MR. NATHENAL MCGHEE

MR.  NATHENAL MCGHEE,  AGE  85   OF   WARNER  ROBINS, GA.  DIED  SUNDAY,  JULY  26TH  AT  THE  ROBERTA  HEALTH  CARE.  GRAVESIDE  SERVICES  WILL  BE  HELD SATURDAY,  AUGUST  IST,  AT   11AM  AT  THE  OLIVE  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH  CEMETERY.  REV.  R.L. HODO  WILL  OFFICIATE. 

BENTLEY’S  FUNERAL  HOME  OF  THOMASTON  IN  CHARGE OF  ALL SERVICES.

LOCAL  SURVIVORS  INCLUDE HESSEY  MCGHEE OF  THE  SALEM  COMMUNITY

MR. ROBERT F. MCKINLEY

MR. ROBERT  F.  MCKINLEY, 75, OF  AMERICUS,  AND FORMERLY  OF  THOMASTON, DIED  WEDNESDAY,  JULY  29TH,  2015. ARRANGEMENTS  ARE  PENDING  AND   WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED  LATER  BY  FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL  HOME.

MR. WILLIAM BAYARD GRANT

MR.  WILLIAM  BAYARD  GRANT,  AGE  93  OF   HOSCHTON,  GA  AND  FORMERLY  OF  THOMASTON,  DIED  FRIDAY  MORNING  IN  GWINNETT  MEDICAL  CENTER  IN  LAWRENCEVILLE.  FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL BE  HELD  TUESDAY  AFTERNOON  AT  1PM IN   THE FIRST  BAPTIST  CHURCH  OF  JONESBORO.  INTERNMENT  WILL BE  AT  4PM  TUESDAY  AFTERNOON  IN  SOUTH  VIEW  CEMETERY  IN  THOMASTON, WITH  FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL  HOME  IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS.  THE  FAMILY  WILL  RECEIVE  FRIENDS  AT  THE  FIRST  BAPTIST  CHURCH  OF  JONESBORO  FROM   12  NOON UNTIL  1PM  TUESDAY  AFTERNOON. 

Rev. Mr. Mitchell Keith Eason

Rev. Mr. Mitchell Keith Eason, 54, of 726 Sherry Street, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Eason was born on March 27 1961 in Upson County to Barbara Eason Moore and the late William (Slick) Eason. He was the Assistant Manager at Thomaston Piggly Wiggly.

Mr. Eason was preceded in death by his father Mr. William (Slick) Eason and a sister Mrs. Tammy Gail Ard.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Barbara E. Moore of Thomaston; brother, Mr. Alan (Angel) Eason of Niceville, FL; brother in Law, Mr. Ricky Ard of Thomaston; sister, Mrs. Debra (Ronny) Ard of Thomaston.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with burial to follow in Valley Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 PM.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr John Harris Jr.

Mr. John Harris Jr. Age 67 of 113 Longview Loop Thomaston died on Wednesday July 22,2015. The family can be contacted at the residence. Funeral service will be held Monday July 27,2015 1pm at the St. Mary AME Church. Internment will follow in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Pastor Rapheal Allen will officiate. Bentley’s Funeral Home is in charge of all professional services.

Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Petty Harris of Thomaston; Children includes Dorothea D. Price (Victor) of Acworth,Ga: John Harris III (Alfreda) of Wanner Robins,Ga: Shannon Harris of Thomaston,Ga: Stephen Hammock (Shenette) of Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Howell Cates

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Howell Cates, age 64 (August 22, 1950 - July 19, 2015), of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home. 

Before relocating to Florida, Ronnie was a long time resident of Charleston, South Carolina during his military career. Ronnie served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1995. He was currently working for the Army Corp of Engineers. Ronnie loved to go canoeing, exploring, and diving in the cave springs of north Florida and spending time with his family. Originally Ronnie was from Forest Park and graduated from Forest Park High School in 1969. He continued his education and earned a Masters Degree from Troy State University.

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary A. Cates, his father, James H. Cates, and a brother, David Bruce Cates.

