MR. JOSEPH RANDALL BRIDGES

Mr. Joseph Randall "Randy" Bridges, age 59, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Bridges was born on March 4, 1961 in Thomaston, to the late Jerry Wayne Bridges and Georgia Mae Gibson Bridges. He was a former painter and carpenter and was a member of Elkins Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Scott Bridges.

Survivors include his mother, Georgia Bridges of Thomaston, brother, Chris (Felicia) Bridges of Thomaston, sister, Kim (Allen) Beverly of Thomaston, nephews, CJ (Brittany) Bridges of Thomaston, Tyler Bridges of Concord, Trey Bridges of Concord, nieces, Ashley Houston, Alesha Bridges, Amber Coggins all of Thomaston, great nieces and nephews, Kamryn, Klayton, Nicholas, Brilee, and Kobyn.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday January 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from Elkins Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Elkins Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Joseph Bridges fund at Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannah's Mill Rd Thomaston, GA 30286, or to Elkins Creek Baptist Church at 7504 Crest Hwy, Molena.

MR. WALTER DONALD "DOC" DANIEL

Mr. Walter Donald "Doc" Daniel age 87 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Daniel was born on September 27, 1933, in Upson County, to the late Walter Watson Daniel and the late Annie Talley Daniel. He retired from the Thomaston Mill in 1990 as a Shift Foreman, and was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Presley Daniel, brother, Thomas "TB" Biggers Daniel, and sister, Annie Ruth Stribling.

Survivors include his daughter, Angie (Clay) Moore of Thomaston, sister, Arrie Willis of Thomaston, grandchildren, Brittany (Will) Darnell of Macon and Chad Moore of Thomaston.

Funeral services will be held on January 1, 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 January 1, 2021 from 10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m at Coggins Funeral Home.

JOHN ALFRED "AL" HUDSON

John Alfred (Al) Hudson, Jr., 64, of Yatesville, GA, passed away December 29, 2020. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late John Alfred Hudson, Sr. of Rockingham, NC, and Sylvia Maze Hudson of Thomaston, GA. A graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Al had a career in the building trade and construction, and as a machinist. In his spare time, he pursued his love of music through composing, singing, and playing guitar. His Christian faith gave him a kind and humble spirit. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

He is survived by his sister Nancy Crook of Yatesville; two nieces, Christian Evans (Mark) of Barnesville, GA; Carmen Crook of Athens, GA, and a nephew, Cody Crook of Yatesville.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in Rockingham, NC.

MRS. BETTY JEAN RILEY

Mrs. Betty Jean Riley age 70 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Riley was born on January 12, 1950 in Louden County Tn, to the late Claude Waldrop and the late Jeanette Brown Lunsford. She was employed with Wal-Mart where she worked as a cashier. Mrs. Riley was a member of Good Hope Pentecostal Church in Barnesville Ga. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband and son.

Survivors include her son Thomaston Joe (Mechelle) Riley of Breman Ga, sister Patricia Western of Thomaston Ga, companion Tom Brooks of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Joseph Todd Riley, Thomas Matthew Riley.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in College Park Cemetery in College Park at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday January 2, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARJORIE PHILLIPS COCHRAN

 Mrs. Marjorie Phillips Cochran of Meansville, age 75, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Cochran was born on August 7, 1945 in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Lee Roy Phillips and the late Myrtice Oliver Phillips.  She worked as an Expediter at the William Carter Co. and was a member of Pine Mt. Church of the Nazarene.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Keith Cochran, brother, Fatso Phillips, sister, Joy Strickland.

Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Livingston of Meansville, Laura (Joey) Caraway of Meansville, brothers, Royal Philips of Cochran, Henry D, Phillips of Meansville, Jerome (Gloria) Phillips of Thomaston, sisters, Martha (Joe) Daniel of Thomaston, Bennie Ree (Buck) Chapman of Thomaston, Mari Jo (Darrell) King of Flovilla, Cherry (Ricky) McCard of Thomaston, grandchildren, Curtis Livingston, Haley Jackson, Zeke Jackson, Hunter Caraway, great-grandchildren, Gunner Livingston, Emmaleigh Caraway.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from Pine Mt. Church of the Nazarene.  Burial will follow at Pine Mt. Church of the Nazarene Cemetery.  Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

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MR. MICHAEL LEE THRASHER

Mr. Michael Lee Thrasher, age 50 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Thrasher was born on February 18, 1970, in Upson County, to Jerry Douglas Thrasher, and Patricia Ann Rice Thrasher. He is of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his father, Jerry (Deborah) Thrasher of Thomaston, mother, Patricia Ann Rice, daughter, Katie Bash of Thomaston, sons, Michael, Justin, Austin, Ashton, Dalton Thrasher all of Thomaston, brother, Mark Thrasher of Thomaston, sister, Tracy Thrasher of Thomaston, and several grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.

