MRS. BETTY SUE O'CONNER

Mrs. Betty Sue O' Conner, 86 of Marilyn Dr. in Thomaston died May 14, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be Thursday May 16, 2019 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. O'Conner was born May 7, 1933 in Soperton, GA to the late Cleve George and Sadie Moore Derriso. She was a member of Outreach Full Gospel Pentecostal Church and will always be remembered for the love she gave to her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry O'Conner, son, Donald Hugh O'Conner, brother, George Derriso and sisters, Audrey Derriso, Annie Mae Terry and Cornelia Schults.

Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Diane Walker of Meansville, Linda Marie Ellington of Thomaston, Kathy Phillips of Thomaston and Gloria Marie Cook and her husband Danny of Thomaston, sons, Henry Allen O'Conner and his wife Wanda , Larry James O'Conner and Christopher O' Conner all of Thomaston, brothers, David Derriso of Dublin and James Eddie Derriso of Swainsboro and her sister, Nellie Odom of Dublin, eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. WADE GILBERT

Mr. Wade Gilbert, 74 of Twinwood Street in Thomaston died May 14, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Gilbert was born November 17, 1944, in Upson County to the late James J. and Innell Melton Gilbert.  He retired from Martha Mills, working maintenance for 40 years.  Mr. Gilbert was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church and the East Thomaston Masonic Lodge 175.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Mark Gilbert, brothers and sisters Randy and Harrington Gilbert, Feburia Reedy, and sister-in-law Anne Gilbert.

Survivors include his wife Eunice R. Gilbert, daughter, Lisa Gilbert, brothers, Jimmy Gilbert, Ricky (Janet) Gilbert, Robert Gilbert, sister, Nyoka Rowe, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gilbert, 2 grandchildren, Anthony Gilbert, Maria Gilbert, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. for the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery with Masonic Rites and military honors. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday May 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m..

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

MR. JOHNNY LAMAR GARRETT

Mr. Johnny Lamar Garrett, 79, of Woodland, GA, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at
his residence.  Graveside funeral services for Mr. Garrett will be held
Monday, May 13, at 11:00 AM, in South View Cemetery. The family will receive
friends Sunday, May 12, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, at Fletcher-Day Funeral
Home.  Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Emmaus Primitive
Baptist Church, c/o Mr. Wayne Watson, 359 Morgan Road, Yatesville, GA
31097, or to Thomaston Hospice, 512 South Center St., Thomaston, GA  30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.  Condolences and
remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

MRS. FRANCES CARTER STARLEY

Mrs. Frances Carter Starley, age 75, of Thomaston, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Mrs. Starley was born August 29, 1943, in Peach County to the late Mack and Lois Carter. She was a self employed day care provider and was of the baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Starley. Survivors are her daughter, Christy (Chad) Holliman of Thomaston; sister, Joann Sledge of Albany; sister-in-law, Peggy Gleaton of Thomaston; granddaughter, Chasity (Ryan) Parker of Butler; beloved dog, Sadie; granddog Colt; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Gwenda Jenkins, Betty Thrasher, and Judy Kent; and brother, Bobby Gleaton.

Funeral services for Mrs. Starley will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones choice in honor of Mrs. Starley.

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

MR. HENRY SANDEFUR

Mr. Henry Sandefur age 60 of Kennesaw Ga, died Saturday April 20, 2019 at his residence.

Memorial Services will be Monday May 6, 2019 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Private family interment will follow.

Mr. Sandefur was born January 28, 1959 in Thomaston, GA to the late John L. and Ruth Gaddy Sandefur. He was a graduate of the Art Institute, retired as SGT with 30 years of service with the Clayton Co. Sheriffs Department. He also worked 3 1/2 years in Kosovo with CPI training police officers and in 2011 he was a Disc Jockey with WJGA FM in Jackson, GA

He is survived by his sister, Lee Ann McCullough and her husband Lynn of Jonesboro and a special nephew, Clayton T. Hawkins and his wife Jenni of Decatur.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral home.

Those desiring, please make memorials to Ministries of Grace, P.O. Box 541 Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
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MRS. RETHA NELL BAUGHCUM

Mrs. Retha Nell Baughcum age 78 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday April 24, 2019 at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Baughcum was born on October 7, 1940 in Barnesville Ga, to the late Dewey Thomas McGouirk and the late Evelyn Vanmeter Duke. She was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where she worked in the Weave Shop for 41 years. Mrs. Baughcum was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Doug Baughcum and son William Douglas Baughcum.

