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Herbert Zimmerman Langland
Mr. Herbert Zimmerman Langland age 85 of Thomaston Ga, died Friday November 7, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Langland was born on February 6, 1940 in Omaha Nebraska to the late Col. Kenneth Langland and the late Aimalle "Zimmy" Zimmerman Langland. He was the Plant Manager for Crown Divisions for many years and served his country in the U.S. National Guards. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Knowles. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Sara Nel
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Nov 10


Barbara (Barby) Sue Dombach Richardson
Barbara (Barby) Sue Dombach Richardson, age 88, passed away on 4 November 2025 from complications due to her dementia at her home in Concord, GA. Barby was born to Jay Trout and Dorothy Mayer Dombach on 19 January 1937 in Oil City, PA. She is a graduate of Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA in 1954. She then attended Pennsylvania University and graduated with a nursing degree. She was a registered nurse. She met Gerald (Gerry) Alan Richardson a cadet at the United State
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Nov 10


Litton DeJarnette Jarvis
Litton DeJarnette Jarvis, passed away on the 7th of November, 2025 at the age of 49. He passed peacefully at the Homebrewed Happy acres. He was born to Susan Faye Webb and John Litton Jarvis in Austin, Texas. He was known in many worlds as a husband, father, master mechanic, deer hunter, and bigfoot hunter. You might have also seen his taillights at the drag strip. He spent his juvenile years in southern Oregon and Georgia. He met his wife Tamara while in Georgia later creati
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Nov 10
Carlton Howard Jr.
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.
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Nov 10


Delores Jane Braselton Peek
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
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Nov 6


≈Programs Honoring our Veterans
The Commander of American Legion Post 15, Air Force veteran Alfred Archer, encourages everyone to come and pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The program will include posting of the colors by Marine Corps League Detachment 1196; patriotic music by Eric Moye, Sylvia Hollums, and Achaia Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team; dedication of memorial brick pavers and flags; salute to the b
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Nov 6
UPSON BOC WANTS CITY MANAGER OFF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
AT A CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY THE UPSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PASSED A RESOLUTION TO TRY AND REMOVE THOMASTON'S CITY MANAGER RUSSELL THOMPSON FROM A RECENT APPOINTMENT BY THE UPSON COUNTY GRAND JURY TO THE BOARD OF TAX EQUALIZATION. THE COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR ATTORNEY HEATH ENGLISH SAID THOMPSON HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECAUSE HE WOULD BE HANDLING APPEALS ON COUNTY PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF THOMASTO
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Nov 6
Tommy Daniel Barfield Sr.
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
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Nov 5


Ruth Marie Bodine Gager
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
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Beverly Ann Williams Maddox,
Mrs. Beverly Ann Williams Maddox, age 57, of Barnesville, passed away on November 2, 2025. Beverly grew up in Pike County and graduated from Pike County High School in 1987. She married Jeff Maddox, who dedicated his career to serving in the military. Together they lived for many years at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Benning, Georgia; and the longest at Fort Campbell, Kentucky where Beverly served as church secretary at St. Bethlehem Church. For the past five years, they made their
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Nov 4


Donna Marie Robinson
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
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Nov 4


Sandra Kay Moody Daniel
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
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Nov 3


Shannon Paul White
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
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Nov 2


Robert August Walther
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.
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Nov 2
Macolm Allen Wilson
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
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Nov 2


Willis Meyer “Dick” Hardy, Jr
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
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Nov 2


Cherry A Nix
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
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Nov 2
CITY OF THOMASTON FIRE DEPART. VS. PD SOFTBALL GAME
4 th Annual City of Thomaston Fire Department vs. Polie Department Softball game. Friday November 7, 2025, at 7pm Silvertown Ballpark Gates open at 6pm Tickets – Adults $5; Children 11 and under $3 There will be concessions. All proceeds from this year’s game are going to the Gavin Reed Mission, an incredible organization dedicated to preventing childhood drowning through water safety education, accessible swim lessons and supporting families affected by drowning. Come
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Oct 31


THOMASTON-UPSON REC DIRECTOR IS LEAVING
Kelly ACCORDING TO UPSON COUNTY MANAGER LONNIE JOYCE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE THOMASTON-UPSON RECREATION DEPARTMENT--HAS TURNED IN HIS NOTICE AND HIS FINAL DAY IN THE POSITION IS FRIDAY NOV. 7TH. COUNTY MANAGER JOYCE SAID KELLY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY MORE DETAILS ABOUT HIS DEPARTURE. THE COUNTY MANAGER IS WORKING WITH HR TO GET THE JOB POSTED AND HE PLANS TO FORM A SMALL COMMITTEE WITH CITY OFFICIALS TO INTERVIEW THE
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Oct 31


Ashley Elaine Boyett
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
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Oct 30
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