MRS. VIRGINIA PITTS LYNCH

 Mrs. Virginia Pitts Lynch, 84, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, October 6,

2021, at Riverside Health and Rehab.  Graveside memorial services will be
held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at South View Cemetery.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

MR. JESSE F. "BUTCH" ARMISTEAD JR.

 Jesse F. "Butch" Armistead, Jr, age 68, of Zebulon, passed away October 7, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements will be announced later.

MR. DOUG AYCOCK

 Mr. Doug Aycock, age 78, of Hoschton, Ga., formerly of Thomaston, Ga, passed

away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Fellowship
Baptist Church Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga. Rev. Kenneth Aycock will officiate.
The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021
at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.


In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local Gideons Camp or
www.gideons.org <http://www.gideons.org>

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch,
Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  

MRS. NELL JORDAN

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Mrs. Nell Jordan age 87 of Thomaston Ga., passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Jordan was born on July 19, 1934 in Upson County, to the late  Bill Savage and Daisy Rodgers Savage.  She retired from the William Carter Company and was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius R. Jordan, son, Vernon Jordan, sister, Louise Singletary, and grandson Jeff Johnson.

Survivors include her daughters, Rachel Kassick of Thomaston, Larie (Ken) Whatley of Thomaston, Sharon (Hank) Phillips of Hayesville, NC., sons, David (Damaris) Jordan of Williamson, Marty Jordan of Thomaston, Joe (Michell) Jordan of Thomaston, step-son, Buddy Jordan, grandchildren, Pam Johnson, Brain Baker, Brett Baker, Pruitt Wilder, Kevin Wilder, Brent Martin, Brian Martin, Andrew McDaniel, Taylor Stroud, Mandy VanHouten, Candy Hudson, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.

Coggins Funeral Home

MRS. VICKIE BROWN MILES

 Mrs. Vickie Brown Miles, 71, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 5, at her

residence.  Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Miles will be held Friday,
October 8, at 11:00 AM, at the Pine Mountain Church of the Nazarene
Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 7, from
5:00 until 7:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.  Fletcher-Day Funeral Home
is in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Esther "Dotty" Dorothea Johnson

Mrs. Esther "Dotty" Dorothea Johnson, age 69, of Thomaston GA, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Johnson was born on July 6, 1952, in Meansville, to the late James Thrasher and Dale Turner Thrasher. She worked in the sewing room at the William Carter Company, and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her father; she is preceded in death by her husband, Reinder Johnson; Chad's beloved father, Cecil Nix; brothers, Billy Thrasher, Bubba Thrasher; and sister, Peggy Thrasher.

Survivors include her mother, Dale Thrasher of Thomaston; daughters, Rhonda Johnson of Thomaston and Ashton Montgomery of Thomaston; son, Chad Johnson of Thomaston; brother, Michael Joe (Linda) Thrasher of Griffin; sisters, Donna Davis of Port St. Lucie, FL and Angie (Mikey) Bowen of Thomaston; grandchildren, Amber Johnson, Tuisdii Trice, Carlea Foster, Gabby Johnson; and great-grandchild, Ruby Berube.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Mr. John Raymond Karafa

Mr. John Raymond Karafa age 61 of Charleston S.C., passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston S.C. 

Funeral Arrangements will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

Ms. Patti Chastain

Ms. Patti Chastain, age 66 years old of Clearwater Florida passed away September 28, 2021.

Patti was born on September 15 1955, she was born in Atlanta G.A to Ellis and Mary Nell Chastain. Her survivors include, Her partner Brenda Eubanks, Her brothers Randy and Eddie Chastain of Thomaston G.A, her 8 nieces Tracey Peterson, Emily Chastain, Bridget Royal, Aeriel Peterson, Jade Peterson, Chelsea Peterson, Dallas Raymond and Kaitlyn Peterson, as well as 1 nephew Brandon Peterson, and 12 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and her niece Wendy Eubanks.

