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.

 

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

 

 

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. 

 

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!!!!!!!!!!

 

MR. DYLAN MICHAEL THOMAS, 16, PIKE COUNTY FOOTBALL PLAYER

Mr. Dylan Michael Thomas, age 16, of Hollonville, passed away September 30, 2018.  Dylan was a Junior at Pike County High School. He loved all sports, but football was his favorite. He was a linebacker and running back for the Pike County Pirates. When he was younger, he played second base, catcher and shortstop for Pike County recreational baseball.  He was passionate about the outdoors, and a skilled fisherman and hunter. He especially enjoyed deer, turkey and duck hunting.  He was also an excellent marksman. 

Dylan lived life to the fullest.  He was a true friend, who never met a stranger. He was a loving son and brother.

He is survived by his parents: Darren and Shannon Thomas; sister: Ashley Westbrook of Hollonville, and a 2007 Pike County High School graduate; grandparents: Delcie Thomas of Davie, FL, Tom Thomas of Live Oak, FL, and Sheryl Burgess of Williamson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.

Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, October 3, 4-7 p.m., at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 4 p.m., at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 100 Lakeside Drive, Williamson, with Dr. David Couch and Pastor Stephen Dervan officiating.  Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.

The family would like for all football players (no matter which school) to wear their jerseys to the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a scholarship fund that is being established in honor of Dylan. For more information, please contact the funeral home 770-567-8642. 

MRS. JULIETTE THOMAS ALLEN

Mrs. Juliette Thomas Allen, 72, of Thomaston, died Saturday, September 29,
2018. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be held on Thursday,
October 4, 2018, at 1:30 PM, in the Molena City Cemetery. Rev. TJ Norman
will officiate
The family of Mrs. Allen will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
on Thursday, September 29, from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and
remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

MRS. MARIAH FAITH LUNSFORD HASTY

Mrs. Mariah Faith Lunsford Hasty, age 27, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 28, 2018, at her residence in Thomaston.

Memorial services for Mrs. Hasty will be held by her family at a later date.

 

 

 

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

MRS. MARY JANE AMOS MABREY

Mrs. Mary Jane Amos Mabrey, age 74, of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Harborview Health and Rehab, in Thomaston.

Mrs. Mabrey was born October 19, 1944, in Mayo FL, to the late Thomas and Mary Alice Amos. She was a member of Vega Community Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Wayne Mabrey. Survivors are her daughters, Teri (Tim) Boyt, and Lisa (Tim) Childress; grandchildren, Crystal Wheeler, Brad Boyt, Rodney McDaniel, Clint Boyt, Jacob McDaniel and Cory Standard; great-grandchildren, Mabrey Wheeler, Summer Wheeler, Autumn Wheeler, James Wheeler, Hunter McDaniel, Seth Winters, Payton Winters, Blake Winters, Caden McDaniel, Bryston McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, Aubrey Tucker Boyt, Olivia Boyt, and Jacob Fallin.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mabrey, will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, With burial to follow in The Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 1, 2018, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

 

MR. JAMES RONALD SHANNON

Mr. James Ronald Shannon, age 68, of Thomaston, died Saturday, September 29, 2018, at his residence in Thomaston.

Memorial services for Mr. Shannon will be Monday October 1, 2018 1:00 PM at The Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Rev. Emory Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Shannon was born in Georgetown, SC to the late Norman and Geneva Haun Shannon. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jimmy D. Shannon, Sr. and Buddy Shannon, sister, Norma Shannon Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Angie Shannon of Thomaston, daughter, Susan Shannon Martin and her husband Jay of Hohenwald, TN, sons, Ronald L. Shannon and his wife Jeanie of Martinsville, VA, Keith Clay and his wife Jennifer of Thomaston and Michael Clay and his wife Christina of Zebulon, brothers, William Earl Shannon and his wife Betty Ann of Georgetown, SC, Steve "Wildman" Shannon and his wife Vicki of Thomaston and Bobby Shannon of Georgetown, SC, eight grandchildren, SSgt Ryan Smith and his wife Tiffany, Dallas Jordan Shannon, Jarrod Shannon, Dakota Speas, Colby Clay, Abbi Clay, Eli Clay and Emma Clay and three great grandchildren, Zeke Maxwell Smith, Parker Conrad Smith and Jaxson Bradley Harris. 

Those desiring, may memorials to your favorite charity in memory of James Ronald Shannon.

 

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

 

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
706-647-2336 fax
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