, Sara Ruth Tucker, Robert Benjamin Tucker, Griffin Dennard Tucker,
Nicholas Barron Tucker, all of Milton and Matilda Smith Segal of Monticello, honorary, Felipe Patino; and his brother, John
Frederick Barron of Unadilla. -Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 11A.M. at the Monticello Presbyterian
Church. Interment will be next to his dear wife at historic West View Cemetery in Monticello . Rev. Rindy Trouteaud will
officiate. -Serving as pallbearers will be Jeffery Barron, Brandon Barron, James Brands, Donald Gains, Bill Tompson, Mike
McGovern, and Alfredo Rodriguez. -The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at
Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello. -The family suggests donations to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, P.O. Box 5965,
Virginia Beach, VA 23471, in memory of Robert D. "Colonel" Tucker UDT3 Korea 1950-1953. -Jordan Funeral Home, Monticello.
TUCKER, Staci Joette Jordan Tucker
Staci Joette Jordan Tucker, 43, of Hoboken, died Saturday morning (June 1, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System of
Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 20, 1969, in Waycross, the daughter of
Carolyn and Roy Jordan, of Hoboken. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Audie and Betty Jo Hough, of Hoboken,
and Rob and Ella Hunter, of Hoboken. She was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. She was employed at Stewart Distribution
Wholesale in Waycross as a supervisor in the accounts receivable department. She graduated from Brantley County High School
in 1987 and attended DeVry Institute in Atlanta. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching NASCAR
races. She was married Nov. 17, 1990, to Jamey Tucker, of Hoboken. She is survived by her husband, Jamey Tucker; her sons,
Jake Tucker and Ben Tucker; two brothers, Andy (Kim) Jordan, of Hoboken, and Ank (Cheryl) Jordan, of Hoboken; two nephews,
Garrett (Mallory) Jordan, of Hoboken, and Hunter (Magen) Jordan, of Hoboken; two nieces, Lynsi Jordan, of Hoboken, and Erica
(Cody) Jordan Abels, of Tifton; one great-niece, Cabella Raine Jordan, of Hoboken; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tommy
and Jeanette Tucker, of Hoboken; one sister-in-law, Leigh McQuaig, of Hoboken; one brother-in-law, Hank (Jamie) Tucker, of
Hortense; two nephews-in-law, Trey McQuaig, of Hoboken, and Aydan Tucker, of Hortense; two nieces-in-law, Taylor (Roger)
McQuaig Ritchie, of El Paso, TX, and Kinley Tucker, of Hortense. The funeral will be Wednesday at Hoboken Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Hoboken Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Southeastern Bank, c/o Jamey Tucker for
Jake and Ben Tucker. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TUCKER, Thomas Newton Tucker
(Abstracted from the Lake City Reporter June 7, 2013 – his wife Margie was a terrific supporter of Elmer’s Genealogy Library)
Thomas Newton Tucker, age 72, of Lake Wales, FL passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 in White Springs, FL. Mr. Tucker was born
in Miami, FL on April 30, 1941 to the late Virgil and Margaret Urwin Tucker. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed camping,
fishing and hunting. Mr. Tucker was a manager at Miami Welding Supply for many years and later retired from Fowler Welding
Supply currently known as Praxair. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Margaret Tucker; one son, Michael (Linda) Tucker, of
Dania Beach, FL.; and one granddaughter, Heather Tucker. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at
Riverside Cemetery in White Springs, FL. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL. is in charge of arrangements.
TUDOR, Julian E. 'Boots' Tudor Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Echols County Echo, May 16, 2012)
Julian E. "Boots" Tudor Jr., Sergeant Major, US Army (Retired), passed away at his home Friday, April 27, 2012, surrounded by
loved ones. He was born July 2, 1922, in Valdosta, to the late Julian E. Tudor and Jessie Emily Cannafax Tudor. Boots was a
member of Christ Episcopal Church for almost 47 years, serving at various times as an usher, a member of the Men In Blue, and
a member of the vestry. Enlisting in 1939, Boots was an Army veteran of almost 27 years, serving his country in three separate
wars. On June 6, 1944, just a month shy of his 22nd birthday, he was a Platoon Sergeant with L Company, 1st Battalion, 359th
Infantry Regiment, as he and his fellow soldiers waded ashore on Utah Beach as members of the spearhead of the 90th
Infantry Division. Between D-Day in June of 1944 and VE Day in May of 1945, Boots would receive three separate combat
wounds as the 90th fought its way through France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany. The 90th Infantry Division became so
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proficient at pressing the enemy through all types of terrain that the Germans nicknamed them the "Forest and Mountain
Division". As part of George S. Patton's famed Third Army, the 90th battled all the way into Czechoslovakia when news of the
German surrender was finally announced. During the following years of his military career, Boots would be assigned to various
postings, literally serving from coast to coast in the continental United States. He spent 18 months in Korea during the Korean
War and also returned to Germany in 1963, this time with his wife and four small children in tow. His final assignment was as
Command Sergeant Major for the 1st Infantry Division Support Command in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. During his 13 months in
South Vietnam, Boots would log so many hours in helicopters while visiting the various sites for Support Command detachments
that he was awarded an Air Medal, not something typically given to a "leg". Sergeant Major Julian E. Tudor Jr. retired in
November 1967 in a grand ceremony at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Following his retirement from the military, Boots and his family
moved to Valdosta where he worked for various institutions, including C&S Bank, Ramada Inn, and as manager of the Inn Place at
the Holiday Inn. He stayed strongly connected to the military with his work on the Chamber of Commerce's Red Carpet
Committee, welcoming new student pilot classes to Moody Air Force Base and the Valdosta area. A 33 Degree Mason and a
Shriner, Boots was also a founding member of Botie Chitty's Singing Americans. Music was very important in his life, especially
his love of barbershop quartet singing. Another of Boots' great loves was golf. He was a fixture on the Valdosta Country Club
and Francis Lake Golf Courses. Boots started playing golf in the 1950's and continued well into his 70's until health issues
forced him to concede that he could no longer play competitively. He quickly turned to playing pool at the Senior Center, winning
several tournaments well into his 80's. He was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Juanita Tudor Teasley and brother-in-law
Joel Teasley, Colonel USAF (Retired). Boots leaves behind to honor his life and memory his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia
Ann Beckwith Tudor "Patty" of Valdosta; his daughter and son-in-law Melanie Ann Tudor and Mitchell Hall of Tallahassee, Fla.;
his son and daughter-in-law Julian E "Trey" Tudor III and Kathryn M. Tudor of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law Edmund
Beckwith Tudor and Tammy Corbett Tudor of Lake Park; son Michael D. Tudor of Valdosta; grandchildren Amy Beckwith Jordan
and husband Scott of Tallahassee; Jonathan Chadwick Tillman of Tallahassee; Ashley Burton Tudor Fox of Valdosta; Michelle
Lynne Tudor of Albuquerque, N.M.; Amanda Renee Tudor of Valdosta; Joshua Edward Hall Tudor of Tallahassee; and Emma
Grace Tudor of Lake Park; great-grandchildren, Emily Catherine Jordan, Zackery Elijah Jordan, and Hannah Elizabeth Jordan,
all of Tallahassee; one niece Hunt Southerland and family of Tampa, Fla.; three nephews, Timothy Teasley and family of
Valdosta; Christopher Teasley and family of Douglasville, Ga.; and Michael Teasley and family of Lancaster, S.C.; and "other
daughter" Paula Marie Ramey Martinez of Valdosta. The family would like to thank Sue and Maria for the loving care they
provided Boots during his final weeks. Services for Mr. Tudor were held at Christ Episcopal Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5,
2012. Officiating was Reverend Peter Ingeman. Assisting with the service was The Reverend Tar Drazdowski and Deacon Stella
Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project and the American Cancer Society.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home and McLane
Crematory served the Tudor family.
TULLY, Lacy E. Tully, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, September 28, 2013)
Lacy E. Tully, Jr., 73, 0f Boston, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
Lacy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being outside. Lacy was a loving person and never met a stranger. No matter where he
went, he could find a friend in everyone. He loved fishing with his grandson Chase. Later in life, he taught his youngest
grandson, Petey, how to enjoy the art of wood working. Lacy was in the Army as a Secret Service Sergeant. After his service in
the military, he became a Master Electrician and owned his own electrical business. He retired at the age of 55 from
Centel/Sprint Telephone Company. He enjoyed spending time and traveling with his wife of 50 years Faye McDonald Tully. He is
survived by his wife Faye McDonald Tully of Boston; daughters Wendy Olby of Ashland, WI and Melody Laynne Tully (Lawson
William Webster) of Boston; grandsons Chase Olby (Val) of Ashland, WI; Lawson William Webster V (Petey), of Boston and 2
great grandchildren Hailey Renee and Gavin Glenn Olby of Ashland, WI. There will be Celebration of Life will be held at
Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The family would like to invite each and everyone to come and
celebrate the wonderful life Lacy had and enjoyed so much. Please come casually dressed, because if you knew Lacy, he was not
one for the frills. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of SWGA, 114A-Mimosa DR, Thomasville, GA 31792.
