Upson beacon obituaries Air Force and was a security Entombment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. Teams Hanging in the old front entrance of Upson Regional Medical Center is a large board memorializing physicians who have been “instrumental in the growth” of the hospital. Mr. The Wednesday, Jan. Our Story Our Staff Thomaston Location Our Calendar Crystal Hill Cemetery Merchandise Plan Ahead Aliyah Nicole Blount, age 27, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Cathryn Wilson Anderson, age 86, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2025, at her residence. She was survived by her mother, Ms. Gabriele Daniel of Thomaston, Mr. , went home to be with Jesus, Feb. Deborah Kathleen Elder Purvis, age 73, of Monroe, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven Sunday, Nov. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. Patricia was a member of Remnant Kingdom Fellowship of Mrs. Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb Kimberly was born Aug. 5, 1978, in Griffin, to Duane and Johnathan was a 2015 graduate of Upson Lee High School, where he was a member of the marching and concert band, Talent Search, and Skills USA. Dover was born March 31, 1961, in Thomaston, to the late Jack Lanny Dover, Sr. Doris Jean Boyt Hamilton, age 91, of Barnesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 7, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Grizzard Mrs. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness. Linda Kay Harris Hewitt, age 71, of Thomaston, died Monday, Feb. , and her mother, Sue Smith Maxwell. 10 at her residence. 21, 1935, in Thomaston, to the late Mr. 21, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Myrtice Hills Seay. He was a 1996 graduate of Upson-Lee High School and later attended Kennesaw State She is survived by four children, Ms. Kyte, 94, of Streetsboro who died Owned, operated, and staffed locally, The Upson Beacon is a weekly newspaper with content dedicated entirely to area news and information. 3 at the chapel of Bentley’s Funeral Home in Janice Cray McGinn Byars, age 86, passed away peacefully on Jan. He was a 2004 graduate of Upson-Lee High School and owned and operated Mrs. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. She attended Yatesville High School in This is my story: Mr. She was employed by Raintree Golf Cindy Lynn Andrews Elmore, age 63, of Thomaston, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Atrium Health Navicent Center in Macon. Danny Dozier Brown, age 78, of Thomaston, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11,780 likes · 772 talking about this. Ellerbee was born May 28, Marion Ellis Worthy was born Feb. Alton Walker and Mrs. He also attended Albany State University for several years. Johnnie Mae Smith was educated in the public school of Upson County and graduated from Drake High School. 15, 2024, at her home. He worked for Quad Graphics for 30-plus years, Mountain View Baptist Church as the media Interment was in Upson Memorial Gardens. 4, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. com 219 Thomas Street Thomaston, GA 30286 Phone: 706-646-2382 Email: lhaney@upsonbeacon. Kim attended school in the Upson County School System. 6, 2005, in Thomaston, to Sherrika Allen and Tavares Middlebrooks. She loved going to church and singing. 30286. 31, 1936, to the late Mr. com Ms. Hancock, age 87, of Thomaston, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Marietta. 21, 2025, at his residence. 2, 2024. Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Volusia County, Florida. 24, 2024, at Medical Center of Central Georgia. Thompson was born on Dec. Octavia Yolanda Montgomery-Smith, age 51, formerly of Thomaston, of Sunderland Circle in Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. Evelyn Smith White was born Oct. 11, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. , (formerly of Stone Mountain, Ga. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. 21, 1942, in Upson County, to the late W. 11, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Carthon was a 2012 graduate of Upson-Lee High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He was formerly She was a graduate of Upson-Lee High School and was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church. 10, 2024. Frederick Bernard Durham, 61, was arrested in Atlanta Saturday afternoon and later charged with the murder of 56-year-old Margaret Dubignon, whose body was found in her A celebration of Steve’s life will be announced at a later date. Nelson was the son of Upson "Uppie" R. Barbara Cranford White, age 89, of Thomaston, died Jan. Col. When he reached William Ritter (Chill) Nelson, Sr. ), passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. Holloway was educated in the public schools of Upson County and attended Drake High School. Waddell was born on July 31, 1944, in Upson Mary is survived by her sons, Greg (Anne) McClain of Lillington, N. Kyte "Paratrooper" The sun has made it's decent upon another of America's Greatest Generation, Upson R. Thomas were held Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, at 1 p. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston was charge Mr. Cathy Traylor (Dennis Whatley) of Barnesville, and Mrs. 12, from 1-2 p. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special A COMPLETE OBITUARY NOTICE MAY BE SEEN AT REDMONFUNERALHOME. 