MRS. BONNIE TRUETT HUTTO

Mrs. Bonnie Truett Hutto, age 76 of Thomaston GA, died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life Service to honor both Mr. and Mrs. James Jefferson Hutto will be Sunday February 3, 2019 2:00 PM in The Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hutto was born July 20, 1942 in Randolph Co. AL to the late Joel Alfred and Lulla Estelle Griffin Hutto. She worked in the weave room at BF Goodrich Co. and was a member Smyrna Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hutto was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Jefferson Hutto who died April 27, 2017 and her sister, Elsie Hale.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra H. Johnson and her husband Randy of Thomaston and her son, James A. Hutto (Eddie Pruett) of Macon, brothers, Henry E. Truett of Folson, LA and Bobby Ray Truett of Griffin, sister, Annie Ruth Creamer of Manchester, grandchild, Amanda Diane Johnson and three great grandchildren, Alexis Nichole Johnson, Jacob Tanner Johnson and Landen Elijah Johnson.

The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.

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MR. RICHARD "BUBBA" PORTWOOD

Mr. Richard "Bubba" Portwood age 37 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday January 26, 2019 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. 

Mr. Portwood was born on March 18, 1981 in Thomaston Ga, to Roger and Cindy Portwood. He worked as a Welder for GMH in Barnesville Ga. He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert Portwood and Jason "Fat Head" Carter.

Survivors include his parents Roger and Cindy Portwood of Thomaston Ga, daughters Aliza Welch of Greenville Ga, Skyllar Portwood of Thomaston Ga, Cathryn Portwood of Thomaston Ga, son Robert Portwood of Thomaston Ga, brother Brandon Tucker of Hampton Ga, sister Alicia (Downey) Poteat of Thomaston Ga,

Funeral Services will be held on Friday February 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday
January 31, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

MR. BILLY G. OWSLEY

Mr. Billy G. Owsley, 51, of Thomaston, died Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at
Upson Regional Medical Center. 
Funeral services for Mr. Owsley will be held on Monday, January 28th, 2019
at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in South View Cemetery. 
The family of Mr. Owsley will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
on Monday from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour. 
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. FRANCES WHATLEY ADAMS

Mrs. Frances Whatley Adams age 92 of Woodbury Ga, formally of Thomaston Ga,  died Thursday January 24, 2019 at Columbus Hospice House. 

Mrs. Adams was born on July 2, 1926 in Blakely Ga, to the late Thomas F. Whatley Sr., and the late Millie Lee Dukes Whatley. She was formerly employed with Upson County Hospital where she worked as an O.R. Nurse for many years. Mrs. Adams was a member of First Assembly of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband William Adams Sr., son William "Billy" Adams Jr., grandchild Faith Adams.

Survivors include her son Mr. Brian (Jeanie) Adams of Woodbury Ga, 6 grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday January 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. from First Assembly of God.Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at First Assembly of God from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
on Monday January 28, 2019.

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

MRS. HARRIETT L. GROSSO

Mrs. Harriett L. Grosso age 91 of Thomaston, Ga, died Thursday January 24, 2019 at Riverside Nursing Home.  Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

 

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

MR. CHRISTOPHER HANDLEY

Mr. Christopher Handley age 56 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday January 25, 2019 at his residence. 

Mr. Handley was born on November 2, 1962 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Arthur Handley and the late Lura Tomberlin Handley. He was a member of Grace Point Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Mrs. Judy Nixon.

Survivors include his nieces Amanda Nixon of Thomaston Ga, Kelli Nixon of Thomaston Ga.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday January 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home following the service.

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

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

MR. MATHEW VANCE MCALUM

Mr. Mathew Vance  McAlum age 32 of Thomaston GA, died Thursday January 24, 2019 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Funeral services will be Sunday January 27, 2019 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. 

