MRS. SYBIL BLAKELY BENNETT

Mrs. Sybil Blakely Bennett, 82, of Thomaston, died Sunday, February 7, 2021,at her residence. 

Private graveside memorial services for family only will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed for friends to watch. 

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

MS. JESSIE FAYE COCHRAN

Ms. Jessie Faye Cochran age 64 of Thomaston Ga., passed away Sunday February 7, 2021 at Spalding Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Cochran was born on November 29, 1956 in Clayton Ga., to the late Ralph Callenback and the late Ruby Raney Callenback. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her brothers James Clifton Callenback of Toccoa Ga., Eugene Carlton Callenback of Clayton Ga., sisters Minnie Pauline Rogers of Thomaston Ga., Linda Faye Pitts of Thomaston Ga., Judy Dianne Callenback.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday February 9, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. NOEL JACKSON HOWELL JR.

Mr. Noel Jackson "Jack" Howell, Jr., 82, of Thomaston, died Thursday,February 4, 2021 at Harborview Health Care.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Howell will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MICHEAL L. BARTLETT

On Wednesday February 3, 2021 Micheal "Mike" L. Bartlett loving husband, father and devoted papa passed away at the age of 66 at St. Marys Hospital in Athens Ga.

Mr. Bartlett was born on July 16, 1954 in Macon Ga, to the late James Bartlett and the late Lura Albritton Bartlett. He worked as a Industrial Mechanic for 40 years and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Faye Bartlett of Byron Ga, daughter Mrs. Ashli (Brian) Morris of Jefferson Ga, brother Mr. J. Larry Bartlett of Macon Ga., sister Mrs. Rita B. (Tommy) Foster of Macon Ga, grandchildren Elijah Morris, Emily Morris, Ethan Morris.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. STACI LYN WEDLUND CARROLL

Mrs. Staci Lyn Wedlund Carroll, age 54, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Carroll was born on May 13, 1966, in Harlan, Iowa, to the late Ronald Wedlund and Shirley McCoy Muenzel. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her father, and her stepfather, Rodney Vlotho.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Carroll of Thomaston, mother Shirley Muenzel of Texas, son, Andrew Carroll of Thomaston, brother, Derrick Wedlund of Jesup, sisters, Gayla Sessa of Dunedin, FL, Rhonda McCollough of Knoxville, TN, Alicia Petty of Chattanooga, TN, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation at 270 Peachtree St #1040, Atlanta, GA 30303

MR. HOWARD STEPHEN RICHARD

Mr. Howard Stephen Richard, 92, of Thomaston, GA, died Monday, February 1,2021, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Richard will be held Thursday, February 4, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter the Rock Catholic Church with
Father Thomas Zahuta officiating. 

The family will receive friends at the church Thursday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ambler, Pennsylvania. 

Fletcher-Day Funeral home in in charge of all local arrangements.

MRS. LEOLA "MICKIE" SELPH PIPER

Mrs. Leola "Mickie" Selph Piper age 77 of Thomaston Ga., passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Piper was born on May 18, 1943 in Wheeler County, Georgia, to the late, Bill Lester , and the late Alice Selph Hulett. She worked for William Carter Company for 30 plus years in the sewing room and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Alice DaSilva and Rachel White.

Survivors include Karen (J.R) Smith of Thomaston, Diane Grier of Thomaston, sons, Stephen (Holly) Piper of McDonough, Craig Piper of Thomaston, brothers, David (Willa Ree) Hulett of Milan, Jerry Hulett of Dublin, sisters, Jeanette Kinchen of Alamo, Nina (David) Gregory of Dublin, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery.

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MR. DAVID BRADLEY HEATON

Mr. David "Sleepy" Bradley Heaton, age 73. of Thomaston, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home.

Mr. Heaton was born on September 14, 1947, in Thomaston, to the late Robert David Heaton Jr. and the late Florene Bradley Heaton. He owned and operated Heaton Plumbing and was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sister, Dianne (Jimmy) Butts of Dunwoody, nephew Brian (Jennifer) Butts of Marietta, great niece and nephew, Emily and Tyler Butts, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to East Thomaston Baptist Church at 206 Park Lane Thomaston, GA 30286.

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MRS. WANDA BELL HAMMOCK

Mrs. Wanda Bell Hammock, age 73, of Barnesville, died, Monday February 1, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hammock was born on March 9, 1947 in Signal Mountain, TN to the late Virgil Lee Bell and the late Thelma McMaree Bell. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Wanda was a devoted stay at home mom and grandma, devoted Christian who worked in the Sunday School Office at First Baptist Church in Barnesville for over 25 years. Wanda was a former secretary for 15 years at Barnesville Church of the Nazarene and former part-time cashier at Ruth's Cafe in Barnesville. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them, lunch outings on Sundays after church with her granddaughters, picking her grandsons up from school and making them snacks, birthday outings every year on their birthday. Wanda loved working outside in her flower beds, mowing grass and taking care of her pet chicken (Chicken Little). She loved sunflowers, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends. Wanda was always doing something for someone else and expected nothing in return. She had a huge heart that touched all who knew her and she will be missed by all.

Private graveside services will be held on Thursday.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 the family has asked that people attending the visitation practice social distancing and wear masks.

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MS. VIRGINIA "GINGER" METHVIN

Ms. Virginia "Ginger" Methvin, age 79, of Thomaston, passed away Mondaymorning, February 1, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Ms. Methvin will held Tuesday, February 2, at 11:00 AM, at Trinity Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Wilson will officiate and interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus at 2:00 PM. Ms. Methvin will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Trinity Baptist Church or to a charity of the donors choice in her memory.

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

MRS. DOROTHY CLARA GRIFFIN HAMMOCK

Mrs. Dorothy Clara Griffin Hammock, age 93, of Thomaston, died, Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Manchester Court Assisted Living in Conyers.

Mrs. Hammock was born March 10, 1927, in Lamar County, to the late, Newton Edward Griffin, and the late Rosa Clara Lynch Griffin. She was a homemaker and a former member of Mud Bridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Walter Alvah Hammock, and numerous brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Marci (John) Hancock of Snellville, Angela (Curtis) Lynch of Social Circle, son, Keith (Rita) Hammock of Franklin, TN, grandchildren, Brittany Hammock, Brook Garner, Kory Hammock, Justin Hancock, Bridget Lynch, Marisa Lynch, great-grandchildren, Dalton and Daelyn Garner, Isaac, James and Anna Diamond.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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MRS. CAROL GARMANY NIPP

Mrs. Carol Garmany Nipp, age 66, of Thomaston, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Nipp was born on October 28, 1954, in Thomaston, to the late Emery Leon Garmany, and the late Carolyn Ellington Garmany. She was a member of Christ Chapel. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, William Blair Nipp of Thomaston, daughters, Michelle (Tristan) Leverett of Junction City, Lyndsey Gray of Long Beach, MS, sons, Opie (Gloria) Waddell of Woodland, Seth (Brittany) Waddell of Thomaston, sister, Amber Avery of Thomaston, and 7 grandchildren.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

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