Thomasville Times-Enterprise

Wiley McClain, Jr. (69) of Albany, GA died July 30, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mr. McClain was born on April 13, 1953 to Wiley and Annie Mae McClain, Sr. He grew up in Thomas County Georgia and attended Magnolia High School his freshmen and sophomore years. He was an outstanding player on the 'Black Pearl' football team. When Magnolia closed, he transferred to Thomas County Central High School and graduated in 1971. After graduation, Wiley enlisted in the US Army and served his country for two years. He moved to Albany, GA and secured employment at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company until its closing in 1987. He attended and graduated from Albany Technical College. After...

Tammy Monfort Poole, age 60, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born October 23, 1961, in Albany, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jack Wiley Monfort and Peggy Jo Hamby Roberts. Tammy was a graduate of Valdosta State University and enjoyed a career as a teacher. Her hobbies included being with friends and encouraging everyone around her, painting and writing. She enjoyed sports and was a rabid Alabama fan and Thomasville Bulldogs fan. Tammy was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Gary Wilton Poole; son, Christopher Wilton Poole; daughter, McKinsey Poole Threlkeld (Billy);...

Lenford Neil Willis, died peacefully in his home in Vonore, TN, May 8, 2022. He was born in 1947 in Thomasville, GA to the late Eva Mae & Buster Willis. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son, Greg & Lauren Willis, with grandchildren, Ben & Charlie who reside in Austin, TX; his son, Tim & Adrienne Willis of Richland, WA; and sister Hilda Crook of Thomasville, GA. Len, an active student in athletics and school activities, graduated from Thomasville High School in 1966. He served in the Army from 1969-1972 and was deployed to Vietnam. After graduating with a master's degree in Finance, Georgia State University, Len was employed by the IRS in Atlanta, GA for 30 years,...

Mr. Ronald Jack (Buddy) Free, 80, of Cobb, GA died Saturday April 9, 2022 at Willson Hospice House. His memorial service will be held Tuesday 2:00PM at Kimbell-Stern. Dr. Bryan Bentley will be officiating. The family will receive friends Monday (today) from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Kimbrell-Stern. The family has asked that everyone dress in casual attire. Born in Thomas County, Mr. Free was the son of Jack Free and Lucille Hunter Free. He lived in Albany for 29 years where he worked with Frank Wetherbee Farms and Mockingbird Hill Farms. Mr. Free then moved to Lake Blackshear in 1999 where he consulted numerous farm managers. He attended Lakeview Baptist Church in Cobb, GA and enjoyed...

Esther Dismukes Guy "Essie" passed peacefully on January 18, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 28, 1959. Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to read Essie's full obituary and sign our online guestbook.

Augusta Mitchell Braswell known by all as "Gusta" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in Thomasville, GA in 1937. Gusta's childhoood in Thomasville was filled with memories of playing with her sisters at the family home and a love of horses. As a teenager, Gusta competed in barrel racing and was tough as nails...actually competing once with a broken leg. She spent much time and had many fond memories at her father's ranch in Yeehaw Junction, FL, as well. She spent 30 years as a dental hygienist and had the brightest smile, all the while preaching to her children about dental care, "Brush & Flush" was the nightly mantra for her children. A true southern belle (her...

James Alexander "Sonny" Campbell, Jr., 90, died November 14, 2021. He was born September 21, 1931, in Thomasville, GA. He was the son of James Alexander Campbell II and Corlene Hurst Campbell. He grew up near Thomasville, Georgia, spending time in Fitzpatrick, Alabama, with his father's family, and summers in Chillicothe, Ohio, on his mother's family farm. Sonny graduated high school in 1950, from Stark University School, in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1955, he graduated from Florida Southern College, where he pledged SAE fraternity, was President of the Student Body, and was Co-Colonel of the ROTC cadets. In 1955, Sonny married Joan Elizabeth Lindsey of Thomasville, Georgia, and moved to...

