Sunday, June 30, 2019

Mr. Richard Weston

  Mr. Richard Weston age 58 of 319 S. Bethel Street Thomaston passed away on June 26,2019. The family will recieve friends at 253 Edna Circle. Funeral services will be held on Monday July 1,2019, 12 noon at the Thomason Upson Civic Center. Interment will follow in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Bentley and Sons Funeral home in charge.

rs. Bessie Ruth Driver

Mrs. Bessie Ruth Driver, age 89, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Driver, was born April 1, 1930, in Thomaston to the late Tom Boy Molton and Nannie Bell Molton. She was a retired inspector for the Wm. Carter Company.
Mrs. Driver will always be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, and caring mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dewey Driver; and sisters, Mary Rigby and Lillie Hunt. Survivors are her son, Steve (Karen) Driver; grandchildren, Britney (Daniel) Ishee, Lindsay (John Wesley) Long, and Brett Driver; great-grandchildren Joshua Ishee, Faith Ishee, Macie Ishee, Aliyah Ishee and Noah Ishee; and great-great-grandchild, Nathaniel Ishee.
Memorial services for Mrs. Driver will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Rickie Reviere

Mr. Rickie Reviere, 61, of 202 Roberts Street passed on Monday, June 24 in the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 1:00 P.M. at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.Interment will be in
Fellowship Cemetery.


Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Danny Kenneth Boyt Sr.


Mr. Danny Kenneth Boyt Sr. age 73 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday June 27, 2019 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. 
Mr. Boyt was born on February 26, 1946 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Jim Boyt and the late Ester McRae Boyt. He worked for Southern Natural Gas for many years. Mr. Boyt served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Boyt of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Danny Kenneth Boyt Jr., of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Anthony Wade Boyt of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Willard Boyt of Thomaston Ga, Mr. James Edward Boyt of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Virginia Kendrick of Barnesville Ga, Mrs. Helen Sollenberger of Byron Ga, 1 grandchild.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday July 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday June 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!

Mr Joshua Ray Lawrence

Joshua Ray Lawrence

( January 22, 1981 - June 27, 2019 )
Joshua Ray Lawrence, age 38, of Zebulon, passed away June 27, 2019.  He grew up in Pike County and enjoyed fishing, camping, and floating the river. Josh loved Jesus and his family.  He was known for his sweet spirit and kind and loving heart. He was always willing to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace Grady Reeves, Polly Reeves, Cecil Lawrence and Mildred Lawrence.
He is survived by his wife: Angel Lawrence; son: River Ray Lawrence; parents: Billy and Ann Lawrence of Zebulon; sister and brother-in-law: Angie and Chris Nix of Thomaston; nephew: Austin Nix; his beloved dog Rio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 30, at 5 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor John Nance officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, 4 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Harry Edgar Staniland

Mr. Harry Edgar Staniland age 88 of Griffin Ga, formerly of Thomaston Ga, died Friday June 28, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice. 
Mr. Staniland was born on September 21, 1930 in Sewickley Pa, to the late Harry Lester Staniland and the late Pearl Richardson Staniland. He worked for Atlas Bolt & Screw as a sales rep for many years. Mr. Staniland was a member of the Morning Star Masonic Lodge #27 F&AM and also enjoyed being a Shriner.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Shirley Staniland, children Jody (Jim) Pena, Jerry Staniland, Traci (Rick) Voss, Brenda (John) Niemann, Mark (Nancy) Staniland, Bill (Diane) Staniland, Todd Staniland, Erick Staniland, many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Wednesday July 3, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

MRS. BESSIE RUTH DRIVER

Mrs. Bessie Ruth Driver, age 89, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Driver, was born April 1, 1930, in Thomaston to the late Tom Boy Molton and Nannie Bell Molton. She was a retired inspector for the Wm. Carter Company.
Mrs. Driver will always be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, and caring mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dewey Driver; and sisters, Mary Rigby and Lillie Hunt. Survivors are her son, Steve (Karen) Driver; grandchildren, Britney (Daniel) Ishee, Lindsay (John Wesley) Long, and Brett Driver; great-grandchildren Joshua Ishee, Faith Ishee, Macie Ishee, Aliyah Ishee and Noah Ishee; and great-great-grandchild, Nathaniel Ishee.
Memorial services for Mrs. Driver will be announced at a later date.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-968

MR. RICKIE REVIERE

Mr. Rickie Reviere, 61, of 202 Roberts Street passed on Monday, June 24 in the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 1:00 P.M. at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.Interment will be in
Fellowship Cemetery.


Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

MRS. MARGARITE ELIZABETH VAUGHN DAVIS

Mrs. Margarite Elizabeth Vaughn Davis, age 76, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. 

Margarite was born on Tuesday, March 2, 1943 to the late George Clifford Vaughn, Jr. and the late Martha Jane Jones Vaughn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Allen Davis. Margarite worked for Heritage Inn as a nurse. 