TUPMAN, Carrie Loraine Tupman
Carrie Loraine Tupman, age 50, passed away on February 28, 2013 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. Ms. Tupman was born on
February 25, 1963 in Covington, KY to the late Frank Lee Tupman and the late former Ida Louise Smith. She worked as a
Convenience Store Clerk. She was a Baptist by faith. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and cross-stitching and she loved to
go camping. She is survived by (3) sisters, Anna Smith, Sherry L. Kiniman, Tracy Mock, (3) brothers, Frankie L. Tupman, Richard
L. Tupman, Alan Tupman. No services are planned at this time. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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TURK, Lou Sims Turk
Lou Sims Turk, 87, of Waycross, met her Lord and Savior face-to-face Monday (July 8, 2013) in her home. She was an
influential lover of people, selflessly giving to others of her love, time, prayers and resources. She loved God’s creation and
marveled intensely at every part she experienced. Her greatest love was Jesus and sharing His love with others. A memorial
service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday. She leaves a legacy of family and friends, including a
husband of 64 years, Floyd Turk, of Waycross; and three sons, Sam (Lana) Turk, of Fort Mill, SC, Bill (Holly) Turk, of Fair Hope,
AL, and Hal (Margaret) Turk, of Johnston, SC; she was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren; she was affectionately known as “Aunt Lou” or “Mama Lou” to many nieces and nephews. A native of Fitzgerald,
she was preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Cornelia Sims, her step-mother, Estelle H. Sims, and brothers, Weldon,
David, Davis and Max Sims. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764,
Waycross, GA 31502, Hospice Satilla House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005
Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TURLINGTON, Carl P. Turlington
Carl P. Turlington, 92, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 01, 2014, at NFRMC after an extended illness. He was
born in Madison County and lived in Gainesville the past 62 years. Growing up, he well earned the nickname “Tig” for “Tiger” and
his fearless disposition. After graduation from Madison County High School, he attended the University of Florida before
enlisting in the US Army during WWII. During WWII he served in the US Army Signal Corp attached to the 924th Aviation
Engineer Regiment as a communications specialist stationed in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. After the war he
continued to exercise his telegraphy skills as a ticket agent and shipping manager for the Coastline Railroad, working over 17
years in Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, and Cross City. Until the time of his death he was still able to read and
send Morse code, a skill he kept active as a ham radio operator. In 1958, Carl went into the insurance and real estate business,
operating out of his home briefly until he built offices on NW 6th Street. He was the first Nationwide agent in Gainesville and
the fourth in the state of Florida, and during his career he won numerous sales awards for his production with Nationwide. Carl
Turlington Real Estate, Inc. was incorporated at that time and continues to operate as a third generation company at the
offices he founded. In addition to his other business interests, Carl was also a licensed general contractor, building homes in
the area. After retirement from the insurance business in 1987, Carl worked with his son Tobie, helping in Tobie’s hay and
cattle operation. About the same time, Carl began to seriously hone his skills as a harmonica player. He found and brought great
joy to others entertaining all who would listen as he and his band, “Second Wind” played in churches, hospitals, schools, and
nursing homes. Carl also served the Lord as a charter member of Northwest Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and in
numerous other capacities. Carl was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Muriel Whitty Turlington; his father, Emory
Turlington; his mother Amanda Turlington; his stepmother, Navy Turlington; brothers Milton and Carson Turlington, sister
Frances Hobby, and granddaughter Kelly Amanda Kaswinkel. He is survived by his sister Robbie Anders (Nelson); four children:
Dale E. Turlington (Susan), Carlene Harmon (James), Tobie B. Turlington (Carolyn), and Patti Kaswinkel (John); and by 10
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Northwest Baptist Church,
5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville. Interment followed in Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central, 4100 NW 39th Avenue,
Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northwest Baptist Church or Friends of Children of North Central
Florida at FOCNCF, P.O. Box 358502, Gainesville FL 32635-8502.
TURLINGTON, Emory Turlington
Emory Turlington, age 70, of Lee, died suddenly at his home Monday presumably of a heart attack. Members of his family found
him slumped over in his chair dead when they entered his room. He was a lifelong citizen of Lee, and was engaged in the
mercantile business there for fifty years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Navy Webb Turlington, of Lee; two sons, Carl
Turlington, of Gainesville and Carson Turlington, of Fort Walter Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Robbie McCully and Mrs. Frances
Hobby, of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Valley Turlington, of Greenville; Charlie Turlington, of Orlando and
Frank Turlington, of Lake City; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Blanton, of Orlando. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Lee
Baptist Church with interment in Beulah Cemetery.
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Mr. Loomis N. Turlington, 87, of Mayo, FL, passed away Monday January 26, 2009 at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo following an
extended illness. Mr. Turlington was a native of Lafayette County where he lived most of his life. He worked as a heavy
equipment operator and was a former employee of the Lafayette County Road Department. Mr. Turlington was a veteran of the
U.S. Army where he served during WW #II. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Mr. Turlington is survived by his
wife of 51 years, Pat Turlington, of Mayo; 4 daughters, Linda Fontaine, Brenda Mills, Sandra (Herb) Eagan, all of Mayo, and
Wanda Roberts, of Jacksonville, FL; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Funeral Services for Mr. Turlington will be Thursday, January 29, 2009 in the Burns-Morgan Memorial Chapel.
Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo handled the arrangements.
TURLINGTON, Mr. Valley L. Turlington
Mr. Valley L. Turlington, age 81, died Monday in Auburndale after a long illness. Mr. Turlington was a native of Madison County
and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Turlington. He had lived in Lee, Greenville and Perry. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Catherine Laney of Homestead and Mrs. Ruby Aschenback of Jacksonville; two sons, J. C. and Olin Turlington,
both of Auburndale; one sister, Mrs. Mary Blanton of Orlando; and fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. The
funeral services were Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Corinth Cemetery south of Lee.
TURMAN, Robert Lamore Turman Sr.
Robert Lamore Turman Sr., age 71 of Brunswick, died Thursday, December 29, 2011, at South East Georgia Health System
following an extended illness. Born in Graymount, GA, his parents were Lamore and Eva Dell Corbitt Turman. He was also
preceded in death by his brother, John Turman. Robert was a musician for many years, he loved his music and singing, he loved
his family and grandchildren, and he also loved his animals. He was of the Christian Faith. Survivors include his loving wife of
many years, Patricia Dianne Turman of Brunswick; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lamore Jr. and Miranda Turman; and 3
grandchildren, Tristen, Trinity, and Gabriel, all of Brunswick, and several family members. A memorial service was Monday,
January 2, 2012, at Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta, GA. Memorialization will be by cremation.
TURNER, Brian Carl Turner
Brian Carl Turner of Thomasville died October 11, 2010 at his home. Graveside services are Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at
Ochlocknee City Cemetery. He died Oct. 11, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 11, 1969, in Thomas County. His adoptive
parents are John R. “Jake” Turner and Lila G. Alligood Turner of Ochlocknee. He was a graduate of Thomas County Central High
School and South Georgia Technical College. He married Catherine Jane Tesch Turner, of Thomasville, on Dec. 12, 2003, in
Thomasville. Mr. Turner was an electrician and worked with Stuart Park Homes and Wiregrass Electric. He was of the Baptist
faith. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Jane Tesch Turner of Thomasville; sons, Marshall James Turner and Shawn Elliott
Turner, both of Thomasville; birth father, Greg Turner (Marcy) of Quincy, FL; birth mother, Gwen Snyder of Blountstown, FL;
brother, Chris Turner (Kathy) of Ochlocknee; sisters, Lynne Lewis (Howell) of St. Louis, MO, and Sandi Turner Williams (Jeff)
of Cairo; grandmother, Elizabeth Hall of Ochlocknee; mother-in-law, Nancy Ellen Myers Tesch of Olathe, CO; father-in-law,
Thomas Harmond Tesch of Olathe; sisters-in-law, Valerie Lynn Tesch Murray and Ellen Elizabeth Tesch; grandmother-in-law,
Laura Lynn Woods Myers; grandfather-in-law, Dedley Ketering Myers; grandmother-in-law, Mary Tesch. He was preceded in
death by son Brandon Michael Turner, grandfather Ralph Hall Sr., and grandfather-in-law Roy Tesch.
TURNER, Celia Louise Parker Turner
Celia “Cile” Louise Parker Turner, age 84, was born on February 7, 1927 in Boyd, FL. She died peacefully in her sleep, on Monday,
November 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Turner of 59 years, her parents Cairo and Effie Parker.
Many years of Cile’s childhood were spent in the Buckhorn Scanlin and Boyd Logging Camps. She attended business school in
Jacksonville and was a bookkeeper in Perry for many years. She also worked as a real estate salesperson. Survivors include
daughters, Inda Roberts of Perry, FL, Trona Cruce of Perry, FL, Gretna Hightower of Monticello, FL, a brother, Clarence
Warren Parker of Perry, FL, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be
held at the Boyd Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
TURNER, Daniel Herman Turner
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Daniel Herman "Danny" Turner, 59, died suddenly Saturday morning (April 29, 2006) at his residence in Jamestown. He was a
native and lifelong resident of Waycross. He retired from CSX Railroad as a carman after 35 years of service. He served in the
United States Air Force for four years and the National Guard Army Reserve for 21 years. He was also a member of Brooks
United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Samuel Herman Turner. He was the husband of the late Diana Lynn
Keseraukis Turner. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Turner. Survivors include four daughters, Diana Griffin
(husband Darrell), of Waycross, Danielle Harrell (husband Ronny), of Waresboro, Jamie Ann Turner, of Waycross, and Jennifer
Wilson (husband Michael), of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Logan Danielle Turner, Bryan Daniel Turner, Darren Wilson,
Deseray Wilson, Gene Pfund IV, Cason Turner and Ronald Harrell; his mother, Donna Lee Woodard Turner, of Waycross; one
brother, David Turner (wife Tammie), of Valdosta; one sister, Gail Wilkinson (husband Johnny), of Titusville, Fla.; four nieces
and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online
registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
TURNER, Edward Turner
Edward Turner, 72, died Monday (May 18, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness. He was
a native of Ware County and lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties. He was the son of the late Rev. Isaac Edward
Turner and Eda Mae Raulerson Turner. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Turner, and sisters, Ina Ruth
Hudson, Elvera Courson and Judy Stevenson. He was a truck driver and had served in the United States Army. Survivors include
2 sons, William E. Turner Jr., of Hilliard, FL, and Lewis Turner, of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Gage Leeman Turner, Amanda and
Brian; 3 sisters, Susie Turner Chevarria of Waycross, Shirley Rasby of Blackshear, and Dorine Seymour of Hazlehurst; his
caretaker and niece, Diana Herndon-Douglas, of Blackshear; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization
will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TURNER, Frank Alonzo Turner
Frank Alonzo Turner, born December 29, 1929 in Bedford Indiana, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at his
Florida home on February 2. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, 2009 at CrossPoint Baptist Church in Perry, FL.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Turner grew up on a farm in Ellettsville, IN graduating in 1945 from
Ellettsville High. He served a total of seven years in the U.S. Army and Navy, two of which were in Korea. While stationed in
Green Cove Springs, FL he met his wife of 59 years, Celia (Parker) and resided together in Perry. He was a member of the Perry
Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, retired from Proctor and Gamble after 36 years and operated a fruit stand on Jefferson
Street for the last several years. He is survived by his wife Celia; three daughters Inda (David) Roberts, Trona Cruce and
Gretna (James) Hightower; seven grandchildren Kelly, David, Joe Frank, Leetta, Turner, Elizabeth and James Austin; six great
grandchildren; one brother Carl Smith of Florida; two sisters Norma Ruth (the late Paul) Roberts and Martha (the late Bill)
Russell of Ellettsville, IN; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his mother and father, Amza
and Madeline Turner of Ellettsville, IN and one brother Marvin Smith of Utah.
