Mike was preceded in death by his wife, June Rivera, brother Jerry and sister Charlotte.
He is survived by his sons: Michael Rivera, Jr. (Alan Davis), Matt Rivera (P.J.), and Cris Rivera (Janie); grandchildren: Matthew, Blake, Sam, Elizabeth, Nathan, Daniel, and Gracie; three great-grandchildren; brother: Leslie; sisters: Penny and Kathy; many nieces and nephews.
A family Celebration of Life service is being planned. Moody Daniel Funeral Home
He was a gifted artist who was talented in painting oil
landscapes. He enjoyed farming,
genealogy, taking his dogs for a ride in the gator, playing games on his phone,
and driving tractors.
He is survived by his wife:
Donna (Lopes) King; daughter:
Amanda Ford; grandson: Fayt Ford; sister: Debra Lydakis (Michael); aunt:
Gloria White; and uncle: John King;
along with nieces.
Friends may visit the family on Thursday, September 19, from
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Friday, September 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will follow on Friday at 7
p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Mr. William Gerald Bruce, age 71, of Cannon, Georgia died Monday, September 16, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Bruce was born on September 23, 1952, in Greenville,
South Carolina, to the late Coy Thomas Bruce, and the late Mary Jackson
Bruce. He was self-employed and was a
member of Eastland Baptist Church in Greenville South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl E. Bruce of Phoenix,
Arizona, son, Gerrad (Karisa) Bruce of Easley, South Carolina, sister, Cheryl
(Barry) White and grandchild William Bruce.
Mr. Bruce was cremated, and no services are planned at this
time. Coggins Funeral Home
She is survived by her four children: Charles (Monica) Ramsey, Lisa Paden, Johnny (Wendy) Jarvis, and Litton (Tamara) Jarvis; five grandchildren: Jason (Shira) Ramsey, Cooper (Rocio) Jarvis, Savannah Jarvis, Ashley Jarvis and Julie Jarvis; and three great grandchildren: Hayden Ramsey, Fiona Ramsey, and Oliver Ramsey. Moody Daniel Funeral Home
Mrs. Debra Carol Turner Cochran age 70 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday September 11, 2024, at Taylor County Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Cochran was born on July 20, 1954, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Fred Turner and the late Joyce Pitts Turner. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Steve Cochran.
Survivors include her sons, Chad Cochran of Butler, Brad (Kimberly) Cochran of Thomaston, sister, Dianne Gregory of Thomaston, grandchildren, Cameron Cochran, Katie Cochran, Cole Cochran, Caroline Cochran, and Hope Napoletano.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
Everyone who knew him from childhood to college called him Jackie. His childhood photo albums are full of a young Jackie Boy, posing in the yard in front of 1950’s cars and pickups with cousins and friends playing in the yard, wearing a turkey costume in a Thanksgiving Parade, on vacations at the beach with family in South Carolina, riding his bicycle wearing shined leather shoes and overalls with a thick rolled cuff, riding on the family tractor, posing with pet dogs, holding every piece of sporting equipment the region had to offer, looking very uncomfortable in a suit and tie.
He attended the University of Georgia, graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1974. He was a lifelong resident of Pike County and member of the legal, cultural, sport and business communities of Spalding and Pike Counties for over 50 years. He attended Mount Olive Baptist Church for all of his 75 years, acting as Sunday school leader, Sunday school director and co-teacher of the Men’s Life Group (a highlight of his week), deacon, church treasurer, committee member and follower of Christ.
For as long as his health allowed, he could be found on nearly any given weekend enjoying sports with friends, sometimes with kids in tow. If he wasn’t out playing golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, or going to a Georgia game in person, he was probably at home watching the Braves, the Falcons, the Hawks, or a live golf tournament.
He was a husband and a father who always strove to be a provider. He was known to cut spending for himself, but First National Bank of Dad was always open. He loved the narratives of history and held a nearly bottomless supply of stories ranging from the international stage to the deeply personal from just about any age, which he always punctuated with a laugh or a sly wink.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to
· Leanna Park Scholarship Fund, Inc., 4444 Hwy 18, Molena, GA 30258
· Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1177 Highway 109 West, Molena, GA 30258
www.movingoutboldly.org/members/pages/give
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Mt. Olive Baptist. Food and visitation will be 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a service to follow from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For everyone checking, the Georgia game that day doesn’t start until 7:30. We will cry, tell some stories, laugh, eat and be home in time for kickoff. Jackie wouldn’t have it any other way.
Mrs. Pitts was born on January 14, 1959, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late James Freeman Alsobrook, and the late Mamie Beatrice Speer Alsobrook. She was a member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Pitts, son, Danny Brigman, brother, Ray Neal Alsobrook, Jimmy Alsobrook, and sister, Sandra Wood.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Lunsford of Meansville, and grandchildren, Brian House Jr., Hailey Brigman, and Remington Martin.
