Mrs. Annie Duke Turner, age 85, of Thomaston, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Annie Duke Turner, age 85, of Thomaston, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Turner was born in Upson County on December 23, 1929 to the late Fred and Nellie Bankston Duke. She retired from the Upson Regional Medical Center as a Kitchen Worker, and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband Alton Turner. Survivors include her daughters, Charlotte (Billy) Long of Macon GA, Susie Smith on Tennel GA, and Pamela (Stanley) Short of Thomaston; Alton Leon (Debra) Turner of Macon GA; sister, Freddie Shaw of Thomaston; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Graveside services for Mrs. Turner will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday May 30, 2015 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Rev. Willie Herbert Mathews, age 90 who resided at 403 Allen street in Thomaston passed away on Thursday may 28th at the upson regional hospital.

Rev. Willie Herbert Mathews, age 90 who resided at 403 Allen street in Thomaston passed away on Thursday may 28^th at the upson regional hospital. The family may be contacted at the home of his daughter in law Janice Strickland at 969 w. Moores crossing rd. funeral services will be held Tuesday June 2^nd at 1pm at the st. Mary AME church. internment will follow in the southview cemetery. Bentley's funeral home is in charge of all professional services. 

MR.DAVID KENDALL, AGE 68 OF 179 KENDALL DRIVE PASSED ON SUNDAY AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL GA.

FUNERAL  SERVICE  WILL  BE  HELD  SATURDAY  AT   2PM IN  THE  GEORGE  E.  TRICE JR. MEMORIAL CHAPEL. INTERMENT IN THE  KENDALL  CEMETERY.
TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME  IS  IN  CHARGE  OF  ALL  ARRANGEMENTS.

Mr. Lee Daniel Cloniger Sr. age 79 of Butler Ga, died Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Optum Hospice in Macon Ga.

Mr. Lee Daniel Cloniger Sr. age 79 of Butler Ga, died Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Optum Hospice in Macon Ga.

 

Mr. Cloniger was born on August 2, 1935 in Ellijay Ga, to the late Virgil and Fannie Cloniger. He was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills and B.F. Goodrich Mills where he worked for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Army as an E4 during the Korean War. Mr. Cloniger was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Becky Lee Cloniger.

 

Survivors include his sons Mr. Lee Daniel Cloniger Jr. of Butler Ga, Mr. Lawrence Louis Cloniger of Atlanta Ga, grandson Shelby Cloniger.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Turners Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday May 29, 2015 from 10-11 a.m.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Martha Ann McDaniel Brigman

Mrs. Martha Ann McDaniel Brigman age 67 of Gastonia N.C. formerly of Thomaston Ga, died May 21, 2015.

Mrs. Brigman was born on April 22, 1948 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Grady and Estelle McDaniel. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Jeanine (Jeff) Taylor of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Hayley Taylor, Crystal Taylor, Logan Taylor all of Thomaston Ga.

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Alletha Bailey Loyd

Mrs. Alletha Bailey Loyd, age 92, of Zebulon, passed away May 24, 2015.

Mrs. Loyd was born on April 5, 1923, in DeKalb County, daughter of the late Coleman Bailey and the late Ruth Veal Bailey. She worked with the Atlanta Credit Union for 27 years. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, housekeeping, and yard work. She was a member of Meansville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Leonard Loyd.

Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, David Larry Loyd of Zebulon, Jerry and Becky Loyd of Atlanta, Bill and Linda Loyd of Douglasville; 9 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. John Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow in Fincher Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meansville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 239, Meansville, Ga 30256.

Ms Allison McElhenney

Ms. Allison McElhenney age 36 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday May 23, 2015.

Ms. McElhenney was born on September 19, 1978 in Thomaston Ga, to Billy and Sonia Ellis McElhenney. She was employed with Dr. Busbee where she worked as a medical assistant. Ms. McElhenney was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include her parents Mr. Billy (Sonia) McElhenney of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Heather (Brian) Lovejoy of Thomaston Ga, grandmother Mrs. Martha Ellis, nephew Austin Lovejoy, niece Autumn Lovejoy, aunt Mrs. Sandra (Jimmy) Fender of Thomaston Ga, uncles Mr. Larry (Dixie) Smith of Canton Ga, Mr. Tony (Stacey) McElhenney of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Larry (Brenda) McElhenney of Vermont, great aunt Mrs. Peggy Morgan of Thomaston Ga.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Wednesday May 27, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!

