OBITUARIES June 15, 2007

Rose Marie Bradshaw

Services for Rose Marie Bradshaw, Cairo, are at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Full Gospel Church of Deliverance. Evangelist Mary M. Williams, pastor, and Elder J.R. Patten will officiate and interment is in Crestview Cemetery. Active pallbearers are friends of the family. Mrs. Bradshaw died June 7 at Pinewood Nursing Center. Born in Baker County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Cheaver and Jenny Harold. She was a member of New Vine P.B. Church of Thomas County. Survivors include a daughter, Odessa Reaves (Eddie Mathews) of Syracuse, N.Y.; sons, Lannis Walker (Jan), Johnny Walker Jr. all of Cairo; stepdaughters, Sandra Hubbard (B. Hubbard) of Newark, N.J., Linda Gail Russell of Cairo; granddaughter, Sonya Haywood (Maurice) of Germany; grandson, Melvin Johnson II of Syracuse; granddaughters, Tammy Powell (Shawn) of Newark, Lynn Walker of Thomasville, Kishanda Walker of Cairo; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. — Weston’s Funeral Home



Jeremy Colin Davis

Services for Jeremy Colin Davis, 64, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Crisp Regional Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cordele. Born Dec. 22, 1942, in Fort Meade, Fla., he was a son of the late Johnnie Lucene and Thelma Burch Davis of Thomasville. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie Lawhorn and Stephen Hinkle of Madison, N.Y.; a brother, Wayne Davis of Douglasville; and sister, Linda Davis Hellerick of Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorene Davis Hall; and two brothers, Austin L. Davis and Charles L. Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. — Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home



Eloise Pierce Frazier

Services for Eloise Pierce Frazier, 61, 363 Coffee Rd., Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Aucilla Missionary Baptist Church, 8538 Hwy. 122, Thomasville. Pastor Michael Johnson will officiate and interment is in Aucilla Cemetery. Active pallbearers are members of the Magnolia High School class of 1964 and family friends. Mrs. Frazier died June 5 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, N.J. Born Feb. 6, 1946, in Thomasville, she was a daughter of the late Frank Pierce and Nena Mae O’Neal Pierce. She was married to Billy Roy Frazier. She worked at Georgia Crate Basket Co. for 15 years and a homemaker. Survivors include daughter, Tonia A. Blissett of Thomasville; sons, Billy R. Frazier of Atlanta, Demetrius E. Frazier of Thomasville; daughter, Felicia A. Frazier of Thomasville; grandson, Kadnan D. Frazier of Thomasville; granddaughters, Kierra Frazier, Shamerria Blissett both of Thomasville; grandson, Darrell Frazier of Thomasville; granddaughter, Shari Frazier of Thomasville; grandsons, Antonio Clark, Demanon Lamons, Jacarius Blissett all of Thomasville; granddaughters, Alauna Edwards, Erica Edwards, N’Yah Davenport all of Thomasville; great-granddaughter, Kadaysha Frazier of Thomasville; sisters, Minnie L. Decosy of Winter Haven, Fla., Ora Bell Pierce, Georgia Kelly both of Thomasville; brothers, Turner Pierce of Lakewood, N.J., Thomas Pierce (Carol) of Lakehurst, N.J.; 32 nieces and nephews; friends, Willie James Williams, Eva Mae Jones, Carlton Curry; and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Arletha Pierce, Mary Lawson; and two brothers, David Pierce and Willie Pierce. The viewing is from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9:30 a.m. until the services at the church Saturday. The procession will assemble at 10 a.m. Saturday at the residence. — Hadley’s Funeral Home



Joseph Simmons

Services for Joseph Simmons, Savannah, are at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2007, at Bethlehem AME Church. The Rev. W.F. Griffin, pastor, and the Rev. Daniel Simmons will officiate and interment is in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Mr. Simmons died June 8. Born in Grady County, he was a son of Morris Simmons and the late Rosa Lane Simmons. He attended Grady County public schools and was a motor coach operator. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Simmons of Savannah; sons, Hollis Johnson (Roshawn), Terrell Johnson (Kanika) all of Savannah, Joseph H. Simmons Jr. of Cairo; daughters, Tasha Simmons of Columbus, Cierra Simmons of Savannah; father, Morris Simmons of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sisters, Martha Crump of Brunswick, Leona Miller (Michael), Jacquline Brown all of Savannah; brothers, Albert Simmons (Sylvia) of Albany, Issac Simmons (Alma) of Savannah; sister-in-law, Flossie Marshall (Joseph) of Cairo; brother-in-law, John Griffin (Beverley) of Cairo; sister-in-law, Emma Jean Griffin Jackson of Savannah; nine grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. — Weston’s Funeral Home