Mr. Stephen David Hill

Mr. Stephen David Hill, age 87, of Zebulon, passed away July 22, 2022, at his home. David grew up in West Virginia. He was a 20-year veteran of the United States Military serving in the Army Infantry. He was an Armor Intelligence Specialist in Vietnam.  David retired from the military in 1972 and worked for several lumber companies. David taught ROTC at Hapeville High School, and enjoyed fishing and hiking.

He is survived by his wife of 45+ years; Frances Hill; children and their spouses: Michael and Rose Hill of San Francisco, CA, Michelle Hill of Zebulon, Stephen and Mary Anne Hill of Social Circle, and Andrew and Olivia Hill of Milledgeville; sisters and a brother:  Sylvia Maddox and husband Calvin of Augusta, Homer Hill of Beaver, WV and Lucy Hackney of Shady Springs, WV; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

A memorial service will be held at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville.

Mrs. Joann Estes Allgood

Mrs. Joann Estes Allgood, age 87, of Molena, passed away July 21, 2022.  She was born February 3, 1935, daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Estes. Mrs. Allgood attended North Clayton High school where she excelled in basketball. She lived in Fayette County for 30 years, moved to Colorado and lived there for a few years before moving to Molena in 1996.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband Don, and friends, camping, snow skiing and trips to Alaska fishing. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and frequented Smyrna Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her youngest son, Jon Allgood, brother, Hugh and sister, Eloise.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years: Don Allgood; children and their spouses: Derrick and Kathy Allgood, Bryan Allgood, Eric and Robin Allgood, Carol and Mike Johnson, and Randy and Marsha Allgood; sisters: Margie and Brenda; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit the family on Saturday, July 23, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Brother Geoffrey Zimbelman officiating.

Burial will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro.

Flowers will be accepted, but those wishing to make donations may do so to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Mrs. Allgood.

Mr. John Henry Toms

Mr. John Henry Toms, age 74, of The Rock, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation.  

Mr. Toms was born on September 8, 1948, in McCook Nebraska, to the late William Thomas Toms and the late Zelphia Marie Harrison Bradley.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sister-in-law, Dorothy Toms of The Rock, sisters, Emily Shoemake of Antioch, TN., Jennie Toms of Clarksville, TN, and several nieces and nephews. 

It was Mr. Toms wishes to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Coggins Funeral Home in Charge

James Taylor Matthews

Mr. James Taylor Matthews, age 88, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Harborview Nursing Home. 

Mr. Matthews was born on October 27, 1933, in Upson County, to the late Will Matthews and the late Mary Louise Hayes Coleman.  He retired from B.F Goodrich as a quill stripper and was of the Baptist Faith.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Matthews, and sister, Mary Jameson.

 

Survivors include his daughters, Jane (Terri) Matthews of Thomaston, Kay (Keith) Standard of Thomaston, several nieces and nephews, and Savannah the Cat.

 

Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. from Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Coggins Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Catherine Blount Matthews

Mrs. Catherine Blount Matthews, 81 of Thomaston died July 17, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Mrs. Matthews was born on June 5, 1941, in Thomaston, to the late Roger Lawson Blount and the late Hattie Johnson Blount.  She worked for William Carter Company, Eckerd Drugs and was a babysitter in Thomaston for many years.  She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Matthews, brothers, Danny, JT and Troy Blount, sisters, Mary Nunley, and Francis Philpott.

Survivors include her daughters, Pam (Jerry) Boaen of Savannah, Penny (Raymond) Pittman of Thomaston, brothers, Sammy (Voncille) Blount of Thomaston, Bubba Blount of Twiggs County, GA, sisters, Brenda (Rev. L.R.) Brock of The Rock, Dot (Alfred) Shepard of Warner Robins, Betty Hilton of Thomaston, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Juanita Wooley Driver

Mrs. Juanita Wooley Driver, age 83, of Thomaston, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at Upson Regional Hospital. 

Mrs. Driver was born on July 28, 1938, in Live Oak, Florida, to the late Oscar Wooley and the late Florence Tucker Wooley.  She worked for the Bank of Upson for 25 years and then went on to work as the Senior Vice President at West Central Georgia Bank where she later retired.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church for 60 plus years.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, LaNettye Daniel.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Donald Driver of Thomaston, daughter, Beth (Jerry) Piersall of Indianapolis, Indiana, son, Burt (Gaylynn) Driver of St. Petersburg, Florida, sisters, Elizabeth Wooley of Hoschton, GA., Doris Cromer of Carterville, GA., and grandchild, Jo Beth Lee of Long Beach, Mississippi.  

