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Mondays at 10 a.m.
Mr. Bo Rogers, Jr.
Mr. Bernard “Bo” Colbert Rogers, Jr., age 63, of Griffin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Bo was born on July 24, 1956 in Thomaston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard C. Rogers, Sr. and Bernie Knight Rogers. He was formerly employed by Hyponex.
Survivors include his wife, Becky R. Rogers; children, Jamie Reece and wife Amber, Jenna Jones and husband Chris, Justin Rogers and girlfriend, Lexi, Misty Rogers; grandchildren, Lexi, Austin, Bella, Mia and Barrett; sister, Vickie Purvis; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 1, in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Pastor Ed Swehla officiated. Interment followed in Westwood Gardens.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin was in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Bo Rogers by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Mr. Bernard “Bo” Colbert Rogers, Jr., age 63, of Griffin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Bo was born on July 24, 1956 in Thomaston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard C. Rogers, Sr. and Bernie Knight Rogers. He was formerly employed by Hyponex.
Survivors include his wife, Becky R. Rogers; children, Jamie Reece and wife Amber, Jenna Jones and husband Chris, Justin Rogers and girlfriend, Lexi, Misty Rogers; grandchildren, Lexi, Austin, Bella, Mia and Barrett; sister, Vickie Purvis; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 1, in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Pastor Ed Swehla officiated. Interment followed in Westwood Gardens.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin was in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Bo Rogers by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Alfreda Denise Culverhouse Mitchell
Alfreda Denise Culverhouse Mitchell was born Dec. 5, 1967 to the late Mr. Guy Fredrick Culverhouse and the late Mrs. Mattie Searcy Neal in Taylor County. The angel of silence came on Friday, Aug. 23, and sealed the lips of a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend at The Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. She leaves a legacy of inspiration and love for all her family and friends.
She attended Hallie Turner Private School in Columbus, graduating top of her class. She continued her education receiving an associate’s degree of applied science in criminal justice, a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s Degree in education, and a specialist degree in education leadership. Through her educational journey, she was a teacher, assistant principal of discipline, and special education zone coordinator. Before her parting, she began to pursue her dreams in real estate with Golden Key Realty in Warner Robins.
She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bethal Baptist Church of Junction City, and later moved her membership to First Baptist Church of Junction City. She was united in holy matrimony to Fredrick Douglas Mitchell Aug. 27, 1994 in Columbus. Alfreda was an outgoing high-spirited individual with an undying love for animals. She never met a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Alexander, Daniel Neal; two sisters, Janie Sanders and Rebecca Rivers.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Fredrick Mitchell, of Kathleen; two daughters, Britney Mitchell, of Bonaire and Erin Mitchell, of Warner Robins; God Mother, Nevicey Green, of Thomaston, who reared her as her own; two God children, Monterrick Hollis, of Hampton, Geand Ariana Donald, of Byron; father-in-law, Randolph Lowe (Joan); mother-in-law, Elaine Phillips (Tommy); four brothers, Arthur Neal (Patricia), of Atlanta, Roney Neal (Minnie), of Atlanta, Benjamin Alexander (Willie), of Morrow, Reginald Walker (Carmen), of Stone Mountain; two sisters, Pamela Warren (Reginald), of Hampton and Rosemary Stewart, of Decatur; two nephews, Anthony Neal and Christopher Leonard (Keina); and one niece, Shimisha Rawlings (Bennie), whom she considered her own; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 27, at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service for Mrs. Mitchell was held Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Mrs. Mitchell was laid to rest in Parkway Memorial Gardens.
Go to www.mcculloughfh. com to sign the online registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.
Alfreda Denise Culverhouse Mitchell was born Dec. 5, 1967 to the late Mr. Guy Fredrick Culverhouse and the late Mrs. Mattie Searcy Neal in Taylor County. The angel of silence came on Friday, Aug. 23, and sealed the lips of a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend at The Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry. She leaves a legacy of inspiration and love for all her family and friends.
She attended Hallie Turner Private School in Columbus, graduating top of her class. She continued her education receiving an associate’s degree of applied science in criminal justice, a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s Degree in education, and a specialist degree in education leadership. Through her educational journey, she was a teacher, assistant principal of discipline, and special education zone coordinator. Before her parting, she began to pursue her dreams in real estate with Golden Key Realty in Warner Robins.