He is survived by two brothers: Gregory Cates, Griffin, and James Cates, McDonough; one sister: Linda Guest, Meansville; nieces and nephews: Layla, Keith, Ashley, Alayna, Brannen and Ethan; great nephew and great niece: Aedan and Tenley.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2015, in the Community Bible Church located at 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, with Pastor Tony Jones officiating.

Interment will be held at a later date in Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville. Memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

Ms Debra Malone

Ms Debra Malone age 62 of 261 Triune Avenue died on Friday July 17,2015 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held on Monday July 27,2015 at noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Pastor Eddie Johnson,Sr will officiate. Bentley’s Funeral Home is in charge of all professional services.

Mr Billy Mack Phillips

Mr. Billy Mack Phillips, Sr., 83, of Thomaston, died Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 at Golden Living Center.

Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be held on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 at 11:00 a. m., at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston with the Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mr. Phillips will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Friday from 5 until 7 pm.

Mr. Phillips was born in Glennville on April 1, 1932, a son of the late Joseph McCall Phillips and Lavonia Brannon Phillips. He was a graduate of Ga. Tech and earned degrees in Textile Engineering and Industrial Management. He was retired from B. F. Goodrich where he had been a production scheduler.
Mr. Phillips was also a veteran of the Georgia Army National Guard. At his retirement after 31 years of service he held the rank of Brigadier General.

Mr. Phillips was a member of the First Baptist Church in Thomaston and was a former member of the Glennville First United Methodist Church and the Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta. He was also a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Thomaston Lions Club.

Mr. Phillips had been a Boy Scout Master and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award for his service to that organization. He had also served as a youth sports coach for several different sports.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia N. Phillips; two sons, David (Judy) Phillips of Fletcher, NC and Charles (Cheryl) Phillips of Brooks; a daughter-in-law, Dianne Phillips; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy Mack Phillips, Jr.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

Mr Joe Harwell Hammock

Mr. Joe Harwell Hammock, age 74, of Thomaston died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.

Mr. Hammock was born on March 29, 1941 in Taylor County Ga, to the late Gene and Lillian Hammock. He was formerly employed with Georgia Tech where he worked as an Electronic Instructor for 8 years and later worked for B.F. Goodrich until his retirement. Mr. Hammock was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and also the Thomaston Masonic Lodge #27 F&AM. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Betty F. Hammock of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Lloyd (Wanda) Hammock of Barnesville Ga, Mr. Gary Hammock of Az.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday July 24, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Donald B. Lloyd

Mr. Donald B. Lloyd, age 86, of Thomaston, died on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Providence Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Lloyd was born on June 4, 1929 in Rome Ga, to the late Charles and Nell Boyd Lloyd. He was a minister.

Survivors include his daughter Vicki (Mike) Raines of Thomaston Ga, son Mickey (Lanita) Lloyd of Villa Rica Ga, 1 brother, 4 sisters, 6 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren

Memorial Services for Mr. Lloyd will be held at a later date.

MRS. FRANCES SARA ROYAL

Mrs. Frances Sara Royal, age 86, of Thomaston, died Tuesday July 21, 2015 at Golden Living Center.

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

MS. ELOISE ANTHONY

Ms. Eloise Anthony age 73 of Barnesville Ga, died Sunday July 19, 2015 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin Ga.

Ms. Anthony was born on December 11, 1941 in Zebulon Ga, to the late Henry and Susan Ella Anthony. She was formerly employed with Henry County Schools where she worked as a cafeteria attendant.

Survivors include her daughters Sheila Kern of Barnesville Ga, Sharon (Arnie) Casey of Molena Ga, son Randall (Vickie) Coogler of Yatesville Ga, brothers Edgar (Janice) Anthony of Warm Springs Ga, Gene (Juanita) Anthony of Watkinsville Ga, Gary (Laverne) Anthony of Roberta Ga, sister in love Doris Anthony of Zebulon Ga. 8 Grandchildren. 1 Great Grandchild.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday July 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

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

MRS. WILMA PITTS HOOPER

Mrs. Wilma Pitts Hooper, 90, Thomaston, Ga. died Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18th at 2 pm in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Herb Flanders will officiate and burial will follow in South View Cemetery.
Mrs. Hooper worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 29 years and retired to her hometown of Thomaston. She was graduated from Robert E. Lee Institute and as a proud member of The Greatest Generation became one of the early employees at Robins Air Force Base in 1942. She was a Red Cross volunteer in the DeKalb General Hospital emergency room and in later years worked at Upson Regional Hospital.
She is survived by her sons Robert L. Hooper and Raymond N. Hooper as well as her sisters Betty Ann Fordham and Virginia Lynch.
In lieu of flowers memorials to ShepherdCare Hospice. 1501B Kalamazoo Dr., Griffin, GA 30224, are appreciated

MRS. SHIRLEY JEAN WATTS ROBERTS

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Watts Roberts will be held on Monday July 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Monday July 20, 2015 from 10-11 a.m. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!