James Howard Braswell, known by all as Bubba, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16 2021 in Eustis, FL surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1935 in Cairo, GA and grew up in Thomasville, GA, a town that would define him and the memories made in the years to come with his family. He was the son of the late Louise (Maxwell) and James "Sharkey" Braswell. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carolyn Brown and Harriet Roberts. Surviving are his wife, Augusta (Mitchell) Braswell; his children Lynn Sterling (Scott), of Thomasville, Dina Davidson (Jim, decd.), of Bristol, TN, Paul Braswell (Susan), of Lititz PA, Jody Mendez (Juan-Elvis), of Eustis, Greg Griffith of West...

Dr. Hellen Ireland Guttinger died peacefully at the Bailey Hospice Center on September 13, 2021 after a long illness. She was born in 1938 to Minnie Ruth Nipper and Jesse Leo Ireland in Quincy Florida and was first in her family to graduate from college. After Leon HS in Tallahassee and her undergraduate years at FSU where she was in the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Hellen earned a Masters and PhD from University of Florida, devoting her life to Education. During her career she taught public school students of all ages and was a professor of education at University of Florida. At P.K. Yonge Laboratory School, Hellen directed Writing to Read and the Title IV-C Reading Dissemination Projects,...

James Kendrick "Ken" Hubbard, Jr., 73, of Thomasville, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Archbold Medical Center. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Atlanta. Ken was the son of the late James Kendrick Hubbard and Allyne Clark Hubbard. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, retired from the Georgia Army National Guard after 26 years of military service, and retired as a pilot from Atlantic Southeast Airlines. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University and was a member of Thomasville Lodge #369, F.&A.M. Ken was an avid member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Club. The GWRRA occupied much of his time. Ken and his wife, Cindy, spent many hours traveling roads on...

Shirley Patricia (Sampson) Wilson of Tucker, GA passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents Alice Sampson and Mitchell T. Sampson of Thomasville, GA and by her husband of 54 years, Bobby E. Wilson. She is survived by her children Michael Wilson of Marietta, GA, Laura Mattox of Milton, GA, Andrew Wilson of Milton, GA, stepson Steve Wilson of McDonough, GA and seven grandchildren. Shirley loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, and traveling to her favorite destinations of Germany, England, and Israel. She was a kind-hearted soul who brought joy to everyone she encountered with her warming smile and gentle...

William Andrew Lardin, 44 passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home in Winston Salem, NC. He was born November 8, 1976, in Thomasville, GA to William Arthur Lardin, MD. and Sharon Chastain Lardin. Will was a Wake Forest Alumni, Class of 1999, with a major in Computer Science.The majority of his career and hobbies revolved around computer application development and support. From an early age, he studied violin, piano, and harp. He was a cross-country cyclist and participated in many road cycling tours, including the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. Will had a keen appreciation of music, enjoyed rock climbing, and was an avid, talented photographer. William will always be remembered by the...

John Mark Hickox, 87, of Blakely, GA passed away on Monday evening, February 22, 2021, at his residence due to complications following a stroke. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th, at Southside Baptist Church with Ashley Brents, Brandon Brents, Daniel Hamon, Will Baxley, Mark Winslett, Jr., and Edward Brownlee serving as pallbearers. Chase and Noah Boydston will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 1:30. A private family graveside service will be held at Blakely Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe...

Emily Dekle Whittle Wakefield, 95, of Cordele, GA formerly of Albany, GA, died January 27, 2021 at the Fellowship Home at Cordelia Manor in Cordele, GA. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Thomasville, GA. Dr. John G. Smith, III will officiate. Social distancing will be required and masks will be provided. Emily was born on April 27, 1925 in Cordele, GA to S.M. and Minnie Dekle. She graduated from Crisp County High School and continued her education at South Georgia Normal College (now Valdosta State University) graduating in 1945. She married W.L. "Bill" Whittle, Sr. in 1947 and they made their home in Thomasville, GA. After Mr....