She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bethal Baptist Church of Junction City, and later moved her membership to First Baptist Church of Junction City. She was united in holy matrimony to Fredrick Douglas Mitchell Aug. 27, 1994 in Columbus. Alfreda was an outgoing high-spirited individual with an undying love for animals. She never met a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Alexander, Daniel Neal; two sisters, Janie Sanders and Rebecca Rivers.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Fredrick Mitchell, of Kathleen; two daughters, Britney Mitchell, of Bonaire and Erin Mitchell, of Warner Robins; God Mother, Nevicey Green, of Thomaston, who reared her as her own; two God children, Monterrick Hollis, of Hampton, Geand Ariana Donald, of Byron; father-in-law, Randolph Lowe (Joan); mother-in-law, Elaine Phillips (Tommy); four brothers, Arthur Neal (Patricia), of Atlanta, Roney Neal (Minnie), of Atlanta, Benjamin Alexander (Willie), of Morrow, Reginald Walker (Carmen), of Stone Mountain; two sisters, Pamela Warren (Reginald), of Hampton and Rosemary Stewart, of Decatur; two nephews, Anthony Neal and Christopher Leonard (Keina); and one niece, Shimisha Rawlings (Bennie), whom she considered her own; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 27, at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service for Mrs. Mitchell was held Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Mrs. Mitchell was laid to rest in Parkway Memorial Gardens.
Go to www.mcculloughfh. com to sign the online registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.
Mr. William David McDaniel
Mr. William David McDaniel, age 62, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. McDaniel were held Saturday, Aug. 31, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Mr. McDaniel was born in Bartow County, June 2, 1957, to the late William Ray McDaniel and Lillian Smith McDaniel. He was a graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and earned a bachelor’s degree from LaGrange College. Mr. McDaniel was a member of First United Methodist Church of Thomaston, where he attended the Service Sunday School Class.
Mr. McDaniel is survived by two brothers, Richard (Rebecca) McDaniel, of Thomaston and Guy Haden (Anabolena) McDaniel, of Sunrise, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Thomaston, PO Box 707, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. William David McDaniel, age 62, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. McDaniel were held Saturday, Aug. 31, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Mr. McDaniel was born in Bartow County, June 2, 1957, to the late William Ray McDaniel and Lillian Smith McDaniel. He was a graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and earned a bachelor’s degree from LaGrange College. Mr. McDaniel was a member of First United Methodist Church of Thomaston, where he attended the Service Sunday School Class.
Mr. McDaniel is survived by two brothers, Richard (Rebecca) McDaniel, of Thomaston and Guy Haden (Anabolena) McDaniel, of Sunrise, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Thomaston, PO Box 707, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Keith Barnes Huckaby
Dr. Keith Barnes Huckaby passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 26, after a long illness, which he fought with courage, strength and humor.
Dr. Huckaby was born in Griffin, Feb. 18, 1954, to Juanita Barnes Huckaby and the late Calton H. (June) Huckaby. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1972, then graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1976, practicing pharmacy in Griffin for two years. He felt a call on his life to medicine, and so attended the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, and did his residency training at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. He and his family moved to Thomaston, and he began his solo practice of internal medicine in the summer of 1985. He was a gifted diagnostician and a caring, no-nonsense doctor. He practiced until his health forced retirement in 2017.
He was married to his “sweetie” Vicki Crowder Huckaby for 42 years. Their children are Brian and Jenna Huckaby and their sons Judah and Isaac, and Austin Huckaby and his wife Kristina Ferdinand. It would be an understatement to say he took great delight in his family and loved them with his whole heart.
Keith had many interests including hunting, fishing, photography, travelling, reading, UGA football, and being the pilot of his own small airplane. He also loved music – listening to it, singing in choirs, and playing the guitar and drums. He worked tirelessly to improve the quality of medical care at Upson Regional Medical Center, in his private practice, and in the community. But his greatest passion and focus was to live for Christ, advance His Kingdom, and to leave a legacy for his family and friends. To that end he used his medical skills to do medical mission trips all over the world with “home” being Zambia. He was involved in many local ministries and supported many more. He held leadership and teaching roles in the local churches he attended and was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston at the time of his death. He loved Mt. Zion United Methodist Campground, staying on the grounds every year, serving on its board of managers and trustees for years, and was chairman of the board at the time of his being disabled.
In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, and mother, he is survived by three brothers, Bruce (Betti) Huckaby, of Macon, Robin (Jan) Huckaby, of Dawsonville, and Kevin (Traci) Huckaby, of Griffin; his beloved mother-in-law Virginia Crowder; brother-in-law, Steve (Jeannie) Crowder and many other family members and close friends. He wanted to express a special thanks to two friends and their wives who have stood by him, challenged him spiritually, gotten him in trouble and with whom he spent over 30 years laughing, Dr. Dan and Gail Bramlett, and Dannie and Vicki Smith.
The funeral for Keith Huckaby was Thursday, Aug. 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston, with Rev. Greg Smith and Rev. Danny Stubbs officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Conner-Westberry Funeral Home in Griffin. An additional visitation was at First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston prior to the service. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Zetella.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Campground, PO Box 355, Experiment, Ga. 30212, or Jubilee Centre Zambia, c/o Dr. Dan Bramlett, 384 Quail Run, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin, was in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family in honoring the life of Dr. Keith Huckaby by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Dr. Keith Barnes Huckaby passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 26, after a long illness, which he fought with courage, strength and humor.