Mathew was born September 24, 1986 in Sumter Co., GA to Bobby Vance and Rachel Dawn Nixon McAlum. He was a Supervising Contractor with Michael Anthony Construction and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife, Lynne McAlum of Thomaston, daughters, Emma McAlum, Alyssa Jones and Audrey McAlum, sons, Raden and Mason McAlum, brothers, Nicholas Bon Pergola of Americus, Jack Bliss and his wife April of Warner Robins, Justin Walton and his wife Tiffany of Americus, sisters, Tiffni Holley and her husband Ronnie of Americus and Sarah Pergola of Georgia, nieces, Khloe Pergola and Summer Rose Holley, Nephew, Edward Lee Holley, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends Sunday January 27, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

Those desiring, can make memorials in Mathews memory to Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts  with the family of Mr. McAlum by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at www.cogginsfuneralhome.com.

GARY THOMAS KNIGHT

Mr. Gary Thomas Knight age 80 of Thomaston GA, died Wednesday January 23, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Saturday January 26, 2019 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 

Mr. Knight was born October 27, 1938 in Thomaston to the late John Thomas and Effie Lou Rogers Knight.

He was of the Baptist faith, served in the United States Army and was an avid artist. Mr. Knight was a retired truck driver and taught truck driving at Southern Crescent Technical College. He also worked with the Spaulding County Sheriffs office and Security at Brightmoor Nursing Center.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Allen Knight of Thomaston, son, David Knight and his wife Stacey of Griffin, one grandson, Adam Knight.

The family will receive friends Friday January 25, 2019 at Coggins Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Those desiring, Please make memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517

MR. TERRY SCOTT KING

Mr. Terry Scott King, 44 of Thomaston died January 17, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. King was cremated and a private memorial service will be held by his family. Burial will be in Upson Memorial Gardens.

Mr. King was born May 26, 1974 in Upson County, GA to Jerry Lee and Patricia Ann Ellingsworth King of Thomaston . He attended Christ Chapel Church and worked in the restaurant and catering industry.

Survivors include his partner, Jim Biggers, parents, sister, Angie King, niece, Ashley Nelson, nephews, Ethan Nelson, Trea Holtapp and Ethan Holtapp, and a cousin, Greg Peters.

Those desiring, may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202.

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family Mr. King by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
706-647-2336 fax
cogginsfuneralhome@charter.net

MR. HENRY RANDOLPH SWEAT

Mr. Henry Randolph Sweat age 60 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday January 17, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Sweat was born on August 27, 1958 in Indiana to the late Delma Ray Sweat and the late Constance Emily Hedge Shake. He was formerly employed with Unit Drilling in Big Piney Wyoming where he worked as an Oil Rig operator.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Delores "Dee" Sweat of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Ashley (Matthew) Zbinden of McDonough Ga, brothers Mr. David Sweat of Cheyenne Wyoming, Mr. Michael Sweat of Rock Springs Wyoming, Mr. Terry Sweat of Collins Wood Ontario Canada, sister Mrs. Linda Guynun of Cheyenne Wyoming, grandchildren Luke & Evan Zbinden.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday January 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday January 20, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
706-647-2336 fax
cogginsfuneralhome@charter.net

MR. BOBBY CHAPPELL OF GRIFFIN

A FORMER TRUSTEE AT SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MR. BOBBY CHAPPELL OF GRIFFIN DIED JANUARY 15TH. VISITATION FRIDAY 4 TO 6PM AT CONNER-WESTBURY FUNERAL HOME .

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL SATURDAY AT 2PM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRIFFIN.

MOTHER OLA MAE WALKER / MS. EVA MAE MONTGOMERY WILKERSON

Mother Ola Mae Walker, 86, of 101 Shirley Drive passed on Monday, January 14 in the Providence Health Care.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church.  Interment will be in 

Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Ms. Eva Mae Montgomery Wilkerson, 67, of 1499 Zorn Street passed on Sunday, January 13 in the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at the Pine Chapel Baptist Church.  Interment will be in Southview

Cemetery.

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. RONALD VAN JOHNSON

Mr. Ronald Van Johnson, age 57, of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his residence. 

Mr. Johnson was born March 25, 1961 in Key West FL, to the late James Corbit Johnson Jr. and Dorothy J. Miller. He was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Lamb and Laura Quezada both of Columbus GA; brothers, Billy Martiny of Thomoaston, Preston Johnson of Forsyth, and James Randy Johnson of Forsyth; sister-in-law, Susan Martiny of Thomaston; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, James Martiny, Frank Maritny Jr, and Bobby Ray Johnson.

