Tuesday, September 8, 2020

THOMASTON NATIVE BOBBY POPE

Bobby Pope Obituary

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bobby Pope of Macon, Georgia, who passed away on September 6, 2020, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Carol Mosely Pope; his children, Andy Pope (Jen) of Athens, Georgia and Krissy Walker (Russell) of Perry, Georgia; his grandson Knighton Walker of Perry, Georgia; his sisters, Susan McNeely (Tommy) of Conyers and Marie Wyrwa of Conyers, Georgia; and his sister-in-law Suzanne Malloy (John) of Lizella, Georgia. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11th 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center (6324 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1217 Forest Hill Road, Macon, GA 31210 or The Bobby Pope Endowment Fund, c/o Mercer University Athletic Department, 1501 Mercer university Drive, Macon, GA 31217.

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MRS. OPAL BRASWELL FRANKO

Mrs. Opal Braswell Franko, 97, of Thomaston, GA., was called home to be with
the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020.
The family of Mrs. Franko will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Graveside services
will be private.
In lieu of flowers or donations the Franko family asks that when this
pandemic is behind us and it is allowed, to honor her memory, please visit
someone you know who is a resident in a nursing home. You will be amazed at
the amount of happiness that a few minutes of your time will bring into
someone's life.
Born in Jefferson County, GA on July 29, 1923, she was predeceased by her
father, W. B. "Ben" Braswell, mother, Brina Thigpen Braswell, and husband,
James A. Franko.
Mrs. Franko was a resident of Thomaston since 1955 and enjoyed 40 years as a
teacher in the Thomaston, Upson County, and Spalding County school systems.
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Thomaston.
Mrs. Franko is survived by her son, Dr. James B. Franko (Lisette) of
Roanoke, VA; daughter Angella Burns (John) of Fayetteville, GA; five
grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and special family friend Beth
Ellington.
The family expresses their appreciation to the entire staff of Riverside
Health and Rehab for their loving care of Mrs. Franko over the final five
years of her life.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and
remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

MRS. MARIE HILL

Mrs. Marie Hill, age 72, of Butler GA, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon Ga.

Mrs. Hill was born August 16, 1948, in Taylor County, to the late Ennis and Lena Blair Childree. She retired as a PraPro for Taylor County Schools and was a member of Christian Heritage Worship Center in Oglethorpe GA.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Herman Hill. Survivors are her sons, Rodney (Nichole) Hill and Kelly Hill both of Butler; sister, Vernell (Cecil) Green of Reynolds; brothers, Robert (Laree) Childree of California, James (Susie) Childree of Melbourne FL, and Wilbur Childree of Macon; grandchildren, Chad Hill and Savannah Hill; and great-grandchild, Jackson Hunter Hill.

Graveside services for Mrs. Hill will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 4:00 PM at MT. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Potterville GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at graveside in Potterville.

Mrs. Hill will lie in state at Coggins Funeral Home from Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 1:00 PM until Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Country Garden Assisted Living Center, 19 Hillcrest Circle, Butler GA 31006.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

ROBERT D. MARKEN

Robert D Marken, 1934-2020
Born in 1934, son of an Army WWII & VA chaplain, and from Iowa with two-years at Iowa State,
Bob Marken enlisted in USAF pilot training, graduating in class 56Q. After nine years and 3,000
hours flying the F-106 and other fighter aircraft, Bob resigned as a Captain and entered
commercial aviation, co-piloting, and then captaining many aircraft, including the Convair 440,
Lockheed Electra, DC-9, L-1011, B-727, and B-757. After 26 years with Eastern Air Lines, 3
with American Eagle, and 3 with Kiwi, he retired in 1994 and remained active in general
aviation, owning several airplanes and accumulating over 30,000 hours total flying time. Bob
enjoyed a new hobby in retirement, rekindled from his high school days, tinkering with old 35mm
movie projectors, and creating Bob’s Hangar Theater, where he showed many old movies in an
airplane hangar to hundreds of friends and family. Bob enjoyed Opera, saw almost every
running of the Indy 500 since the 1950’s, and loved dogs. Bob was preceded in death by his
dad, Deloss I Marken, his mom, Helen Roberts Marken, and his sister, June Marken Doster. He
is survived by his wife Bette H Marken, his son Jeff Marken (Terri) of Baker, FL, and his
daughter, Karen Marken Napoletano (Jay) of Thomaston, GA, two granddaughters Rebecca
Marken of New York, NY, and Jessica Passmore of Thomaston, GA, and five great
grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and their children.

