RETIRED CO. SCHOOL SUPERT CLIFFORD MCSWAIN

Mr. Clifford Lowell McSwain, age 91, of Molena, GA, died Monday morning,
September 30, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. 
Funeral services for Mr. McSwain will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at
4:00 PM in the Chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles
Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The
family of Mr. McSwain will receive friends on Tuesday evening, October 1,
from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. 
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

MRS. BRENDA HOBBS MOSS

Mrs. Brenda Hobbs Moss, age 69, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 27, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Moss was born October 21, 1949, in Butler GA to the late William W. Hobbs and Sara Hill Hobbs. She worked for B&G Manufacturing and was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church.

Survivors are her daughter, Mechile Hobbs of Butler GA; sister, Peggy Allen of Thomaston; brother, Lewis Hobbs of Garden City GA; grandchildren, Ashley, Chris, and Justin; and great-grandchild, Hagen.

Memorial services for Mrs. Moss will be announced at a later date.

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

MR. JERRY MERRELL FOSTER

Mr. Jerry Merrell Foster, age 82, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Warm Springs Nursing Home.

Jerry was born May 17, 1937, in Thomaston GA, to the late, William Edward Foster and RosaLee York Foster. He was a retired long-distance truck driver, small business owner, and Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic.

Jerry was a kind and humble man that would do anything for anyone. Jerry was very proud of his son and grandsons and would share stories with everyone he would meet about each of them. Jerry touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Cecil Edward Foster and Woodrow Wilson (Woody)Foster

Jerry was married to Mrs. Sharon Smith Foster Paterson and he is survived by son, William Edward (Ed) Foster; sister, Martha Jenelle Etheridge; grandchildren, Austin Foster, Zack Foster, and Chance Foster and his loyal dog Rachel.

Funeral services for Mr. Foster will be held Sunday September 29^th at 2:00pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

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

MR. JESSE WILL SHAW JR.

Mr. Jesse Will Shaw Jr., age 54, of Thomaston GA, died Thursday, September 26, 2019, at his residence.

It was Mr. Shaw's wishes to donate his body to science.

Mr. Shaw was born September 1, 1965, in Thomaston to the late Jesse Will Shaw Sr and Betty Jean Scott Shaw. He was a mechanic.

He is survived by his fiance, Lisa Fogarty; daughter, Roxanna Shaw of Florida; sons, Jeremy Shaw of Louisiana and Joshua Shaw of Thomaston; sister, Wendy Shaw (Donald) Lucas of Clarksville TN; brothers, David (Daine) Shaw of Locust Grove GA and Larry Shaw of Thomaston.

A visitation for family and friends of Mr. Shaw will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

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

MRS. FRANCIS LAVERNE HANSON NEWMAN

Mrs. Francis Laverne Hanson Newman, age 86, of Thomaston GA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Newman was born December 20, 1932, in Upson County. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Phebean Sunday School class. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Newman.

Funeral services for Mr. Newman will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Southview Cemetery. They family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM.

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

MR. CALVIN L. TILL SR.

Mr. Calvin L. Till, Sr., 74, of Thomaston and formerly of Monroe County,
died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services for Mr. Till will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019 at
3:00 PM at the Crest Campus of the Fellowship Baptist Church,3133 Crest
 Highway, Thomaston, GA 30286, with Rev. Jason Weeks officiating.  Burial
will follow  at the Russellville Baptist Church Cemetery in Monroe County at
4:00 PM.  The family of Mr. Till will receive friends at the church on
Thursday from 1:30 until 3:00 PM.
Mr. Till was born in Macon on July 3, 1945, a son of the late Cecil Calvin
and Homie Lindsey Till.  He served his country in the U. S. Army and was
employed with the Georgia Power Company as a control room operator.  He
retired in 2006 after 32 years of service.
Mr. Till was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was also a member
of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association.
Mr. Till is survived by his wife, Faye Till of Thomaston; a daughter, Sherri
Till of Forsyth; 1 son, Calvin "Cal" L. Till, Jr., (Julie) of Forsyth; two
step sons, Wes Wilson (Pam) of Thomaston and Chris Wilson (Julie) of
Griffin; a sister, Justine Moseley of Trumansburg, NY; and five
grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Mr. Till requests that memorial donations
be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church, 1165 Hannah's Mill Rd., Thomaston,
GA 30286.
The family of Mr. Till would like to extend a special thank you to Chad
Riggins and the Riggins family.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences and
remembrances may be expressed atwww.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

