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Mr. Brandy Shone Clark, age 53, of Griffin, passed away September 6, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice. Shone grew up in the Griffin, Zebulon and Barnesville areas. For many years, he worked as a CDL driver for Quality Trucking in Barnesville. Shone was a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge. He never passed up an opportunity to sing karaoke or play a game of cornhole. He was a grill master who followed his own moto “low and slow.” Shone loved drinking Mountain Dew, watching NASCAR an

Mrs. Shelia Cordelia Hughes, age 83 of Stockbridge, died Monday September 7, 2026 at Providence Nursing Home. It was Mrs. Hughes wishes to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Cheryl Letitia Golden of Fayetteville, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Harvey and Shirley Jakes Springer, passed away August 31, 2026. Born and raised in Florida, she loved the sand and the beach life. It was her happy place. In 1993, she moved to Georgia where she has lived since but would return to visit her hometown or any beach to catch the sunshine. Not only was Cheryl beautiful both inside and out, but she had a generous heart. She truly enjoyed helping others

Mr. Robert "Mike" Michael Eagen, age 75 of Molena, Georgia died, Monday, August 31, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Eagen was born on July 9, 1951, in Jetmore, Kansas to the late Robert James Eagen and the late Darlene Schlup Gregg. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Draftsman at Enterprise Precast. He was a member of St. Peter the Rock Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Survivors include his wife Cynthia "Cindy" Stowgil Eagen, da

Mr. Stanford Gary Anthony, 82, of Butler, GA, died August 27, 2026, at Navicent Peach Medical Center in Ft. Valley, GA. Mr. Anthony was born on September 28, 1943, in Pike County, Georgia to the late Henry T. Anthony and the late Susan Ella Anthony. He worked at Peerless Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Gary loved fishing, gardening, working in his yard and cooking. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Martha Sue Anthony, brothers, E

Mr. Stanley Eugene Boyt, age 75, of Zebulon, passed away August 25, 2026. Friends may visit the family on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the funeral home. A celebration of life service for Stanley will follow at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Ann "Honey" Norvell Coley, age 88, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully August 21, 2026, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Mary Ann grew up in Newburgh, New York and was the daughter of the late John Henry Norvell and the late Veronica Paloski Norvell. On October 20, 1957, she married James William Coley Sr., who was serving in the United States Air Force. Mary Ann worked as a bookkeeper for Western Auto in Morrow Georgia and eventually worked in banking for Wachovi

Mrs. Betty Joyce Piper Ellington, age 93 of Thomaston, died, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Providence Health and Rehab. Mrs. Ellington was born on April 24, 1933, in Columbus, Georgia to the late William Felton Piper, and the late Helen Gladys Thornton Piper. She worked in the Weave shop of Thomaston Mills, Tasty Shop, Sing Foods, and worked in the laundry room at Riverside Health and Rehab. She was a member of the Outreach Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents, she

Mrs. Jackie English Garrett, age 76 of Thomaston, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville, Georgia. Mrs. Garrett was born on August 1, 1950, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Manor Lambert Brigman, and the late Mary Frances Jackson. She worked for the Upson County School System as an Administrator's Assistant and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a sweet, Southern, classy lady with just a touch of “bougie” and a personality all her own. She w

Mrs. Marijo Cook Stevens, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Upson Regional Medical Center. She was 88 years old. Marijo was born on January 19, 1938, in Thomaston, a daughter of the late William Marvin Cook, Sr. and the late Thelma Waldrop Cook. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, she was a 1956 graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and continued her education at Tift College, graduating in 1960. Marijo devoted many years of her life to

Russel Bryan Vandiver, known to family and friends as Bryan, was born on February 24, 1971, in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and passed away on August 22, 2026, Brightmoor Hospice, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. Bryan was the beloved son of Snooky Hutchins Vandiver and the late Scott Fleming Vandiver, Sr. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for the place he held in their lives and hearts. Bryan attended Fayette County High School and later furthered h

Robert Kelly Chambers, age 55 of Williamson, passed away August 23, 2026. Kelly graduated from Lamar County High School and attended the Pike-Lamar Training Center. He enjoyed dancing, listening to music and bowling. Kelly had a big heart, was always happy and loved everybody. He had a special soul He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Chambers, grandparents, Nell and Clell Huff and Maudy and Vestie Kelly Chambers, Nant Nan Pate, aunt, Louise Davis and uncle, Joe

Mr. Mark Thomas Barr, age 66, of Williamson, passed away on August 16, 2026, at his home. Mark was born in Lancaster, Ohio, son of the late Lee Barr and Ruth Nimon Barr. Mark was an exceptional carpenter and talented woodworker who took great pride in his work. He owned and operated his own company, Woodworking in the Woods, where his skill and craftsmanship were evident in every project he created. Outside of work, Mark enjoyed spending time on West Point Lake, especially bo

Mr. Hugh Fleming age 80 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday August 19, 2026 at Brightmoor Hospice. Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Leonard "Steve" Darrell Kenyon, age 89 of Thomaston, died Tuesday August 18, 2026, at Emory University Hospital. Mr. Kenyon was born on August 8, 1937, in Kelleyville, Oklahoma to the late Leonard E. Kenyon and the late Norene Stanbrough Kenyon. He served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Kearsarge and worked as an airline pilot at Braniff International Airlines. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Lance

Mr. Jerry Neal Williamson age 47 of Thomaston Ga, died Monday August 17, 2026 at his residence. Memorial Services will be announced later.

Mr. , of Meansville, passed away August 4, 2026. Born to the late Bobby Ray Corley and Dorothy Ann Long. Known for his tremendous heart, strong work ethic, and willingness to help anyone in need, Johnny would give the shirt off his back. Whether you were family, a lifelong friend, or a complete stranger, he was always willing to lend a helping hand. Johnny was a hardworking man. Throughout his life, he worked in construction and carpentry and also owned and operated a carpet

Christi Harmon Pitts age 55, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Christi was born on October 26, 1970, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Leon Harmon and Martha Turner Harmon. She was a green house worker. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Phillips. Survivors include her mother, Martha Turner Harmon, husband, Michael Lawrence Pitts, sons, Brandon (Tori) Pitts, Cody Pitts, sister, Debbie

Larry M. Trice passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Highlands Senior Living in Norcross. Larry was born and raised in Zebulon. Larry loved raising chickens and goats and watching westerns and cutting grass. He retired from Springs Industries in Griffin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Trice and his parents, J.W and Nancy Snow Trice and bothers, James and Otha Trice, and nephew, Ashley Trice. He is survived by his daughters: Tanya Trice Loyless and husband

Mr. Robert Anderson Lummus, Jr., known to everyone as Bob, passed away August 11, 2026, at his home. Bob was born in Porterdale, son of the late Robert Anderson Lummus, Sr. and the late Helen Johnson Lummus. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in Germany, where he proudly served for four years as an artillery specialist. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Bob began a 37-year career in law enforcement. He served with the C