Monday, June 15, 2015

MR.JOE CLEVELAND ALMOND PASSED AWAY SUNDAY JUNE 14TH AT HIS RESIDENCE.

FUNERAL  SERVICES  FOR  MR.  JOE   CLEVELAND  ALMOND,  AGE  74  OF  92  AVE. K  WILL  BE  FRIDAY, JUNE   17TH  AT  1PM  AT  SHADY  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH. THE BODY WILL  LIE  IN  STATE AT THE  CHURCH  ONE  HOUR  PRIOR  TO  THE  SERVICE, PASTOR  FRED  BLACKMON  WILL  OFFICIATE.  INTERNMENT  WILL  FOLLOW  IN  THE  NEW  SHADY  GROVE  CEMETERY.
VISITATION  FOR  MR. JOE  WILL  BE  THURSDAY, JUNE    18TH  1  TO 8PM   AT  BURDEN  AND  WORTHY  FUNERAL  HOME  AT  215  NORTH  CHURCH  ST. IN   THOMASTON.
BURDEN'S  FUNERAL  HOME  IN  CHARGE OF  ARRANGEMENTS.

Mr. David Windham Ellerbee, 68, of Thomaston, died Sunday evening, June 14, 2015, at Golden Living Center.

Mr. David Windham Ellerbee, 68, of Thomaston, died Sunday evening, June 14, 2015, at Golden Living Center. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher Day Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Morgan officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery. The family of Mr. Ellerbee will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellerbee, a native Upsonian, was a graphic designer. He served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division in Viet Nam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge.
Mr. Ellerbee was preceded in death by a brother, William M. "Mickey" Ellerbee. Survivors include a daughter, Wendi Brook Ellerbee of Douglasville ; two sisters: Kay E. Darsey of Thomaston and Barbara Grace of Douglasville; and a brother, Carey Ellerbee of Thomaston. One granddaughter also survives.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

Mr. Ottis Jackson Hewatt Jr., age 83, of Thomaston, died on Sunday June 14, 2015 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Mr. Ottis Jackson Hewatt Jr., age 83, of Thomaston, died on Sunday June 14, 2015 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Mr. Hewatt was born on July 28 1931 in Tucker GA to the late Ottis Jackson and Thelma Frazier Hewatt Sr. He retired after 40 years as an auto mechanic and worked for himself and Crossroads Chrysler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Elizabeth Fields. Survivors are his wife, Alma C. Hewatt of Thomaston; sons, Jack (Debbie) Hewatt of Jasper GA, and David Hewatt of Acworth GA; Brother Gene (Lou) Hewatt of Hiawassee GA; sisters, Doris Stampp, and Janice Hewatt of Decatur GA, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mr. Hewatt will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday June 19, 2015 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Upson Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston GA 30286.




Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Dustin Abraham Reid McMaster, age 41, of Thomaston died on Friday June 12, 2015 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Dustin Abraham Reid McMaster, age 41, of Thomaston died on Friday June 12, 2015 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McMaster was born on August 28, 1973, in Colorado Springs CO to R.E. and Linda McMaster Jr. He was a stockman at Wal-Mart, and member of Pleasant Valley Church.

He is survived by his wife, Karen McMaster; daughter, Constance McMaster; sons, Samuel McMaster, Peter McMaster, Josiah McMaster, Thomas McMaster, Ezri McMaster, and Michayah McMaster all of Thomaston; parents, R.E and Linda McMaster, sisters, Rachel (Josh) Kerns of Panama, Rebekah (James) Wells of Ft. Collins CO, Hannah (Wess) Meeks of Bozeman MT, Mary Bethany (Winston) Glitz of Seattle WA; and brother, Nathan McMaster of Ft. Collins CO.

Memorial services for Mr. McMaster will be held on Monday June 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm at Hope of the Generations Church (Formerly Pleasant Valley Church).



Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MR. JOE CLEVELAND ALMOND PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH AT HIS RESIDENCE

MR. JOE  CLEVELAND ALMOND  ,  AGE   74 OF  92  AVE. K  PASSED  AWAY  SUNDAY. FUNERAL  SERVICES  WILL  BE  ANNOUNCED LATER  BY  BURDEN  AND  WORTHY  FUNERAL HOME,  215 NORTH  BETHEL  STREET.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Thursday, June 11, 2015

MRS. EMMA MAUDE CHARACTER MILLER AGE 79 OF 1476 HWY. 80 CULLODEN, PASSED AWAY THURSDAY, JUNE 11 AT BRIGHTMOOR HOPSPICE OF GRIFFIN

FUNERAL  SERVICES  FOR  MRS.  MILLER  WILL  BE  TUESDAY, JUNE   16TH   2PM  AT  THE  SALEM  BAPTIST  CHURCH.  INTERNMENT  IN  MILLER’S  CEMETERY.  REV.  HOPE  SMITH, PASTOR,  DR.   S.C.  CHARACTER  WILL  BE  THE  EULOGIST.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Mr. Danny Hoyt Williams, age 56, of Thomaston, passed away June 10, 2015

