Mr. James Harold Wainwright

Mr. James Harold Wainwright, 81, died Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011.

Mr. Wainwright was a native of Taylor County. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a loom technician for the Martha Mills Division of the B. F. Goodrich Company until his retirement. Mr. Wainwright attended Mountain View Baptist Church.

He is survived by a step-son, Johnny (Sylvia) Hammonds of Smiths Station, Alabama; two brothers, Gerald Wainwright of Barnesville and Murrah (Sandra) Wainwright of Thomaston; three grandchildren, Sherri (Steven) Bennett of Griffin; Tommy (Donna) Barfield of Shellman Bluff, and Shane Barfield of Destin, Florida; and three great grandchildren, William Kyle Melton, Zachery James Melton and Mary Katherine Barfield, all of Thomaston.

Visitation

Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Thursday at the graveside in South View Cemetery at 2:00 pm

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. David Michael Carter

Mr. David Michael Carter age 58 of Williamson, died August 15, 2011.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Coggins Funeral Home at 321 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston Ga. 30286.

Funeral Arrangements will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

Bowen "Bo" Alexander Story

Bowen Alexander Story (Bo), age 3, leaped into Jesus' arms on August 15, 2011 after winning his battle with cancer. His final days were spent at his home in Thomaston surrounded by family and friends that Bo had touched throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Although he was only a little boy, Bo showed a tremendous resilience in the face of a terrible disease. Bo became known for his motto: "Be Strong, Be Bo Strong." Even though he could not say those words, he showed us through his actions how to be strong in the face of adversity and still enjoy the moments that life gives us. He possessed strength, perseverance, and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. With his courage he led us to realize that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories.

He is survived by his parents, Scott and Britney Story, paternal grandparents, Terry and
Le Anna Morgan, maternal grandparents,Cathy and Ralph Matthews, aunts, Jessica Matthews and Stephanie Matthews, uncle, David (Christen) Matthews, cousins, Jonathan and Jacob Matthews, and Madison Hummer. There will be a celebration of Bo's life held on Saturday, August 20th 2011, at 3 P.M. in Mountain View Baptist Church in Thomaston, Georgia. Dr. Rex King will officiate. A reception will follow.

Memorials:

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to : The Bowen Story Foundation
c/o United Bank, P. O. Box 551 Thomaston GA or at any United Bank Location.

Services:

Saturday at 3:00 pm at Mountain View Baptist Church  

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David Cason

Mr. David Cason died August 15th, 2011.

Memorials:

Thomaston-Upson Historical Society and First Baptist Church of Thomaston

Service:

Tuesday at the graveside at 2:00 pm in Glenwood Cemetery

Mrs. Carolyn N. Bowen

Mrs. Carolyn N. Bowen, 94, of Thomaston, died Saturday night, August 13, 2011, at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Bowen was born on February 6, 1917 in Athens, Georgia, to the late Marcellus and Mary Norton. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1939. Mrs. Bowen was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was in the service Sunday school class. She was a member of the Red Hat Club as well as the Thomaston Garden Club where she was a past president. Mrs. Bowen was a Girl Scout leader for ten years. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. William Charles Bowen.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Judy and Buck Mandeville of Virginia; sons: Dr. David George and Billie Bowen of Commerce, Mr. William Charles and Delaine Bowen Jr. of Sharpsburg; 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation

Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Coggins Funeral Home

Service

Saturday at 11:00 am at the Thomaston First United Methodist Church

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. William D. Webb

Mr. William D. Webb died August 13, 2011, at his residence in Pike County.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Judy Johnson Ellerbee

Mrs. Judy Johnson Ellerbee died August 10th, 2011.

Mrs. Ellerbee was a life-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Thomaston Board of Education. Mrs. Ellerbee was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church. She took an active role in her church and was a member of the Antioch Pioneers Club and the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her husband, E. Eldo Ellerbee; three sons, Emory E. (Martha Ann) Ellerbee of Fayetteville, Mitchell E. "Mitch" (Sue) Ellerbee, of Thomaston and Scott (Lori) Ellerbee of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Trip Ellerbee, Mandy (Stephen) Bridges, Marc (Cassie) Ellerbee, Kate (Erik) Housman, Ryan Ellerbee and Jonathan Ellerbee; and one great grandchild, Maci Ann Bridges.

Memorial

Antioch United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1300, Thomaston, GA 30286, or Hendricks Baptist Church, Hendricks Church Road, Thomaston, GA 30286

Visitation

Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home

Service

Friday at 11:00 am, graveside at Hendricks Church Cemetery

Mr. Love A. Mallory, Jr.

Mr. Love A. Mallory, Jr., 93, died August 3rd, 2011.

Mr. Mallory was a WWII Bomber Pilot, a member of Georgia State Legislature, he was born September 21, 1917, in the Crest Community of western Upson County. He attended R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston, Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, and the University of Georgia where he received a B.S. degree in Commerce in the class of 1938.

After his graduation from college, he served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Thomaston Production Credit Association until he volunteered for military service in World War II. He joined the U.S. Navy as an aviation cadet and received his wings as a Marine Aviator and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in the South Pacific War as a dive-bomber pilot where he completed 46 combat missions in the Solomon Islands, New Britain, and New Ireland. He was the second Allied pilot to land at Munda Airfield on New Georgia Island while the Japanese enemy was still trying to defend the airfield. He was promoted to the rank of Captain and was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with three battle stars, and his unit received a Presidential Citation. At the end of the war he was awarded the Victory Medal.

