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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

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

Mrs. Sandra Kay Moody Daniel, age 74, of Williamson, passed away on October 27,2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center.Sandra was born at Camp Gordon in Augusta, Georgia to the late William James andMyrtle Hamlet Moody. She spent her childhood there, graduating from Butler HighSchool before moving to Riverdale in her twenties. She attended Clayton StateUniversity and worked as an accounting supervisor for various companies like Sears,Dundee Mills, and Heatcraft Worldwide Refri

age 46 of St. Petersburg, Florida died October 16, 2025, at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Shannon was born on March 17, 1979, in Thomaston, Georgia to Johnny White and the late Pamela Matthews Uhr.  In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Darrell Matthews and paternal grandparents Marvin and Sybil White. Survivors include his father Johnny (Diane) White, aunt Mary Blount, maternal grandmother, Joyce Matthews, son, Christian White, b

Mr. Robert August Walther, age 100, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Pike Manor in Zebulon GA. Mr. Walther was born on January 8, 1925, in New York to the late Eva Walther.  He served his country in the US Army during WWII.  He worked for the US Postal Service and was a member of the VFW.  He is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his caretaker, Jennifer Peterson. Graveside services will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Macolm Allen Wilson, age 78, of Thomaston, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence in Meansville, GA. Mr. Wilson was born on October 29, 1947, in Gay, Georgia to the late Otis Wilson and the late Lucy Malcolm Wilson.  He worked in maintenance for GA DOT and was a member of the First Shiloh Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Micheal Allen Wilson, and daughter, Wanda Wilson Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Margie Le

On the morning of October 31, 2025, the hills of Yatesville were a little quieter as Mr. Willis Meyer “Dick” Hardy, Jr., age 71, slipped peacefully from this world, surrounded by those who loved him most. He shaped a life rooted in love for his family, pride in his work, and reverence for the simple, beautiful things—an early sunrise over a field, the rhythm of a cast line, the warmth of loyal dogs at his feet. His family takes comfort knowing that Dick is home now—at peace i

Mrs. Cherry A Nix was born April 30, 1942, in Augusta, Ga. to the late Rhunelle and Clayton Armstrong.  Growing up in East Point and College Park, she met and married her late husband Robert “Cootie” Nix and were married for 57 years until he went home to be with the Lord in 2018. During her life she drove a school bus and worked in the lunchroom at Flint River Academy, was Sunday School secretary, worked payroll at D&N Electric. Cherry enjoyed shopping, traveling with the Pr

Ashley Elaine Boyett, age 34, of Hampton, passed away October 29, 2025, at Piedmont-Henry Hospital.  She grew up in Barnesville and Forsyth before settling in Hampton.  Ashley enjoyed taking selfies, cooking, cleaning and spending time with her children. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Wilson Boyett and her grandparents. She is survived by her children: Makayla and TyTy; significant other: Tyrone Spear; father: Jerry Boyett, Jr.; brother: Jerry “Bubby” Boyett; s

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