Mr. Danny Hoyt Williams, age 56, of Thomaston, passed away June 10, 2015. He grew up in Pike County, loved going to church, and attended Open Arms Baptist Church in Zebulon. Danny enjoyed drag racing. For many years he worked at Greg Holland Trucking Company. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Hoyt “Willie” Williams and Charlie “Buck” Calvert, sister, Marilyn Williams Phillips, and brother, Bill Calvert.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years: Joette Daniel Williams of Thomaston; daughters: Jessica Ruddick of Georgetown, TX and Michelle Williams of Thomaston; mother: Betty Williams Calvert of Griffin; sisters and a brother-in-law: Pam Williams of Griffin, Martha Jean Calvert of Barnesville, and Sheryl and Hal McGinnis of Jonesboro; brother and sister-in-law: Tim and Kathy Calvert of Zebulon; grandchildren: Madison and Geoffrey Ruddick of Georgetown, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit the family on Thursday, June 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Ison officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org, or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Edwin Russell Brazier, age 80, of Zebulon, passed away June 9, 2015

Mr. Edwin Russell Brazier, age 80, of Zebulon, passed away June 9, 2015. He was born in Zebulon, son of the late J. H. Brazier Jr. and the late Ada Elliott Brazier. He retired from Crompton-Highland Mills after 30 years. He then worked for Dundee Mills for several more years. He was a cattle farmer who enjoyed deer hunting and spoiling his nieces and nephews. He was a loving son to his beloved mother, Ada.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law: Janelle and Arthur McKinley of Zebulon; nephew and nieces: Joe McKinley of Zebulon, Sharon Steger and husband Ronnie of Milledgeville, and Kay Sawyer and husband Hal of Zebulon; great-nieces and nephews: Danielle Sawyer and friend Nick Metallides, Jason Bleu Flournoy and friend Jennifer Jones, Kay Hurt and husband John, Shana Needham and husband Kevin, Brantley Steger and wife Crystal and Chad Steger and wife Brenda; many great-great nieces and nephews; special friend: Debbie Pollard; and many other friends and relatives.

Friends may visit the family on Thursday, June 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m., in the Zebulon United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Ted Moody and Rev. Harold Sawyer officiating.

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Mr. Raymond Ricky Bell age 60 of Panama City Beach Fl, formerly of Thomaston Ga, died Monday June 8, 2015 at his mothers residence.

Mr. Raymond Ricky Bell age 60 of Panama City Beach Fl, formerly of Thomaston Ga, died Monday June 8, 2015 at his mothers residence. 

Mr. Bell was born on January 24, 1955 in Thomston Ga, to Erma Trice and the late Raymond Bell. He was formerly employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad for 12 years and also worked as a lock smith.

Survivors include his daughters Mrs. Jennifer (Jason) Shoults of Lynn Haven Fl, Ms. Jody Bell of Panama City Beach Fl, mother Mrs. Erma (Fred) Trice of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. Randy Bell of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Deanna (Tim) Helms of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Brayden Burns, Baylee Burns, Janie Shoults, Jackson Shoults, step grandchild Austin Flynn.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday June 11, 2015 from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local cancer car c/o Mr. Carey Pitts at 300 Upson Ave. Thomaston Ga. 30286.
 
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Leon Gary Tucker "LG" age 76 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday June 8, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mr. Leon Gary Tucker "LG" age 76 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday June 8, 2015 at The Medical Center of Central Ga. 

Mr. Tucker was born on June 13, 1938 in Alapha Ga, to the late Bethel and Alice Mae Tucker. He was the owner and Operator of Tucker Foods for 18 years and also owned and operated The Music Man since 1994. Mr. Tucker was a member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church where he served as an ordained deacon. He was an avid musician where he was a member of the Kirkland & Friends Band as well as the Hollanville Opry House Band. Mr. Tucker served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mrs. Sandra Gray Tucker, sister Mrs. Mavis Grantham.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Lynn McRae Tucker of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Benny (Laurie) Tucker of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Bobby (Kim) Tucker of Thomaston Ga, step daughter Ms. Michele Shelly Cofer of Meansville Ga, sisters Mrs. Brenice Brown of Council Bluff Ia, Mrs. Joann Grantham of Ozark Al, grandhcildren Mrs. Brittany (Robby)Kelly of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Tobin Lee Cofer of Meansville Ga, great granddaughter Miss. Aubree Kate Kelly of Thomaston Ga.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Wednesday June 10, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church at 496 Jugtown Rd. Meansville Ga. 30256 or to Mountain View Baptist Music Ministry at 2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.
 
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Mr. Wayne Lee Dover, age 76, of Thomaston, died on Monday June 1, 2015 at Golden Living Center.

Mr. Wayne Lee Dover, age 76, of Thomaston, died on Monday June 1, 2015 at Golden Living Center.

Mr. Dover was born on February 10, 1939 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Clayton and Winnie Lee Dover. He was formerly employed with Lafayette Nursing Home where he worked as a Nurse. Mr. Dover was a member of Holy Ground Worship Center. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic and did a couple of tours in Vietnam.

Survivors include his daughters Mrs. Susan (Toby) Burton of Austin Tx, Mrs. Sherry Teeler of Austin Tx, sisters Mrs. Helen (Claude) Ivie of Stockbridge Ga, Mrs. Mildred Tingle of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Audrey (Tommy) Blackmon of Barnesville Ga, Mrs. Linda (Ross) Reeves of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Sandra (Gene) Schofill of Fayetteville Ga, Mrs. Brenda (Billy) Schofill of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Vickie (Warren) Hansen of Jacksonville Fl, sister in law Mrs. Martha Dover of Thomaston Ga. 3 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday June 4, 2015 from 12-2 p.m.
 
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!