MR. TIMOTHY LEE CLYDE RAINES, AGE 63 OF 209 TRIUNE AVE. PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, MAY 24 AT HIS RESIDENCE.

THE  FAMILY IS RECEIVING  FRIENDS  AT   THE  HOME OF  HIS NIECE,  SHERWANDA  WALKER  AT   220  CREEKSIDE MANOR DRIVE  IN  THOMASTON.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL BE  HELD  FRIDAY, MAY  29TH  AT  IPM  AT  MARY  LIZZIE  BAPTIST  CHURCH.  INTERMENT  IN  THE  OLIVE  GROVE  CEMETERY.  PASTOR  MCARTHUR  CHILDS WILL  OFFICIATE.

BENTLEY’S  FUNERAL  HOME  IS IN  CHARGE  OF  ALL  PROFESSIONAL  SERVICES.

Mrs. Pauline C. Thompston

 

Mrs. Pauline C. Thompson age 92, of Thomaston, died Sunday, May 24,2015 at Riverside Health and Rehab. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

Mr Alvin Terry Hooks

Mr. Alvin Terry Hooks age 67 of Woodland Ga, died Thursday May 21, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Hooks was born on September 30, 1947 in Eastman Ga, to the late James and Lillian Hooks. He worked as a welder for many years. Mr. Hooks was a shriner. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Mr. Hooks was preceded in death by his brother Michael Rueben Hooks.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Martha Hooks of Woodland Ga, daughter Mrs. Faith Wright of Fredrick Md, brothers Mr. Thomas Furgerson of Midland Ga, Mr. Andy Furgerson of Columbus Ga, sister Mrs. Deborah Howard of Columbus Ga. 11 Grandchildren. 1 Great Grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday May 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday May 30, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR. JOHNNY JAMES “PEANUT” DRAKE, 40 OF GRIFFIN , FORMERLY OF THOMASTON DIED MONDAY MAY 11TH.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  THURSDAY  AT  2PM  AT  THE  OAK  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH IN  GRIFFIN,  INTERMENT IN  LINCOLN  MEMORIAL  CEMETERY.

VISITATION  WEDNESDAY  6  TO  9PM.

TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME  IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS.

Margaret (Peggy) Murdy Peggy Murdy of Barnesville Georgia and formally of Midland Michigan passed away on Monday May 18,2015. From complications due to Alzheimer’s.

Margaret (Peggy) Murdy
Peggy Murdy of Barnesville Georgia and formally of Midland Michigan passed away on Monday May 18,2015. From complications due to Alzheimer’s. Peggy was born on September 19, 1923 in Hinsdale New Hampshire and was the adopted daughter of Arthur and Blanche Joslyn. In the early 1930’s Peggy was a part of a Vaudeville Tap Dancing trio called the “Three Lil Tykes” They toured all over New England playing in Vaudeville houses before World War II. During the war Peggy was a back up singer for the Western Group, “Sons of the Pioneers”. After the war, she became a Commercial Artist working mostly for Movie Theatre Houses in Keen and Newport New Hampshire for the Latches Theatre Chain where she would make Movie Poster Lobby Cards for the Up coming attractions. After she met her husband, Joe Murdy she then became a house wife.
In the 1960’s the Murdy family moved to Midland Michigan and after 30 years then moved to Barnesville Georgia.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Blanche Joslyn. Her husband J.W. Murdy and her Daughter Judith Fowler and her sons Jerry Murdy and Alan Murdy. Her survivors include her Daughter Joanne Struthers of Pt. St. Lucie Florida, her step son John Murdy of Powder Springs Georgia and her Son Bob Murdy of Hollywood California. And numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
In her later life, Peggy enjoyed doing Cross Word Puzzles, Water Color Painting and Needle Point.
She will be buried next to her husband in the Greenwood Cemetery. Per her request there will be no funeral services. There will be a prayer service at the grave site at a later date. In place of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation in her name atwww.alz.org

Mrs. Dorothy C. Bridges

Mrs. Dorothy C. Bridges, age 78, of Thomaston died Monday May 18, 2015 at the Regency Hospital in Macon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridges will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Ms. Edith Dianne Norred age 67 of Thomaston GA, formerly of Tampa FL, died Friday May 15, 2015 at her residence.

