Monday, October 15, 2018

MRS. BARBARA JEAN TORBERT HARRELL

Mrs. Barbara Jean Torbert Harrell, 85, of Athens, GA, and formerly of
Thomaston, died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Kindred Hospice at Piedmont
Athens Hospital. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Harrell will be held
on Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 PM at South View Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:30 until
1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The
Alzheimer's Association of GA, 886 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201, OR to the
Upson Humane Society, PO Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. DANIEL CECIL MOON JR.

Mr. Daniel Cecil Moon Jr., age 77, of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Providence Health and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be Saturday October 20, 2018 2:00 PM in The Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Moon was born December 1, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Daniel Cecil and Elizabeth Raines Moon, Sr. He was retired from Winn-Dixie Grocery Store a the Produce Manager and was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Dorothy Folds Driver of Thomaston, sons, Daniel Maurice Moon (Michael Garvin) of Lutz, FL, Dale Moon (Nello Perelli) of Georgia and Dennis R. Moon (Tammy Taylor) of Thomaston, brothers, Bill Moon of Lakeland,FL and Pat Moon of Florida, sister, Dorothy Parkerson of Newnan, GA, one grandchild, Kaylan Emily Gail Moon, two step-grandchildren, Margaret Woods and Melinda Roney, two step-great-great grandchildren, Quinton and Brianna Woods and numerous nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive Friends Friday October 19, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home. 

Memorial may be made to DaVita Dialysis Clinic of Thomaston, 1065 Us Highway 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286-2233.
 
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mr. Moon by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at www.cogginsfuneralhome.com.
 

DOROTHY L. BURGER

Dorothy L. Burger, 91 of Thomaston died October 14, 2018 at Harborview Health and Rehabilitation.

A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday October 20, 2018 1:00 PM at the family residence 101 Doty Drive Apt. B Thomaston, GA 30286. Visitation will follow till 5:00 PM.

Mrs. Burger was born March 27, 1927 in Superior, WI to John and Virginia Doucette Williams. She was retired from Sun Terrace, a lawn furniture distributor and was a longtime member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church. 

Survivors include her daughter, LaVaun Bussey (Brian Caldwell) of Thomaston, sons, John Burger of LaGrange and Ron Burger (Suki) of Yatesville,
seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and dearest friends, John and Jamie Holmes of Pike Co.

Those desiring, please make memorials to Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church, 
496 Jugtown Rd, Meansville, GA 30256.
 
You may sign the online guest book and share your special thoughts with the family of Mrs. Burger by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at www.cogginsfuneralhome.com.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

MRS. JOYCE MAE LEDBETTER

Mrs. Joyce Mae Ledbetter, age 77, of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be Sunday October 14, 2018 3:00 PM at The Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Ledbetter was born July 6, 1941 in Gwinnett Co., Ga to the late Grady Lee Ramey and Thelma E. Nichols Ledbetter. She was a RN at Georgia Baptist Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Emmit Ledbetter, and her daughter, Cindy Gail Kent.

Survivors include her daughters, Diane Walker and Sherry Driskell and her husband Chris, sons, Richard Johnson and Wayne Kent, brother, Jack Ramey, sister, Katherine Wilson and her husband Donald, 11 grandchildren, Petey, Beth, Amanda, Lisa, Heidi, Debbie, Sandy, Bubba, Tricia, Dylan and Haley, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
 

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

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

MR. JAMES MORELAND STRICKLAND

Mr. James Moreland “Jim” Strickland, age 67, of Thomaston, passed away October 4, 2018.
Friends may visit the family on Monday, October 15, 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home.  A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

MRS. RITA FAYE MCCHARGUE BRIDGES

Mrs. Rita Faye McChargue Bridges, age 58, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. 

Mrs. Bridges was born January 30, 1960, in Griffin GA, to the late Franklin Delano and Ruby McChargue. She was a Production Inspector.

