Obituaries

Mr. Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Vanhouten

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” VanHouten, age 77, of Thomaston, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

Funeral services for Mr. VanHouten will be held, Monday, December 30, at 2:00 PM, at Trinity Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Wilson will officiate, and a private interment will follow. The family will...

Mrs. Ruth Vickery Pippins

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Vickery Pippins, age 85, of Thomaston, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at the residence of her grandson in Woodland.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pippins will be held Friday, December 27, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Joey Smith will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery....

Mr. Tommy Stevens

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Tommy Stevens, age 88, of Thomaston, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his residence.

Memorial services for Mr. Stevens will be held on Friday, December 27, at 2:00 PM at the First Methodist Church of Thomaston with Rev. Herb Flanders officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church on...

Mr. Ronnie Lee Teal

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Lee Teal, age 61, of Thomaston, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his residence. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Teal will be announced later.

Mr. Teal was born in Warm Springs, GA, on July 8, 1963, to the late Joe Arnold Teal and the late Ruby Ione Riggins Teal. He had been employed as a heating...

Mr. John Thomas Vanhouten

Dec 18, 2024

Mr. John Thomas VanHouten, age 47, of Lenox, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Funeral services for Mr. VanHouten will be held Sunday, December 22, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Wilson will officiate, and a private family interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until...

Mrs. Vivian Ellene Noell Cook

Dec 17, 2024

In loving memory of Ellene Noell Cook who passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and best friend. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, at 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, December 22, from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

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Ms. Christina Marie Bugh

Dec 16, 2024

Ms. Christina Marie Bugh, age 30, of Acworth and formerly of Thomaston, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.

Memorial services for Christina will be held on Saturday, December 21, at 2:00 PM, at Northside Christian Church with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from...

Mr. Bobby Wayne Spurlock

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. Bobby Wayne Spurlock, age 75, of Thomaston, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.

No services are planned at this time.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

Rodrick Kempton "Roddy" Harris

Dec 4, 2024

Rodrick Kempton "Roddy" Harris, age 63, of Atlanta, GA, died Wednesday, December 4, at Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Memorial services for Roddy will be held Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Kandler officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1:00...

Ms. Myrtie Rogers "Myrtle" Webb

Dec 1, 2024

Ms. Myrtie Rogers "Myrtle" Webb, age 74, of Yatesville formerly of Madison, Florida, died Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Services will be held in Madison, Florida, at a later date.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdafuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Betty Ruth Stewart Grizzard

Nov 29, 2024

Mrs. Betty Ruth Stewart Grizzard, 88, of Thomaston, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at her home of over 50 years in Thomaston, GA. Funeral services for Mrs. Grizzard will be held on Monday, December 2, at 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church of Thomaston.  Dr. Glenn Gilstrap will officiate, and...

Mr. Walter Leon "Bo" Boyt

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Walter Leon "Bo" Boyt, 92 of Yatesville, GA, passed away at his residence on November 23, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Yatesville Baptist Church.  Rev. David Shriver and Rev. John Wesley Long will officiate, and burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Yatesville. ...

Mr. Terry Adams

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Terry Adams, age 77, of Monroe, GA, died Saturday May 4, 2024, at Northridge Health and Rehab in Commerce, GA.

Mr. Adams was born in Thomaston, GA to the late Aubrey and Rosalee Meadows Adams. Mr. Adams retired from Sears as a stockman and salesman and was a United States Army Veteran. In addition...

Mr. Theo Franklin Miles

Nov 14, 2024

Theo Miles, born February 4, 1940, in Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Theo’s life was marked by steadfast faith, service, and dedication to his family and community. Theo is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Linda, his children Kelley...

Mrs. Gail Harrison McDaniel

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Gail Harrison McDaniel, age 77, of Thomaston passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Thomaston, Georgia, to James Clarence “Buck” and Betty Rutherford Harrison.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm in the chapel of Fletcher Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

Mrs. Sandra Ellington Fenley

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Ellington Fenley, age 72, of Thomaston, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Fenley will be held on Sunday, November 17, at 2:00 PM, in South View Cemetery with Rev. Chet Yates officiating. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday evening,...

Mrs. Betty Perdue Wheeless

Nov 11, 2024

Mrs. Betty Perdue Wheeless, affectionately known as "Ronnie’s Special Angel," peacefully passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia, Betty shared a beautiful life with her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, Ronnie Wheeless. She will forever be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and exceptional...

Mr. Raymond Lewis Sewell, Ii

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. Raymond Lewis "Scooter" Sewell, II, of Thomaston, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence. It was Mr. Sewell’s wish to be cremated, and no services are planned.

Mr. Sewell was born in San Diego, CA, on June 9, 1952, to Raymond Lewis "Ray" Sewell, I and Loretta May Monroe. Following his service in the US...

Mrs. Cathryn Wilson Anderson

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Cathryn Wilson Anderson, age 86, of Thomaston, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be held Tuesday, November 12, at 2:00 PM at Thomaston First Baptist Church. Rev. Bryan McPherson and Rev. L.C. Lane will officiate, and interment will follow at South View Cemetery. The...

Ms. Alicia Hancock Apfel

Nov 6, 2024

Ms. Alicia Hancock Apfel, age 60, of Miami, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Miami.

Services for Ms. Apfel will be private. Interment will take place at South View Cemetery.

Alicia was born in the Warner Robins Air Force Base Hospital, Georgia. She attended the Cushman School and Ransom Everglades School...