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Mr. Edward P. "Skipper" Parker
May 7, 2025
Mr. Edward P. "Skipper" Parker, age 70, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. The family will hold a memorial service on Wednesday, May 21, at 2:00 PM, at the Barn at Harper Pines, 577 Roland Road, Thomaston, GA.
Skipper was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 7, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of...
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Barfield
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Barfield, born on January 27, 1962, in Upson County, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Georgia. She was 63. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Sandy's career was marked by her dedication and service to numerous institutions,...
Mr. Martin Thurman "Marty" Grizzard, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Mr. Martin Thurman "Marty" Grizzard, Jr., aged 66, passed away at his home in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Marty was a beloved member of his family, well known for his kindness and unwavering support for those around him. Marty's career began as he worked alongside his father at Northside Drugs,...
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Mitchell
Apr 23, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Mitchell, age 74, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Harborview Health Care.
Mrs. Mitchell was born October 28, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John C. Helton and Betty Jo Buchanan Goins. She had worked in nutrition with Lamar County Schools and Rock Springs Church. She had previously managed citrus orchards in Orlando, FL....
Ms. Bessie Jo Franklin Williams
Apr 22, 2025
Ms. Bessie Jo Franklin Williams, age 83, a cherished member of the Thomaston community, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Riverside Health and Rehab in Thomaston, Georgia.
Born on July 8, 1941, in Thomaston, she was the daughter of Joseph P. Franklin and Bessie Lenell Salter Spillers. Bessie Jo was a dedicated seamstress who spent many years of her career...
Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll Sanderson
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll Sanderson, age 84, of Thomaston, died Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Sanderson will be held Saturday, April 19, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Dr. Ryan Christopher will officiate, and interment will follow in Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive...
Mrs. Peggy Middlebrooks Cleveland
Apr 12, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Middlebrooks Cleveland, age 85, of Thomaston, died Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her residence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cleveland will be held Monday, April 14, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Jason Weeks will officiate, and interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday...
Mr. Rodney Brent Norris
Apr 8, 2025
Mr. Rodney Brent "Coach" Norris, age 74, born in Jacksonville, Florida, from Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Thomaston, Georgia, died peacefully Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mr. Norris was the son of the late Ostelle and Betty Yates Norris. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth of Tallahassee, Florida, son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Keely...
Mr. William Annison "Bill" Word, Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. William Annison "Bill" Word, Sr., a devoted family man, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 86, in Thomaston, Georgia. Born on November 24, 1938, in Piedmont, Alabama, Bill's life was marked by a profound commitment to service, both in his personal and professional endeavors.
Bill was a proud veteran, having served four years in the...
Elder William E. "Billy" Morgan
Apr 7, 2025
Elder William E. "Billy" Morgan, beloved member of the community and dedicated servant of the Lord, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 80, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Born on June 21, 1944, in Upson County, Billy led a life marked by service, compassion, and devotion.
Billy's professional journey began with C & S Bank and later...
Ms. Becky Hemperley
Apr 3, 2025
Betty Jean (Becky) Barfield Hemperley, a sweet and gentle soul, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Becky was the daughter of the late Mary Will Barfield. She was raised in Thomaston by her mother and aunt, the late Rachel Trice, both of Thomaston, Georgia. Following graduation from the R. E. Lee Institute, Becky went on to achieve her bachelor’s degree from...
Mr. Lonnie Alvin Holmes, Sr.
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Lonnie Alvin Holmes, Sr., age 82, of Thomaston, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Holmes will be held Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Barrow officiating. Interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...
Mr. John Edward Trice, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. John Edward Trice, Jr., age 74, of Thomaston, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Trice will be held on Friday, April 4, at 11:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Bryan McPherson and Mr. Bob Cochran will officiate, and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will...
Mr. Terrell Andrew Smith
Mar 30, 2025
Terrell Andrew “Terry” Smith, 71, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice and Community Care.
His family will welcome friends at a visitation on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the parlor of Oakland Baptist Church. A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jeff Hayes and Rev. Eddie...
Mrs. Mary Jane Teal Craven
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jane Teal Craven, age 94, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home in Thomaston, Georgia, surrounded by those she cherished. Born on June 13, 1930, in Thomaston, Mary dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, raising her children with love, care, and unwavering support.
Mary was a proud...
Mr. William Thomas "Tommy" Mixon
Mar 19, 2025
Mr. William Thomas "Tommy" Mixon, age 73, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Mixon will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 11:00 AM, in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Mixon was born in Thomaston on November 14, 1951, to the late Dr. Charles E. Mixon and the late Martha Jewell Pasley Mixon. He...
Mrs. Helen Smith Beckham
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Helen Smith Beckham, age 94, passed away peacefully at her assisted living home in Little River, South Carolina, on March 17, 2025.
A graveside service for Mrs. Beckham will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Molena City Cemetery with Dr. John Talley officiating. The family invites the attendees and guests to a reception following the service...
Mr. James Charley "Jim" Fussell
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. James Charley "Jim" Fussell, age 87, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Fussell was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.
Mr. Fussell was born in Duncan, Florida, on July 26, 1937, to the late Ambus Fussell and the late Ocorita Pippin Fussell. He served his...
Mrs. Vickie Mulling Lawrence
Feb 27, 2025
Mrs. Vickie Mulling Lawrence, age 67, of Locust Grove, GA, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Griffin, GA. Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence will be held Sunday, March 2, at 2:00 PM, at Yatesville Methodist Church. Rev. Dean Hemphill will officiate, and interment will be at the Hammock Family Cemetery in Locust Grove at 4:00 PM....
Mrs. Ellen Perdue Bettis
Feb 24, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Perdue Bettis of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away at the age of 81 on February 24, 2025.
Ellen was born on March 5, 1943, to Magnus and Lucille Perdue in Thomaston, Georgia. She is a proud member of the R.E. Lee Institute Class of 1961 and graduated from the Piedmont School of Nursing in 1963. She was a registered Occupational...
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