Mr. Mallory was always modest about his service as a Marine pilot in World War II and rarely discussed his accomplishments. However, in 2009 he was interviewed by Georgia Public Broadcasting for inclusion in its “World War II Oral History Project,” which featured veterans and their remembrances of the war. Returning to civilian life, Mr. Mallory worked for the State Department of Veterans Services and was associated with his family peach farming operation.

In 1950 Mr. Mallory was elected to the Georgia State Senate where he served two terms and later served in the House of Representatives. In 1951 Mr. Mallory organized Mallory Implement Company, a John Deere farm machinery dealership, and many years later he was engaged in the real estate business as a broker under the name Mallory Realty Company.

Mr. Mallory was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Thomaston, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Veterans of Foreign War, and the American Legion. He was a life member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. Mr. Mallory served his community as a member of the Thomaston Board of Education and the Upson County Hospital Authority, serving as chairman of both.

With all of his accolades, Mr. Mallory would tell anyone that his proudest accomplishment was his family. Survivors include Martha Thomason Mallory, his wife of 64 years; sons and daughters-in-law Truitt and Julie Mallory and John and Mary Mallory of Thomaston; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Rose Mallory of Watkinsville; daughter and son-in-law Nell and Kirk Boggs of Douglasville; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials

First Methodist Endowment Fund

Visitations

Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Service

Saturday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Interment

South View Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Nancy Britt Adams

Mrs. Nancy Britt Adams died August 2nd, 2011 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Mrs. Adams was born in Newport News, Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert Walker Britt and Martha McKenney Britt. Her family moved to Thomaston when Nancy was a small child and she was a 1962 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. She attended West Georgia College then married Jimmy Adams on February 14, 1964. Mrs. Adams spent a total of 42 years working in Upson County government. She began working part-time while still in high school for her grandfather, F. D. McKenney, who was the Tax Receiver. In 1966 she began working in the Tax Commissioner's office. She worked there for 22 years until she was elected Clerk of Superior Court in 1989. She held that post until her retirement on December 31st of 2008. She was a member of the Georgia Clerk of Superior Court Association and was twice voted Clerk of the Year.

Mrs. Adams was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Thomaston. She belonged to the John Tatum Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women. She also served on the Stewardship Committee, the Administrative Council, the Pastor Parrish Relations Committee the building committee and as secretary for the Trustees. Mrs. Adams was a tireless volunteer in civic and community affairs in Thomaston and Upson County. She was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Flint River Technical School Foundation, was secretary for the Upson EMC Foundation, Inc., and was a member of the Spade and Trowel Club.

Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Jimmy Adams; her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Jeff Kelly, and her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Reshann Adams, all of Thomaston; a sister, Becky (Mel) Lucas of LaGrange; two brothers, Alf (Mae-Jo) Britt of Thomaston and Bobby (Marty) Britt of Fayetteville; and four grandchildren, Trey and Kate Kelly and Jay and Nathan Adams, all of Thomaston.

Memorial

First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 707, Thomaston, GA 30286

Visitation

Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Thursday at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church

Interment

South View Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Samee Charlotte Smith Ellerbee

Mrs. Samee Charlotte Smith Ellerbee, 60, died August 2nd, 2011.

She graduated from Wheeler High School in Marietta in 1969 and from the University of Georgia Pharmacy School in 1974. She began her pharmacy career in Marietta with Dunaway Drugs.

After moving to Thomaston she worked for Adams and Northside Drugs. In 1984 she became a partner in Edmund's Drug Store in Augusta. In 1992 Samee took a job at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon near Augusta. She worked there for 17 years and retired in 2008. While at Fort Gordon Samee received her CDE (certified diabetes educator) credential and taught a diabetes course at the hospital. After retirement she used her CDE to coach diabetes patients. 

During her career she won many awards in her profession. From the Georgia Pharmacy Association, she received the Mal T. Anderson district president award and the Bowl of Hygeia. She also became a "Fellow" from the American Pharmacy Association. While working for the U. S. Army, she received the highest award presented to a civilian pharmacist, the Janette Hunter Award. Outside of her profession, she was a member of the Junior Woman's Club in Thomaston and in Augusta. Both clubs selected her as their Citizen of the Year.

She is survived by her husband, Steve, and her brother, Clay Smith. She is also survived by her nieces: Allie, Lauren and Sarah Smith. Samee was the daughter of Sam H. and Charlotte N. Smith, both deceased, and the daughter-in-law of Elaine Ellerbee.

Memorial

Wreaths Across America (for National Cemetery in Canton, GA) P. O. Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 Website: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org Make the donation in memory of Samee Ellerbee and in honor of Sam H. Smith, her father, who is buried there.

Visitation

Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Friday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Interment

Glenwood Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Rushie Dykes Starley

Mrs. Rushie Dykes Starley, 108, died August 1st, 2011.

