MR. THOMAS M. MORTON

 Mr. Thomas H. Morton, 99, of Molena, GA, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at

his residence.  Funeral services for Mr. Morton will be held Saturday,

December 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Oak Hill Church in Griffin, GA, with Rev.

John Nance and Rev. Vernon Ritchie officiating.  Interment will be private

for family only at Westwood Gardens in Griffin, GA.  The family will receive

friends on Saturday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Church.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston, GA, is in charge of all

arrangements.  Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at

www.fletchedayfuneralhome.com.

MRS. LUCY GRACE MANGHAM WARD

 Mrs. Lucy Grace Mangham Ward, age 102, of Lifsey Springs, passed away December 12, 2021. She was born in Lifsey Springs, daughter of the late James William Mangham and Essie Leamon Bankston Mangham Jones.

Mrs. Ward was a homemaker and a life-long resident of Lifsey Springs and member of Beulah Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for 50 years. In the 1920s, Mrs. Ward swam in the original Lifsey Springs pool. In 2016, she and her siblings were awarded a certificate by the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest combined age achieved by five living siblings at 485 years and 72 days. Mrs. Ward enjoyed traveling with her husband to attend his WWII 100th Bomb Group reunions. They attended ones held in California, Ohio and Florida. She also enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kermit Ward, step-father Henry Grady Jones, infant sister Irene Mangham, sister Helen Mangham, and brother W. D. Mangham.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Cheryl) Ward, Harold (Brenda) Ward, Diane (Kenneth) Denny and Mike (Brenda Whitten) Ward.

She dearly loved her grandchildren: Troy (Samantha) Ward, Jason Ward, Shannon (Lorran) Michaels, Keri (David) Stowers, Jennifer (John) Duncan, Lisa (Robert) Housman, Lee (Julie) Ward, Curtis Ward and Anna Ward; and her 22 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren

She is also survived by her sisters: Rosalee King and Virginia Brooks; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m., in Beulah Baptist Church, 7327 GA Hwy. 109, Molena. Chaplain Chris Hinson and grandson Curtis Ward will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, stjude.org/donatetoday.

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  

MR. JIM PORTER KELLEY

 Mr. Jim Porter Kelley, age 66, of Meansville, passed away December 7, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, son of the late Henry Johnson Kelley and Ella Virginia Crawley Kelley. Jim worked a truck driver and diesel mechanic for Ansco & Associates. He enjoyed fish, hunting, and drinking cold beer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Holcomb Kelley, who was his high school sweetheart, love of his life and constant companion for 49 years. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, K. P. Nance.

He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Michelle and Marcus Rivers, Misty and Kevin Jones and Jessica Kelley; grandchildren: Meagan Jones, Kellianne Nance, Rowdy Waylon and Rylan Drake; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit the family on Monday, December 20, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. 

A graveside memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m., in Moody Memorial Gardens. Pastor Heath Miller will officiate.

MR. JESSE PAUL "SONNY" VICKERS JR.

 Mr. Jesse Paul “Sonny” Vickers, Jr., age 73, of Zebulon, passed away December 10, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Athens, son of the late Jesse Paul Vickers, Sr. and Ludie Mae Drake Vickers. Sonny was a veteran of the United States Army. After being discharged from the military, he took a job as a DCT teacher and worked for both Thomaston and Griffin school systems. He left there to be a carrier for the US Postal Service. Sonny was promoted to supervisor, but eventually decided he liked being a carrier, and moved back to that position before retiring. He enjoyed shooting, hunting and watching TV, especially westerns.

He is survived by his wife:  Lynn Vickers; children: Kimberly Vickers Duck (Zach) and Russell Vickers (Karen); granddaughters: Ansley and Madison Vickers; and many cousins.

Friends may visit the family on Sunday, December 12, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. John Blackmon officiating.

Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

MR. ALBERT ORMAN SMITH

 Mr. Albert Orman Smith, age 71, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Smith was born on July 7, 1950 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late, Joseph Calvin Smith and the late Mildren Robertson Smith.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He worked as a Regional Manager for several years at Movie Gallery, then went on to work as a Security Guard at Upson Regional Medical Center, and then he worked at Sprewell Bluff.  Mr. Smith was a member of Thomaston First United Methodist Church.  He loved the outdoors and fishing.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Michael Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Louise McKinley Smith of Thomaston, daughter, Kelli (Jamie) Pitts of Meansville, son, Chris (Denise) Partain of Bremen, sister, Lisa Newell of Thomaston, grandchildren, Dylan Partain, Jonathan Partain, Kenley Pitts, Karson Pitts, nieces, Kristi Ellis, Donna Vining, and 4 great nieces also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.   The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Thomaston First United Methodist Church at 132 Cherokee Rd. Thomaston, GA. 30286 or the Thomaston Humane Society at 157 Wildwood Dr. Thomaston, GA. 30286.

Ryan Andrew Richmond Funeral

Ryan Andrew Richmond, age 32, of Molena, died Monday, December 6, 2021 in Upson County.