She is survived by her children, George Russell Boyt, Jr. (Rosie), Amelia Chambers (Jack), and Robin Boyt (Patsy); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. 

A funeral service for Mrs. Margarite Davis will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Moncrief
officiating.
 Interment will follow in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. 

COACH JAMES DAWKINS



Monday, June 24, 2019

MR. STEVE HENDRICKS

Mr. Steve Hendricks, age 53, of Thomaston, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services for Mr. Hendricks will be announced later.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Friday, June 21, 2019

MRS. MARTHA RUTH KNIGHT

Mrs. Martha Ruth Knight, age 73, of Thomaston GA, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Knight was born February 24, 1946, in Thomaston, to the late Lynwood Rowell and Ruby Smith Rowell. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her son Marty Jordan. Survivors are her daughter, Jennifer Jordan; sisters, Ann Rowell and Joyce Cantrell; and six grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Thursday, June 20, 2019

MR. DEXTER B. "BRITTY" DICKENS

Mr. Dexter B. "Britty" Dickens, age 92, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, June
19, 2019 at Thomaston Manor.
Funeral services for Mr. Dickens will be held Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m.
at First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston; burial will follow at Shiloh
Baptist Church.  Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until the funeral hour
at First Presbyterian Church. 
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. SIMON RAYFORD BROOKS

Mr. Simon Rayford "Ray" Brooks, 85, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, June 19th,
2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mr. Brooks will be held on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at
4:00 PM in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  Burial will follow
in South View Cemetery.  The family of Mr. Brooks will receive friends at
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the funeral hour.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. RANDY LEROY CONNELL

Mr. Randy Leroy Connell, age 67, of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Connell was born February 21, 1952, in Fulton County to the late Ralph Connell and Lillian Mathis Connell. He was a meat cutter for Piggly Wiggly.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Pennington Connell; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Priscilla Elberlee and Brenda Connell; and brother, French Connell.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Monday, June 17, 2019

PIKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOMMY POWERS

Mr. Marvin T. "Tommy" Powers, age 83, of Meansville, passed away June 17, 2019, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced later.

MR. EDDIE GUY JOHNSON JR.

Mr. Eddie Guy Johnson Jr. age 59 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday June 15, 2019 at Providence Health and Rehab.
Mr. Johnson was born on March 2, 1960 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Eddie Guy Johnson Sr., and the late Sarah Frances Briscoe Johnson. He was formerly employed with A.P. Industries in Griffin where he worked as an Electronic Engineer.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Mary Johnson of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Rocky Robbins of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Talvin Robbins of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Shelia Wilson of Thomaston Ga. grandchildren Michael Robbins, Ricci Robbins & Kaylie Robbins, 23 nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday June 17, 2019 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 June 17, 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

Friday, June 14, 2019

MRS. LILLIAN MARIE WISHAM

Thursday, June 13, 2019

MRS. BARBARA ANN BERRY ELLIOTT

Mrs. Barbara Ann Berry Elliott, 72 of Thomaston died June 13, 2019 at Riverside Nursing and Rehab in Thomaston.
Mrs. Elliott was born on October 13, 1946 in Thomaston Ga, to the late L.C. Berry and the late Ida Mae Morris Berry. She was formerly employed with Martha Mills where she worked as a spinner for many years. Mrs. Elliott was of the baptist faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Elliott Sr.
Survivors include her daughter Michelle (Dennis) Weaver of Pike County Ga, sons Gary (Wendy) Royal of Thomaston Ga, Cody (Heather) Adams of Thomaston Ga, Billy (Diane) Elliott of Thomaston Ga, sisters Betty "Red" (Dan) Rhyne of Americus Ga, Joyce Payton of Thomaston Ga, Tami (Coley) Buchanan of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Chad Weaver, Jacob Weaver, Maci East (J.R.), Carly Adams, great grandchildren Hailey East & Colton East.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday June 15, 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

MRS. MATTIE BELL SMITH MS. PEGGY WOODARD

Mrs. Mattie Bell Smith, 86, formerly of 761 A Walton Street passed on Sunday, June 9th in the Providence Health and Rehab.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church.  Interment will be in Southview Cemetery.

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.



Ms. Peggy Woodard, 65, of 118 Avenue F passed on Wednesday, June 12th in the Spalding Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 3:00 P.M.  in the George E. Trice Jr. Memorial Chapel.  Interment will be in Southview Cemetery.