MRS. MATTIE ELIZABETH HARWELL

Ms. Mattie Elizabeth Harwell age 76 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday September 23, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Harwell was born on January 26, 1943 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Obie Lee Gresham and the late Mary Alice Ellington Gresham. She was formerly employed with Martha Mills where she worked as a Twister and Respool operator. Ms. Harwell was a member of Thomaston Church of God.

Survivors include her son Mr. Carlton Randy (Earlene) Harwell, sister Mrs. Mary Nell Wilson, sister in law Mrs. Montine Gresham, many nieces,nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday September 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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. J.D. PARKER SR.

Mr. J.D. Parker Sr., age 90 of Macon Ga, formerly of Thomaston Ga, died Monday September 23, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Parker was born on February 22, 1929 in Dallas Ga, to the late Malcolm Eugene Parker Sr., and the late Estelle Hudgins Parker. He worked in the body and fender repair business for many years. Mr. Parker was a member of Gray United Methodist Church in Gray Ga. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son J.D. Parker Jr., and brother in law Johnny Pruitt.

Survivors include his daughter Mrs. Delores Crump of Macon Ga, son Mr. Robert D. (Janet) Parker Sr. of Macon Ga, brother Mr. Malcolm E. Parker Jr. of Ms, sisters Mrs. Geneva Allen of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Jewel Dean Pruitt of Macon Ga, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Friday September 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Southview Cemetery.

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

MR. MELVIN H. FALLIN

Mr. Melvin H. Fallin, Jr., 80, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 20, 2019
at his home.
Funeral services for Mr. Fallin will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019
at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Thomaston.  Burial will follow in
South View Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Fallin will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
on Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. DAVID NORMAN EVANS

Mr. David Norman Evans, age 66, of Thomaston GA, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at his residence.

Mr. Evans was born July 8, 1953, in Thomaston to Mary Frances Evans and the late Harry Norman Evans. He was owner of Royal Trophies in East Point GA and member of Congregational Christian Church in Woodbury GA.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Evans of Thomaston; sister, Melanie Evans of Thomaston; and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Norman Evans.

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

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

MRS. MARY SALLY WOOD HAMBY

Mrs. Mary Sally Wood Hamby age 92 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday September 17, 2019 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Hamby was born on January 28, 1927 in Telfair County Ga, to the late Raymond Thomas Wood and the late Maggie McCrakin Wood. She worked for the William Carter Company for many years and later worked for the Thomaston Times. Mrs. Hamby was a member of Thomaston First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Virgil Hamby, brother Escholl Wood and grandchild April Manus.

Survivors include her daughter Kathy Lynn Hamby of Jacksonville Fl, sons Gary (Charlene) Hamby of Thomaston Ga, David (Georgia) Hamby of Thomaston Ga, Danny (Sallie) Hamby of Byron Ca, Don (Jackie) Hamby of Cornelia Ga, brother Curtis (Barbara) Wood of Hazelhurst Ga, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday September 21, 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 Friday September 20, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Thomaston First Baptist Church at 208 South Church St. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

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

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

MR. JAMES FRANKLIN COKER

Mr. James Franklin "Frankie" Coker, age 79, of Thomaston, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.

