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Deadline for submission:
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Blount
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Blount, age 84, of Thomaston, died, Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Blount was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Upson County, to the late James Carlton Blount and the late Grace Lawrence Blount. He worked for the Thomaston Mills in the Peerless Division and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Adrian and Larry Blount; sisters, Colleen Hood and Marie Daniel; and grandson, Kyle Hankinson.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Marshall Blount of Thomaston; daughters, Karen (Dwayne) Dilks of Fayetteville and Vicky Blount (Joe) White of Thomaston; sons, Keith (Sissy) Blount of Thomaston, Terry Blount of Thomaston, and Bobby Blount of Thomaston; sister, Kay (Ronnie) Waddle of Thomaston; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday May 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed at Upson Memorial Gardens.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Blount’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Blount, age 84, of Thomaston, died, Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Blount was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Upson County, to the late James Carlton Blount and the late Grace Lawrence Blount. He worked for the Thomaston Mills in the Peerless Division and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Adrian and Larry Blount; sisters, Colleen Hood and Marie Daniel; and grandson, Kyle Hankinson.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Marshall Blount of Thomaston; daughters, Karen (Dwayne) Dilks of Fayetteville and Vicky Blount (Joe) White of Thomaston; sons, Keith (Sissy) Blount of Thomaston, Terry Blount of Thomaston, and Bobby Blount of Thomaston; sister, Kay (Ronnie) Waddle of Thomaston; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday May 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed at Upson Memorial Gardens.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Blount’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Evangelist Clementine Little Kendrick
Evangelist Clementine Little Kendrick, age 70, of Althea Road in Woodbury, passed Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services were held Saturday, May 8, at Southview Cemetery. Pastor Rickey Wright officiated, assisted by Evangelist Sandra T. Trice.
Evangelist Kendrick attended public schools in Upson County and attended Drake High School. She was formerly employed by Thomaston Mills. She was a member of Temple of Faith Revival Center and was ordained an evangelist April 10, 2000.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mr. Larry Kendrick of Woodbury; her mother, Mrs. Christine Johnson Little of Thomaston; two children, Ms. Kizmet Kendrick and Mr. Larry LaKeith Kendrick, both of Woodbury; three brothers, Mr. Larry (Cora) Little and Mr. Chad (Kona) Woodard both of Thomaston, and Mr. Charles Willis of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. Juanita Worthy of College Park, Ms. Martha Jo Willis,
Mrs. Natalie (Kenneth) Childs, Ms. Philana Acey and Ms. Kenya Acey, all of Thomaston; a devoted cousin, Mrs. Ethel Jean (Maynard) White of Thomaston; and a host of other sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evangelist Clementine Little Kendrick, age 70, of Althea Road in Woodbury, passed Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services were held Saturday, May 8, at Southview Cemetery. Pastor Rickey Wright officiated, assisted by Evangelist Sandra T. Trice.
Evangelist Kendrick attended public schools in Upson County and attended Drake High School. She was formerly employed by Thomaston Mills. She was a member of Temple of Faith Revival Center and was ordained an evangelist April 10, 2000.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mr. Larry Kendrick of Woodbury; her mother, Mrs. Christine Johnson Little of Thomaston; two children, Ms. Kizmet Kendrick and Mr. Larry LaKeith Kendrick, both of Woodbury; three brothers, Mr. Larry (Cora) Little and Mr. Chad (Kona) Woodard both of Thomaston, and Mr. Charles Willis of Atlanta; five sisters, Mrs. Juanita Worthy of College Park, Ms. Martha Jo Willis,
Mrs. Natalie (Kenneth) Childs, Ms. Philana Acey and Ms. Kenya Acey, all of Thomaston; a devoted cousin, Mrs. Ethel Jean (Maynard) White of Thomaston; and a host of other sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Trice Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. John Joseph Pollard
Mr. John Joseph Pollard, age 59, of Thomaston, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Pollard was born Nov. 25, 1961 in New Orleans, La., to Bennie Pollard and the late Geraldine Bourgeois Watson. He worked as a Ham Radio operator for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, master craftsman in woodworking, and a true artisan. He was a member of First Congregation Church and served his country in the National Guard.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Frank Pollard, Jr.
Survivors include his father, Bennie Pollard of Thomaston; son, John J. Pollard Jr.; sisters, Sheila (Joe) Melton and Regina (Anthony) McCard, both of Molena; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. from Hebron Community Church on Hendricks Church Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Hebron Community Church.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Pollard’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. John Joseph Pollard, age 59, of Thomaston, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Pollard was born Nov. 25, 1961 in New Orleans, La., to Bennie Pollard and the late Geraldine Bourgeois Watson. He worked as a Ham Radio operator for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, master craftsman in woodworking, and a true artisan. He was a member of First Congregation Church and served his country in the National Guard.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Frank Pollard, Jr.
Survivors include his father, Bennie Pollard of Thomaston; son, John J. Pollard Jr.; sisters, Sheila (Joe) Melton and Regina (Anthony) McCard, both of Molena; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. from Hebron Community Church on Hendricks Church Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Hebron Community Church.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Pollard’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Shirley Joan Ellerbee Pope
Mrs. Shirley Joan Ellerbee Pope, age 69, of Molena, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at Harborview Nursing Home.
Mrs. Pope was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Pike County, to the late James Robert Ellerbee and to the late Martha Lowary Ellerbee. She worked as a beautician and was self-employed, and she was a member of Mt. View Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her son, Jamie Moody of Molena; brother, James E. Ellerbee of Thomaston; sisters, Virginia Anthony and Rhunette (Larry) Cogbun, both of Molena.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed at Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Pope’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Shirley Joan Ellerbee Pope, age 69, of Molena, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at Harborview Nursing Home.