Mrs. Starley was a native of Bleckley County but had lived in Thomaston for a number of years. She was a retired twister room employee for the Martha Mills Division of B. F. Goodrich. Mrs. Starley attended the First Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Kemper Nell Starley Boggs of Thomaston; her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Willard and Carol Starley of Warner Robins; four grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitations

Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Thursday at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Interment

South View Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Joe Robert Wright

Mr. Joe Robert Wright, 66, of Thomaston, died Monday, August 1, 2011, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Wright was born on October 26, 1944, in Troup County, son of the late Joe Wilbur Wright and the late Katherine Moore Wright. He was the owner of Wright Poultry Farm. He attended Mt. View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Freeman.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda W. Wright of Thomaston; daughters and sons in law, Sherry and Derek Fowler of Thomaston, Julie and Greg Kilby of Thomaston; sons, Robby Wright of Thomaston, Todd Wright of Atlanta; mother in law, Sadie Williams of Anderson, SC; daughter in law, Brenda Freeman of Thomaston; brother and sister in law, Render and Joyce Wright of Mountville; sister and brother in law, Mary and Phil Waldrop of Hogansville; brother in law, Larry and Jennie Williams of Morganton; sisters in law, Nancy and Sonny Webb of Thomaston, Jimmie and Buck Hooper of Anderson, SC; 12 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. View Baptist Church.

Visitation

Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm at Coggins Funeral Home

Services

Thursday at 11:00 am at Mt. View Baptist Church

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Landers

Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Landers, 79, of Thomaston, died July 30, 2011, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Landers was born on October 17, 1931, in Lamar County, daughter of the late Clarence Thompson and the late Frances W. Thompson. She was retired from the Georgia Department of Revenue and a part of the Cherokee Quilt Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar F. Landers.

Survivors include her daughters, Fran Landers of Winder, Joanna Landers of Lilburn; son and daughter in law, Mike and Mary Landers of Thomaston; sister, Betty Jo Elliott of Fayetteville; grandson, Micha S. Landers of Thomaston; several nieces and nephews.
 
Those desiring may make contributions to the Upson Senior Center, 302 S. Bethel St., Thomaston, Ga. 30286.

Visitation

Monday from 6 to 8 pm at Coggins Funeral Home

Service

Tuesday, graveside at 11:00 am in Upson Memorial Gardens

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Brenda Kay Botsford

Mrs. Brenda Kay Botsford, 48, died July 26, 2011, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Brenda was born on May 1, 1963, in Monette, Arkansas, daughter of the late Sherman Shasteen and the late Blanche Davis Shasteen.

Survivors include her husband, Al Botsford of Thomaston; daughters, Ashley Barnett of Barnesville, Christian Botsford of Barnesville; sons, Kirt Shasteen of Iowa, Corey Shasteen of Iowa, Dusten Hammock of Zebulon; 5 grandchildren.

A private service will be held on a later date, Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Tony McCard

Tony Edward McCard, 75, of Thomaston, died July 27, 2011, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Mr. McCard was born on January 20, 1936, in Pike County, son of the late Edward McCard and the late Velma Legg McCard. He was an officer with the Thomaston Police Department for 34 years, 24 years as Chief of Police. He was a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley R. McCard of Thomaston; daughters and son in law, Sheila Britt of Thomaston, Toye and Tommy Dander of Haddock; sons and daughters in law, Kim and Donna McCard of Yatesville, Keith and Marsha McCard of Thomaston; sisters and brothers in law, June and Pat Sams of Thomaston, Lavone and Norman Mangham of Lifsey Springs; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.

Visitation

Friday from 5 to-7 pm at the Coggins Funeral Home

Services

Saturday at 11:00 am in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Robert P. Cravey

Mr. Robert Pinkerton Cravey, 86, of Thomaston died July 21, 2011 at Providence Nursing Center.

Mr. Cravey was born on September 22, 1924 in McRae to the late Zack and Jane Cravey. He was a 1947 graduate of the University of Georgia. Mr. Cravey founded Bank of Upson in 1951 where he served as president and later as the Chairman of The Board until 2004. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII where he flew 45 bombing missions. Mr. Cravey was a member of First United Methodist Church where he served is many positions. He was a member of the Thomaston Kiwanis Club, the Sertoma Club where he received the Service to Mankind award in 2011. Mr. Cravey served as the Chairman for the Thomaston City School Board and also for the Red Cross for 30 years, and was the President of the Thomaston Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include his daughters; Mrs. Mary and Danny Brinks of Thomaston, Mrs. Margaret and William Moseley of Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Sarah and Randy Flanagan of Thomaston; brother, Mr. Zack D. and Joan Cravey of Atlanta; grandchildren, Margaret Brinks Brown, Katherine Brinks Timberlake, Katherine Ruth Flanagan, Virginia Fontain Moseley, William Walker Moseley, Robert Armistead Moseley, Zacharia Livingston Flanagan; great grandchildren, Preston Daniel Brown, Margaret Frances Brown, Ann Elizabeth Timberlake.

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Nursery Fund at 132 Cherokee Road, Thomaston, Georgia, 30286 or the local Red Cross 3 Rivers Chapter at 900 Dallas Street Suite C, LaGrange, Georgia, 30240.

Visitation

Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church

Service

Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Joe Allen Whatley

Mr. Joe Allen Whatley died July 21st, 2011.

