UPDATE; RETIRED SHERIFF MOUNTAIN GREENE

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Mr. Mountain A. Greene, retired Upson County Sheriff and retired Georgia State Patrol Captain, died Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at his home in Thomaston.
Funeral services for Mr. Greene will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Greene will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Friday from 5 until 7 pm.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

RETIRED SHERIFF MOUNTAIN GREENE

Mr. Mountain A. Greene, retired Upson County Sheriff and retired Georgia State Patrol Captain, died Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at his home in Thomaston.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

MISS OZELLE ELEANOR GORDY

Miss Ozelle Eleanor Gordy, 79, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Miss Gordy will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Dr. Rex King and Rev. Tim South officiating. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Church Cemetery.
The family of Miss Gordy will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Miss Gordy was born in Pike County on July 9th, 1936, a daughter of the late Byron Barnard Gordy and Bessie Stribling Gordy. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Elkins Creek Baptist Church.
Miss Gordy is survived by a son, Mickey Gordy of Thomaston; a sister, Elaine Nordan of Thomaston; four brothers, David (Donna) Gordy, Joe (Faye) Gordy and Cyrus Gordy, all of Thomaston, and Bobbie Gordy of Griffin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Miss Gordy was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Hall, and three brothers, Buford Gordy, Jack Gordy and Raymond Gordy.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

MRS. PRISCILLA CARTER RUTHERFORD

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. PRISCILLA CARTER RUTHERFORD WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28 AT 11AM FROM NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN CRYSTAL HILL CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT COGGINS FUNERAL HOME, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 , 5 TO 7PM.

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MRS LILLY BELL ALSOBROOKS HILL

MRS. LILLY BELL ALSOBROOKS HILL, 68, OF 918 NORTH BETHEL STREET PASSED ON THURSDAY AT HER RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER BY TRICE FUNERAL HOME.

MR. ALFRED LEE SMITH

MR. ALFRED LEE SMITH, AGE 87, FORMERLY OF CULLODEN, GA., PASSED AWAY MONDAY, OCT. 19TH AT THE PINE POINTE HOSPICE IN MACON, GA. THE FAMILY MAY BE CONTACTED AT THE HOME OF HIS SISTER, MRS. ANNIE BELL WHITE AT 154 LITTLE VINE STREET IN CULLODEN.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY, OCT. 23, AT 1PM AT THE ST. PHILLIPS AME CHURCH OF CULLODEN. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN THE KINGS HILL CEMETERY. REV. MICHAEL DAVIS IS PASTOR AND REV. CATHY DARGAN WILL OFFICIATE.

BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MR. BILLY EMMETT MERRILL

Mr. Billy Emmett Merrill, age 61, of Thomaston died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his residence.

 

Mr. Merrill was born on June 25, 1954 in Thomaston to the late James and Bonnie Mae Merrill. He was a master sheet metal mechanic, and member of Northridge Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Merrill; daughters, Angel Merrill of Thomaston, and Stacey (Terry) Raybon of Thomaston; sons, Chancy Merrill of Thomaston, Gabriel Allen Merrill of Alabama, John Brown of Thomaston, and Jesse James of Thomaston; sister, Martha "Sissy" Mills of Thomaston; brother, Paul Merrill of Thomaston; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

 

Memorial services for Mr. Merrill will be announced at a later date. 

MRS. BARBARA ANNE ELLIOTT DUKE

MRS. BARBARA ANNE ELLIOTT DUKE, AGE 83 DIED SUNDAY, OCT. 18, 2015 AT HER RESIDENCE. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, AT 2PM AT THE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH WITH REV. ARGIN FLOYD OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY. THE FAMILY OF MRS. DUKE WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS MONDAY EVENING 6 TO 8PM AT FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, C/O JOYCE DAWSON, PO BOX 82, THE ROCK, GA. 30285, IN MEMORY OF MRS. BARBARA ELLIOTT DUKE.

MR. WALTER GREEN

MR. WALTER “KENNY” GREEN, AGE 50 OF 219 TRIUNE AVE. IN THOMASTON PASSED AWAY MONDAY, OCT. 12, AT HIS RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 1PM AT THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH. REV. EDDIE JOHNSON SR. AND REV. RICKY WRIGHT WILL OFFICIATE. INTERMENT IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY. REPAST WILL FOLLOW IN THE M.G. WORTHY MEMORIAL GYM. THE FAMILY CAN BE CONTACTED AT THE RESIDENCE.