Dr. Huckaby was born in Griffin, Feb. 18, 1954, to Juanita Barnes Huckaby and the late Calton H. (June) Huckaby. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1972, then graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1976, practicing pharmacy in Griffin for two years. He felt a call on his life to medicine, and so attended the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, and did his residency training at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. He and his family moved to Thomaston, and he began his solo practice of internal medicine in the summer of 1985. He was a gifted diagnostician and a caring, no-nonsense doctor. He practiced until his health forced retirement in 2017.
He was married to his “sweetie” Vicki Crowder Huckaby for 42 years. Their children are Brian and Jenna Huckaby and their sons Judah and Isaac, and Austin Huckaby and his wife Kristina Ferdinand. It would be an understatement to say he took great delight in his family and loved them with his whole heart.
Keith had many interests including hunting, fishing, photography, travelling, reading, UGA football, and being the pilot of his own small airplane. He also loved music – listening to it, singing in choirs, and playing the guitar and drums. He worked tirelessly to improve the quality of medical care at Upson Regional Medical Center, in his private practice, and in the community. But his greatest passion and focus was to live for Christ, advance His Kingdom, and to leave a legacy for his family and friends. To that end he used his medical skills to do medical mission trips all over the world with “home” being Zambia. He was involved in many local ministries and supported many more. He held leadership and teaching roles in the local churches he attended and was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston at the time of his death. He loved Mt. Zion United Methodist Campground, staying on the grounds every year, serving on its board of managers and trustees for years, and was chairman of the board at the time of his being disabled.
In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, and mother, he is survived by three brothers, Bruce (Betti) Huckaby, of Macon, Robin (Jan) Huckaby, of Dawsonville, and Kevin (Traci) Huckaby, of Griffin; his beloved mother-in-law Virginia Crowder; brother-in-law, Steve (Jeannie) Crowder and many other family members and close friends. He wanted to express a special thanks to two friends and their wives who have stood by him, challenged him spiritually, gotten him in trouble and with whom he spent over 30 years laughing, Dr. Dan and Gail Bramlett, and Dannie and Vicki Smith.
The funeral for Keith Huckaby was Thursday, Aug. 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston, with Rev. Greg Smith and Rev. Danny Stubbs officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Conner-Westberry Funeral Home in Griffin. An additional visitation was at First Presbyterian Church in Thomaston prior to the service. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Zetella.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Campground, PO Box 355, Experiment, Ga. 30212, or Jubilee Centre Zambia, c/o Dr. Dan Bramlett, 384 Quail Run, Thomaston, GA 30286.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin, was in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family in honoring the life of Dr. Keith Huckaby by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Master Spencer Dean Duncan
Master Spencer Dean Duncan, 10 days old, died Aug. 30, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Spencer was born Aug. 20 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, to Maxwell and Courtney Wainwright Duncan of Yatesville.
Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Ross and Lori Wainwright; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Janie Clem and James and Margaret Wainwright, all of Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Heather Haywood, of Yatesville and Keith Haywood, of Barnesville; paternal great-grandparents, Rocky and Melba Strickland, of Yatesville and Sonny and Debbie Haywood, of Barnesville; uncles, Preston Duncan, Schuylar Duncan and Kya Haywood; aunts, Kara and Hannah Wainwright; and cousins, Coen Howell and Violet Duncan.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Georgia, 1959 Hamilton Rd. Columbus, GA 31904
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Master Duncan’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Master Spencer Dean Duncan, 10 days old, died Aug. 30, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Spencer was born Aug. 20 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, to Maxwell and Courtney Wainwright Duncan of Yatesville.
Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Ross and Lori Wainwright; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Janie Clem and James and Margaret Wainwright, all of Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Heather Haywood, of Yatesville and Keith Haywood, of Barnesville; paternal great-grandparents, Rocky and Melba Strickland, of Yatesville and Sonny and Debbie Haywood, of Barnesville; uncles, Preston Duncan, Schuylar Duncan and Kya Haywood; aunts, Kara and Hannah Wainwright; and cousins, Coen Howell and Violet Duncan.
