MR. WILLIAM GARNET "BUSTER" WHEELER

Mr. William Garnet "Buster" Wheeler age 76 of Meansville Ga, died Monday August 10, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Wheeler was born on September 4, 1943 in Griffin Ga, to the late Thomas J. Wheeler and the late Oma Pierce Wheeler. He worked for Thomaston Mills as a Fixer for many years. Mr. Wheeler was a member of Mud Bridge Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Tommy J. Wheeler and brothers Thaddus Wheeler & Larry Wheeler.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Geraldine Wheeler of Meansville Ga, daughters Ms. Patsy Michelle (Chris Dunnahoo) Wheeler of Meansville Ga., Ms. Naomi "Gigit" Wheeler of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Billy Jeff (Peggy) Wheeler of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Debra Adams of Thomaston Ga, sister in law Mrs. Jean Wheeler of Meansville Ga., 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday August 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. from Mud Bridge Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 1 hour prior to the service.

MRS. MARTHA LOUISE WRIGHT

Mrs. Martha Louise Wright age 79 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday August 9, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Wright was born on October 17, 1940, in Dover, New Hampshire, to the late Harry Augustus Davis and the late Echo Violet Noyce Davis.  She worked as a nurse and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, David Earl Wright.

Survivors include her daughters, Beverly Dawn (David) Clark of Manchester, Candee Diane (Tom) Schreiner of Thomaston, son, David Earl (Stephanie) Wright II of Locust Grove, brother, Donald Lawrence Davis of Dover, New Hampshire, sister, Billie Cote of Summerworth, New Hampshire, 14 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from Fellowship Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Advent Christian General Conference Penny Crusade at PO Box 690848 Charlotte, NC 28227 or ACPUB@ACGC.US

MR. DANNY RAY SWAILS

Danny Ray Swails age 30 of Griffin Ga, passed away Friday August 7, 2020.

Danny was born on July 31, 1990 in Thomaston Ga, to Kevin Wayne Swails Sr. and Tammy Marie Webb Colley. He was an avid reader, loved the outdoors and loved spending time with his son Aiden.

Survivors include his mother Tammy (Martin) Colley, father Kevin (Megan) Swails Sr., son Aiden Hester, brother Kevin (Heather) Swails Jr, step sister Harley Blankenship, step brothers Caden Blankenship & Cory Colley.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday August 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday August 15, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MR. MITCHELL ALLEN RIGGINS

Mr. Mitchell Allen Riggins age 70 of Molena Ga, died Saturday August 8, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Riggins was born on November 23, 1949 in Zebulon Ga, to the late J. Aster Riggins and the late Marie Matthews Riggins. He owned and operated Riggins Concrete Construction for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Danny Riggins.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Nancy Riggins of Molena Ga, daughter Mrs. Sadie (Corey) Simmons of Easley South Carolina, son Mr. Ryan (Jessica) Riggins of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. David (Angie) Riggins of Thomaston Ga, grandchild Tybee Marie Riggins.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday August 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from Jones Chapel Church Cemetery in Woodbury Ga. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday August 9, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m

MR. FREDRICK GARY JONES SR.

Mr. Fredrick Gary Jones Sr. age 77 of Wetumpka Al, formerly of Barnesville Ga, died Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Elmore County Hospital.

Mr. Jones was born on July 22, 1943 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Johnny D. Jones and the late Lillian Hooper Jones. He worked in Maintenance for many years. Mr. Jones served his country in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Leon Jones, John W. Jones, Robert Jones, Arthur Eugene Jones, and sister Glenda Amerson.

Survivors include his daughters Garnett (Darrell) Wilson of Tallapoosa Ga, Teresa Jones of Temple Ga, sons Fredrick Gary (Susan) Jones Jr. of Wetumpka Al, Lamar (Shelly) Jones of Bellchase La, sister Pat Cleveland of Thomaston Ga, many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday August 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.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 Wednesday August 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. MARION H. MCCARTY

Mr. Marion H. McCarty, 91 of Thomaston, GA died August 7, 2020, at his residence.

Funeral services will be Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 2:00 PM in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.

He was born April 20, 1929, in Ideal, GA to the late Elijah Lewis and Ruby Mae Harden McCarty. Mr. McCarty has lived most of his life in Thomaston where he was the owner and operator of his family-owned business McCarty Superette for 25 years. He was a member of Thomaston First United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Cynthia McCarty and Donna McCarty, and a brother, Lewis McCarty.

Survivors include his daughter, LeAnn Williford and her husband Larry of Buford, GA, sons, Ken McCarty and his wife Martha Anne of Thomaston and Brian McCarty and his wife Cami of Dawsonville, GA, grandchildren, Renee McCarty, Christy Fitzwater, Evan McCarty, and Kaylee McCarty and three great-grandchildren.

Those desiring may make memorials to The Gathering Church, 456 Hannahs Mill Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.

MR. ROBERT THOMAS KERSEY JR.

Robert Thomas Kersey Jr., age 20, of Thomaston, GA, died Wednesday August 5, 2020, at his residence.

