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dlord@upsonbeacon.com or call 706-646-2382
Deadline for submission:
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Ms. Shirley Mae Russell
Ms. Shirley Mae Russell, age 63, of Avenue E passed Thursday, Sept. 26, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 3 at City of Refuge Church. Pastor Jeff Deel officiated, assisted by Pastor Greg Smith, Evangelist Sandra T. Trice, and others. Interment was in Fellowship Cemetery.
Ms. Russell was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. She attended nursing school and became an LPN. She was employed by Spalding Regional Hospital. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in human services from the University of Phoenix. She was formerly employed by the United Postal Service, a substitute teacher in Spalding County School System, and a writer for the Thomaston Times. She was currently employed by the City of Thomaston.
She was a member of City of Refuge Church in Thomaston, where she traveled on several mission trips to Jamaica. She was a former member of the Thomaston Toastmasters, a volunteer with Heritage Pregnancy Center, a member of the executive board of I.S.S.U.E.S., and was serving as first vice president of the NAACP.
She is survived by seven children, Ms. Anastasia Johnson, Ms. Kimberly Johnson, both of Thomaston, Mr. Michael Barron, of Charlotte, NC, Mr. Larry (Beverly) Brown, of Yatesville, Ms. Pamela Brown, Mr. Demetrius Russell, and Mr. Montae (Kenya) Russell, all of Thomaston; one grandson she raised as her own, Mr. Traquavius Johnson; 16 other grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two devoted friends, Ms. Belina Martin, of Columbus and Ms. Nancy Chaney, of Thomaston; a devoted cousin, Ms. Patricia Miller, of Thomaston; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Ms. Shirley Mae Russell, age 63, of Avenue E passed Thursday, Sept. 26, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 3 at City of Refuge Church. Pastor Jeff Deel officiated, assisted by Pastor Greg Smith, Evangelist Sandra T. Trice, and others. Interment was in Fellowship Cemetery.
Ms. Russell was a graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. She attended nursing school and became an LPN. She was employed by Spalding Regional Hospital. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in human services from the University of Phoenix. She was formerly employed by the United Postal Service, a substitute teacher in Spalding County School System, and a writer for the Thomaston Times. She was currently employed by the City of Thomaston.
She was a member of City of Refuge Church in Thomaston, where she traveled on several mission trips to Jamaica. She was a former member of the Thomaston Toastmasters, a volunteer with Heritage Pregnancy Center, a member of the executive board of I.S.S.U.E.S., and was serving as first vice president of the NAACP.
She is survived by seven children, Ms. Anastasia Johnson, Ms. Kimberly Johnson, both of Thomaston, Mr. Michael Barron, of Charlotte, NC, Mr. Larry (Beverly) Brown, of Yatesville, Ms. Pamela Brown, Mr. Demetrius Russell, and Mr. Montae (Kenya) Russell, all of Thomaston; one grandson she raised as her own, Mr. Traquavius Johnson; 16 other grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two devoted friends, Ms. Belina Martin, of Columbus and Ms. Nancy Chaney, of Thomaston; a devoted cousin, Ms. Patricia Miller, of Thomaston; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Mr. Willie Clifton Kelly, Sr.
Mr. Willie Clifton Kelly, Sr., age 89, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
Mr. Kelly was born in Alabama Sept. 21, 1930. He was a retired shift foreman for Thomaston Mills.
Mr. Kelly was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. He was also a Mason and was a member of Morning Star Lodge #27.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Shelley Kelly; five sons, Bill (Anne) Kelly and Ken (Billene) Kelly, both of Thomaston, Earl (Pam) Glover, of Colorado, Billy (Janet) Glover, of Forsyth and Mike (Valerie) Glover, of Thomaston; two daughters, Renee (Donnie) Teal and Lynn (Joseph) Teal, both of Thomaston; two brothers, Ross Kelly of Edison and J. C. (Angie) Kelly, of Chester, SC; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Kelly were held Sunday, Oct. 6, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Jason Teal officiated and burial was in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Willie Clifton Kelly, Sr., age 89, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
Mr. Kelly was born in Alabama Sept. 21, 1930. He was a retired shift foreman for Thomaston Mills.