Due to an unfortunate house fire on August 27, 2024, the Pitts family has been residing at the local Days Inn Hotel, and they are asking that any memorials be donated to Coggins Funeral Home to help with cremation expenses.
Mrs. Pitts was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Billy Dickerson, Shirley Johnson, Deborah Denton, Richard Dickerson, Grover Dickerson, Ray Dickerson, and Tony Dickerson.
He is survived by his brother: Mark Dickerson of Thomaston; special niece: Stephanie Emerson of Thomaston; many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Tim’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 11, at 3 p.m., at Clarks Chapel Baptist Church in Thomaston. Pastor Dean Hemphill will officiate.
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Samuel Rappold, Sr. and Mary Frances Pilkenton Rappold.
He is survived by his wife and companion of 24 years: Sheila Rappold; daughters and sons: Marylynn Montano (Brian), Forrest Dixon (Linda), Nick Dixon, Justin Dixon, and April Elliott (Chris); grandchildren: Katherine, Brianna, Samantha, Kyle, Buddy, Sarah, Angela, Tyler, Greggory, Benjamin and Emily; two great-grandchildren: two sisters and a brother: Sara Angeletti (Freddie), Mary Kaplan (Mike), and Charles Rappold (Erin); an aunt: Patricia Pendley; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 2 p.m., in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1177 Hwy. 109, Molena. Pastor Mark Harris will officiate.
Friends may visit the family on Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Moody-Daniel Funeral Home
Mr. Douglas was born on August 24, 1965 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Kenneth Reynolds Douglas and the late Emily Loyd Douglas McDuffie. He graduated from R.E. Lee in 1983 as an honor graduate and was a proud Eagle Scout. He graduated from Auburn University and received his Masters Degree from Georgia Tech. Michael worked in sales and was a marketing contractor. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Douglas and Emily Douglas McDuffie.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy Douglas, of Leesburg FL, and Debbie (Doug) Overton of San Antiono TX; nieces and nephews, Brent Sheppard, Robert Sheppard, Hannah Overton, Sarah Overton, and Jay Overton; as well as lots of friends.
Memorial services for Mr. Douglas will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 9, 2024. from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.
There will be a celebration of life service held at a later date.
A native of LaGrange, GA Mrs. Martin was born October 14, 1946, to the late Lester and Ruth Estelle Norris. She has lived most of her life in Thomaston, GA where she attended Clarks Chapel Baptist Church, and worked in Nursing as an LPN in various nursing homes. She served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.
Survivors include her daughter, Laura Martin of Thomaston, son, Steve Martin of Thomaston, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Those desiring may make memorials to the Upson Humane Society PO Box 1152 Thomaston GA 30286. Coggins Funeral Home
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cennie Frances Lynch Langley and Melvin Langley, sisters, Linda Hale, Christine Daugherty, Annette McKissick and husband Donald, and nephew, Naethen Daugherty.
He is survived by his brothers-in-law: Tommy Hale and Leonard Daugherty; nephews and nieces: David Hale (Pinky), Kevin Hale, Keith Daugherty (Brandi), Rodney Daugherty, Tony McKissick, Debbie Weason, and Janice Sawyer; great-nieces and great-nephews: Brittney, Amber, Dylan, Everett, Kyle, Tamara, Faith, Stephen, Amanda and Michael.
Friends may visit the family on Sunday, September 8, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m., in Moody Memorial Gardens.
After graduating from UGA with a master’s degree in forestry, he found himself living in Marietta employed by the Cobb County Extension Service. It was there that he met and fell in love with a young beauty queen named Peggy Richardson, and the two were married in December of 1963. Not long after, the young couple moved to Zebulon, GA where Bill was transferred with the Extension Service. Although they did not plan to settle in Zebulon, they wound up building a life there for 46 years together until Peggy’s death in 2009. They welcomed a daughter, Julie, in 1970. After Peggy’s death, Bill continued enjoying life in Zebulon where he had been the head of the Farm Bureau Insurance Agency for years before retiring, as well as owning and operating Booth Pecan Company seasonally with Peggy for many years. He loved dealing with real estate and enjoyed serving on the board and holding company of United Bank for many years.
My dad loved to fish and hunt and take his walks in the woods. He instilled a deep love of the outdoors in me, and he delighted in taking his grandsons fishing or hunting or to ride around his farm land. Some of my best memories with him are of fishing on spring and summer afternoons and taking rides out into the country to look at property. I loved walking in the woods with him, because he knew the scientific and common name of every tree and bush, and he usually knew what was wrong with anything that seemed out of order. He had a deep and abiding love for the state of Georgia and appreciated all it has to offer. He loved animals, and they loved him. He was a large man and could seem intimidating, but he had a very kind heart. He enjoyed seeing people do well who had worked hard, especially if they had run into some issues in the past. Underdog stories made him happy. More people than I can count lately have told me how much he helped them in their lives.
