Obituaries

Oct 23, 2009

Mrs. Stewart was a native of Seneca, South Carolina, and had been a resident of Upson County since 1979. She had been employed as a griper for the Dunlop Co. and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Sonshiners Sunday School Class of the Church. Mrs. Stewart was predeceased by her...

Oct 22, 2009

Thomas Jefferson Slade III KATHLEEN- Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” Slade III, 90, formerly of Thomaston, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born in Griffin in 1919 to Ivor Garrick Slade and Thomas Jefferson Slade, Jr., Jeff attended Robert E. Lee Institute where he was active in ROTC. He furthered his education at West Georgia College in Carrollton and the...

Oct 17, 2009

Miss Lastinger was a native of Colquitt County, GA., the daughter of the late Preston A. Lastinger and Eunice McGarrah Lastinger. She was a graduate of R. E. Lee High School, and was a member of the Glee Club. Miss Lastinger was employed as a phlebotomist with the Upson Regional Medical Center for 15 years until her retirement in...

Oct 14, 2009

Mrs. Williams, age 98, of 2845 Hwy 19 North, died Wednesday Night at the Riverside Nursing Center, She is survived by her two daughters; Mrs. Martha (Walt) Bethel of Cleveland, GA and Miss Dorothy Williams of Thomaston, GA. a son; Mr. Glynn (Maria) E. Williams of Miami, Fl.

Oct 13, 2009

Mrs. Helen Riggins Glanton, age 90, of Lawrence Road, Molena, died Tuesday. Survivors are: Daughter - Mrs. Martha Glanton Colwell, Peachtree City; Granddaughter - Mrs. Kelli Colwell (Wayne) Dean, Athens; Grandson - Mr. Daniel Chad Colwell, Peachtree City; Great-Granddaughter - Avery Elizabeth Dean, Athens. Mrs. Glanton was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson County for...

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Oct 3, 2009

Mrs. Ellerbee was a native of Meriwether County but had lived in Upson County since her marriage to her late husband, Marion Oliver Ellerbee, Sr. She was a cosmetologist for many years and operated her own business. Mrs. Ellerbee was an active member of Hendricks Baptist Church. She served for many years as the church treasurer. Mrs. Ellerbee also...

Sep 29, 2009

Mrs. Christopher was a native of Shelbyville, TN, but had lived in Molena for the past 30 years. A Navy wife for over 20 years, she worked as a registered dental technician. After settling in Molena, Mrs. Christopher opened Margie's Diner in Zebulon, a business she operated for 15 years. Mrs. Christopher was active in the VFW. Mrs. Christopher...

Sep 29, 2009

Graveside funeral services will be held at a later date in Forest Lawn Cemetery South in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Mrs. Gill was a native of New York City and a former resident of Florida. She was employed by Wal-Mart and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Gill is survived by her husband, Mr. L. C. Wright of Thomaston; her...

Sep 29, 2009

Mrs. Richardson was a native of Upson County. She was a former employee of the Happy House School, now known as the Gilmore Center. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. Mrs. Richardson is survived by her daughter, Carol (Melvin) Denham; her son, Robert Richardson and her sister, Bonnie (Edgar) Legg, all of Thomaston; two grandchildren, Chad...

Sep 23, 2009

Mrs. Currie was a native and life-long resident of Thomaston. She was a retired lab technician for Thomaston Mills. Mrs. Currie was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Locke Currie. She is survived by her brother and sister -in-law, W. Calvin and Verlie Smith of Thomaston. The family will...

Sep 10, 2009

Mr. Street was a native of Atlanta. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was employed by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department in the maintenance division. Mr. Street was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Rice West. He is survived...

Sep 8, 2009

Mr. Owen was a native of Cullman, AL but had lived in Thomaston for many years. He served his country in the U. S. Army, serving in Korea. Mr. Owen was employed as a fire fighter for the City of Thomaston from 1969 until his retirement in 1991. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Blount Owen....

Sep 8, 2009

Mrs. Ellerbee was a life-long resident of Upson County, a daughter of the late Walter B. Butts and Julia Abernathy Butts. She was employed briefly by the Veterans Services Department, but was primarily a homemaker. Mrs. Ellerbee was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Thurston Homemakers Club and the Thurston Community...

Sep 7, 2009

Mrs. Shaver was a native of Henderson, TX., but had lived in Thomaston for many years. Until her retirement she served as Director for the Gilmore Center for a number of years. In recognition for her contributions to the community, Mrs. Shaver received the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award in 2000. Mrs. Shaver attended the Mount Olive Baptist Church....

Sep 6, 2009

Mrs. Oliver is survived by a daughter, Louise Renninnger of Roswell; grandchildren, Douglas R. Frye of Jackson, Addie Perez of Duluth, Bobbie Frye of Lawrenceville, Mark Frye of Winder and Christopher Dewey.

Aug 28, 2009

Mr. Aubrey Thomas 'Tommy' Harp, age 61, of 481 River Road, Woodland, Ga. died Friday, August 28, 2009, at his residence. Graveside service will be held, Monday, August 31, 2009, at 11:00 AM, in South View Cemetery. The family may be contacted at the residence of Mrs. Chester Ellington, Mrs. Connie Harp's mother, 1615 Hwy 19 North., Thomaston, Ga....