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Mr. Edward Dewey Burkett
Mr. Edward Dewey Burkett, age 68, of Thomaston, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Burkett was born Aug. 30, 1951, in Thomaston to Lorene Burkett Thompson and the late Isaac Aldine Burkett. He is a retired MARTA bus driver and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Leslie (Louis) Carter, of Marietta; mother, Lorene Thompson, of Thomaston; brothers, Gary Burkett, of Thomaston and Glenn Burkett, of Naples Fla.; and grandchild, Bradley Carter.
Funeral services for Mr. Burkett were held Thursday, June 18, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Upson Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286 or Facebook: Upson Humane Society.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Burkett’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Edward Dewey Burkett, age 68, of Thomaston, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Burkett was born Aug. 30, 1951, in Thomaston to Lorene Burkett Thompson and the late Isaac Aldine Burkett. He is a retired MARTA bus driver and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Leslie (Louis) Carter, of Marietta; mother, Lorene Thompson, of Thomaston; brothers, Gary Burkett, of Thomaston and Glenn Burkett, of Naples Fla.; and grandchild, Bradley Carter.
Funeral services for Mr. Burkett were held Thursday, June 18, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Upson Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286 or Facebook: Upson Humane Society.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Burkett’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Fredrick Henry Canady
Mr. Fredrick Henry Canady, age 64, of Cunningham Avenue in Thomaston passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Providence Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held Saturday, June 20 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Canady is survived by four siblings, Mildred Prater (Charlie), of Thomaston, Diane Clark, of Fayetteville, NC; Marcia (Thomas) Lucas, of Fayetteville, NC, and Granison Warren, of Maryland; step-brother, Leonard Buckner, of Forsyth; niece, Angela (Chris) Lockhart, of Lagrange; nephew, Jeffery (Monica) Prater, of Thomaston; great-nephew, Christopher O’Brian Lockhart, of Lagrange; great-niece, Karissa Prater, of Sandy Springs; sisters-in law, Marlene Canady, of Maryland and Melinda Canady, of Fayetteville, NC; close friend that he called his “play sister” Juanita Bland, of Thomaston; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Bentley’s & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Fredrick Henry Canady, age 64, of Cunningham Avenue in Thomaston passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Providence Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held Saturday, June 20 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Canady is survived by four siblings, Mildred Prater (Charlie), of Thomaston, Diane Clark, of Fayetteville, NC; Marcia (Thomas) Lucas, of Fayetteville, NC, and Granison Warren, of Maryland; step-brother, Leonard Buckner, of Forsyth; niece, Angela (Chris) Lockhart, of Lagrange; nephew, Jeffery (Monica) Prater, of Thomaston; great-nephew, Christopher O’Brian Lockhart, of Lagrange; great-niece, Karissa Prater, of Sandy Springs; sisters-in law, Marlene Canady, of Maryland and Melinda Canady, of Fayetteville, NC; close friend that he called his “play sister” Juanita Bland, of Thomaston; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Bentley’s & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Phillip Franklin Harley
Mr. Phillip Franklin Harley, age 37, of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Harley was born July 25, 1982, in Frederick, Md., to Larry Franklin Harley and Katheryn Morman English. He was self-employed and was co-owner of Harley and Sibs Logistics, LLC. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include his parents; his wife, Brook Harley, of Thomaston; daughter, Aleigha Harley, of Thomaston; sons, Avery Harley, Kierce Harley, Kole Harley, Kent Harley, all of Thomaston; brother, Michael Harley, of Frederick, Md.; sisters, Toni Wilder, of Thomaston, Angie(Chad) Shumate, of Savannah, Andrea (Darren) Matthew, of Fredericks, Md.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and his business partner and close friend Guy Robinson of Thomaston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. Family received friends Wednesday, June 24, at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to West Central Georgia Bank c/o Kacie English Benefit Fund for Phillip Harley at 617 N Church St. Thomaston, GA 30286 or https://www.gofundme.com/f/phillip-harley-memorial-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Harley’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Phillip Franklin Harley, age 37, of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Harley was born July 25, 1982, in Frederick, Md., to Larry Franklin Harley and Katheryn Morman English. He was self-employed and was co-owner of Harley and Sibs Logistics, LLC. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include his parents; his wife, Brook Harley, of Thomaston; daughter, Aleigha Harley, of Thomaston; sons, Avery Harley, Kierce Harley, Kole Harley, Kent Harley, all of Thomaston; brother, Michael Harley, of Frederick, Md.; sisters, Toni Wilder, of Thomaston, Angie(Chad) Shumate, of Savannah, Andrea (Darren) Matthew, of Fredericks, Md.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and his business partner and close friend Guy Robinson of Thomaston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. Family received friends Wednesday, June 24, at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to West Central Georgia Bank c/o Kacie English Benefit Fund for Phillip Harley at 617 N Church St. Thomaston, GA 30286 or https://www.gofundme.com/f/phillip-harley-memorial-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Harley’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lillie Mae Darsey Ivie
Mrs. Lillie Mae Darsey Ivie, age 92, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at her residence.