FORMER IDA CHAIRMAN HAS DIED

Mr. Thomas Dickson Adams, Jr., age 71, of Thomaston, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at his home. Mr. Adams was a long-time realtor with Century 21, Adams-Harvey Realty Company of Thomaston.
Memorial services for Mr. Adams will be held on Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston. The family of Mr. Adams will receive friends at the Church from 2:00 pm until the service hour.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. THOMAS JEFFERSON BARRON, MORE AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS T.J., 71 OF 440 EAST COUNTY ROAD DIED SATURDAY AT HIS RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  THURSDAY   11AM  AT  THE  FRIENDSHIP  BAPTIST  CHURCH. INTERNMENT  WILL  BE  IN  SOUTHVIEW  CEMETERY.

TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME  IN  CHARGE OF  ALL  ARRANGEMENTS.

MR. KELVIN O’KEEFE GREENE, 48, OF 2246 COOK ST. PASSED TUESDAY IN THE MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL GA.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED LATER  BY  TRICE  FUNERAL  HOME.

Mr. Jimmy Eugene Dowdy, age 78, of Thomaston, died Thursday July 9, 2015 at his residence on Indian Trail.

Mr. Jimmy Eugene Dowdy, age 78, of Thomaston, died Thursday July 9, 2015 at his residence on Indian Trail.

Mr. Dowdy was born on May 21, 1937 in Fulton County Ga, to the late Benjamin and Katherine Dowdy. He was employed with the Thomaston Police Department for 25 years until his retirement. Mr. Dowdy was a member of Zion's Chapel Methodist Church and the Police Officers Association.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Grace Dowdy of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Kay (Calvin) Hill of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Adam (Vivian Stinchcomb) Dowdy of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Tempy Hoyle of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Daniel E. Dowdy, Gregg Dowdy, Kimberly Paige Williams, Addison Dowdy.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zion's Chapel Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday July 11, 2015 from 12-2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gasteroparasis Research at Emory University Hospital at 1364 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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

MR. JIMMY E. DOWDY, AGE 78 OF THOMASTON DIED THURSDAY, JULY 9TH AT HIS RESIDENCE ON INDIAN TRAIL.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  ANNNOUNCED  LATER  BY  COGGINS FUNERAL  HOME.

MRS. GEORGIA MAW ELLERBEE KING, AGE 85 OF 509 EAST THOMPSON ST. IN THOMASTON DIED WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH AT URMC.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  HELD  SATURDAY,  JULY  11TH,  AT  1PM  AT  THE  FELLOWSHIP  BAPTIST   CHURCH.  INTERNMENT  WILL  FOLLOW  IN  THE  CHURCH  CEMETERY.  PASTOR  ROY  FELTS  JR.  WILL  BE  THE  EULOGIST.  THE  FAMILY  MAY  BE  CONTACTED  AT  THE  RESIDENCE.  BENTLEY’S  FUNERAL  HOME   IS  IN  CHARGE  OF  ALL  PROFESSIONAL   SERVICES. 

MR. JEROME SMITH, AGE 78 OF 167 JIMMERSON ROAD DIED TUESDAY, JULY 7 AT HIS RESIDENCE.

MEMORIAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED  LATER  BY  FLETCHER-DAY  FUNERAL  HOME.

SURVIVORS-HIS  SON-MR. MARK  SMITH   OF  THOMASTON.

Mrs. Sandra Grant Parks age 72 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday July 3, 2015 at her residence.

Mrs. Sandra Grant Parks age 72 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday July 3, 2015 at her residence.

