MR. REGINALD L. ODOM

Mr. Reginald L. "Reggie" Odom, 69, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, January27, 2021, and Navicent Health in Macon. 

Memorial services for Mr. Odom will be held Saturday, January 30, at 12:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the service time. 

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

Daniel Grady (Dan) Haygood, Jr.

Daniel Grady Haygood, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Thomaston on January 26, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born July 20, 1935, to Daniel Grady Haygood, Sr., and Nannie Celia Abercrombie Haygood in Culloden and lived there for many years. He graduated from Mary Persons High School in Forsyth where he still enjoyed friendships from those days and had very fond memories of playing on the football team.

Dan married Ruth Martin of Forsyth and they were blessed with 3 sons: Daniel, Steve and Scott. Moving to Thomaston in 1973, Dan and Ruth developed and settled their beloved Curtain Forrest neighborhood.

Growing up in his family’s various agricultural endeavors, he later transitioned to insurance and financial services along with other fascinating entrepreneurial ventures. For many years he enjoyed vegetable gardening, giving it up only as the local deer population dined relentlessly in his garden. Dan was a devoted church servant being a member and deacon first at Culloden Primitive Baptist Church and then Grace Primitive Baptist Church.

His parents, Daniel Grady Haygood, Sr., and Nannie Celia Abercrombie Haygood, and his grandson, Samuel Lawton Haygood, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Ruth, and by Daniel Curtis and Cynthia Harney Haygood of Watkinsville, Steven Forrest Haygood of Butler and Scott Alan and Stefanie Sigler Haygood of Alpharetta; granddaughter Caitlin McNabb Haygood of Atlanta and grandsons Brenton West Haygood of Athens, William Dean Haygood of Auburn, AL, and Taylor Scott Haygood of Alpharetta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Primitive Baptist Church.

A service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. FRANCES MOONEY HANNAH

Mrs. Frances Mooney Hannah, 86, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Hannah will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Meriwether Memorial Gardens in Manchester with Rev. Johnny Jones officiating.

 
Mrs. Hannah was born in Thomaston on September 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Enos and Anne May Hudson Mooney. She was a retired sales associate and had been employed by Goodies Hair Products and The Belk Company.
Mrs. Hannah is survived by her daughter, Deborah Thomas of Tifton; two grandchildren, Christopher (Rebecca) Thomas and Jonathan (Raina) Thomas; and three great grandchildren, Wyatt, June and Penelope Thomas, all of Tifton.

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

MR. CALVIN WINTON PARRISH

Mr. Calvin Winton Parrish age 88 of Woodland Ga, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Parrish was born on January 27, 1932 in Quincy , FL, to the late Calvin Jennings Parrish and the late Lessie Alford Parrish. He worked as a Deputy Director and Attorney for the Laboratory of Improvement at the CDC in Atlanta, GA, and served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Calvin was a member of the Masonic Lodge Orion # 8, and the State Bar of Georgia. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Dora Lou Parrish, and his son Jason Alford Parrish.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Addison Parrish and a host of cousins.

The family will have a private family service in Marianna, FL at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gathering Church at 456 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home

MRS. BARBARA ANN YARBROUGH

Mrs. Barbara Ann Yarbrough age 74 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Yarbrough was born on July 13, 1946 in Upson County, to the late William Edward Pitts and the late Mary Frances Smith Pitts. She worked as a nurse in the operating room at Upson Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James L. Yarbrough.

Survivors include her son, Alan (Kimberli) Yarbrough of Thomaston, mother-in-law, Johnnie Yarbrough of Thomaston, stepmother, Doris Pitts, grandchildren, Jessica (Jeremy) Tyson, Kristina (Matthew) Coleman, Jeannie (Nelson) Grammer, Abby Fuchs, Tanner Yarbrough, great-grandchildren, Jalah Coleman, Phoebe Coleman, Huxley Grammer, Maggie Grammer, Brooklyn Fuchs, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Upson Regional Medical Center Foundation at 801 W Gordon St. or Fellowship Baptist Church General Fund at 1165 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.

Coggins Funeral Home, Thomaston, GA 

MR. WARREN HOLLOWAY

Mr. Cader Warren Holloway, 89, of Thomaston, died Friday, January 22nd,at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Mr. Holloway will be private.

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

Mr. James Alfred "Jim" Hester, Jr.

Mr. James Alfred "Jim" Hester, Jr., age 63, of Thomaston, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Mr. Hester will be held outdoors at the Pavilion of The Gathering Church on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Rev. Joey Smith will officiate and burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mr. Hester will receive friends at The Gathering Church Pavilion on Sunday from 3:00 PM until the funeral hour.

