MRS. HELEN LEGG SALTER

Mrs. Helen Legg Salter age 93 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday January 15, 2016 at Riverside Nursing Center.

Mrs. Legg was born on February 13, 1922 in Zebulon Ga, to the late Walter and Ethel Minter Legg. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Salter was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Mansel Salter.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Connie (Marshall) Voss of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Judy (Norman) Walsh of Cairo Ga, 3 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.

 

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

MRS. GERTRUDE STINSON BENTLEY

MRS. GERTRUDE STINSON BENTLEY, AGE 72 OF 405 WEST MOORE'S CROSSING ROAD IN THOMASTON—A MEMBER OF THE BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME FAMILY—PASSED AWAY TUESDAY, JAN. 12TH AT HERITAGE HEALTHCARE OF MACON.

THE FAMILY CAN BE CONTACTED AT THE RESIDENCE.

THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY, JAN 15TH 5 TO 7PM AT BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH AT 12 NOON AT THE GREATER MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF THOMASTON. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN THE BENTLEY—CARSON CEMETERY IN REYNOLDS, GA. PASTOR CHARLES E. REEVES WILL OFFICIATE.

BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME OF THOMASTON IS IN CHARGE OF ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE HER HUSBAND, J.E. BENTLEY JR. OF THOMASTON.  

MRS. MADELYN HICKMON COLLINS

Mrs. Madelyn Hickmon Collins, 98, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, January 13th, 2016.
Funeral services for Mrs. Collins will be held on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery.
The family of Mrs. Collins will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday from 1 pm until the funeral hour.
Mrs. Collins was born in Effingham County on November 21st, 1917, a daughter of the late George W. Hickmon and Neppie Webb Hickmon. She was a 1934 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute.
Mrs. Collins and her husband, the late Williams Harris Collins, Sr., owned and operated the Collins ABC Grocery Store for many years.
Mrs. Collins was a charter member of the Trinity Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years. She had been a member and director of the local Women's Missionary Union and took an active role in the state organization. She was also a member of the Woodmen of the World.,
Mrs. Collins is survived by a daughter, Harriett C. Raines of Yatesville; a son, William Harris "Billy" (JoAnn) Collins, Jr., of Lincolnton; a brother, James Hickmon of Atlanta; eight grandchildren, Bill Collins of Yatesville, Chris (Angie) Collins of Lincolnton, Laurie (Eric) Larson of Evans, Karen (Thomas) Howell of Thomaston, Elizabeth Leavitt of Thomaston, Melissa Iacobellis of Seattle, WA, James (Rachel) Collins of Stone Mountain and Alan (Gina) Collins of Saint Louis, MO; and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley C. Leavitt and a son, James H. Collins. 
Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 410 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 32086.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. LEWIS ARNOLD MOORE

Mr. Lewis Arnold Moore, age 64, of Thomaston died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. 

Memorial Services for Mr. Moore will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

MRS. MARJORIE AVERY CHAPMAN

Mrs. Marjorie Avery Chapman, age 89, of Thomaston died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her residence.
Mrs. Chapman was born on June 16, 1926 to the late Enoch and Sheldon Inez Avery. She was formerly employed with the William Carter Company where she worked as a seamstress for many years. Mrs. Chapman was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Mr. Milton Chapman of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Lynn (Ronald) Adams of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Cathy (Deno) Trentman of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. Wayne (Robin) Avery of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Faye Cannon of Augusta Ga, 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Friday January 15, 2016 from 10-11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to East Thomaston Baptist Church at 206 Park Lane Thomaston Ga, 30286 or to Homestead Hospice at 49 Spring St. Newnan Ga. 30263.

 

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

MR. JOSEPH ALTON "JOE" CREWS

Mr. Joseph Alton "Joe" Crews, age 73, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Crews was born on August 29, 1942 in Thomaston to the late Inez and Royal Crews. He was a sales representative for Keebler.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Crews ; sons, Al (Cindy) Crews, Tony (Lori) Crews; brother, Ray Crews; sister, Donna Wheeless; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren all of Thomaston.

