MR. FRANK LAMAR WHEELESS

Mr. Frank Lamar Wheeless, age 78, of Thomaston, GA, died Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Wheeless was born, July 12, 1941, in Thomaston, GA, to the late Milwood Wheeless and the late Flossie Mae Paige Wheeless. He worked for the Upson County Road Department and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Frances Juanita Gassett Wheeless.

He is survived by his daughters, Tonya (Tim) Ellis, Sonya (Mike) Birdsong, Stacy Wheeless, brothers, Edward Wheeless, Bill Wheeless, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the family will have a private graveside service.

Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MR. TERRY LAMAR LEE

Mr. Terry Lamar Lee, age 62, of Thomaston, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at Providence Nursing Home in Thomaston, Georgia.

Mr. Lee was of the Baptist Faith and served his country in US Navy. He is preceded in death by his step father, Mr. Charles Parkerson.

Mr. Lee is survived by his mother, Betty Parkerson of Thomaston, two sisters, Mrs. Linda (Tony) Murphy and Mrs. Wilma (William) Heard, both of Thomaston, one niece, Meagan (Wesley) Beach of Yatesville and two nephews, Brian (Kayla) Wheeless and Scott Wheeless, both of Thomaston.

A special thank you to all the Brightmore Hospice nurses and the entire staff at Providence Nursing Home and Upson Regional Medical Center who gave Terry such great care and love! We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts!!

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 crisis.

MRS. JO ANN BRIDGES HEWETT

Mrs. Jo Ann Bridges Hewett, age 74, of Thomaston, GA, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hewett was born, August 6, 1945 in Crisp County, GA, to the late Jeff Bridges and the late Cora Harden Bridges. She worked as a beautician and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hewett is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eddie Lee Hewett, son, Jeffery Lee Hewett, brothers, Douglas Bridges, William Bridges, and sister, Myrtle Tindell.

Survivors include, sister, Peggy (David) Holbrook of Warner Robins, GA, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Rd., Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MRS. ERNESTINE SHEPARD DUDLEY

Mrs. Ernestine Shepard Dudley, age 91 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Dudley was born, September 25, 1928, in Thomaston, GA, to the late Elijah Shepard and the late Willie Bell Turner Shepard. She retired from the Martha Mills and was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Buford Dudley, stepsons, Ronnie (Wanda) Dudley of Stockbridge, GA, Tommy (Stephanie) Dudley of Thomaston, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Ernestine's wishes were to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

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706-647-9681

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MR. WILLARD LESTER BOYT

Mr. Willard Lester Boyt, age 89, of Thomaston, died Monday evening, April 13, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and

remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com

MR. CHARLES B. CHILDS SR.

Mr. Charles B. Childs SR., age 88, of Thomaston, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Harborview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Childs was born July 25, 1931, in Thomaston, to the late George Douglas Childs and Lois Salter Chillds. He was a retired Supply Company Salesman, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mason, and member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Willis Childs. Survivors are his sons, George Douglas (Patty) Childs, Chuck (Lisa) Childs, James Bryant (Pat) Childs, and Phillip Benajmin Cillds; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Childs will be cremated with a memorial service at a date.

Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MRS. DONNA LOUISE GOODMAN

Mrs. Donna Louise Goodman age 60 of Thomaston, GA, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Goodman was born May 13, 1959 in Griffin, GA, to the late Robert Goodman Jr. and the late Catherine Blankenship Helms. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Thomaston, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include, son, Michael Andrew Billy Goodman of Axton, VA, sisters, Jenny Money of Griffin, GA, Angie (Lester) Helms of Thomaston, sister-in-law, Robin (Billiy) Peoples of Thomaston, several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the family will have a private graveside service.

MR. VINCENT MICHAEL DEPRIEST

Mr. Vincent Michael DePriest, 59, of Thomaston, died Friday, April 10, at

his residence. Arrangements for Mr. Depriest will be announced later by

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

MR. JAMES THOMAS "J.T." BROWN

Mr. James Thomas " J T " Brown, age 46, of Thomaston, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, in Cumming GA.

Mr. Brown was born June 11, 1973, in Thomaston to the late Thomas Bryant Brown Sr. and Hazel Rogers Bethune. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Chasity Elder Brown; daughters, Kirstie (Jason) Flournoy, Megan Morris, Lindsay (Thomas) Beddington, and Katlyn Morris (Kyle Gassett); step-father, Kimball Bethune; sisters, Ginger (Bruce) Smith, Kimmie Bethune, and Tonya Brown; brother, Bryant (Dawn) Brown; grandchildren, Kason, Kooper, Mason, and Bentley; nieces and nephews, Payton Elder, Heather Kilgo, Blake Brown, Dalton Brown, Rheana Armstead, and Lacy Wright.

Graveside services for Mr. Brown will be announced later.

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MR. FRED TRICE JR.

Mr. Marion Frederick "Fred" Trice Jr., age 87 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday April 4, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Trice was born on July 6, 1932 to the late Marion Frederick Trice Sr., and the late Vada Lee Trice. He worked as a painter for many years. Mr. Trice served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War stationed in Japan. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Erma Trice of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Deanna (Tim) Helms of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Randy Bell of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Joann Underwood, grandchildren Jodi Bell, Jennifer Shoults, Dusty Bell, Andrea Bell Latourette, Adam Hay, Jason Hay, Lauren Berryhill, great grandchildren Brayden & Baylee Burns, Janie & Jack Shoults, Jordan,Addison, Kalaeb & Kasen Hay, Jessie & Justin Latourette, Logan & Maddie Berryhill.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the family will have a private graveside service.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. WAUNITA JANE THOMPSON

Mrs. Waunita Jane Thompson age 90 died Sunday April 5, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mrs. Thompson was born on November 11, 1929 in Oklahoma to the late Roy Earl Neu and the late Addie Marie Vosburg. She worked for the William Carter Company as a Quality Assurance Supervisor for many years. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Valerie Glass of Senoia Ga, sisters Mrs. Wilma Satterwhite of Colorado, Mrs. Wanda Williams of Oklahoma, 2 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the family will have a private graveside service.

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

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MR. WILLIAM ROBERT "BILL" HAEGE,SR.

Mr. William Robert "Bill" Haege, Sr. 74 of Thomaston died April 2, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Haege was born on October 31, 1945, in Clinton, IA to the late Walter and Eloise Richeson Haege. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam, attended The Gathering Church and worked in the grocery business as a produce manager. 

Mr. Haege was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Carolyn Jane Gendron Haege.

Survivors include his daughters, Christine Rogers of Thomaston and Carrie Adams of NY, son, William Robert "Bill" Haege, Jr. of Thomaston, sisters, Nancy Haege and Linda Lodge both of Texas, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Those desiring, please make a memorial to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516