MRS. LINDA LORENE FINCHER

Mrs. Linda Lorene Fincher age 68 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday December 29, 2016 at her residence. 

Mrs. Fincher was born on July 11, 1948 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Otis and Flora Mae Daniel. She worked for B.F. Goodrich Mill for many years. Mrs. Fincher was of the baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband Mr. Otis Fincher of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Deena Lee (Mike) Hill of Eden N.C, brother Mr. Elwood (Shirley) Daniel of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Faye (Jr) Crawford of Columbus Oh, grandson Mr. Trey Thrasher of Charlotte N.C.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday January 1, 2017 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 December 31, 2016 from 5-7 p.m.

 

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

MRS. ELSIE CALLAHAN BLOODWORTH

Mrs. Elsie Callahan Bloodworth age 84 of Meansville Ga, died Friday December 30, 2016 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

MR. CARL W. GORDY JR.

Mr. Carl W. Gordy, Jr., age 91, of Macon, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Pine Pointe Hospice of Central Georgia in Macon.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30, at 4:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Diane Sweckard will officiate, and burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 3 until 4 PM, at Fletcher- Day Funeral Home.
Mr. Gordy, son of the late Carl W, Gordy, Sr. and Lily Mae Hall Gordy, was born in Upson County on January 1, 1925. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II in Europe where he was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He retired as District Manager with the Life Insurance Company of Georgia after a distinguished career of 30 years. Mr. Gordy received numerous sales awards and sales trips, and his district won top awards for many years. Mr. Gordy was a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Macon.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gordy was predeceased by a granddaughter, Ellen Gordy Askew and a grandson, William Carl (Bill) Collins. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Wilson Gordy of Macon; a daughter: Sandra (Frank) Wolcott of Hoover, AL; three sons: Barry C. (Connie) Gordy of Meansville, GA; Terry R. (Nancy) Gordy of Griffin, GA; and Todd A. (Fraser) Gordy of Macon, GA; six grandchildren: Christopher (Angie) Collins of Lincolnton, GA; Leigh (Jeff) Adams of Winder, GA; Amy (Alan) Salter of Cumming, GA; Seth Gordy, Matt Gordy, and Laine Gordy, all of Macon, GA. Ten great grandchildren also survive.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com. 

MR. RAYMOND ASH

Mr. Raymond Ash, age 85, of Yatesville, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Ash will be held Saturday, December 31, at 10:00 AM, at the Rock Springs Church in Milner, GA. Dr. Bennie Tate and Rev. Joe Allen will officiate. Burial will be in the Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Young Harris, GA, at 4:00 PM, with Rev. Ricky Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 30, from 5 until 8 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements.

MS. FRANCIS MARIANNE NIX PHAGAN

Ms. Francis Marianne Nix Phagan, age 68, of Thomaston, died Wednesday December 28, 2016 at her residence.

Ms. Phagan was born on January 18, 1948 in Thomaston Ga, to Wiley Nix and the late Laverne Chamblin Nix. She was formerly employed with Liberty Mutual where she worked as an insurance agent. Ms. Phagan was preceded in death by her mother Laverne Nix, and brother Eugene Nix.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Julie (Chris) English of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Rodney (April) Phagan of Meansville Ga, father Mr. Wiley Nix of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. Cecil Nix of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Houston (Katy) Hurt, Nathan Ritch, Hunter English, Jacob Phagan.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday December 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday December 30, 2016 from 10-11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to S.U.P.P.O.R.T.  at 108 East Gordon St. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 

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

MR. JIMMIE ZENO TAUNTON

Mr. Jimmie Zeno Taunton, age 76, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Taunton was born January 9, 1940, in Taylor County to the late Wanza Ward and Ludie Corine Taunton. He retired after 34 years with Sears service department, and a member of The Gathering Church.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara L. Taunton; sister, Linda (James) Abney; brothers, Cecil (Dawn) Taunton, Beason (Zetha) Taunton, and Roland (Kathy) Taunton; and god-children, Jeff Daniel, Becca D. Long, Jessica Pressley, Chuck Coker, and Ben Coker.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Taunton will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gathering Church, 456 Hannahs Mill Rd, Thomaston GA 30286.