Mr. Kelly was a member of The Rock Baptist Church. He was also a Mason and was a member of Morning Star Lodge #27.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Shelley Kelly; five sons, Bill (Anne) Kelly and Ken (Billene) Kelly, both of Thomaston, Earl (Pam) Glover, of Colorado, Billy (Janet) Glover, of Forsyth and Mike (Valerie) Glover, of Thomaston; two daughters, Renee (Donnie) Teal and Lynn (Joseph) Teal, both of Thomaston; two brothers, Ross Kelly of Edison and J. C. (Angie) Kelly, of Chester, SC; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Kelly were held Sunday, Oct. 6, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Jason Teal officiated and burial was in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Mary Smith Jimmerson
Mrs. Mary Smith Jimmerson, age 84, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at her residence.
Mrs. Jimmerson was born July 3, 1935 in Thomaston, to the late Troy Smith and the late Estelle Kendrick Smith. She was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where she worked as a supply room clerk for more than 40 years. Mrs. Jimmerson was a member of Zion's Chapel Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Peugh Jimmerson.
Survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Martha Cooper, Mrs. Ruby (J.B.) McKinley, Mrs. Addie Lou (Kenneth) McInvale, all of Thomaston; nieces Mrs. Audrey (Russ) Bridges and Mrs. Pam (Barry) Lord.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, Oct. 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Jimmerson’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Smith Jimmerson, age 84, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at her residence.
Mrs. Jimmerson was born July 3, 1935 in Thomaston, to the late Troy Smith and the late Estelle Kendrick Smith. She was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where she worked as a supply room clerk for more than 40 years. Mrs. Jimmerson was a member of Zion's Chapel Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Peugh Jimmerson.
Survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Martha Cooper, Mrs. Ruby (J.B.) McKinley, Mrs. Addie Lou (Kenneth) McInvale, all of Thomaston; nieces Mrs. Audrey (Russ) Bridges and Mrs. Pam (Barry) Lord.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, Oct. 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Jimmerson’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Adam Kovax Collier
Mr. Adam Kovax Collier, more affectionately known as "Hoon Dog,” age 44, of Rocky Creek Road, passed Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2031 Wiley Street.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 5 in the George E. Trice, Jr. Memorial Chapel. Pastor Greg Smith officiated, assisted by Pastor W.K. Dixon and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Adam attended R.E. Lee Institute and was a member of New Life Church. He was formerly employed with Keadle Lumber Company and Quad Graphics.
He was survived by two children, Ms. Nyshia Passmore and Mr. Amare Collier both of Thomaston; three brothers, Ms. Alex Collier, Ms. Kenneth C. Character and Ms. Dylan Carriker, all of Thomaston; aunts and uncles include, Mrs. Shirley Traylor, Ms. Judy Collier, Mr. George Carriker, Mr. Harry (Jonnice) Rousseau, all of Thomaston, Ms. Risha Collier, Mr. Lamar Character and Mr. Darien Character, all of Atlanta, and Mr. Wallace Character, of Junction City; one niece, Ms. Kennedi Collier; five devoted friends, Mr. Marcellous Ivey, Mr. Jermaine Thornton, Mr. Pedro King, Ms. Kasey King, and Mr. Elinta Alexander; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Adam Kovax Collier, more affectionately known as "Hoon Dog,” age 44, of Rocky Creek Road, passed Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2031 Wiley Street.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 5 in the George E. Trice, Jr. Memorial Chapel. Pastor Greg Smith officiated, assisted by Pastor W.K. Dixon and Evangelist Sandra T. Trice. Interment was in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Adam attended R.E. Lee Institute and was a member of New Life Church. He was formerly employed with Keadle Lumber Company and Quad Graphics.
