Upson County  Georgia Obits   Jan 2003  Thomaston Times

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Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia 
Thursday, January 09, 2003 

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Harold ANTHONY Sr., 50, of
Meansville, were held Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Steele
officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Anthony died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Anthony was a native of Upson County. He was employed by Coach
Doctor of Atlanta where he worked as the shop foreman. Mr.
Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Alva Anthony.
Survivors include his sons, Mr. Dustin J. Anthony of Meansville
and Mr. Kenneth H. Anthony Jr. of Thomaston; step-sons, Mr.
Jeffery Smith and Mr. Johnny Smith, both of Barnesville; his
mother, Mrs. Mae Dell Anthony of Meansville; brothers, Mr.
Alvis Anthony of Meansville, Mr. Wayne Anthony of Zebulon and
Mr. Winfred Anthony of Lyons; and seven grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Melvin BEDDELL, 58, of Raines Street,
will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at 1 p.m. from Concord
Baptist Church in Talbot County, with Pastor J.D. Dianels
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr.
Beddell died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Bentley & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emily Beddell
of Thomaston; two sisters, Mae Ola Ellison and Martha Sue
Beddell, both of Reading, Penn.; an uncle, Mr. Lewis Mitchell
of Woodland; a brother-in-law, Mr. Joe Cooper of Reading,
Penn.; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss
him.


Mrs. Lila Corley BEVERLY, 101, of Stewart Avenue, died Friday,
Jan. 3, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lewis CHUNN, 66, of Manchester,
were held Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003 in the Cox Funeral Home Chapel
in Manchester with the Rev. Ed White officiating. Mr. Chunn
died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at the West Georgia Medical Center
of LaGrange. Cox Funeral Home of Manchester was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Chunn was born May 16, 1936 in Meriwether
County. He was the son of William L. and mary Emma Chunn. He
was a retired driver of the CSX railroad transport service. Mr.
Chunn was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife,
Eleanor Chunn of Manchester; a daughter, Jacklyn Chunn of
Culloden; three sons, Robert L. Chunn Jr. of Thomaston and
Thomas Chunn and Lamar Chunn of Manchester; a step-son, Jimmy
Rae Henley of Thomaston; two brothers, William Eugene Chunn of
Jonesboro and Benjamin Edward Chunn of Valdosta; a half-sister,
Annette Chunn Tucciarone of Greenville; and 13 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Randall "Randy" COCHRAN, 49,
of East County Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 at 2
p.m. at Pritchett Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. James
Coogler officiating. Burial followed in The Rock Methodist
Church Cemetery. Mr. Cochran died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2003 at
Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Mr. Cochran was a native of Upson
County. He was employed at Yamaha Music as a piano tuner. Mr.
Cochran was a member and deacon of Pritchett Memorial Baptist
Church were he was involved in the music department. He also
played bass guitar for many gospel groups. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Teresa Cochran of Thomaston; father, Mr. Doug
Cochran of Thomaston; mother, Mrs. Margie Cochran of Thomaston
and sister, Mrs. Faye Boyt of Thomaston.


Funeral services for Mr. Henry Grady COKER Sr., 90, of Atwater
Road, were held Tuesday, Dec. 31. 2002 at 2 p.m. at Clark's
Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Hemphill officiating.
Burial followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. Mr. Coker died
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at Riverside Nursing Care Center. Coggins
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Coker was born
in Murray County, Ga. but lived in Thomaston for many years. He
was retired from BF Goodrich where he worked for over 38 years
as the overseer in the twister room. Mr. Coker was a member and
deacon of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his
sons, Mr. Grady Coker, Mr. James (Betty) Coker and Mr. Wayne
(Cherry) Coker, all of Thomaston; daughters, Mrs. Laverne
Collins of Elk Grove, Calif. and Mrs. Fay (Bob) McRee of
Bozeman, Mont.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Hollis CRAWFORD, 77, of Barnesville,
were held Friday, Jan. 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the Unionville
United Methodist Church on High Falls Road in Barnesville with
Dr. Vincent Miller and Bishop Robert Williams officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Crawford died
Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at the Monroe County Hospital in
Forsyth. Bentley & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements. Survivors include two children, Betty Jean
Crawford and Mr. Johnny Frank Crawford of California; a
grandson, Kenny Crawford of California; three brothers, Henry
Grady (Shirley) Crawford and James Crawford, both of
Barnesville and Bennie (Ruby) Crawford of Atlanta; four
sisters, Cleola Jordan and Helen Banks, both of Barnesville,
Flossie (Willie) Zackery of Atlanta and Annie (Bob) Pennington
of Bayonne, N.J.; an aunt, Josie Ferguson Barkley of Atlanta;
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives who will miss
him.


Funeral services for Mr. Augustus F. MANUEL Jr., 77, formerly
of Thomaston, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in
the Raymond Henry Memorial Chapel at Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home with the Rev. Otis King officiating. Burial will follow in
the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Manuel died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003
at the Laurel Baye Health Care Center in Macon. Bentley & Sons
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include
his sister-in-law, Christine Pearson of Thomaston; a niece,
Mary Ester Johnson of Thomaston; a nephew, Jesse (Mildred)
Pearson Jr. of Decatur; devoted friend, Mattie Pearl Mimbs of
Thomaston; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews who
will miss him.


Funeral services for Mr. Lenwood Robert "Jack" MILLS, 77, of
David Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Pitts officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain View Church Cemetery. Mr. Mills
died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Mills was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson
County since 1976. HE RETIRED FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN 1967 AS AN
E6/Sgt. FIRST CLASS WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. He was employed
by Pomona Product Co. from 1971 to 1984. Mr. Mills had been
employed as a security guard for Thomaston Mills and Upson
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his friend, Mrs.
Josephine Williams of Thomaston; his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Ann
Alkine of Surprise, Ariz., a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara B.
Harris of Thomaston; and step-sons, Mr. Randy Burkett, Mr. Joe
Burkett and Mr. Tommy Burkett, all of Thomaston and Mr. Jerry
Burkett of Troy, N.Y.


Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Watts RUFFIN, 83, of Old
Talbotton Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 1. 2003 at 2 p.m. at
the chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy
Wolverton officiating. Burial followed in Valley Grove Church
Cemetery. Mrs. Ruffin died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at Riverside
Nursing Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Ruffin was a native of Upson County. She was
a homemaker and a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Ruffin Crawford of
Jackson; sons, Mr. Don Ruffin and Mr. Steve Ruffin both of
Thomaston; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Monday, January 13, 2003 

Mrs. Ora Lee ADAIR, 88, of Mauldin Road, died Monday, Jan. 13,
2003 at Riverside Nursing Care Center. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Coggins Funeral Home.
James Elton Ellis Graveside services for Mr. James Elton Ellis,
62, of Sheila Circle, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2
p.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Rocky Culpepper
officiating. Mr. Ellis died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at his
residence. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ellis was a native of Upson County. He was retired from
Thomaston Mills where he worked for over 23 years in the
finishing division and as a driver. Mr. Ellis was a member of
Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell
Ellis of Thomaston; a son, Mr. Timothy J. Ellis of Thomaston;
daughters, Ms. Tonya Ellis, Mrs. Valarie (Mike) Glover and Mrs.
Sandra (John) Seeley, all of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Gerald
Ellis of Thomaston; and six grandchildren, Ashley Ellis,
Jeaaica Seeley, Eric Ellis, Brad Glover, Chris Glover and
Johnny Seeley. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon from
12 noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations
may be made to Thomaston Hospice, 310-D North Church Church,
Thomaston, GA 30286.

Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Bennett FOGARTY, 63, of
Hickman Fork Road, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 11
a.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. Rex King
officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Fogarty died Wednesday, Jan 8, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Fogarty was born in Pike County, Ga. but lived in Thomaston for
many years. He was retired from the Copeland Heating and Air
Company in Griffin where he worked as a service technician. Mr.
Fogarty was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Hoke Fogarty.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley S. Fogarty of
Thomaston; his mother, Mrs. Mollie K. Fogarty of Thomaston; and
four sisters, Mrs. Sue Adams of Chesapeake, Va. and Mrs. Carol
Morris, Mrs. Peggy Raybon and Mrs. Lucy Reller, all of
Thomaston. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.
at the funeral home.


Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ferrell FORTNER, of Griffin,
were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Torbert officiating.
Mr. Fortner died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Spalding Regional
Hospital. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Fortner was a native of Upson County but had
made his home in Griffin for a number of years. He was a welder
by trade and WAS A VETERAN, HAVING SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY. Mr.
Fortner was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors
include his parents, Mr. Ferrell and Mrs. Becky Fortner of
Thomaston; a daughter, Jessica Fortner; sons, Mr. Jeremy
Fortner and Mr. Jonathan Fortner, both of Barnesville; sisters,
Mrs. Darlene Jones of Thomaston and Mrs. Melody Thompson; a
brother, Mr. Mike Fortner of Thomaston; and grandchildren,
Gabriel, Noah, Lincoln and Madison Fortner.


Mrs. Janie Taylor HERRING, 94, of West County Road, died
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Coggins Funeral Home. Anne
Spear Kempson Graveside services for Mrs. Anne Spear Kempson,
77, of Forsyth, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the Senoia City Cemetery in Senoia. Mrs. Kempson died
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003. Monroe County Memorial Chapel of
Forsyth is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Kempson was born in
Lamar County. She was the widow of the late Julian Clay Kempson
and the daughter of the late J. B. Spear Sr. and Annie Laurie
Haygood Spear. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters and sons-
in-law, Becky and Bob Holloway of Thomaston and Julianne and
Thomas Hancock of Dublin; grandchildren, Will Holloway, Ben
Holloway, Thomas Clay Hancock and Clint Hancock; and a brother,
Judge Ben Spear Jr. of Forsyth. Visitation will be held Friday
evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Forsyth Nursing Home, 521
Cabiness Road, Forsyth, Ga. 31029 in memory of Anne Spear
Kempson.


Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Uncle Andy" KILGORE, 81, of
Lake Park, formerly of Martin, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14,
2003 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hamby Funeral Home in Lavonia
with Bishop Willard Fitzpatrick, Rev. Charles Holland and Rev.
Henry Cannington officiating. Burial will be held in West View
Cemetery in Atlanta at 3 p.m. Mr. Kilgore died Saturday, Jan.
11, 2003 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Hamby
Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Kilgore was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Clarke County. He was the son
of the late Henry and Bertie Lou Garrison Kilgore. He was a
retired plumber and pipe fitter and A UNITED STATES ARMY
VETERAN OF WWII DURING WHICH TIME HE SERVED AS A MEDIC. Mr.
Kilgore was a member of the Lavonia Church of God and a Master
Mason and member of Nancy Hart Lodge #690 Free and Accepted
Masons. "Uncle Andy" was an avid harmonica player who gained
notoriety across North Georgia and Western South Carolina. He
played with numerous southern Gospel groups including the Hicks
Family of Hartwell. He was a featured performer at the annual
New Year's Eve Sing at the Mount Olive Church of God for many
years. He was first married to the late Edna Lee Kilgore. In
addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Kilgore was also
preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Young. Survivors
include his beloved wife, Mrs. Ethel Lois Corns Kilgore of
Martin; sons, Victor Kilgore of Powder Springs and Larry
Belford of Valdosta; sisters, Hazel Lummus of Thomaston, Ellen
Jones of Cumming, Martha Robinson of Blairsville and Bertie Lou
Hall of Dasher; brothers, Henry Kilgore of Tennessee and Gene
Kilgore of Thomaston; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be
held from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.


Funeral services for Mr. Joe Louis LITTLE, 63, of Jeff Davis
Road, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. J.Q. Colquitt
officiating, assisted by the Revs. Ricky Wright, W. Hicks and
Otis King Sr. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery. Mr.
Little died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Little was a self-employed carpenter. He was one of the
founding members of the Dixieaires Gospel Singers. He was born
in Taylor County but lived his adult life in Upson County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ellerbee Little of
Thomaston; a daughter, Mrs. Tonnette (Joe) Ogletree of
Thomaston; sons, Mr. Freddie Ellerbee and Mr. Darian (Bertina)
Little, all of Thomaston and Mr. Joseph (Marica) Little of
Warner Robins; eight grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Homer James
(Christine) Little of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Risper
and Ms. Daisy Pearl Little, both of Thomaston; his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Ruby Ellerbee of Thomaston; aunts, Mrs. Trudie Hodo
of Thomaston and Mrs. Pearl Seals of Detroit, Mich.; sisters-
and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn (Eddie) Parks of Molena, Mrs.
Ida Little, Mrs. Cynthia (Walter) Holmes, Mrs. Bernice Durham,
Ms. MIldred Ellerbee, Mr. Wesley (Magaalene) Ellerbee, Mr.
Larry Ellerbee and Mr. M.C. Ellerbee, all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Barbara (Carl) Anderson of Boston, Mass. and Mrs. Mary Hale of
Detroit, Mich.; two devoted nephews, Mr. Jamie Little and Mr.
Jeffery Little, both of Thomaston; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

. Funeral services for Mr. Augustus F. MANUEL Jr., 77, formerly
of Thomaston, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in
the Raymond Henry Memorial Chapel at Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home with the Rev. Otis King officiating. Burial followed in
the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Manuel died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003
at the Laurel Baye Health Care Center in Macon. Bentley & Sons
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Augustus Manuel
Jr. was born Aug. 23, 1925 to the late Mr. Augustus Manuel Sr.
and the late Ms. Pearl Harden in Thomaston. Mr. Manuel joined
the Mary Lizzie Baptist Church at an early age. He attended
Mary Lizzie along with his two sisters, Mary and Martha who
preceded him in death. MR. MANUEL SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY
DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. He worked for Reddick Construction
Company for many years. He also worked with Thomaston Mills for
over 20 years. Mr. Manueal was a loving and kind person who
loved his family and friends. Survivors include his sister-in-
law, Christine Pearson of Thomaston; a niece, Mary Ester
Johnson of Thomaston; a great-niece, Glenda Manuel; a nephew,
Jesse (Mildred) Pearson Jr. of Decatur; two great-nephews,
Ervin Manuel and Troy Manuel; a devoted friend, Mattie Pearl
Mims of Thomaston; and a host of other relatives and friends
who will miss him.


Funeral services for Mr. Lenwood Robert "Jack" MILLS, 77, of
David Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Pitts officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain View Church Cemetery. Mr. Pitts
died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Mills was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson
County since 1976. HE RETIRED FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN 1967 AS AN
E6/Sgt. FIRST CLASS WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. He was employed
by Pomona Products Co. from 1971 to 1984. Mr. Mills had been
employed as a security guard for Thomaston Mills and Upson
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his friend, Mrs.
Josephine Williams of Thomaston; his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Ann
Alkire of Mesa, Ariz., a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara B. Harris
of Thomaston; and step-sons, Mr. Randy Burkett, Mr. Joe Burkett
and Mr. Tommy Burkett, all of Thomaston and Mr. Jerry Burkett
of Troy, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Lessie Mae Wilson of Barnesville;
and a brother, Mr. Henry Mills of Griffin.