Those desiring may make memorials to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Georgia, 1959 Hamilton Rd. Columbus, GA 31904
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Master Duncan’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Nora Mina Cochran
Mrs. Nora Mina Cochran, age 94, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 31, at Harborview Health Care. Funeral services for Mrs. Cochran were held Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. James Wilson, Rev. Howard Porter, and Rev. Reva Porter officiated, and burial followed in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Cochran was born in Jeffersonville, Oct. 1, 1924, to the late Charlie Wheeler and Dallas Kitchens Wheeler. She was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute and was a homemaker. Mrs. Cochran loved to sing and was a member of Rehoboth Church of the Nazarene, where she served faithfully.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac William "Dub" Cochran. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Nora Mina Cochran, age 94, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 31, at Harborview Health Care. Funeral services for Mrs. Cochran were held Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. James Wilson, Rev. Howard Porter, and Rev. Reva Porter officiated, and burial followed in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Cochran was born in Jeffersonville, Oct. 1, 1924, to the late Charlie Wheeler and Dallas Kitchens Wheeler. She was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute and was a homemaker. Mrs. Cochran loved to sing and was a member of Rehoboth Church of the Nazarene, where she served faithfully.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac William "Dub" Cochran. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Virginia Brannon Bridges
Mrs. Virginia Brannon Bridges, age 84, of Thomaston, died Tuesday Aug. 27, at her residence.
Mrs. Bridges was born Aug. 17, 1935 in Thomaston, to the late Will and Minnie Brannon. She worked for Upson Regional Medical Center for many years. Mrs. Bridges was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Bridges, and great-granddaughter, Rilee-Kate Legg.
Survivors include her daughter, Julianne Legg, of Thomaston; grandson, Nath (Katie) Legg, of Thomaston; great-granddaughter, Reagan Legg.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 29, in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Bridges’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Virginia Brannon Bridges, age 84, of Thomaston, died Tuesday Aug. 27, at her residence.
Mrs. Bridges was born Aug. 17, 1935 in Thomaston, to the late Will and Minnie Brannon. She worked for Upson Regional Medical Center for many years. Mrs. Bridges was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Bridges, and great-granddaughter, Rilee-Kate Legg.
Survivors include her daughter, Julianne Legg, of Thomaston; grandson, Nath (Katie) Legg, of Thomaston; great-granddaughter, Reagan Legg.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 29, in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Bridges’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Sandra Harvey Welch
Ms. Sandra Harvey Welch, age 63, of Thomaston, died Friday, Aug. 23, at her residence.
Ms. Welch was born Sept. 27, 1955, in Clayton County, to the late Lewis Webb and Juanita Berry Webb. She was a cafeteria worker at Upson Regional Medical Center, and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Eugene "Gene" Harvey; and aunt, Edna Davis. Survivors are her soul mate, Roy Welch, of Thomaston; daughter, Lisa Harvey Edgemon, of Thomaston; sister, Carol Webb, of Texas; grandchildren, Alisha Harvey, Huston Harvey, and Juston Harvey, of Thomaston; niece, Tracy Peterson; great-niece and nephew, Kirsten and Cannon Fenton, all of Texas.
Funeral services for Ms. Welch will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Ms. Welch’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Sandra Harvey Welch, age 63, of Thomaston, died Friday, Aug. 23, at her residence.
Ms. Welch was born Sept. 27, 1955, in Clayton County, to the late Lewis Webb and Juanita Berry Webb. She was a cafeteria worker at Upson Regional Medical Center, and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Eugene "Gene" Harvey; and aunt, Edna Davis. Survivors are her soul mate, Roy Welch, of Thomaston; daughter, Lisa Harvey Edgemon, of Thomaston; sister, Carol Webb, of Texas; grandchildren, Alisha Harvey, Huston Harvey, and Juston Harvey, of Thomaston; niece, Tracy Peterson; great-niece and nephew, Kirsten and Cannon Fenton, all of Texas.
Funeral services for Ms. Welch will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Ms. Welch’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Moszell Dickerson Kendall
Mrs. Moszell Dickerson Kendall, age 81, of Logtwon Road passed Monday, Aug. 19 at the home of her daughter on Hollis Road in Yatesville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Logtown Bethel Church. Pastor Joel Wade officiated, assisted by Minister Mary Kendall, Rev. Winfred Dixson, and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in the Kendall Cemetery.
Mrs. Kendall was a long- time member of Logtwon Bethel Church. She was a member of the Mother's Board Ministry, a former member of the choir and usher board. She attended Cunningham School in Yatesville. She was employed by Mrs. Angela Kennedy until she retired.
She is survived by three children, Mrs. Tersia (Archie) Raines, of Yatesville, Mr. Tony (Yolanda) Kendall, of Augusta and Mr. Gary (Rosalyn) Kendall, of Deatesville, Ala.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Linda Kendall, of Thomaston; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; her extended family, Mrs. Kathy Ferguson, Ms. Kimberly Elsbrea and Mr. Archie Kennedy and families, all of Atlanta; two devoted friends, Mrs. Lillie Mae Cunningham, Mrs. Clyde Petty, and a devoted niece, Ms. Virginia Wonnum; a host of other cousins and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Moszell Dickerson Kendall, age 81, of Logtwon Road passed Monday, Aug. 19 at the home of her daughter on Hollis Road in Yatesville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 24 at Logtown Bethel Church. Pastor Joel Wade officiated, assisted by Minister Mary Kendall, Rev. Winfred Dixson, and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in the Kendall Cemetery.