Ryan was born on May 10, 1989, in Jacksonville, Florida to Edward Charles Richmond Jr., and Debra Carter Richmond.  He worked as a lineman for Service Electric.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joyce Elaine Richmond and Ed
ward Charles Richmond Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Rule Richmond of Molena, father, Ed (Kim) Richmond of Middleburg, FL. mother, Debra Richmond of Middleburg, FL., daughter, Allie Richmond, son Bryar Richmond, both of Molena, brother Cory Richmond of Middleburg, FL., maternal grandparents, Sandra and Teddy Carter of Jacksonville, FL., numerous, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681

MRS. MARY "LIBBY" ELIZABETH THORE JOINER

 Mrs. Mary “Libby” Elizabeth Thore Joiner, age 55, of Molena, passed away December 5, 2021, at her home. She was born in North Carolina, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Thore and granddaughter of the late Olan and Dorothy Thore.  Libby was working in the cafeteria at Pike County High School. She enjoyed crafts and taking care of her family. Libby moved from Lithia Springs in 2012 to her “little farm.” She also enjoyed spending Saturdays at the racetrack watching her son race.

She is survived by her husband: Tommy Joiner; son and daughter-in-law: T. J. and Lindsey Joiner; daughter: Meghan Joiner; grandchildren: Gracelynn Joiner and Jaxon Joiner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Kenny and Linda Joiner, and Courtni and David Cartwright; brothers and sisters: Ken Cox, Vicky Guman, Phyllis Cox, Sam Cox and Louis Thore; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, December 8, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m., at Hendricks Baptist Church, 2233 Hendricks Church Road, Thomaston, GA. Pastor Jason Weems will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery

MR. PAUL GREGORY MARLOW

 Mr. Paul Gregory “Greg” Marlow, age 60, of Griffin, in Pike County, passed away December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Atlanta and raised in Riverdale, son of the late James William Marlow and Annie Ruth Bailey Marlow. In his early years, Greg was a self-employed carpet layer, then a plant manager at Formetal Company in Forest Park for 24 years and also for CCS in Austel.  Greg enjoyed going to the dog track, watching sports on TV, especially NASCAR.  He was a diehard Georgia Bulldog fan. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and all his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Keith Money and his son-in-law, Christopher Pope.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years: Donna Marlow; children: Matthew Kris Baker (Misty), Terri Michele Pope, Jake William Marlow, Kane Leslie Marlow (Meagan) and Tim Ryan Marlow; grandchildren: Blake, Bryson, Killean, Tylar and soon to arrive, Damon; sisters and a brother: Karen Money, Danny Marlow and Patricia Hinton (Ricky); nephew and nieces: Matt Money, Tiffaney Bayless, Kristie Hinton; brothers-in-law: James Baker and Steve Baker; several other nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends may visit the family on Friday, December 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Brother Claude Herbert officiating.

MRS. JULIE MICHELLE JONES GOOLSBY

 Mrs. Julie Michelle Jones Goolsby, age 50, of Cookeville, TN, passed away December 5, 2021 in Williamson, GA, surrounded by her loving family. Julie grew up in Pike County and graduated from Pike County High School. She was an entrepreneur who owned a children’s clothing store and a tanning salon. She adored her children and loved spending time with her family.

Julie was preceded in death by her father Johnny Jones, father-in-law Claude Bowman and her brother-in-law Greg Goolsby.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years: Mike Goolsby; children: Mary Michael Goolsby, Lindsey Grace Goolsby and Griffin Goolsby; mother: Angie Jones; sisters: Kris Perkins (Rodney) and Brooke Bartlett (Adam); nephews and a niece: Hunter, Levi, Ethan, Tatum, Maddie, Briggs and Beau; mother-in-law: Bettye Bowman; sister-in-law: Tammy Goolsby; and her beloved dog: Georgia.

Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, December 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Zahn.

MRS. LINDA KAYE PRESLEY SHEPARD

 Mrs. Linda Kaye Presley Shepard, 75, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December

1, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services for Mrs.
Shepard will be held Saturday, December 4, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the funeral
home Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour.  in lieu of
flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the
Upson Humane Society, PO Box 1152, Thomaston, GA  30286. Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. RICHARD D. GREGG

 Mr. Richard D. Gregg, 74, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 1, at Upson

Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services for Mr. Gregg will be held
Friday, December 3, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in South View Cemetery.  The family will receive
friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Friday from 1:00 PM until the funeral
hour.  Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements

MR. JIMMIE LOYD HARDY

 Mr. Jimmie Loyd Hardy, age 94, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Mr. Hardy was born on August 6, 1927, in Thomaston, to the late John Loyd, and to the late Amma Onedia Thompson Hardy. He worked at Goodrich/Uniroyal for 40 years as a warehouse manager.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby A. Hardy, daughter, Melanie Jones, sisters, Helen moody, Pauline Hall, Rene Nevel, and his brother, John Loyd Hardy.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie (Larry) McDaniel of Monroe, son, Greg (Amanda) Hardy of Thomaston, sister, LaRose Herring of Port St. Lucia, Florida, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. from The Gathering Church.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at The Gathering Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.

Coggins Funeral Home
321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
706-647-2336 fax
cogginsfuneralhome@charter.net