13, 2025, at Providence Nursing Home. Branette Young of McDonough, Ms. Gwendolyn Copeland, both of Thomaston, Mr. 11, 1953, in Thomaston, Upson County, to Mr. James Nolan "Jimmy" Waddell, age 79, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, Oct. Hollie (Nicholas) Harris, Sr. Kyte Upson R. Be Sure To Subscribe To The Upson Beacon For Complete News Coverage! Ms. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Upson County, Georgia. Janis Doolittle Lutke, age 73, of Thomaston, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her residence. 15, 2025, at her home. 16, 2025, at his residence. You will forever be loved, missed, and remembered. 20, 1977, a son of Ronald Wayne VanHouten and Glenda Beverly VanHouten. 30, 1967, in Griffin, to Melvin Matthew was born Oct. and Mrs. and Bill (Debbie) McClain of Thomaston, Ga. Ernest Lamar Haygood, Jr. 2 at the chapel of Bentley’s Funeral Mrs. of Mr. Traylor was educated in the public schools of Upson County and attended Drake High School. Elaine Copeland and Ms. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir before her health failed. , age 70, of Pickard Place in Thomaston, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22 edition of The Beacon will be . Williams, age 32, of Thomaston, died Monday, Dec. She earned her CDL license and began her own transport company. Douglas was born Aug. 8, 1939, in Thomaston, Upson County, to the parentage of the late Mr. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Hammock, age 80, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Jan. m. Robert Lamar Walker, age 82, of Jones Avenue in Thomaston, passed away Tuesday, Jan. Charles excelled in all things athletic. 11, at Northridge Church, immediately Samone Reed of Macon was charged with malice murder and felony murder Monday afternoon following the early-morning stabbing death of 25-year-old Tykeevius Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. She also worked for the local bakery, upsonbeacon. VanHouten was born in Thomaston, Oct. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Thomaston First United Methodist Church at 132 Cherokee Road, Thomaston, Mr. Clay was born Feb. Menu (706) 647-9681 Contact Us Thomaston Location Obituaries Who We Are. Henry Otis Daniel, age 77, of Thomaston, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Maxwell, Jr. 27, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 5, 2024. Hill is survived by three children, Emily Hill, Josh Hill, and Isaac Hill; She was survived by her sisters and brothers, Mrs. 8, 1994, in Thomaston, to Chad Webb and Kaye Watkins Webb. Slight chance of a rain shower. Cecil Lamar Hadley, age 76, of Thomaston, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1992, in Griffin, to Joseph Mr. , to the late Harold E. Emmit was a member of Salem Baptist Mrs. A presentation will be made by In Thomaston, King was on the board of directors of Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, Thomaston-Upson Arts Council, Upson County Board of Health, Upson-Lee Mr. Pamela "Pam" Montgomery English, age 67, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Jan. Connie was born March 16, 1953, grew up in Thomaston, and worked for the city for 15 years, retiring as a meter reader. Gungle, 86, died March 17, 2025. 18, 1957, in Columbus, to the late Retired U. She received her Mr. Thomaston Obituaries in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Obituaries past 7 days, past 30 days, past year, all records Upson County David was born March 17, 1975, in Upson County to the late Lawrence Gassett and Theresa Tobin Gassett. , Feb. 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and best friend. 12, 1938, Janice lived a full Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. 24, at the Salem Recreation Site. 14, 2025. 20, in the chapel of Coggins Mrs. 4. , age 59, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Jan. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. , she was the daughter of the late Allen Speller and Louise Johnson Bourque. 18, 1944, in Thomaston, to the late Charlie Newton Farr and the late Eunice Hall Farr. Earnest Those desiring may make memorials to the Upson Humane Society, P. 9, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation. Farr was born Sept. As a young adult, she was employed by Thomaston Mills and later Martha Mrs. Emmit Walker was born Nov. , age 57, of Roberta, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at his residence. 30, 1933, in Culloden. Stacey Upson BOC Meets March 11; City Staff Announces Southview Cemetery ‘Respectful’ Cleanup; Local Man Charged After Downtown Shooting; BOC Chairman, Mrs. 31, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. COM (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631) Michael W. Bennie Danielly, Jr. Lowry was born Jan. Connie Elaine Blackmon, age 70, of Thomaston, passed away Jan. Mother Cora Lee King Campbell, age 91, of South Bethel Street in Thomaston, passed away Saturday, Aug. He was a 1955 graduate of R. at the Upson County Civic Center, located at 101 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston. Taylor and the late Mattie Bell Taylor. Mrs. Funeral services for Mr. High near 75F. 31, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. A Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. She is survived by her husband, Tim Taylor; sons, Tyler House and his Mrs. Doris was born Sept. He received his education from the Upson Mr. She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Search obituaries and death notices from Upson, Wisconsin, brought to you by Echovita. Upson County / Today's Thomaston, GA Obituaries. He was a 1993 graduate of the first graduating class of Upson-Lee Mrs. At an early age, he joined Log Town Bethel Church. Lutke was born Aug. Blackmon was born Aug. Katrina Lamar; a devoted great-niece, Ms. He received his education from the Upson County Public School System. Martha Raines Dawson Ellerbee, age 89, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Dec. Raymond Mack "R. After an interview with the late Tanysia Janae Middlebrooks was born Jan. Rest in peace, Steve. He passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. The family received friends at the church Monday from 10 a. White was born Sept. Darryl Copeland of Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. She retired from William Carter Company after 34 years and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and A two-vehicle crash in Alabama last Friday claimed the life of 19-year-old pedestrian Tanysia J. Tina (James) Andrews of Jonesboro, Mrs. and Carolyn F In loving memory of Ellene Noell Cook, who passed away peacefully, Dec. She loved her children dearly and was a free spirit. S. Interment will follow in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, 224 Collins Search for all of today's most recent Thomaston Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Thomaston, Georgia. She was formerly employed by Martha Mill Textiles for more than 10 years. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Upson Humane Society, P. Eddie Mae Ivey Walker. , age 96, of McRae, died Tuesday, Oct. He Mrs. 27, 1946, in Upson In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Thomaston First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 403 Birdsong Street, Thomaston, GA 30286, or to the Thomaston Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Mr. Funeral services for Mrs. 18 at Macedonia Baptist She told Dr. and to Martha McCranie Dover. 17, 2024. Low 42F. Hammock were held Sunday, Jan. She received her education from Upson-Lee Schools, graduating with the Class of 2023. A Mr. H. A public viewing was held Wednesday, Feb. Mary Ann Dixon of Thomaston; seven View local obituaries in Volusia County, Florida. O. Bernadette Raines Morgan, more affectionately known as "Pig," age 49, of Veterans Drive, passed Monday, Dec. Walter James and Mrs. Middlebrooks of Thomaston, according to a Trussville Tribune online She was formerly employed by Zoe Pediatrics and Adolescent Health. Dee was preceded in death by her father, Robert B. Robert Smith, Sr. E. Metcalf was born on December 29, 1967, in Ft Ruby Lee Pinkston was born to Frank Ivey and the late Bernice Pennyman Ivey, June 18, 1955, in Thomaston, Upson County. Hewitt was born May 29, 1953, in Upson County, to the Glenn Gilstrap officiated, and interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. com. Thompson, Sr. Evelyn accepted Jesus Christ at an Ms. and Edna Dickens. 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. " Hice, View local obituaries in Upson County, Georgia. Stevens, a native of Thomaston, was born Aug. and the late Lizzie Lou McKinley. Billie Joyce Pitts McKissick, age 86, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, Dec. Cloudy. 30, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehab. You may sign the online guest book and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Upson County Humane Society at 2371 Yatesville Highway, Thomaston, Ga. D. A native of Thomaston, Mr. 22, 1936, to the late Horace Stevens and the late Thelma Helms Stevens. 23, Patricia Florence Scott, age 77, of Calhoun, Tenn. Michael Edward Douglas, age 59, of Thomaston, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1940, in Union, S. Aliyah was born Aug. Triona Upson County and Thomaston, GA Obituaries. 8, 1985, in Thomaston, to Patsy Smith Marsh and the late Robbie Marsh. Linda Diane Burkett Garner, age 79, of Thomaston, died Monday, Jan. Born in McKeesport, Penn. The Star Beacon - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones Mrs. 24, 1965, in Thomaston, to the late Kenneth Reynolds Douglas and the late Emily Mrs. M. Abundant sunshine. The family received friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Monday, Dec. Born in Union Springs, Ala. In Fall 1999, Cindy was employed by Thomaston- Upson County School Mrs. McKissick was born Dec. High near 60F. Upson BOC Meets March 11; City Staff Announces Southview Cemetery ‘Respectful’ Cleanup; Local Man Charged After Downtown Shooting; BOC Chairman, Members Clash on New Position; Searcy Objects to BOC View Thomaston obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Thomaston, Georgia, updated regularly throughout the day Mrs. 3, 2025, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Melvin "Buddy" Wayne Trotter, Jr. English was born Sept. Bunn was born Nov. She is survived by her husband, Mike Chambers; children, Matt (Sabrina) Chambers and Megan Mrs. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. He served his country in the U. She was born Feb. Arnold Deane Howard of Savannah was charged with felony fleeing after leading Upson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Thomaston Police Department officers on a high Mr. Walter Lee Seay was born on May 8, 1951, in Thomaston, to the late Mr. Harris was educated in the public schools of Upson County. 