TURNER, Garland Lawton Turner
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 21, 2010)
Mr. Garland Lawton Turner, 73, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, in the St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, following a
brief illness. Mr. Turner was born September 9, 1936 in Pierce County to the late Hoarce Turner and Ola Bowman Turner Mixon.
He was a member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church and retired from Guerdon Moblie Home as a Superintendent and was an Air
Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Hill. Survivors are his wife, Veta Mattox Turner of Homerville;
two daughters, Christina Rena Turner of Blackshear and Amanda D. Marxs of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; a son Garland Lawton
Turner, Jr. of Blackshear; two sisters, Mary Frances Melton of Kingsland, GA and Abiliene Fore of Tifton, GA; six
grandchildren, Caitlyn Johnson, Chelsea Johnson, Brianna Marxs, Brandi Hendix, Nancy Tatum, Trey Turner and a number of
other relatives. Services for Mr. Turner were held Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Beulah Baptist Church in Pierce County.
Interment was in the church cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Turner family.
TURNER, Goldie Turner
Goldie Turner, 95, of 2413 Spurgeon St., died Wednesday (Sept. 12, 2007) at her residence after an illness. She was a native of
Coffee County but lived in Waycross for many years. Her parents were the late Archile and Sarah Toombs Williams. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. J.S. Turner. She was a member of Big Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors
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include a niece she raised as a daughter, Mamie Baker Gordon, of Waycross; three sisters, Emma Carson, of Waycross; Lois
Rice, of Valdosta, and Minnie Brinson, of Atlanta; a devoted niece, Elaine (Vet) Carson, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Turner residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later
by Fluker Funeral Home.
TURNER, James Edward Turner
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 25, 2013
Mr. James Edward “Jimmy” Turner, 82, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 in the Mayo Clinic, Waycross, following an extended
illness. Mr. Turner was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Clinch County to the late Holland Turner and Willow Capps Turner. He was retired
from GATX with 35 years of service as a tank car repairman and locomotive operator and was a member of the Victory
Methodist Church, Manor. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by 1 brother: Charlton Turner; 2
sisters: Sadie Jane Smith and Louise Davis and 1 uncle: Sam Turner. Survivors are his wife: Wanda Iona Henderson Turner,
Homerville; 1 son: Kevin Turner, Homerville; 1 sister: Sherma Ree Smith, Savannah; 2 grandchildren: Tina and Jeffrey Lane,
Fargo and Daniel Turner, Waycross; 1 great grandchild: Bailey Rowan; 2 step great grandchildren: Jacob Lane & Taylor Lane: and
a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Turner will be Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 at the
Victory Methodist Church, Manor. Interment will be in the Victory Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make
donations to the Victory Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 2, Manor, GA 31550. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge
TURNER, John Robert Turner
John Robert Turner of Ochlocknee died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville. The Graveside
service will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Ochlocknee City Cemetery. He was born July 30, 1924 in Thomas County, GA to his late
father, George E. Turner and his late mother, Stella Griffin Turner. He was married July 17, 1945 in Camilla, GA. He was a
Highway Project Engineer for 35 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and 10 years with Thomas County as a
Road Supervisor. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include Lila A. Turner, his wife of Ochlocknee; Greg Turner (Marcy
Scott), son of Quincy, FL; Mary Lynn Turner Lewis (Howell), daughter of Mascoutah, IL; Sandra Kaye Turner William (Jeff),
daughter of Reno, GA; Jerry Christopher Turner, Sr. (Kathy), son of Ochlocknee; Catherine Tesch Turner, daughter-in-law of
Ochlocknee; eight grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Carl Turner.
TURNER, Johnny Bryant Turner
WAYNESVILLE — Johnny Bryant Turner, 58, of Waynesville, died Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 15, 2012) at his residence after
an extended illness. Born in Marks, MS, he was the son of Mary Green Turner and the late Harry Dale Turner. He was also
preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Laster. He was an aircraft manager for Gulf Stream and served in the United States Army.
He was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church and loved to play golf. Survivors include his wife, RaeLa Turner, of
Waynesville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Johnny and Michelle Turner Jr., of San Diego, CA, and J. Byron Turner, of
Waynesville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Angela and Tom LaRocco, of Orlando, FL, and Sydney Turner, of Jacksonville, FL;
two grandchildren, Olivia and Isabel Turner; his mother, Mary Green Turner, of Duck Hill, MS; a brother and sister-in-law,
William and Linda Turner, of Marrero, LA; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Pete Chouccoli, and Bonnie Parker
(his twin sister), both of Duck Hill, MS, and Dale and Jimmy Stevens, of Arcola, MS; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 3 to 4 o’clock at King Memorial Baptist Church, Waynesville. A funeral will
be held Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock at King Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Jackson officiating. Burial will
follow in Highsmith Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Poston, Kevin Driscoll, Ron Goyden, Charlie Gouker, Eric Strickland and
Ron Aldrich. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
TURNER, Joseph Eugene Turner
HOMERVILLE-Master Sergeant Joseph "Joey" Eugene Turner, 48, passed away Friday (Feb. 22, 2008) in Macon Medical
Center, Macon. He was born Oct. 7, 1959 in Clinch County to Lillian Gunter Turner, of Homerville, and the late Wallace Eugene
Turner. He was the manager of Carswell Motor Supply, NAPA Store and is a 22-year veteran of the United States Marine Corp
Reserve and a volunteer fireman with the Homerville-Clinch County Fire Department. Survivors other than his mother, are his
wife, Suzanne Corbitt Turner, of Homerville: one son and daughter-in-law, Jeb and Janie Turner, of Homerville, one step
daughter; Crystal Allen, of Homerville; one step son, Matt Allen, of Homerville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Brent
Hoopiiaina and Polly and Chuck Reddick, all of Homerville; one brother, Wallace "Wally" Turner, of Homerville; eight
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grandchildren, Lexie Edenfield, MacKenzie Turner, Matthew Allen Jr., Gracie Allen, Andrew Allen, Robert Lee, Bryce Lee and
Hunter Gillis; and several other relatives. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Homerville Congregational Methodist
Church. Burial will be in the Victory Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors, fireman honors and Masonic Rites.
The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 to 9. The body will be
placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Round tree Funeral Home is serving the Turner family.
TURNER, Joseph 'Joey' Turner
HOMERVILLE-Master Sergeant Joseph "Joey" Eugene Turner, 48, passed away Friday (Feb. 22, 2008) in Macon Medical
Center, Macon. He was born Oct. 7, 1959 in Clinch County to Lillian Gunter Turner, of Homerville, and the late Wallace Eugene
Turner. He was the manager of Carswell Motor Supply, NAPA Store and is a 22-year veteran of the United States Marine Corp
Reserve and a volunteer fireman with the Homerville-Clinch County Fire Department. Survivors other than his mother, are his
wife, Suzanne Corbitt Turner, of Homerville: one son and daughter-in-law, Jeb and Janie Turner, of Homerville, one step
daughter; Crystal Allen, of Homerville; one step son, Matt Allen, of Homerville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Brent
Hoopiiaina and Polly and Chuck Reddick, all of Homerville; one brother, Wallace "Wally" Turner, of Homerville; eight
grandchildren, Lexie Edenfield, MacKenzie Turner, Matthew Allen Jr., Gracie Allen, Andrew Allen, Robert Lee, Bryce Lee and
Hunter Gillis; and several other relatives. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Homerville Congregational Methodist
Church. Burial will be in the Victory Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors, fireman honors and Masonic Rites.
The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 to 9. The body will be
placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Round tree Funeral Home is serving the Turner family.
TURNER, Marion Charlton Turner
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
Mr. Marion Charlton “Cash” Turner, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross,
following an extended illness. Mr. Turner was born February 11, 1934 in Clinch County, to the late James Holland Turner and
Willow Ree Capps Turner. He was a self-employed dry-wall contractor and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean
Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Meeks Turner. Survivors are one daughter, Jerri Turner Moylan of
Homerville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie L. and Linda Turner of Blackshear, Marshall C. and Selena Turner, and Billy
R. Turner all of Savannah; one sister, Sherma Smith of Savannah; one brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Iona Turner of
Homerville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Turner were
Saturday, April 6, 2013, from the chapel of Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment was in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TURNER, Mary Jane Turner
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 23 May, 2015)
Jane Turner of Perry went to her heavenly home on May 23, 2015. She was born September 18, 1953 in Thomasville, Georgia to
Mary Jane Williams Stephens and Spurgeon Turner, Sr. She graduated from Taylor County High School in 1971 and made Perry,
Florida her home. There will be a Celebration of Life for Jane on June 13th at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall,
Perry, FL. In lieu of flowers, on behalf of Jane Turner, donations to First Presbyterian Church will be greatly appreciated.
TURNER, Michael Wesley Turner
Michael Wesley Turner, age 19, died Monday in Gainesville after an extended illness. He was a native of Jacksonville, FL. He was
a graduate of Madison High School and was attending North Florida Junior College. He was a member of the Pinetta Baptist
Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sally Turner of Madison; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Turner of Pinetta; 1 brother, Pat
Turner of Pinetta; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Head of Waverly, GA. Services will be held Wednesday at Beggs
Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
TURNER, Nancy Rainey Turner
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL November 27th, 2013)
Nancy Rainey Turner, 79, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2013. She was born on January 7, 1934 in
Jacksonville and resided in Monticello. Her parents were L.R. and Gwendolyn Rainey. She attended William and Mary College in
Virginia and Florida State University. She was an elementary school teacher in Pensacola and Monticello. She quit teaching to
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take care of her three children. She was of the Methodist faith and a devout Christian. She lived in California for 35 years
before returning to her native Florida to be with her family. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, L.R. and
Gwendolyn Rainey and her middle son, Michael A. Turner. She is survived by her oldest son, Donald Turner (Cherie) and
grandson, Jarrod Turner of Monticello, and one daughter, Elizabeth Bookout and a granddaughter, Meghann Bookout of
Crawfordville, a daughter-in-law, Marissa Turner, and a grandson, Horace Turner of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, the widow and
son of Michael A. Turner. She is also survived by an older sister, Jane Rissman (Sandy) of Pembroke Pines, and two nephews and
a niece. Services were held Saturday, November 23, at Culley’s Funeral Home at 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee. Internment
followed the funeral service at Roseland Cemetery Monticello.
