Obituaries

Aug 4, 2010

Mrs. Pitts was born in Penton, AL., on May 9, 1918, a daughter of Monroe S. Hunt and Addie Elizabeth Duke Hunt. She was a 1936 graduate if R. E. Lee Institute and worked for a short while as a spooler for the Martha Mills Division of B. F. Goodrich Company. On April 15, 1938 Mrs. Pitts married her...

Jul 31, 2010

Mrs. Wheeless was a native of Upson County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vann W. Wheeless; 3 brothers - Richard Huguley, Zack Huguley, Jr., and Samuel Huguley; and 1 sister - Virginia Burgess. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zack Huguley, Sr. She is survived by: 2 daughters - Mrs. Gail (John) McGahee, fo Marietta; and Mrs....

Jul 25, 2010

Mrs. Odom died at the Golden Living Center Northside in Atlanta. She was a native of Thomaston, a daughter of the late Fred Howell and Nell Mathis Howell. She was a homemaker and attended Grace Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver 'Jimmy' Odom. Mrs. Odom is survived by her children, Sandra (Will)...

Jul 21, 2010

Jul 17, 2010

Mr. Cleonard E. (Tubby) Dawkins, age 73, of 4096 Haverhill Drive, NE, Atlanta, formerly of Thomaston, died Saturday Morning, July 17th, in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Dawkins was a native of Upson County. He was retired from the Trust Company Bank of Atlanta and was graduated from R. E. Lee Institute in 1955. Mr. Dawkins is survived by:...

Jul 15, 2010

SFC (Ret) Janie Elizabeth Turner passed away in Griffin, GA on July 15, 2010. She was born in Griffin on September 1, 1921, to Errett E. Turner, Sr., and Jessie Lee Hamilton Turner. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers E. Emory Turner, Jr., and Jimmy L. Turner; sisters Merrill Bernadine Turner and Melba T. Harrison;...

Jul 14, 2010

Mrs. Doris Ware Tolley Davis, age 84, of 513 Jeff Davis Rd., Thomaston, died Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Davis was a native of Bradenton, FL., but grew up in Woodbury. She was a graduate of the Woodbury High School. Mrs. Davis had lived in Thomaston for over 25 years and was the owner/operator...

Jul 13, 2010

Eunice Christina Pickar Crosby was born in North Washington, Iowa on December 16, 1918 to Bill and Clara (Adams) Pickar. She passed away at her home in Lyle, Washington July 13, 2010 at the age of 91. When Eunice was two years old, her mother died. In 1936, Eunice graduated from high school and three years later, on May...

Jul 6, 2010

Mr. Hardage was a native of Thomaston, a son of the late Louie H. Hardage, Sr., and Ida Mae Corley Hardage. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and saw action as a Gunners Mate Second Class during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa on an LCTS escort. Mr. Hardage was a former employee...

Jul 5, 2010

Jul 5, 2010

Mr. Salter was a native of Thomaston. He was a 2004 graduate of Upson Lee High School. Mr. Salter was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, holding the rank of Corporal. He was on active duty from 2004 thru 2008, then joined the US Marine Corps Reserve. He was attending college in Newbury, OH. Mr. Salter was...

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. Grimm was born in New Castle, PA. He lived and worked in many parts of the United States and in recent years spent much of his time in Molena, GA. He was a Mason for many, many years. Survivors include his wife, Sue Connally Grimm of Atlanta. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 31st,...

Jun 22, 2010

Mr. Hawkins died at his residence in Macon. No public services are planned.

Jun 20, 2010

Mrs. Johnson was a native of Gilmer County, but had lived in Thomaston for 80 years. During her working life she was employed by the Martha Mills Division of the B. F. Goodrich Company as a spinner. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Golden Club and volunteered as a Pink lady with the Upson Regional Medical Center Auxiliary....

Jun 19, 2010

Jun 10, 2010

Mrs. Bridges was a native of Upson County. She was a 1937 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Bridges in 1977 and by a special friend, Bill Herbener in 2010. Mrs. Bridges is survived by...

Jun 9, 2010

Mrs. Whitten was born in Ellaville, GA but moved to Thomaston as a young girl. She was a retired inspector for Thomaston Mills. Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Whitten and her son, Delmas Whitten. She is survived by her granddaughter, Kimberly Whitten, and several nieces and nephews.