Graveside services for Mr. Crews will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

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MR. SHIRDON LANE PARKER

Mr. Shirdon Lane Parker age 66 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at The Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Mr. Parker was born on May 2, 1949 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Jesse and Aline Duke Parker. He was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where he worked for many years. Mr. Parker was a member of United Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cynthia Joanne Garner.

Survivors include his son Mr. Robert L. Parker of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Ann (Larry) Dawson of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Kay (Donald) Carr of Thomaston Ga, Grandchildren Candace Garner, great grandchildren Ansley Wells, Gracie Garner.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday January 14, 2016 from 4-6 p.m.

 

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

MRS. BARBARA PARTRIDGE ROGERS

Mrs. Barbara Partridge Rogers, age 75, of Thomaston, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Rogers was born in Thomaston on February 18, 1940 to the late Johnnie Mae and Claude "A.C." Partridge. She retired as a telephone operator for Alltell, and was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Clifton Rogers. Survivors are her daughter, June Vermeer of Thomaston; sons, Jimmy (Jennifer) Rogers, and Jeffery (April) Rogers both of Thomaston; sister, Annette Partridge Trice of Thomaston;  6 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Upson Cancer Car, c/o Cary Pitts, 300 Upson Ave, Thomaston GA. 30286.

MRS. SUE DAVIS THRASHER

MRS. SUE DAVIS THRASHER, AGE 66 OF THOMASTON, DIED FRIDAY MORNING AT HER RESIDENCE. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER BY FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME.

MRS. JOHNNIE SUE HURSTON TYLER

Mrs. Johnnie Sue Hurston Tyler age 72 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday January 7, 2016 at her residence. 

Mrs. Tyler was born on April 12, 1943 in Walker County GA, to the late John William and Rosa Mae Hurston. She was a member of the Thomaston First Methodist Church and it's UMW group.

She is survived by her husband, Donnie W. Tyler; daughters, Kaki M. (Steve) Heath of Athens, and Shawn (Brent) Daniel of Thomaston; sons, Brent (Jessica) McDaniel of Macon, and Shannon (Erica) Tyler of Barnesville; sisters, Bobbie Hill of Thomaston, Linda (Ray) Hammond of Ardmore OK, and Glenda Marshal of Cleveland GA; grandchildren, Landon Heath, Mary Grace Heath, Elli Heath, Palmer Heath, Jonathan McDaniel, Drew McDaniel, Larson McDaniel, Cole McDaniel, Bennett Pardue, Avery Pardue, Chase Daniel, Ben Daniel, Zack Tyler, Kenley Tyler, and Cullen Tyler. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Tyler will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Thomaston First Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations may be made to the Thomaston First Methodist Church, 132 Cherokee Rd. Thomaston GA 30286 or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. Lilburn GA 30047.

MRS. MARY JUNE WADSWORTH

Mrs. Mary June Wadsworth, age 79, of Butler, GA,  died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at her residence. 

She was born on May 26, 1936, in Thomaston to the late Wilson and Sarah McLemore. She was a clerk at Alan's store and of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Debra Robinson of Butler Ga, son Mr. Michael Watson of Oglethorpe Ga, brothers Mr. Kenneth (Sadaka) McLemore of Las Vegas NV, Mr. Maynard (Patsy) McLemore of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Joanne Hall of Reynolds Ga. 4 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday January 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Thursday January 7, 2016 from 1-3 p.m.

 

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

MRS. NANCY RUTH JENKINS

MRS. NANCY RUTH JENKINS, AGE 91, OF MILLEDGEVILLE AND FORMERLY OF THOMASTON, DIED MONDAY AT THE GREEN ACRES HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER IN MILLEDGEVILLE.

A VISITATION IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JAN. 7 , 5 TO 7PM AT WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME IN MILLEDGEVILLE.

FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY, JAN. 8 IN THE CHAPEL OF FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME WITH INTERMENT IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY A DAUGHTER, MRS. JEAN HUGULEY OF MILLEDGEVILLE. ONE GRANDCHILD AND TWO GREAT GRANDCHILDREN ALSO SURVIVE.