She worked as a staffing coordinator for many years which she enjoyed tremendously. Her hobbies included gardening, listening to music and spending as much time with family as possible. Her proudest achievements were her family, children and friends. She was unique by always having time to listen to someone when they needed to talk. She would go out of her way to help anyone in need. She had an amazing personality that was filled with laughter and love. She was a great storyteller that everyone always wanted to listen to. She was always a positive person even in the last few difficult days of her life.

Graveside Services will be announced later.

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Buchanan

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Buchanan, age 49, of Willliamson, passed away September 29, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending with Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Ms. Clyde Scott Reeves

Ms. Clyde Scott Reeves, 78, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Reeves will be held Thursday, September 30, at 2:00 PM, in the Emory's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.Ms. Reeves was born in Upson County on February 8, 1943, to the late Ira Henry Scott and the late Jessie G. Scott. She was a self-employed beloved nanny who raised many children as her own.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Reeves was preceded in death by a brother, Ira Ray Scott, and two sisters, Sherma Eller and Barbara Varner. 

She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Reeves (Bobby) Ellington of Thomaston; two sons: Kim (Marie) Reeves and Scott Reeves, both of Thomaston; a sister, Gaynelle Sloan of Florida; four grandchildren: Lacy Price, Dusty Ellington, Reese Reeves, and Cassie Alexander; and 9 great grandchildren. A special niece, Jill Duecker, and many other nieces and nephews also survive.

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

Mr. Louis Gregory “Greg” Taylor

Mr. Louis Gregory “Greg” Taylor, age 61, of Thomaston, passed away September 28, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Greg was born on February 28, 1960, in Orlando, FL. He was a pipefitter and welder for the local #72. Greg enjoyed farming, fishing and gardening. He was a member and deacon at Hebron Community Church in Thomaston.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis George Taylor, and two sisters, Theresa Sanchez, and Cynthia Taylor.

He is survived by his wife: Marina Taylor; daughter: Megan Vermilye (Zach) of Rome, Ohio; son: Chris Taylor; mother: Liz Corley; and sister: Jina Teston (Bobby) all of Thomaston; nephew: Thor Shiver.

Friends may visit the family on Friday, 6-8 p.m., at Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m., at Hebron Community Church, 2069 Hendrick’s Church Road in Thomaston. Pastor Neil Anderson will officiate.

Burial will follow at 3 p.m., in Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery in Union Point.

Sgt. Todd Thomas

Sgt. Michael Todd Thomas, 51, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral Services for Sgt. Thomas will be held Saturday, October 2, at 11:00 AM, at Mountain View Baptist Church with Rev. Chet Yates and Dr. Rex King officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Friday evening, October 1, from 6 until 8 PM.

Sgt. Thomas was born in Thomaston, GA, on November 23, 1969, to George T. Thomas, Jr. and Elizabeth Nobles Thomas. He was a graduate of Upson High School, and served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1989-1999. During that time, he was stationed for eight years in Grand Forks, ND, and for two years in Berlin, Germany. Since 1999, he had been employed with the Griffin Police Department. Sgt. Thomas was a family man who enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, motorcycles, and his animals. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Shannon Slominski Thomas of Thomaston; his parents, George T. Thomas, Jr. and Elizabeth Nobles Thomas, of Thomaston; a daughter, Taylor (Brad) Ferguson and a son, Ty Thomas, both of Thomaston; a brother, Chad (Becki) Thomas, of Thomaston; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carol and Richard Slominski of Grand Forks, ND; two granddaughters, Paisleigh and Blakeleigh Ferguson of Thomaston; a brother-in-law, Ricky Slominski of Dickinson, ND; two sisters-in-law: Stacey Slominski (Don) of Grand Forks, ND, and Kristi Slominski of East Grand Forks, MN; nieces and nephews: Seth and Andrew Thomas, Jase and Brogann Slominski, Ryan and Landon Oster, and Kaleb Kluck. Many extended family members in North Dakota and his Blue Family also survive.

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