Mr. Joe Louis Williams, 83, of Highway 80 passed on Monday, March 29th in the Upson Regional Medical Center.
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 1st at 11:00 A.M. at the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public visitation will take place on today, Wednesday, March 31st, from 12:00 Noon until 4:30 P.M.
Trice Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
MS. VICKIE LYNN CLEVELAND TOOMEY
Ms. Vickie Lynn Cleveland Toomey age 53 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021 at her residence. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.
Ms. Toomey was born on October 29, 1967 in Thomaston Ga., to Peggy Middlebrooks Cleveland and the late Homer Cleveland. She worked in Human Resources for the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her sister Angela McCullough and niece Alisha Sullivan.
Survivors include her mother Mrs. Peggy Cleveland of Thomaston Ga., daughter Miss. Amber Toomey of Thomaston Ga., son Mr. Adam Toomey of Thomaston Ga., sisters Mrs. Regina (Jimbo) Lee of Stockbridge Ga., Mrs. Kristi (Keith) Griffin of Thomaston Ga., grandchildren Ryleigh Toomey, Owen Bunn, Marlee Bunn, Carson Toomey, special friend Glenn Tyson.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church at 1165 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.
Funeral services will be held on Friday April 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
Ms. Toomey was born on October 29, 1967 in Thomaston Ga., to Peggy Middlebrooks Cleveland and the late Homer Cleveland. She worked in Human Resources for the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her sister Angela McCullough and niece Alisha Sullivan.
Survivors include her mother Mrs. Peggy Cleveland of Thomaston Ga., daughter Miss. Amber Toomey of Thomaston Ga., son Mr. Adam Toomey of Thomaston Ga., sisters Mrs. Regina (Jimbo) Lee of Stockbridge Ga., Mrs. Kristi (Keith) Griffin of Thomaston Ga., grandchildren Ryleigh Toomey, Owen Bunn, Marlee Bunn, Carson Toomey, special friend Glenn Tyson.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church at 1165 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.
Funeral services will be held on Friday April 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
MRS. FRANCES DIANE IVEY BARFIELD
Mrs. Frances Diane Ivey Barfield, age 89, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her daughters residence in Thomaston.
Mrs. Barfield was born on February 22, 1939 in Thomaston, to the late Amos Ivey, and the late Corine Boswell Ivey. She worked at the Thomaston Mills in the spinning room and was a member of Kings Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Barfield, Amos and Clyde Ivey, and Roy McAllister, grandson, Wesley Cummings, and great-grandson, Kyle Spraggins.
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Royal of Thomaston, Barbara Langford of Thomaston, Brenda (Lee) Bunn of Thomaston, sons, David "Squigg" (Lynn) Cummings of Thomaston, Freddie Kilgo of Thomaston, step-children, Tracy Barfield of Thomaston, Jacklyn Lewis of Thomaston, special nephew, Andy McAllister, nieces and nephews, Joyce, Joel, Gwen, 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Kings Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m at Coggins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Barfield was born on February 22, 1939 in Thomaston, to the late Amos Ivey, and the late Corine Boswell Ivey. She worked at the Thomaston Mills in the spinning room and was a member of Kings Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Barfield, Amos and Clyde Ivey, and Roy McAllister, grandson, Wesley Cummings, and great-grandson, Kyle Spraggins.
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Royal of Thomaston, Barbara Langford of Thomaston, Brenda (Lee) Bunn of Thomaston, sons, David "Squigg" (Lynn) Cummings of Thomaston, Freddie Kilgo of Thomaston, step-children, Tracy Barfield of Thomaston, Jacklyn Lewis of Thomaston, special nephew, Andy McAllister, nieces and nephews, Joyce, Joel, Gwen, 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Kings Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m at Coggins Funeral Home.
Monday, March 29, 2021
MR. BUFORD EDWARD DUDLEY
Mr. Buford Edward Dudley, age 94, of Thomaston, died, Monday, March 29, 2021 at Providence Nursing Home.
Mr. Dudley was born on November 19, 1926, in Leesburg, GA, to the late Willie Dudley and the late Eva Fordham Hurd. He worked for the Martha Mills and retired as a painter. He was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Shepard Dudley, his brothers, Haskel and Edward Dudley, sister, Katie Gresham.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Sherri Dudley Duncan of Thomaston, sons, Edward "Ronnie" (Wanda) Dudley of Stockbridge, Tommy (Stephanie) Dudley of Thomaston, sister, Martha Brackett (David) Roberson of Thomaston, 6 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home
Mr. Dudley was born on November 19, 1926, in Leesburg, GA, to the late Willie Dudley and the late Eva Fordham Hurd. He worked for the Martha Mills and retired as a painter. He was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Shepard Dudley, his brothers, Haskel and Edward Dudley, sister, Katie Gresham.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Sherri Dudley Duncan of Thomaston, sons, Edward "Ronnie" (Wanda) Dudley of Stockbridge, Tommy (Stephanie) Dudley of Thomaston, sister, Martha Brackett (David) Roberson of Thomaston, 6 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home
MR. BILLY BARNES
Mr. William Bert "Billy" Barnes, 76, of Milner and formerly of Thomaston, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Barnes will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Pavilion of the Gathering Church with Rev. Charles Bennett officiating. The family of Mr. Barnes will receive friends at the Gathering Church Pavilon from 1:00 pm until the Celebration hour.
Mr. Barnes was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 6, 1944, a son of the late William H. and Sara Louise Bankston Barnes. He was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute where he was a member of the Rifle Team.
