Obituaries

Nov 14, 2024

Theo Miles, born February 4, 1940, in Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Theo’s life was marked by steadfast faith, service, and dedication to his family and community. Theo is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Linda, his children Kelley...

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Ellington Fenley, age 72, of Thomaston, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Fenley will be held on Sunday, November 17, at 2:00 PM, in South View Cemetery with Rev. Chet Yates officiating. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Saturday evening,...

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Gail Harrison McDaniel, age 77, of Thomaston passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Thomaston, Georgia, to James Clarence “Buck” and Betty Rutherford Harrison.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm in the chapel of Fletcher Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

Nov 11, 2024

Mrs. Betty Perdue Wheeless, affectionately known as "Ronnie’s Special Angel," peacefully passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia, Betty shared a beautiful life with her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, Ronnie Wheeless. She will forever be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and exceptional...

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. Raymond Lewis "Scooter" Sewell, II, of Thomaston, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence. It was Mr. Sewell’s wish to be cremated, and no services are planned.

Mr. Sewell was born in San Diego, CA, on June 9, 1952, to Raymond Lewis "Ray" Sewell, I and Loretta May Monroe. Following his service in the US...

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Cathryn Wilson Anderson, age 86, of Thomaston, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be held Tuesday, November 12, at 2:00 PM at Thomaston First Baptist Church. Rev. Bryan McPherson and Rev. L.C. Lane will officiate, and interment will follow at South View Cemetery. The...

Nov 6, 2024

Ms. Alicia Hancock Apfel, age 60, of Miami, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Miami.

Services for Ms. Apfel will be private. Interment will take place at South View Cemetery.

Alicia was born in the Warner Robins Air Force Base Hospital, Georgia. She attended the Cushman School and Ransom Everglades School...

Nov 5, 2024

Mrs. Betty Edmonson Jackson, age 87, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 1:00 PM, at Valley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday...

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Cindy McKinley Culverhouse, age 70, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her residence.

A graveside service at Trice Cemetery will be held Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 PM. Mr. Tracy Caldwell and Rev. Jason Weems will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 2, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Fletcher...

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Gail Reeves Kilby, age 72, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Harborview Health & Rehab.

The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 5, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Mrs. Kilby was born in Newnan, GA, on July 21, 1952, to the late...

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Angela "Gigi" Guined, age 56, of Yatesville, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Macon Medical Center Navicent with her family by her side.

A memorial service to celebrate Gigi’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 30, at 4:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Smith will officiate....

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Melanie Dickens Chambers, age 65, lost her battle to cancer on October 25, 2024. Melanie was born on March 17, 1959, in Thomaston, Georgia to J.D. and Edna Dickens. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1977, she attended Gordon Jr College then went on to study education at Georgia Southwestern State University. After graduating with...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Carl Felton Peugh, age 96, of Thomaston, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Peugh will be held Saturday, October 19, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Dr. Ryan Christopher and Dr. Rex King will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Ollie Royce Vickers, age 87, of Thomaston, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Vickers will be held Wednesday, October 16, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Maurice Raines will officiate, and interment will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Jack Eric Bush, age 61, of Thomaston, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at Taylor County Health and Rehab.

Memorial services for Mr. Bush will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Kandler officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Melissa Leigh-ann Hill, age 30, of Thomaston, died Sunday, October 6, 2024. Funeral services for Ms. Hill will be held on Monday, October 14, at 2:00 PM, at East Thomaston Baptist Church.  Rev. Joey Smith will officiate, and interment will follow in Westwood Gardens in Griffin, GA.  The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 PM until the...

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Martha Faye Woodruff, age 79, of Yatesville, GA, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Woodruff will be held on Monday, October 7, at 2:00 PM, at the Yatesville Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Rozier will officiate, and interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from...

Sep 29, 2024

Mr. Jerry Keith Pippins, age 61, of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Tuesday, October 8, at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...

Sep 23, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Booth Gunn, age 78, of Thomaston died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Her family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Mrs. Gunn was born on May 30, 1946, in Thomaston, to the late Jack Cameron Booth, Sr. and the late Frances Louise McCard Booth. She was formerly...

Sep 22, 2024

Mrs. Norma Woods Brown, age 96, of Forsyth, and formerly of Thomaston, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin, GA. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 11:30 AM, in Upson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Herb Flanders officiating. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home on...