Obituaries

Mar 24, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Ellington Norris, age 87, of Thomaston, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Riverside Nursing Center. Mrs. Norris was born on March 7, 1925, in Upson County, daughter of the late Joel Madison Ellington and the late Evelyn Dickens Ellington. she worked as an inspector at the Thomaston Mill Bleachery. She was a member of First United Pentecostal...

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Franklin was a native of Thomaton and was formerly employed by the B.F. Goodrich Martha Mill. As a local businessman, Mr. Franklin was instrumental in developing the North Side Business District of Thomaston. Mr. Franklin was especially known for his service during World War II, having served in the U.S. Army where he saw combat in the European...

Mar 23, 2012

Donna Ray Corley, age 51, of 317 Jackson Avenue, Thomaston, died Friday Afternoon, March 23rd, in the Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins. Donna Ray was a native of Upson County. She was a 1978 gradaute of R. E. Lee Institute and a 1982 graduate of Valdosta State University. Donna Ray was employed by the First National Bank of...

Mar 23, 2012

Mrs. Landice Capel McDaniel, age 89, formerly of Sunnyside Road, died Friday Morning in Laurel Bay Health Care in Greenville, South Carolina. Mrs. McDaniel was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson County for most of her life. Mrs. McDaniel was retired from the Spinning Department of Thomaston Mills. She was a member of Mt. Olive...

Mar 18, 2012

Mr. Truitt was a long-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County, a son of the late Elbert Truitt and Bernice Shafer Truitt. He was a self-employed logger and was the owner of the Truitt and Pitts Logging Company. Mr. Truitt was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Truitt is survived by...

Mar 17, 2012

Mrs. McKinley was born on December 5th, 1916. She was the younger daughter of the late Clifford C. and Clara Perkins Heath, pioneer citizens of Taylor County. A graduate of Georgia Southwestern College and Georgia State College for Women (now Ga. College and State University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, she taught in several school systems...

Mar 15, 2012

Mr. Goodroe was born in Thomaston, GA, on July 15, 1931 to the late Eulon Mabry Goodroe and the late Kate Bell Goodroe. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Eulon Douglas (Tony) Goodroe, Paul William Goodroe, and Alvah Mabry Goodroe. Survivors include many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mar 14, 2012

Mr. Watts was born in Upson County on April 4th, 1917, a son of the late Lemuel J. Watts and Matttie Cato Watts. He was a tinter frame operator at the Bleachery Division of Thomaston Mills prior to his retirement. Mr. Watts was a member of the Hightower Memorial United Methodist Church and served as a member of the...

Mar 3, 2012

Mr. Bachman was born in Baltimore, MD. but had lived in Yatesville for many years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and at the time of his retirement from the service held the rank of Machinist's Mate. After retiring from the Navy he was employed by Brown Transport as a truck driver. Mr. Bachman was active...

Mar 1, 2012

Mrs. Short was a life-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County, a daughter of the late Arthur N. Self and Lula G. Helms Self. She was employed as a seamstress at Sherri Lynn Industries in Zebulon until her retirement. Mrs. Short is survived by three sons, Mike (Debbie) Short of Thomaston, Bobby Short of Riverdale and Freddie (Rose) Short...

Feb 27, 2012

Mr. William Henry Arnett, age 80, of 3847 Thompson Road, Macon, died Monday Evening, February 27th, in Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Mr. Arnett was a native of Macon. He was retired from Inland Container Corporation and was a self-employed lawn mower mechanic. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. He was predeceased by his son, Willliam...

Feb 24, 2012

Mrs. Nadine Mason Truitt, age 87, of 2228 Mt. Carmel Road, Culloden, died Friday Night, February 24th, at her residence. Mrs. Truitt was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Frank Mason and Ruth Taylor Mason; her husband - Henry Gordon Truitt; her children, Linda Truitt Rucker and Jimmy Eugene Truitt; and her sister - Bernice Shaeffer Truitt. Mrs....

Feb 21, 2012

Mrs. Sybil Sanders Renfroe age 74, of 3170 Crest Hwy., Thomaston, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Renfroe was a native of Upson County. She was a self-employed beautician and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Mrs. Renfroe is survived by: Her Husband - Mr. Jerome Renfroe, of Thomaston; 2 daughters - Mrs. Kim (Johnny)...

Feb 9, 2012

Mr. Jimmy Wilson Harrell, Sr., age 77, of 2579 Rest Haven Road, Barnesville, died Thursday Afternoon at his residence. Mr. Harrell is survived by: His Wife - Mrs. Martha Crawford Harrell, of Barnesville; daughter - Mrs. Pamela (Scott) McKinley; sons - Mr. Jimmy (Debbie) Harrell, Jr., and Mr. Joseph (Sharon) Harrell, all of Thomaston; sisters - Mrs. Viola Haygood,...

Feb 3, 2012

Jan 25, 2012

Mrs. Betty Sue Heaton Birdson, 82, formerly of 103 Avenue J, Thomaston, died Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Birdsong was a life-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County. She was a licensed practical nurse and was employed by Upson Regional Medical Center for 27 years. She also was employed for many years as an...

Jan 24, 2012

Mr. Roy Tracy Malone, age 50, of Fort McCoy, Florida, died Tuesday Afternoon, January 24th, at his residence. Mr. Malone was in the U. S. Army for 2 years, serving form 1981 to 1983 in the militray police. Mr. Malone is survived by: His wife - Mrs. Kathy Malone; 2 sons - Mr. Troy Malone and Mr. Adam Malone,...

Jan 20, 2012

Mrs. Miriam Tisinger Garland, 92, formerly of Thomaston, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Lanett, AL. Mrs. Garland was born in Thomaston, a daughter of the late Leonard L. and Rheunette Richardson Tisinger. Prior to her retirement she was employed at the Bleachery Division of Thomaston Mills. Mrs. Garland was a member of the Trinity...

Jan 15, 2012

Mr. Billy F. Butts, Sr., 80, of 1545 Delray Rd., Thomaston, died Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at his home. Mr. Butts was a native of Upson County, a son of the late Julian F. Butts and Willie Mae Dinkins Butts. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Butts was...

Jan 9, 2012

Mrs. Connie Faye Jackson Nirenstein, age 62, of 2417 Greenwood Terrace, Macon ,formerly of Thomaston, died Monday Morning, January 9th, at her residence. Mrs. Nirenstein was a native of Upson County. She was a teacher at Middle Georgia Christian School and worked until her illness. She was a member of the Thomaston Road Church of Christ in Macon. Mrs....