MRS. BETTY BARNES PIERCE

MRS. ERMA LEE MCKINLEY

Mrs. Erma Lee McKinley, age 85, of Thomaston, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at Riverside Health & Rehab. Funeral services for Mrs. McKinley will be held Monday, December 26, at 11:00, at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at Trinity Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to othe Phebians Sunday School Class, Trinity Baptist Church, 410 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MRS. SARAH MARTHA HOLLIFIELD

Mrs. Sarah Martha Hollifield, age 81, of Thomaston GA, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Hollifield, was born January 4, 1935, in Jackson County GA to the late Charles and Jessie Kilgore. She was a furniture store sales person.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Sosebee of Thomaston, Barbara Cook of Jackson, and Brenda Vinson of Forsyth; sons, Ricky (Helen) Bryant of Booneville MS, Danny Bryant of Thomaston, and Johnny (Patsy) Hollifield; sisters, Barbara, Trudy, Almadel, and Josephine; 11 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren also survive.

Graveside services for Mrs. Hollifield will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 2:00 PM in River View Cemetery in Smyrna GA

MR. WILLIAM FERRELL BRANNON JR.

Mr. William Ferrell "Billy" Brannon Jr, age 73, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Brannon was born on March 6, 1943 to Mary Brannon and the late William Ferrell Brannon Sr. He was employed with Southern Natural Gas Company where he worked for many years until his retirement in January 1992. Mr. Brannon served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a community recreational football coach from the age of 18-49, he also umpired recreational baseball during those years.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Juanita Conley Brannon of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Wendy (Troy) Brooks of Covington Ga, Mrs. Michelle (Gary) Kilby of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Bill (Stacey) Brannon of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Jeff (Jefflyn) Brannon of Woodbury Ga, brothers Mr. Tommy (Mary) Brannon of Meansville Ga, Mr. Kenny (Eleanor) Brannon of Wedowee Al, Mr. Donnie Brannon of Grayson Ga, brother in law Mr. Sam (Cathy) Conley of Lafayette Ga, sister in law Mrs. Sylvia (Johnny) Helms of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Drew & Delanie Brooks, Kendalyn & Brannon Kilby, Emma Kate & Kellie Brannon, Parker & Logan Brannon, Lance Spires.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 22, 2016 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 December 21, 2016 from 5-7 p.m.

 

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

MRS. FRAN W. TORBERT

Mrs. Fran W. Torbert, 88, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 19th, 2016 at her home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Torbert will be held on Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Bill Barber will officiate and burial will follow in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Torbert's family will receive friends in the Service Sunday School classroom of the First United Methodist Church on Thursday from 1 PM until the funeral hour.

MRS. ELVIN TRAWICK GIBSON

Mrs. Elvin Trawick "Sissy" Gibson age 96 of Meansville Ga, died Thursday December 15, 2016 at Riverside Health and Rehab. 

Mrs. Gibson was born on December 2, 1920 in Macon Ga, to the late Willie Lee and Dollie Adams Trawick. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Gibson was a member of Meansville Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Linda (Jerone) Rogers of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Bobbie Killingsworth of Meansville Ga, sister Mrs. Hazel Kirkpatrick of Milledgeville Ga,  2 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Meansville Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Fincher Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday December 17, 2016 from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Meansville Baptist Church at 12620 GA 109 Meansville Ga. 30256.

 

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

MR. PAUL EDWIN TIDWELL

Mr. Paul Edwin Tidwell age 57 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday December 17, 2016 at his residence. 

Mr. Tidwell was born on December 3, 1959 in France to the late Norton and Vivian Louise Tidwell. He worked in law enforcement for many years and was employed with Dart where he worked as the head of security.

Survivors include his wife Kimberly Page Tidwell of Thomaston Ga, daughters Tiffani (Jeff) Mauldin of Barnesville Ga, Candis Tidwell (Carlenton Martin) of Newnan Ga, brother James Tidwell of Memphis Tn, sister Pam (Jeff) Bloodworth of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Jaden, McKenzie and Mariah.

