UPDATE; MRS. VIRGINIA CLAIRE DANIEL PARKER

Mrs. Virginia Claire Daniel Parker, 89, of Loganville and formerly of Molena, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Gwinnett Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Parker will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at 11:00 a. m., at the Molena Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Molena City Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Parker will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Friday from 5 until 7:30 pm.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

UPDATE; MR. BENTLEY CHILDS ADAMS JR.

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Mr. Bentley Childs Adams, Jr. age 84, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mr. Adams will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 4 pm at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Adams will receive friends on Thursday from 5 until 8 pm at the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MRS. VIRGINIA D. PARKER

Mrs. Virginia D. Parker, 89, of Molena, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Gwinnett Medical Center..
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

MR. BENTLEY C. ADAMS JR.

MR. BENTLEY C. ADAMS JR. DIED TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT URMC. FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME.

MR. JAMES DAVID HAMMOCK

MR. JAMES DAVID HAMMOCK, 66, OF THOMASTON, DIED SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 AT URMC. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD 2PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, AT THE CHAPEL OF FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE. FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS.

MR. MARVIN DOUGLAS GORDON

Mr. Marvin Douglas Gordon age 98 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday September 27, 2015 at Riverside Nursing Center. 

Mr. Gordon was born on July 14, 1917 in Bainbridge Ga, to the late Robert Boyd and Martha Della Gordon. He was formerly employed with B.F. Goodrich Mills where he worked for many years. Mr. Gordon served his country in the U.S. Army Air-Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Pfannkuche Gordon.

Survivors include his daughter Mrs. Sue (Luke) Stewart of Morganton Ga, son Mr. Doug (Susan) Gordon of Woodland Ga, sister Mrs. Margaret Weaver of Camilla Ga. 5 Grandchildren. 8 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Upson Memorial Gardens.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!

MR. JAMES ALTON "BUDDY" BARNES

Mr. James Alton "Buddy" Barnes age 75 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday September 26, 2015 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Barnes was born on June 25, 1940 in Pulaski TN, to the late Grady and Hazel Marie Barnes. He was a graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Barnes was employed with Honda Jet where he worked as an Aircraft Engineer. He was a member of Mensa International. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by his father Grady Wilson Barnes, mother Hazel Marie Barnes, brothers Larry Barnes, Billy Barnes & Johnny Barnes.

Survivors include his brother Mr. Tony (Debbie) Barnes of Thomaston Ga, sister Ms. Linda Barnes Jordon of Thomaston Ga, girlfriend Kerry Breen of Fayetteville Ga, many nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday October 4, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday October 4, 2015 from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Brightmoor Hospice at P.O. Box 1570 Griffin Ga, 30224.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement

MR. JERRELL (JERRY) DOUGLAS HUCKABY

MR. JERRELL (JERRY) DOUGLAS HUCKABY, AGE 73 OF THOMASTON DIED MONDAY EVENING AT URMC. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 2PM IN THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. REV. BILL BARBER WILL OFFICIATE. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 6 TO 8PM AT FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME. FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS.

MRS. BARBARA WALDEN

Mrs. Barbara Walden of Thomaston, died Monday Sept. 21, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

 

Mrs. Walden was born in Thomaston to the late Donald and Margie Marie Webb Sr. She was a security guard for Standard Textiles.

 

She is survived by her daughters, Angela McWaters, MaryAnn (Daniel) Coley; and son, Billy Walden all of Thomaston; brother, Donald Austin Webb Jr. of Molena; sister, Tammy (Martin) Colley of Columbus; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

 

Memorial Services will held by the family at a later date.

 

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Barbara Walden Memorial fund at Go Fund Me (www.gofundme.com) or to Barbara Walden Fund, 321 Hannahs Mill Rd, Thomaston GA 30286.

MRS. CAROLE GRACE COOK

Mrs. Carole Grace Crook age 72 of Thomaston Ga, died September 17, 2015 in Huntsville Al.

 

She was born in Thomaston to the late Earnest and Annie Grace Boyt. She was a Homemaker and member of Mountain View Baptist church.

 

Mrs. Crook is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Eugene Crook. Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Carole (Mike) Bridges of Lawrenceville GA, Catherine Elaine (Doug) Howell of Cumming GA, and Christy (Glenn) Williams of Madison AL; sister-in-law, Pat Boyt; and 9 grandchildren.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday September 20,2015 from 5-7 p.m

MRS. BARBARA WALDEN

Mrs. Barbara Walden of Thomaston, died Monday Sept. 21, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services will announced later. .Coggins Funeral in charge of arrangement

MR. THOMAS FRANKLIN DAVIDSON

Mr. Thomas Franklin Davidson, age 83 of Molena, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Riverside Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Thomas Franklin Davidson , 83 of Thomaston GA., breathed his last on Thursday September 17, 2015. Thomas or “Tom”, “Uncle Tom” or “Poppa” as he was lovingly known best,  survived his childhood love and wife, Earnestine Davidson by 5 years and a few months.  Tom  spent his life after serving his country in the Korean War by building a family and providing for that family. It reached far and wide and contained people not just by blood but also love.  His career was in Textiles and He worked 45+ years inside The “Martha Mills” in the Carding Dept.  He spent most of those years on the 12-8 shift in the position of Section Leader. He also had a love for small engines in his early years and spent much time repairing them for neighbors and friends.  Thomas came to fully trust Jesus Christ and  made that love publicly known by submission and baptism at Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Thomaston, GA where He and Earnestine were members.  Thomas served the Church in many capacities such as Treasurer and “grass cutter” and anything else that he was asked to do.

Tom’s life was mostly spent  in his favorite past time; loving and supporting his family.  He precedes two son’s  had by He and Ernestine, Tommie (Margit) Davidson  of Columbus GA, who have two children; Mindy (John) Tugman  and Matthew Davidson all currently residing in Chattanooga TN, and Terry (Lisa) Davidson of Thomaston GA, who have two children; Amy Davidson of Thomaston and Thomas (Tracy) Blount currently residing in Albany GA. Thomas has 3 great grandchildren; Charlotte Tugman, Myrikal and Zoey Jane Carolyn Blount. Sister, Hazel Allison of Thomaston and Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 20,2015 at the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home beginning at 2pm. Comments and Scriptural encouragement will be provided  by Brother in Christ, Deacon Mike Railey.

The Family will gather  one hour prior to the service at the Funeral home for condolences and  sharing of memories.

 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Upson Cancer Car, C/O Cary Pitts, 300 Upson Ave, Thomaston GA 30286; or to the Charity of your choice.