It's hard to distill a robust and well-lived life of 87 years down into a few paragraphs. You always feel like you’re leaving something important out, because of course you are. William S. Booth had a good life. He worked incredibly hard to have it from childhood on, but he took time to have fun as well. He and my mother were Jitterbug champions and loved to dance their entire marriage. He enjoyed good food more than just about anyone I know, and he loved Georgia football. He enjoyed bourbon but never too much. He could catch fish when they wouldn’t bite for anyone else. Bluegrass and country music were his favorites, and he loved a good guitar player. He and my mother traveled the globe and passed that love onto me. He helped a lot of people, and he enjoyed doing it. I think in the end that’s the best legacy anyone can leave. One thing is for sure – they don’t make them like Bill Booth anymore.
William Booth is survived by his daughter, Julie, her husband Chris Jordan, grandsons William and Samuel Lamirand, brothers Fernell (Lorna) and Donald (Debbie) Booth, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Hinesley officiating.
Friends may visit the family on Friday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will be held on Monday, September 9, at 1 p.m., in Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Zebulon Building Fund or the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bowles will be held on Sunday, September 8, at 2:00 PM, at Thomaston First Baptist Church. Rev. Ted Kandler and Rev. Bryan McPherson will officiate, and interment will follow at South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bowles was born in Crockett, Texas on March 15, 1950, a daughter of the late William Delbert Shaver, Sr. and the late Xenia Mae Vandiver Shaver. She was a 1968 graduate of Yatesville High School and later a 1972 graduate of Tift College. She was employed as a science teacher with Worthy Middle School and R.E. Lee Institute until her health wouldn't allow it. She was then a devoted homemaker and spent her time raising her children. Mrs. Bowles was a member of the Cherokee Rose Quilt Guild and Thomaston First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bowles leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Kelli Owen of Jackson, and Ashley (Jack) Reed of Thomaston; her son, Alex (Jillian) Bowles of St. Augustine, Florida; her sister, Deborah (Tom) Cox of Palatka, Florida; her brother, Bill (Lynn) Shaver of Thomaston; her eight grandchildren; Becca Owen, Jeffrey Owen, Sam Owen, Drew Reed, Morgan Reed, Madison Bowles, Micah Bowles, and Reese Bowles, and her nieces and nephews, Brandy Chastain, Bryan Shaver, Adam Bray, Claire Huckaby, Chris Driggers, and Chad Driggers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert C. Bowles, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Brown was born on March 11, 1936, in Thomaston, GA, to the late Robert James Colquitt, and the late Susie Digby Colquitt. She worked in the Bleachery Office at the Thomaston Mills and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Benjamin Brown Sr. of Thomaston; daughter, Joy (Brian) Spillers of Tallahassee, FL; son, James (Lee) Glover of Auburn, GA; sister, Bobbie Sue Jones of Thomaston; grandchildren, Megan (Zach) Boyer, Jake Glover, Ben Glover, Joe (Chloe) Glover, Gabby Spillers; great-grandchildren, Harper Boyer, and Wyatt Boyer.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.act.alz.org/donate.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Wilson Bush, her son, Barry Bush, brothers, Frank Watts, Donald Watts and Larry Watts, and sister, Reba Cox.
She is survived by her daughters: Rhonda Brannon (Eddie) of Meansville, Melanie Bishop (Tim) of Zebulon, and Lou Ann Higdon (Lee) of Zebulon; grandchildren: Brandon Flynn, Holli Adams (Jason), Brandi Baade (Matt), Abbi Gregg (Chris), Brianna Cliche, and Ashley Higdon; great-grandchildren: Darian, Brody, Evie, Olivia, Oliver, Callan, Theodore, Graham, Gabriella, Isaac, Joey, Sophie, Bryn, and Isabella; brothers: Jamie Watts (June) of Molena and Wayne Watts of Griffin; special friends: Barbara Thompson and Barbara Redding; many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bush’s family would like to thank the staff at Brightmoor Assisted Living and Hospice for the kind and wonderful care they gave to her.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Corley officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit the family on Thursday, September 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Mrs. Johnson was born on April 9, 1950, in Thomaston, to the late Russell Denham and the late Evelyn Owens Denham. She was a graduate of Georgia Cumberland Academy and attended vocational school. Mrs. Johnson was retired from Thomaston Mills, and she later worked as secretary for the Upson County Sheriff's Office. She enjoyed traveling after retiring, and she loved her many friends and her dog, Lady. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Christ Chapel Community Church.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Larry B. Johnson; her daughter, Amy (Stacy) Stevens; her son, Brent (Cassie) Johnson; her sister, Debbie (Ronnie) McRae; and four grandchildren: Hannah VanHouten, Landon Sears, Weston Johnson, and Morgan Johnson. Many nieces, nephews, and special friends also survive.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Christ Chapel Community Church, 68 Old Zebulon Road, Zebulon, GA 30295..