Ms. Edith Dianne Norred age 67 of Thomaston GA, formerly of Tampa FL, died Friday May 15, 2015 at her residence.

Ms. Norred was born on December 4, 1947 in Atlanta to the late Larry Doyal and Doris Frances Norred. She was a secretary with Waste Management of Tampa, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Thomaston.

Funeral services for Ms. Norred will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at Faith Baptist Church in Thomaston. The family will receive friends on Monday May 18, 2015 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

MRS. MORLINE FERGUSON JENKINS, AGE 58 OF DECATUR,GA., FORMERLY OF UPSON COUNTY PASSED ON WEDNESDAY AT DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER.

FUNERAL  SERVICE  WILL  BE  TUESDAY,  MAY  19TH  AT  11AM AT  THE FELLOWSHIP  BAPTIST  CHURCH.  INTERMENT IN  SOUTHVIEW  CEMETERY.

TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME  IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS

Mr. William Daniel "Danny" Anderson Sr., age 55, passed away May 8, 2015.

Mr. William Daniel "Danny" Anderson Sr., age 55, passed away May 8, 2015.

He is survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his children, Tanya Lynn Nix, William Daniel Anderson Jr., Tiffany Danielle Anderson and Wyatt Andrew Anderson; his 10 grandchildren, Jordan, Jayson, Makenna, Addison, Preston, Paisley, Syerra, Jase, Quinton and Hayden.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m., Providence Congregational Methodist Church, 4344 High Falls Road, Jackson, GA, 30233.

CITIZENS COMPLAIN TO UPSON BOC ABOUT PROPOSED PLAN TO REDUCE # VOTING PRECINCTS

AT  TUESDAY NIGHT’S MEETING,  COUNTY  COMMISSION  CHAIRMAN  RUSTY  BLACKSTON  SAID  THE  FINAL  DECISION  IS  IN  THE   HANDS  OF  THE  BOARD OF  ELECTIONS  TO  DROP  THE  NUMBER  OF  PRECINCTS  FROM   9  TO  3. THE  BOARD ESTIMATES   IT    COULD  SAVE  THE  COUNTY   $20,000  ANNUALLY    ON  ELECTION  COSTS,  ESPECIALLY  NOW  WHEN UP  TO  50% OF  VOTERS  CAST  BALLOTS  IN  EARLY  VOTING.

Mr. Billy Larry Engle age 74 of The Rock Ga, died Tuesday May 12, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mr. Billy Larry Engle age 74 of The Rock Ga, died Tuesday May 12, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mr. Engle was born on September 2, 1940 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Dan and Blanch Engle. He worked as a commercial Bee Keeper. Mr. Engle was a member of Thomaston Church of God.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Ernestine Engle of The Rock Ga, brothers Mr. Jimmy (Glenda) Engle of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Tommy (Jackie) Engle of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Doris Shumate of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Ruth Ann (Buddy) Gassett of Thomaston Ga.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday May 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from First Assembly of God. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Assembly of God Missions at 205 West County Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MRS. PEGGY HAYGOOD, AGE 74 OF THOMASTON DIED MONDAY, MAY 11 AT HER RESIDENCE.

Mrs. Peggy Fossett Haygood age 74 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday May 11, 2015 at her residence.

Mrs. Haygood was born on July 24, 1940 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Harvey and Mathie Mae Fossett. She worked as an instructor with the Thomaton Upson Gilmore Center. Mrs. Haygood was a member of Zion's Chapel Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Ernest Haygood of Thomaston Ga; daughters, Ms. Shannon Haygood of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Cynthia Farrell of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Karen (Dennis) Holmes of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Susan (Paul) Collins of Thomaston Ga; sons, Mr. Lamar Haygood of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Randall Gene Carr of Greensboro Ga; sister, in law Mrs. Kathleen Blackmon of Thomaston Ga; grandchildren, Christopher McChargue (Vicki Ranes), Sean Corey (Crystal) McChargue, Shane Haygood, Dylan Stewart, Jennifer (Jeff) Knight, Jessica Holmes, Jake (Natalie) Boswell, Joel Boswell, Jonathan (Hope) Carr, and Julie Anne (Louis) Burdge; 9 great-grandchildren also survive.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Zion's Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Mr. George W. Parker, 83, of Thomaston, died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Providence Health and Rehab