He was survived by two children, Ms. Nyshia Passmore and Mr. Amare Collier both of Thomaston; three brothers, Ms. Alex Collier, Ms. Kenneth C. Character and Ms. Dylan Carriker, all of Thomaston; aunts and uncles include, Mrs. Shirley Traylor, Ms. Judy Collier, Mr. George Carriker, Mr. Harry (Jonnice) Rousseau, all of Thomaston, Ms. Risha Collier, Mr. Lamar Character and Mr. Darien Character, all of Atlanta, and Mr. Wallace Character, of Junction City; one niece, Ms. Kennedi Collier; five devoted friends, Mr. Marcellous Ivey, Mr. Jermaine Thornton, Mr. Pedro King, Ms. Kasey King, and Mr. Elinta Alexander; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Charles Clayton Cole
Mr. Charles Clayton Cole, age 48, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Mr. Cole was born July 15, 1971 in Griffin, to the late Charles Edwin Cole and the late Edna Collins Cole. He worked as a landscaper for many years.
Survivors include his sisters, Lee Ann (Billy) Woodson and Kerrie Cole, both of Thomaston.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. from Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service Saturday, Oct. 12.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Cole’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Charles Clayton Cole, age 48, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Mr. Cole was born July 15, 1971 in Griffin, to the late Charles Edwin Cole and the late Edna Collins Cole. He worked as a landscaper for many years.
Survivors include his sisters, Lee Ann (Billy) Woodson and Kerrie Cole, both of Thomaston.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. from Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service Saturday, Oct. 12.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Cole’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
River Travis Brodnax
River Travis Brodnax was born into this world, already departed from it, Oct. 3. He was loved dearly by a large extended family.
He is survived by his parents, Joel and Heather Brodnax; brother, Reeve Brodnax; half siblings, Justin Brodnax, Aliese Stubbs, and Brittany O'Callaghan; aunt, Adrian Dawson; uncle, Jonas (Tiffany) Stephens; cousins, Natalie Dawson and Riggs and Isla Stephens; grandparents, Calvin Selph and Debby Lucas; great-grandmother, Jean Baugh; and many grand and great aunts and uncles and extended cousins who had been eagerly anticipating his arrival. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carlton and Lois Brodnax and Tommy and Jeannie Self.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) or March of Dimes.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with River’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CSM Jess W. Boyd U.S. Army Retired
CSM Jess W. Boyd, U.S. Army Retired, bought the farm at his residence in Upson County, Monday, Oct. 7.
CSM Jess W. Boyd from Alphoretta, Ky. was born Jan. 25, 1930, son of the late Burl Boyd and Norma Vanhoose Boyd. He has resided in Culloden for the past 40 years. He and his wife were former owners and operators of the Flintside Restaurant and Motel on Hwy 19 South. He retired from the Army in 1979 after 30 years of service. He served in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, Panama Canal, and various stateside posts.
Military award and decorations include one Bronze Star for Valor and two for Meritorious Service, two Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Germany Occupation Medal, Korea Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Presidential Unit Citations, CIB, EIB, Expert Marksmanship Badge and 10 awards of Good Conduct Medal.
CSM Boyd is survived by his daughter, Ilona Host; grandson, SSG Scott W. Davis, Ret. and wife Kira Davis; great-grandchildren, SGT. Scott W. Davis, Jr., A1C Alex Aleman, Joanne Henney; sisters, Louise Hellickson and Shirley Davis; and great-great-grandson, Stefan Henney.
Graveside entombment services with full Military Honors will be held at Park Hill Cemetery in Columbus, Friday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with CSM Boyd’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. David Norman Evans
Mr. David Norman Evans, age 66, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Sept. 19, at his residence.
Mr. Evans was born July 8, 1953, in Thomaston to Mary Frances Jones Evans and the late Harry Norman Evans. He was the owner of Royal Trophies in East Point and a member of Jones Chapel Congregational Christian Church in Woodbury.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Lovvorn, of Woodbury; sister, Melanie Evans, of Thomaston; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Norman Evans.
Memorial services for Mr. Evans will be held at the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. Family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Upson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Evans’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Randy Clyde Johnson
Mr. Randy Clyde Johnson, age 66, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at his residence.
Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 7, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 14, 1952, in Thomaston, to the late James Clyde Johnson and Lillian Marie Moore Jones.
Mr. Johnson was the owner and operator of Johnson Upholstery and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Johnson, of Thomaston; daughters, Amanda Johnson (James Yancey), and Pamela Johnson, all of Thomaston; brother, Tracy Johnson (Pat), of Thomaston; sister, Geraldine Johnson, of Thomaston; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Jacob, Landen, Katelyn, Jasmine, Libby, and Harley Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Johnson; brother, Billy Johnson; and sister, Janice Cleveland.
Those desiring, please make memorials to Cancer Car c/o Carey Pitts 300 Upson Ave. Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Johnson’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
River Travis Brodnax was born into this world, already departed from it, Oct. 3. He was loved dearly by a large extended family.
He is survived by his parents, Joel and Heather Brodnax; brother, Reeve Brodnax; half siblings, Justin Brodnax, Aliese Stubbs, and Brittany O'Callaghan; aunt, Adrian Dawson; uncle, Jonas (Tiffany) Stephens; cousins, Natalie Dawson and Riggs and Isla Stephens; grandparents, Calvin Selph and Debby Lucas; great-grandmother, Jean Baugh; and many grand and great aunts and uncles and extended cousins who had been eagerly anticipating his arrival. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carlton and Lois Brodnax and Tommy and Jeannie Self.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) or March of Dimes.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with River’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CSM Jess W. Boyd U.S. Army Retired
CSM Jess W. Boyd, U.S. Army Retired, bought the farm at his residence in Upson County, Monday, Oct. 7.
CSM Jess W. Boyd from Alphoretta, Ky. was born Jan. 25, 1930, son of the late Burl Boyd and Norma Vanhoose Boyd. He has resided in Culloden for the past 40 years. He and his wife were former owners and operators of the Flintside Restaurant and Motel on Hwy 19 South. He retired from the Army in 1979 after 30 years of service. He served in Germany, Korea, Vietnam, Panama Canal, and various stateside posts.
Military award and decorations include one Bronze Star for Valor and two for Meritorious Service, two Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Germany Occupation Medal, Korea Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Presidential Unit Citations, CIB, EIB, Expert Marksmanship Badge and 10 awards of Good Conduct Medal.
CSM Boyd is survived by his daughter, Ilona Host; grandson, SSG Scott W. Davis, Ret. and wife Kira Davis; great-grandchildren, SGT. Scott W. Davis, Jr., A1C Alex Aleman, Joanne Henney; sisters, Louise Hellickson and Shirley Davis; and great-great-grandson, Stefan Henney.
Graveside entombment services with full Military Honors will be held at Park Hill Cemetery in Columbus, Friday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with CSM Boyd’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. David Norman Evans
Mr. David Norman Evans, age 66, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Sept. 19, at his residence.
Mr. Evans was born July 8, 1953, in Thomaston to Mary Frances Jones Evans and the late Harry Norman Evans. He was the owner of Royal Trophies in East Point and a member of Jones Chapel Congregational Christian Church in Woodbury.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Lovvorn, of Woodbury; sister, Melanie Evans, of Thomaston; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Norman Evans.
Memorial services for Mr. Evans will be held at the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. Family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Upson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Evans’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Randy Clyde Johnson
Mr. Randy Clyde Johnson, age 66, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. 4, at his residence.
Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 7, in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 14, 1952, in Thomaston, to the late James Clyde Johnson and Lillian Marie Moore Jones.
Mr. Johnson was the owner and operator of Johnson Upholstery and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Johnson, of Thomaston; daughters, Amanda Johnson (James Yancey), and Pamela Johnson, all of Thomaston; brother, Tracy Johnson (Pat), of Thomaston; sister, Geraldine Johnson, of Thomaston; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Jacob, Landen, Katelyn, Jasmine, Libby, and Harley Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Johnson; brother, Billy Johnson; and sister, Janice Cleveland.
Those desiring, please make memorials to Cancer Car c/o Carey Pitts 300 Upson Ave. Thomaston, GA 30286.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Johnson’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfunersalhome.com.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.