Mr. Coker was born November 13, 1939, in Thomaston to the late Clayton M. and Lucinda Watson Coker. He was a retired Civil Service Electronics Technician, Graduate of R.E. Lee, Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, served in Vietnam as a civilian, and member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sharyn Coker of Thomaston; daughters, Jacqui Coker of Tampa FL, Sherry Lovett of Val Rico FL, Mercedes (Andrew) White of Yatesville GA, and Kristy Coker of Largo FL; sons, Steve (Julie) Coker of Val Rico FL, Lance (Carrie Woolford) Coker of Clarksburg WV, and Greggory Coker of Thomaston; sister, Edna Coker of Thomaston; brother, Andrew (Barbara) Coker of Thomaston; 6 grandchildren; and best friend "Lucy". He is preceded in death by his grandchild, Rachel Butts; and several sisters and brothers.

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

MR. JAMES GARY WALKER

Mr. James Gary Walker, age 83, of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his residence in Thomaston.

Mr. Walker was born September 5, 1936, in Thomaston to the late John Will Walker and Nell Blount Walker. He retired form the B.F. Goodrich's Martha Mills as a Fixer with over 25 years of service, a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and life long member and Deacon of Emory's Chapel Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Irene Walker; daughter, Debra Jean Williams, and his parents, John Will and Nell Blount Walker. Survivors are his sons, James "Danny" (Cassie) Walker and Jerry Alan (Jo Ann) Walker both of Thomaston; sisters, Peggy Strange of Thomaston and Diane Cook of Perry FL; brother, Harry Walker of Byron GA; and grandchild, Jessie Daniel Walker.

Memorial services for Mr. Walker will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Emory's Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Emory's Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Emory's Chapel Baptist Church, 2 Emory Chapel Rd, Thomaston GA 30286; or Pass The Salt c/o Thomaston First Baptist Church, 208 South Church St, Thomaston GA 30286.

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

MR. WILLIAM JACK ENGLISH

Mr. William Jack English, age 95, of Thomaston, died on Wednesday, September
11, 2019, at his residence.
A funeral service for Mr. English will be held on Sunday, September 14, at
3:00 PM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home on Sunday.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements.

MRS. BETTIE JO BARFIELD ALLEN

Mrs. Bettie Jo Barfield Allen, 84, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 10,
at Navicent Health in Macon, GA.  Memorial services for Mrs. Allen will be
held on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in South View Cemetery.  Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

DONNA FAYE HOBBS

Donna Faye Hobbs, age 51, of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hobbs, was born August 2, 1968, in Ft. Valley GA to Mildred Katherine Hobbs and the late Tommy Joe Hobbs. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Hobbs; daughters, Dee (Cody) Bridges and Doris Nicole Hobbs both of Thomaston; sisters, Debbie (Jay) Gatliff of Byron, Joy Johnson Jackson, and Judy Lichtenstein both of Florida; grandchild, Austyn Bridges; nieces and nephews, Jessica (Tim) Binkowsky, Zachary Gatliff, Katelyn Gatliff, Mikayla Binkowsky, Katie Binkowsky, Diago Binkowsky, and Dezie Binkowsky.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 3:00 PM  at Fellowship Baptist Church, Hannah's Mill Rd, Thomaston GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Silvertown Baptist Church, Soup Kitchen, 300 W. Goodrich Ave. Thomaston GA 30286.

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

MRS. SHEILA SCOTT WILLIAMS

Mrs. Sheila Scott Williams age 71 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday September 6, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Williams was born on June 30, 1948 in Brookhaven MS, to the late Bob L. Scott and the late Doris McFadden Scott. She worked as a medical assistant for many years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Ray Williams Sr.

Survivors include her daughter Dana (Eric) Chenoweth of Thomaston Ga, son Daniel Ray Williams Jr., of Thomaston Ga, 5 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday September 10, 2019 from 4-6 p.m.