Mr. Steve MYERS, 44, of Tampa, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 9,
2003 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a
later date. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leslie Harris
Myers of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Thomaston; daughters, Miss
Breanna Myers and Miss Amber Myers, both of Tampa, Fla.; and
parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Katherine Harris of
Thomaston.


Mrs. Nancy Royal SALTER, 52, of Woodmier Circle, died Sunday,
Jan. 12, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Coggins Funeral Home. Ganelle
Smith Wall Mrs. Ganelle Smith Wall, 82, of Covington, died
Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Starcrest Nursing Home in McDonough. A
private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Wall was born in Upson County and graduated from Robert E.
Lee Institue in 1937. For many years she owned and operated
Wall's Book Store in Covington. She was preceded in death by
her husbands, Thomas E. McCullough Sr. and Henry Wall; a son,
Thomas E. McCullough Jr.; and her parents, Given and Annie Mae
Pitts Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Leann
McCullough (Richard) Howard of Elbert, Colo.; two
granddaughters, Ms. Lisa Howard of Covington and Miss Christen
McCullough of Marietta; a grandson, Jeff Howard of Houston,
Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. Antoinette Smith Bentley of
Oriental, N.C. and Mrs. Claire Smith Wilkie of St. Louis, Mo.

Friday, January 17, 2003 


Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Lee ADAIR, 88, of Mauldin Road,
were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 4 p.m. at Zions Chapel
Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Pitts officiating. Burial
followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Adair died Monday, Jan.
13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Care Center. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Adair was born in Mitchell
County, Ga. but lived in Thomaston for many years. She was
retired from the William Carter Company where she worked as an
inspector. Survivors include her sons, Mr. Charles Adair of
Thomaston, and Mr. Ray Adair of Lakeland; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Salter of Thomaston and Mrs. Newana Teal of Alburndale, Fla.;
14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Randy ARD, 85, of Bradshaw Road, were
held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hardy Scarborogh officiating.
Burial followed in South View Cemetery. Mr. Ard died Monday,
Jan. 13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ard was a
native of Dothan, Ala. and a resident of Upson County since
1939. HE WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, SERVING IN THE U.S.
ARMY AIR CORPS. He was a retired sales representative for
Liberty National Life Insurance Co. and attended Living Waters
Church in Macon. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Becky A.
Watson of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Don Ard, Mr. Ronny Ard and Mr.
Ricky Ard all of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Thompson of
Thomaston and 10 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt COLLINS, 94, of
Cornelia, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the
Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel in Baldwin with the Rev.
Wes Davis officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery in
Thomaston. Mrs. Collins died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 following an
extended illness. Whitfield Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Collins was born Jan. 1, 1909 in Clayton
County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma
Belle Cooper Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles B. Collins. Mrs. Collins was the former owner of Mays
Grocery in Fort Valley, Ga. for 17 years. She was a member of
Welcome Home Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Irma
Teague Pettingill of Toccoa, G


Graveside services for Mr. James Elton ELLIS, 62, of Sheila
Circle, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
Crystal Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Rocky Culpepper
officiating. Mr. Ellis died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at his
residence. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ellis was a native of Upson County. He was retired from
Thomaston Mills where he worked for over 23 years in the
finishing division and as a driver. Mr. Ellis was a member of
Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell
Ellis of Thomaston; a son, Mr. Timothy J. Ellis of Thomaston;
daughters, Ms. Tonya Ellis, Mrs. Valarie (Mike) Glover and Mrs.
Sandra (John) Seeley, all of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Gerald
Ellis of Thomaston; and six grandchildren, Ashley Ellis,
Jeaaica Seeley, Eric Ellis, Brad Glover, Chris Glover and
Johnny Seeley. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon from
12 noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations
may be made to Thomaston Hospice, 310-D North Church Church,
Thomaston, GA 30286.


Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ferrell FORTNER, 50, of
Griffin, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Torbert
officiating. Mr. Fortner died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at
Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Williams Funeral Home of
Barnesville was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Fortner was a
native of Upson County but had made his home in Griffin for a
number of years. He was the son of Mr. Ferrell Fortner and Mrs.
Beckey Matthews Fortner of Thomaston. He was a welder by trade
and WAS A VETERAN, HAVING SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY. Mr. Fortner
was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. Ferrell and Mrs. Becky Fortner of Thomaston; a
daughter, Jessica Fortner; sons, Mr. Jeremy Fortner and Mr.
Jonathan Fortner, both of Barnesville; sisters, Mrs. Darlene
Jones of Thomaston, Mrs. Melody Thompson and Ms. Lisa P.
Fortner; a brother, Mr. Mike Fortner of Thomaston; and
grandchildren, Gabriel, Noah, Lincoln and Madison Fortner.


Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Taylor HERRING, 94, of West
County Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
the Thomaston Church of God with the Rev. Ed Rigby officiating.
Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Herring died
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herring was born in Dodge
County, Ga. She was retired from Thomaston Mills after 35 years
working in the spooler room as a winder. Mrs. Herring was a
member of The Church of God in Thomaston. She was the widow of
the late Mr. Emmett Clyde Herring. Survivors include her sons,
Mr. Clifford Herring of Detroit, Mich. and Mr. Edward Herring
and Mr. Terry Herring, both of Macon; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Matthews, Mrs. Juanita Nixon and Mrs. Vicki Smith, all of
Thomaston and Mrs. Betty Brown of Southside, Ala.; a sister,
Mrs. Ina Wright of Eastman; and 38 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Michael "Mike" HICKMAN, 58, of
N. Street SW, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Allen and Mr.
Dan Hutchens officiating. Burial followed in South View
Cemetery. Mr. Hickman died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 at his
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Hickman was a life-long resident of
Thomaston. He was employed by the Thomaston-Upson Recreation
Department. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Julian (Floy)
Hickman of Thomaston and a brother Mr. Frank Paschall (Pat)
Hickman of Thomaston.

Funeral services for Mr. Walter England HUCKABEE Jr., 83, of
Thomaston will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church. Mr. Huckabee died Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2003 in Tallahassee, Fla. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huckabee better known as
"Huck", attended Georgia Tech until 1940 when he left for
Aviation Cadet program and was in continuous service until Jan.
1950. He served in the South Pacific in the illustrious Forty-
Ninth Fighter Group flying P-38 on combat missions. After
leaving the Forty-Ninth Fighter Group he was given command of
the 5279th Airborne Fighter Control Squadron which was selected
by Gen. Douglas McArthur to spearhead the airborne entry of
Japan. He came back to Georgia in early 1946 and became chief
of the production inspection section of the maintenance
division at Warner Robins Air Material Area and after that held
many of the exacting jobs on Robins AR Base. After leaving the
service in 1950 he came back to Thomaston and was in business
for several years before opening the Kentucky Fried Chicken
store in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. He sold those and
moved to Tallahassee, Fla. where he built, owned and operated
Trader Engs Hibacki Steakhouse from 1969 to 1979. After selling
that business, he moved back to his hometown of Thomaston, Ga.
Mr. Huckabee was a member of First United Methodist Church in
Thomaston. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Blount
Huckabee; a daughter, Jan (Doug) Scott; a grandson, Clayton D.
Scott all of Tallahassee; a sister, Gwen H. Daniel; and a
niece, Luane D. Helms both of Thomaston. The family will
receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
your choice, or to the First United Methodist Church or Service
Class of First Methodist Church.


Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Uncle Andy" KILGORE, 81, of
Lake Park, formerly of Martin, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14,
2003 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hamby Funeral Home in Lavonia
with Bishop Willard Fitzpatrick, Rev. Charles Holland and Rev.
Henry Cannington officiating. Burial will be held in West View
Cemetery in Atlanta at 3 p.m. Mr. Kilgore died Saturday, Jan.
11, 2003 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. Hamby
Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of arrangemetns. Mr.
Kilgore was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Clarke County. He was the son
of the late Henry and Bertie Lou Garrison Kilgore. He was a
retired plumber and pipe fitter and A UNITED STATES ARMY
VETERAN OF WWII DURING WHICH TIME HE SERVED AS A MEDIC. Mr.
Kilgore was a member of the Lavonia Church of God and a Master
Mason and member of Nancy Hart Lodge #690 Free and Accepted
Masons. "Uncle Andy" was an avid harmonica player who gained
notoriety across North Georgia and Western South Carolina. He
played with numerous southern Gospel groups including the Hicks
Family of Hartwell. He was a featured performer at the annual
New Year's Eve Sing at the Mount Olive Church of God for many
years. He was first married to the late Edna Lee Kilgore. In
addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Kilgore was also
preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Young. Survivors
include his beloved wife, Mrs. Ethel Lois Corns Kilgore of
Martin; sons, Victor Kilgore of Powder Springs and Larry
Belford of Valdosta; sisters, Hazel Lummus of Thomaston, Ellen
Jones of Cumming, Martha Robinson of Blairsville and Bertie Lou
Hall of Dasher; brothers, Henry Kilgore of Tennessee and Gene
Kilgore of Thomaston; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be
held from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.


Funeral services for Mr. Joe Louis LITTLE, 63, of Jeff Davis
Road, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. J.Q. Colquitt
officiating, assisted by the Revs. Ricky Wright, W. Hicks and
Otis King Sr. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery. Mr.
Little died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Little was a self-employed carpenter. He was one of the
founding members of the Dixieaires Gospel Singers. He was born
in Taylor County but lived his adult life in Upson County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ellerbee Little of
Thomaston; a daughter, Mrs. Tonnette (Joe) Ogletree of
Thomaston; sons, Mr. Freddie Ellerbee and Mr. Darian (Bertina)
Little, all of Thomaston and Mr. Joseph (Marica) Little of
Warner Robins; eight grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Homer James
(Christine) Little of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae Risper
and Ms. Daisy Pearl Little, both of Thomaston; his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Ruby Ellerbee of Thomaston; aunts, Mrs. Trudie Hodo
of Thomaston and Mrs. Pearl Seals of Detroit, Mich.; sisters-
and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn (Eddie) Parks of Molena, Mrs.
Ida Little, Mrs. Cynthia (Walter) Holmes, Mrs. Bernice Durham,
Ms. MIldred Ellerbee, Mr. Wesley (Magaalene) Ellerbee, Mr.
Larry Ellerbee and Mr. M.C. Ellerbee, all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Barbara (Carl) Anderson of Boston, Mass. and Mrs. Mary Hale of
Detroit, Mich.; two devoted nephews, Mr. Jamie Little and Mr.
Jeffery Little, both of Thomaston; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mr. Augustus F. MANUEL Jr., 77, formerly
of Thomaston, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in
the Raymond Henry Memorial Chapel at Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home with the Rev. Otis King officiating. Burial followed in
the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Manuel died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003
at the Laurel Baye Health Care Center in Macon. Bentley & Sons
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Augustus Manuel
Jr. was born Aug. 23, 1925 to the late Mr. Augustus Manuel Sr.
and the late Ms. Pearl Harden in Thomaston. Mr. Manuel joined
the Mary Lizzie Baptist Church at an early age. He attended
Mary Lizzie along with his two sisters, Mary and Martha who
preceded him in death. MR. MANUEL SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY
DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. He worked for Reddick Construction
Company for many years. He also worked with Thomaston Mills for
over 20 years. Mr. Manueal was a loving and kind person who
loved his family and friends. Survivors include his sister-in-
law, Christine Pearson of Thomaston; a niece, Mary Ester
Johnson of Thomaston; a great-niece, Glenda Manuel; a nephew,
Jesse (Mildred) Pearson Jr. of Decatur; two great-nephews,
Ervin Manuel and Troy Manuel; a devoted friend, Mattie Pearl
Mims of Thomaston; and a host of other relatives and friends
who will miss him.


Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. McELHENNEY, of Centerville,
were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
McCullough Funeral Home. Burial followed in the the Bethel
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler. Mr. McElhenney
died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence. McCullough
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. McElhenney was
born in Sumter County, Ga. He was retired from Civil Service at
Robins Air Force Base and WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II HAVING
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. He was a lifetime member of
the VFW. He was also a member of Oakland Baptist Church where
he served as a Deacon. Mr. McElhenney was preceded in death by
his parents, Willie B. McElhenney Sr. and Eva Mae McElhenney.
Survivors include his wife, Lula C. McElhenney of Centerville;
daughter, Carole Portwood of Macon, son, Lynn McElhenney of
Lizella; sisters, Lucille Blackmon of Tallahassee, Fla. and
Florence Potter of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Pamela
Tetterton of Loganville, Greg Portwood of Macon and April
Lasseter of Eatonton.


Funeral services for Mr. Lenwood Robert "Jack" MILLS, 77, of
David Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Pitts officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain View Church Cemetery. Mr. Mills
died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Mills was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson
County since 1976. HE RETIRED FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN 1967 AS AN
E6/Sgt. FIRST CLASS WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. He was employed
by Pomona Products Co. from 1971 to 1984. Mr. Mills had been
employed as a security guard for Thomaston Mills and Upson
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his friend, Mrs.
Josephine Williams of Thomaston; his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Ann
Alkire of Mesa, Ariz., a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara B. Harris
of Thomaston; and step-sons, Mr. Randy Burkett, Mr. Joe Burkett
and Mr. Tommy Burkett, all of Thomaston and Mr. Jerry Burkett
of Troy, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Lessie Mae Wilson of Barnesville;
and a brother, Mr. Henry Mills of Griffin.


Mr. Steve MYERS, 44, of Tampa, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 9,
2003 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a
later date. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leslie Harris
Myers of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Thomaston; daughters, Miss
Breanna Myers and Miss Amber Myers, both of Tampa, Fla.; and
parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Katherine Harris of
Thomaston.


Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Atwater RESPRESS, 68,
formerly of Triune Avenue, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003
at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred T.
Green Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Respress died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
Providence Health Care. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Respress was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. She was a retired housekeeper. Survivors include two
step-daughters, Ms. Dorothy Respress and Ms. Jerri Respress,
both of Atlanta; a step-son, Mr. Albert Respress Jr. of
Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Bobby (Barbara) Atwater of Boston,
Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Maudell Buffin of Thomaston; brothers-in-
law, Rev. Cliff (Aliene) Respress and Mr. Howard Amos, both of
Thomaston; a devoted niece, Mrs. Martha Daniel; and a host of
other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Royal SALTER, 52, of
Woodmier Circle, were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Silvertown Baptist Church with Elder Curtis Morgan and the Rev.
Joe Allen officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Salter died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her
residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Salter was born in Chambley, Ga., but lived in Thomaston
for many years. She was retired from Flint River Technical
College where she served for over 26 years as director of
Admissions. She was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church where
she also served in the Adult Sunday School Department as a
teacher. She was a member of Delta Kapa Gama Sorority. Mrs.
Salter was a past president of the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of
Commerce and was on the statewide planning committee for GOAL.
She was a member of the Flint River Technical College
Foundation and president of the Georgia Vocational Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. L.A. and Mrs.
Ednawyll Pitts Royal. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Larry
G. Salter of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Lambert "Buster" Royal
of Merryville; sisters, Mrs. Carolyn "Cece" Cagle of Lynn
Haven, Fla., Mrs. Linda Culpepper of Columbus and Mrs. Frances
McDowell of Fayetteville; a special nephew, Mr. Jonathan Turk
of Gainesville; and special friend, Mother Mary Jolly. Memorial
donations may be made to Silvertown Baptist Church - Family
Life Fund, 300 West Goodrich Ave., Thomaston, GA 30286.


Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Louise McGill WEAVER, 68, of
Molena, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Blackmon
officiating, assisted by the Rev. R.F. Ferguson. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weaver died Wednesday, Jan.
15, 2003 at Thomaston Health & Rehab. Trice Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Weaver was born in Pike County,
but had lived her adult life in Upson County. She was a former
employee of Martha Mill Textiles. Survivors include her
husband, Mr. Leroy Weaver of Molena; a daughter, Ms. Mattie J.
Weaver of Molena; a step-daughter, Ms. Yolanda Owens of
Atlanta; sons, Mr. Walter Lee (Addie) Dixon and Mr. Leroy
Weaver Jr., all of Molena; a step-son, Mr. Michael (Paula)
Owens of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Curtis
McGill of Griffin; a step-sister, Mrs. Pauline Weaver of
Thomaston; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joyce Dixon of Griffin;
sisters- and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Susie Mae Lamar and Mr.
Alton Weaver, both of Molena, Mrs. Susie Mae Weaver, Mr.
Haisten (Willie Mae) Weaver and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Weaver, all of
Thomaston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives and friends.

Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Monday, January 20, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Lee ADAIR, 88, of Mauldin Road,
were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 4 p.m. at Zions Chapel
Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Pitts officiating. Burial
followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Adair died Monday, Jan.
13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Care Center. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Adair was born in Mitchell
County, Ga. but lived in Thomaston for many years. She was
retired from the William Carter Company where she worked as an
inspector. Survivors include her sons, Mr. Charles Adair of
Thomaston, and Mr. Ray Adair of Lakeland; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Salter of Thomaston and Mrs. Newana Teal of Alburndale, Fla.;
14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Randy ARD, 85, of Bradshaw Road, were
held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hardy Scarborogh officiating.
Burial followed in South View Cemetery. Mr. Ard died Monday,
Jan. 13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ard was a
native of Dothan, Ala. and a resident of Upson County since
1939. HE WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, SERVING IN THE U.S.
ARMY AIR CORPS. He was a retired sales representative for
Liberty National Life Insurance Co. and attended Living Waters
Church in Macon. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Becky A.
Watson of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Don Ard, Mr. Ronny Ard and Mr.
Ricky Ard all of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Thompson of
Thomaston and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt COLLINS, 94, of
Cornelia, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the
Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel in Baldwin with the Rev.
Wes Davis officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery in
Thomaston. Mrs. Collins died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 following an
extended illness. Whitfield Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Collins was born Jan. 1, 1909 in Clayton
County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma
Belle Cooper Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles B. Collins. Mrs. Collins was the former owner of Mays
Grocery in Fort Valley, Ga. for 17 years. She was a member of
Welcome Home Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Irma
Teague Pettingill of Toccoa, G

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtice Bankston COLQUITT, 80, of
Thomaston, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. W.R. Pierce officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Dinner
will be served to family members and friends in the church
fellowship hall. Mrs. Colquitt died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur. Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Mr.
Jerome (Alice) Colquitt of Atlanta; daughters, Mrs. Johnnie
Ruth (Clifford) Patrice of Thomaston, Mrs. Barbara Jo (Earnest)
Barnes of Decatur, Mrs. Jeanette (Willie James) Walker of
Decatur, Ms. Juanita (Will) Tigner of College Park, Mrs. Nancy
(Tommy) Rouseau and Ms. Darlene Colquitt, all of Thomaston and
Ms. Earnestine Chaney of Atlanta; a sister, Ms. Erma Jean
William of Thomaston; brothers, Mr. L. J. (Liz) Williams of
Detroit, Mich., Mr. Sherron (Betty) Jones of Long Beach, Calif.
and Mr. Bobby Bankston of Atlanta; a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Leona Walker Colquitt of Thomaston; a sister-in-law, Ms.
Barbara Ann Bankston of Thomaston; a brother-in-law, Rev. J.Q.
(Louise) Colquitt of Thomaston; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-
grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a devoted
friend, Mrs. Blanchie Crawford of Thomaston; and a host of
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ferrell FORTNER, 50, of
Griffin, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Torbert
officiating. Mr. Fortner died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at
Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Williams Funeral Home of
Barnesville was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Fortner was a
native of Upson County but had made his home in Griffin for a
number of years. He was the son of Mr. Ferrell Fortner and Mrs.
Beckey Matthews Fortner of Thomaston. He was a welder by trade
and WAS A VETERAN, HAVING SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY. Mr. Fortner
was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. Ferrell and Mrs. Becky Fortner of Thomaston; a
daughter, Jessica Fortner; sons, Mr. Jeremy Fortner and Mr.
Jonathan Fortner, both of Barnesville; sisters, Mrs. Darlene
Jones of Thomaston, Mrs. Melody Thompson and Ms. Lisa P.
Fortner; a brother, Mr. Mike Fortner of Thomaston; and
grandchildren, Gabriel, Noah, Lincoln and Madison Fortner.

Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Taylor HERRING, 94, of West
County Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
the Thomaston Church of God with the Rev. Ed Rigby officiating.
Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Herring died
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herring was born in Dodge
County, Ga. She was retired from Thomaston Mills after 35 years
working in the spooler room as a winder. Mrs. Herring was a
member of The Church of God in Thomaston. She was the widow of
the late Mr. Emmett Clyde Herring. Survivors include her sons,
Mr. Clifford Herring of Detroit, Mich. and Mr. Edward Herring
and Mr. Terry Herring, both of Macon; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Matthews, Mrs. Juanita Nixon and Mrs. Vicki Smith, all of
Thomaston and Mrs. Betty Brown of Southside, Ala.; a sister,
Mrs. Ina Wright of Eastman; and 38 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Michael "Mike" HICKMAN, 58, of
N Street SW, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Allen and Mr.
Dan Hutchens officiating. Burial followed in South View
Cemetery. Mr. Hickman died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 at his
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Hickman was a life-long resident of
Thomaston. He was employed by the Thomaston-Upson Recreation
Department. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Julian (Floy)
Hickman of Thomaston and a brother Mr. Frank Paschall (Pat)
Hickman of Thomaston.


Funeral services for Mr. Walter England HUCKABEE Jr., 83, of
Thomaston will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church. Mr. Huckabee died Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2003 in Tallahassee, Fla. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huckabee better known as
"Huck", attended Georgia Tech until 1940 when he left for
Aviation Cadet program and was in continuous service until Jan.
1950. He served in the South Pacific in the illustrious Forty-
Ninth Fighter Group flying P-38 on combat missions. After
leaving the Forty-Ninth Fighter Group he was given command of
the 5279th Airborne Fighter Control Squadron which was selected
by Gen. Douglas McArthur to spearhead the airborne entry of
Japan. He came back to Georgia in early 1946 and became chief
of the production inspection section of the maintenance
division at Warner Robins Air Material Area and after that held
many of the exacting jobs on Robins AR Base. After leaving the
service in 1950 he came back to Thomaston and was in business
for several years before opening the Kentucky Fried Chicken
store in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. He sold those and
moved to Tallahassee, Fla. where he built, owned and operated
Trader Engs Hibacki Steakhouse from 1969 to 1979. After selling
that business, he moved back to his hometown of Thomaston, Ga.
Mr. Huckabee was a member of First United Methodist Church in
Thomaston. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Blount
Huckabee; a daughter, Jan (Doug) Scott; a grandson, Clayton D.
Scott all of Tallahassee; a sister, Gwen H. Daniel; and a
niece, Luane D. Helms both of Thomaston. The family will
receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
your choice, or to the First United Methodist Church or Service
Class of First Methodist Church.

Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. McELHENNEY, of Centerville,
were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
McCullough Funeral Home. Burial followed in the the Bethel
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler. Mr. McElhenney
died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence. McCullough
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. McElhenney was
born in Sumter County, Ga. He was retired from Civil Service at
Robins Air Force Base and WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II HAVING
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. He was a lifetime member of
the VFW. He was also a member of Oakland Baptist Church where
he served as a Deacon. Mr. McElhenney was preceded in death by
his parents, Willie B. McElhenney Sr. and Eva Mae McElhenney.
Survivors include his wife, Lula C. McElhenney of Centerville;
daughter, Carole Portwood of Macon, son, Lynn McElhenney of
Lizella; sisters, Lucille Blackmon of Tallahassee, Fla. and
Florence Potter of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Pamela
Tetterton of Loganville, Greg Portwood of Macon and April
Lasseter of Eatonton.


Funeral services for Mr. Lenwood Robert "Jack" MILLS, 77, of
David Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Pitts officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain View Church Cemetery. Mr. Mills
died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Mills was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson
County since 1976. HE RETIRED FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN 1967 AS AN
E6/Sgt. FIRST CLASS WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. He was employed
by Pomona Products Co. from 1971 to 1984. Mr. Mills had been
employed as a security guard for Thomaston Mills and Upson
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his friend, Mrs.
Josephine Williams of Thomaston; his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Ann
Alkire of Mesa, Ariz., a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara B. Harris
of Thomaston; and stepsons, Mr. Randy Burkett, Mr. Joe Burkett
and Mr. Tommy Burkett, all of Thomaston and Mr. Jerry Burkett
of Troy, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Lessie Mae Wilson of Barnesville;
and a brother, Mr. Henry Mills of Griffin.

Funeral services for Rev. Charles Lamb MOODY Jr., 78, of
Zebulon, were held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. John Moody
officiating. Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Rev.
Moody died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Christian Ministries
Hospice in Griffin. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Rev. Moody was a member of the Second Baptist
Church in Griffin. HE WAS A PROUD VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES
ARMY SERVING IN WWII WHERE HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 630th TANK
DESTROYER BATTALION AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE
STAR. Rev. Moody received his Bachelor's, Master's and Honorary
Doctorate degrees from Emmanuel Bible College and Seminary. He
was the pastor of County Line Baptist Church in Covington, Ga.
for 22 years. He moved to Zebulon and opened Moody Funeral Home
and Memorial Gardens in 1980. Rev. Moody served two terms as
Pike County Coroner and was a former member of the Pike County
Lions Club and the Milby Medical Center Board of Directors. In
recent years he was interim minister at numerous churches in
Pike County and was a speaker for the "Voices of Veterans,"
Where he proudly spoke to audiences about his service in the
military. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lamb
Moody Sr. and Mary Beulah Morris Moody of Covington; a sister,
Kate Moody White, of Covington; and his wife, Ruby Elizabeth
(Betty) Davis Moody of Zebulon. Survivors include three sons
and daughters-in-law, Charles Terry Moody and Judy Moody,
Michael Ted Moody Sr. and Elaine Moody and Terrell Arthur Moody
and Sherrie Moody, all of Zebulon; a daughter and son-in-law,
Becky Moody Ammons and George Ammons of Warner Robins; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Hudson and Frankie Moody of Covington, John
and Eva Moody of Kennesaw, Dwight and Peggy Moody of Newnan and
Bobby and Sue Moody of Marietta; sisters and a brother-in-law,
Isabel Morton of Conyers and Gwen and Red Payne of Snellville;
11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Atwater RESPRESS, 68,
formerly of Triune Avenue, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003
at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred T.
Green Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Respress died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
Providence Health Care. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Respress was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. She was a retired housekeeper. Survivors include two
step-daughters, Ms. Dorothy Respress and Ms. Jerri Respress,
both of Atlanta; a step-son, Mr. Albert Respress Jr. of
Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Bobby (Barbara) Atwater of Boston,
Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Maudell Buffin of Thomaston; brothers-in-
law, Rev. Cliff (Aliene) Respress and Mr. Howard Amos, both of
Thomaston; a devoted niece, Mrs. Martha Daniel; and a host of
other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Royal SALTER, 52, of
Woodmier Circle, were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Silvertown Baptist Church with Elder Curtis Morgan and the Rev.
Joe Allen officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Salter died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her
residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Salter was born in Chambley, Ga., but lived in Thomaston
for many years. She was retired from Flint River Technical
College where she served for over 26 years as director of
Admissions. She was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church where
she also served in the Adult Sunday School Department as a
teacher. She was a member of Delta Kapa Gama Sorority. Mrs.
Salter was a past president of the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of
Commerce and was on the statewide planning committee for GOAL.
She was a member of the Flint River Technical College
Foundation and president of the Georgia Vocational Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. L.A. and Mrs.
Ednawyll Pitts Royal. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Larry
G. Salter of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Lambert "Buster" Royal
of Merryville; sisters, Mrs. Carolyn "Cece" Cagle of Lynn
Haven, Fla., Mrs. Linda Culpepper of Columbus and Mrs. Frances
McDowell of Fayetteville; a special nephew, Mr. Jonathan Turk
of Gainesville; and special friend, Mother Mary Jolly. Memorial
donations may be made to Silvertown Baptist Church - Family
Life Fund, 300 West Goodrich Ave., Thomaston, GA 30286.

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Fowler WALDROP, 78, of Pine
Glen Drive, were held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Crawford officiating.
Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Waldrop died
Friday, Jan. 17, 2003. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Waldrop was a native of Upson County. She
was retired from the Tri-City Furniture Store where she worked
as the store bookkeeper. Mrs. Waldrop was a member of Antioch
Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr.
George Lamar Waldrop of Thomaston. Survivors include her sons,
Mr. John T. Waldrop of Culloden and Mr. Lucious Waldrop of
Heinzville; a sister, Mrs. Helen Holmes of Griffin, three
nephews; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Louise McGill WEAVER, 68, of
Molena, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Blackmon
officiating, assisted by the Rev. R.F. Ferguson. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weaver died Wednesday, Jan.
15, 2003 at Thomaston Health & Rehab. Trice Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Weaver was born in Pike County,
but had lived her adult life in Upson County. She was a former
employee of Martha Mill Textiles. Survivors include her
husband, Mr. Leroy Weaver of Molena; a daughter, Ms. Mattie J.
Weaver of Molena; a step-daughter, Ms. Yolanda Owens of
Atlanta; sons, Mr. Walter Lee (Addie) Dixon and Mr. Leroy
Weaver Jr., all of Molena; a step-son, Mr. Michael (Paula)
Owens of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Curtis
McGill of Griffin; a step-sister, Mrs. Pauline Weaver of
Thomaston; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joyce Dixon of Griffin;
sisters- and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Susie Mae Lamar and Mr.
Alton Weaver, both of Molena, Mrs. Susie Mae Weaver, Mr.
Haisten (Willie Mae) Weaver and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Weaver, all of
Thomaston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives and friends.

Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Wednesday, January 22, 2003


Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Lee ADAIR, 88, of Mauldin Road,
were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 4 p.m. at Zions Chapel
Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Pitts officiating. Burial
followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Adair died Monday, Jan.
13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Care Center. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Adair was born in Mitchell
County, Ga. but lived in Thomaston for many years. She was
retired from the William Carter Company where she worked as an
inspector. Survivors include her sons, Mr. Charles Adair of
Thomaston, and Mr. Ray Adair of Lakeland; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Salter of Thomaston and Mrs. Newana Teal of Alburndale, Fla.;
14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Randy ARD, 85, of Bradshaw Road, were
held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hardy Scarborogh officiating.
Burial followed in South View Cemetery. Mr. Ard died Monday,
Jan. 13, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ard was a
native of Dothan, Ala. and a resident of Upson County since
1939. HE WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, SERVING IN THE U.S.
ARMY AIR CORPS. He was a retired sales representative for
Liberty National Life Insurance Co. and attended Living Waters
Church in Macon. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Becky A.
Watson of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Don Ard, Mr. Ronny Ard and Mr.
Ricky Ard all of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Thompson of
Thomaston and 10 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt COLLINS, 94, of
Cornelia, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the
Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel in Baldwin with the Rev.
Wes Davis officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery in
Thomaston. Mrs. Collins died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 following an
extended illness. Whitfield Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Collins was born Jan. 1, 1909 in Clayton
County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma
Belle Cooper Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles B. Collins. Mrs. Collins was the former owner of Mays
Grocery in Fort Valley, Ga. for 17 years. She was a member of
Welcome Home Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Irma
Teague Pettingill of Toccoa, Ga.

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtice Bankston COLQUITT, 80, of
Thomaston, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. W.R. Pierce officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Dinner
will be served to family members and friends in the church
fellowship hall. Mrs. Colquitt died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur. Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Mr.
Jerome (Alice) Colquitt of Atlanta; daughters, Mrs. Johnnie
Ruth (Clifford) Patrice of Thomaston, Mrs. Barbara Jo (Earnest)
Barnes of Decatur, Mrs. Jeanette (Willie James) Walker of
Decatur, Ms. Juanita (Will) Tigner of College Park, Mrs. Nancy
(Tommy) Rouseau and Ms. Darlene Colquitt, all of Thomaston and
Ms. Earnestine Chaney of Atlanta; a sister, Ms. Erma Jean
William of Thomaston; brothers, Mr. L. J. (Liz) Williams of
Detroit, Mich., Mr. Sherron (Betty) Jones of Long Beach, Calif.
and Mr. Bobby Bankston of Atlanta; a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Leona Walker Colquitt of Thomaston; a sister-in-law, Ms.
Barbara Ann Bankston of Thomaston; a brother-in-law, Rev. J.Q.
(Louise) Colquitt of Thomaston; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-
grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a devoted
friend, Mrs. Blanchie Crawford of Thomaston; and a host of
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ferrell FORTNER, 50, of
Griffin, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Torbert
officiating. Mr. Fortner died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at
Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Williams Funeral Home of
Barnesville was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Fortner was a
native of Upson County but had made his home in Griffin for a
number of years. He was the son of Mr. Ferrell Fortner and Mrs.
Beckey Matthews Fortner of Thomaston. He was a welder by trade
and WAS A VETERAN, HAVING SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY. Mr. Fortner
was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. Ferrell and Mrs. Becky Fortner of Thomaston; a
daughter, Jessica Fortner; sons, Mr. Jeremy Fortner and Mr.
Jonathan Fortner, both of Barnesville; sisters, Mrs. Darlene
Jones of Thomaston, Mrs. Melody Thompson and Ms. Lisa P.
Fortner; a brother, Mr. Mike Fortner of Thomaston; and
grandchildren, Gabriel, Noah, Lincoln and Madison Fortner.

Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Taylor HERRING, 94, of West
County Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
the Thomaston Church of God with the Rev. Ed Rigby officiating.
Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Herring died
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herring was born in Dodge
County, Ga. She was retired from Thomaston Mills after 35 years
working in the spooler room as a winder. Mrs. Herring was a
member of The Church of God in Thomaston. She was the widow of
the late Mr. Emmett Clyde Herring. Survivors include her sons,
Mr. Clifford Herring of Detroit, Mich. and Mr. Edward Herring
and Mr. Terry Herring, both of Macon; daughters, Mrs. Joyce
Matthews, Mrs. Juanita Nixon and Mrs. Vicki Smith, all of
Thomaston and Mrs. Betty Brown of Southside, Ala.; a sister,
Mrs. Ina Wright of Eastman; and 38 grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Michael "Mike" HICKMAN, 58, of
N Street SW, were held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Allen and Mr.
Dan Hutchens officiating. Burial followed in South View
Cemetery. Mr. Hickman died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 at his
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Hickman was a life-long resident of
Thomaston. He was employed by the Thomaston-Upson Recreation
Department. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Julian (Floy)
Hickman of Thomaston and a brother Mr. Frank Paschall (Pat)
Hickman of Thomaston.


Funeral services for Mr. Walter England HUCKABEE Jr., 83, of
Thomaston will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church. Mr. Huckabee died Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2003 in Tallahassee, Fla. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huckabee better known as
"Huck", attended Georgia Tech until 1940 when he left for
Aviation Cadet program and was in continuous service until Jan.
1950. He served in the South Pacific in the illustrious Forty-
Ninth Fighter Group flying P-38 on combat missions. After
leaving the Forty-Ninth Fighter Group he was given command of
the 5279th Airborne Fighter Control Squadron which was selected
by Gen. Douglas McArthur to spearhead the airborne entry of
Japan. He came back to Georgia in early 1946 and became chief
of the production inspection section of the maintenance
division at Warner Robins Air Material Area and after that held
many of the exacting jobs on Robins AR Base. After leaving the
service in 1950 he came back to Thomaston and was in business
for several years before opening the Kentucky Fried Chicken
store in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. He sold those and
moved to Tallahassee, Fla. where he built, owned and operated
Trader Engs Hibacki Steakhouse from 1969 to 1979. After selling
that business, he moved back to his hometown of Thomaston, Ga.
Mr. Huckabee was a member of First United Methodist Church in
Thomaston. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Blount
Huckabee; a daughter, Jan (Doug) Scott; a grandson, Clayton D.
Scott all of Tallahassee; a sister, Gwen H. Daniel; and a
niece, Luane D. Helms both of Thomaston. The family will
receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
your choice, or to the First United Methodist Church or Service
Class of First Methodist Church.


Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. McELHENNEY, of Centerville,
were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
McCullough Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Bethel
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler. Mr. McElhenney
died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence. McCullough
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. McElhenney was
born in Sumter County, Ga. He was retired from Civil Service at
Robins Air Force Base and WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II HAVING
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. He was a lifetime member of
the VFW. He was also a member of Oakland Baptist Church where
he served as a Deacon. Mr. McElhenney was preceded in death by
his parents, Willie B. McElhenney Sr. and Eva Mae McElhenney.
Survivors include his wife, Lula C. McElhenney of Centerville;
daughter, Carole Portwood of Macon, son, Lynn McElhenney of
Lizella; sisters, Lucille Blackmon of Tallahassee, Fla. and
Florence Potter of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Pamela
Tetterton of Loganville, Greg Portwood of Macon and April
Lasseter of Eatonton.