Mr. Whatley was the son of John Allen Whatley and Flora Jane Mathews Whatley. He was born November 11, 1918 in Pike County. Joe served in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. For 40 years he was employed by Thomaston Mills in the Slashing Dept.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Maxine Pitts Whatley. He is survived by Clarence and Juanita Whatley; Edward Lisa and Nathan Whatley, and Matthew and Felicia Whatley.

Service

Saturday at 11:00 am at the Graveside in South View Cemetery.

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Carolyn Maines Dixon

Mrs. Carolyn Maines Dixon died Saturday, July 16, 2011.

Carolyn was born to Mrs. Ozelle Giddens and the late Mr. Roscoe Maines on March 17, 1952 in Upson County. She was raised by the late Mr. Lee Giddens. She graduated from Drake High School and was a member of the Welcome Grove Baptist Church. She was employed by Thomaston Mills and for eleven years as a certified nursing assistant at Providence Health Care and later Riverside Nursing Home.

Carolyn enjoyed gardening and fishing in her leisure time, she enjoyed taking care of her mother and going to church. She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Kenneth Matthew Lyons on May 22, 2011.

She is survived by, her husband, Rev. Grady Dixon of Thomaston; mother Mrs. Ozelle Giddens of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Anthony L. (Jessie Mae) Lockhart of Thomaston, and Mr. Tommy (Loretta) Lockhart, Jr. of Atlanta; step-daughter, Mrs. Landress (Rapheal) Taylor of Macon; aunts, Mrs.Lizzie Brazil of Thomaston and Mrs. Dorothy Respress of Naperville, Illinois; uncle, Mr. Timothy George (Evangelist Jean) Searcy of Thomaston; adopted daughter, Ms. Dalitha Terrell of Warner Robins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rev. Hope (Frankie) Smith of Decatur, Mrs. Manerva Williams, Rev. W.K.(Beverly) Dixon, both of Thomaston, Elder Frank (Aletha) Dixon of Stone Mountain, Ms. Paggie Dixon of Oglethorpe and Elder Freddie Dixon of Roberta.

Service

Saturday at 2:30 pm at Welcome Grove Baptist Church

Interment

Welcome Grove Cemetery

Mr. J. Ed Bell

Thomaston City Councilman J. Ed Bell, 81, died at his residence early this morning.

Mr. Bell was born on December 31, 1929 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He later moved to Moultrie, Georgia where he graduated from Moultrie High School. For four years he served in the United States Navy including the Korean War. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked for General Motors while earning a degree from Georgia State University.

He then began his 33 year career as a “Good Neighbor” for State Farm serving as an agent, district manager, and agency director. He will always be known as the “State Farm man” for Thomaston and around the state in the State Farm community.

He was active in the Lion’s Club, Thomaston Upson Arts Council, Pyramid Investment Group, the Chamber of Commerce, a Boy Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and as a member of the Thomaston City School Board. He served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church.

He began his career as a councilman for the city in 1997 where he still served at the time of his death. In 2009 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Thomaston Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Patricia Leonard Bell; three children, Dr. Richard “Dick” Bell and wife Angie of Stockbridge, Debbie Bradford and husband Roger of Muscle Shoals, AL, and Nancy McAbee and husband Walt of Concord. He leaves six grandsons who will proudly carry on his legacy, Rhett McAbee, Davis Bradford, Will Bell, Ben Bradford, Cooper Bell and Patrick McAbee. He also leaves one sister, Audrey DeMott, Moultrie and sister-in-law Connie Bell, Woodbridge, VA.

Memorials

First Baptist Church Bell Tower Fund, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286, Thomaston Upson Arts Council, 118 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286, or the charity of your choice.

Visitations

Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home

Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on at First Baptist Church

Thursday at 4:45 pm following the service at First Baptist Church

Services

Thursday at 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church

Cemetery

South View Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Frances Taylor Hickman Hammock

Mrs. Frances Hickman Hammock, 93, of 724 Jeff Davis Road died Monday Night, July 18th, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hammock was a native of Taylor County. She was a retired spinner form the B. F. Goodrich Co. and was a member of Jeff Davis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Oscar Cranford,; her 2nd husband, Jack Hammock, and a grandchild, Tammy Givingo.

Mrs. Hammock is survived by: 2 daughters - Mrs. Barbara C. (Frank) White, of Thomaston; and Mrs. Elsie C. Tidwell, of Albany; Grandchildren - Cathy (Chris) Hoyal and Ken (Pam) White, all of Thomaston; Great-Grandchildren - Shane and Lacey Barfield, Stevie Millin and Heather Hindman, all of Thomaston; Austin and Christen Massey, of Macon; Candice White, of Thomaston; Joseph Givingo, of Dawson, and Mia and Jeremy Register, of Leesburg; Great-Great Grandchildren - Kailey and Carson Barfield, of Thomaston; Trey Millin, of Thomaston; and Austin and Trinety Register, of Leesburg.

Visitation

Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home.

Services

Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Cemetery

South View Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Drexel Daniel

Mr. Drexel Daniel, 64, of 118 Waller Road died July 14, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on June 28th.

The accident occurred at the intersection of US 19 north and Harp Road, Daniel had been undergoing treatment at the Atlanta Medical Center.

Visitation

Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Service

Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arraignments.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Stowe Huckaby

Mrs. Barbara Ann Stowe Huckaby, 76, died July 14th, 2011.

