Obituaries

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Mr. Thomas Black "Tommy" Howell, Sr.

Mr. Thomas Black "Tommy" Howell, Sr.

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Thomas Black “Tommy” Howell, Sr., age 95, of Thomaston, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his daughter’s residence. A service to celebrate Mr. Howell’s life will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Judson Barnes will officiate, and the interment will follow in the Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery....

Mr. Charles  "Charlie" Varner

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Varner

Jun 19, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Monroe Varner May 13, 1940-June 19, 2022 Graveside memorial services for Mr. Varner will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM, in South View Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Cunningham officiating. Charlie Varner, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep at ManorCare, Decatur, GA. He was born in Thomaston, GA, the son of Frank C. Varner,...

Mrs. Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton

Mrs. Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton

Jun 19, 2022

Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Thomaston, GA, 208 South Church Street with Rev. Ted Kandler officiating. The family will receive friends and family at a visitation held immediately following the service...

Mrs. Catherine Baston

Mrs. Catherine Baston

Jun 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 18, 2022, Mrs. Catherine Atkinson Baston, 88, loving wife of the late Robert “Billy” William Baston. Catherine was born in Jefferson County but spent most of her life in Columbia County. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Barbara “Bobbie” Baston Daniel and husband...

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal, 90, of Thomaston, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Teal will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:30 AM, at Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. The family will receive guests at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00...

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker, age 88, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Walker will be held Friday, June 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at East Thomaston Baptist Church. Rev. Joey Smith will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings

May 30, 2022

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings, 84, of Culloden, GA, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at Monroe County Hospital. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Stallings will held on Thursday, June 2, at 11:00 AM, in the Culloden City Cemetery with Mr. Troy Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. Mrs. Stallings was born...

Mrs. Delores Jolley

Mrs. Delores Jolley

May 29, 2022

Mrs. Delores Jolley, 64, of Thomaston, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her residence. Memorial services for Mrs. Jolley will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Mr. Robert Fletcher will officiate. Mrs. Jolley was born in Atlanta, GA, on December 15, 1957, to the late Dewey Eugene Phillips and...

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott

May 28, 2022

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott, age 85, of Thomaston, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Newnan, Georgia. A graveside service for Mrs. Elliott will be held on Tuesday, May 31, at 11:00 AM, at South View Cemetery. Rev. Jason Weeks will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on...

Ms. Margaret Gregory "Lorie" Chapman

Ms. Margaret Gregory "Lorie" Chapman

May 23, 2022

Margaret Gregory Chapman (known to all as Lorie) 84, who resided with her son & daughter-in-law (David & Adaline) in Atlanta, passed away May 23, 2022, after a brief illness from cancer. She passed peacefully, at home surrounded by loved ones. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Lorie will be held on Friday, May 27, at...

Mrs. Elizabeth  "Beth" Newman

Mrs. Elizabeth "Beth" Newman

May 22, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Newman, who was much loved by her family and friends, joined her Heavenly Father on May 22, 2022. Beth was known for her intellect, integrity, compassion, generosity, and faithfulness. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Beth will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Ted...

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best

May 5, 2022

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best, 74, of The Rock, GA, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her residence. Memorial services for Mrs. Best will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 2:00 PM, at The Rock United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Gossett and Rev. Arianna Eberle officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM until...

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer

May 2, 2022

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer, 84, of Thomaston, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Greer will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 4:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Bill Barber will officiate, and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor, age 88, of Auburn, Alabama, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn. Funeral services for Mrs. Windsor will be held Wednesday, May 4, at 2:00 PM, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until...

Mr. Frank Allen Byrd

Mr. Frank Allen Byrd

Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Frank Allen Byrd, age 62, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services to celebrate Frank’s life will be held Saturday, April 30, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Mullins will officiate. The family of Mr. Byrd will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to...

Mrs. Polly Perdue Arnold

Mrs. Polly Perdue Arnold

Apr 24, 2022

Mrs. Polly Perdue Arnold, age 87, of Americus, Georgia, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Funeral services for Mrs. Arnold will be held Friday, April 29, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday morning...

Mr. Calvin Christopher "Fat" Wright

Mr. Calvin Christopher "Fat" Wright

Apr 18, 2022

Mr. Calvin Christopher “Fat” Wright, age 71, of Molena, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21, at 4:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Jason Weeks and Rev. Jimmy Wright will officiate, and interment will follow the service in Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery. The family...

Mrs. Juanita Oglesbee Alexander

Mrs. Juanita Oglesbee Alexander

Apr 14, 2022

Mrs. Juanita Oglesbee Alexander, age 94, of Thomaston, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alexander will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Bill Barber will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family...

Mr. John Pope "Johnny" Barker, Jr.

Mr. John Pope "Johnny" Barker, Jr.

Mar 27, 2022

Mr. John Pope "Johnny" Barker, Jr, age 82, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home in Molena, Georgia. Graveside memorial services for Mr. Barker will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mark Harris officiating. The family of Mr. Barker will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....

Mrs. Lynn Wright Sheppard

Mrs. Lynn Wright Sheppard

Mar 27, 2022

Mrs. Lynn Wright Sheppard, age 61, of Thomaston, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at her residence. Graveside services for Mrs. Sheppard will be held Monday, April 4, at 2:00 PM, at South View Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Sheppard will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Mrs. Sheppard was born March 31, 1960,...