Mrs. Kendall was a long- time member of Logtwon Bethel Church. She was a member of the Mother's Board Ministry, a former member of the choir and usher board. She attended Cunningham School in Yatesville. She was employed by Mrs. Angela Kennedy until she retired.
She is survived by three children, Mrs. Tersia (Archie) Raines, of Yatesville, Mr. Tony (Yolanda) Kendall, of Augusta and Mr. Gary (Rosalyn) Kendall, of Deatesville, Ala.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Linda Kendall, of Thomaston; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; her extended family, Mrs. Kathy Ferguson, Ms. Kimberly Elsbrea and Mr. Archie Kennedy and families, all of Atlanta; two devoted friends, Mrs. Lillie Mae Cunningham, Mrs. Clyde Petty, and a devoted niece, Ms. Virginia Wonnum; a host of other cousins and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Laura Johnson Dean
Laura Johnson Dean, age 36, of Thomaston, died Friday, Aug. 23, at Emory University Hospital.
Laura was born July 7, 1983 in Athens, to Robert and Brenda Johnson. She was employed with Upson Regional Medical Center as a compliance specialist. Laura was a member of Thomaston First United Methodist Church, and was an avid Georgia fan. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Marc Manning.
Survivors include her parents Robert and Brenda Johnson, of Thomaston; daughter, Anna Claire Dean, of Thomaston; brother, Chris Baugh, of Stone Creek, Va.; sisters, Noel (Kyle) Mabie, of Carson, Va., Beth (Lamar) Marchman, of Thomaston and Sarah Manning, of Thomaston.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family received friends at Coggins Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 27.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Laura’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Laura Johnson Dean, age 36, of Thomaston, died Friday, Aug. 23, at Emory University Hospital.
Laura was born July 7, 1983 in Athens, to Robert and Brenda Johnson. She was employed with Upson Regional Medical Center as a compliance specialist. Laura was a member of Thomaston First United Methodist Church, and was an avid Georgia fan. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Marc Manning.
Survivors include her parents Robert and Brenda Johnson, of Thomaston; daughter, Anna Claire Dean, of Thomaston; brother, Chris Baugh, of Stone Creek, Va.; sisters, Noel (Kyle) Mabie, of Carson, Va., Beth (Lamar) Marchman, of Thomaston and Sarah Manning, of Thomaston.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family received friends at Coggins Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 27.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Laura’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Ruth Cleveland Alexander
Mrs. Mary Ruth Cleveland Alexander, age 82, more affectionately known as "Boot" and "Granny," of Triune Avenue passed Sunday, Aug. 18 at Providence Health and Rehab.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 23 at Friendship Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons officiated, assisted by Pastor Greg Smith, Pastor Rickey Wright, and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in Southview Cemetery.
Mrs. Cleveland was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Thomaston Training School. She was formerly employed by Martha Mills Textile in the weaving department and a former employee of Upson Regional Medical Center in the housekeeping department.
She is survived by five children, Mrs. Cheryl Ann Reviere, of Detroit, Mich., Ms. Polly Lynette Alexander, Ms. Joyce Delorie Alexander, Ms. Cathy Olivia Alexander (Jesse) and Ms. Robin Clarisa Alexander, all of Thomaston; six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews raised as her own, Mrs. Mary Trice Willis, of Fayetteville, Mrs. Dorothy Durham and Mr. Willie James Cleveland, both of Thomaston and Mr. Alfred Cleveland, of Atlanta; three devoted friends, Ms. Annie Mae Warner, Ms. Geraltine Phillips, and Ms. Gracie Mae Childs, all of Thomaston; several other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Ruth Cleveland Alexander, age 82, more affectionately known as "Boot" and "Granny," of Triune Avenue passed Sunday, Aug. 18 at Providence Health and Rehab.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 23 at Friendship Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons officiated, assisted by Pastor Greg Smith, Pastor Rickey Wright, and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in Southview Cemetery.
Mrs. Cleveland was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Thomaston Training School. She was formerly employed by Martha Mills Textile in the weaving department and a former employee of Upson Regional Medical Center in the housekeeping department.
She is survived by five children, Mrs. Cheryl Ann Reviere, of Detroit, Mich., Ms. Polly Lynette Alexander, Ms. Joyce Delorie Alexander, Ms. Cathy Olivia Alexander (Jesse) and Ms. Robin Clarisa Alexander, all of Thomaston; six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews raised as her own, Mrs. Mary Trice Willis, of Fayetteville, Mrs. Dorothy Durham and Mr. Willie James Cleveland, both of Thomaston and Mr. Alfred Cleveland, of Atlanta; three devoted friends, Ms. Annie Mae Warner, Ms. Geraltine Phillips, and Ms. Gracie Mae Childs, all of Thomaston; several other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Stella Mae “MeMaw” Scott
Stella Mae “MeMaw” Scott, age 75, of Hoschton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1.
