In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her cousin, Gina Pollard.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Lee Smith; her beloved dogs, Brownie and Daisey, and her cat, Jack. Tammy is also survived by many family members and friends.
It was Tammy’s wish to be cremated and no formal services are planned.
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Mrs. Rachel LaRose Herring age 88 of Port Saint Lucie Fl, formerly of Thomaston Ga, passed away Tuesday November 8, 2022 at her residence.
LaRose was born on March 3, 1934. She was the fifth and youngest child of Jonnie Lloyd Hardy, Sr. and Unice Oneida Thompson. LaRose is predeceased by her parents, her brother Jonnie Lloyd, Jr., sisters Frances Pauline, Helen Drucilla, brother Jimmie and sister Jeanne Renee. She is also predeceased by her husband Reverend Fred Leon Herring, son Fred David Herring, daughter Cynthia Denise Davis and grandson Samual Elijah Davis.
LaRose is survived by her son Timothy Glenn Herring, his spouse Kimberly and their 2 sons Jesse and Braden.
LaRose attended Columbia Bible College for 2 1/2 years. After marriage and three children she achieved her Bachelors degree Cum Laude at the University of Maryland and began teaching in an elementary school. She later became a Title 1 Math Resource Teacher and earned 2 Masters Degrees in Education from Loyola College, MD which enabled her to advance her career and become a Pupil Personnel worker for the state of Maryland and she continued in this position until her retirement in 1999.
After her retirement, she and her husband Fred Leon Herring moved back to their hometown of Thomaston, GA where they enjoyed the company of family and dear friends.
LaRose had a good eye for decorating and kept a lovely home. She was a gracious host and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She also enjoyed serving her church, antiques, art, traveling and spending time with her three grandsons. She was elegant and refined, but would often surprise you with her quick wit and laughter.
Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday November 19, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Jacquelyn Diane Horner, age 59, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her residence.
Mrs. Horner was born on July 17, 1963, in Palatka, Florida, to the late Alfred Odell Johns, and the late Dorothy Lafaye Hancock Johns. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Johns, Wayne Johns, and Clarence Johns.
Survivors include her companion Jamie Moshier of Thomaston, daughters, Mindy Horner of Interlachen, FL, Katie Horner of South Florida, Tiffany Goulbourne of Marietta, sons, Brian Horner of Marietta, Mark Horner of Marietta, brothers, Thomas Johns, Alfred Odell Johns Jr., Eugene Johns, Jerry Johns, all of Palatka, Florida, Mike Johns of Milner, Mitchell Johns of Polk City, Florida, and six grandchildren.
The family will have a celebration of life service Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mr. David Jack Blankenship, age 59, of Thomaston, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Kankakee, Illinois on January 19, 1963, to the late Jack Oliver Blankenship, and the late Loraine Stultz Blankenship. He worked for the DOT as a Construction Project Manager and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Zebulon. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Dumas Blankenship of Thomaston, daughter, Quincie Blankenship of Thomaston, and sister, Nancy Ann Blankenship of Thomaston.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. from Emanuel Baptist Church in Zebulon. Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 3:00 p.m-4:00 p.m. at Emanuel Baptist Church.
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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Duane Dawson Jr., and brother-in-law, Norman Guffey.
He is survived by his sisters, brothers, and their spouses: Kay Guffey of Centerville, IA, Jimmy Dawson of Kaneohe, HI, Danny & Kathy Dawson of Pace, FL, Jerry Dawson of Nashville, TN, Tommy Dawson of Stockbridge, GA, Bobby & Cindy Dawson of Haleiwa, HI, Bonnie & Ceasar Edra of Hilo, HI, Cheryl Hayes of Palmetto, GA, Johnny (J.D.) & Kim Dawson of Concord, GA, Sandy & Johnny Sales of Stockbridge, GA, Ronnie & Cecilia Durden of Kennesaw, GA, and Shelia Dawson of Crestview, FL. Many many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may visit the family on Saturday, November 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the funeral home. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Cole Smith officiating.
Mrs. White was born in Clay County, Florida, to the late Samuel D. Fowler and the Late Lillie Mae Stoner. She worked for McDonald's in Thomaston for 20 years and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Fowler.