Robert was born December 18, 1999, in Thomaston, GA, to Robert Thomas Kersey Sr., and Natasha Barfield. He worked at Zoe Pediatrics as a janitor. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alton and Crystal Barfield, and paternal grandparents.

Survivors include his parents, Robert Kersey Sr. and Natasha Barfield; fiance, Destini Moore; sister, Paige McChargue; and niece, Isabella Carter.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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

706-647-9681

MR. WILLIAM DALE TINDLE

Mr. William Dale Tindle age 63 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Tindle was born on July 26, 1957, in Cincinnati , Ohio, to the late William Granville Tindle, and the late Martha Jean Melton Tindle. He worked as the Parts Manager at Thomaston Ford. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Debbie Peaden.

Survivors include his son, Grant (Alicia Dawson) Tindle, brother Ronnie Tindle, grandchildren, Maycie Grace Tindle, and Liam Bryce Tindle.

Memorial services will held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARY "JEAN" ROBERTS GASKINS

Mrs. Mary "Jean" Roberts Gaskins age 89 of Thomaston, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home; 614 Peachtree Drive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gaskins will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston. The Reverend Bob Wilson and the Reverend Bill Barber will officiate. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Gaskins will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the funeral hour.

Mrs. Gaskins was born in Good Hope (Walton County), Georgia on January 17, 1931 to the late William Peyton Roberts and the late Erma Ester Knight Roberts. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Donald Gaskins, one sister, Louise R. Thompson, four brothers, J.W. Roberts, John L. Roberts, Thomas Roberts and Charles D. Roberts.

She was a graduate of Monroe High School. Following graduation, she went on to attend secretarial school in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mrs. Gaskins and her husband were charter members of Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston, where she served as the Chairperson of the Compassion Committee and on the Flower and Beautification Committee. She was a member of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club where she served as President from 1969-1971. Mrs. Gaskins also served on the Hospital Auxiliary Board as a Pink Lady. In addition, she served on the Thomaston-Upson Arbor Board. Mrs. Gaskins worked as a bookkeeper at Paulk's Pharmacy of Thomaston where she and her husband, Don, owned and operated the business together for over 30 years.

Mrs. Gaskins is survived by two sons, Ken (Melody) Gaskins, and Mark (Martha) Gaskins, both of Thomaston. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Maggie Gaskins, of Covington, Lauren (Jonathan) Hall, of Thomaston, Matthew Gaskins (Mary Ashby Ward), of Atlanta, and Katelyn Gaskins (Logan Kent), of Pensacola, Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston, 410 South Church Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286, or to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 208 South Church Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

MRS. HELEN DOWNS CROMER

Mrs. Helen Downs Cromer, 82, of Thomaston, died Saturday, August 1, in Wildwood, Florida. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Cromer will be held on Saturday, August 8, at 11:00 AM in South View Cemetery. 

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of the donor's choice.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements

MRS. MARY GAIL ALLEN

Mrs. Mary Gail Allen, age 73, of Thomaston, GA, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Allen was born on December 1, 1946 in Thomaston, GA, to the late Hiram Wesley Jackson and the late Jewel Teal Jackson. She worked as an insurance agent and was a member of Outreach Full Gospel. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Tully Allen and Lewis Moore, brothers, Stanley and Larry Jackson.

Survivors include her sons, Johnny (Betty Jane) Allen, Jimmy (Susan) Allen both of Thomaston, brothers, Terrell (Jane) Jackson of Thomaston, John McNulty of New Orleans, Allen Cox of Barnesville, sisters, Karen Thompson of Macon, Sharon (Joe) Harrel of Barnesville, Ann Lucas of Marietta, four grandchildren, Macie Allen, Andrea Blackstock, Robbie Blount and Angel Howard, seven great-grandchildren.

It was Mrs. Allen's wish to be cremated, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. WILLIAM DOUGLAS ALLEN JR.

Mr. William Douglas Allen, Jr., 73, of Meansville GA,, died Thursday, July 30, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Allen have been postponed.

Mr. Allen was born in Pike County, GA, on December 5, 1946, to Doris Bankston Allen and the late William Douglas Allen, Sr. He received a BS degree in elementary education from Georgia Southwestern, and taught second, third, and fifth grades at Rock Hill School. He later worked for and retired from Best Manufacturing Company in Griffin, GA. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Barnesville where he was a part of the Stephen Ministry, and he was also a Gideon.

Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Janice Storey Allen of Meansville; a daughter, Stacey (Peter) Paulk of Meansville; a son, Clinton Douglas (Kimberly) Allen of Griffin; his mother, Doris Bankston Allen of Thomaston; three sisters: Anne (Michael) Lavoie of Atlanta; Sue (Ron) Corley of McDonough; and Debbie (Bill) Wheeless of Thomaston; one brother, Tommy (Brenda) Allen of Thomaston; and one grandchild, Easton Garrett Burton of Meansville.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Gideons International, PO Box 1034, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements; Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.