Wayne Ferriel Hadley entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Wayne was born in Thomasville GA to Walter Hadley Jr. and Gussie Lee Lamar Hadle. Wayne retired as a Radiologic Technologist from the VA Medical Center (34 years) and University Hospital (30 years). He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, GA. Survivors include; his beloved wife of 37 years, Stephanie M. Hadley; children: Laydria Hadley, Milledgeville, GA, Keenan Hadley, Duluth, GA; siblings: Luther Hadley (Opal) Fairburn, GA; Dennis Hadley (Teresa), East Point, GA; Jacqueline Dunbar (Henry), Thomasville, GA; Angela Hollis (Rodney),Coolidge, GA; grandchildren: Khloe and...

Sara Audrey McLeod Taylor, (92), formerly of 610 Holly Hill Drive in Anderson, SC, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. For the last several years she had lived at North Pointe Assisted Living in Anderson. She was born April 18, 1926 in Brooks County, Georgia, the daughter of Jeptha Malachi McLeod and Florence Corley McLeod. She was a standout student at the small South Georgia high school in Dixie, where she also took great pride as marble-thumping champion. After graduation, she worked at Ellison's Lad and Dad Store until she met and married Harry Ponder Taylor, from nearby Cairo and Moultrie, in Norfolk, Virginia, during World War II. They remained married for 64 years until he died in...

Zachary H. Harden, 25, of Kennesaw died Wednesday at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7th at Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road in Kennesaw with Pastor Craig Bowler officiating. The family will receive friends 10-11:00 AM at the church. Zach was a lover of all things sports, his family and friends, Fantasy Football, and his sweet dog, Marley. Zach lit up a room with his smile and loving personality. He was a wonderful friend, brother, and son. He is going to be dearly missed. Survivors include his mother, Lucia Poole and Judge Gregory Poole and his father David Harden; sister, Mary Brittain Harden; brother, Jacob...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Heckadon, our loving and devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence in Williamsburg, VA of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York Catherine lived a long and vibrant life. Catherine graduated from the Presbyterian Nursing School of Philadelphia, PA graduating in 1943. She subsequently was a staff nurse at the New York Presbyterian/Cornell University Hospital Nursing School in New York City. After WW II, she moved to Central America with her husband "Heck" where she assisted in running a tropical hospital in Almirante, Panama for several years. She and her husband moved to...

Mr. James Steven Curtis, age 64, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Steve, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on December 24, 1955 in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was a Quality Control Manager in construction during his working career. Steve was an Atlanta Falcons fan through and through and enjoyed attending football games with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Russell Cox, and Newell Lee Curtis; as well as two brothers, Lee Curtis and Wesley Mahaffey. Survivors include Shonnye Curtis; three daughters, Christy (Dick) Newton, Brigette Curtis, and Jennie Curtis; grandchildren, Hunter (Brook)...

Franklin Lamar Vonier, Sr., age 91, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Bell Minor Home following an extended illness. Mr. Vonier was born on November 26, 1928, in Pavo, Georgia, to the late Dan and Martha Willis Vonier. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Ola Mae Croft Vonier; sons: Franklin Lamar Vonier, Jr., Marcus Anthony Vonier, and Jim Vonier. He was the last surviving member of 9 children, he being the youngest. Also, a special friend at Bell Minor Home, Betty Harbin. Mr. Vonier was a member of the Cleveland Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was owner of Vonier Shoe Repair,...

Lakeland - Leesa Lynn McKneely Arce, age 64, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, due to chronic illness. Born on May 5, 1956, in Macon, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Owen McKneely and Lonnie Lee McKneely. She is survived by her daughter, and only child, Isabella Guevara Arce. Leesa graduated from Santa Fe High School in Lakeland, FL in 1974. She went on to attend college at Mercer University, where she was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. After briefly attending the University of Georgia, she graduated from Mercer in 1980, with her Bachelor's degree in English Literature. During her life Leesa worked as a trust officer for...