Mrs. Huckaby was born in Atlanta, a daughter of the late Robert Stowe and Dorothy Plaster Stowe. She was a long time homemaker and Mom. After her children grew up and moved away, she worked in the banking business in the Mortgage Department of the United Bank. She was also the City Clerk of Meansville, as well as a City Council member.

She was a long time member of the Pike County Lions Club. Mrs. Huckaby was a member of the Life Springs United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Huckaby is survived by a daughter, Sandy (Ronald) Mitchell of Meansville; two sons, Scott (Glenda) Huckaby of Meansville and Brent (Evalina) Huckaby of Griffin; a sister, Janice (Marty Reardon) Cambron of Sharpsburg; and three granddaughters, Georgie Huckaby and Catherine Huckaby of Meansville, and Chloe Huckaby of Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Thomas Huckaby.

Memorials

Meansville Fire Department Auxiliary, P. O. Box 266, Meansville, GA 30256

Visitation

Saturday following the service in the Fincher Chapel at Life Springs Methodist Church

Services

Saturday at 11:00 am in the Fincher Chapel at Life Springs Methodist Church

Interment

Fincher United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hwy 109, Meansville, Georgia

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nellie Christine Fenley Huckeba

Mrs. Nellie Christine Fenley Huckeba, 98, of Thomaston died July 13, 2011 at Providence Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Huckeba was born on April 2, 1913 in Porterdale, Georgia to the late John and Allie Fenley. She was formerly employed with B.F. Goodrich Mills where she worked as a spinner for 40 years. Mrs. Huckeba was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Allie Mae Phillips of Douglasville, Mrs. Eleanor and Wallace Hudgins of Thomaston, Mrs. Sylvian English of Thomaston; 8 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation

Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Services

Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Teresa Denise Mewbourn

Mrs. Teresa Denise Mewbourn age 55 of Thomaston died July 12, 2011 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Coggins Funeral Home.

Mr. William E. “Buddy” McDaniel

Mr. William E. “Buddy” McDaniel, 74, of Thomaston died July 12, 2011, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McDaniel was born on May 13, 1937, in Harris County, son of the late Wade McDaniel and the late Unice Shipp McDaniel. He was a Mason and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an agent with Life of Georgia for many years and retired from the Upson County Water Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bradshaw McDaniel; sister, Jean Parker.

Survivors include his daughters and sons in law, Tina Christine and Rodney Fordham of Thomaston, Patty and Glenn Callaway of Concord; sons and daughters in law, Bill and Rhonda McDaniel of Thomaston, Jeff and Lucy McDaniel of Thomaston; sisters, Carol Wimberly of Talbotton, Wadene Sease of Charlotte, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Families Feeding Families, c/o Mt. View Baptist Church, Jeff Davis Road, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Visitation

Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday at 2:00 p.m at Mountain View Baptist Church

Interment

Upson Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Frances Marie Railey Stewart

Mrs. Frances Marie Railey Stewart, age 74, of Thomaston, died July 11, 2011, at her residence.

Mrs. Stewart was born on October 9, 1936, in Thomaston, daughter of the late A.C. Railey and the late Louise Eubanks Railey. She was retired from the William Carter Company and a member of First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bentley Stewart.

Survivors include her sons, Cliff Stewart of Thomaston, Ricky Turner of South Carolina; brothers, Allen Railey of Thomaston, Edward Railey of Statesboro; sisters, Jewell Ryals of Thomaston, June Allen of Thomaston; 4 grandchildren.

Visitation

Wednesday at 1:00 pm at First Assembly of God Church

Services

Wednesday at 2:00 pm at First Assembly of God

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Chrystle Cleveland Traylor

Chrystle Cleveland Traylor, 34, died July 8th, 2011.

Visitations

Monday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Monday at 2:00 pm at graveside, Upson Memorial Gardens

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Kerry Lamar "Buddy" Coggins

Mr. Kerry Lamar "Buddy" Coggins, 61, of Thomaston died July 8, 2011 at Emory University Hospital.

Mr. Coggins Was born on July 15, 1949 in Thomaston to Lamar and Georgia Coggins. He was employed with Rogers Cash and Carry for many years.

Survivors include his son Mr. Casey Coggins (Brooke Philpott) of Thomaston; brother Mr. Tim and Donna Coggins of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters Mrs. Kay and Jimmy Parrott of Thomaston, Mrs. Cheryl and Don Peacock of Thomaston.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to The Gathering Church.

Visitation

Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Memorial Service

Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Mrs. Florence Evelyn Scott

Mrs. Florence Evelyn Scott, 89, of Thomaston died July 8, 2011 at Riverside Nursing Center.

Mrs. Scott was born on July 31, 1921 in Thomaston to the late Ben and Florence Purifoy. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters; Mrs. Rosalind Scott White, Mrs. Marsha Scott and Jesse Coogler, Mrs. Becky McWaters; son Mr. Billy Scott; 8 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation

Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home 

Graveside Service

Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Southview Cemetery

Mrs. Sue O. Fincher

Mrs. Sue O. Fincher, age 84, died July 7th, 2011.

Mrs. Fincher was a native of Greenville, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Molena. She was a graduate of Molena High School. Mrs. Fincher was a seamstress for International Playtex until her retirement in 1982. She then worked for 17 years for American Mills. Mrs. Fincher was a member of the Molena Baptist Church and worked in the church nursery for many years.