Survivors include her daughters, Vicky (Walt) Butts, Raphaela Blanco, Angie (Walter) Price all of Thomaston, son, Jose Blanco of Thomaston, brother, Steve Fowler of Barnesville, sisters, Cindy Waits of Flovilla, Terry Phillips of Florida, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home. Repass to follow the service at 500 Dogwood Dr. Thomaston, Georgia 30286..
Mary Frances Ward was born in Thomaston, Georgia on the 9th of October 1935, the first child and eldest daughter of James Morgan Ward and Mary Calhoun Ward. She relished her memories of growing up in Thomaston with her younger siblings Danford and Lanita. Mrs. Mann was a 1952 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and furthered her education at the University of Georgia Atlanta Division, presently known as Georgia State University.
It was in Atlanta where Frances caught the eye of a young pharmacy student, Charles Colquitt Mann, who was working in a drug store where she frequented the soda fountain. He would soon become her husband, and their journey would take them from Atlanta to Roberta and back to Atlanta before calling Elberton home in 1960.
Once settled in Elberton, Frances devoted herself to her family, church, and friends. Mrs. Mann was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Elberton where she was a member of the Mary Freeman Sunday school class and a past chairman of the Altar Guild and the Book Club. She also served with the Ladies Auxiliary at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Frances worked alongside Charles at the family business, Mann’s Pharmacy, for over 40 years.
A true southern belle, she always dressed and presented herself with elegance. Frances was a talented interior decorator and an avid gardener. She was a consummate hostess who enjoyed hosting events from Tomato Sandwich Parties at Cogburn Hall and Shoal Lily Parties at Graben River Farm on Broad River to the most lavish, formal dinners. Her cooking abilities far exceeded the most talented gourmet chefs. Mrs. Mann looked forward to playing with her many bridge groups each week as well as with the “Traveling Trumps”, a traveling bridge group. Frances was extremely musically inclined and played the piano live on the Elberton radio for 25 years. She could also play the guitar, trumpet, and ukulele. Her athletic ability led her to have a lifelong passion for playing tennis.
She was the devoted wife of 68 years to Charles Mann; the dedicated mother to her children: Greg Mann of Elberton and Julie Mann of Augusta; the doting "Gram" to her grandchildren: Mary Roberts of Atlanta, Will Mann of St. Simons Island, Ben Mann of Elberton, Grace Dejean of Atlanta, Pate Mann of Atlanta, and Charlsie Mann of Macon; the adoring "Grammie" to her great-grandchildren: Millie Roberts, Francie Mann, Bennett Roberts, and Patton Mann. Additionally, she leaves behind her brother-in-law, Edward Phillips of Elberton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Morgan Ward and Mary Calhoun Ward; brother, James Danford Ward and his wife Sylvia; and her sister and best friend, Lanita Ward Phillips.
The family will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home on Sunday, the 6th of November from 1:00-1:45 p.m. A celebration of Mrs. Mann’s life will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim McCollough officiating. It was her wish to be cremated, and the family is honoring her request.
Flowers are greatly appreciated by the family, and those wishing may make contributions in her memory to First United Methodist Church of Elberton, 132 E. Church Street, Elberton, Georgia 30635.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, Georgia is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Frances Ward Mann.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of any local arrangements.
Barbara Jean Wills Hutcheson, age 82, of Griffin, Ga., passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 US HWY 19, Zebulon, Georgia 30295. The visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with the service to follow at noon. The family will receive guests thereafter to continue the celebration with light refreshments.
Barbara was born January 9th, 1940, to the late Andrew and Helen Wills in Newton, Georgia. She was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church of Griffin, Georgia.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Captain Theodore L. Hutcheson, Jr. and is survived by her children; Danni Lynn Banks (Alan), Captain Daniel Ovaert (Lynda), Patricia Buchanan (Russell), Captain Theodore L. Hutcheson, III (Elizabeth) and grandchildren; Kristin and Trevor Banks, Tesha Sevier, Jaesan Buchanan, Alex and Dru Hutcheson; and six great-grandchildren.
Barbara was also preceded in death by her siblings; Joan White, Andrew Wills, Jr. and Douglas Wills.
