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Mrs. Brenda Faye Youngblood Spillers

Mrs. Brenda Faye Youngblood Spillers

Jun 30, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Faye Youngblood Spillers, 69, of Thomaston, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Spillers will be held Sunday, July 3, at 2:00 PM, in Upson Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Mrs. Spillers...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Thurman

Mrs. Lillie Mae Thurman

Jun 26, 2022

Lillie N. Thurman, age 83, passed away at Riverside nursing home on June 26, 2022, after a long illness. Lillie Mae Naglie Thurman was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on July 9, 1938, the daughter of the late Kenneth N. Naglie and Edna Hadley Naglie. When she was still a child, her family moved to Peterborough, N. H., the...

Mr. Robert  Bruce "Bob" Williams

Mr. Robert Bruce "Bob" Williams

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Robert Bruce “Bob” Williams, age 73, of Thomaston, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Harborview Health Care. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held Tuesday, June 28, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Travis Graham will officiate, and interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Yatesville. The family will receive friends...

Mr. Kenneth R. Stansell

Mr. Kenneth R. Stansell

Jun 23, 2022

Mr. Kenneth R. Stansell, age 71, of White Plains, Georgia, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his son's residence in Commerce, Georgia. A service to celebrate Mr. Stansell’s life will be held Saturday, July 2, at 2:00 PM, at Antioch Baptist Church with his sons officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest beside his parents in...

Mr. Timothy Charles "Chuck" Gravitt

Mr. Timothy Charles "Chuck" Gravitt

Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Timothy Charles “Chuck” Gravitt, age 49, of Thomaston, Georgia, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. In accordance with Mr. Gravitt’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born June 19, 1973, in Griffin, Georgia. He was a self-employed contractor. Mr. Gravitt is survived by...

Mrs. Sylvia Reeves Oakley

Mrs. Sylvia Reeves Oakley

Jun 20, 2022

Sylvia Reeves Oakley, 90, completed her life’s journey on June 20, 2022. Born on June 15, 1932, in Thomaston, GA, she enjoyed an idyllic childhood in this small mill town, as the daughter of the town’s pharmacist, the granddaughter of its police chief, and the beneficiary of a childhood spent in a rambling house at the edge of town,...

Mrs. Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton

Mrs. Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton

Jun 19, 2022

Martha Louisa Mullins Brewton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Thomaston, GA, 208 South Church Street with Rev. Ted Kandler officiating. The family will receive friends and family at a visitation held immediately following the service...

Mr. Charles  "Charlie" Varner

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Varner

Jun 19, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Monroe Varner May 13, 1940-June 19, 2022 Graveside memorial services for Mr. Varner will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM, in South View Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Cunningham officiating. Charlie Varner, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep at ManorCare, Decatur, GA. He was born in Thomaston, GA, the son of Frank C. Varner,...

Mr. Thomas Black "Tommy" Howell, Sr.

Mr. Thomas Black "Tommy" Howell, Sr.

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Thomas Black “Tommy” Howell, Sr., age 95, of Thomaston, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his daughter’s residence. A service to celebrate Mr. Howell’s life will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Judson Barnes will officiate, and the interment will follow in the Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery....

Mrs. Catherine Baston

Mrs. Catherine Baston

Jun 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 18, 2022, Mrs. Catherine Atkinson Baston, 88, loving wife of the late Robert “Billy” William Baston. Catherine was born in Jefferson County but spent most of her life in Columbia County. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Barbara “Bobbie” Baston Daniel and husband...

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Ione Riggins Teal, 90, of Thomaston, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Teal will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:30 AM, at Hendricks Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jereme Chaney officiating. The family will receive guests at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00...

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Geraldine Smith Walker, age 88, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Walker will be held Friday, June 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at East Thomaston Baptist Church. Rev. Joey Smith will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings

May 30, 2022

Mrs. Julia Ann "Julie" Stallings, 84, of Culloden, GA, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at Monroe County Hospital. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Stallings will held on Thursday, June 2, at 11:00 AM, in the Culloden City Cemetery with Mr. Troy Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. Mrs. Stallings was born...

Mrs. Delores Jolley

Mrs. Delores Jolley

May 29, 2022

Mrs. Delores Jolley, 64, of Thomaston, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her residence. Memorial services for Mrs. Jolley will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Mr. Robert Fletcher will officiate. Mrs. Jolley was born in Atlanta, GA, on December 15, 1957, to the late Dewey Eugene Phillips and...

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott

May 28, 2022

Mrs. Bobbie Salter Elliott, age 85, of Thomaston, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Newnan, Georgia. A graveside service for Mrs. Elliott will be held on Tuesday, May 31, at 11:00 AM, at South View Cemetery. Rev. Jason Weeks will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on...

Ms. Margaret Gregory "Lorie" Chapman

Ms. Margaret Gregory "Lorie" Chapman

May 23, 2022

Margaret Gregory Chapman (known to all as Lorie) 84, who resided with her son & daughter-in-law (David & Adaline) in Atlanta, passed away May 23, 2022, after a brief illness from cancer. She passed peacefully, at home surrounded by loved ones. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Lorie will be held on Friday, May 27, at...

Mrs. Elizabeth  "Beth" Newman

Mrs. Elizabeth "Beth" Newman

May 22, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Newman, who was much loved by her family and friends, joined her Heavenly Father on May 22, 2022. Beth was known for her intellect, integrity, compassion, generosity, and faithfulness. A service to honor and celebrate the life of Beth will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Ted...

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best

May 5, 2022

Mrs. Linda Claire Jones Best, 74, of The Rock, GA, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her residence. Memorial services for Mrs. Best will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 2:00 PM, at The Rock United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Gossett and Rev. Arianna Eberle officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM until...

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer

May 2, 2022

Mrs. Julia Elliott Greer, 84, of Thomaston, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Greer will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 4:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Thomaston. Rev. Bill Barber will officiate, and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Melba Ellen Lenderman Windsor, age 88, of Auburn, Alabama, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn. Funeral services for Mrs. Windsor will be held Wednesday, May 4, at 2:00 PM, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until...

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