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MRS. JACQULYN MARIE COLLINS ENGLE

Mrs. Jacqulyn Marie Collins Engle age 72 of The Rock Ga, died Thursday September 3, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Engle was born on August 8, 1948 in Thomaston, GA, to the late Joe Dolphus Collins and the late Bersie Lee Bethune Hill. She was a cosmetologist and worked as a monitor tech at Upson Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Engle of The Rock, daughter, Leisa Michele Cawthon of Newnan, son, Thomas Randall Engle of The Rock, brothers, Calvin (Kay) Hill of Thomaston, James (Mary Ann) Collins of The Rock, grandchildren, Tyler Alan Cawthon and Natalie Ciara Cawthon both of Newnan, great-grandchildren, Bentley Cawthon and Major Cawthon both of Newnan, niece, Megan Hill of Thomaston, and nephews, Logan Hill of McDonough, Brandon Collins of North Carolina, Blake Collins of The Rock.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mudbridge Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

MR. JAMES GREGORY DUNN

Mr. James Gregory Dunn age 52 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday September 1, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Dunn was born on June 10, 1968, in Griffin, GA to the late James B. Dunn and the late Laura Mae Jordan Dunn. He was a Premier Elevator Installer and was a member of McCorkel Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Dunn of Thomaston, son, Kolt Dunn of Thomaston, sisters, Sherri (Todd) Harbin of Covington, Tanya (Shane) Ellis of Thomaston, special cousin, Casey Dunn and uncles, Fred (Jean) Dunn, and Hoyt Dunn.

Memorial services will be held on, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home. Family will have a celebration of life service on Saturday October 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from New Prospect Baptist Church on Lindale, GA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at 804 Cherry St. Suite A Macon, Ga. 31201.

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MR. JAMES EDWARD COKER

Mr. James Edward Coker age 81 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday September 2, 2020 at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mr. Coker was born on February 25, 1939 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Henry Grady Coker Sr. and the late Jeanette Pierce Coker. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was employed with Warner Robins Air Force Base where he worked until his retirement. Mr. Coker was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty Coker and brother Henry Grady Coker Jr..

Survivors include his daughters Mrs. Tanna (Jack) Phipps of Greensboro Ga, Mrs. Shannon (Steven) Trotter of Hoover Al, brother Mr. Wayne (Cherry) Coker of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Martha (Robert) McRee of Bozeman Montana, Mrs. Dorothy Collins of Destin Fl, 4 grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday September 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery.

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SAMANTHA JO FALLIN

Samantha Jo Fallin age 34 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday August 31, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Samantha was born on February 4, 1986 in Thomaston, GA, to the late Sam Fallin, and Janice Walker Elliott. She worked at Custom Trucks and Body Works, Inc. in Woodbury, GA, and was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include, her mother, Janice Walker Elliott, fiance', Chris Laughrey, daughter, Maci Rayne Morris, sons, Jaxyn and Christian Laughery, brother, Justin Fallin, aunt, Robin Culverhouse, uncle, Tony (Renee) Elliott of Hernando, MS, paternal grandmother, Martha Jo Heaton, and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

MR. CLINTON DOIL BURKETT

Mr. Clinton Doil Burkett, age 80, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Burkett was born September 29, 1939, in Thomaston to the late O.E. Burkett and Florie Kennedy Burkett. He retired from Wm. Carter Company and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Burkett; sister, Nina Pfannkuche; and brothers, Ernest Burkett and Amos Burkett. Survivors are his daughter, Caorlyn (terry) Burkett of Thomaston; and grandchildren, Jeremy Watson and Amani Watson.

Graveside services for Mr. Burkett will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3, 2020, from 11:00 - 1:00 PM at Mountain View Baptist Church.

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MRS. SHEILA DIANE SCHNUR

Mrs. Sheila Diane Schnur, age 70, former longtime resident of Shiocton, Wisconsin, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence in Thomaston.

Mrs. Schnur was born on August 20, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Lewis Cox and the late Beatrice Johnson Cox. She worked as a clerical manager at Wisconsin Central Railroad. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Dwayne Cox.

Survivors include her husband, LeRoy A. Schnur of Thomaston, daughters, Tammy (Darin) Suprise of Appleton, WI, Christina Santoro of Thomaston, son, Jason (Brooke) Schnur of Thomaston, brothers, James Ronald Cox of Griffin, Michael (Beverly) Cox of Senoia, sister, Barbara Elaine Lore of Senoia, and grandchildren, Jordan Surprise, Payton Schnur, and Kendall Schnur.

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation can be to any charity of your choice.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m at Coggins Funeral Home

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