MR. JOHNNY LAMAR HELMS

Mr. Johnny Lamar Helms, age 70, of Thomaston, died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Helms was born on December 14, 1945, in Upson County, to the late Henry Aldean Helms and the late Marion Gertrude Dean Helms. He was formerly employed with Keadle Lumber Company where he worked in sales. Mr. Helms was a retired Major with the U.S. Army having served 21 years. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Sylvia Helms of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Deana (Scott) Weaver of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Kim (Steven) Boyd of Thomaston Ga, sons Mr. Andy (Susie) Helms of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Walter (Kaylee) Vining Jr. of Macon Ga, brothers Mr. Fred Helms of Lawrenceville Ga, Mr. Ted Helms of Decatur Ga, Mr. Sammy (Janice) Helms of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Tim (Deana) Helms of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Sylvia Tucker of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Elizabeth (Jerry) Hewitt of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Pam (David) Boyt of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Brenda Barfield of Meansville Ga, grandchildren Jonathan Helms, Tyler Helms, Andrew Helms, Hannah Weaver, Jackson Vining , Katalyn Vining, Abigale Boyd, great grandchildren Gage, Jake, Camdyn.

Funeral services for Mr. Helms will be held on Saturday April 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday April 1, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church at 3133 Crest Highway Thomaston Ga. 30286.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR. JOHNNY EARNEST TEAL

Mr. Johnny Earnest Teal, age 80, of Yatesville, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Teal was born May 27, 1936, in Molena GA, to the late Joe and Effie Long Teal JR. He retired from Thomaston Mills and Westek Mills as a Loom Fixer.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Teal of Yatesville; 4 sons; sister, Holly V. Thomas of The Rock; brothers, Gary (Dedra) Teal of Sylvania GA,, and Franklin Lamar (Teresa) Teal of Thomaston; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, sister, and brothers; Dorothy Teal, William Teal, Ezra Teal, Joel Teal, Herman Teal, and Terrel Teal.

Funeral services for Mr. Teal will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. MARVIN GWYN KING

Mr. Marvin Gwyn King age 78, of Molena, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at The Hope House in Griffin.
Funeral services for Mr. King will be held on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at 3:00 PM at the Beulah Baptist Church in Molena. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family of Mr. King will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday from 7 until 8 PM.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. TERRELL TALMADGE BLOODWORTH

Mr. Terrell Talmadge Bloodwoorth, age 75, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his residence.

Mr. Bloodworth was born May 13, 1941 in Taylor County to the late Charlie and Essie Bloodworth. He worked for the  GA DOT, Thomaston Mills, and retired from Martha Mills.

Survivors are his daughter, Cindy (Gaylon) Culverhouse; son, Tony (Angela) Bloodworth; and sister, Irene Watkins all of Thomaston; grandchildren, Daniel Culverhouse, Tina Culverhouse, Jason Wainwright, and Brittney Bloodworth; great-grandchildren, Camden and Ray Ray. 

Memorial services for Mr. Bloodworth will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 2, 2107 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. RONALD WAYNE COVENTRY

Mr. Ronald Wayne Coventry, age 82, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Coventry was born January 29, 1935, in Pike County to the late Edwin E. and Reedy Frances Coventry JR. He was an Electrician for the Thomaston Mills.

He is survived by his nephews, Butch Coventry of Warner Robbins, and Tim (April) Littlejohn of Yatesville.

Memorial services for Mr. Coventry will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105, or www.stjude.org/give.

MR. BENTLEY CLIFTON COVENTRY

Mr. Bentley Clifton Coventry age 65 of Bonaire Ga, died Saturday March 25, 2017 at Pine Pointe Hospice.

Mr. Coventry was born on April 26, 1951 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Edwin and Martha Brooks Coventry. He was employed with Crown Cork and Seal where he worked as a steel worker. Mr. Coventry was preceded in death by his wife Mary Key Coventry.

Survivors include his daughters Mrs. Kristy (James) Tanton of Cochran Ga, Mrs. Angela Coventry of Bonaire Ga, brother Mr. Butch Coventry of Byron Ga, 7 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild. 

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.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 Tuesday March 28, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR. JARROD GIBSON TRICE

Mr. Jarrod Gibson Trice age 37 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday March 25, 2017 at his residence. 

Mr. Trice was born on November 2, 1979 in Thomaston Ga, to Beverly Blackmon Trice and the late Rufus Gibson Trice. He worked as an auto technician for several years.