Mr. George W. Parker, 83, of Thomaston, died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Providence Health and Rehab.
Funeral services for Mr. Parker will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Parker was a native of Piedmont, Al, born on November 12, 1931. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1950 until 1966. He was a prisoner of war during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Parker lived in Texas for many years and was a construction inspector the Texas Department of Transportation. While in Texas he attended the Pathway of Life Church.
Mr. Parker is survived by three step-daughters, Patsy (James) Meeks of Thomaston, Darlene (Jim) Squires of Granberry, TX and Patricia (Gary) Watts of Newborn; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Parker.
The family of Mr. Parker will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:30 until 2 pm.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

Mr. Christopher Jarrell age 42 of Columbus Ga, died Thursday May 7, 2015, in Muscogee County.

Mr. Christopher Jarrell age 42 of Columbus Ga, died Thursday May 7, 2015, in Muscogee County.

Mr. Jarrell was born on April 14, 1973 in Upson County to Charles Garry and Roselyn Elizabeth Jarrell. He was an Electrician, and member of Mountian View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons, Johnathon (Adrianna) Hart of Hartwell GA, Christopher Tyler Jarrell of Thomaston, and Benjamin (Katie) Hart of Hartwell GA; parents, Charles and Roselyn Jarrell of Meansville, and John Allen and Calire Spillers of Butler; brother, Charles (Amy) Jarrell of Orchard Hill GA; sisters, Courtney Larkin Jarrell of Thomaston, Channah Jarrell of Atlanta, and Chacie (Jim) Gilbert of Thomaston; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Morris of Thomaston; grandchildren, Emma Hart and Logan Hart.

Funeral services for Mr. Jarrell will be held on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Mr. Christopher Jarrell age 42 of Columbus Ga, died Thursday May 7, 2015, in Muscogee County.

Mr. Christopher Jarrell age 42 of Columbus Ga, died Thursday May 7, 2015, in Muscogee County.

Mr. Jarrell was born on April 14, 1973 in Upson County to Charles Garry and Roselyn Elizabeth Jarrell. He was an Electrician, and member of Mountian View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons, Johnathon (Adrianna) Hart of Hartwell GA, Christopher Tyler Jarrell of Thomaston, and Benjamin (Katie) Hart of Hartwell GA; parents, Charles and Roselyn Jarrell of Meansville, and John Allen and Calire Spillers of Butler; brother, Charles (Amy) Jarrell of Orchard Hill GA; sisters, Courtney Larkin Jarrell of Thomaston, Channah Jarrell of Atlanta, and Chacie (Jim) Gilbert of Thomaston; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Morris of Thomaston; grandchildren, Emma Hart and Logan Hart.

Funeral services for Mr. Jarrell will be held on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

MR. JOHN DAVIS “J.D.” DICKENS, AGE 93 OF THOMASTON DIED SUNDAY AT RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  FOR  MR.  DICKENS  WILL  BE  WEDNESDAY  MAY  13TH,  11AM AT EAST THOMASTON BAPTIST  CHURCH.  BURIAL  IN  SOUTH  VIEW  CEMETERY.

THE  FAMILY  OF MR. DICKENS  WILL  RECEIVE FRIENDS AT  FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL HOME ON TUESDAY,  6  TILL  8PM. FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL HOME IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS.

Mrs. Rebecca Street Crews, age 66, of Thomaston died Wednesday May 6, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

Mrs. Rebecca Street Crews, age 66, of Thomaston died Wednesday May 6, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

Mrs. Crews was born on July 27, 1948 in Bakersville N.C., to the late Johnny and Nell Street. She was a 1966 graduate of Cranberry High School in Elk Park, N.C. Mrs. Crews was named Mrs. Cranberry High in 1966. She was employed with Upson EMC for 26 years until her retirement.

Survivors include her husband Ray Crews of Thomaston Ga, daughters Christy Denise Crews (Olivia Marie Roller) of Nashville Tn, Raelynn Inez Crews of Thomaston Ga, son Terry Wilson (Paulette) Coleman of Sharpsburg Ga, brother Johnny William Street of Barnesville Ga, sister Regina Street Clark of Griffin Ga, grandchildren Danielle Elise Coleman, Brenton Allen Coleman, niece Gwyn Elizabeth (Lt. Col Shannon) Nielsen.

