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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...

Mrs. Bonnie Irene Gooden age 84 of Thomaston Ga, died Saturday October 11, 2025 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements...

Mrs. Tanya Angelique Rogers age 55 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday October 10, 2025 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services will...

Mary Frances “Honey” Piper Blackmon of Warm Springs, Georgia, originally from Barnesville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on...

Mr. Ralph Shane McElreath, age 52, of Barnesville, passed away on October 3, 2025. Son of the late Walter Malcom McElreath, Sr. and Nancy...

Susan Raye Williams, age 53, of Thomaston, passed away October 1, 2025. Susan was born in Griffin, Georgia, daughter of William and...

Helen Anderson Kyle passed away peacefully with family at her side on the evening of October 2, 2025. She was a resident of Westbury...

Mr. Alton Leo Silver, Sr. age 82, of Forsyth, passed away October 5, 2025.  Alton grew up in Concord, son of the late Buford Silver and...

Mr. Daniel “Dan” Smith Bond, age 96, of Concord, passed away September 29, 2025. Dan grew up in Dewey Rose, Georgia, son of the late...