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Patricia "Trish" Moraway

Patricia "Trish" Moraway

Feb 3, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia 'Trish' A. Moraway, age 58, of Thomaston, GA., will be Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 11:00 a. m., in the Chapel of the Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home in Thomaston, with The Reverend Katherine Pasch officiating. Mrs. Moraway passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at home under the care of Vista Hospice. Mrs. Moraway...

Mrs. Martha Gertrude Fowler

Mrs. Martha Gertrude Fowler

Jan 24, 2010

Mrs. Fowler was a life-long resident of Upson County. A homemaker for much of her life, she was also employed by the Martha Mills Division of the B. F. Goodrich Company, the William Carter Company and as a nurse's aide. She was a member of the Silvertown Baptist Church. Mrs. Fowler is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald...

Martha Gertrude Fowler

Martha Gertrude Fowler

Jan 24, 2010

Mrs. Fowler was a life-long resident of Upson County. A homemaker for much of her life, she was also employed by the Martha Mills Division of the B. F. Goodrich Company, the William Carter Company and as a nurse's aide. She was a member of the Silvertown Baptist Church. Mrs. Fowler is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald...

Lucile Rogers Hankinson

Lucile Rogers Hankinson

Jan 22, 2010

Mrs. Hankinson was a native of Rupert, GA but she moved to Thomaston in 1942 where she lived until moving to Warner Robins. She was employed by the B. F. Goodrich Company for 38 years until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Hankinson was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by three grandchildren, Vickie Herndon of The Rock, David...

Mrs. Lucile Rogers Hankinson

Mrs. Lucile Rogers Hankinson

Jan 22, 2010

Mrs. Hankinson was a native of Rupert, GA but she moved to Thomaston in 1942 where she lived until moving to Warner Robins. She was employed by the B. F. Goodrich Company for 38 years until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Hankinson was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by three grandchildren, Vickie Herndon of The Rock, David...

Mr. William James Fitzmaurice, Jr.

Mr. William James Fitzmaurice, Jr.

Jan 20, 2010

Mr. William James Fitzmaurice, Jr., age 87, of 231 Fambro Road, The Rock, Georgia, died Wednesday Afternoon, January 20th, in the Golden Living Center in Thomaston, Georgia. Mr. Fitzmaurice will be cremated, and no services are planned. Mr. Fitzmaurice was a native of Ottumwa, Iowa, and a former resident of Roxboro, North Carolina. He had been a resident of...

William James Fitzmaurice, Jr.

William James Fitzmaurice, Jr.

Jan 20, 2010

Mr. William James Fitzmaurice, Jr., age 87, of 231 Fambro Road, The Rock, Georgia, died Wednesday Afternoon, January 20th, in the Golden Living Center in Thomaston, Georgia. Mr. Fitzmaurice will be cremated, and no services are planned. Mr. Fitzmaurice was a native of Ottumwa, Iowa, and a former resident of Roxboro, North Carolina. He had been a resident of...

Mrs. Joyce Burson Thompson

Mrs. Joyce Burson Thompson

Jan 15, 2010

Mrs. Joyce Burson Thompson, died January 15, 2010. Mrs. Thompson was born December 1, 1922, in Thomaston, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, J. B. (‘’Tommy’’)Thompson. Mrs. Thompson partnered with her husband in developing and operating Thompson Construction Company, a well-respected general contractor in Atlanta, Georgia for forty years. She was a longtime member of...

Joyce Burson Thompson

Joyce Burson Thompson

Jan 15, 2010

Mrs. Joyce Burson Thompson, died January 15, 2010. Mrs. Thompson was born December 1, 1922, in Thomaston, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, J. B. (‘’Tommy’’)Thompson. Mrs. Thompson partnered with her husband in developing and operating Thompson Construction Company, a well-respected general contractor in Atlanta, Georgia for forty years. She was a longtime member of...