She is survived by her sister, Bernice (Ronnie) Weaver of Thomaston, and two sisters-in-law, Sue Oglesby of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Virginia Oglesby of Molena.

Visitations

Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Services

Saturday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Cemetery

Molena City Cemetery

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of the arraignments.

Mrs. Imogene Bond Anderson

Mrs. Imogene Bond Anderson age 83 of Thomaston died July 6, 2011 at Riverside Nursing Home.

Mrs. Anderson was born on August 19, 1927 in Griffin, to the late Eason and Annie Bond. She was employed with the William Carter Company for 37 years. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. John David Anderson.

Survivors include her brother Mr. Eason Bond of Monroe, Georgia; sister and brother in law Mrs. Evie and James Heaton of Thomaston.

In Lieu of Flowers the family has requested that donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Visitation

Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Service

Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home 

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Wynelle A. Roberts

Wynelle A. Roberts, 94, died July 5th, 2011.

Visitations

Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Thursday at 11:00 am at graveside, Crystal Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Iris Gwen Peterman

Mrs. Iris Gwen Peterman, 68, died July 4, 2011 at her sons residence in Forsyth Ga.

Mrs. Peterman was born on December 19, 1942 in Thomaston to the late J.W. and Opal Cochran. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons Mr. Mitchell and Connie Byrd Peterman of Thomaston, Mr. Todd and Lynn Peterman of Forsyth, Mr. Chris and Dana Peterman of Forsyth; sister Mrs. Gloria Sanders of Thomaston. Grandchildren Elizabeth, Tyler, Aubrey and Emme.

Visitation

Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

Funeral Service

Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.

Interment

Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arraignments.

Mrs. Annie Watkins

Mrs. Annie McPeters Watkins, age 91, of Thomaston, died July 2, 2011, at Riverside Health Care.

Mrs. Watkins was born on April 22, 1920, in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Samuel and Hattie McPeters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Watkins; son, Leon Watkins; grandson, Ken Watkins.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Nancy and Verlon Coggins of Thomaston; sons and daughters in law, Richard and Bobbie Watkins of Zebulon, Charlie and Pat Watkins of Thomaston; daughter in law, Irene Watkins of Thomaston; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation

Monday from 6 pm to 8 pm at Coggins Funeral Home.

Services

Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend Clifford Respress, Jr.

Reverend Clifford Respress, Jr. died Sunday, June 25, 2011. He was born in Crawford County on December 13, 1935 to the late Mrs. Dora Mae Dotson Respress and the late Mr. Clifford Respress, Sr.

He attended school at Shady Grove. He was a member of Springfield Baptist and was a long time employee of the Coca Cola Company. Rev. Respress pastored several churches including: Springhill Community Baptist Churches (18 Years); Midway Baptist Church (15 Years); Fellowship Baptist Church (13 Years);and Demascus Baptist Church (Over 10 Years), he retired in 2003.

He was a member of the Upson County Ministerial Association of the Upson County Ministers Union, a member of the NAACP and elected to serve as President in 1995. A member of the Thomaston-Upson County Concerned Citizens Coalition, Upson County Chapter of the American Red Cross, a member of the Emancipation Proclamation Committee, American Association of Retired Persons, Dumas Lodge No.225 and a board member of Habitat for Humanity.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alene Respress of Thomaston; sons: Mr. Bobby (Shirley) Respress, Mr. Robert Respress, both of Thomaston, and Mr. Larry (Bertha) Respress of Columbus; daughter, Ms. Patricia Respress of Thomaston; step-children include: Mr. Arthur (Janice) Quiller, Mrs. Carolyn Powell, Mr. Willie (Debbie ) Quiller, Mr. Tony (Ann) Quiller and Mrs. Elaine Adams, all of Thomaston; granddaughter Ms. Twanna "Kale" Quiller of Thomaston.

Nineteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren.

Services

Thursday, June 30 at 1:00 P.M. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Interment

Fellowship Cemetery

Trice Funeral Home is in charge of arraignments.

Mr. Robert Earl Dunnahoo

Mr. Robert Earl Dunnahoo age 59 of Thomaston died June 28, 2011 at the Medical Center of Central Ga.

Mr. Dunnahoo was born on May 13, 1952 in Thomaston to Robert and the late Vada Dunnahoo. He was employed with the Upson County Recreation Department where he worked as a grounds keeper for many years.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Debra Dunnahoo of Thomaston; sons Mr. Robert Earl Dunnahoo II of Thomaston, Mr. Christopher Antonio and Tina Dunnahoo of Thomaston; father Mr. Robert Dunnahoo of Thomaston; sister Mrs. Teresa and Richard Bowen of Bluffton, South Carolina; 6 Grandchildren

Visitation

Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Memorial Service

Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Mr. Luther Woodrow Smith

Mr. Luther Woodrow Smith, 95 of Griffin, formerly of Thomaston died June 25, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born on May 1, 1916 in Conyers Georgia, to the late Claude and Avery Smith. He was employed with Thomaston Mills where he worked as a machinist for 30 years. Mr. Smith attended Living Waters Church in Griffin. He is preceded in death by his daughter Mrs. Nellie "Doody" Lumpkin.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley Smith of Griffin; daughters Mrs. Gail and Gerald Thomas of Savannah, Mrs. Sharon Paterson of Thomaston; step children Mr. Steve and Ann Buchanan, Mrs. Betty Jo and Richard Betz of Griffin; brother Mr. Robert and Joann Smith of Thomaston; 14 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation

Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Graveside Service

Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Southview Cemetery

Mrs. Viola Bishop Russell

Mrs. Viola Bishop Russell age 81 of Americus formerly of Thomaston died June 24, 2011 at Sumter Medical Center.

