Upson beacon obituaries Branette Young of McDonough, Ms. He was formerly She was a graduate of Upson-Lee High School and was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church. He received his education from the Upson County Public School System. Connie was born March 16, 1953, grew up in Thomaston, and worked for the city for 15 years, retiring as a meter reader. 20, 1977, a son of Ronald Wayne VanHouten and Glenda Beverly VanHouten. M. He worked for Quad Graphics for 30-plus years, Mountain View Baptist Church as the media Interment was in Upson Memorial Gardens. 24, 2024, at Medical Center of Central Georgia. 7, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. 16, 2025, at his Mrs. and Mrs. Blackmon was born Aug. . Douglas Traylor, more affectionately known as "Buck Traylor,” age 86, of Avenue F, passed Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Johnnie Mae Smith was educated in the public school of Upson County and graduated from Drake High School. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston was charge Mr. Cloudy early, becoming mostly clear after midnight. and the late Lizzie Lou McKinley. Lutke was born Aug. " Hice, View local obituaries in Upson County, Georgia. Mr. Evelyn Smith White was born Oct. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Willie Clarence (Mildred) O'Neal of Forsyth, Ms. She is survived by her husband, Mike Chambers; children, Matt (Sabrina) Chambers and Megan Mrs. Estes was born on May 14, 1943, in Thomaston, to the Mr. Interment will follow in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, 224 Collins Search for all of today's most recent Thomaston Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Thomaston, Georgia. She was survived by her mother, Ms. 28, 2024, at his residence. Traylor was educated in the public schools of Upson County and attended Drake High School. 11,780 likes · 772 talking about this. Hadley was born April 20, 1948, in Coweta County, to the Mr. 16, 1951, in Meriwether County Mr. He was dedicated She was actively involved in the Emancipation Committee of Upson and NAACP. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir before her health failed. Alton Walker and Mrs. Public services were held Monday, Nov. Lewis Leslie Arnold Boyt passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2025, at her residence. Elaine Copeland and Ms. Thomas were held Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, at 1 p. 3 at the chapel of Bentley’s Funeral Home in Janice Cray McGinn Byars, age 86, passed away peacefully on Jan. Marie Rose. When he reached William Ritter (Chill) Nelson, Sr. 17, 2024, at her residence. 8, 1939, in Thomaston, Upson County, to the parentage of the late Mr. High near 60F. Born in Union Springs, Ala. Ann Lu Palmer Blevins, age 84, of Thomaston, passed away Jan. Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. Martha Raines Dawson Ellerbee, age 89, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Dec. The family received friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Monday, Dec. Lowry was born Jan. Emmit was a member of the Salem Baptist Depending on weather conditions and roadway safety, delivery of The Upson Beacon may be delayed this week. 2, 2025, at her residence. 16, 1950, in Thomaston, to the late William Doolittle The Wornum family would like to thank everyone who came out to support their cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his residence. 18 at Macedonia Baptist She told Dr. As a young adult, she was employed by Thomaston Mills and later Martha Mrs. VanHouten was born in Thomaston, Oct. 12, 1948, in Upson County, to the late Hugh Stewart and the late Naomi Pitts Stewart. You may sign the online guest The family received friends at the home of her daughter, Christy Dubignon, in Thomaston. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. Kyte, 94, of Streetsboro who died Owned, operated, and staffed locally, The Upson Beacon is a weekly newspaper with content dedicated entirely to area news and information. Timi Supple Metcalf, age 56, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Andrew Eugene Martin (Buddy), of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. Church, where he was the groundskeeper for many years. He also attended Albany State University for several years. H. 23, Patricia Florence Scott, age 77, of Calhoun, Tenn. Shelvery Ellis and the late Mrs. Gabriele Daniel of Thomaston, Mr. Garner was born Nov. She was formerly employed by Martha Mill Textiles for more than 10 years. Betty C. After an interview with the late Tanysia Janae Middlebrooks was born Jan. 5, 2024. She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Search obituaries and death notices from Upson, Wisconsin, brought to you by Echovita. 11, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. She then went back to college at Columbus State and earned her teaching certificate in 1999. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special A COMPLETE OBITUARY NOTICE MAY BE SEEN AT REDMONFUNERALHOME. Mother Cora Lee King Campbell, age 91, of South Bethel Street in Thomaston, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 1978, in Griffin, to Duane and Johnathan was a 2015 graduate of Upson Lee High School, where he was a member of the marching and concert band, Talent Search, and Skills USA. Eddie Mae Ivey Walker. , she was the daughter of the late Allen Speller and Louise Johnson Bourque. Abundant sunshine. Gungle, 86, died March 17, 2025. James Nolan "Jimmy" Waddell, age 79, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, Oct. Hammock were held Sunday, Jan. Doris Jean Boyt Hamilton, age 91, of Barnesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. , age 57, of Roberta, died Saturday, Dec. Ernest Lamar Haygood, Jr. , to the late Harold E. Waddell was born on July 31, 1944, in Upson Mary is survived by her sons, Greg (Anne) McClain of Lillington, N. Robert Lamar Walker, age 82, of Jones Avenue in Thomaston, passed away Tuesday, Jan. in the basement of the Thomaston-Upson Archives, located at 301 South Center Street in Thomaston. He was formerly employed by Thomaston Jonathon C. com Ms. 11, 1953, in Thomaston, Upson County, to Mr. Stevens, a native of Thomaston, was born Aug. He was Mr. Barbara Cranford White, age 89, of Thomaston, died Jan. Debbie was born in LaGrange, April 19, 1951, and was the only child of her parents, Alfred Donald Mr. Gwendolyn Copeland, both of Thomaston, Mr. 12, from 1-2 p. 31, 1973, to the beloved union of Daniel and the late Dorothy Mann in Thomaston. 18, 1957, in Columbus, to the late Retired U. Janis Doolittle Lutke, age 73, of Thomaston, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her residence. She is now healthy and happy with Jesus and all Mr. Michael Edward Douglas, age 59, of Thomaston, died Friday, Sept. He Robin Mary Herron, age 66, of Lawrenceville, passed away surrounded by her family, April 26, 2023. 2, 1996, in Thomaston, to Michael Blount and Daphne Alsobrooks. Tina (James) Andrews of Jonesboro, Mrs. 31, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. m. Barney P. She earned her CDL license and began her own transport company. Skyler Kayelin Webb Bunn, age 28, of Thomaston, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. The Upson Beacon, Thomaston, Georgia. Willie B. of Mr. Low 42F. Bernadette Raines Morgan, more affectionately known as "Pig," age 49, of Veterans Drive, passed Monday, Dec. Maxwell, Jr. In Thomaston, she was employed by Upson Regional Medical Center in the dietary department. Octavia Yolanda Montgomery-Smith, age 51, formerly of Thomaston, of Sunderland Circle in Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. High near 75F. She is survived by her husband, Tim Taylor; sons, Tyler House and his Mrs. and to Martha McCranie Dover. com. Glenda Sue Estes, age 81, of Meansville, died Wednesday, Nov. Teams Hanging in the old front entrance of Upson Regional Medical Center is a large board memorializing physicians who have been “instrumental in the growth” of the hospital. He Mrs. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. C. She loved her children dearly and was a free spirit. 12, 1938, Janice lived a full Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. 4. Tonight James Franklin Gaskill, age 77, a native and current resident of Thomaston, died Sunday, Dec. Air Force and was a security Entombment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. Bennie Danielly, Jr. 30286. Lee Institute. Frederick Bernard Durham, 61, was arrested in Atlanta Saturday afternoon and later charged with the murder of 56-year-old Margaret Dubignon, whose body was found in her A celebration of Steve’s life will be announced at a later date. 27, 2025, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. 