MR. JAMES E. ELLINGTON SR.

Mr. James E. Ellington, Sr., age 82, of Yatesville, died on Sunday evening,March 21, 2021, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Ellington will be held Wednesday, March 24, at 11:00 AM, at Yatesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Gossett officiating. Interment will follow the service in Yatesville United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 23, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

Mr. Ellington devoted his life to public service. He served as a Yatesville City Councilman for many years and later serving as Mayor Pro Tempore. He served and retired as the Chief of the Yatesville Fire Department. He was a member of Yatesville United Methodist Church.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Yatesville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 192, Yatesville, GA 31097 or St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. 

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

Mrs. Erma Gloria Trice, age 84, of Thomaston, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Trice was born on April 15, 1936, in Thomaston, to the late Herman Lee Dumas, and the late Nettie Ellerbee Dumas. She retired from Carters and then went on to work at West Village as a cook, and she was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Frederick Trice Jr., daughter, Barbara Bell Hay, son, Ricky Bell, brothers, Robert Dumas, Harold Dumas, sisters, Mary Goodwin, and Catherine Dumas.

Survivors include her daughter, Deanna (Tim) Helms of Thomaston, son, Randy Bell of Thomaston, sister, Betty Hatchett of Pike County, grandchildren, Jodi Bell, Jennifer Shoults, Dusty Bell, Andrea Bell, Adam Bell, Jason Hay, Lauren Berryhill, great-grandchildren, Brayden and Baylee Burns, Janie and Jack Shoults, Jordan, Addison, and Kalaeb Bell, Kasen Hay, Jessie and Justin Latourette, Logan and Maddie Berryhill, and great-great-grandchild, Everlynn Bell.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

RILEY CHANCELLOR NUCE AGE 16 OF MEANSVILLE GA., PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2021.

Riley was born on May 25, 2004, in Bibb County, to Derek Chad Nuce and Diane Chancellor Nuce. He was a student at Pike County High School, was on the basketball team, and ran track and cross country. He was also a member of the Pike County FFA and the Pike County Christian Athletes.

Survivors include his parents, Chad and Diane Nuce of Meansville, brother, Colby Nuce of Meansville, paternal grandmother, Carolyn Lawhon of Griffin, grandfather, Lawrence Morgan (Linda) Nuce of Las Vegas, maternal grandparents, Brian (Ruth) Chancellor of Griffin, uncles, David (Ashley) Chancellor, Richard Bishoff, aunt, Rhonda (Lance) Landrum, great-aunt, Katie Fews, and cousins, Tori Chancellor, Alex Chancellor, Ella Chancellor, Shelby Ericsson, Dominic Agnes, Dylan Agnes, and Ryan Agnes.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Pike County FFA, Pike County Christian Athletes, Pike County High School ATTN: Shane Moore at 331 Pirate Dr. Zebulon, GA 30295.

MR. CURTIS RANDY FALLIN

Mr. Curtis Randy Fallin age 66 of Molena Ga., passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fallin was born September 28, 1954, in Thomaston, to the late Curtis Merille "Meg" Fallin, and the late Francis Lena Lynn Fallin. He was self-employed and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Craven Fallin, sister, Margie Fallin Conner, brothers, Ezra David Fallin, Joseph Lee Fallin, and Jessie William Fallin.

Survivors include his sons, Derek Fallin of Thomaston, Eric (Justin) Fallin of Brooks, grandchild, Trevor Phillips, and special niece, Salena Rose Fallin.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. DAVID LAMAR GOINS

Mr. David Lamar "Blue Tic" Goins age 70 of Molena Ga, passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at Eternal Hope Hospice.

Mr. Goins was born on December 27, 1950 in Griffin Ga, to the late Ervie Goins and the late Eva Bennett Goins. He worked as a mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Roy Goins and sister Grace Goins.

Survivors include his wife Lorie Goins of Molena Ga, daughter Jenna Goins of Molena Ga., son Judson (Laurel) Goins of Meansville Ga., brother Gene (Janice) Goins of Thomaston Ga., sisters Helen (Billy) Hagans of Fayetteville N.C., Martha (Raymond) Royal of Thomaston Ga., Linda (Wayne) Bailey of Thomaston Ga., Margie (Gordon) Watson of Molena Ga., grandchildren Jace Pate, Raylan Goins.

The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday March 7, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MR. EDWARD CECIL BENNETT

Mr. Edward Cecil Bennett age 72 of Salem Al., formerly of Thomaston Ga., passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral services will be Sunday March 7, 2021 Graveside in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Bennett was born April 26, 1948 in Mitchell Co. GA to the late Louie Edward Bennett and Lillian Hampton Thomas.

He was a retired truck driver with the Dunkin Donut Corporation.

Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Linda F. Bennett.