TURNER, Nolan Walker Turner
BRUNSWICK — Nolan Walker Turner, age 23, of Brunswick, passed away Friday (Oct. 31, 2014) at his residence. Born in
Waycross, Dec. 6, 1990, he lived in Lawrenceville for many years before moving to Brunswick since earlier this year. He was a
2009 graduate of Collins Hill High School where he was a member of the AAAAA State Championship Wrestling Team. He
graduated in May 2014 from Georgia Southern University. He was the manager of The Huddle House on St. Simons at the time
of his death. He was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville. He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Bob O’Steen, and by his paternal grandfather, Roy Turner. Survivors include his parents, Tony and Sheri O’Steen
Turner, of Lawrenceville; his sister, Laura Turner, of Memphis, TN; his maternal grandmother, Faye O’Steen, of Brunswick; his
paternal grandmother, Joyce Turner, of Blackshear; and several other relatives. A graveside service will be Tuesday at
Greenlawn Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorialization will be by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear
is in charge of the arrangements.
TURNER, Vera Lee Turner
Vera Lee Turner, a woman renowned for loving her God, her family, her community and all who came into contact with her, died
at her home in Douglas on Friday, June 17, 2011, after a brief illness. She was 81 years old. She had many facets: wit, beauty,
intelligence, courage, but above all a gentle kindness that extended to everyone and anyone. Any friend of her children, or her
grandchildren, became a member of her huge extended family; any nephew or niece, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, became a son
or daughter. For more than 30 years, she touched countless lives as a Sunday school teacher at her beloved First Baptist
Church, where she also served on numerous committees and missions. She was a devoted and faithful wife, a mother, a
grandmother and great grandmother without peer, a friend to all who knew her. She was born September 9, 1929, in Tifton, as
the middle daughter of the late Walter Lee and Vera Augusta Allen McCord. Her sisters, Betty Sue McCord Turner, and Gloria
Ann McCord Justice, preceded her in death in recent years. Mr. McCord worked as a baker in Live Oak, FL, before moving the
family to Douglas as Vera entered the sixth grade. She finished her school year here, graduating from Douglas High School in
1946. Later that year, she married Henry Lester “Don” Gibson of Nicholls. They had 2 daughters, Donna Lynn and Deborah Lee
and lived in Atlanta. On Easter of 1956, Don Gibson died in an automobile accident en route from Nicholls to Douglas. Vera
subsequently moved with her daughters back to Douglas. In 1958, she married Lawson Turner, whose brother, Horace, was
married to Vera’s sister, Betty. Lawson and Vera had two more daughters, Denise Marie and Dianne Angela. They were married
for 53 loving years, during which Lawson spent a career with General Telephone Company and Vera worked as a homemaker until
her daughters were grown, then served as an administrative assistant at Eastside Elementary School and a distance-learning
facilitator for Valdosta State University. But her true vocation, and her focus, was her family. Survivors include her husband,
Lawson Earl Turner; daughters Donna Lynn Gibson Steadman of Greensboro, NC, Deborah Lee Gibson Lawson of Waycross,
Denise Marie Turner McKinnon of Willacoochee, and Dianne Angela Turner Carver of Douglas; grandsons, Joshua Steadman of
Cary, NC, Gram Griffin of Waycross and James Beck of Nicholls; granddaughters Brooke Carver Deems of Woodstock, GA,
Annalee Carver of Douglas, Laura Lee Griffin of Waycross, Sarah Danielle Lawson and Alexis McKinnon of Douglas; great
grandchildren, Olive and Vaughn Steadman of Cary, Cole Deems of Woodstock and Noah Lawson of Waycross; and numerous
cousins, nephews, sons and daughters-in-law and other relatives. Funeral Services were Monday at First Baptist Church. Burial
followed in Douglas City Cemetery in the Turner/Gibson family plot. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Men of Acts, First Baptist Church.
TURNER, Wallace Eugene Turner
HOMERVILLE - Wallace Eugene Turner, 74, died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2006) at his residence, following an extended illness. He was
born March 21, 1932, in Willacoochee to the late Robert John Turner and Alice Mobley Turner. He was of the Baptist faith. He
was a welder and machinist at Toney's Machine Shop and Handley's Machine Shop. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in the
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Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Gunter Turner, of Homerville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Brent
Hoopiiaina, Polly and Chuck Reddick, both of Homerville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joy and Suzanne Turner and Wallace
"Walley" Turner, both of Homerville; one sister, Irene Jones, of Swainsboro; one brother, Robert Griggs, of Yulee, Fla.; five
grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives. A funeral
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will
receive friends tonight from 6 to 8. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville is serving the Turner family.
TURNER, Wallace 'Wally' Edward Turner
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia February 15, 2012)
Mr. Wallace "Wally" Edward Turner, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his residence, following an extended
illness. Mr. Turner was born February 4, 1957, in Homerville, to Mrs. Lillian Gunter Turner of Homerville and the late Wallace
Eugene Turner. He had worked for Lee Engineering and several other companies as a construction worker and was a member of
the Lighthouse Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joey Turner. Survivors other than his mother; are
two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Brent Hoopiiaina and Polly and Chuck Reddick all of Homerville; eight nieces and
nephews, Amber Walton, Jeb and Jamie Turner, Seth and Kristen Walton, Chris Hoopiiaina, Gunter Hoopiiaina, Nick and Ellie
Hoopiiaina, Darrah and Tate Hodges and Stefan and Claire Reddick; several great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,
special friend, Pam Pilgrim, special cousin, Kim Lee, and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Turner were held Sunday,
February 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. from the Lighthouse Assembly of God. Officiating was Rev. Donald Stalvey and Mr. Robin Lee.
Interment was in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jerry Herrin, Troy Shaw, Billy Joe Mathis, Danny Shaw,
Wyman Smith, Blake Levinton and Ray Howling. W.G. Smith sang, "Serenaded By Angels" and "Beulah Land". Sympathy may be
expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements
TURNER, Wiley Joseph Turner
Wiley Joseph Turner, 73, died Monday (April 10, 2006) at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a native and lifelong
resident of Ware County, the son of the late Henry W. Turner and Clyde Estelle Wolfe Turner. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Elbert Lee Turner, and a sister, Kathryn Jones. He was a retired machinist with Scapa Dryer and a member of the
Salem New Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Annie Turner, of Waycross; one daughter, Cheryl King
(husband Ricky), of Blackshear; one son, Steve Turner (wife Kathy), of Waycross; four grandchildren, Jason King and Melissa
Jenkins (husband Joe), both of Blackshear, Hanki Chancey and Missi Chancey, both of Valdosta; five great-grandchildren, Taylor
King, Trinity King, Alexis Jenkins, Brittany Jenkins and Dylan Jenkins; two brothers, Wilbert Turner, of Jacksonville, Fla., and
Billy Turner, of Alma; five sisters, Virginia Lewis, of Baxley, Wanda Worth, of Hazlehurst, Gerrell Faircloth, of Bickley,
Jeanette Anderson, of Jesup, and Carolyn Waldroup, of Douglas; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home tonight from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
TURNER, Willene E. Turner
Willene E. Turner, age 91, of Blackshear, passed away Monday (March 9, 2015) at Baptist Village, following an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, Feb. 14, 1924, she lived in Pierce County all of her life. She was a homemaker but also worked on the family
farm. She enjoyed baking and was affectionately known as “The Cake Lady” for many years. A hardworking, selfless woman, she
was always cleaning, working in her yard, or tending to the needs of others. One of her greatest joys was taking care of her
precious grandchildren. She was a member of Youmans Chapel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Adult
Sunday school class. She was a daughter of the late Marvin and Ruby Henderson Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Delvin Turner, a sister, Winifred Williams, and by her brother, Edward Jordan. Survivors include her 3 sons and 2
daughters-in-law, Ronnie (Debbie) Turner, of Blackshear, Wayne Turner, of Jesup, and Craig (Brenda) Turner, of Blackshear; 1
sister, Ella Medders, of Douglas; 7 grandchildren, Robin (Chuck) Ward, April (Davis) Johnson, Nikki Turner, Brandi Turner
(Perry Barber), Paige Turner, Brian (Tonya) Turner and Christy (Chris) Leggett; 8 great-grandchildren, Madison Ward, Devin
Turner, Danielle Turner, Lacy Leggett, Cooper Leggett, Brooke Cohran, Chace Stevens and Conner Barber; and several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Shady
Grove Cemetery.
TUTEN, Burt Tuten
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Burt Tuten, age 73, died Tuesday July 24 in a West Florida hospital after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Madison County and was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Odell Tuten, of Madison; five sons and five daughters,
J. P. Tuten, of Clearwater; Burton Tuten, Jr., of Waldo; Guy and Clifford Tuten, both of Dade City; and Cary Tuten, of
Gainesville; Miss Edna Tuten, of Madison; Mrs. Hattie Mae Mathis, of Monticello; Mrs. Clarence Williams, of Dade City; Mrs.
Annell Morgan, of Jasper and Mrs. Betty Lee Dees, of Live Oak. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home
with interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
TUTEN, Christine Retha Rogers Tuten
Christine Retha Rogers Tuten, 74, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. A Service of Remembrance will be
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Monticello. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 3709 W. Jetton Ave., Tampa, FL 33629. A native of Madison Co., FL, and former resident of Clanton, AL and
Perry FL, she has resided in Monticello since 1971. Christine was former owner of Badcock and the Monticello Stock Yard. She
was also actively in Agra Business in Jefferson and surrounding counties and retired from the Jefferson Co. School Board
System and currently secretary for Beggs Funeral Homes Monticello Chapel. She is survived by her husband, J. N. Tuten Jr.
whom she married in 1960; 1 son, Gary (Cathy) Tuten of Monticello; 1 brother, Freddie Rogers of Perry; 2 sisters, Cossette
Driggers and Ellamae Grubbs both of Perry; brother-in-law, Cecil (Wilma) Wright of Perry; 1 sister-in-law Catherine Osborne of
Jacksonville; grandchildren, Chris (Shaughnessy) Tuten, and Jennifer (Matthew) Tuten; 1 great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Goddard
and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
TUTEN, David Idell Tuten
David Idell Tuten, age 80, of Live Oak died Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at Mount Olive Baptist Church at
Madison with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five daughters and five sons among whom are Cary and Guy
Tuten of Madison and a brother of Avon Park and a sister, Mrs. Lula Odom of Madison, and a number of grand and greatgrandchildren.
