l Louise B. Laster (Ms. Sis), 101, of Thomasville, died Thursday at Archbold Hospital. Local survivors include a daughter, Mildred Petty; grandson, Robert Petty; granddaughter, Jewel Wilson; grandsons, John Knight, Glen Knight, Hillmar Patterson; granddaughter, Katrina Lee; and grandsons, Christopher Knight and Bernard Knight all of Thomasville. — Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home

l James Taylor, 80, of Thomasville, died Friday at his residence. Local survivors include his wife, Maxine Taylor; daughters, Martha Ann Hollis, Margarie James; son, Jerome Taylor; brothers, the Rev. Joseph Taylor, Homer Johnson; sisters, Verna Arrington, Lois Thomas and Loretha Blaylock. — Hadley’s Funeral Home