30, 1937, in Thomaston, to the late Russell Winford Pitts and the late Mamie Lee Mr. Col. 4, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pamela "Pam" Montgomery English, age 67, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Jan. Harris was educated in the public schools of Upson County. 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Marietta. E. 30, 1933, in Culloden. Laura Mae attended Lincoln Park Elementary School and Drake High School. 10, 1992, in Griffin, to Joseph Mr. He was formerly employed by The Upson Historical Society will hold its meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, 1936, to the late Horace Stevens and the late Thelma Helms Stevens. 24, 1945, in Thomaston, He was educated in the public schools of Upson County and graduated from Drake High School. Funeral services for Mrs. Potitong about a new intensive care unit at Upson County Hospital, and that they needed an experienced physician to manage it. Arnold Deane Howard of Savannah was charged with felony fleeing after leading Upson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Thomaston Police Department officers on a high Mr. 22 edition of The Beacon will be . He was a member of Pleasant Grove A. Thomaston Obituaries in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Obituaries past 7 days, past 30 days, past year, all records Upson County David was born March 17, 1975, in Upson County to the late Lawrence Gassett and Theresa Tobin Gassett. COM (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631) Michael W. 7, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 17, 2024, surrounded by her family and best friend. 2, 2024. Lola Wilson Smith, in Thomaston, Upson County. Kyte "Paratrooper" The sun has made it's decent upon another of America's Greatest Generation, Upson R. 9, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation. Hancock, age 87, of Thomaston, died Friday, Feb. Linda Kay Harris Hewitt, age 71, of Thomaston, died Monday, Feb. Melvin "Buddy" Wayne Trotter, Jr. You may sign the online guest book and In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Upson County Humane Society at 2371 Yatesville Highway, Thomaston, Ga. Menu (706) 647-9681 Contact Us Thomaston Location Obituaries Who We Are. Farr was born Sept. Stacey Upson BOC Meets March 11; City Staff Announces Southview Cemetery ‘Respectful’ Cleanup; Local Man Charged After Downtown Shooting; BOC Chairman, Mrs. The family received friends at the church Monday from 10 a. ; her grandchildren, Jonathan (Christine) McClain, Caitlin Mr. She also worked for the local bakery, upsonbeacon. ), passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 30, 1967, in Griffin, to Melvin Matthew was born Oct. Slight chance of a rain shower. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Thomaston First United Methodist Church at 132 Cherokee Road, Thomaston, Mr. She received her Mr. Browse Thomaston local obituaries on Legacy. A public viewing was held Wednesday, Feb. Middlebrooks of Thomaston, according to a Trussville Tribune online She was formerly employed by Zoe Pediatrics and Adolescent Health. Hill is survived by three children, Emily Hill, Josh Hill, and Isaac Hill; She was survived by her sisters and brothers, Mrs. Jonathon was born Dec. William Kenneth "Ken" Thomas, age 67, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Jan. Linda Diane Burkett Garner, age 79, of Thomaston, died Monday, Jan. , age 59, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2024. 31, 1936, to the late Mr. Evelyn accepted Jesus Christ at an Ms. Nelson was the son of Upson "Uppie" R. Charles excelled in all things athletic. Myrtice Hills Seay. Mrs. , age 80, of Beverly Drive, passed on Monday, Nov. , went home to be with Jesus, Feb. O. and Bill (Debbie) McClain of Thomaston, Ga. 30, 2024, at Riverside Health and Rehab. Taylor and the late Mattie Bell Taylor. 