Visitation

Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Mrs. Kathy Gail Way

Mrs. Kathy Gail Way age 56 of Thomaston died June 24, 2011 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Way was born on July 5, 1954 in Thomaston to the late J.P. and Marjorie Bowles. She was employed with Mac’s Grill where she worked as a waitress.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Brandie and Mark Blount of Thomaston, step daughter Mrs. Shannon Hatchett Dotson of Griffin, son Mr. Ray and Patti Holly of Thomaston, step sons Mr. John Hobbs, Mr. Wesley Hobbs of Reynolds, brothers Mr. Charles and Joyce Harris of TN, Mr. Eugene and Judy Williams of Thomaston, Mr. Johnny and Sandra Bowles of Atlanta, half brother Mr. Basil and Becky Burkett of Thomaston, sister Mrs.Kim and Donnie Turner of Thomaston, Mac's Grill family. 6 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren.

Visitation

Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Crystal Hill Cemetery

Harvey Eugene Warren, Sr.

Harvey Eugene Warren, Sr., 77, died June 24th, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Parking Lot Fund, Faith Baptist Church, 2088 Yatesville Hwy, Thomaston, GA 30286

Visitation

Saturday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home

Services

Sunday at 2:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church

Interment

Lamar Memory Gardens, U. S. 341 South, Barnesville

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arraignments.

Mrs. Dorothy Ragan Reeves

Mrs. Dorothy Ragan Reeves age 82 formerly of Thomaston died June 23, 2011 at her sons residence in Omaha Texas.

Mrs. Reeves was born on September 3, 1928 in Zebulon, to the late Malcolm and Mary Ragan. She was employed with the William Carter Company for 30 years. Mrs. Reeves was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

In Lieu of Flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Thomaston Hospice.

Survivors include her sons Mr. Gerald and Maxine Reeves of Danville Virginia, Mr. Jerry and Cheryl Reeves of Lanoir, North Carolina, Mr. James and Elaine Reeves of Omaha, Texas, sister Mrs. Barbara York of Thomaston, 9 Grandchildren. Many Great Grandchildren.

Visitation

Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Graveside Service

Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at New Harmony Baptist Cemetery

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arraignments.

Mrs. Clydie A. Chapman

Mrs. Clydie Taylor Chapman age 84 of Thomaston died June 22, 2011 at Providence Health Care.

Mrs. Chapman was born on June 27, 1926 in Brooks County to the late James and Lizzie Taylor. She was employed with Thomaston Mills Bleachery division where she worked for 39 years.

Survivors include her son and daughter in law Mr. William Rudolph and Vicki Rozier of Thomaston, brother Mr. Donald Taylor of Quitman, Georgia, sister Mrs. Verlon and Otis Wilson of Warner Robins, Georgia.

Graveside Service

Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Upson Memorial Gardens

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arraignments.

Mr. Leon Watkins

Mr. Leon Gordon Watkins age 75 of Thomaston died June 22, 2011 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Mr. Watkins was born on May 24, 1936 in Blackshear Georgia, to the late Luther and Mary Mae Watkins. He was employed with the City of Thomaston for many years. Mr. Watkins was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army for several years.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Freida Watkins of Thomaston Georgia, daughters Mrs. Lanell and Darwin Golden of Thomaston Georgia, Mrs. Tammy and John Evanchik of Jacksonville Florida, sons Mr. Terry and Jennifer Watkins of Barnesville Georgia, Mr. Kim and Bonnie Watkins of Thomaston Ga. 11 Grandchildren. 2 Great Grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 301 Kelly Drive Suit 3 Peachtree City Ga. 30269

Visitation

Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home
Funeral Service

Interment

Bristol Baptist Church Cemetery

Margaret Riviere

Mrs. Riviere was born in Upson County, a daughter of the late J. B. Hardy and Lucile Blackburn Hardy.

She obtained her private pilot's license in Griffin in the early 1940s. In 1942 the U. S. Army Air Force formed the Women's Air Force Service Pilots, or WASPs. Mrs. Riviere applied and was accepted into the program, which trained and utilized women to fly non-combat missions in the United States during World War II. In 2009 Mrs. Riviere received a Congressional Gold Medal for her service.

Mrs. Riviere had lived in Barnesville since 1947 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville.

Mrs. Riviere is survived by a niece, Virginia Massing of Rome; two nephews, Tom Hardy Massing of Rockton, IL and Tony Douglas Massing of Cartersville; and a sister-in-law, Christine Goodenough of Woodbury.

Memorials

Donor's favorite charity

Services

Thursday at 11:00am, Graveside

Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery, Barnesville

Pasley-Fletcher Funeral in charge of the arrangements. 