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Coggins Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Linda Dianne Ballew Evans

Mrs. Linda Dianne Ballew Evans, age 72, of Griffin, passed away July 15, 2022. She grew up in Griffin, daughter of the late Roy C. Ballew and Irene Nixon Ballew.  She worked as a cashier at a local convenient store, enjoyed playing games on her phone, and talking everyday with her daughter Kim.

In additional to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Evans, her grandson Jonathan Lee Hazelrigs, and her brother, George Larry Ballew; her granddaughter-in-law, Patricia Strickland Hazelrigs.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Kim and Kenny Hazelrigs; grandsons: Jacob Hazelrigs and girlfriend Brandy Turner, and Jared Hazelrigs; great-granddaughter: Josie Hazelrigs; several nephews and nieces.

Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, July 19, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral Home.  A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m., in Moody Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Joshua Neal Glaze

Mr. Joshua Neal Glaze, age 43, of Woodbury, passed away July 14, 2022.  Josh grew up in the Jonesboro, Riverdale and Lovejoy areas. He was so kind and a really nice guy. Josh enjoyed fishing, watching movies, reading, cooking, camping, and DIY projects.  He worked as a truck driver and in maintenance for many years.

Josh was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Glaze.

He is survived by his mother: Judy Glaze; brother and sister-in-law: Keith and Natty Glaze; niece: Katelyn Glaze; fiancé Shanae Densmore; and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Friends may visit the family on Monday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mrs. Carol Frances Davis Randall

Mrs. Carol Frances Davis Randall, age 90, of Zebulon, passed away July 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in the Toccoa, Georgia area, daughter of the late Wimpy Samuel Davis and Mary Frances “Doll” Fricks Davis. Carol began her career at Rexall Drugs in Atlanta. She met and married Melvin Randall on May 14, 1961, and then became a homemaker. She returned to work at Hampton Elementary in the school cafeteria when her daughter, Nancy, started school. She worked there until her retirement. Carol was a long-time member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Hampton where she helped wherever there was a need. She was dedicated to learning and living out God’s truth. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Carol enjoyed trips with friends and family, cooking, sewing, and crafting. As her eye-site began to fail, she started listening to preaching on CD and tapes.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Randall, her siblings: Clyde Davis, Ruby Davis Fricks, Hershel Davis, Leroy Cash and Edwin Davis.

She is survived by her daughter: Nancy Annette Goodman (Lee Goodman); grandchildren: Chris Goodman and Samantha Skidmore (Ronald Skidmore); great-grandchildren: McKaylee Goodman, Ryleigh Skidmore, Abbigail Skidmore and Maddison Skidmore; sister: Annette Davis Blackburn; and lots of extended family, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m., in Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 2957 Mt. Carmel Road, Hampton. Mr. Darrell Johnson and Kelly DeJarnett will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may visit the family on Monday, July 18, from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., at the church.

Reatha Elaine Snider Feather

 

Reatha Elaine Snider Feather, age 68, of Meansville, passed away July 11, 2022.  She was born in Summerville, GA, and grew up in the Piedmont Park and Little Five Points area in Atlanta. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Snider and Gladys Scott. Reatha worked for Eastman Kodak in Chamblee for more than 15 years. She moved to the Thomaston area in 1995. Reatha was funny and liked to talk, laugh, make others laugh and take care of her family. She enjoyed eating Martha’s biscuits and gravy and pulling weeds. Reatha was always positive, touched so many lives, and had an amazing infectious laugh and a smile that would light up a room. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Feather, brothers, Billy Snider, Otto Evans and her sister, Linda Bennett.

She is survived by her pride and joy, her daughter: Angie Webb and husband Eric; great-granddaughter: Brooklyn; former husband and wife-in-law: Butch and Martha Bishop; sisters: Juanita Black and Marie Cofer; her grandpuppies: Diesel and Rio; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit the family on Friday, July 15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m., at her daughter’s home in Meansville.

MR. THOMAS RUBYN EUBANKS SR.

 Mr. Thomas Rubyn Eubanks, Sr., 92, of Thomaston, died Friday, July 8, 2022,

at Harborview Health Care.  Funeral services for Mr. Eubanks will be held on
Sunday, July 10, at 2:00 PM, at the East Thomaston Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in South View Cemetery.  The family will receive
friends at the church Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until the service hour at
the church.  Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. HUBERT LEE RALSTON JR.

 Mr. Hubert Lee Ralston, Jr., age 80, of Thomaston, died Thursday, July 7,

2022, at his residence.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 10, at
11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  Interment will be
held at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Dahlonega, Georgia, at 3:00
PM, Sunday, July 10. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening
from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.