Mrs. Pope was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Pike County, to the late James Robert Ellerbee and to the late Martha Lowary Ellerbee. She worked as a beautician and was self-employed, and she was a member of Mt. View Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her son, Jamie Moody of Molena; brother, James E. Ellerbee of Thomaston; sisters, Virginia Anthony and Rhunette (Larry) Cogbun, both of Molena.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, from the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial followed at Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Pope’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneralhome.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston had the privilege of being entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Leslie Stevens
Mrs. Leslie Stevens, age 50, of Thomaston, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stevens were held Sunday, May 9 at Northside Baptist Church, with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. Interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Stevens was born in Thomaston Feb. 26, 1971. She was a 1989 graduate of Upson High School and had been employed by Ace Cleaners, Piggly Wiggly, and Stevens Tire Company. She was active with the Band Boosters and was called "Mama Leslie" by band students. Mrs. Stevens was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Stevens of Thomaston; her children, David Lee Stevens of Griffin, Jason Derrick Stevens of Thomaston, Jorden Noel Thomas of Fairburn, Ohio, and Jeremy Conner Stevens of Thomaston; her mother, Elaine Scott of Thomaston; two sisters, Andrea (Ron) Kephart of LaVernia, Texas, and Robyn "Berta" Watson (Albert Solarino) of Clayton Victoria, Australia; her grandmother, Margaret Tench of Thomaston; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Marijo Stevens; and a beloved pet, Reesie.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 770, Atlanta, GA 30328 (epilepsy@epilepsyga.org)
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Leslie Stevens, age 50, of Thomaston, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stevens were held Sunday, May 9 at Northside Baptist Church, with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. Interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Stevens was born in Thomaston Feb. 26, 1971. She was a 1989 graduate of Upson High School and had been employed by Ace Cleaners, Piggly Wiggly, and Stevens Tire Company. She was active with the Band Boosters and was called "Mama Leslie" by band students. Mrs. Stevens was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Stevens of Thomaston; her children, David Lee Stevens of Griffin, Jason Derrick Stevens of Thomaston, Jorden Noel Thomas of Fairburn, Ohio, and Jeremy Conner Stevens of Thomaston; her mother, Elaine Scott of Thomaston; two sisters, Andrea (Ron) Kephart of LaVernia, Texas, and Robyn "Berta" Watson (Albert Solarino) of Clayton Victoria, Australia; her grandmother, Margaret Tench of Thomaston; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Marijo Stevens; and a beloved pet, Reesie.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 770, Atlanta, GA 30328 (epilepsy@epilepsyga.org)
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston was in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Ned Tarver, Jr.
Mr. Ned Tarver, Jr., age 90, of West Moores Crossing Road in Thomaston, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Riverside Health & Rehab. A celebration for his service was held Saturday, May 8 at the home of his granddaughter, Conchita Tarver Smith, in Potato Creek Heights in Thomaston. Rev. Eddie Johnson, Sr. was the eulogist.
Mr. Tarver leaves to cherish his memories, four children, Dr. Marguerite Mariama-Moore (Ralph), Thomas Tarver (Barbara), Toye Tarver-Carey (Stephen), and Tammy Tarver-Bramlett (Solomon); grandchildren, Khalid Diallo Akhdaru Green, Rishawn Readus (Lydia), Crissy Harris, Christopher Harris (Benette), Conchita Tarver Smith, Mishonda Tarver, Brian Tarver (Alvina), Terrence Tarver, Erika Carey-Townsend (Curtis), and Nikeya Bramlett; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Readus, Rishawn Readus, Jr., Rishad Readus, Raven Readus, Tamara Readus, Shania Readus, Mercedes Harris, Irvin Harris, Kahlil Harris, Diana Harris, Tatianna Harris, Michael Harris, Jr., DeSean Harris, Dasianelle Harris, Jasmine Tarver, Adrian Cherry, Ebony Smith, Janiah Glanton, Michael Harris, Shan Moore, Jawuan Tarver, Azariah Tarver, Brianne Tarver, and Amya Townsend; and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Bentley’s & Sons Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Ned Tarver, Jr., age 90, of West Moores Crossing Road in Thomaston, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Riverside Health & Rehab. A celebration for his service was held Saturday, May 8 at the home of his granddaughter, Conchita Tarver Smith, in Potato Creek Heights in Thomaston. Rev. Eddie Johnson, Sr. was the eulogist.
Mr. Tarver leaves to cherish his memories, four children, Dr. Marguerite Mariama-Moore (Ralph), Thomas Tarver (Barbara), Toye Tarver-Carey (Stephen), and Tammy Tarver-Bramlett (Solomon); grandchildren, Khalid Diallo Akhdaru Green, Rishawn Readus (Lydia), Crissy Harris, Christopher Harris (Benette), Conchita Tarver Smith, Mishonda Tarver, Brian Tarver (Alvina), Terrence Tarver, Erika Carey-Townsend (Curtis), and Nikeya Bramlett; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Readus, Rishawn Readus, Jr., Rishad Readus, Raven Readus, Tamara Readus, Shania Readus, Mercedes Harris, Irvin Harris, Kahlil Harris, Diana Harris, Tatianna Harris, Michael Harris, Jr., DeSean Harris, Dasianelle Harris, Jasmine Tarver, Adrian Cherry, Ebony Smith, Janiah Glanton, Michael Harris, Shan Moore, Jawuan Tarver, Azariah Tarver, Brianne Tarver, and Amya Townsend; and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Bentley’s & Sons Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all professional services.