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Wednesday December 21, 2016 from 1-2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Paul Tidwell memorial fund at 321 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 

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

MRS. MARTHA JEAN SELF

Mrs. Martha Jean "Jeannie" Self age 68 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday December 18, 2016 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Self was born on June 6, 1948 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Arthur and Daisy Grace Reid. She was formerly employed with Woodwind Assisted Living where she worked in the housekeeping department.

Survivors include her husband Mr. Terry Self of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Cindy (Mike) Fitzpatrick of Lakeland Fl, sons Mr. James Johnson Jr. of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Robbie Callahan of Gainesville Ga, brothers Mr. Jim (Jan) Reid of Savannah TN, Mr. Jarrell (Barbara) Reid of Ronda N.C., sisters Mrs. Mary Ann (Ben) Gray of Yatesville Ga, Mrs. Patty Petty of Fort Valley Ga, Mrs. Sue (Steve) Gaddy of Winder Ga, Mrs. Joyce (Bill) Latham of Valdosta Ga, 8 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.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 December 21, 2016 from 10-11 a.m.

 

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

MR. ROBERT DAVID THOMPSON

Mr. Robert David Thompson age 77 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday December 15, 2016 at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Mr. Thompson was born on March 21, 1939 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Douglas and Estelle Thompson. He worked as an electrician for many years. Mr. Thompson was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Laverne Thompson of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Laurie (Brad) Whitmire of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Kevin Thompson of Ok, step daughter Mrs. Cheryl (David) Mullins of Zebulon Ga, step sons Mr. Clay Ruffin of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Duane (Traci) Ruffin of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Donald (Mary) Thompson of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Tyson (Charlotte) Thompson of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Diane Thompson of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Faye (Dale) Adams of Thomaston Ga, 12 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday December 19, 2016 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 Sunday December 18, 2016 from 4-6 p.m.

 

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

MRS. KAREN LOUISE MOULTON

Mrs. Karen Louise Moulton age 69 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday December 16, 2016 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services will be announced later. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!

MRS. LILLIAN CRISP PETERS

Mrs. Lillian Crisp Peters age 84 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday December 15, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro Ga.

Mrs. Peters was born on June 9, 1932 in Graham County N.C., to the late John and Flora Sawyer Crisp. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Peters was of the Presbyterian faith.

She is survived by her son Mr. Terry (Ellen) Peters of Statesboro Ga.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday December 17, 2016 from 10-11 a.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. TALMADGE R. WINKLES

Mr. Talmadge R. Winkles, age 83, of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Riverside Health and Rehab. 

Mr. Winkles, was born June 17, 1933, in Upson County to the late Dewey and Cora Winkles. He retired from Sitezinger Corp, was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. He retired after 23 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a Sr Master Sergeant with service in Viet Nam serving on B-52's. He was also a member of the Thomaston Lions Club.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Winkles. Survivors are his son, Bob (Joan) Winkles of Douglasville GA; sister, Jane Bradberry of Gainsville GA; brothers, Frank (Suzanne) Winkles of Tampa FL, and Charles (Charlotte) Winkles of Marietta GA; grandchildren, Sunny Lynn Estes, Aaron Blue Winkles, Patricia Dayle Lightfoot, and Pamela Dawn Beavers; great- grandchildren, Chase Lightfoot, Chandler Lightfoot, Caroline Beavers, Caleb Winkles and Savanah Winkles.

Funeral services for Mr. Winkles will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 19, 2016, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM At Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Upson Cancer Car c/o Carry Pitts, 300 Upson Ave. Thomaston GA 30286. 

MRS. LINDA SUE CHERRY

Mrs. Linda Sue Cherry, age 64, of Thomaston died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Providence Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Cherry was born, March 19, 1952, in Zebulon GA to the late Calvin Eugene and Mattie Sue Clark. She was a spinner for the Peerless Division of the Thomaston Mills.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy David Holmes; daughter, Melinda (Jeff) Lyda of Spartanburg SC; son, Felton Cherry of Thomaston; sister, Edna Wynell Ellington of Thomaston; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Jonathan Coe.