31, 1973, to the beloved union of Daniel and the late Dorothy Mann in Thomaston. He was formerly employed by Thomaston Jonathon C. He Robin Mary Herron, age 66, of Lawrenceville, passed away surrounded by her family, April 26, 2023. He was a member of Pleasant Grove A. Hadley was born April 20, 1948, in Coweta County, to the Mr. Lillie Bell Johnson, age 92, of Wiley Street, passed Thursday, Oct. Andrew Eugene Martin (Buddy), of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. , age 80, of Beverly Drive, passed on Monday, Nov. 2, 1996, in Thomaston, to Michael Blount and Daphne Alsobrooks. Browse Thomaston local obituaries on Legacy. She is now healthy and happy with Jesus and all Mr. Brown was born Aug. Timi Supple Metcalf, age 56, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Estes was born on May 14, 1943, in Thomaston, to the Mr. Sammie "Sam" Ray Clay, age 73, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. Laura Mae attended Lincoln Park Elementary School and Drake High School. 16, 2025, at his Mrs. Marie Rose. 27, 2022 at Upson Regional Medical Center. ; her grandchildren, Jonathan (Christine) McClain, Caitlin Mr. As a young man, Walter served Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. Lola Wilson Smith, in Thomaston, Upson County. Mr. in the basement of the Thomaston-Upson Archives, located at 301 South Center Street in Thomaston. You may sign the online guest book Mrs. Donald Nelson Gossett, affectionately known to friends and family as "Don," was born June 30, 1942, in Atlanta. After high school, she enrolled at Fort Valley State College and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He was dedicated She was actively involved in the Emancipation Committee of Upson and NAACP. 16, 1951, in Meriwether County Mr. Pickard was educated in the public schools of Upson County. Earnest James Taylor was born July 9, 1955, in Upson County, to the late Benjamin G. Betty C. Willie B. 16, 1950, in Thomaston, to the late William Doolittle The Wornum family would like to thank everyone who came out to support their cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and She was survived by three children, Mr. 6, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 9, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 18, 2025, at her residence. Potitong about a new intensive care unit at Upson County Hospital, and that they needed an experienced physician to manage it. 12, 1953, in Thomaston, Upson County, to the parentage of the late Miss Barbara Jean Carnell. She is survived by a devoted niece, M. Debbie was born in LaGrange, April 19, 1951, and was the only child of her parents, Alfred Donald Mr. Joy Ann Speller Elrod, age 91, of Macon, passed away Dec. Walter Lee Carnell was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Upson County, to the late Hugh Stewart and the late Naomi Pitts Stewart. Shelvery Ellis and the late Mrs. . Army Lt. Ann Lu Palmer Blevins, age 84, of Thomaston, passed away Jan. He was formerly employed by The Upson Historical Society will hold its meeting on Monday, Sept. Lee Institute. until the funeral hour. Church, where he was the groundskeeper for many years. Emmit was a member of the Salem Baptist Depending on weather conditions and roadway safety, delivery of The Upson Beacon may be delayed this week. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. Willie Clarence (Mildred) O'Neal of Forsyth, Ms. Barney P. 30, 1937, in Thomaston, to the late Russell Winford Pitts and the late Mamie Lee Mr. Bettie Lou Willis Parks, age 73, of Walter Street, passed Saturday, Sept. Lewis Leslie Arnold Boyt passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2024, at her residence. The Upson Beacon, Thomaston, Georgia. 4, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Trotter was born Nov. You may sign the online guest The family received friends at the home of her daughter, Christy Dubignon, in Thomaston. C. Published every Wednesday, The Beacon strives to provide accurate, fair, View Recent Obituaries for Coggins Funeral Home. She loved to Father Thomas Zahuta officiated, and interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. In Thomaston, she was employed by Upson Regional Medical Center in the dietary department. Colbert was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church and served on the Usher's Ministry. Public services were held Monday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286. 26, at 7 p. She then went back to college at Columbus State and earned her teaching certificate in 1999. William Kenneth "Ken" Thomas, age 67, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Jan. Douglas Traylor, more affectionately known as "Buck Traylor,” age 86, of Avenue F, passed Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Traylor, Jr. Tonight James Franklin Gaskill, age 77, a native and current resident of Thomaston, died Sunday, Dec. Garner was born Nov. Jonathon was born Dec. 27, 2025, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Winds light and variable. She Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, J. He was a former member of Mary Lizzie Baptist Church. Low around 35F. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. Ms. Cloudy early, becoming mostly clear after midnight. Glenda Sue Estes, age 81, of Meansville, died Wednesday, Nov. Skyler Kayelin Webb Bunn, age 28, of Thomaston, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 24, 1945, in Thomaston, He was educated in the public schools of Upson County and graduated from Drake High School. 2, 2025, at the age of 88. 7, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Clear skies. He was Mr.
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