Mr. Hester was a life-long resident of Thomaston. He was born on May 30, 1957, son of Dr. James Alfred and Marie Hilley Hester, Sr. He was a 1975 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute.

Mr. Hester was employed by Yamaha Manufacturing Company for 19 years. He was later the owner/operator of the Little Garden Center, and also managed the Garden Patch Restaurant. More recently he was employed as a school bus driver by the Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. He was a Mason and a Shriner.

Mr. Hester was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He was a drummer and enjoyed music. He was ultimately a proud and loving grandfather to five grandchildren.

Mr. Hester is survived by his wife, Debra McCrary Hester; two daughters, Ashley Hester (Dusty) Turner and Lynsey (Darrin Norris) Hester; a sister, Sarah Hester (Scott) Ross of Colorado Springs, CO; and five grandchildren, Jake Helms, Zayn Norris, Zoey Norris, Sam Turner and Lilly Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Hester.

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

MR. JOHN JAMES HAYGOOD III

Mr. John James Haygood III, 65, of Yatesville, died Sunday, January 17, 2021at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Private graveside funeral services for family only will be held in the Pierson Cemetery in Culloden, GA with Elder William Bishop officiating.

Mr. Haygood was born on October 24, 1955, a son of the late Viola Harrell and John James Haygood, Jr. He was a graduate of Yatesville High School. After high school he joined the family dairy business, Haygood Farms. He partnered with his cousin, Jeff Haygood, Jr., until his passing.

Mr. Haygood was married for 44 years to Angeli Butts Haygood. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Aimee (Jenn Hoselton) Haygood of Chapel Hill, NC, Lori H. (Zeke) Harvey of Griffin, Wendy H. (Ted) Jones of Yatesville and Katie H. (Matt) Smith of Thomaston; two sisters, Kathy (Rodney) Jackson of Round Oak, and Joyce (Tommy) Glisson of Greensboro; and seven grandchildren, Landen Jones, Gibson Jones, Reynolds Harvey, John Thomas Harvey, Levi Haygood, Ace Haygood, and Mattie Kate Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liver Transplant Fund at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

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

SGT (RET,) RAYMOND N. DUECKER

SFC (Ret.) Raymond N. Duecker, 79, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, January 20,2021, at his residence. Graveside funeral services for Sgt. Duecker will be held Saturday, January 23rd, at Upson Memorial Gardens. 

The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Friday, January 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. 

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

MR. ROBERT KANE BROWN

Mr. Robert Kane Brown, age 62, of Thomaston, died, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Brown was born on September 13, 1958, in Georgetown, GA, to the late Charles Brown, and the late Berta Moore Brown. He was a member of McCorkle Curve Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death his son, Charles Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Stacey O'Neal Brown of Thomaston, daughters, Mckenzie (Chris) Topang of Lakeland, Audrey Peavey of Lakeland, Piper Brown of Thomaston, Marisa Tyson of Thomaston, brother, Roy Brown of Newnan, and grandson, Mateo Topang.

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

Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

MRS. VERONICA IRMA INGRAM KNIGHT

Mrs. Veronica Irma Ingram Knight, age 91, of Thomaston, died, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Knight was born on September 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Stephen Ingram, and the late Merion Miller Ingram. She worked as a telephone operator for Bellsouth, and was of the Catholic Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ernest Knight, brothers, Stephen and Thomas Ingram, sisters, Anna Reddy, and Marion "Peanut" DeGennaro.

Survivors include her daughters, Ronnie McLaughlin of Thomaston, Donna Tonnessen of High Falls, Sandra Knight of Thomaston, sons, Albert Steven Knight of Locust Grove, William J. Knight of Taylor County, grandchildren, Andrea, Jackie, Michael, Stacey, husband Rick, Rich, wife Donna, Keith, wife Rhonda, Michele, Heather, Matthew, 11 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on, Friday, January 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. from Coggins Funeral Home.

MR. MYRON SCOTT LACKEY

Mr. Myron Scott Lackey, age 57, of Warner Robins, passed away January 17, 2021, at his home. He was born in Atlanta, son of the late Albert Paul Lackey and Edna Ellen White Lackey. Myron was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed working on small motors and fishing. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Macon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Lackey Edwards.

He is survived by his sister, brothers and their spouses: Toni and Edward Peacock Jr. of Macon, Paul and Crystal Lackey of Milner, Mark Lackey of Macon, Donald (Andy) Lackey of Macon and Michael Lackey of Griffin; brother-in-law and caretaker: Freddie Edwards of Warner Robins; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Moody Daniel Funeral Home in Charge.