Thursday, June 11, 2020

MR. RICHARD NAPOLEAN DENNIS

Mr. Richard Napoleon Dennis, age 73, died Friday June 5, 2020, at Rivertowne Care and Rehab Center in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Dennis was born on February 18, 1947 in Underhill, VT, to the late Napoleon Richard Dennis and Hilda Mae Warner Dennis. He worked for Trucks Incorporated. Co. as a truck driver. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retired after 28 years as a Master Sargent. He is preceded in death by his father, wife Gloria Jones Dennis, brother, Frederick G. Dennis.

Survivors include his mother, Hilda Mae Dennis, sons, Richard Dennis of Thomaston, Wayne Dennis of Thomaston, Joe (Andrea) Dennis of Thomaston, brother, Robert J. Dennis of New York, sisters, Sarah Dennis of Vermont, Rose M. Dennis (Harold) of New York, Susan (Peter) Piper of Chicago, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mr. Dennis will held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from Upson Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Coggins Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

MRS. SYLVIA WATSON JOINER

Mrs. Sylvia "Syble" Watson Joiner, age 81, of Evans GA, formerly of Thomaston, died Monday, June 8, 2020, in Evans GA.

Mrs. Joiner was born on July 31, 1938 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Roy Watson and the late Marie Watson. She worked in retail management for many years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Sandra Johnson.

Survivors include her daughters Cheri Marie Joiner of Evans Ga, Cristi Joiner Cole of Evans Ga, son Douglas Joiner of Augusta Ga, brother Jimmy (Brenda) Watson of Thomaston Ga, brother in law Johnnie Johnson, grandchildren Jennifer Caldwell, Carrie Martin, Caitlin Watson Cole, Jonathan Douglas Cole, great grandchildren Tyler Caldwell, Jackson Caldwell, Alison Ziegler, Blake Canady.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday June 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Southview Cemetery.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

MRS. LORENE JANETTE NELSON HOWINGTON

Mrs. Lorene Janette Nelson Howington, age 87, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Heritage Inn Rehab Center in Barnesville.

Mrs. Howington was born on May 27, 1933 in Franklin Alabama to the late Calip H. Nelson and the late Lucile Wynens Nelson. She was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where she worked as a Weaver for many years. Mrs. Howington was a member of Thomaston First Assembly of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Reid Howington and two grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Patty (Terry) Scott of Talbotton Ga, sons Mr. Ricky Howington of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Gary (Debbie) Howington of Thomaston Ga, several brothers and sisters, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday June 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

321 Hannahs Mill Road

Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Monday, June 8, 2020

MR. RICHARD NAPOLEAN DENNIS

Mr. Richard Napoleon Dennis, age 73, died Friday June 5, 2020, at Rivertowne Care and Rehab Center in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Dennis was born on February 18, 1947 in Underhill, VT, to the late Napoleon Richard Dennis and Hilda Mae Warner Dennis. He worked for Trucks Incorporated. Co. as a truck driver. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retired after 28 years as a Master Sargent. He is preceded in death by his father, wife Gloria Jones Dennis, brother, Frederick G. Dennis.

Survivors include his mother, Hilda Mae Dennis, sons, Richard Dennis of Thomaston, Wayne Dennis of Thomaston, Joe (Andrea) Dennis of Thomaston, brother, Robert J. Dennis of New York, sisters, Sarah Dennis of Vermont, Rose M. Dennis (Harold) of New York, Susan (Peter) Piper of Chicago, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mr. Dennis will held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from Upson Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Coggins Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

MR. BEN JEFF ARD

Mr. Ben Jeff Ard, age 80, of Thomaston, died Saturday, June 6, at his residence.

Graveside memorial services for Mr. Ard will be held Monday, June 8, at 2:00 PM, in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Ryan Christopher will officiate.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

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!!

Memorial Services will be held on Friday June 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from Coggins Funeral Home Portico.

Coggins Funeral Home

321 Hannahs Mill Rd., Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

MR. DAVID EARL WRIGHT

Mr. David Earl Wright, age 82 of Thomaston, GA, died Monday June 1, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Wright was born on April 16, 1938 in San Diego Ca, to the late George Martin Wright and the late Jennie Elizabeth Thomas Wright. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and served the Lord as a Minister.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Martha Wright of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Beverly Dawn (David) Clark of Manchester Ga, Mrs. Candee Diane (Tom) Schriner of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. David Earl Wright II (Stephanie) of Locust Grove Ga, sister Mrs. Ruth (Commander) Warren of Thomaston Ga, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from Fellowship Baptist Church New Hope Campus, burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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MRS. VIRGINIA IRENE CANTRELL SPIRES

Mrs. Virginia Irene Cantrell Spires age 86 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mrs. Spires was born on June 3, 1933 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Henry Albert Cantrell and the late Fannie Sue Crenshaw Cantrell. She owned and operated Spires Clothing Store with her husband James and proudly served the community for over 50 years. Mrs. Spires was a member of Hightower Memorial Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son in law David Walton and sister Nadine Krepps.

Survivors include her husband Mr. James Spires of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Kim Walton of Dacula Ga, grandson Mr. Matt Walton of Dacula Ga.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday June 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home Portico on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Thomaston Hospice Foundation at 512 South Center St. Thomaston Ga. 30286 or to Pass The Salt Ministry at 208 South Church St. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

REV. D. EARL WRIGHT

Rev. D. Earl Wright, age 82 of Thomaston, GA, died Monday June 1, 2020 at his residence.

Rev. Wright was born on April 16, 1938 in San Diego Ca, to the late George Martin Wright and the late Jennie Elizabeth Thomas Wright. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and served the Lord as a Minister.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Martha Wright of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Beverly Dawn (David) Clark of Manchester Ga, Mrs. Candee Diane (Tom) Schriner of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. David Earl Wright II (Stephanie) of Locust Grove Ga, sister Mrs. Ruth (Commander) Warren of Thomaston Ga, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. from Fellowship Baptist Church New Hope Campus, burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home

321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

706-647-9681

Monday, June 1, 2020

JESSE JAMES MERRILL

Jesse James Merrill, age 28 of Auburn, AL, died Sunday May 31, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center.
Jesse was born on January 10, 1992 in Thomaston, GA, to the late Billy Merrill and Kathy Pace Merrill.  He worked in construction.
Survivors include, his mother, Kathy Merrill, brothers, Chancey Merrill, Gabriel "Gabe" Merrill, John A. Brown, sisters, Stacy Raybon, Angel Merrill, Marcie Atkins, aunt Sissy Merrill, grandmother, Shelia Sue Pace, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
It was Jesse's wishes to be cremated.  The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MRS. DONNA ANN BAUGHCUM

Mrs. Donna Ann Baughcum age 56 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday May 30, 2020 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.
Mrs. Baughcum was born on June 25, 1963 in Thomaston Ga, to James Donald Williams and the late Mary Ann Smith Williams. She worked for United Bank in Customer Service for many years.
Survivors include her husband Donald Craig Baughcum, father James Donald Williams, brothers Greg Williams, Brian Williams, Scott Williams, sisters Erin Williams, Laura Zackery.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Saturday June 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Southview Cemetery.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MR. REGINALD FORTNER JR.

The family of Mr. Reginald Fortner Jr. will have a graveside memorial service on Saturday June 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
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321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681