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

MR. CECIL EDWARD FOSTER

Mr. Cecil Edward Foster, age 84, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Foster was born on September 27, 1934 in Thomaston Ga, to the late William Edward Foster and the late Rosa Lee York Foster. He worked as a truck driver for many years. Mr. Foster served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Jean Fallin Foster, his son Michael Wayne Foster and brother Woodrow Foster.
Survivors include his daughters Crystal Foster of Thomaston Ga, Terri Foster of Thomaston Ga, Jeanine (Jeff) Taylor of Thomaston Ga, son Ronald (Tisha) Foster of Murfreesboro Tn, brother Jerry Foster of Thomaston Ga, sister Martha Janelle (Isaac Carey) Etheridge of Hampton Ga, grandchildren Chelsea Huckaby, Carlea Foster,Bruce Fisher, Josh James, Corey James and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 14, 2019.
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

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

MRS. KAY FRANCES FORTNER

Mrs. Kay Frances Fortner, age 76, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fortner will be announced later.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MR. BOB CHATFIELD

Mr. Robert (Bob) Henry Chatfield, age 65, of Thomaston, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin GA.
Memorial services for Mr. Chatfield will be announced later.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

Monday, June 10, 2019

MRS. ELIZABETH VIRGINIA KAY

Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Kay, age 81, of Thomaston, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at her residence in Thomaston.
Mrs. Kay was born on October 22, 1937 in Thomaston Ga, to the late William Henry "Buddy" Johnson and the late Willie Maude Partian Johnson Wade.  She retired from Upson Regional Medical Center in the billing department, and attended Faith Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Kay, and sister, Betty Templeton.
Survivors include brother, Gene(Shirley) Johnson of Thomaston Ga, and brother-in-law Avery Hurst, sisters, Carolyn Akins and Audrey Wisham of Thomaston Ga.  Several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday June 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Faith Baptist Church on Monday June 10, 2019 from 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Baptist Church at 2088 Yatesville Highway Thomaston Ga. 30286.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MR. THOMAS STOKES BLACK



Friday, June 7, 2019

MRS.CAROL ANN WHITE MATHIS

Mrs. Carol Ann White Mathis age 67 of Conyers Ga, died Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. Mathis was born on August 23, 1951 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Aubrey S. White and the late Eugenia Dean White. She was formerly employed with Treasure Drugs where she worked for many years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step son Daniel Mathis and sister Diane Hurst.
Survivors include her husband Sheridan Mathis of Conyers Ga, daughters Angel Mathis of Conyers Ga, Hayley (Jeremy) Smith of Conyers Ga, step daughter Heather Mathis of Thomaston Ga, sons Frank (Sabrena) Reid of Thomaston Ga, Jason (Hollie) Mathis of Thomaston Ga, step son Alan Mathis of Thomaston Ga, brother Sammy (Nesha) White of Conyers Ga, brother in law Avery Hurst, sister Clara (Tony) Garcia of Conyers Ga, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 13, 2019 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 Thursday June 13, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

MR. ROBERT LEON ADAMS

Mr. Robert Leon Adams, age 76, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Riverside Health and Rehab.
Mr. Adams was born on August 5, 1942 in Thomaston, Ga, to the late Robert Lee Adams and the late Eunice Gissendanner Adams. He was a graduate of Pike County High School.  Mr. Adams was an avid Nascar, Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.  Mr. Adams was formerly employed with B.F. Goodrich Mill where he worked in the supply department for many years and was later employed with The Georgia Department of Transportation where he worked in the parts department for ten years. He also owned and operated Big Chic in Covington Ga, for eight years.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Geneva Lindsay Adams of Thomaston, Ga, daughters Ms. Tangi Adams of Snellville, Ga, Mrs. Yodie (Barry) Ellerbee of Thomaston, Ga, Mrs. Tina (Sammy) Coker of Thomaston, Ga, Mrs. April (Tom) Lowry of North Augusta,S.C, son Mr. Lance (Dana) Greene of Thomaston, Ga, brother Mr. Leland (Debbie) Adams of Thomaston, Ga, sister Mrs. Susan (Roy) Fain of St. Charles IL, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Wednesday June 5, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mountain View Baptist Church Youth Department at2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road

MRS. CAROLE S. WILKINS

Mrs. Carole S. WIlkins, 78, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at
Riverside Health and Rehab.  Funeral services for Mrs. WIlkins will be held
on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at 2:30 PM in the chapel of the Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home.  Entombment will follow in the Upson Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum.  The family of Mrs. Wilkins will receive friends at Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 from 6 until 8:00 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, June 3, 2019

MRS. CHARLOTTE MCGAHEE KELLEY

Mrs. Charlotte McGahee Kelley, 77, of Thomaston, died June 2, 2019, at
Riverside Health and Rehab.  Funeral services for Mrs. Kelley will be held
Tuesday, June 4, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Rev. Jerome Stallings will officiate, and burial will follow in the
Meansville Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at
Fletcher-Day Funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 until the funeral hour.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Thomaston on August 19, 1941, to the late John C.
McGahee and Dorothy Middlebrooks McGahee.  She was a 1959 graduate of R. E.
Lee Institute and was a retired customer service agent with Atlanta Gas
Light Company.  Mrs. Kelley was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, John J. and Gail McGahee of
Marietta, GA.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Upson Humane Society,
PO Box 1152, Thomaston, GA  30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at
www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.