TUTEN, Douglas Kenneth Tuten Sr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 26 July 2015)
Madison: Douglas Kenneth Tuten Sr., age 79, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, FL. Graveside funeral
service will be Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at San Pedro Cemetery. He loved gardening and loved to work. He is survived by 1 son:
Douglas Kenneth (Sherri) Tuten, Jr. of Madison; 2 brothers: Steve T. (Doris) Tuten of Greenville, FL and Clyde (Virginia) Tuten
of Perry, FL; 1 sister: Barbara (Bill) Roberts of Madison; 1 sister-in-law Betty Tuten of Madison; and 1 grandson Kenneth Craig
Tuten of Ft. Bragg, NC. He was predeceased by his parents: Alex and Alvesta Tuten and 1 brother: Royce Tuten and 1 sister:
Betty Sue Buchanan. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.
TUTEN, Emma Ruth Tuten
Emma Ruth Tuten, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Tuten was born in Homerville, Georgia,
to the late Johnnie Hockaday and the late former Rosetta Jolley. She was a lifelong resident of Taylor County, a homemaker
and a member of the Lighthouse Revival Center. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Tuten, brothers, Henton Hockaday, William Hockaday and Eb
Hockaday, a sister, Annette Stancil, grandchildren, Donna Lynn Tuten, and Jonathan Wayne Hilson. She is survived by (2) sons,
Johnnie S. Tuten (Tina), Ronny Wayne Tuten (Becky), a daughter, Linda D. Brown (Clayton), all of Perry, FL, (3) sisters, Juanita
Melcolm, Erma Smith and Charlotte King, a brother, Bo Hockaday, (11) grandchildren, (11) great-grandchildren,(1) great-greatgrandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on
Thursday, July 12, 2012. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. No visitation will be held.
TUTEN, Fannie C. Tuten
Fannie C. Tuten, 83, died early Monday (March 20, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a long illness. She was a
native of Coffee County but had resided most of her life in Pierce County. She was married to the late Horace Cecil Tuten and
was the daughter of the late Nat Carter and Ada Wilson Carter. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Morris Dewight
Tuten; two brothers, Nathaniel Carter and Robert Carter; and two sisters, Edna Hersey and Carolyn Harper. She was a former
employee of Pierce County Hospital and was a member of Crossview Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include one daughter,
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Delaine Malock (husband Mike), of Waycross; one son, Dewayne Tuten (wife Sonya), of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Karen
Bennett (husband Steve), of Millwood, Kim Lydon (husband Jimmy), of Blackshear, Al Varnadore, of Waycross; two greatgrandchildren, Ashley and Allison Bennett, both of Millwood; a sister, Martha Spivey, of Nicholls; three brothers, Josh Carter,
Herbert Carter, Carl Carter, all of Waycross; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Music
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Ben James Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6
to 8. The family requests memorials to be sent to Crossview Church of God of Prophecy, 709 N. Garlington Ave., Waycross, Ga.
31501, or Baptist Village, 2650 Carswell Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com
TUTEN, Mrs. Farron Tomlinson Tuten
Mrs. Farron Tomlinson Tuten, age 26, died very suddenly Saturday in Jefferson County. She was born in Tallahassee but had
spent most of her life in Madison. She was a graduate of Madison High School and the North Florida Junior College School of
Cosmetology. She was a member of Saint Mary Episcopal Church. Survivors are 2 daughters, Amy Elizabeth Tuten and Sara
Helene Tuten, both of Tallahassee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Tomlinson of Madison; 3 brothers, Clay Tomlinson of
Tallahassee, Cowles Tomlinson of Madison; and Macon Tomlinson of Grand Junction, CO; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hart Cherp of Grand
Junction, CO; Mrs. Greer Mims of Pensacola, Miss Ember Tomlinson of Madison; and her maternal grandfather, Mr. Henry G.
Hart of Pleasant Hill, TN. Funeral services were held Thursday in the Saint Mary Episcopal Church with interment in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
TUTEN, Glenda Elaine Tuten
Glenda Elaine Tuten, age 67, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (June 16, 2015) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an
extended illness. Born in Pierce County June 13, 1948, she lived most of her life in Blackshear before moving to Waycross about
a year ago. She worked at a rehabilitation work shelter as a teenager but was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a
member of Hacklebarney Baptist Church. She loved to collect stuffed animals and enjoyed listening to music. She loved animals,
nature and all of things God created, but loved God the most. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Leroy Tuten,
and a sister, Barbara Ann Tuten. Survivors include her mother, Opal Moore Tuten of Blackshear; 2 sisters, Norma Jean (Lee)
Napier of Jacksonville, FL, and Gail (Jack) Hargreaves of Crystal River, FL; 1 brother, Danny Tuten, of Oceanside, CA; 1 uncle,
Glenn Moore of Blackshear; 1 aunt, Jeanette Waldron of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside
service will be Friday at Ben James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Satilla, 808
Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
TUTEN, Hinley Chris Tuten
Hinley Chris Tuten, age 82, died Sunday after a long illness. Mr. Tuten was born in Taylor County, FL but had resided in Madison
County for many years. He was retired from farming and was a member of the Mosely Hall Baptist Church. Survivors are his
wife, Mrs. Essie Tuten of Greenville; six sons, Frank Tuten, Doby Tuten and Chandler Tuten, all three of Greenville, Hinley Tuten
of Monticello, Tommy Tuten of Pinetta, and Pete Tuten of Perry; four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Mae Mathis of Lee; Mrs. Ida
O’Quinn of Greenville; Mrs. Edna Livingston of Stockton, GA; and Mrs. Henry Akin of Greenville; one sister, Mrs. Daisy McHan
of Jacksonville, FL; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday June
16th at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
TUTEN, Hosanna Tuten
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 18 and March 25, 1960)
Mrs. Hosanna Tuten, 70, of Shaw, died at her home Monday after an extended illness. She was born in Taylor County but had
lived in Madison County many years. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, M. T. Tuten,
of Shaw; two daughters, Mrs. Sim Andrews and Mrs. S. B. Bass, both of Madison; two sons, Gussie Tuten, Madison, and L. P.
Cruce of Greenville; one sister, Mrs. L. R. Clayton of Greenville; one brother, Bud Pickels, Madison; 13 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday in the New Home Baptist Church with interment following in San Pedro
Cemetery.
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J. D. Tuten, 42, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Tuten of Greenville, passed away Feb. 12 in a Vero Beach hospital. His home was in
Fellsmere, FL. Burial was in Sebastian Sunday Feb 14. Mr. Tuten, who was born near Shady Grove is survived by his widow, the
former Miss Olvilda Johnson of Madison, parents, and one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Day of Fellsmere. He is also survived by two
grandchildren, three brothers, Eugene of Greenville, Jack and Joe of Jacksonville, and one sister, Mrs. T. H. Bryant of New
Mexico; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Wash Johnson of Madison County.
TUTEN, J. N. Tuten
J. N. Tuten, age 52, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday. He was a lifelong resident of Madison. He was employed in the
mechanical department of the Florida Forest Service. Survivors are his wife and two sons, Cecil Tuten and J. N. Tuten, Jr., all
of Madison; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Osborne, of Jacksonville; Miss Elizabeth Tuten, of Madison; and Mrs. Willie Mae
Thomas, of Montgomery, AL; two brothers, Tommie Tuten, of Live Oak; and Amon Tuten, of Lee; three sisters, Mrs. Presley
Register, of Live Oak; Mrs. Ella Bridges, of Jacksonville; and Mrs. Frank Grice, of New Smyrna Beach; and six grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in the City Cemetery in Live Oak.
TUTEN, Jack Tuten
Mr. J. E. (Jack) Tuten, age 76, passed away here at his old home place Saturday. He had been confined to his bed for four weeks.
Mr. Tuten to leaves to mourn his going two sisters, Mrs. Betty Tuten of Sirmans and Mrs. Tobe Register of Perry and a host of
nieces and nephews. His remains were laid to rest in New Oakland Cemetery Sunday.
TUTEN, Jim Tuten
Jim Tuten, age 68, died suddenly Monday near his home. He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stane
Tuten. He was farmed in Madison County for many years. He was a member and deacon of the New Home Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jim Tuten of Madison; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Cobb of Tallahassee; Mrs. Lou Drawdy and Mrs. Von
Whidden, both of Perry; 2 sons, Bruce Tuten of West Palm Beach and Larry Tuten of Madison; 7 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs.
Rosa Murphy of Perry; 4 brothers, Johnny Tuten, Alex Tuten, Buddy Tuten and Albert Tuten, all four of Madison. Funeral
services were held Wednesday in New Home Baptist Church with interment in San Pedro Cemetery.
TUTEN, Joe Walker Tuten
Funeral services for Joe Walker Tuten, 79, of Jal, NM will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Jal Church of Christ.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Mr. Tuten was born on March 29, 1934 in Ebb, FL
to Maynard and Mattie Lou (Bass) Tuten and passed away at Winkler County Memorial Hospital, Kermit, TX on Monday,
September 16, 2013. Joe was raised in Florida and graduated from Greenville, FL High School where he played football. He was
very athletic and involved in all the sports in school. He attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock and served in the US Navy.
In March of 1959 he married Sandra Shiplet in Jal, NM and they have shared 54 years together. Joe worked for some oilfield
service companies before he was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Co, serving them for 37+ years before his retirement. He &
Sandra lived in Algeria from 1978 through 1980 working for EPNG LNG Project. He was a member of Jal Church of Christ and
was involved with his girls Bobby Sox Softball and was also involved with Girl Scouts with his girls and was coach for the Powder
Puff Football girls. He joined the Boy Scouts of America when his son became a Scout. Joe was a scoutmaster of Troop #319, a
member of District BSA Committee, member of Conquistador Council Board of Directors, Vigil member of Order of the Arrow,
and received the Religious and Silver Beaver awards. He was a staff member of Camp Wehinahpay and camp director for over
25 years. He officiated at football games from Jr. High to College level and was a volunteer for the Jal Panthers, doing filming,
coaching, traveling with teams to tournaments or whatever was needed and served as Booster Club President at one time. He
was an avid and loyal Florida State Football Fan and needless to say he was a “sports enthusiast” and enjoyed being involved with
his family and their activities and definitely wasn’t one to sit on the sidelines. As Joandra said, “Dad always loved us and his
grandkids very much and he had time for us and was proud of his family, he also loved all kids and enjoyed working with them, he
was a generous man.” Jody said “when you saw Dad bite his tongue, you knew he was ticked and you had messed up and you were
in trouble but I will always remember my dad’s pretty blue eyes and the love in them”. Chimene shared, “I will always cherish the
way my Dad supported me when I was a child, teenager, young mother and wife, and especially the way he loved my children
(Zach and Bet). He taught me to always have high expectations, pick myself up when I struggled, and strive for the best for
myself and my family. He was tough, He was loving, and he taught me how to be the same. He will always be my Daddy.” He was
preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mildred, and 3 brothers, Eugene, J.D. and Jack. He is survived by his wife, Sandra
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of the home; 1 son: Jody and wife Theresa Tuten of Homer, AK and 2 daughters: Joandra Navarrette of Jal, NM and Chimene
and husband Eddie Oborny of Pflugerville, TX; and 4 grandchildren: Victoria, Zachary, Lindsay and Eddie.