Survivors include her brothers Mr. Larry McGouirk, Mr. Richard (Peggy) McGouirk, Mr. Tommy (Kay) McGouirk, sisters Mrs. Antoinette Jones, Mrs. Millie Savage, grandchildren Mr. Derek Baughcum, Mr. Kalen Puckett, Mr. Brady Puckett.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday April 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

MRS. CLAIRE H. WARREN

Mrs. Claire H. Warren, 79, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at
her home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2019
at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston with Rev. Bill Barber
officiating.  Burial will follow in South View Cemetery.  The family of Mrs.
Warren will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Wednesday from
6:00 until 8:00 pm.
Mrs. Warren was born in Thomaston on October 29th, 1939, a daughter of the
late Marvin H. and Agnes Dawson Holloman.  She was a 1957 graduate of R. E.
Lee Institute and a 1959 graduate of West Georgia College.  She was a
retired bookkeeper for Rogers Cash n Carry.  
Mrs. Warren was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as Sunday
School teacher for the Explorers class.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband, Laverne Warren; two daughters, Julie
(James) Galt of Marietta and Lori (Carl) Bissantz of Newnan; a son, Jeff
(Kaye) Warren of Culloden; a sister, Jane Huckaby of Thomaston; six
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she
was preceded in death by a brother, Allan Holloman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist
Church, 208 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences and
remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
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MR. BERNARD MURLE WILSON

Mr. Bernard Murle Wilson age 91 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday April 21, 2019 at his residence. 

Mr. Wilson was born on August 18, 1927 in Grantville Ga, to the late Homer L. Wilson and the late Sarah Payne Wilson. He was formerly employed with B.F. Goodrich where he worked as a Data Processing Manager for 36 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Mae Wilson, daughter Connie Wilson Philpott, sisters Lois Cole, Paulene Wood, brothers Doug Wilson, H.C. Wilson, Ford Wilson, George Wilson.

Survivors include his son Mr. Mark (Wanda) Wilson of Thomaston Ga, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church on Tuesday April 23, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Clark's Chapel Baptist Church at 176 Mathis Lake Rd. 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. WALLACE FRANKLIN HUTCHINS

MR. WALLACE FRANKLIN HUTCHINS, AGE 85 DIED SATURDAY APRIL 13TH—THE LAST REMAINING MEMBER OF THE HARMONY BOYS QUARTET. BROTHER WALLACE WAS THE PIANIST

MEMORIAL SERVICE SAT. 2PM AT MOODY-DANIEL FUNERAL HOME IN ZEBULON.

MRS. WANZA GLENN MYERS JONES

Mrs. Wanza Glenn Myers Jones, age 103, of Thomaston, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.

Mrs. Jones was born on August 3, 1915 in Greeneville Tn, to the late George Washington Myers and the late Mary Etta Dulaney Myers. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Mrs. Jones was a member of Smiths Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Doyle Jones.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Lynville Crabtree of Sweetwater Tn, Dr. Sharron Jones of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Anthony G. (Carol) Jones of Plano Tx, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday April 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Smiths Grove Cemetery in Kentucky. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday April 20, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services in Kentucky will be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Hardy and Sons Funeral Home Smith Grove Chapel.

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

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

MR. DAVID W. HAND

Mr. David W. Hand age 70, of Thomaston died Tuesday, April 9, 2019  in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral services will be Thursday April 18, 2019 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment service will be 2:00 PM at Andersonville National Cemetery Andersonville, GA with military honors.

Mr. Hand was born December 23, 1948 in Fayetteville, GA to the late Julian and Alberta Huckaby Hand. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was retried from the Spalding Co., Fire Department in Griffin, GA.

Mr. Hand was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cecil Hand.

Survivors include his wife Gayle Hand of Thomaston, daughters, Amanda Hand of Thomaston, Martha O' Kelley of Jackson, Judith King of Marietta and Gloria Morris of Panama City, FL, son, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Hand of Oceanside, CA, sisters, Edith Hall and her husband Harvey Louise Ogletree, Mary Smith and her husband Ernest and Connie Hand, sister-in-law, Ibbie Hand, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday April 17, 2019  from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

Those desiring, may make memorials to the Gary Sinise Foundation,www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate or P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365.

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

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

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Mrs. Peggy J. Raybon, age 77, of Thomaston, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.
Funeral services for Mrs. Raybon will be Sunday April 14, 2019 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Raybon was born October 19, 1941 in Pike Co., GA to the late Hoke and Mollie Kelly Fogarty.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Richard Raybon, Sr., parents, brothers, Hoke Fogarty, Jr. and Clarence Bennett Fogarty and sisters, Virginia Johns and Helen Varner.
Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Moore of Forsyth, Teresa Raybon (Bruce Chadwick) of Clarkesville and Kristie Kohm (Jim) of Kingsland, sons, Curtis Raybon, Jr, (Jodie) of Thomaston and Andy Raybon (Shelley Winkles) of Meansville, sisters, Sue Adams of Chesapeake, VA, Carol Morris of Thomaston and Lucy Adams of Thomaston, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday April 14, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.
 You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Raybon by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website atwww.cogginsfuneralhome.com.

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