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Mr. Jeb Clayton Grace, age 63 of Thomaston, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Grace was born on June 17, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Louise Grace, and the late Barbara Ellerbee Grace.  He retired from Quad Graphics and was a member of Hendricks Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Regina Foster Grace, stepmother, Linda Coble, daughters, Jordan Grace, Brittany Cargile, son, Jeb Grace

Mr. Floyd England Jr., 88, of Meansville, Georgia passed away in Macon, Georgia on November 10th, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 25th, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Sr. and Maude England. Floyd retired from Ford Motor Company in Hapeville, Georgia, after 31 years of dedicated service, 25 of which he proudly served as a union representative. In his early years, he was the president of the Athletic Association, as well as a little league

Mattie Lizzie Henderson Wohner, affectionately known as “Pete” passed away November 11, 2025.  Mattie grew up in Pike County, daughter of the late Harold Henderson and the late Maude Fogerty Henderson.  She moved to Griffin in 1965, where she lived for many years. In her early career, she was a disk jockey for WGRI in Griffin and WDEN in Macon and later worked for the Bibb County School System until her retirement in 1998.  Mattie and her husband, Joe, also lived in Kentucky

Mr. Steven Armstrong age 68 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday November 10, 2025 at Harborview Health and Rehab. It was Mr. Armstrong's wishes to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Mr. Frank Irvin Busbee Jr, age 85 of Thomaston, formerly of California, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his residence.  Mr. Busbee was born on February 2, 1940, in North Carolina to the late Frank Irvin Busbee Sr. and the late Ruth Watson Busbee.  He worked as a Program Manager for the State of California.  In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Bock, brother, Howard Busbee, and sister-in-law Mary Busbee.   Survivors include his wife, El

Mrs. Cherry Lee (E’Dalgo) Rush, beloved wife, faithful daughter, memory-making mother, creative grandmother, and joyful woman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 76 in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1991 Cherry moved to Thomaston, Georgia, with her husband Rev. Dale Rush and their three sons when he became pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. She taught ESL at Flint River Technical College in Thomaston from 1999 to 2005, and then at Southern Crescent Techni

“It was my blessing to have Lamar as my son.” — His mother. With hearts full of love and gratitude, the family of Isham Lamar Hinson III announces his homegoing on October 11, 2025, at the age of 67. To know Lamar was to be blessed—by his faith, his fierce devotion to family and friends, and a wit so quick he could have you laughing within minutes. He thought fast, cared deeply, and met life with courage and curiosity. A proud Georgian, Lamar was a graduate of R.E. Lee Instit

​ Mr. Carlton Howard Jr. age 75 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday November 7, 2025, at Harborview Health and Rehab.  Mr. Howard was born on January 11, 1950, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Carlton Howard Sr. and the late Janie Mae Furlow.  He worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Howard, James Howard, Kenneth Howard, and sister, Claudette Cunningham. Survivors

Marie Broder retires leaving the office in the hands of ADA David Studdard GRIFFIN - I have advised Governor Brian Kemp's Office that I will be retiring from my position as District Attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit effective January 3, 2026. I arrived at this decision after a great deal of thought and consultation with my family and my colleagues. My legal career began in prosecution, and I have devoted my adult life to seeking justice for those who are victims of c

Barbara (Barby) Sue Dombach Richardson, age 88, passed away on 4 November 2025 from complications due to her dementia at her home in Concord, GA. Barby was born to Jay Trout and Dorothy Mayer Dombach on 19 January 1937 in Oil City, PA. She is a graduate of Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA in 1954. She then attended Pennsylvania University and graduated with a nursing degree. She was a registered nurse. She met Gerald (Gerry) Alan Richardson a cadet at the United State

Litton DeJarnette Jarvis, passed away on the 7th of November, 2025 at the age of 49. He passed peacefully at the Homebrewed Happy acres. He was born to Susan Faye Webb and John Litton Jarvis in Austin, Texas. He was known in many worlds as a husband, father, master mechanic, deer hunter, and bigfoot hunter. You might have also seen his taillights at the drag strip. He spent his juvenile years in southern Oregon and Georgia. He met his wife Tamara while in Georgia later creati

Mr. Carlton Howard Jr. age 75 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday November 7, 2025 at Harborview Health and Rehab. Memorial Services will be announced later.

Mrs. Delores Jane Braselton Peek, age 85, of Thomaston, passed away November 2, 2025, at Harborview Nursing Home.  Jane was born in Atlanta, daughter of the late Myron Frank Braselton and the late Julia Matilda O’Rear Braselton.  Jane’s early years were spent in Atlanta. She moved with her family to Fayette County where she lived most of her adult life until making her home in Thomaston 20 years ago. Jane was a homemaker and the mother of four boys. Along with her parents, sh

The Commander of American Legion Post 15, Air Force veteran Alfred Archer, encourages everyone to come and pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The program will include posting of the colors by Marine Corps League Detachment 1196; patriotic music by Eric Moye, Sylvia Hollums, and Achaia Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team; dedication of memorial brick pavers and flags; salute to the b

AT  A  CALLED  MEETING  WEDNESDAY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS  PASSED  A  RESOLUTION  TO  TRY AND  REMOVE  THOMASTON'S CITY  MANAGER   RUSSELL  THOMPSON   FROM  A  RECENT  APPOINTMENT  BY  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  GRAND  JURY  TO  THE  BOARD OF  TAX  EQUALIZATION.   THE  COMMISSIONERS  AND  THEIR  ATTORNEY  HEATH  ENGLISH  SAID  THOMPSON  HAS  A  CONFLICT OF  INTEREST  BECAUSE  HE  WOULD  BE HANDLING  APPEALS  ON  COUNTY  PROPERTY  OUTSIDE  THE  CITY  OF  THOMASTO

Mr. Tommy Daniel Barfield Sr. age 83 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday November 5, 2025 at Harborview Health and Rehab. Mr. Barfield was born on November 10, 1941 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Tom M. Barfield and the late Susie Mae Radford Greene. He worked for Keadle Lumber Company for many years and served his country in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Jeannette Helms, Shirley Craft and a grandson. Survivors include his daughter

Mrs. Ruth Marie Bodine Gager, age 78, of Molena, passed away November 5, 2025, at her home.  She grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Edna Bodine.  Ruth lived in Bethany, PA for many years while raising her young children before moving to Georgia in 1978.   She enjoyed sewing, baking and cooking Sunday dinners for her family.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her County Line United Methodist

Donna Marie Robinson, age 63, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Riverside Nursing Center in Thomaston. Donna was born on April 16, 1962, in Atlanta, daughter of the late Robert Eugene McGoldrick and the late Dorothy Ann Gammon McGoldrick. She grew up in Acworth and graduated from North Cobb High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State. She loved reading, dancing, music, loved all things sunshine, and mostly making people laugh. Donna found the most joy