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Arthur Joel Edmondson age 81 of Yatesville Ga, died Monday September 2, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later. Coggins Funeral Home
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Christ Chapel Community Church, 68 Old Zebulon Road, Zebulon.
Friends may visit the family on Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Janet Passmore Trice and Lynn Passmore Huckaby, and brother-in-law, Doug Landers.
She is survived by her daughter: Michelle Miller (Nick); grandchildren: Hali Miller (Ashton Rogers) and Nathan Miller; great-grandson: Landyn Rogers; sisters and brothers: Maxine Passmore Fisher, Jimmy Passmore (Colleen), Sue Passmore Landers, Bill Passmore (Karen), and Toni Passmore Robertson (David); many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and best friend: Beth Brady.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Luke officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
Mrs. Charlene Worthy Raines, age 75, of Thomaston, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM at New Hope Cemetery in Yatesville, GA.
Mrs. Raines was born October 30, 1948, in Fulton Co. GA to the late Cecil and Margaret Chisenhall Worthy. She is of the Baptist faith and retired from Alloway Stamping Company in the accounting department.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Raines was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Worthy.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Sollenberger (Chris McChargue) of Thomaston, son, Barry Raines (Marilyn) of Thomaston, brother, Johnny Worthy of Yatesville and a sister, Pat Briley (John) of Barnesville, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jimmy, born Sept. 16, 1947, to Richie (Atwater) and Thomas Dickson Adams, was one of three boys. He attended Avon Old Farm School and Georgia Southwestern and was a member of Pi Kappa Pi fraternity. He served his country in the U.S. National Guard. Jimmy retired as a banker at C&S Bank in Atlanta, where he worked for many years. He also owned J’s Outdoor Sporting Goods in the 90s.
He and his wife Vicki had three children, Jimmy, Dickson, and Liz, who he adored, and they adored him right back.
Jimmy’s love of the great outdoors was only second to the love and devotion he had for his children. Jimmy was a devoted father; he was there for every sporting and academic event for all three. He was their encourager and cheerleader. When he wasn’t chasing his children across the state, you could find him outside, fishing and hunting. He was an avid fisherman and hunter; he loved spending time outdoors and working on his property in Taylor County. Jimmy also dearly loved watching storms on his visits to the ocean.
Survivors include his children, Jimmy Adams of Thomaston, Dickson Adams of Thomaston, and Liz Paiml (Brad) of Memphis, Tenn.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Vicki Brumbelow Adams; and brothers, Pete Adams and Tommy Adams.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Thomaston. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral hour at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Jimmy’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Earlene Presley, Laverne Henderson and Joy Sharpe, her brother, Roy Kendrick and nephews, Darrell Presley, Mike Henderson and Tony Henderson.
She is survived by her nephews: Kent Presley (Debbie), Gene Sharpe and Ronnie Henderson; niece: Nancy Presley; great-nephew: Dylan Thomas Sharpe; many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
Friends may visit the family on Friday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ray Sanders, Sr.
He is survived by his mother: Wendy Hubacher; children: Charles Sanders III and Wendy Strickland (Phillip); grandchildren: Hailey Sanders, Railey Sanders, Dakota Sanders (Lexie), Aalyah Strickland and Luke Strickland; great-grandchildren: Kinsley Sanders, Dakota Sanders, Cason Sanders and Chase Sanders; sister: Kelly McDougal; nephew: Jacob McDougal.
Chuck was loved and will be greatly missed.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Moody Daniel Funeral Home
Mrs. Townsend was born in Butler, Georgia on March 1, 1952, to the late Jack and Sybil Barrow Harris. She is retired from Yamaha Manufacturing and a longtime supporter of Al Sinah Shiners in Macon Ga. She loved to watch the GA Bulldogs and spend time with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Ricky and Lelious Harris.
Survivors include husband of 55 years Aldine Townsend, son Sean (Stacy) Townsend, daughter Penny Townsend, grandchildren Jessica (Josh) Smith, Hailey Daniels, Noah (Grayce) Townsend, Addy Townsend and Cooper Townsend, sister Patricia (Amos) Snyder.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. at Coggin Funeral Home.