Mrs. Scott enjoyed going to the beach, watching butterflies, her pets and life itself. She adored her children.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Shelnut and wife Deborah, of Hoschton, Jesse Haney, Jr. and Brenda, of Braselton; daughter, Debbie Garrod and husband Wally, of Sylvester; brothers, Arthur Feather and wife Helen, of Maysville, Billy Feather and wife Wanda, of North Carolina; sister, Inez Cates and Jewell, of Hoschton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband whom she adored, Marty Scott; daughter Brenda “Cissy” Haney; brothers, Henry Butch Feather, Mike Feather and sister, Marlene Shiflett.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Mr. Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Sr.
Mr. Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Sr., age 77, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, at his residence in Thomaston.
Mr. Rogers was born Aug. 1, 1942 in Thomaston, to the late James and Irene Rogers. He worked for Coca Cola for 32 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers served his country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Jr.; and sister, Kathy Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Rogers, of Thomaston; daughters, Mrs. Robin (Steve) Artinger, of Molena and Mrs. Dixie (Scott) Garner, of Hollinville; grandchildren, Kristi Booker, Dakota Teal, Cheyenne Buchanan, Brandon Witt.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 1, from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed in Fincher Memorial Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Rogers’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Vincent Christopher "Chris" Parham
Mr. Vincent Christopher "Chris" Parham, age 49, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 31, at Harborview Health and Rehab Center.
Mr. Parham was born Sept. 12, 1969, in Griffin to Angela Littleton Evans.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Angie and Darrell Evans, Sr., of Griffin; sisters, Kathy Evans and Karen Evans, both of Griffin; brothers, Darrell (Ashley) Evans, Jr., of Griffin and Keith (Katrina) Parham, of Thomaston; aunts, Teresa (Wayne) Compton and Becky (Randy) Harris; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Mr. Parham will be held at a later date.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Parham’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Hall
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Hall, age 83, of Ellijay, passed Sunday, Aug. 25, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William Hall and Homer Lee (McClure) Hall. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church of Ellijay. He worked and retired as a manager with Lanier Business Products.
Funeral services were held Tuesday Aug. 27, from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Miller, Dr. Glenn Cummings and Rev. Jeremy Clark officiating. Music and singing was performed by Rev. Ted Miller, Rev. Scott Eaton and Mrs. Judy Pingley. Graveside interment followed from Kennesaw Memorial Park with Josh Hall, Jeremy Clark, Chandler Clark, Jarred Cagle, Justin Hightower and Roy Pingley serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Hall, of Ellijay; son, Jackie Hall, of Thomaston; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy (Jerrell) Clark, of Hiram, Stephanie (Bud) Holland, of Brevard, NC; stepchildren, Jama Cagle, of Ellijay, and Jeff (Kelly) Cagle, of Ellijay; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne Garner, of Kennesaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org in memory of Mr. Hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home and Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gloria Diane Dennis
Mrs. Gloria Diane Dennis, age 69, of Thomaston, died Sept. 2, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Dennis was born Dec. 26, 1949 in Upson County, to the late John Lester Jones and Bennie Lee Adams Jones Lee. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was retired from the trucking industry.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Dennis, of Thomaston; sons, John Richard Dennis and his wife Toni, of Thomaston, Dominic Wayne Dennis, of Wilmington, NC and Joseph L. Dennis and his wife Andrea, of Thomaston; brothers, John L. Jones, Sr. and his wife Diane, of Monticello and Jimmy Lee and his wife Sandra, of Locust Grove; sisters, Barbara Hanna and her husband Mark, of Oakfield, Wis., Jackie Summers, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Cindy Crews, of South Carolina; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 5, one hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make memorials to Mountain View Baptist Church, 2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Dennis’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Vivian Waller Cleveland
Mrs. Vivian Waller Cleveland, age 65, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 24, at her home.
Mrs. Cleveland was born in Hutchinson, Kan. Sept. 26, 1953, a daughter of the late William David Waller and Alice Burris. She lived most of her life in Thomaston and was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute.
Mrs. Cleveland was a former office manager at Clear View Nursing Home, Harborview Health Care, and Providence Nursing Home. She attended the First Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Cleveland is survived by her husband, Wayne A. Cleveland; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa Cleveland, of Commerce; four sisters, Jeanie Hayes, Becky (Larry) Law, Janet (Dave) Busha, and Vicki Amos, all of Thomaston; a brother, Chuck (Teresa) Yzenski, of Eastman; six grandchildren, Carl and Gracie Cleveland, Charles Ledford, and Cassie, Samantha and Michael Henderson; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cleveland was preceded in death by a daughter, Chrystle Cleveland.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Cleveland were held Monday, Aug. 26 at Upson Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Mickey Corley officiating.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletch-
erdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Shelia Darlene Moore
Mrs. Shelia Darlene Moore, age 68, of The Rock, died Saturday, Aug. 17, at her residence with her family by her side.