She is survived by her husband, James Gary Bridges; daughter, Melissa Thrasher; son, Jason Bridges; sisters, Beverly (James) George and Robin Fitch; 2 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, William Frankie McChargue.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridges will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at Faith Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 12, 2018, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

 

Monday, October 8, 2018

MRS. KAREN ELOUISE COLLINS

Mrs. Karen Elouise Collins age 44 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday October 5, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Mrs. Collins was born on September 20, 1974 in Thomaston Ga, to Landris Kent Davison and the late Milwood Davison. She was employed with Aadvantage where she worked as an office assistant. Mrs. Collins served her country in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include her husband James Collins, daughter Megan Collins, sons James Collins II, Michael Collins, Jacob Collins, mother Landris Davison, brothers Bill Davison, Alfred Davison.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday October 10, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. from Silvertown Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Silvertown Baptist Church on Wednesday October 10, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

MRS. GERTRUDE RAHANANIAN TAYLOR RETIRED UPSON CO. CLERK

Mrs. Gertrude Lumsden Rahanian Taylor age 96 died Saturday October 6, 2018 at Carlyle Place in Macon Ga.

Mrs. Taylor was born on November 1, 1921 in Talbot County Ga, to the late Henry Thomas Lumsden Sr, and the late Brownie Mathews Lumsden. She was formerly employed with the Upson County Commissioners office where she worked as a clerk. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Thomaston First United Methodist Church where she was active in the Service Sunday School Class, and also UMW Ladies Circle. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands Stephen Rahanian & Carter Taylor, brother Henry Thomas Lumsden Jr., sister Louise L. Love.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Michele (Albert) Messer of Griffin Ga, Mrs. Deborah (James) Chapman of Macon Ga, step son Mr. Tim (Dee) Taylor of St. Simons Island Ga, niece Mrs. Cynthia (Patrick) McPhilomy of Talbotton Ga, grandchildren Mr. Matthew (Laurie) Mallory, Mr. Stephen (Jenny) Mallory, Mrs. Stephanie (Eric) Pingel, Mr. John c. (Jennifer) Chapman, great grandchildren William Truitt Mallory, Harper Mallory, L.A. Mallory, Roselind Mallory, Ashley Pingel, Joshua Pingel, 8 step grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Thomaston First United Methodist Church Chapel. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Matthews Family Cemetery in Pratsburg Ga, The family will receive friends at the church thirty minutes prior and thirty minutes follwing the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Thomaston First United Methodist Church at 132 Cherokee Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
 
 

Friday, October 5, 2018

MRS. SHIRLEY JANE YOUNGBLOOD

Mrs. Shirley Jane Youngblood age 77 of Thomaston GA, died Thursday October 4, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be Saturday October 6, 2018 1:00 PM at The Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Rev. Ronnie Barrow and Rev. Marc Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Youngblood was born November 15, 1940 in Juniper, GA to the late James Anthony and Velma Ruth Stringfield McLaughlin. She was retired from Quad graphics and a member of Valley Grave Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Mr. Herman M. Youngblood who died November 24, 2006

Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Deloach and her husband Bill of Thomaston, GA, Robbie Jones of Barnesville, GA and Wendy McDaniel and her husband Kenneth of Thomaston, GA, sister, Margie Bradley of Michigan, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

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

 

Thursday, October 4, 2018

MR. LARRY HOLLAND WILLIS

Mr. Larry Holland Willis, age 62, of Griffin, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at his residence in Griffin.

Mr. Willis was born on October 17, 1956 in Barnesville Ga, to the late Thomas Calvin Willis and the late Margaret Maxine Smith Willis. He worked for Thomaston Mills for many years. Mr. Willis was a member of Congregational Holiness Church.

Survivors include his brother Mr. Tommie (Donna) Smith of Thomaston Ga, many cousins also survive.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday October 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Greenwood Cemetery one hour before the service.

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

MR. JAMES MORELAND STRICKLAND

Mr. James Moreland Strickland, age 62, of Molena, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence.

Memorial services for Mr. Strickland will be announced later.

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

MR. CHARLES COFIELD JR.

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles “Charlie” Cofield Jr. will be held on Saturday October 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday October 5, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!