Survivors include his daughters, Stacy Washam and her husband Danny of Thomaston, Samantha L. Sellers of Salem,AL, sons, Thomas Chriswell and his wife Beth of Opelika, AL, Robert D. E. Bennett and his wife Daphne of Opelika, AL and Bruce D. Bennett and his wife Traci of Salem, AL, brothers, James Bennett and his wife Wanda of Thomaston and Ronnie D. Bennett and his wife Lelia of Stockbridge, GA , 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

MRS. LAURA CHRISTINE ADAMS

Mrs. Laura Christine Adams, age 85 of The Rock Ga, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Adams was born on April 27, 1935 in Alabama, to the late Edgar Maley Matthews, and the late Lucinda Sarah Ann Pike Matthews. She worked for the Accounting Department at Thomaston Mills and was a member of Vega Community Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth Adams, and son, Johnny Keith Legg.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Karen) Adams of Meansville, grandchildren, Sam (Ashley) Adams, Laura (James) Hutchins, Kyle (Kristi) Legg, Brandon Legg, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fincher Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

MRS. MILDRED ELIZABETH LLOYD

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Lloyd age 83 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Spalding Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Lloyd was born on July 8, 1937 in Yatesville, to the late, Albert Ross Dawson, and the late Maggie Dawson. She worked for Sheri Lynn as a seamstress, and attended Northside Baptist. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Vernon Lloyd, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Melanie Daniel of Thomaston, sons, Rodney (Shelly) Lloyd of Thomaston, Randy (Amanda) Lloyd of Thomaston, grandchildren, Jessica Daniel, Jake (Kasey) Daniel, Chandler Lloyd, Arliss Lloyd, Walker Lloyd, Lilian Pittman, Jeremy (Rainee) Lloyd, Joshua Lloyd, Jospeh Lloyd, Jonathan (Kelsey) Lloyd, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Pine Mountain Church of the Nazarene Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Amris Elese Bedford

Miss Amris Elese Bedford, age 10, of Blackshear, danced into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday afternoon (3/2/21) at her residence.

Born March 8, 2010 in Jesup, she was a daughter of Ross Edward and Marlee Walker Bedford. She had lived all of her life in Blackshear and was in the 5th grade at Midway Elementary School. At school, she was an Honor Roll student and a member of the Jr. Beta Club, Garden Club, and 4-H.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear and was active in the GA’s, Awana Club, the Children’s Choir, all of the children’s musicals, and attended the 5th Grade Sunday School Class.

Amris enjoyed taking dance lessons at Center Stage Dance Studio, piano lessons from Cindy Callahan, and she loved to sing. She also played soccer at the Pierce County Recreation Department and enjoyed playing golf.

She was the 2019 Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Community Bright Spot Award recipient and was the youngest member of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.

Amris was a loved and cherished patient at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She participated in school, fundraising, and Child Life programs while receiving treatment at St Jude. Amris was adored by the staff of St Jude and ALSAC, and she helped bring awareness and hope to many families dealing with the misfortune of childhood cancer.

Preceding her in death was her paternal grandmother, Doris “Nan” Bedford.

Survivors include her parents, Ross and Marlee Walker Bedford of Blackshear; sister, Alary Bedford of Blackshear; grandparents, Alvin and Pam “Jam” Walker, Jr. of Blackshear and Gary Bedford of Junction City, GA; aunts and uncles, Lori Beth Reeves (husband David) of Thomaston, GA, Paul Tucker (wife Star) of Zebulon, GA, and Trey Walker of Blackshear; cousins, Bickley Reeves, J. Thomas Reeves, Brooks Wayland Tucker, Leia Avery, and Jackson Avery; and many great aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

A funeral service will take place Saturday (3/6/21) at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 12-2 p.m.

The family requests the students in the Midway Elementary School 5th Grade Class to serve as honorary pallbearers. Please be at the church by 1:30 p.m. Please feel free to wear your Amris shirts or a purple shirt.

The service on Saturday will be livestreamed through the Blackshear First Baptist Church Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistblackshear/

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

PAMELA TUCK COPPERSMITH

Pamela (Pam) Tuck Coppersmith, age 75, of Thomaston, passed away February 28, 2021, at Providence Healthcare in Thomaston. She was born February 24, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI. Pam worked at Wal-mart in Thomaston for several years. She enjoyed sewing and arts and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Philip W. Coppersmith, Sr., son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Angie Coppersmith, brother David, and sister Marie.

She is survived by her children: Cindy Faris (Chris), Philip Coppersmith, Jr. (Regina), and Debra Costigan; grandchildren: Brittani, Tiffani, Jon, Philip III, Cody, Abby, Sydney, Megan, Michelle, and Angelo; brother: Tom and sister: Brenda; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A family memorial service is being planned and will be held at a later date.

MR. MARION CAREY GOINS

Mr. Marion Carey Goins, 81, of Thomaston, died Sunday, February 28. 2021 at his home.

Mr. Goins was born in Columbus on July 29, 1939, the son of the late J. E. and Mary Hand Goins. He and his family moved to Thomaston in 1966 and he was employed as an operator for Southern Natural Gas. He and his wife also operated the Country Heart Collections for nine years, where he served as chief operating officer.

Mr. Goins was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He was also the maintenance supervisor for the church.

Mr. Goins is survived by his wife, Betty Payne Goins; two children, Lynda (Frank) Jones and Marcus (Cindy) Goins, both of Thomaston; four grandchildren, Nathan (Jessica) Jones, Heather Carmona, Matthew (Helen) Goins, all of Thomaston, and Haylee (Bobby) Bandoji of Franklin; and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Christopher Frank Jones.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286.

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

MR. HILTON ROUGHTON JR

Mr. Hilton Roughton Jr., age 79, of Thomaston, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Roughton Jr. was born on August 29, 1941, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Mary Benton Fox. He retired after 20 years of serving his country in the U.S. Army, and fought in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his sisters, Mary Ann Roughton, Carol Ussery and Linda Faye Booth all of Thomaston.

It was Mr. Hilton's wishes to be cremated.

Coggins Funeral Home