TUTEN, Judith Faye Peeples Tuten
Judith Faye Peeples Tuten, age 58, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (Aug. 30, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross, following a sudden illness. Born in Waycross, Sept. 18, 1955, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a
homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. She will be remembered as a
wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a daughter of the late Neal Arnold Peeples and was also preceded in
death by a sister, Gail Peeples, and two brothers, Earl Peeples and Roy Peeples. Survivors include her husband, Royce Tuten, of
Blackshear; 2 daughters, Angela Hope Peeples, of Patterson, and Pamela Tempest Peeples (Greg Jernigan), of Jesup; her mother
and step-father, Mary Etta Accord Peeples and Tony Young, of Tallahassee; 1 sister, Jann (Jack) Beckham, of Columbia, SC; 4
brothers, Donnie (Cynthia) Peeples, David Peeples (Judy Chancey), of Valdosta, and Kenny (Janet) Peeples and Vince (Darby)
Peeples, all of Blackshear; 1 sister-in-law, Mary Ann Woodard Peeples Simpson of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Drew Manning,
Alyssa Manning, Cierra Manning, Devin Taylor, Sydney Taylor and Kendle Taylor; her oldest nephew, Neal Justin Peeples, of
Waycross; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (Sept. 9) in the
Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TUTEN, Julian Tuten
(Abstracted from 14 January 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Julian “Lamar” Tuten, of Moseley Hall, Perry and Ocala, FL, was born Feb. 3, 1937 and passed away Jan. 4, 2016 after suffering
a stroke on New Year’s Day. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Faye Tuten, and his wife and high school
sweetheart, Carol Jean Ragans Tuten of Madison. Lamar led a fulfilling life, learning a strong work ethic at a very young age. He
used that drive to earn a scholarship to the University of Florida, rise to president of two banks and own a successful business.
Next to his family, Lamar’s greatest love was the outdoors and number one on his list was the Gulf of Mexico. He loved sharing
memories of grouper, snapper, redfish and trout fishing trips. Grieving the loss of Lamar are his son, Rick (Jennifer); sister,
Hazel Sheffield; grandchildren: Kinley, Tyler, Chase, Ashlyne and Ryan; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law. “Dad” and “Uncle Lamar” will be greatly missed, as he was a positive influence on the lives he touched.
Everyone was important in his eyes and he treated all with due respect and kindness.
TUTEN, Larry Thomas Tuten
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 20, 2013)
Funeral services for Larry Thomas Tuten, 72, of Ochlocknee will be held Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Whiddon-Shiver
Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Bold Springs Cemetery. Mr. Tuten was born on July 5, 1941 in Grady Co. to
the late Lonnie Tuten and Ruth Burt Tuten. Mr. Tuten served in the United States Air Force before going on to earn his
Associates Degree in Civil Engineering at South Polytechnic State University. On June 18, 1961 Mr. Tuten wed Mrs. Faye
Pendergast Tuten and their union would continue on until the time of his passing. Mr. Tuten was the Owner/Operator of Thermal
Equipment Company, which began in 1976 as a partnership. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his grandchildren. He was
a former member of the Jaycees and past president and member of the Thomasville Exchange Club. Mr. Tuten was of the
Baptist faith and he departed this life on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish his
memory include his wife Faye P. Tuten of Ochlocknee; daughters Cindi Alderdice (James Kim) of Adairsville, Lynn Cochran
(Greg) of Tallahassee, FL and Becky Clanton of Destin, FL; grandchildren Elizabeth Presley Cochran, Camille Grace Cochran and
Hanah Jewel Alderdice; sister Elaine Kierce of Winter Haven, FL; brother Lannis Tuten of Sylvester; sister Betty Whitston of
Cotton and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Frances Garner and Sara Culpepper.
TUTEN, Leon James Tuten
Leon James Tuten, of Blackshear, lost a courageous battle to cancer Wednesday (July 22, 2015) at the age of 92. He died
peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 6, 1922 and was a native and lifelong resident of Pierce
County. His parents were the late Azielee Henderson Tuten and Earnest Lawton Tuten. He was a member of the 1939 graduating
class of Blackshear High School. After his father died unexpectedly in 1944, he stepped in and farmed the family property. In
1948, he opened Tuten’s Trim Shop in Waycross, later changing the name to Tuten and Son Trim Shop when his son, Buddy
Tuten, became a partner. He retired from the upholstering business in 1982 but would often help his son on a part time basis.
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hunter and belonged to Cabbage Bluff Hunting Club, Turkey Corner Hunting Club, Briar Island Hunting Club and Half Moon
Hunting Club. He enjoyed fishing with a cane pole and bread in his backyard pond and landing large saltwater fish in Florida with
his famous Zebco reel. He became a NASCAR fan and cheered on Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. and Denny Hamlin. His love of gospel
music began early in life through the influence of his mother and continued until the day he died. He loved and enjoyed family
and his life reflected that. Summers and holidays were filled with family gatherings at his pond house. During the last 29 years,
he hosted large family reunions at Thanksgiving thus ensuring the continuation of close family ties. He was preceded in death by
his parents, his wife for 40 years and mother of his children, Mary Kate Fulford Tuten, daughter-in-law, Linda Pearson Tuten, a
sister, Marguerite Tuten, brother, Albert Lawton Tuten, brother, Lorin L. Tuten (wife, Faye Byrd Tuten Thomas), brother,
Lonnie Tuten (wife, Mary), brother-in-law, Loran Dowling, brother-in-law, Wilburn Parham, brother-in-law, Jack Kilpatrick.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Wayne) Sloan, of Jacksonville, FL; his son, Leon James Tuten Jr., of
Blackshear; his son and daughter-in-law, Earnest Terrell (Terry) and Christi Carter Tuten, Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Dena
and Steven Paul, Anna Tuten, of Blackshear, Mary Kate Tuten, Leigh Ann Tuten, Sheridan Tuten, of Jacksonville, FL; greatgrandchildren, Blaine Paul, of Blackshear, and Addison Aycock, of Jacksonville, FL; former wife of 29 years, Josephine Walker
O’Steen; step-daughter, Nancy Hasty (John), of Jacksonville, FL; step-daughter, Susan Yeoman (Mike), of Jacksonville, FL;
step-grandchildren, Josh Smith, Spencer Yeoman, Sydney Yeoman, of Jacksonville, FL; step-great-granddaughter, Karma Smith,
of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Lucille Dowling Parham, of Blackshear, sister, Louise Kilpatrick, of Asheville, NC; brother, Paul L.
(Mary) Tuten, of Blackshear; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at Pearson-Dial
Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
TUTEN, Loran F. Tuten, Sr.
BRISTOL - Loran F. Tuten Sr., 62, died late Tuesday evening (May 2, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a
lengthy illness. A native and life-long resident of Pierce County, he was a farmer and had also served as a Pierce County
commissioner for 18 years. He was a member of the Pierce County Farm Bureau and was a former member of the board of
directors for Farm Credit. He was a member of Bristol Baptist Church where he was in the Adult Sunday School Class and was a
son of the late Ben F. and Myrtle Griffin Tuten. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther Tuten and Benjamin Tuten.
Survivors include his wife, Willene Davis Tuten, of Bristol; one son and daughter-in-law, Loran Jr. and Melanie Tuten, of Bristol;
one daughter and son-inlaw, Pennie and Ben Stovall, of Blackshear; five sisters, Nela Winn, of Callahan, Fla., SueNell (Stanley)
McDonald, of Waycross, Elise (Jim) Geeslin, of Greensboro, Miss., and Shirley Westberry and Cheryl Kelly, all of St. Augustine,
Fla.; five grandchildren, Ben Tuten, Brett Tuten, Ansley Stovall, Clark Stovall and Emily Stovall; several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 3 at the Bristol Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Bristol Cemetery.
Visitation will be held this evening from 6 to 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the
service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral
TUTEN, Mary Tuten
Mary “Jean” Tuten, age 91, of Waycross, died Thursday (June 12, 2014) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
She was born, Mary Eugenia Thornton, in Waycross, in April 1923 to the late Willie Lee Thornton and Johnnie Mae Blackmon
Thornton. She made Waycross her home for her entire life. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and worked
as a bookkeeper for Churchwell’s Department Store and the Phoenix Hotel. Along with her parents she was preceded in death
by her husband, Clyde Lawton Tuten, two brothers, Bill Thornton and Pete Thornton, and a sister, Dorothy Pridgen. She is
survived by 1 daughter, Carole Tuten (Ray) Rozier, of Waycross; 1 grandson, Chip (Karla) Rozier, of Smyrna; 1 granddaughter,
Merry Peach (Darrell) Martin, of Murfreesboro, TN; 3 great-grandchildren, Rayleigh Rozier, Abbey Peach and Zachary Rozier;
numerous beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
TUTEN, Mary Olive Tuten
(Abstracted from the 17 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary Olive Tuten, age 85, died Wednesday (Sept. 16, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness.
She was born in Bickley and lived most of her life in Ware County. She was a day care worker and a member of Crossview
Church of God of Prophecy. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Columbus Lee and Daisy Smith Lee. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Donald Hugh Tuten. Survivors include 1 brother, James Clifton Lee of Douglas, 1 aunt, Sadie Music of
Waresboro, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
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Oakland Cemetery. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Crossview Church of God of Prophecy, 707 Garlington
Ave., Waycross, GA 31501.
TUTEN, Mertie S. Tuten
Mrs. Mertie S. Tuten, age 93, died Monday, February 3, 2014 in Perry. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014,
at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born February 8, 1920 in Lake Bird and lived most of her
life in Madison County. She retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles and liked to read, work in her yard and attend
church. She took care of her sister-in-law, Mildred Bryant, and liked to sit on her front porch and visit with friends and family.
She was a member of Reapers of the Harvest Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Helen Tuten Holden of Greenville; 3
grandchildren: Lynn Holden of Ft. Pierce, Kenny Holden and Donald Holden, both of Greenville; two great grandchildren and one
great-great grandson.