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MR. JOHNIE C. ELROD

 Mr. Johnie C. Elrod, age 92, of Thomaston, died Sunday, December 27, 2020,

at Providence Health Care.

The family of Mr. Elrod will receive friends on Thursday, December 31, from
11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. A graveside service
will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday in Upson Memorial Gardens with Rev.
David Dawson officiating.

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

MR. KENNETH EUGENE BAKER

 Mr. Kenneth Eugene Baker, 76, of Thomaston, GA died December 25, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Baker was born on Mar 31, 1944 in Pike County Ga, to the late Clarence Baker and the late Maddie Lee McCard Baker. He worked for Thomaston Mills for many years and later worked as a Crossing Guard for the Upson County School System. Mr. Baker was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Mary Louise Baker of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Wilbur Nix of Thomaston Ga, brothers Mr. Elton (Carolyn) Baker of Thomaston Ga, Mr. Larry (Pam) Baker of Thomaston Ga, sisters Mrs. Linda Smith of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Diane Callenback of Thomaston Ga, Mrs. Terrie Shores of Thomaston Ga, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Mountain View Baptist Church on Sunday December 27, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MR. WILLIE PAUL "BILL" MEWBOURN

 Mr. Willie Paul "Bill" Mewbourn, age 89, of Thomaston GA, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Mewbourn was born on September 12, 1931 in Emanuel County, Georgia, to the late Clyde Mewbourn and the late Alice Hilderbrandt Mewbourn.  He worked for the Thomaston Police Department and the Upson County Sheriff's Office then retired from the State of Georgia after 20 plus years of service.  He was a member of Pritchett Memorial and attended Shiloh Baptist Church and Jeff Davis Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and his eight brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Mewbourn of Thomaston, daughter, Sandra McDuffie of Thomaston, sons, Larry Mewbourn of Thomaston, Todd Mewbourn and wife Melinda of Thomaston, granchildren, Chase (Morgan) Mewbourn, Lauren Mewbourn, and great-granchild, Riley Mewbourn.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Upson Cancer Car at Cary Pitts 300 Upson Ave. Thomaston, GA 30286.

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321 Hannahs Mill Rd.

MR. JERRY ALLEN WALKER

 Mr. Jerry Allen Walker, age 62, of Thomaston, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Walker was born on July 8, 1958 in Thomaston, to the late James Gary Walker, and the late Irene Brackett Walker.  He worked maintenance for the Upson County School System, and was a member of Emory's Chapel Baptist Church.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Deborah Jean Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Walker, brother Danny (Cassie) Walker of Thomaston, nephew Jessie Walker, and mother-in-law, Frances Hawkins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

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MR. HAROLD O. WILSON

 Mr. Harold O. Wilson, age 90, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 21, at

Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. WIlson was the owner of Silvertown
Cleaners for more than 50 years. Memorial services for Mr. Wilson will be
held Wednesday, December 23, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day
Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 until the
service hour at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorial
contributions to the Upson County Humane Society, PO Box 1152, Thomaston, GA
30286. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MRS. CHERYL CHILDREE

 rs. Cheryl Childree, age 72, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Mrs. Childree was born on April 9, 1948 in Thomaston to the late James Edward Smith and the late Evelyn Partain Smith.  She retired from Windstream/Alltel Telephone Company after 30 plus years, and then went on to work at State Farm in Barnesville. She was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Alton Childree, sister, Darande Holsenbeck, daughter, Barbette Childree.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherri (Alex) Kent of Freeport, FL, Bridgette (Kevin) Chamblee of Thomaston, brother, Conrad (Gloria) Smith of Thomaston, sisters, Linda Walters of Thomaston, Cynthia Shumate of Thomaston, Melia (Joel) Guy of Butler, grandchildren, Matt (Katie) Watts, Ben Chambley, Anna (Keith) Pippins, Hayley (Parker) Elder, Logan Kent, great-grandchildren, Cooper Watts, and Will Elder.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday, December 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

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321 Hannahs Mill Rd.
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681
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