Mrs. Ivie was born in Dexter, June 20, 1927, to the late Steve M. Darsey and Ida Fennell Darsey. She had been employed by Martha Mills, William Carter Company and J's Village Shop on Barnesville Street. She was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her son, J. C. (Carmen) Ivie, of Woodland; brother-In-Law, Claud (Helen) Ivie, of Rex; four grandchildren, Dawn (Chris) Ivie Russell, of Thomaston, Hoyt (Katie) Ivie, of Thomaston, Christy (Chad) Sims Johnson, of Bethel, Ohio, and Billy (Meda) Sims, of Culloden; eight great-grandchildren, Christian Russell, Anna Beth Ivie, Cohen Ivie, Addie Ivie, Payton Rollyson, Hampton Sims, Weston (Julienn) Sims, and Madison Sims; and a great-great-granddaughter, Hadyson Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lynwood Hoyt Ivie.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ivie were held Saturday, June 20 in Crystal Hill Cemetery with Rev. Marc Pritchett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upson Humane Society, P. O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org .
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Lillie Mae Darsey Ivie, age 92, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at her residence.
Mrs. Ivie was born in Dexter, June 20, 1927, to the late Steve M. Darsey and Ida Fennell Darsey. She had been employed by Martha Mills, William Carter Company and J's Village Shop on Barnesville Street. She was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her son, J. C. (Carmen) Ivie, of Woodland; brother-In-Law, Claud (Helen) Ivie, of Rex; four grandchildren, Dawn (Chris) Ivie Russell, of Thomaston, Hoyt (Katie) Ivie, of Thomaston, Christy (Chad) Sims Johnson, of Bethel, Ohio, and Billy (Meda) Sims, of Culloden; eight great-grandchildren, Christian Russell, Anna Beth Ivie, Cohen Ivie, Addie Ivie, Payton Rollyson, Hampton Sims, Weston (Julienn) Sims, and Madison Sims; and a great-great-granddaughter, Hadyson Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lynwood Hoyt Ivie.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ivie were held Saturday, June 20 in Crystal Hill Cemetery with Rev. Marc Pritchett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upson Humane Society, P. O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org .
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Keidel
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Keidel, age 60, of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at her residence.
Mrs. Keidel was born on April 23, 1960, in Covington, to the late Johnnie Marcus Mann and the Mary Daniels Mann. She worked as a radiologist at the Foot and Ankle Group in Florida and she attended Mountain View Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Micheal A. Keidel.
Survivors include her daughter, Allison Keidel, of Thomaston; son, Rueben (Michele) Yearwood, Jr., of Lula; step-son, Tony (Amber) Keidel and their daughter Hayle Kiedel; sisters, Sherry (Tom) Day, of Thomaston, and Kay Mann, of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Bradley Yearwood and Julia Yearwood.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Keidel’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Keidel, age 60, of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at her residence.
Mrs. Keidel was born on April 23, 1960, in Covington, to the late Johnnie Marcus Mann and the Mary Daniels Mann. She worked as a radiologist at the Foot and Ankle Group in Florida and she attended Mountain View Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Micheal A. Keidel.
Survivors include her daughter, Allison Keidel, of Thomaston; son, Rueben (Michele) Yearwood, Jr., of Lula; step-son, Tony (Amber) Keidel and their daughter Hayle Kiedel; sisters, Sherry (Tom) Day, of Thomaston, and Kay Mann, of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Bradley Yearwood and Julia Yearwood.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Keidel’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Claudia Lawrence
Claudia Lawrence passed away on March 16, 2020 at the age of 65 years.
Claudia was born in Thomaston June 29, 1954 and studied at the Piedmont School of Nursing and Armstrong. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Lawrence.
Claudia’s celebration of life service is scheduled for June 28, at 11 a.m. For more information and current service, please continue to follow www.baldwinfairchildwestaltamonte.com.
Claudia Lawrence passed away on March 16, 2020 at the age of 65 years.
Claudia was born in Thomaston June 29, 1954 and studied at the Piedmont School of Nursing and Armstrong. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Lawrence.
Claudia’s celebration of life service is scheduled for June 28, at 11 a.m. For more information and current service, please continue to follow www.baldwinfairchildwestaltamonte.com.
Judith P. McDonald
Judith P McDonald, age 69, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Fla. after a lengthy illness.
Judith was a born March 27, 1951. She graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston and the University of Georgia. At UGA she earned a music degree, she taught private piano lessons and was a church accompanist.