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MR. JAMES MICHAEL BENNETT

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Mr. James Michael "Mike" Bennett age 58 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Emory University Hospital.

 

Mr. Bennett was born on June 3, 1957, in Upson County to the late James L. and Birdie Ellington Bennett. He worked for over 13 years with J.M. Clayton Electric, and retired from Quad Graphics with over 23 years. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, IBEW Local 1316, and enjoyed coaching kids baseball, softball and other sports.

 

He is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Bennett; and sister, Montez Willis. Survivors are his wife, Lou G. Bennett; daughters, Amy (Eric) Miller of The Rock, and Jennifer Green of Atlanta; son, Christopher Michael (Shelli) Bennett of Thomaston; sister, Marilyn (Terrell) Reeves of Thomaston; grandchildren, Sarah Katherine Bennett, and Regan Presley Bennett.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Bennett will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Mountain View Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 5:00 -7:00 PM. 

 

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you become a Organ Donor or make memorial donations to Mountain View Baptist Church, Community Missions, 2569 Jeff Davis Rd, Thomaston GA. 30286.

UPDATE; MRS. JOAN CLARA BLACK DANIEL

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Mrs. Joan Clara Black Daniel, age 61, of Thomaston, died Monday October 12, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

 

Mrs. Daniel was born on July 17, 1954 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Marshal and Ruby Dunn Black. She worked as a Tax Consultant for Mid Ga Tax for many years. Mrs. Daniel was a member of the Thomaston First United Methodist Church.

 

Survivors include her husband George W. Daniel of Thomaston Ga, daughter Cheri Anne Hummel of Denver Co, son Christopher M. Daniel of Smyrna Ga, brothers Tom Black, Richard Black, James "Billy" Black, sisters Cheri (Vince) Johnson of Thomaston Ga, Bette (Gene) McCormick of Salem Al, grandchildren Daniel Hummel, Ruby Hummel nieces Beth, Jill & Brooke.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zions Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday October 16, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 715 Atlanta, GA 30328.

 

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

MS. JANE CHILDS CRAWFORD

Ms. Jane Childs Crawford, age 55, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at her residence.

 

Ms. Crawford was born on June 24, 1960 in Upson County to the late Jack Eugen  and Joyce Childs Crawford. She taught Adult Education and was in charge of the Tutoring Program at Southern Crescent Technical College, and a member of Thomaston First Methodist Church. 

 

Survivors are her brother, Ronald (Terri) Crawford of Thomaston; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Memorial services for Ms. Crawford will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Coggins Funeral home.

 

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donation be made to the Thomaston First Methodist Church Youth Ministry, 132 Cherokee Rd, Thomaston GA 30286.

UPDATE; MRS. OPALENE YATES WOODSON

Mrs. Opalene Yates Woodson, 86, of Peachtree City and formerly of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Ashley Glen Assisted Living Facility In Peachtree City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Woodson will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 at 3 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Thomaston with the Rev. Herb Flanders officiating. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Woodson will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church Social Hall on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. JOAN BLACK DANIEL

Mrs. Joan Black Daniel, age 61, of Thomaston, died Monday October 12, 2015 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

 

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

MRS. OPALENE YATES WOODSON

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Mrs. Opalene Yates Woodson, 86, of Peachtree City and formerly of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Ashley Glen Assisted Living Facility In Peachtree City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Woodson will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Thomaston with the Rev. Herb Flanders officiating. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Woodson will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church Social Hall on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MR. ALBERT WEAVER

MR. ALBERT WEAVER, 55, OF 195 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE PASSED ON SUNDAY AT THE GOLDEN LIVING CENTER.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE SATURDAY, OCT. 10TH AT 1PM AT MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH. INTERMENT IN MIDWAY CEMETERY.

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MR. DENNIS ARNOLD TEAL

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Mr. Dennis Arnold Teal, age 63, of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 04, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Memorial services for Mr. Teal will be held on Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 2 pm at the Teal Residence, 2225 Waymanville Road, Thomaston. The family of Mr. Teal will receive friends at the residence on Wednesday from 12 noon until the service hour.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARGIE COCHRAN

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Mrs. Margie Cochran age 85 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday October 4, 2015 at Golden Living Center.

 

Mrs. Cochran was born on November 7, 1929, in Thomaston to the late Morris and Mae Goolsby Watson. She was a manager of Southern Villas and member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church.

 

She is preceded in death by her son, Randy Cochran; and daughter, Linda Faye Boyt. Survivors are her husband, Doug Cochran; grandchildren, Jennifer and Kevin Boyt; and great-grandchild, Tyler Boyt.