TUTEN, Mick T. Tuten
Mick T. Tuten, age 67, of the Shaw community died suddenly Thursday at his home there. He was a lifelong resident of Madison
County and was engaged in farming and logging. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sim Andrews and Mrs. S. B. Bass, both of
Madison; two sons, Gussie Tuten, of Madison; and L. P. Cruce, of Greenville; thirteen grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.; six brothers, Sam, Johnnie, Jim, Joe Alex and Albert Tuten, all six of Madison; and two sisters, Mrs. Collie
Murphy and Mrs. Berry Lee, both of Perry. Services were held Saturday in New Home Baptist Church with burial in San Pedro
Cemetery.
TUTEN, Richard Tuten
Richard “Red” Tuten, age 69, died Saturday (July 25, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. He was
a native and lifelong resident of Ware County. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the
Vietnam War. He was formerly employed as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, L.C. Tuten, one brother,
James Tuten, and one sister, Patricia Tuten. Survivors include his wife, Guynella Seabolt Tuten, of Waycross; 3 children,
Patricia Ann Tuten of Waycross, Keith Richard (Cindy) Tuten of Waycross, and Mildred Elouise (Alex) Wilson of Waycross; 7
grandchildren, Michael Grant, Miles Grant, Luke Grant, Blaise Tuten, Elysia Wilson, Alexis Wilson and Wyatt Wilson; 3 greatgrandchildren, Ryder Grant and Leanna Grant, and Hunter White; his mother, Mildred King Tuten, of Waycross; 4 sisters,
Jerrell Allagood, Detrell (Donny) Young, Naomi Cox and Joanne Stallworth; 3 brothers, Franklin Tuten, Larry Tuten and
Jonathan (Lisa) Tuten; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Pine Valley Church Cemetery.
TUTEN, Ruthie Launa Tuten
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 11 October 2015)
MADISON - Ruthie Launa Tuten, age 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Dowling Park, FL. Funeral services will be
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Fellowship Cemetery, Greenville, FL. She moved all over the
world with her husband, who was in the Air Force. She was a member of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by
her husband: Tommie Tuten of Madison; 1 son: Mikel (Lisa) Tuten of Sanford; 2 brothers: Ronnie Blanton of Greenville and
Vernon Blanton of Perry; 2 sisters Murle Ratliff of Greenville and Orma King of Thomasville, GA; 2 grandchildren: Melissa Tuten
and Ashley Tuten, and 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and 5 brothers: Aubrey, Emory, Mariston,
Harold, and Lamar Blanton.
TUTEN, Sam W. Tuten
Sam W. Tuten, age 70, a lifelong resident of Madison County died Friday in the local hospital after a brief illness. He was the
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tuten. He was actively engaged in farming until the time of his death. He was a member of
the Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sam Tuten of Madison; four sons, Roscoe Tuten and Billy Joe Tuten, both of
Madison; Owen Tuten of Greenville; and Freddie Tuten of Perry; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Cruce and Miss Sandra Tuten, both
of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Hoyt Lee and Mrs. Rosa Murphy, both of Perry; brothers, Jim Tuten, Johnny Tuten, Joe Tuten and
Albert Tuten, all of Madison; eleven grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were held
Sunday in San Pedro Cemetery.
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TUTEN, Thelma Holden Tuten
Thelma Holden Tuten, age 82, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at Madison Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be Sunday,
November 24, 2013 at New Home Baptist Church with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. She was born in Sirmans and lived all her
life in Madison. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Madison Church of Christ. She is survived by 1 son: Darrell (Sue)
Tuten of Madison and 1 daughter, Jan Brannen of Titusville, FL; 3 sisters: Virginia Earthman of Ponte Vedra, FL, Nadine Cossar
of Leesburg, FL, and Syble Bryant of Mississippi, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
TUTEN, Vivian Tuten
(Abstracted by courtesy of Publishing, Madison, Florida Aug 9th, 2011)
Vivian Tuten, age 67, died Monday, June 20, 2011, in Tallahassee. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011
at New Home Baptist Church, with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Beggs
Funeral Home. She was born on January 30, 1944 in North Carolina and lived in Madison since 1974 coming from Perry. She was
a homemaker and was a member of New Home Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Tuten of Madison: one
daughter, Alise Johnson (Richard) of Perry; three grandchildren: Cade Johnson, Beth Flower, and Cori Johnson; and three
great-grandchildren: Bralyn Flower, Grayer Johnson, and Drayden Flower.
TUTEN, William P. Tuten
William P. Tuten, age 84, died Saturday night at his home near Shady Grove. He was a lifelong resident of Taylor County.
Graveside services were held Monday at Lake Bird Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ellen Robertson Tuten, of Shady
Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Janie Wilcox, of Tampa and Mrs. Mamie Holland, of Monticello; one brother, B. F. Tuten, of Madison;
one sister, Mrs. Lela Slaughter, of Highland City; eleven grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
TUTTLE, Richard Mansfield Tuttle
Richard “Dick” Mansfield Tuttle, 93, of Perry, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his residence in Perry, FL. Richard was born March
6, 1920 in Newport, KY, to the late John and Margaret (Dilling) Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years
Juanita (Schubert) Tuttle; 3 brothers: Walter, Art, and John Tuttle. Dick was a member of First United Methodist Church of
Perry. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and he served during WW# II. In his spare time he enjoyed
woodworking, gardening, and traveling. In their travels he and his wife Juanita have been on every continent in the world. He
enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team the Cincinnati Reds. He baked cookies for Vacation Bible School students at church
and he enjoyed helping clean the kitchen at church after Wednesday night suppers. He is known by many as the "sweetest man
on earth". He is survived by 1 son John Tuttle of Atlanta, GA; 1 daughter Donna Tuttle of Perry; 1 grandson William Tuttle of
Atlanta, GA.; 1 granddaughter Heather Carson and her husband Jay of Perry; 1 great granddaughter Madison Tuttle; and 1 great
grandson Fisher Carson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Perry.
Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Cemetery in Perry. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions can be made to Covenant
Hospice or the Methodist Children's Home. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
TWIGGS, Bubber Twiggs
Bubber Twiggs, only son of Isaiah Twiggs, colored preacher, died recently.
TWIGGS, Sylvester Twiggs
Sylvester Twiggs, age 22, died July 9 in Valdosta, GA. He attended the schools of Madison County and was a Veteran of the U.
S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Eddie Mae Twiggs of Cherry Lake; his mother, Mrs. Josie Bell Twiggs of Winter
Park; his father, Tebo Twiggs of Cherry Lake; 4 brothers, Nathaniel Twiggs of Tampa; John Lee Wyche and Melvin Thompkins,
both of Cherry Lake; Robert Lee Wyche, in the U. S. Army; 2 sisters, Bessie Ree Twiggs of Jacksonville; Lula Mae Twiggs of
Tampa; a grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Wyche of Cherry Lake and a grandfather, Mr. Tevo Twiggs, Sr., of Tampa. Funeral services
will be held Sunday July 16, 1972 at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church No. 2 at Cherry Lake with burial in the church cemetery.
TYLER, James Tyler, Jr.
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James Tyler Jr., 83, died January 6, 2009 at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN on July 25, 1925. He was a Medical
Technician in the U.S. Army during WW #II. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lottie Tyler; one son; James E. Tyler of
Perry, FL, two daughters; Glenda McDougall of Middleburg and Patsy Sadler of Perry, 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. He moved to Perry in 1985 and was a guard at Martin Electronics until he retired. He enjoyed fishing in his spare
time. A memorial service for friends and family will be held at his home on January 17 th. In lieu of flowers the family request
that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice.
TYLER, Stephen Paul Tyler Sr.
Mr. Stephen Paul Tyler Sr., 52, of Perry, passed away Thursday January 29, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Tyler was a lifelong resident of Taylor County where he worked in logging, construction, and as a mechanic. He was a
member of Southside Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, fishing, hunting, and
traveling. He also liked to draw. Mr. Tyler was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Inez Courtney Tyler, in 2008. He is
survived by, his father, Stan Tyler Jr., of Perry, 2 sons, Stephen P. Tyler Jr., and his girlfriend B.J. Aubert, of Land O Lakes,
FL, and Micah (Courtney) Tyler, of Perry, 2 brothers, James B. Tyler and David P. Tyler, and 1 sister, Catherine Tyler (Robbie)
Jenkins, all of Perry, 4 granddaughters, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Tyler will
be Sunday February 1, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Big Bend Hospice. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of
all arrangements
TYRE, Andrew Jackson Tyre, Sr.
Andrew Jackson “Ander” Tyre, Sr., age 92, passed away Friday (Aug. 15, 2014) at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born
in Patterson on Jan. 18, 1922, he had lived in Pierce County all of his life. He was a carpenter and had also farmed (he loved his
cows). He was of the Baptist faith, a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II, loved his grandchildren and will be
remembered as a simple yet firm man. He was a son of the late Christopher Hugh and Addie Mae Strickland Tyre. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Nola Mae Thornton; a daughter, Audrey Fay Tyre; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Juno and Jim
Cole and Mildred and Clyde Deal; two brothers and a sister-in-law, C. H. Jr. and Margaret Tyre, and Cecil Tyre; and a brotherin-law, Lloyd Long. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy (Andy) Aspinwall and Virginia (Mike) Foster, all of
Patterson; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Larry (Linda) Tyre, Jack (Juanita) Tyre, Arthur Tyre, and David (Tina) Tyre, all of
Patterson; 1 sister, Susie Long, of Jesup; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The funeral is to be held Monday at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Foster Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
TYRE, Charlie Tyre
Charlie Tyre, age 50 passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville
from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on August 28, 2012 in Levy County, Florida. Charlie was born in Jacksonville,
FL, on February 7, 1962 to the late Woodrow E. Tyre and the late former Dorothy Bowman Wood. The family relocated to
Steinhatchee when he was six years old. He attended Steinhatchee Elementary and then Dixie County High School where he was
active in his favorite sports; football and baseball before transferring to Taylor County High School where he graduated in
1979. After graduation, he attended Troy State University in Alabama. Charlie loved the ocean and sea life; after school, he
lived and traveled on a sailboat to many of the Caribbean Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands. After returning home, he began a
career in Auto Sales; first with his brother, Tim, in Sarasota, Florida and then on to Colorado, Tennessee and Tallahassee,
Florida. The last few years, he worked in auto and boat detailing. He loved fishing, scalloping, swimming and traveling with his
sisters. He is survived by (2) sisters, Nancy S. Bronson, of Steinhatchee, FL; Dorothy N. Davis (Chris) of Monticello, FL; nieces
and nephews, Alexandria E. Davis; Susan Nicole Pinner (Jamie); Suzanne Smallbone (Joe); Dwayne Valentine (Laura), Gabriel
Valentine and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Steinhatchee on Thursday,
September 13, 2012. Interment will follow at Waters Memorial Cemetery.