Shelia was born in Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 20, 1950 to William Kenneth Martin and Juanita K. Martin. She retired from Adams’ Produce as a bookkeeper. She was married to the love of her life, Cleo, Sept. 16, 1972 and they would have celebrated their 47th anniversary next month. The greatest joy of her life was not only being a wife and a mother, but also being a Hunny to her only granddaughter, Remmy Jo.
Shelia is survived by her husband, Cleo; children, Lisa (Mike) Brown, of Senoia, Shannon (Andy) Porter, of The Rock; sisters, Jackie (John) Jones, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Shawna (Donny) Crymes, of Nashville, Tenn., Sandra (Dale) McClure, of Green Valley, Ariz.; Godson, Colton Rowland and granddaughter, Remmy Jo Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sherry Harrell.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 19. Interment followed at Upson Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Homestead Hospice.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Moore’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Gloria Jean Shaw
Ms. Gloria Jean Shaw, age 62, of Griffin, died Saturday, Aug. 24, at her residence.
Ms. Shaw was born March 4, 1957 in Thomaston, to the late Jesse Will Shaw Sr., and the late Betty Jean Scott Shaw. She was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation where she worked as a maintenance foreman. Ms. Shaw was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Tracey Shaw.
Survivors include her life companion, Larry Robinson, of Griffin; great-nephew, Justin Shaw; brothers, David "Buck" (Diane) Shaw, of McDonough, Jesse Will Shaw Jr, of Thomaston, Larry Shaw, of Thomaston; sister, Wendy (Donald) Lucas, of Clarksville, Tenn.; six nieces, seven great-nieces, three great-great-nieces, five nephews, eight great-nephews and one great-great-nephew.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Coggins Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 27.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Ms. Shaw’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sylvia Jean Ward
Sylvia Jean Ward, age 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20. She was born to Philip Wise and Blanche Stella Wampler July 6, 1938 in Washington County, Va. She was a homemaker.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Phil Wampler and Ted West. She is survived by her son, Michael (Melanie) Ward; grandson, Joshua Ward; step-grandson, Dane Schaefg- es; great-grandson, Reese Ward.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville.
The family would lovingly accept donations made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org or the Boy Scouts of America, www.scouting.org.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville – www.mowells.com.
Stella Mae “MeMaw” Scott, age 75, of Hoschton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1.
Mrs. Scott enjoyed going to the beach, watching butterflies, her pets and life itself. She adored her children.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Shelnut and wife Deborah, of Hoschton, Jesse Haney, Jr. and Brenda, of Braselton; daughter, Debbie Garrod and husband Wally, of Sylvester; brothers, Arthur Feather and wife Helen, of Maysville, Billy Feather and wife Wanda, of North Carolina; sister, Inez Cates and Jewell, of Hoschton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband whom she adored, Marty Scott; daughter Brenda “Cissy” Haney; brothers, Henry Butch Feather, Mike Feather and sister, Marlene Shiflett.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
Mr. Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Sr.
Mr. Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Sr., age 77, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, at his residence in Thomaston.
Mr. Rogers was born Aug. 1, 1942 in Thomaston, to the late James and Irene Rogers. He worked for Coca Cola for 32 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers served his country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmie Jerone Rogers, Jr.; and sister, Kathy Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Rogers, of Thomaston; daughters, Mrs. Robin (Steve) Artinger, of Molena and Mrs. Dixie (Scott) Garner, of Hollinville; grandchildren, Kristi Booker, Dakota Teal, Cheyenne Buchanan, Brandon Witt.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 1, from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed in Fincher Memorial Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Rogers’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Vincent Christopher "Chris" Parham
Mr. Vincent Christopher "Chris" Parham, age 49, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 31, at Harborview Health and Rehab Center.
Mr. Parham was born Sept. 12, 1969, in Griffin to Angela Littleton Evans.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Angie and Darrell Evans, Sr., of Griffin; sisters, Kathy Evans and Karen Evans, both of Griffin; brothers, Darrell (Ashley) Evans, Jr., of Griffin and Keith (Katrina) Parham, of Thomaston; aunts, Teresa (Wayne) Compton and Becky (Randy) Harris; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Mr. Parham will be held at a later date.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Parham’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Hall
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Hall, age 83, of Ellijay, passed Sunday, Aug. 25, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William Hall and Homer Lee (McClure) Hall. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church of Ellijay. He worked and retired as a manager with Lanier Business Products.
