All Obituaries

The Obituary Will Banks Jr. was born September 29, 1947, to the late Will Banks Sr. and Florine Smart Banks in Thomasville, GA. At an early age, he joined Clifford Temple CME Church where he was still a member. Will was a graduate of the Douglass High School Class of 1966. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served from 1966 to 1969. Upon returning home, Will attended vocational school where he learned the skill of brick masonry. For over 40 years he was a master...

It was May 18, 1927. A beautiful day in Hawkinsville. GA because Rev. Everrett and Queen Ann (Williams) Belle welcomed the 12th of their 13 children. They named this baby girl Eddie B. (period) Belle. She was loved by her family and loved her family dearly. At an early age the family moved from Hawkinsville to Metcalf. They became members of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and it was here where she would give her life to the Lord. Eddie B. (period) would later meet and marry her 1st...

Lucille Hobson Rice was born on July 31, 1932 in Jackson, MI. to the late Doc Hobson and the late Sally Hobson. Lucille Rice transitioned from her earthly home on April 4, 2024 at Glen Mor Nursing Home in Thomasville, GA. on April 4, 2024. She was baptized Publisher at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Thomasville, GA. She enjoyed the outdoors, flowers, reading, and cooking. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ezekiel Pete Rice and her siblings. She leaves to cherish her...

Boyd Z Hollis was born on April 24th, 1947 in Pavo, GA to the late Brown Hollis Jr and Lillie Mae Mays. He attended Magnolia High School and he spent his young adult years as a master typewriter repairman by trade working for Joe Rizzolios for many years before the shops closing. He worked for Warner’s in his later years before ultimately retiring from Southwestern State Hospital in 2012. Boyd was a hard worker who spent his retired years diving into his greatest hobbies which included...

Mr. Cleo Burkes, who departed this life on March 29, 2024.  He was the son of the late Mr. Fest and Mrs. Janie Holmes Burkes, born April 17, 1937, in Coolidge, GA. He attended Coolidge High School after he worked for many years with Ivey Drywall and other jobs.  Cleo also was a bus driver for Thomas County Schools for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Fest and Janie Holmes Burkes, two brothers: Kelly David Burkes and Willie James Burkes; three sisters,...

Mr. Terry Jerome Robinson was born December 22, 1961, in Thomasville, GA.  He was preceded in death by his parents Ms. Mary M. Robinson and Willie B. Jones.  Terry attended St. Luke Church as a child, later moving his membership to First Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.  He was also a member of the Georgia Mass Choir and a 1980 graduate of Central High School now known as Thomas County Central High School.  After graduation, he attended Florida...

Joseph B. Adams Sr. was born on December 27, 1951, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Herbert “Jack” and Marie Seabrooks Adams. He was known as “Big Joe” to his family and friends. Joseph attended Douglass High School (Class of 1970) and was a part of the Douglass Lions football team. He was a painter by trade and was always the jokester at many family gatherings. His larger-than-life spirit will be missed by us all. He leaves to cherish his memories: his son,...

Mr. John Henry McCaskill was born September 9th, 1929 in Boston Georgia to the late Jim and Hazel Raines McCaskill. He attended Old Boston School, in Boston Georgia, later enlisting into the United States Army where he served as a military police and also fought in the North Korean War. John Henry returned home from deployment and married the love of his life, the late Ruth Delores Cain McCaskill on November 23rd,1953. After serving time in the Army, John Henry was employed and retired as...

Mrs. Julia Mae Davis was born August 3,1947 in Thomasville,Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Ethel Davis.  Julia was preceded in her death by, Willie H Richardson-husband, Dave Davis-son, CeAngela Richardson-daughter, siblings Dave Davis Jr, Willie Davis, Annette Diggs, and Madie Prather. She leaves her precious memories to Willie C. Richardson, Andy Richardson, Mary Richardson, Anthony Richardson, Ronald Richardson, brothers Henry (Linda) Davis and Hansell (Brenda)...

Dr. Marion Ann Beasley-Davis was born on March 19, 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Marion Beasley and Geneva Hamrick. She served in the United States Army and United States Air Force Reserve.  She also earned her doctorate degree form Albany State University.  she is a breast cancer survivor. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Beasley and Geneva Hamrick, and her husband William Davis Sr. She is survived by her sons Jonothan A. (Nicole) Davis,...