 

Graveside services for Mrs. Cochran will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home. 

MR. WESLEY MCKENZIE WEEKS

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Mr. Wesley McKenzie Weeks, age 76, of Thomaston, died Friday October 2, 2015 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

 

Mr. Weeks was born on June 13, 1939 in Upson County to the late J.P. and Marguerite Weeks. He retired as an Instructor of Electronics at Flint Tech, and was an avid golfer and outdoorsman.

 

He is survived by his wife, Shelia Weeks of Thomaston; daughter, Lisa (Dwayne) Harrison of Thomaston; son, John (Sonya) Weeks of Thomaston; brother, Rex Weeks of Naples FL; grandchildren, Cole (Erin) Harrison, Austin Weeks, Sydney Harrison, and Hunter Weeks.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Weeks will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 5, 2015 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice

MR. BILLY GENE PHILLIPS

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Mr. Billy Gene Phillips, age 84, of Thomaston, died Thursday October 1, 2015 at his residence.

 

Mr. Phillips was born on January 8, 1931 in Taylor County to the late Earnest James and Sara F. Phillips. He worked in the concrete business for many years. Mr. Phillips was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.

 

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Sara Phillips of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Henry "Hank" (Sharron) Phillips of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Earlene Rogers of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Mandy (Kevin) VanHouten, Candy (Josh) Hudson, Matthew (Kirstie) Phillips. 3 Great Grandchildren.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Bethel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday October 3, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Thomaston Hospice at 512 South Center St. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 

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

MR. WESLEY MCKENZIE WEEKS

Mr. Wesley McKenzie Weeks, age 76, of Thomaston, died Friday October 2, 2015 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Weeks will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. FREDDIE WAYNE CRANE

Mr. Freddie Wayne Crane, age 59 of Thomaston died on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

 

Mr. Crane was born in Thomaston to the late Grover Furman and Emma Lee Crane. He was a Greens keeper at The Cedars Golf Course in Zebulon, and attended New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Janell Crane of Meansville; son, Frank (Kathy) Yates of Milledgeville; sisters, Lindie (Buddy) Morris of The Rock, Mary (Roger) Young of The Rock, and Janie Wright of Chatsworth GA; and grandchildren Kevin and Chelsea Yates.  

 

Funeral services for Mr. Crane will be held on Saturday, October 3, 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 at Coggins Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

UPDATE; MRS. LUCY SPILLERS DUNAWAY

GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. LUCY SPILLERS DUNAWAY, AGE 94, FORMERLY OF THOMASTON, WILL BE FRIDAY, OCT. 2, AT 2PM IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY. THE FAMILY OF MRS. DUNAWAY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME FRIDAY FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 1;30PM. FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

MRS. EVELYN WISE

MRS. EVELYN WISE, AGE 94 OF MOLENA DIED WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30 AT URMC. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. WISE WILL BE SATURDAY OCT. 3 AT 3PM AT MOLENA BAPTIST CHURCH. BURIAL IN MOLENA CITY CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME ON FRIDAY 6 TO 8PM.

FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

MR. FREDDIE WAYNE CRANE

Mr. Freddie Wayne Crane, age 59 of Thomaston died on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

 

Mr. Crane was born in Thomaston to the late Grover Furman and Emma Lee Crane. He was a Greens keeper at The Cedars Golf Course in Zebulon, and attended New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Janell Crane of Meansville; son, Frank (Kathy) Yates of Milledgeville; sisters, Lindie (Buddy) Morris of The Rock, Mary (Roger) Young of The Rock, and Janie Wright of Chatsworth GA; and grandchildren Kevin and Chelsea Yates.  

 

Funeral services for Mr. Crane will be held on Saturday, October 3, 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 at Coggins Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. DOROTHY ELLERBEE "DOT" WELCH

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Mrs. Dorothy Ellerbee "Dot" Welch age 83 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday October 1, 2015 at West Village Assistant Living Center. 

Mrs. Welch was born on January 19, 1932 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Ernest and Lucy Daniel Ellerbee. She worked in car sales for many years. Mrs. Welch was a member of The Gathering Church. She was preceded in death by her father Ernest Ellerbee, mother Lucy Daniel Ellerbee, husband James Welch.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Gail (Jeff) Stribling of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Cindy (Rick) Harden of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Lisa (David) Ellington of Thomaston Ga. 5 Grandchildren. 6 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 3, 2015 at 4:00 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 Friday October 2, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

 

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