Mrs. Tammy Garner Ellerbee

Mrs. Tammy Garner Ellerbee age 48 of Thomaston, died June 20, 2011 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ellerbee was born on December 10, 1962 in Thomaston Georgia, to Willie Ray and Ann Garner. She worked as a cook for many years.

Survivors include her husband Mr. James Ellerbee of Thomaston, daughter Miss. Courtney Ellerbee of Thomaston, son Mr. Jonathon Ellerbee of Thomaston, step son Mr. Mitchell Ellerbee of Thomaston, father Mr. Willie Ray Garner of Thomaston, mother Mrs. Ann Garner of Thomaston, brother Mr. Robby Dale Garner of Thomaston, sister Mrs. Peggy McKenzie of Thomaston. 4 Grandchildren.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arraignments.

David Andrew "Andy" Granger

Mr. David Andrew "Andy" Granger died June 17, 2011.

Visitation

Saturday, June 18th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Pasley Fletcher Funeral Home.

Services

Monday, June 20th, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Cemetery

Upson Memorial Gardens

Mima Jane McCrary Smith

Mima Jane McCrary Smith died Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Visitations

Friday, June 17, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.

Services

Saturday, June 18, Graveside at 11:00am.

Interment

South View Cemetery

Mrs. Marianne Savage Walter

Mrs. Marianne Savage Walter, age 63, of Griffin, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Atlanta Medical Center.

Mrs. Walter was born on March 9, 1948, in Upson County, daughter of the late John F. Savage, Sr. and the late Mary Alice Smith Savage. She was the owner of Busy Bee Day Care in Griffin. She was preceded in death by her son, Chris Wall.

Survivors include her husband, James Walter of Griffin; daughters, Rhonda Cullom of Stockbridge, Melissa Lynn Jenkerson of McDonough; sons, Steven Wall of Stockbridge, David Troy Walter of Canton, Michael Walter of Cobb; sister and brother in law, Mary Jane and Wayne Mabrey of Meansville; 9 grandchildren.

Visitation

Friday evening, June 17, from 5pm to 7 pm, at Coggins Funeral Home.

Services

Saturday, June 18, at 2:00 pm, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.

Interment

The Rock Methodist Cemetery

Lucinda Nell (Cindy) Bowles

Miss Lucinda Nell (Cindy) Bowles died Tuesday, June 14th, 2011. She was a native of Upson County, born on December 24th, 1953.

Miss Bowles was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. She was also a graduate of Mercer University with a BA in Social Work and Gordon Junior College, with a RN (Registered Nurse) Degree. Miss Bowles was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She worked as a Registered Nurse before a 1988 accident which caused her disability.

Cindy is survived by: Her sister and brother-in-law, Loveanne and John Addison, of Clermont, Georgia;  2 Nephews - Kyle Addison, of Atlanta and Tyler, Addison, of Athens; Aunt and Uncle - Mr. and Mrs. Love A. Mallory, Jr., of Thomaston.

Memorials

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Thomaston-Upson Humane Society, POB 1152, Thomaston, Ga. 30286

Services

Thursday, June 16th at 2:00PM in the Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel

Cemetery

Glenwood Cemetery, South Hightower St., Thomaston, GA 30286

Mrs. Betty Jean McGouirk Neeley

Mrs. Betty Jean McGouirk Neeley, age 81, of Thomaston, died June 13, 2011.

Mrs. Neeley was born on February 21, 1939, in Talladega, Alabama, daughter of the late Dave and Alma Wright McGouirk. She was retired from Thomaston Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Neeley.

Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Cindy and Larry Helms of Thomaston, Valerie and Robert Bunn of Jonesboro; sons and daughter in law, David Neeley of Thomaston, Mike and Kathy Neeley of Thomaston; sisters, Ruth Stewart of Meansville, Sue Raybon of Thomaston; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Mary Ella McCard Smith

Mrs. Mary Ella McCard Smith passed away June 10, 2011 at Riverside Nursing Care.

Mrs. Smith was born to William "Buddy" and Mollie McCard June 9, 1923 in Thomaston.

She graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in 1941 where she played basketball. She joined the Woman Air Corps and was stationed in Orlando, Florida, where she met and married Merrill Edward Smith on March 3, 1945. Mrs. Smith worked in the Thomaston Mills for 20 years and at Martha Mills almost 15 years. Mr. and Mrs. Smith also raised thousands of laying hens and raised and sold guinea pigs for years. Mrs. Smith was Mrs. Riverside in 2009, and was chosen to be in the state pageant at Stone Mountain. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by son, Russell and Nan Smith of Americus, daughter Elaine Scott of Thomaston, Diane and Billy Ward of Thomaston, grandchildren, Leslie and David Stevens of Thomaston, Andrea and Ron Kephart of New Braunsfel Texas, Michael and Keriko Ward of Tokyo Japan, Kelli and Russ Pennington of Atlanta, Kristi Smith of Warwick, Robyn Scott Watson of Melbourne Australia, Joey and Rebecca Smith of Suwanee, seven great grandchildren also survive, and a sister Mrs. Betty Sue Fowler of Louisville Kentucky.

Visitation

Sunday June 12, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Coggins Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Sunday June 12, 4:00 p.m., Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home

Interment

Sunday June 12, Crystal Hill Cemetery