MR. JOHNNY FRANK SKELTON

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. JOHNNY FRANK “BUCK” SKELTON,AGE 64 WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, FEB 17 AT 2PM AT MARY LIZZIE BAPTIST CHURCH. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN SOUTHVIEW CEMETERY.

BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ALL SERVICES

MRS. JEWELL D. BLEDSOE

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. JEWELL D. BLEDSOE, AGE 99 OF THOMASTON WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 11AM IN THE CHAPEL OF FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME. ENTOMBMENT WILL FOLLOW IN THE UPSON MEMORIAL GARDENS MAUSOLEUM.

THE FAMILY REQUESTS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS BE MADE TO THE TWIN OAKKS BAPTIST TABERNACLE, P.O. BOX 701, THOMASTON, GA. 30286.

FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

MRS. RUTH ELIZABETH MORRIS

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Morris, age 89, of Thomaston, died February 9, 2016 at her residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Morris will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. CALVIN SMITH

Mr. Calvin Smith age 89, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at his home .
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held on Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 2 pm in the Chapel of the Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Smith will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 until 8 pm.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. SHIRLEY WEATHERS-PERRY

MRS. SHIRLEY WEATHERS-PERRY, AGE 48 OF 352 TRICE ROAD IN THOMASTON, PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, FEB. 6TH AT URMC.

VISITATION WILL BE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 FROM 1-6PM AT BURDEN AND WORTHY FUNERAL HOME. A HOME GOING SERVICE FOR MRS. PERRY WILL BE THURSDAY FEB. 11, AT 11AM AT MARY LIZZIE BAPTIST CHURCH, WITH INTERMENT IN SOUTHVIEW CEMETERY.

BURDEN AND WORTHY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF SERVICES.

MR. BILLY J. JOHNSTON

Mr. Billy J. Johnston, age 77, of Thomaston, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Johnston was born on August 3, 1938 in Troup County to the late Ruby Lurlene and Glenn Posey Johnston, He is a U.S. Army Veteran, retired truck driver for Pepsi Cola, life member of the VFW and a Cootie.

He is preceded in death by his son, Joey Johnston. Survivors are his son, Thomas Johnston; sisters, Wanda Faye (Bobby) Roye of Senoia, Betty Elizabeth (Garvis) McKeen of Lagrange, and Barbara Jean Riggs of Birmingham AL; brothers, Glenn Joel Johnston of Lagrange, and Dan Johnston of Atlanta. 

Graveside services for Mr. Johnston will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to VFW Post 6447, 125 Veterans Dr. Thomaston GA 30286.

MR. SHELLIE WIGGINS

Mr. Shellie Wiggins, age 75, formerly of Ft. Valley, died Thursday, February 4, in Monroeville AL at his residence.   

Mr. Wiggins was born on August 8, 1940, in Bryson City NC. to the late Betsy and Joseph Wiggins. He was a Civil Service Material Inspector at Warner Robbins Air Force Base, and member of Livingstone Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Louisa Wiggins; daughters, Tammie (Bob) Rainey of Monroeville AL, and Teresa (Ray White) Wiggins of Byron GA; son, Eddie (Patty) Wiggins of Ft. Valley; son-in-law, Mike Majors of Thomaston; sisters, Janette Ludlum of Macon, and Nellie Bowen of Warner Robbins; grandchildren, Nikki (Nash) Austin, Casie (Jason) Crosby, Michael (Lindsey) Wiggins, "Little Eddie" Wiggins, Tammi-Ann (Aaron) Gentry, Ezra Wiggins, Kay Rainey, and Josh Dobbins; great-grandchildren, Kinsley Wiggins, Majors Austin, Bentley Wiggins, and Owen Crosby. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Marie Wiggins Majors; grandson, Landon Wiggins; brothers and sisters, William David Wiggins, Edward Wiggins, Ida Bell Wiggins, Claude Wiggins, Zeb Wiggins, Lola Wiggins Cota, Lilly Mae Wiggins, Bonnie Wiggins Shuler, Raymond Wiggins,  Marie Miller Wiggins, Charles Richard Wiggins, Wade Wiggins, and Betty Hyde.    