Barbara will be greatly missed by many, especially Captain Samuel Gore, with whom she spent her final years, traveling and enjoying life.
In lieu of flowers, In Memory donations may be made on-line to Callaway Gardens or by mail to Ida Cason Callaway Foundation Development Department, 100 Meadow View Lane, Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822. This is a place where Barbara loved to spend her time exploring the natural beauty with her family and friends.
Mrs. Betty Jean Middlebrooks Adams age 79 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Thursday November 3, 2022, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Survivors include her daughters, Pam (Elvis) Padgett of Thomaston, Kayla (Joel) Burke of Thomaston, son, Steve (Rita) Adams of Thomaston, sister, Peggy Cleveland of Thomaston, grandchildren, Julie (Brian) Travis, Carly (Travis) Korink, Lindsey Adams, Justin Adams, Laura (Zach) Downing, great-grandchildren, Gage Hill, Keelei Olsen, Kendall Olsen, Kyndall Travis, Harper Downing, Soren Downing, Charlie Korink, lifelong friends, Donald (Diane) Birdsong, Barbara Deloach, and fourteen-year-old beloved pet, Buddy.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. from Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Upson Historical Society P.O. Box 363 Thomaston, GA 30286.
After graduating from Woodstock High in 1967, he joined the US Army where he taught turbine theory prior to spending 2 tours in Vietnam where he worked as a crew chief and finished out his last as NCOIC of a 12-man maintenance detachment. This experience greatly changed his life. The rest of his life was a constant battle with the symptoms of PTSD.
In spite of this handicap, he earned a Federal Aviation airframe and power plants license, an AS in Aviation Management, AS in Engineering at Enterprise State Junior College, a BS in Industrial Arts Education at Auburn University, and a PhD in Vocational Education at LSU. Dr. Twitchell spent his entire life learning and teaching.
One of the symptoms of PTSD was dissatisfaction with the many jobs he tried searching for something that fit his needs. Dr. Twitchell worked the following jobs for many different employers, motorcycle mechanic, carpenter, technical trainer in industrial maintenance, course ware developer, manager of eight technical trainers, electrician, and training consultant plant maintenance.
Thirty-five years of psychological treatment focused on depression finally brought the proper diagnosis, Dr. Twitchell was a male-to-female transgender. On learning this in her late 40's, she started five long difficult years transitioning. On finishing her transition, Dr. Twitchell moved to Georgia and started living a satisfying and happy life. After struggling for 35 years to find a comfortable way to live, she finally succeeded and spent the last 15 years enjoying living a life where she could finally be herself.
It was Dr. Twitchell’s wish to be cremated and no formal services are planned.
Mrs. Teal was born in Thomaston on November 3, 1950, to the late Charlie Leon Creamer and Monteen Short Arnold. She had served as a Sunday School teacher at the Congregational Holiness Church on Delray Road. Mrs. Teal loved her children and family dearly.
Survivors include her husband, Franklin L. Teal of Thomaston; a daughter Sharla (Bob) Craven of Thomaston; a son, Joseph (Lynn) Teal of Thomaston; four sisters: Carol (Jim) Taylor of Gray, GA; Janice (Joe) Chambers of Barnesville, GA; Terra (Tracy) Bass of Williamson, GA; and Tonya Jones of Griffin, GA; five grandchildren: A. J. Wright, Sara Elizabeth Craven, Nicholas Teal, Nathanial Teal, and Belle Craven; and four great grandchildren: Lucas, Liam, Lincoln, and Addison.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Martha June Turner Barfield, age 82, of Thomaston, died Monday October 31, 2022 at her residence.
Mrs. Barfield was born on January 28, 1940 in Thomaston, to the late Floyd Turner, and the late Mattie Lee Morris Turner. She worked for Martha Mills in the spinning room for twenty plus years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Allen Barfield, sons, Luther Ray White, Charles Keith White, and sister, Betty T. Albritton.
Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Tommy) Burkett of Thomaston, Ann Barfield of Thomaston, sons, Ralph Allen (Jennider) Barfield Jr. of Clemson, South Carolina, Robert (Renee) Barfield of Thomaston, Christopher Allen Barfield of Griffin, thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation at www.nationalbreastcancer.org and St. Jude's Children Hospital at www.stjude.org .