Memorial services for Mrs. Crews will be held on Saturday May 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday May 16, 2015 from 1-2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grandfather Home for Children in memory of Rebecca Street Crews: Grandfather Home For Children c/o Children's Hope Alliance P. O. Box 98 Banner Elk‎, NC‎ 28604.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MRS. BEVERLY IRVIN DUPREE, AGE 58 OF THOMASTON DIED TUESDAY MAY 5, 2015.

FUNERAL  SERVICES FOR  MRS.  DUPREE  WILL  BE  HELD  THURSDAY  MAY 7TH AT  11AM AT  THE  FIRST  UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. BURIAL  WILL  BE  IN  SOUTH  VIEW  CEMETERY.

THE  FAMILY  OF  MRS.  DUPREE WILL  RECEIVE  FRIENDS IN THE  FELLOWSHIP  HALL  OF  FIRST  UNITED METHODIST  CHURCH FROM  10AM TILL  11AM.

FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL HOME IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS.

MR. BRIAN KEITH MCCHARGE, AGE 34 OF WOODBURY DIED TUESDAY, MAY 5, IN MERIWETHER COUNTY. MEMORIAL SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY AT 6PM AT THE CHAPEL OF COGGINS FUNERAL HOME. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS 4 TO 6PM AT COGGINS FUNERAL HOME.

MR. WILLIE FRANK RIDLEY, MORE AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS FRANK WALKER, 73 OF 1250 TRICE CEMETERY SPUR PASSED ON FRIDAY AT HIS RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL  SERVICE  WILL BE  HELD ON  THURSDAY, MAY 7 AT  1PM AT  THE PINE  CHAPEL  BAPTIST  CHURCH. INTERMENT WILL  BE  IN  SOUTHVIEW  CEMETERY.

TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME IN  CHARGE  OF  ALL PROFESSIONAL  SERVICES.

PIZZA DELIVERY CAR STOLEN AT URMC

THOMASTON  POLICE  ARRESTED  A  BLACK MALE  SUSPECT  FOR  GRABBING  THE KEYS FROM  A  PIZZA  DELIVERY  MAN  WHO  HAD  AN  ORDER  FROM NURSES  AT  THE  HOSPITAL.

THE  SUSPECT  LEFT  THE  SCENE  IN  THE  CAR  AND  WAS  STOPPED  ON  BARNESVILLE  STREET  AND  TRIED  TO  STAB  AN  UPSON  COUNTY DEPUTY  WITH  A  BUTTER  KNIFE.

THE  DEPUTY WAS NOT  HURT.

PIZZA DELIVERY CAR STOLEN AT URMC

LT.  ANDREW  PIPPIN  OF  THE  THOMASTON  POLICE  DEPARTMENT  SAID  A  SUSPECT  HAS  BEEN  ARRESTED  AFTER  A  WEEKEND  CAR  THEFT  AT  THE  HOSPITAL.]

A   PIZZA  DELIVERY  MAN  WAS  MAKING  A  DELIVERY  TO  NURSES  AT  URMC  WHEN A  BLACK  MALE  GRABBED  HIS  CAR  KEYS  AND  LEFT  IN  THE  CAR.   POLICE  GAVE  CHASE DOWN  BARNESVILLE  STREET  AND  ONCE  STOPPED  THE  SUSPECT  TRIED  TO  STAB  AN UPSON COUNTY  DEPUTY  WITH    A  BUTTER  KNIFE, BUT  THE DEPUTY  WAS NOT HURT.

Mr. Thomas Perry English

 

  Mr. Thomas Perry English age 74 of Thomaston died Friday May 1,2015 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 5,2015 at 2pm in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday May 4,2015 from 5pm-7pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

Mr. Willie Frank Ridley

 

Mr Willie Frank Ridley age 73 of 1250 Trice Cemetery Spur died on Friday May 1,2015 at his residence. Funeral Service to be announced later by Trice Funeral Home.

CHRISTINA GRACE WOLVERTON 2014 VALEDICTORIAN UL HIGH

KELLIE ANNE  HATCHER,  SALUTATORIAN. THE  VALEDICTORIAN  IS  THE  SENIOR  WITH  THE  HIGHEST NUMERIC AVERAGE, SALUTORIAN,  SECOND HIGHEST  AVERAGE.

WOLVERTON  IS  THE  DAUGHTER  OF  ANDREA  WOLVERTON, HATCHER  THE  DAUGHTER  OF  STEVE AND  CRISTAL  HATCHER.