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Mrs. Frances Maudell Bethune Parker
Sep 30, 2025
Mrs. Frances Maudell Bethune Parker, born on August 3, 1931, in Meansville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Riverside Health and Rehab. She was 94.
She was known for her dedicated work at General Tire and Rubber Co. in Barnesville. Maudell attended Mud Bridge Baptist Church. She enjoyed engaging in word and crossword puzzles, baking cakes during...
Mr. Jere Patrick Greer, Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Mr. Jere Patrick Greer, Jr. age 61, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services for Mr. Greer will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Bryan McPherson and Rev. Ted Kandler will officiate, and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Ms. Paula Carroll Madsen
Sep 29, 2025
Ms. Paula Carroll Madsen, age 70, of Thomaston, died on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Madsen was born in Thomaston, on September 20, 1955, a daughter of the late George Harry Carroll and the late Iris Pauline Traylor Carroll. She attended R.E. Lee Institute, and was a graduate of Southern Crescent Technical College with an Associates...
Mr. George Branan Collins, III
Sep 26, 2025
Mr. George Branan Collins, III, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence in Concord, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
He was born on February 1, 1941, in Byron, Georgia, to the late George Branan Collins, Jr. and the late Janie Eppinger Collins. An alumnus of Lanier High...
Mrs. Dianne New Quarles
Sep 17, 2025
Elizabeth Dianne New Quarles (“Dianne”) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born March 2, 1950 in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Madison and Anne New, and was the eldest of six daughters.
Dianne attended R.E. Institute in Thomaston and later graduated from Wesleyan College in Macon with a degree in Commercial Art. While in college, she met...
Mrs. Carol Norris Odom
Sep 16, 2025
Mrs. Carol Norris Odom, age 76, born in Jacksonville, Florida, of Thomaston, Georgia, died peacefully Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Thomaston, Georgia.
Mrs. Odom was the daughter of the late Ostelle and Betty Yates Norris and was preceded in death by her brothers Rodney Brent Norris and Timothy Craig Norris, both formerly of Thomaston, Georgia. She...
Mrs. Debra Ware Cauthen
Sep 14, 2025
Mrs. Debra Ware Cauthen, age 75, of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Cauthen was born September 11, 1950, in Woodbury, Georgia, a daughter of the late Solon W. Ware and the late Parniece Hilley Ware. She was a 1968 graduate of R.E. Lee Institute, and later attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. Most of her...
Mrs. Gloria Peacock Ormand
Sep 14, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Peacock Ormand, age 98, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Village of Summerville. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ormand will be held on Thursday, September 18, at 2:00 PM, in South View Cemetery. Mr. Chris Hinson will officiate.
Mrs. Ormand was born July 26, 1927, in Cochran, GA, to the late Walter...
Mrs. Michel Ann O'Donnell Mathison
Sep 13, 2025
Mrs. Michel Ann O'Donnell Mathison, age 63, of Thomaston, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Mathison was born in Hunstanton, England on December 28, 1961, the daughter of the late John Michael O'Donnell and the late Sarah Gabriel Flood O'Donnell. Growing up in a military family, she experienced various places, cultures and countries. She had many fond...
Mr. William Mark Ard
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. William Mark Ard, age 60, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his residence.
Mark was born July 29, 1965, in Baldwin County, Georgia, a son of Mary Brookins Ard and the late Ben Jeff Ard, Sr. Mark was a self employed carpenter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Suzette Avery, and...
Mr. Bobby Lee Rogers
Sep 9, 2025
Mr. Bobby Lee Rogers, born on April 23, 1946, in Upson County, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Atrium Navicent Health in Macon. He was 79.
Bobby was a 1965 graduate from R.E. Lee Institute and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1965 to 1970 and...
Coach Jack Smith
Sep 5, 2025
Coach Jack Smith, b. Walter Jacky Smith, of Thomaston, GA, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born on July 26, 1933, in Nashville, TN, he was the son of Will Clay Smith, Jr. and Laurabel Everal Sanders Smith. His parents both worked for Grant Banks and were transferred first to Jacksonville, FL and...
Mr. Richard Carlisle Rhodes
Sep 4, 2025
Mr. Richard Carlisle Rhodes, age 73, of Thomaston, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Harborview Health Care of Thomaston.
He was born on May 26, 1952, in San Diego, California. Richard dedicated much of his life to a career in law enforcement, a profession that reflected his commitment to serving the community. He is survived by his wife, Kristy...
Dr. Judy Inez Orosz
Aug 25, 2025
Dr. Judy Inez Orosz walked with her Lord and Savior into her heavenly home on August, 25, 2025.
She was born on July 16, 1945 in Woodbury, Ga, the only child of Inez Brown Orosz and the late SGT Joseph Michael Orosz, who was killed in WW2 four months before her birth. At the age of 6 weeks, she and her...
Mr. Kenneth Delano "Ken" Teston
Aug 17, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Delano Teston, affectionately known to friends and family as Ken, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was 82.
Born on December 19, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, Ken led a life filled with dedication, creativity, and love for his family. Ken devoted 44 years of his career as a lineman, ultimately retiring from...
Mrs. Jane Benefield Avera
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Jane Benefield Avera, age 95, of Thomaston, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service for Mrs. Avera will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 PM, at Thomaston First Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan McPherson and Rev. Ted Kandler officiating, and Kevin Benefield providing the eulogy. The family will greet...
Mrs. Barbara Rigby Haynes
Jul 28, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Rigby Haynes, 82, of Molena, Georgia, will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Will Haynes will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Radney Funeral...
Mr. George Felton “Butch” Hoyle, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Mr. George Felton “Butch” Hoyle, Jr., age 82, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Born on January 12, 1943, in Thomaston, Georgia, Butch was the son of the late George Felton Hoyle, Sr. and Olivia Keller Hoyle. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and went on to work for Georgia Farm Bureau,...
Mr. Henry Leon "Hank" Armstrong
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Henry Leon "Hank" Armstrong, age 81, of Covington, Georgia, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at his daughter's residence in Covington.
Funeral services for Mr. Armstrong will be held on Wednesday, July 30, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Dr. Rex King officiating. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...
Mrs. Ann Gordy Vickers
Jul 23, 2025
Mrs. Ann Gordy Vickers, age 91, of Thomaston, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Riverside Health and Rehab.
Ann was born on April 7, 1934, to the late Oscar Leonard Gordy and the late Tommie Byrd Mauldin Gordy. She was born at their home, and the home, which still stands today, was in their family for over 91 years...
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