Memorial services for Mr. Martiny will be held at a later date.

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MRS. BETTY SUE LEDBETTER ODOM

Mrs. Betty Sue Ledbetter Odom age 85 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday January 10, 2019 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Odom was born on September 5, 1933 in Rome Ga, to the late James Ledbetter and the late Allie Satcher Ledbetter. She was formerly employed with K-Mart where she worked as a clerk for 20 years. Mrs. Odom was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Hilton Odom and brother Charles Ledbetter.

Survivors include her son Mr. Jimmy Arron, step children Mrs. Scarlett Wilson, Mr. Gary Odom, Mr. Michael Odom, sister Mrs. Mary Alice Odom, 5 grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday January 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday January 12, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

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

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MR. JAMES EDWARD PATRICK

Mr. James Edward "Ed" Patrick, age 83, of Thomaston, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be Tuesday January 8, 2019 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Patrick was born February 1, 1935 in Cartersville, GA to the late Jim and Lois Rogers Patrick. He served in the United States Navy, was retired from the Upson County school system and a member of faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife , Charlene Patrick of Thomaston, daughters, Teresa Smith and her husband Ken of Griffin and Cindy Thrasher and her husband Dennis of Thomaston, sons, Tim Patrick and his wife Judy of Thomaston and Davis Patrick of Thomaston, brothers, R.L. Patrick, Jimmy Patrick and his wife Sandra and Kenny Patrick and his wife Shirley, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margie Johnson.

The family will receive friends Monday January 7, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mr. Patrick by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at www.cogginsfuneralhome.com.

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ROWLAND

Christopher Thomas Rowland  age 33 of Naples Fl, died December 25, 2018 in Miami Fl.

Christopher was born on September 26, 1985 in El Paso Tx. He owned and operated Net Gen Inc.

Survivors include his wife Christin Bell Rowland, daughters Christiana Belle Rowland, Chrislin Jade Rowland, son Dominic Cade Guinane, mother Beth Ann Martinez, brothers Phillip Rowland, Jimmy Yip, sister Rosanna Rowland.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 3, 2019 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 January 2, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MRS. HILDA J. FERGUSON

Mrs. Hilda J. Ferguson, age 85, of Thomaston, died Sunday, December 30,
2018, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon. Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson
will be held Friday, January 4, at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
on Thursday evening, January 3, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Those desiring
may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Upson County
Unit, 233 12th St., Suite 710, Columbus, GA, OR to
Pine Pointe Hospice, c/o Navicent Health Foundation, 777 Hemlock Street,
Macon, Georgia 31201. 
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. 

MR. FRANK PRINCE RIDDICK

Mr. Frank Prince Riddick, age 85, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Riddick was born on September 27, 1933 in Hobbsville N.C., to the late Oscar Riddick and the late Fonnie Mae Stallings Riddick. He worked as a Fire Fighter for many years. Mr. Riddick served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Glenese Riddick of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Victoria (Ronnie) Cochran of Adairsville Ga, Mrs. Valerie (Matthew) Martin of Acworth Ga, sons Mr. Jeff Riddick of Acworth Ga, Mr. Doug (Starla) Riddick of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. McKay (Judy) Riddick of Belvidere N.C. 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Adairsville Ga, on Friday January 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at Mountain View Baptist Church on Thursday January 3, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MR. WILLIAM EDWARD WHITMER

Mr. William Edward "Eddie" Whitmer, age 72, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Harborview Nursing and Rehab in Thomaston.

Mr. Whitmer was born September 28, 1946, in Hampton VA, to the late Charles Ernest and Nina Pearl Whitmer. He retired from the automotive manufacture industry, was of the Baptist faith, and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Whitmer; daughters, Patti (Lynn) Weems of Culloden, and Aimee Fowler of Valley AL; sons, Charles (Lisa) Whitmer of Beulah AL, and Scotty Whitmer of Valley AL; sisters, Mary (Larry) Gilliland and Kay Echols; brothers, Charles (Mary) Whitmer Jr, Johnny (Renee) Whitmer, and Tommy(Connie) Whitmer; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, George Franklin Whitmer.

Graveside services for Mr. Whitmer will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 2:00 pm in Upson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of the service.

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681