Survivors include his mother Mrs. Beverly Trice of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. Nathan Hutto of Cochran Ga, grandparents Mr. Tommy (Audrey) Blackmon of Barnesville Ga, Mrs. Jean Hutto of Cochran Ga, aunt Mrs. Iris Brand of Warner Robins Ga, Mr. Keith Hutto of Cochran Ga, aunt Mrs. Angie (Doug) Starr of High Falls Ga, aunt Mrs. Lynne (Alan) Parks of Stockbridge Ga, aunt Mrs. Lorie Huff of Cochran Ga.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Monday March 27, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DR. HAZEL CALDWELL COTNEY

DR. HAZEL CALDWELL COTNEY, 86 OF THOMASTON, DIED FRIDAY. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH, 3PM AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF THOMASTON WITH BURIAL IN SOUTH VIEW CEMETERY. VISITATION SATURDAY 5 TILL 7PM AT FLETCHER-DAY FUNERAL HOME.

MRS. ANGELA JEAN HEATON HOWELL

Mrs. Angela Jean Heaton Howell age 58 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Mrs. Howell was born on August 4, 1958 in Thomaston Ga, to Evie Pearl Bond Heaton and the late James Alvin Heaton. She was employed with Upson Regional Medical Center where she worked as a nurse for 30 years.

Survivors include her husband Mr. Al Howell of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Heather (Josh) Hall of Calhoun Ga, sons Mr. Ryan Martin of Athens Ga, Mr. Blake (Sarah) Howell of Athens Ga, mother Mrs. Evie Heaton of Thomaston Ga, brother Mr. Terry Heaton of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Donna Kendrick of Grayson Ga, 4 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 24, 2017 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 Thursday March 23, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE FATHER OF DR. BEN WILLIAMS OF THOMASTON HAS PASSED AWAY

Mr. Julian Paul Williams, 89, of West Point, Georgia passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at EAMC Lanier Nursing Home.

Mr. Williams was born Monday, August 15, 1927, in Harris County, Georgia the son of the late Rueben Williams and Louise Hadley Williams.  He graduated from West Point High School and West Georgia College serving in the U. S. Navy during World War II and The Korean War.  Mr. Williams was employed by Zachry Brothers, T. J. Beall Company and retired from George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital as Internal Auditor in 1992.  Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Edwin R. Williams.  Mr. Williams was a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Point.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Faye Barber Williams; his children, Dr. Benjamin P. (Tammie) Williams of Thomaston, Georgia and Daniel B. Williams of Carrollton, Georgia; four grandchildren, Ryan Williams of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Jonathan Williams of Atlanta, Georgia, Lauren Williams of Washington, DC, and Nicole Williams of Thomaston, Georgia; two brothers-in-law, John W. (Trudy) Barber and R. Michael (Linda) Barber: three nieces and one nephew.

The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the staffs of EAMC Lanier Hospital, EAMC Lanier Nursing Home and Chattahoochee Hospice for their kindness and support.

Graveside services will be held Monday, March 20, 2017, at 11:00 AM EDT in Marseilles Cemetery, West Point, Georgia.  The family will greet friends Monday afternoon in the Zachry Center of the First United Methodist Church of West Point from 1:00 PM EDT until 2:00 PM EDT with a memorial service following in the Sanctuary of the Church.  Reverend John Mattox will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 306 East 7^th Street, West Point, Georgia 31833 or Chattahoochee Hospice, 6 Medical Park North, Valley, Alabama 36854.

For online condolences please visit our website at www.blufftonfuneralservices.com.

Services have been entrusted to Bluffton Funeral Services, Lanett, Alabama.

MRS. EVA VICTORIA HARRIS NELSON

Mrs. Eva Victoria "Vicky" Harris Nelson, age 67, of Thomaston, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Nelson was born on July 24, 1949 in Butler Ga, to the late Randall Underwood Harris and the late Judy Oliver Harris. She was formerly employed with Proctor and Gamble where she worked as an electrician. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Sylvia Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Paul Nelson.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Sandra Nelson (John) Crook of Thomaston Ga, Ms. Laura Nelson of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Floyd (April) Nelson of Thomaston Ga, step sons Mr. Glenn (Teresa) Nelson of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Darren Nelson of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Randy (Becky) Harris of Griffin Ga, Mr. Billy (Robbie) Harris of Talbotton Ga, 20 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday March 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shepard Care Hospice at 1501 B. Kalamazoo Rd. Griffin Ga. 30224.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!

MR. JOHN THOMAS BLOUNT

Mr. John Thomas "J.T." Blount age 82 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday March 16, 2017 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin Ga. 

Mr. Blount was born on November 17, 1934 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Roger Lawson Blount Sr., and the late Hattie Frances Johnson Blount. He was formerly employed with Mayfield Moving Company where he worked as a truck driver. Mr. Blount attended Thomaston First Assembly of God. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his brothers Mr. Roger L. Blount Jr. of Macon Ga, Mr. Sammy (Voncille) Blount of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Danny Blount of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Betty Hilton of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Dorothy (Alfred) Shepard of Warner Robins Ga, Mrs. Catherine Matthews of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Mary Nunley of Warner Robins Ga, Mrs. Brenda (L.R.) Brock of The Rock Ga.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday March 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!