Judith is survived by a son, James J. McDonald, Jr.; brother, C. Carey (Angela) Pitts; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Cheryl McDonald. She was predeceased by her husband, James Jeffery McDonald, Sr.; her father and mother, Charles M. Pitts and Louise H. Pitts and her daughter, Jessica Carol McDonald. She is also survived by several grandchildren and cousins.
Her cremains will interred at a later date with her father and mother at Upson Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Upson Cancer Ministry, 300 Upson Avenue, Thomaston.
Judith P McDonald, age 69, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Fla. after a lengthy illness.
Judith was a born March 27, 1951. She graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston and the University of Georgia. At UGA she earned a music degree, she taught private piano lessons and was a church accompanist.
Judith is survived by a son, James J. McDonald, Jr.; brother, C. Carey (Angela) Pitts; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Cheryl McDonald. She was predeceased by her husband, James Jeffery McDonald, Sr.; her father and mother, Charles M. Pitts and Louise H. Pitts and her daughter, Jessica Carol McDonald. She is also survived by several grandchildren and cousins.
Her cremains will interred at a later date with her father and mother at Upson Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Upson Cancer Ministry, 300 Upson Avenue, Thomaston.
Mr. William R. “Red” Newton, Sr.
Mr. William R. “Red” Newton, Sr., age 96, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Hendersonville. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, July 1, at South View Cemetery in Thomaston, at 10 a.m.. Rev. Brian Everett will officiate.
Mr. Newton was born in Sylvania Sept.16, 1923, to the late Benjamin Henry Newton and Eula Bertha Oglesbee Newton. He moved with his family to Thomaston at the age of nine. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served aboard the submarine USS Bass until the end of World War II. He reenlisted in the Navy in May, 1947, and in 1953 he transferred to the Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1969. His total service time was 25 and a half years. Mr. Newton was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Newton was preceded in death by two sons, William R. Newton, Jr. and David A. Paul; and a sister, Dewease Lewis.
He is survived by his wife, Quinell Paul Newton, of Hendersonville, N.C.; a son, David Wayne Newton, of Meansville; and a daughter, Becky Franz-Paul, of Hendersonville, N.C.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
Mr. William R. “Red” Newton, Sr., age 96, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Hendersonville. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, July 1, at South View Cemetery in Thomaston, at 10 a.m.. Rev. Brian Everett will officiate.
Mr. Newton was born in Sylvania Sept.16, 1923, to the late Benjamin Henry Newton and Eula Bertha Oglesbee Newton. He moved with his family to Thomaston at the age of nine. Following high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served aboard the submarine USS Bass until the end of World War II. He reenlisted in the Navy in May, 1947, and in 1953 he transferred to the Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1969. His total service time was 25 and a half years. Mr. Newton was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Newton was preceded in death by two sons, William R. Newton, Jr. and David A. Paul; and a sister, Dewease Lewis.
He is survived by his wife, Quinell Paul Newton, of Hendersonville, N.C.; a son, David Wayne Newton, of Meansville; and a daughter, Becky Franz-Paul, of Hendersonville, N.C.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Walker
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Walker, age 74, of Kings Avenue in Thomaston, will be held Saturday, June 27, at the graveside in South View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Minister Charlotte Franklin will serve as the eulogist.
Ms. Walker transitioned Sunday June 21, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Jerry Walker, Sr. and Clyde Black Walker, born and reared in Upson County. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, and worked as a floral arranger at a local florist shop.
She is survived by two sons, Craig (Tracie) Walker, of Douglasville and Kelsey (Latazha) Walker, of Fairburn; four grandchildren, Craig II, Alison, Christopher, and Ashton; two brothers, Jerry (Joann) Walker, Jr., and Elliot (Shirley) Walker, of Thomaston; one sister, Juanita Walker, of Jersey City, N.J.; several devoted nieces and nephews along with a host of cousins and friends.
Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Walker, age 74, of Kings Avenue in Thomaston, will be held Saturday, June 27, at the graveside in South View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Minister Charlotte Franklin will serve as the eulogist.
Ms. Walker transitioned Sunday June 21, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Jerry Walker, Sr. and Clyde Black Walker, born and reared in Upson County. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, and worked as a floral arranger at a local florist shop.
She is survived by two sons, Craig (Tracie) Walker, of Douglasville and Kelsey (Latazha) Walker, of Fairburn; four grandchildren, Craig II, Alison, Christopher, and Ashton; two brothers, Jerry (Joann) Walker, Jr., and Elliot (Shirley) Walker, of Thomaston; one sister, Juanita Walker, of Jersey City, N.J.; several devoted nieces and nephews along with a host of cousins and friends.
Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.