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Mrs. Kay Kitchens Bray
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Kay Kitchens Bray, age 65, of Thomaston, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bray will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Ted Kandler will officiate, and interment will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on...
Mrs. Martha Smith Bridgman-Ellerbee
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Martha Smith Bridgman-Ellerbee, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the West Village Retirement Center. She was 93.
Born on February 28, 1932, in Thomaston, Georgia, she was a bright light in the lives of those who knew her, embodying grace and warmth throughout her distinguished life. She was one...
Mrs. Ann McFarlin Olive
Oct 9, 2025
Mrs. Ann McFarlin Olive, age 90, of Yatesville, GA, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Providence Health Care of Thomaston. Funeral services for Mrs. Olive will be held on Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday,...
Mrs. Sandra Anderson Suggs
Oct 6, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Anderson Suggs, age 80, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Suggs was born September 12, 1945, in Thomaston, Georgia, daughter of the late Harry Anderson the late Winnie Lee Gilmore Anderson. She was a graduate of Mississippi College with a BS degree. She married the love of her life, Robert...
Mrs. Brenda Matthews Waller
Oct 3, 2025
Brenda Faye Matthews Waller, 75, of Albany, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born on February 8, 1950 to Virginia Irwin Matthews and William (Bill) Matthews, Brenda was raised in Thomaston, Georgia with strong roots in family and community. She later moved to Griffin, Georgia where she raised a family and spent most of her life.
Brenda earned...
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...
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