Mrs. Parks was born on October 29, 1943 in Durham N.C., to the late Fred and Nellie Self Grant. She was formerly employed with the William Carter Company where she worked as a seamstress for many years. Mrs. Parks was a member of Hebron Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Eugene Parks

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Lisa (Jay) Dover of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Alan Ray (Lynne) Parks of Stockbridge Ga, Mr. Tommy (Carmen) Parks of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Kyle Bradford (Sokun) Parks, Kassi Dover (Ryan) Shumate, Grant Russell Dover, Carson Lanier Parks, Hunter Paddock, great grandchildren Mason Harper Shumate, Kennedi Grace Shumate, Corinne Parks.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Monday July 6, 2015 from 2-4 p.m.

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

Mrs. Brenda Joann Stephens age 73 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday July 2, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mrs. Brenda Joann Stephens age 73 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday July 2, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mrs. Stephens was born on January 16, 1942 in Thomaston GA, to the late Henry Grady and Sara Middlebrooks. She was formerly employed with Big C. Drugs where she worked as a clerk for 27 years. Mrs. Stephens was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Jimmie E. Stephens of Thomaston; son, Mr. Kirk (Tina Cleveland) Stephens of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Peggy Cleveland of Thomaston, Mrs. Betty Jean (Milwood) Adams of Thomaston; and grandchild, Brittany Stephens.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 6, 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 Monday July 6, 2015 from 1-2 p.m.

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

Mrs. Iona Clyde "Dixie" Lowry age 78 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday July 2, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Iona Clyde "Dixie" Lowry age 78 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday July 2, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Lowry was born on February 12, 1937 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Jim Will and Ester McRae Boyt. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Lowry was a member of Kings Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. H.V. Lowry.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Karen (Larry) Salter of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Willard "Bill" Boyt of Thomaston Ga, Mr. James (Connie) Boyt of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Danny (Elizabeth) Boyt of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Virginia Kendrick of Barnesville Ga, Mrs. Helen (Larry) Solenberger of Byron Ga, son in law Donald Jones, grandchild Amber Jones.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday July 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Upson Memorial Gardens.

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

MR. SANFORD WORTHY AGE 67 OF 1753 COPELAND ST. IN THOMASTON PASSED AWAY FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AT RELIANCE HEALTHCARE IN GRIFFIN.

FUNERAL  ARRANGEMENTS  FOR  MR.  WORTHY  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED  LATER  BY BURDEN AND  WORTHY  FUNERAL  HOME,  215  NORTH  BETHEL  ST.  THOMASTON.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. DAISY LOU CHARACTER WORTHY, AGE 91 OF 227 PINEVIEW DRIVE IN THOMASTON WILL BE TUESDAY, JULY 7TH AT 1PM AT THE NEW SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH.

INTERNMENT  WILL  BE  IN  THE  WALKER  CEMETERY.  BENTLEY’S  FUNERAL  HOME   IS  CHARGE  OF  ALL  PROFESSIONAL  SERVICES. 

Mrs. Sue V. House, age 94 of Decatur, formerly of Thomaston, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at DeKalb Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Sue V. House, age 94 of Decatur, formerly of Thomaston, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at DeKalb Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. House was born June 17, 2015 in Gainesville GA to the late Austin and Georgia Vandiver. She was a Social Worker with DFAC and retired with over 25 years of service. She was member of Thomaston 1st Presbyterian Church and its Silver Circle.

She is preceded in death by her Husband Henry Grady House. Survivors include her daughter, Vangie (Joseph H.) Hilsman of Tucker; granddaughter, Jenny (Don) Stebbins of Suwannee; grandson, Ray McKenzie of Tucker; and great-grandson, Blake Henry Stebbins.

Funeral services for Mrs. House will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Georgia Autism Professionals, at www.helpfillthegap.org or 3870 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 340-177, Duluth GA 30096, or to Thomaston 1st Presbyterian Church, 403 Birdsong St, Thomaston GA 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

MRS. DAISY CHARACTER WORTHY, AGE 91 OF 227 PINEVIEW DR. PASSED AWAY WED, JULY IST, AT HER RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED  BY  BENTLEY’S  FUNERAL  HOME. THE  FAMILY  MAY  BE  CONTACTED  AT  THE  RESIDENCE.