Funeral services for Mr. Wiggins will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Livingstone Baptist Church in Ft. Valley. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 4:00 PM in Crystal Hill Cemetery in Thomaston. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Livingstone Baptist Church in Ft. Valley.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Central Fellowship Baptist Church, Addictions Program, 8460 Hawkinsville Rd, Macon GA 31216.

MRS. AUDREY MAE JACKSON DAWSON

MRS. AUDREY MAE JACKSON DAWSON, AGE 72 OF 191 MLK DRIVE OF THOMASTON PASSED AWAY THURSDAY, FEB. 4TH AT URMC.

THE FAMILY CAN BE CONTACTED AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER, ANDREA DAVIS AT 524 NORTH HIGHTOWER ST.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE MONDAY, FEB. 8TH AT 11AM AT THE NEW LINCOLN PARK AME CHURCH. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW IN THE LIBERTY CHAPEL AME CEMETERY.

BENTLEY'S FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ALL SERVICES.

MRS. VERLIE SMITH

Mrs. Verlie Smith, age 87, of Thomaston, died Thursday evening at Riverside Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Barber will officiate, and burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Smith will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday evening, February 6, from 5 until 7 PM.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Thomaston, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

MRS. IMA B. LONG

Mrs. Ima B. Long, age 89, of Midway GA, formerly of Thomaston, died Thursday January 28, at The Suites at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill GA.

Mrs. Long was born on March 2, 1925 in Bryan County GA to the late Claude Edward and Eula Adrin Bashlor. She was the owner/operator of Midway Motel in Midway GA, and member of the Midway 1st Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. Long. Survivors include he daughters, Teresa (Don) Madak of Atlanta, and Patsy (Jimmy) Gill of Richmond Hill GA; son, James (Kathy) Hudgins II of Middleburg FL; 5 sisters; 1 brother; grandchildren, James Hudgins III, Serena Jones, and Laurie Teusaw; and great-grandchildren, Jake Hudgins and Caroline Hudgins.

Funeral services for Mrs. Long will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donation be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah GA 31416.

MR. SANFORD QUILLER

MR. SANFORD QUILLER, MORE AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS “FOOTS”, 72 , OF SOUTH ATLANTA, FORMERLY OF UPSON COUNTY, PASSED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH IN THE SACRED JOURNEY HOSPICE IN MCDONOUGH, GA.

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT 1PM IN THE GEORGE E. TRICE JR. MEMORIAL CHAPEL. INTERMENT IN THE VA CEMETERY IN MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.

TRICE FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. 

MR. ROBERT ARTHUR DELOACH

Mr. Robert Arthur DeLoach, age 92 of Thomaston, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. DeLoach was born August 7, 1923, in Upson County, to the late George W. and Mattie Lee DeLoach. He is a WWII Veteran, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1940 - 1945, with combat action in Okinawa, Philippines, and New Guinea. He retired from Continental Steel with over 20 years as a Iron Worker, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy DeLoach; sisters, Patricia DeLoach and Marlene Black. Survivors are his nieces, Judi Potter of Kennesaw GA, Teresa Schroeder of Austell GA, and Cindy Black (Steve) Perry of Columbia SC; nephews, Marty R. (Lesligh) DeLoach of Douglasville GA, Leon (Martha) Black of Camden SC, and Kenneth Black of Livingston LA; great-nieces, Jenny Lee Deloach, and Elishia Wright both of Canton GA; great-nephews, Dominic Harris and Jackson Harris of Canton GA, Justin Schroeder Athens GA, Tripp Black of Lugoff SC, Josh Black of Camden SC, and Michael Kocke of Columbia SC.

Memorial graveside services for Mr. DeLoach will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Glennwood Cemetery.