Mr. Barnes was a retired fueling operations supervisor for Delta Airlines. He was an avid deer hunter, turkey hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening, making turkey calls and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Mr. Barnes was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Barnes was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Barbara Barnes of Milner; two daughters, Cindy Barnes (Charles) Bennett and Kim Barnes (Buddy) Presley, both of Meansville; two step-sons, Scott (Renee) Newman of Forsyth and Jimmy
(Angela) Newman of Milner; a cousin, Doug (Emily) Tingle of Griffin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Barnes, and a brother, Henry Barnes.
(Angela) Newman of Milner; a cousin, Doug (Emily) Tingle of Griffin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Barnes, and a brother, Henry Barnes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gathering Church, 456 Hannah's Mill Road, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
MSGT ARTHUR THOMAS BROWN USAF (RET)
MSgt Arthur Thomas Brown, USAF (ret.), age 85, of Abilene, TX, passed away in the early morning hours of February 2, 2021.
Memorial services will be Monday, March 29, 2021, 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Memorial services will be Monday, March 29, 2021, 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
BERNICE OGLESBY WEAVER
Bernice Oglesby Weaver, age 87, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands on Tuesday, March 23, at Riverside Health and Rehab. She was born in Pike County on January 15, 1934, to Charlie Alton and Mary Ellen Kelly Oglesby. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband Ronnie George Weaver.
Bernice is survived by daughters, Debra (Tony) Martinez of Thomaston, and Marsha (Alan) Landers of Williamson. Her sons are Fred (Cindy) Pitts Jr. of St Augustine, FL, and Stan (Chrystle) Pitts of Thomaston. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Her family and friends have sorely missed their visits with her during the past year.
Bernice wore many hats during her life in Thomaston. She worked as an insurance agent for both Woodmen of the World and MetLife for twenty-six years. She also opened the Donut Delight, which grew into the Pitts Stop on Georgia Avenue. She served as secretary to the pastor for many years at First Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday School, WMU, and missions. She loved her children and their many friends, who always felt welcome at her home. She was never happier than when she was doing something for others,
Funeral services for Bernice will be held on Saturday morning, March 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Crystal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at First Baptist Church.
Many thanks to the staff and volunteers at riverside Health and Rehab for every kindness shown to our mother and grandmother.
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Bernice is survived by daughters, Debra (Tony) Martinez of Thomaston, and Marsha (Alan) Landers of Williamson. Her sons are Fred (Cindy) Pitts Jr. of St Augustine, FL, and Stan (Chrystle) Pitts of Thomaston. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Her family and friends have sorely missed their visits with her during the past year.
Bernice wore many hats during her life in Thomaston. She worked as an insurance agent for both Woodmen of the World and MetLife for twenty-six years. She also opened the Donut Delight, which grew into the Pitts Stop on Georgia Avenue. She served as secretary to the pastor for many years at First Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday School, WMU, and missions. She loved her children and their many friends, who always felt welcome at her home. She was never happier than when she was doing something for others,
Funeral services for Bernice will be held on Saturday morning, March 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Crystal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at First Baptist Church.
Many thanks to the staff and volunteers at riverside Health and Rehab for every kindness shown to our mother and grandmother.
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MRS. JUDY LYNN HAMBY
Mrs. Judy Lynn Hamby, age 63, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Hamby was born on October 23, 1957, to the late Leonard Leon Hamby, and the late, Evelyn Daniel Hamby. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sons, Chris Thigpen of Thomaston, Randy (Michelle) Thigpen of Thomaston, brother, Kenny Hamby Sr. of Zebulon, grandchildren, Gage (Marci) Thigpen, Sean Thigpen, Brianna Crawford, Erica Stevens, Dylan (Becca) Smith, great-grandchildren, Avery Kate Thigpen, Keegan Crawford, Keely Crawford, Weston Smith, and Chayton Smith.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville. The family will receive friends following the service.
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Mrs. Hamby was born on October 23, 1957, to the late Leonard Leon Hamby, and the late, Evelyn Daniel Hamby. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sons, Chris Thigpen of Thomaston, Randy (Michelle) Thigpen of Thomaston, brother, Kenny Hamby Sr. of Zebulon, grandchildren, Gage (Marci) Thigpen, Sean Thigpen, Brianna Crawford, Erica Stevens, Dylan (Becca) Smith, great-grandchildren, Avery Kate Thigpen, Keegan Crawford, Keely Crawford, Weston Smith, and Chayton Smith.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville. The family will receive friends following the service.
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Monday, March 22, 2021
DR. DAVID PAUL FIESELER
Dr. Fieseler was born on January 13, 1949 in Columbus Ga., to the late L.D. Fieseler and the late Sarah Fieseler. He attended Mountain View Baptist Church. Dr. Fieseler served his community for many years owning and operating his medical practice.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Rose Ann Fieseler, daughters Mrs. Brittany (Jeffrey) Ellington of Thomaston Ga., Ms. Blair (Hank Owens) Self of Woodbury Ga., sons Mr. Josh (Lynne) Fieseler of Ball Ground Ga., Mr. Brett Self of Griffin Ga., sister Mrs. Jerry Hardy of Thomaston Ga., grandchildren Abby Ellington, Anna Grace Ellington, Ace Owens, Callie Giddens, Chris Giddens, Clay Giddens.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday March 23, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mask and Social Distancing will be expected.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MR. JAMES E. ELLINGTON SR.
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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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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.
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.
Monday, March 8, 2021
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.
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.
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