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

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

MR. ROBERT RICHARD HOWELL

Mr. Robert RIchard "Bobby" Howell, 91, of Griffin and formerly of McDonough,
died Saturday, September 7, 2019.
Funeral services for Mr. Howell will be held on Wednesday, September 11,
2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  The family
of Mr. Howell will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Wednesday
from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. VINCENT CHRISTOPHER PARHAM

Mr. Vincent Christopher "Chris" Parham, age 49, of Thomaston, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Harborview Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Parham was born September 12, 1969, in Griffin GA to Angela Littleton Evans.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Angie and Darrell Evans SR of Griffin; sisters, Kathy Evans and Karen Evans both of Griffin; brothers, Darrell (Ashley) Evans JR of Griffin and Keith (Katrina) Parham of Thomaston; aunts, Teresa (Wayne) Compton and Becky (Randy) Harris; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. Parham will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at 94 Gwen Place, Thomaston GA.

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

MRS. BRENDA JOYCE FULCHER

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Fulcher, age 70, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Fulcher, was born Feburary 28, 1949, in Gadston Alabama, to the late Mary Sue Grant Boyt. She worked for B.F. Goodrich's Martha Mills.

She is preceded in death by her parents, E.W. and Mary Sue Boyt. Survivors are her daughter, Dawn Fulcher of Thomaston; son, Sammy (Angela) Fulcher of Thomaston; sisters, Sue Livingston (Don Hogan) of Thomaston and Mary Frances Livingston of Florida; brother, Billy Livingston of Thomaston; grandchildren, Calli Fulcher, Joshua Fulcher, Kymbl Fulcher, Kaity Fulcher, Sam Fulcher, and Cyrus Fulcher.

Memorial services for Mrs. Fulcher, will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2019, form 1:00 - 2:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30328 or The American Diabetes Association 233 Peachtree Street NE, Harris Tower Suite 2225 Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

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

MRS. NORA MINA COCHRAN

Mrs. Nora Mina Cochran, 94, of Thomaston, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at
Harborview Health Care.  Funeral services for Mrs. Cochran will be held on
Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.  The family
will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1:00 until
the funeral hour.  Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all
arrangements.

MASTER SPENCER DEAN DUNCAN, 10 DAYS OLD

Master Spencer Dean Duncan 10 days old died August 30, 2019, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

Spencer was born August 20, 2019, at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, GA to Maxwell and Courtney Wainwright Duncan of Yatesville.

Survivors include his parents, maternal grandparents, Ross & Lori Wainwright, maternal great-grandparents, Roy & Janie Clem and James & Margaret Wainwright all of Thomaston, paternal grandparents, Heather Haywood of Yatesville and Keith Haywood of Barnesville, paternal great-grandparents, Rocky & Melba Strickland of Yatesville and Sonny & Debbie Haywood of Barnesville, uncles, Preston Duncan, Schuylar Duncan and Kya Haywood, aunts, Kara and Hannah Wainwright and cousins, Coen Howell and Violet Duncan

There is no stated visitation at this time.

Those desiring may make memorials to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Georgia, 1959 Hamilton Rd. Columbus, GA 31904

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

MRS. GLORIA DIANE DENNIS

Mrs. Gloria Diane Dennis, 69 of Thomaston died September 2, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Thursday September 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Dennis was born December 26, 1949 in Upson Co., GA to the late John Lester Jones and Bennie Lee Adams Jones Lee. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was retired from the trucking industry.

Survivors include her husband Richard Dennis of Thomaston, sons, John Richard Dennis and his wife Toni of Thomaston, Dominic Wayne Dennis of Wilmington, NC and Joseph L. Dennis and his wife Andrea of Thomaston, brothers, John L. Jones, Sr. and his wife Diane of Monticello and Jimmy Lee and his wife Sandra of Locust Grove, sisters, Barbara Hanna and her husband  Mark of Oakfield, WI, Jackie Summers of Jacksonville, FL and Cindy Crews of South Carolina, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends Wednesday September 4, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM  and Thursday September 5, 2019 1 hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.

Those desiring may make memorials to Mountain View Baptist Church, 2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.