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Larry "Goat" Brown age 76, of Thomaston, Georgia, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Providence Nursing Home. Mr. Brown was born August 28, 1949, in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Nathan and Florence Brown.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Phillips, and sister Patricia Scott.   Survivors include his brother, Wayne Brown, granddaughter, Carrie Phillips, grandson, Jack Phillips and great grandson Marquis Wesley. No services are pla

Janet Karen Gore age 69 of Thomaston Ga, died Thursday October 23, 2025. Arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. James Wesley Watts age 86, of Yatesville, Georgia, died Wednesday October 22, 2025, at his residence.   Mr. Watts was born on November 23, 1938, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Gilbert Wesley Watts, and the late Ruby Mae Waddell.  He is a retired Command Sargent Major in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Watts was a member of The Gathering Church, Shriners, Masons and Kiwanis Club.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandchild Robin Gilbert.   Survivors incl

Mrs. Patricia Bonner Duncan, age 88, of Thomaston, died Monday, October 20, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Duncan was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 8, 1937, to the late Rabon Jones Bonner, Sr., and the late Ruth Key Bonner. She was a graduate of A. L. Miller High School in Macon and was employed by various companies as a bookkeeper. She met Arthur Saldana Duncan on a blind date, and they were married for 61 years prior to his death in 2015. The two of them enjoyed traveling t

Mrs. Zina Cassandra Warren age 60 of Thomaston Ga, died Tuesday October 21, 2025 at her residence.  Mrs. Warren was born on December 4, 1964 in Barnesville Ga, to the late Dianne Waller McKinley. She was a home maker. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her step father Leonard McKinley. Survivors include her husband Jimmy Warren of Thomaston Ga, sons Brandon Warren of Thomaston Ga, Marshall Warren of Thomaston Ga, grandson Kyler Warren. Funeral Services will

Our dear friend, Ernesto (Ernie) Martinez of Thomaston, Ga., passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. He was born November 10, 1944, in Laredo, Texas to the late Carlos and Antonia Martinez.      Ernie spent lots of time with his children as they were growing up. They enjoyed fishing as well as camping and took many trips to enjoy the outdoors. Ernie also liked to work with his hands, using both wood and cloth to make furniture creations. He was an avid reader and could sp

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Carroll Atcheson, Jr., age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on October 20, 2025. Tommy grew up in Dallas where he lived for most of his life. He was a hardworking man who was a self-employed painter, a landscaper, and a stucco and erosion specialist. Tommy loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and collecting arrowheads. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Carroll Atcheson, Sr. and Sandra Evett Williams. He is survived by his children: Tasha Myers

Mr. Charles Herbert Wright, affectionately known to many as “Charlie” and to others as “Herb,” passed away October 19, 2025.  Charlie was born in Atlanta, son of the late Waymon and Juanita Wright. Charlie was a dedicated and hardworking man. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 51 years before retiring as a postage machine repairman. Afterward, he continued to stay active, working for the Clayton County School System managing the concession stand at football ga

Mrs. Carolyn Regina Self Carr, age 62, of Thomaston, died Saturday, October 18,2025 at her residence. Mrs. Carr was born on December 16, 1962, in Macon, Georgia to the late Arthur Lee Self, and the late Grading Johnson Self.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Carr Sr., son, David Lee Carr Jr., and grandchild, Cortney Kornegay Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Carr, Amie Kornegay, sisters, Cindy Dye, Theresa Yates, Wendy (Dean)

Mr. James Warren Lifsey, age 43 of Thomaston, died Friday, October 17, 2025, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. James was born on September 16, 1982, in Thomaston, Georgia, to James Edgar Lifsey and Darlene York Lifsey.  He worked for Rizin Sun as a truck driver.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Shane McLaughlin, and stepmother, Carolyn Lifsey.   Survivors include his father, Eddie (Peggy) Lifsey, mother Darlene Lifsey, fiancé, Zeena Cook, mother and father-in-law Tim (Ren

Teresa Claire Miller Rainbolt, age 66, of Hampton, passed away October 14, 2025. Claire was born in Atlanta, daughter of the late Ronald DeWolf Miller and the late Alice Jane Williams Miller. She worked in the legal field as an administrative assistant for many years. Claire had a beautiful voice and shared her talent through her own karaoke business, Sunset Karaoke, where she performed at weddings, special events and family gatherings. She was very active in the American Leg

Mrs. Jewel Jeanette Reeves Reid Gilbert, age 93, of Zebulon, passed away peacefully at her home on October 17, 2025, with her daughter, son-in-law and fur babies by her side. Jeanette was a lifelong resident of Zebulon. For several years, she worked as a teller at United Bank and was also a devoted homemaker. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing basketball and ping pong, and in later years she liked to play cornhole. Jeanette loved her animals and cherished her family an

Mr. Lewis Murrah Wainwright, age 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Dr. Rex King and Rev. Chet Yates will officiate, and interment will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Mr. Wainw

Mr. Richard Harold Barfield, age 72, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Upson regional Medical Center.

Mr. Prentice Michael Robinson, age 63, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Medical Center Macon. Mr. Robinson was born in Thomaston to late Prentice Melvin Robinson and Linda Gresham Rhodes. He worked for Crown industries and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Mississippi CGN 40. He is survived by his wife Kaye Robinson; mother-in-law, Norma Reeves; aunts, Kathy Darsey and Eloise Joiner; and seve

Mrs. Kay Kitchens Bray , age 65, of Thomaston, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Bray will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Ted Kandler will officiate, and interment will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 14, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Mrs. Bray was born in Thomaston on December 26, 1959, to t

Mrs. Mary Frances Caldwell Orange, age 94, of Thomaston, passed away October 13, 2025. Frances grew up in Thomaston, daughter of the late Windham Caldwell and the late Lala Ivey Caldwell. She lived in Forest Park for 40 years, where she worked at Laundry Padding. After moving back to Thomaston in 1989, she worked for Thomaston Mills and later Southern Mills. Frances was known for her humor and lively spirit. She was a cut-up who loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed attendi

Mr. Richard LaPierre age 69 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday October 11, 2025 at Eternal Hope Hospice.  Mr. LaPierre was born on March 2,...

Mrs. Hazel Hilton Nix, age 89, of Meansville, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Hazel...

Mr. Lawrence Edward Passmore age 91 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday October 11, 2025 at Thomaston Manor. Funeral Services will be held on...