Funeral services were held Tuesday Aug. 27, from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Miller, Dr. Glenn Cummings and Rev. Jeremy Clark officiating. Music and singing was performed by Rev. Ted Miller, Rev. Scott Eaton and Mrs. Judy Pingley. Graveside interment followed from Kennesaw Memorial Park with Josh Hall, Jeremy Clark, Chandler Clark, Jarred Cagle, Justin Hightower and Roy Pingley serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Hall, of Ellijay; son, Jackie Hall, of Thomaston; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy (Jerrell) Clark, of Hiram, Stephanie (Bud) Holland, of Brevard, NC; stepchildren, Jama Cagle, of Ellijay, and Jeff (Kelly) Cagle, of Ellijay; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne Garner, of Kennesaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org in memory of Mr. Hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home and Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gloria Diane Dennis
Mrs. Gloria Diane Dennis, age 69, of Thomaston, died Sept. 2, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Dennis was born Dec. 26, 1949 in Upson County, to the late John Lester Jones and Bennie Lee Adams Jones Lee. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was retired from the trucking industry.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Dennis, of Thomaston; sons, John Richard Dennis and his wife Toni, of Thomaston, Dominic Wayne Dennis, of Wilmington, NC and Joseph L. Dennis and his wife Andrea, of Thomaston; brothers, John L. Jones, Sr. and his wife Diane, of Monticello and Jimmy Lee and his wife Sandra, of Locust Grove; sisters, Barbara Hanna and her husband Mark, of Oakfield, Wis., Jackie Summers, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Cindy Crews, of South Carolina; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 5, one hour prior to the service at Coggins Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make memorials to Mountain View Baptist Church, 2569 Jeff Davis Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Dennis’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Vivian Waller Cleveland
Mrs. Vivian Waller Cleveland, age 65, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Aug. 24, at her home.
Mrs. Cleveland was born in Hutchinson, Kan. Sept. 26, 1953, a daughter of the late William David Waller and Alice Burris. She lived most of her life in Thomaston and was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute.
Mrs. Cleveland was a former office manager at Clear View Nursing Home, Harborview Health Care, and Providence Nursing Home. She attended the First Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Cleveland is survived by her husband, Wayne A. Cleveland; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa Cleveland, of Commerce; four sisters, Jeanie Hayes, Becky (Larry) Law, Janet (Dave) Busha, and Vicki Amos, all of Thomaston; a brother, Chuck (Teresa) Yzenski, of Eastman; six grandchildren, Carl and Gracie Cleveland, Charles Ledford, and Cassie, Samantha and Michael Henderson; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cleveland was preceded in death by a daughter, Chrystle Cleveland.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Cleveland were held Monday, Aug. 26 at Upson Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Mickey Corley officiating.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletch-
erdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Shelia Darlene Moore
Mrs. Shelia Darlene Moore, age 68, of The Rock, died Saturday, Aug. 17, at her residence with her family by her side.
Shelia was born in Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 20, 1950 to William Kenneth Martin and Juanita K. Martin. She retired from Adams’ Produce as a bookkeeper. She was married to the love of her life, Cleo, Sept. 16, 1972 and they would have celebrated their 47th anniversary next month. The greatest joy of her life was not only being a wife and a mother, but also being a Hunny to her only granddaughter, Remmy Jo.
Shelia is survived by her husband, Cleo; children, Lisa (Mike) Brown, of Senoia, Shannon (Andy) Porter, of The Rock; sisters, Jackie (John) Jones, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Shawna (Donny) Crymes, of Nashville, Tenn., Sandra (Dale) McClure, of Green Valley, Ariz.; Godson, Colton Rowland and granddaughter, Remmy Jo Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sherry Harrell.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 19. Interment followed at Upson Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Homestead Hospice.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Moore’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Gloria Jean Shaw
Ms. Gloria Jean Shaw, age 62, of Griffin, died Saturday, Aug. 24, at her residence.
Ms. Shaw was born March 4, 1957 in Thomaston, to the late Jesse Will Shaw Sr., and the late Betty Jean Scott Shaw. She was employed with the Georgia Department of Transportation where she worked as a maintenance foreman. Ms. Shaw was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Tracey Shaw.
Survivors include her life companion, Larry Robinson, of Griffin; great-nephew, Justin Shaw; brothers, David "Buck" (Diane) Shaw, of McDonough, Jesse Will Shaw Jr, of Thomaston, Larry Shaw, of Thomaston; sister, Wendy (Donald) Lucas, of Clarksville, Tenn.; six nieces, seven great-nieces, three great-great-nieces, five nephews, eight great-nephews and one great-great-nephew.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Coggins Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 27.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Ms. Shaw’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sylvia Jean Ward
Sylvia Jean Ward, age 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20. She was born to Philip Wise and Blanche Stella Wampler July 6, 1938 in Washington County, Va. She was a homemaker.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Phil Wampler and Ted West. She is survived by her son, Michael (Melanie) Ward; grandson, Joshua Ward; step-grandson, Dane Schaefg- es; great-grandson, Reese Ward.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville.
The family would lovingly accept donations made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org or the Boy Scouts of America, www.scouting.org.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville – www.mowells.com.