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