Obituaries

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.

Jun 8, 2010

Mr. Grier was a native of Jackson County, Ga., and had lived in Thomaston for the past six years. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a retired pipefitter for the Ford Motor Co., plant in Hapeville. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Grier is survived by his wife,...

Jun 1, 2010

Mrs. Bentley was a native of Bartow, GA., a daughter of the late Willie Williams and Lula Smith Williams, but had lived in Thomaston for 75 years. She was a homemaker and also worked for nine years as a seamstress for the William Carter Company, and later as an aide at Rock Hill Elementary School. Mrs. Williams was a...

May 25, 2010

Mr. Blankenship was a life-long resident of Upson County. He was a 1982 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. He also graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta and graduated from Flint River Technical School with a degree in computer science. He was employed by Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc., of Norcross as a project engineer. Mr. Blankenship was a...

May 24, 2010

Dr. Roberson was a native of Rome, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Dr. Roberson pastored the following churches since 1975: Crawford Baptist Church in Crawford, AL; Parkview Baptist Church in Eufaula, AL; Johnson Chapel Baptist Church in Cusseta, AL; Liberty Baptist Church in Opelika, AL; Valley Grove Baptist Church in Thomaston; Thundering Springs Baptist...