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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

Mrs. Gloria Ann Rust age 93 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday August 12, 2026 at her residence. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Barbara Goolsby Conine, age 93, of Griffin, passed away August 8, 2026. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Willie Lee Goolsby and Ella Phillips Goolsby. She grew up in Jonesboro GA, and later her family moved to Ellaville, GA. She married Thomas Conine October 30, 1953, at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Forest Park, GA where she and Tom were long time members. Barbara and Tom raised their family in Forest Park and eventually retired to Lake Oconee where the

Mrs. Linda Carol Kendrick Johnson, age 73, of Yatesville, passed away August 9, 2026. Carol grew up in Marietta, daughter of the late John Kendrick and the late Betty McFarlin Kendrick. She graduated from Osborne High School where she met her husband, Perry. Carol worked for Lockheed-Martin in Marietta for almost 30 years before retiring. During that time, she also owned and operated a florist, A Floral Affair. She enjoyed arranging flowers and traveling. She was a long-time

Mrs. Irma Sue Jackson, age 87, of Hampton, passed away August 7, 2026, at her home. Irma Sue grew up in the Hapeville-Atlanta area, daughter of the late George Willard Wade, Sr. and the late Edna Christine Hale Wade. She attended Hapeville High School. Irma Sue worked as a forklift driver for Cotter & Company, a hardware wholesaler, where she also worked in the warehouse and office. Irma Sue enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers and shrubs, as well as sewing, qu

Wanda Lea Hoover Caldwell, age 93, of Marietta, passed away July 14, 2026, at her home. Wanda was born in Thawville, Illinois, on July 14, 1933, to Ervin and Verna Lucille (Weber) Hoover. Wanda met her husband, David, while working at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois and they were married on November 9th, 1952. After moving to Georgia, Wanda became quite accomplished by working for the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed attending her

Mr. Roy Lee Bell, age 72, of Milner, passed away August 8, 2026, at his home. Roy grew up in Dahlonega, son of the late J. D. Bell and Betty Jo Parrott Bell. For most of his working life, he was an automobile mechanic. Roy also worked in sales at several automobile dealerships and for himself. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles with his boys and his sister, Jeannie. He also liked cutting grass, gardening and restoring old cars. Roy was dependable and always t

Mrs. Sandra Blount Waller, age 86, of Thomaston, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Born on February 6, 1940, in Thomaston, Sandra was the daughter of the late Claude Blount and the late Lola Mae McSwain Blount. She graduated from Yatesville High School with the Class of 1958 and, on November 7, 1959, married the love of her life, James Gary Fredrick Waller. Together they shared many devoted years of marriage while building a loving home and raising their family. Sandr