Graveside services for Mrs. Cherry will be held Monday, December 12,2016, at 2:00 PM in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 12, 2016, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. KIRK STRAUGHN

Mr. Kirk Straughan, 85, of Thomaston, died Thursday, December 8, 2016,  at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 2:00 PM, in South View Cemetery.  Dr. Rex King will officiate.Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements

MRS. SHELBY EVANGELINA REEVES

Mrs. Shelby Evangelina Reeves, age 72, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Reeves was born September 26, 1944, in Upson County, to the late Clarence W. and Georgia Cora Scruggs. She retired from the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Reeves; daughter, Alyson R. (Gunner) Winston of Los Angeles CA; son, Kevin B. Reeves of Thomaston; sister, Pat English of Thomaston; grandchildren, Stryke Winston and Jag Winston both of Los Angles CA. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Frankie Lowe, Evelyn McElroy, and Faye Patrick; and brother, Marion Scruggs.

Funeral services for Mrs. Reeves will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1034, Thomaston GA 30286. 

MRS. RACHEL AVERY ANTHONY

Funeral Services for Mrs. Rachel Avery Anthony will be held on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Northside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday December 6, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR. TOMMIE JOE SMITH

Mr. Tommie Joe Smith, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home in Thomaston GA. Mr. Smith was born on September 26,1927, at the Smith family home in Thomaston GA. He was the first of five children born to Mrs. Mattie Cleo McLeroy Smith and Mr. Joe Jarrell Smith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mrs. Judy Hammock Johnson Smith; his sister, Mrs. Fanny Smith Faulkner; his brothers, Mr. Marvin Pierce Smith, and Mr. Henry Otis Smith; his sons, Raymond David Smith, and Michael Wayne Smith.

Mr. Smith was educated in the Thomaston School System and was a member of the R.E. Lee Class of 1945. In 1954 he began working for Adams Motor Company. In the same year, he ventured into his own automobile business, one that would last for 62 years until 2016.

Always the sportsman, he was an avid golfer, tennis player, and racquetball player. Although he loved working in his garden, his real love was being a pilot. Mr. Smith was also a Mason and Shriner.

In 1965, Mr. Smith gave his heart to the Lord at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. There he served as an ordained Deacon, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Training Union Director, and an active member of Sunday School and Brotherhood.

In 1988 he was married to Mrs. Judy Hammock Johnson until her death  in 2003.

After moving his church letter to Mountain View Baptist Church in 1988, Mr. Smith was a faithful member serving on the Usher Board and anonymously sponsoring the WTGA Radio Ministry for Mountain View for 28 years until his death.

Mr. Smith is survived by one brother, Mr. Walter Lamar smith and his wife, Brenda, of Douglasville, GA; a son Mr. Randal Smith and his wife Marsha; daughters, Mrs. Patsy Smith Marsh and Mrs. Ann Smith Evans and her husband Danny; all of Thomaston. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Mountain View Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Rex King Officiating. The family will meet friends at the church from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. The family may be contacted at the home of Mrs. Patsy Marsh, 762 Harrell Rd. Thomaston GA. A private family graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mountain View Baptist Church, 2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston GA 30286

MR. JAMES FRED ELLINGTON

Mr. James Fred Ellington age 61 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday December 1, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Ellington was born on June 7, 1955 in Thomaston Ga, to the late James and Sara McFarlin Ellington. He worked as an electrician for many years.

Survivors include his daughter Mrs. April (Steve) Robb of Niceville Fl, son Mr. Russ (Melissa) Ellington of Jackson Ga, brother Mr. Luke Ellington of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Saralyn (James) Boyt of Thomaston Ga, Ms. Freida Ellington of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Stell (Dusty) Pippin of Thomaston Ga, 2 Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday December 4, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the James Fred Ellington Memorial Fund at 321 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 

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