Mrs. Betty Joyce Higgs Grier

Mrs. Betty Joyce Higgs Grier

Jan 13, 2010

Mrs. Grier was a life-long resident of Upson County, a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Higgs and Elva DeLoach Higgs. She and her husband, the late Rev. James E. Grier, were founding members of the Thomaston United Pentecostal Church. In addition to assisting her husband in his ministry and raising her family, she also worked as a weaver...

Betty Joyce Higgs Grier

Betty Joyce Higgs Grier

Jan 13, 2010

Mrs. Grier was a life-long resident of Upson County, a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Higgs and Elva DeLoach Higgs. She and her husband, the late Rev. James E. Grier, were founding members of the Thomaston United Pentecostal Church. In addition to assisting her husband in his ministry and raising her family, she also worked as a weaver...

Geneva Pasley Kitchens

Geneva Pasley Kitchens

Jan 9, 2010

Mrs. Kitchens was born in the Crest Community of Upson County, a daughter of William A. Pasley, Jr., and Palmer Izora Smith Pasley. She lived most of her adult life in Macon with her husband, the late James Arthur Kitchens. She was a home maker. Mrs. Kitchens was a member of the Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived...

Mrs. Geneva Pasley Kitchens

Mrs. Geneva Pasley Kitchens

Jan 9, 2010

Mrs. Kitchens was born in the Crest Community of Upson County, a daughter of William A. Pasley, Jr., and Palmer Izora Smith Pasley. She lived most of her adult life in Macon with her husband, the late James Arthur Kitchens. She was a home maker. Mrs. Kitchens was a member of the Friendship Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived...

Billy Edward Eubanks

Billy Edward Eubanks

Jan 6, 2010

Mr. Eubanks was a life-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County. For 50 years he and his wife, Maxine Eubanks, owned and operated Northside Superette. Mr. Eubanks was a member of the Morning Star Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a Shriner. Mr. Eubanks attended Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Mr. Billy Edward Eubanks

Mr. Billy Edward Eubanks

Jan 6, 2010

Mr. Eubanks was a life-long resident of Thomaston and Upson County. For 50 years he and his wife, Maxine Eubanks, owned and operated Northside Superette. Mr. Eubanks was a member of the Morning Star Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a Shriner. Mr. Eubanks attended Silvertown Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Virginia Huguley Burgess

Virginia Huguley Burgess

Jan 6, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Huguley Burgess died peacefully on January 6, 2010. Mrs. Burgess was a native and lifelong resident of Thomaston and Upson County Georgia. She was born a daughter to Zack Huguley Sr. and Elva Abercrombie Huguley on August 30, 1939. Mrs. Burgess was a member of the R. E. Lee graduating class of 1957. During her career she...

Mrs. Virginia Huguley Burgess

Mrs. Virginia Huguley Burgess

Jan 6, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Huguley Burgess died peacefully on January 6, 2010. Mrs. Burgess was a native and lifelong resident of Thomaston and Upson County Georgia. She was born a daughter to Zack Huguley Sr. and Elva Abercrombie Huguley on August 30, 1939. Mrs. Burgess was a member of the R. E. Lee graduating class of 1957. During her career she...

Mary Hammock Cook

Mary Hammock Cook

Dec 30, 2009

Mrs. Mary Hammock Cook, age 90, of 1623 Hendricks Church Rd., Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cook was an Upson County native, a daughter of Sydney Jacson Hammock and Roweny Daniel Hammock. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters,...

Nicky Joe Passmore

Nicky Joe Passmore

Dec 30, 2009

Mr. Passmore was a native of Upson County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and, during his working life was employed by the City of Thomaston as a police officer and later as a water plant operator. Mr. Passmore was one of the longest surviving heart transplant recipients. He was transplant patient #31 at Emory University...

Mrs Mary Hammock Cook

Mrs Mary Hammock Cook

Dec 30, 2009

Mrs. Mary Hammock Cook, age 90, of 1623 Hendricks Church Rd., Thomaston, died Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cook was an Upson County native, a daughter of Sydney Jacson Hammock and Roweny Daniel Hammock. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters,...