TYRE, Edith W. Tyre
Edith W. Tyre, age 78, died Sunday, January 9, 2011, in Gainesville. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 12, 2011, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service
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from 2-3 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home. She was born on July 25, 1932 in Ray City, Georgia to Norman and Bertie Walker. She
lived in Madison before moving to Jasper. She worked as a bookkeeper most of her life and was a member of Madison Church
of God. She is survived by one son, Edwin Tyre of Jasper; one brother, Robert Walker (Robbie); one sister, Elizabeth Haraz,
both of Pinetta; and one grandson, Allan Tyre. She was preceded in death by her parents. Norman and Birtie Walker; two
husbands, Tommy and Jess Tyre; a son; Mike Tyre: two sisters; and two brothers.
TYRE, Louise Waunett Tyre
(Abstracted from the July 26, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Louise Waunett Tyre, 71, of Satsuma, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday (July 25, 2013) after an
extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late C.W. and Louise Harrell, of Waycross. She retired after many years of
self-employment. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she loved to sew, cook and garden. She is survived by her husband of
50 years, Lyrece Ralph Tyre, of Satsuma, FL; a son, Jeffrey (Sharon) Tyre, of Lakeland; a daughter, Tambray (Daniel Beard), of
Crescent City, FL; grandchildren, Natalie, Jennifer, Justin, Jeffrey Jr., Lawton and Ashley; her two sisters, Trudy (Edgar)
Clark, of Blackshear, and Victoria (Tim) Hightower, of Brunswick; her brother, Randall (Marissa) Harrell, of Palm Harbor, FL;
many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross Saturday. Miles-Odum Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Haven Hospice of Orange Park,
745 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32065 or to Haven Hospice of Palatka, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177
TYRE, Mary Ellen Turner Tyre
Mary Ellen Turner Tyre, 85, of Waycross, died Sunday morning (Oct. 23, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was a native of Adel and lived most of her life in Waycross. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian
Church. Her parents were the late James Turner and Katherine Carter Turner. She was preceded in death by three sisters and
two brothers. Survivors include one son, Albert F. Tyre Jr. (wife Kathie Lott Tyre), of Fayetteville; one daughter, Lou Ellen
Tyre Dean (husband Albert Lawton Dean Jr.), of Marietta; five grandchildren, Albert L. Dean III (wife Vance), of Marietta,
Katherine Ellen Dean Sudderth (husband David), of Houston, TX, Amy Elizabeth Dean Pepin (husband Sean), of Banner Elk, NC,
Stacy Tyre David (husband Jean Noel), of Atlanta, and Marty Tyre Jones (husband Brent), of Gainesville, GA; nine greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning at Oakland
Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TYRE, Robert Lessley Tyre Jr.
Robert Lessley Tyre Jr., 25, of Waycross died Saturday (Nov. 9, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System of Waycross after a short
illness. He was born in Waycross and lived here all of his life. He attended Ware County High School and was a member of
Central Baptist Church. He volunteered at Mary Street Mission Thanksgiving Dinner for many years, volunteered with Rebuilding
Together for the past three years and volunteered with the Lions Club placing flags out on holidays. He was an avid follower of
Ware County football and made many friends through that. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Tyre Sr., and his
maternal grandfather, Tom Gattis. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Bill and Linda Gattis Davis, of Waycross;
maternal grandmother, Ruby S. Gattis, of Waycross; 1 aunt, Gloria Thomas, of Waycross; 3 uncles, Larry Gattis, of Waycross,
Robert (Frances) Gattis of Waycross, Gene and Shirley Davis, of Brantley County; 3 step-sisters, Teresa Adams, of Valdosta,
Betty Sue Sturges, of Waycross, Cindy Youmans, of Adel; 2 step-brothers, Don Moore, of Ohio, and Dewayne Moore, of
Valdosta; numerous cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in
Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TYRE, Robin F. Tyre
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, December 5, 2012)
Robin F. Tyre, 48, passed away November 28, 2012 at his home in Valdosta, Ga., Dec. 8, 2012. Robin was born in Lake City and
had lived most of his life in Valdosta. He was a diesel and hydraulics mechanic for LM Hydraulics in Valdosta also he was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a go-kart racer and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Lorie Tyre; two daughters,
Ashley Kinlaw and husband Kendal of Bladenborough, NC and Shauna Lynn Tyre of Valdosta; a grandchild, Tristan Grimes of
Valdosta; his mother and step-father, Carolyn and Richard Cheshire of Valdosta; step-mother, Linda Tyre of Macclenny; two
brothers, Franklin Tyre and Ritchie Cheshire; sisters, Chanell Tyre, Wanda Mason, and Rebecca Southers; step-children, Eric
Hodge, Wanda Taylor(Pat) and Elizabeth Cotrell; and step-grandchildren, Jena Rose Hodge and Riley James Taylor. He was
predeceased by his father, Charles Tyre.
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TYRE, Royce Franklin Tyre
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 22 April 2015)
Royce Franklin "Bo" Tyre, age 93, of Valdosta, GA died peacefully at Langdale Hospice House on April 22, 2015. Bo was born on
March 5, 1922 to the late Frank and Edna (Lee) Tyre. At the age of 16, he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was
stationed in SC, Washington State, and Columbus, GA. During WWII, Bo served as an Aviation Machinist's in the US Navy. He
retired from Rayonier in Jesup after 30 years. Being a devout Christian he was constantly serving the Lord in his church,
community and work place. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie Murray Tyre; step-mother, Eula Tyre; sister,
Dess Kelly; brothers, Harry and Jack Tyre and son-in-law, Joseph W. O'Haire, Jr. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law,
Royce (Carol) Tyre of Eagan, MN; 1 daughter, Elaine O'Haire of Valdosta, GA; 4 grandchildren: Jason (Rachel) Tyre of
California, Katherine and Eric Larson of California, Andrew and Stephen O'Haire of Valdosta, GA; 2 great grandchildren, Ava
and Levi Tyre; 4 sisters, Madge Locher, Betty Blinson, Wanda Wagner, Patsy Wood, and 1 brother, Billy Tyre; many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 26, 2015 in the Chapel of Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home in Jesup, GA with
burial to follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta and Rinehart Funeral Home in Jesup are serving the
Tyre family.
TYRE, Walton Leighla Tyre
Little Miss Walton Leighla Tyre, infant daughter of Graham and Dana Walton Tyre, of Nicholls, passed away Saturday (March
14, 2015) at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her parents, Graham and Dana Walton Tyre, of Nicholls; 1
brother, Kayden Tyre, of Nicholls; 1 sister, Johnni Lyn Tyre, of Nicholls; maternal grandmother, Pamela Page Walton (her late
husband, Johnny Lee Walton), of Nicholls; paternal grandfather, Eddie Tyre, of K’ville; paternal grandmother, and stepgrandfather, Nancy Crews and Walter Crews, of Waycross; maternal great-grandmother, Laverne Page, of Nicholls; paternal
great-grandmother, Janice Karlbom, of Waycross; paternal great-great-grandmother, Effie Gamble, of Screven; aunt, Amanda
Leigh and Joel Williams, of Nicholls; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A graveside service was held Monday at
Meeks Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.
TYSON, Bessie Mae Bush Tyson
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, June 27, 2008)
Bessie Mae Bush Tyson, age 92, died Tuesday June 23, 2008 at Dowling Park. Services will be Friday, June 27, at Beggs Funeral
Home in Madison with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born in Ashville and moved to Miami and lived there from 19451972, before moving to Madison. She worked as a accountant and bookkeeper for Civil Service and Appliance. Co., and was a
member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church. She is survived by several cousins, Mabel Schulz and Frank Rykard, both of
Madison; Ann Yates of Woodland, AL; and a niece, Connie Watson of Greenville.
TYSON, Horace Tyson
Horace Tyson, age 69, of Perry, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Horace was born December
14, 1943 in Madison, FL, to the late Felton and the late former Jewel (Blanton) Tyson. Horace worked as a Welder/Iron Worker
in Construction. He worked for Buckeye for many years, and for Watkins Engineers as a Field Superintendent and then retiring
in 2000. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Felton and Jewel Tyson, and a son, Danny Tyson. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Pitts Tyson, of Perry, FL, a
sister, Elaine Stanton (Tim), of Perry, FL, Step children: Lindsey Hammonds, Christopher Touchton, Travis Sadler, 6
grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Interment will follow in Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Shady Grove.
TYSON, Jimmie Edward Tyson
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 18, 2010)
Mr. Jimmie Edward Tyson, age 75, of Pearson passed early Monday, August 9, 2010, at the Memorial Hospital in Savannah,
following an extended illness. Mr. Tyson, a native of Homerville, and was a heavy equipment operator for Rayonier, Corp. He was
preceded in death by his father, James Edward Tyson and his mother, Elva Marie Odum Tyson. He was also preceded in death
by a sister and brother-in-law, Eddie Marie and Freddie Guess. Mr. Tyson was of the Church of God Faith. Survivors include,
daughters, Angela (Gary) Austin of Pearson, GA, and Sheilla (Rock) Henry of Douglas, GA; son, Fred (Shelly) Goins of Ocala,
Florida; brother, Terry (Elaine) Tyson of Homerville; four grandchildren, James (Samantha) Gilliard of Pearson, Cassidy Gilliard
of Lakeland, GA, Freddy Goins, Jr., and Brittany Goins, both of Ocala; one great-grandson, Clayton Alex Gilliard of Pearson;
several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside services and interment were held Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the
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Victory Methodist Church Cemetery, in Ware County, near Manor, Georgia. Ricketson Funeral Home, of Douglas, was in charge
TYSON, Noah A. “Buddy” Tyson Jr.
Mr. Noah A. “Buddy” Tyson Jr. of Coolidge passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Archbold Medical Center. There will be
a graveside service Friday, November 27th with burial at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Tyson was a retired
Exterminator from Walt Disney World. The son of the late Noah A. Tyson Sr. and the late Louise NeSmith Tyson, Mr Tyson was
born July 10, 1933 in Adel, GA. He was a veteran of The United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and was of the Baptist
Faith. Survivors include his two daughters Tracey T. Guy of Panacea, FL; and Joanny Tyson of Coolidge, GA; 6 grandchildren, 2
sisters, Janie McDonald of Winter Garden, FL; and Betty Jean Tyson of Thomasville; and a brother, Howard L. Tyson of
Thomasville.
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