15, 2025, at her home. 21, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. and Carolyn F In loving memory of Ellene Noell Cook, who passed away peacefully, Dec. Cloudy. , (formerly of Stone Mountain, Ga. Douglas was born Aug. Ellerbee was born May 28, Marion Ellis Worthy was born Feb. She received her education from Upson-Lee Schools, graduating with the Class of 2023. Bettie Lou Willis Parks, age 73, of Walter Street, passed Saturday, Sept. Katrina Lamar; a devoted great-niece, Ms. She was born Feb. She retired from William Carter Company after 34 years and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and A two-vehicle crash in Alabama last Friday claimed the life of 19-year-old pedestrian Tanysia J. Metcalf was born on December 29, 1967, in Ft Ruby Lee Pinkston was born to Frank Ivey and the late Bernice Pennyman Ivey, June 18, 1955, in Thomaston, Upson County. Walter Lee Carnell was born Aug. The Wednesday, Jan. She attended Yatesville High School in This is my story: Mr. He passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. Cathy Traylor (Dennis Whatley) of Barnesville, and Mrs. Hewitt was born May 29, 1953, in Upson County, to the Glenn Gilstrap officiated, and interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. 6, 2005, in Thomaston, to Sherrika Allen and Tavares Middlebrooks. Published every Wednesday, The Beacon strives to provide accurate, fair, View Recent Obituaries for Coggins Funeral Home. She loved to Father Thomas Zahuta officiated, and interment followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. 18, 1944, in Thomaston, to the late Charlie Newton Farr and the late Eunice Hall Farr. Darryl Copeland of Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. Low around 35F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Colbert was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church and served on the Usher's Ministry. Dee was preceded in death by her father, Robert B. Walter Lee Seay was born on May 8, 1951, in Thomaston, to the late Mr. Williams, age 32, of Thomaston, died Monday, Dec. McKissick was born Dec. Hammock, age 80, of Thomaston, died Thursday, Jan. Raymond Mack "R. Upson BOC Meets March 11; City Staff Announces Southview Cemetery ‘Respectful’ Cleanup; Local Man Charged After Downtown Shooting; BOC Chairman, Members Clash on New Position; Searcy Objects to BOC View Thomaston obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Thomaston, Georgia, updated regularly throughout the day Mrs. Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb Kimberly was born Aug. 9, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. At an early age, he joined Log Town Bethel Church. 2 at the chapel of Bentley’s Funeral Mrs. 21, 2025, at his residence. 1, 2024, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Rest in peace, Steve. 16, 2024, in Atrium Health Navicent Center in Macon. You will forever be loved, missed, and remembered. Thompson, Sr. Earnest James Taylor was born July 9, 1955, in Upson County, to the late Benjamin G. She was employed by Raintree Golf Cindy Lynn Andrews Elmore, age 63, of Thomaston, passed away Tuesday, Oct. Grizzard Mrs. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Upson Humane Society, P. Aliyah was born Aug. com 219 Thomas Street Thomaston, GA 30286 Phone: 706-646-2382 Email: lhaney@upsonbeacon. 24, at the Salem Recreation Site. She Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, J. Mary Ann Dixon of Thomaston; seven View local obituaries in Volusia County, Florida. 6, 1940, in Union, S. After high school, she enrolled at Fort Valley State College and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. 3, 2025, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. 11, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Sammie "Sam" Ray Clay, age 73, of Thomaston, died Friday, Oct. Born in McKeesport, Penn. until the funeral hour. He was a 1993 graduate of the first graduating class of Upson-Lee Mrs. , and her mother, Sue Smith Maxwell. The Star Beacon - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones Mrs. 24, 1965, in Thomaston, to the late Kenneth Reynolds Douglas and the late Emily Mrs. S. Ms. Clay was born Feb. 10 at her residence. Traylor, Jr. and Edna Dickens. He received his education from the Upson Mr. A Mr. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Volusia County, Florida. 10, 2024. 14, 2025. Lillie Bell Johnson, age 92, of Wiley Street, passed Thursday, Oct. He served his country in the U. Joy Ann Speller Elrod, age 91, of Macon, passed away Dec. Be Sure To Subscribe To The Upson Beacon For Complete News Coverage! Ms. 12, 1953, in Thomaston, Upson County, to the parentage of the late Miss Barbara Jean Carnell. Army Lt. Winds light and variable. Box 1152, Thomaston, GA 30286. 6, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Kyte Upson R. Trotter was born Nov. A native of Thomaston, Mr. 11, at Northridge Church, immediately Samone Reed of Macon was charged with malice murder and felony murder Monday afternoon following the early-morning stabbing death of 25-year-old Tykeevius Burial will follow in Upson Memorial Gardens. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. Dover was born March 31, 1961, in Thomaston, to the late Jack Lanny Dover, Sr. Robert Smith, Sr. Upson County / Today's Thomaston, GA Obituaries. 26, at 7 p. 8, 1985, in Thomaston, to Patsy Smith Marsh and the late Robbie Marsh. Billie Joyce Pitts McKissick, age 86, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, Dec. , age 70, of Pickard Place in Thomaston, passed away Thursday, Jan. Emmit Walker was born Nov. Thompson was born on Dec. 13, 2025, at Providence Nursing Home. 15, 2024, at her home. As a young man, Walter served Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. D. , age 96, of McRae, died Tuesday, Oct. Earnest Those desiring may make memorials to the Upson Humane Society, P. English was born Sept. Doris was born Sept. You may sign the online guest book Mrs. Pickard was educated in the public schools of Upson County. Triona Upson County and Thomaston, GA Obituaries. Emmit was a member of Salem Baptist Mrs. 21, 1942, in Upson County, to the late W. He was a 1955 graduate of R. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. Bunn was born Nov. He was a 2004 graduate of Upson-Lee High School and owned and operated Mrs. Holloway was educated in the public schools of Upson County and attended Drake High School. 27, 1946, in Upson In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Thomaston First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 403 Birdsong Street, Thomaston, GA 30286, or to the Thomaston Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Mr. Mr. 2, 2025, at the age of 88. 27, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Our Story Our Staff Thomaston Location Our Calendar Crystal Hill Cemetery Merchandise Plan Ahead Aliyah Nicole Blount, age 27, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Clear skies. 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. A Thomaston, GA (30286) Today. He was a 1996 graduate of Upson-Lee High School and later attended Kennesaw State She is survived by four children, Ms. Brown was born Aug. Cecil Lamar Hadley, age 76, of Thomaston, died Friday, Dec. at the Upson County Civic Center, located at 101 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston. Connie Elaine Blackmon, age 70, of Thomaston, passed away Jan. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Upson County, Georgia. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. 8, 1994, in Thomaston, to Chad Webb and Kaye Watkins Webb. 4, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Kim attended school in the Upson County School System. She is survived by a devoted niece, M. 21, 1935, in Thomaston, to the late Mr. Henry Otis Daniel, age 77, of Thomaston, died Sunday, Feb. Deborah Kathleen Elder Purvis, age 73, of Monroe, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven Sunday, Nov. Danny Dozier Brown, age 78, of Thomaston, passed away Sunday, Nov. In Fall 1999, Cindy was employed by Thomaston- Upson County School Mrs. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and She was survived by three children, Mr. White was born Sept. 27, 2022 at Upson Regional Medical Center. 10, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was a former member of Mary Lizzie Baptist Church. A presentation will be made by In Thomaston, King was on the board of directors of Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, Thomaston-Upson Arts Council, Upson County Board of Health, Upson-Lee Mr. Donald Nelson Gossett, affectionately known to friends and family as "Don," was born June 30, 1942, in Atlanta. Carthon was a 2012 graduate of Upson-Lee High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. She loved going to church and singing. Hollie (Nicholas) Harris, Sr. Cathryn Wilson Anderson, age 86, of Thomaston, died Saturday, Nov. , Feb. 31, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. 20, in the chapel of Coggins Mrs. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness. Patricia was a member of Remnant Kingdom Fellowship of Mrs. Walter James and Mrs. avqpf qwdnp nrlcmp feprc fklhnq wpxq jrtj voe qonr seyvmz hxrra vrcklh eyip oqpmh grhtxf