Funeral services for Mr. Lenwood Robert "Jack" MILLS, 77, of
David Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Pitts officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain View Church Cemetery. Mr. Mills
died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Mills was a native of Pike County and a resident of Upson
County since 1976. HE RETIRED FROM THE U.S. ARMY IN 1967 AS AN
E6/Sgt. FIRST CLASS WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE. He was employed
by Pomona Products Co. from 1971 to 1984. Mr. Mills had been
employed as a security guard for Thomaston Mills and Upson
Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his friend, Mrs.
Josephine Williams of Thomaston; his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Ann
Alkire of Mesa, Ariz., a step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara B. Harris
of Thomaston; and stepsons, Mr. Randy Burkett, Mr. Joe Burkett
and Mr. Tommy Burkett, all of Thomaston and Mr. Jerry Burkett
of Troy, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Lessie Mae Wilson of Barnesville;
and a brother, Mr. Henry Mills of Griffin


Funeral services for Rev. Charles Lamb MOODY Jr., 78, of
Zebulon, were held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. John Moody
officiating. Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Rev.
Moody died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Christian Ministries
Hospice in Griffin. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Rev. Moody was a member of the Second Baptist
Church in Griffin. HE WAS A PROUD VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES
ARMY SERVING IN WWII WHERE HE  WAS A MEMBER OF THE 630th TANK
DESTROYER BATTALION AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE
STAR. Rev. Moody received his Bachelor's, Master's and Honorary
Doctorate degrees from Emmanuel Bible College and Seminary. He
was the pastor of County Line Baptist Church in Covington, Ga.
for 22 years. He moved to Zebulon and opened Moody Funeral Home
and Memorial Gardens in 1980. Rev. Moody served two terms as
Pike County Coroner and was a former member of the Pike County
Lions Club and the Milby Medical Center Board of Directors. In
recent years he was interim minister at numerous churches in
Pike County and was a speaker for the "Voices of Veterans,"
Where he proudly spoke to audiences about his service in the
military. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lamb
Moody Sr. and Mary Beulah Morris Moody of Covington; a sister,
Kate Moody White, of Covington; and his wife, Ruby Elizabeth
(Betty) Davis Moody of Zebulon. Survivors include three sons
and daughters-in-law, Charles Terry Moody and Judy Moody,
Michael Ted Moody Sr. and Elaine Moody and Terrell Arthur Moody
and Sherrie Moody, all of Zebulon; a daughter and son-in-law,
Becky Moody Ammons and George Ammons of Warner Robins; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Hudson and Frankie Moody of Covington, John
and Eva Moody of Kennesaw, Dwight and Peggy Moody of Newnan and
Bobby and Sue Moody of Marietta; sisters and a brother-in-law,
Isabel Morton of Conyers and Gwen and Red Payne of Snellville;
11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Atwater RESPRESS, 68,
formerly of Triune Avenue, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003
at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred T.
Green Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Respress died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
Providence Health Care. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Respress was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. She was a retired housekeeper. Survivors include two
stepdaughters, Ms. Dorothy Respress and Ms. Jerri Respress,
both of Atlanta; a stepson, Mr. Albert Respress Jr. of
Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Bobby (Barbara) Atwater of Boston,
Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Maudell Buffin of Thomaston; brothers-in-
law, Rev. Cliff (Aliene) Respress and Mr. Howard Amos, both of
Thomaston; a devoted niece, Mrs. Martha Daniel; and a host of
other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Royal SALTER, 52, of
Woodmier Circle, were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Silvertown Baptist Church with Elder Curtis Morgan and the Rev.
Joe Allen officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Salter died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at her
residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Salter was born in Chambley, Ga., but lived in Thomaston
for many years. She was retired from Flint River Technical
College where she served for over 26 years as director of
Admissions. She was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church where
she also served in the Adult Sunday School Department as a
teacher. She was a member of Delta Kapa Gama Sorority. Mrs.
Salter was a past president of the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of
Commerce and was on the statewide planning committee for GOAL.
She was a member of the Flint River Technical College
Foundation and president of the Georgia Vocational Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. L.A. and Mrs.
Ednawyll Pitts Royal. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Larry
G. Salter of Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Lambert "Buster" Royal
of Merryville; sisters, Mrs. Carolyn "Cece" Cagle of Lynn
Haven, Fla., Mrs. Linda Culpepper of Columbus and Mrs. Frances
McDowell of Fayetteville; a special nephew, Mr. Jonathan Turk
of Gainesville; and special friend, Mother Mary Jolly. Memorial
donations may be made to Silvertown Baptist Church - Family
Life Fund, 300 West Goodrich Ave., Thomaston, GA 30286.

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Louise McGill WEAVER, 68, of
Molena, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Blackmon
officiating, assisted by the Rev. R.F. Ferguson. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weaver died Wednesday, Jan.
15, 2003 at Thomaston Health & Rehab. Trice Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Weaver was born in Pike County,
but had lived her adult life in Upson County. She was a former
employee of Martha Mill Textiles. Survivors include her
husband, Mr. Leroy Weaver of Molena; a daughter, Ms. Mattie J.
Weaver of Molena; a step-daughter, Ms. Yolanda Owens of
Atlanta; sons, Mr. Walter Lee (Addie) Dixon and Mr. Leroy
Weaver Jr., all of Molena; a step-son, Mr. Michael (Paula)
Owens of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Curtis
McGill of Griffin; a stepsister, Mrs. Pauline Weaver of
Thomaston; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joyce Dixon of Griffin;
sisters- and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Susie Mae Lamar and Mr.
Alton Weaver, both of Molena, Mrs. Susie Mae Weaver, Mr.
Haisten (Willie Mae) Weaver and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Weaver, all of
Thomaston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives and friends.

Survivors include her son, Mr. Allen Pasley of Barnesville; a
daughter, Mrs. Vicki Smith of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Raphael
Shevak of Atlanta and Mrs. Viola Welch of Manchester; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.





Friday, January 24, 2003 

Funeral services  for Mrs. Eunice Lee ARD, 83, of Daniel Road,
will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Assembly of God with Rev. Gary Dougherty officiating. Burial
will follow in Magnolia Memorial Drive in Warner Robins. Mrs.
Ard died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ard was born in Houston County, Ala., but lived in
Thomaston for many years as well as the Warner Robins -
Centerville area. She was a homemaker and a member of Thomaston
First Assembly of God. Mrs. Ard was also an Honorary member of
the Centerville Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by
her husband Mr. Irby Ard and a son Mr. Jerry Ard. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Bobby) Hankinson of
Thomaston; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday
evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.


Graveside services for Mrs. Susan Brooks CLARK, 61, of B
Street, were held Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Upson
Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Coogler and the Rev. James
Coogler officiating. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at
the Columbus Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Clark was a native of Upson
County. She was a homemaker and attended First Free Will
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Bobby M.
Clark of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Calvin B. Clark, and Mr. Jimmy
McIntyre both of Thomaston, and Mr. Dwayne McIntyre of Jackson;
daughters, Mrs. Christy Tucker and Ms. Becky Ledbetter both of
Thomaston; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks and a brother, Mr.
Joel K. Brooks both of Thomaston; and four grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Hunt COLLINS, 94, of
Cornelia, were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the
Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel in Baldwin with the Rev.
Wes Davis officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery in
Thomaston. Mrs. Collins died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 following an
extended illness. Whitfield Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Collins was born Jan. 1, 1909 in Clayton
County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Emma
Belle Cooper Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles B. Collins. Mrs. Collins was the former owner of Mays
Grocery in Fort Valley, Ga. for 17 years. She was a member of
Welcome Home Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Irma
Teague Pettingill of Toccoa, G


Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtice Bankston COLQUITT, 80, of
Thomaston, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. W.R. Pierce officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Dinner
will be served to family members and friends in the church
fellowship hall. Mrs. Colquitt died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur. Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Mr.
Jerome (Alice) Colquitt of Atlanta; daughters, Mrs. Johnnie
Ruth (Clifford) Patrice of Thomaston, Mrs. Barbara Jo (Earnest)
Barnes of Decatur, Mrs. Jeanette (Willie James) Walker of
Decatur, Ms. Juanita (Will) Tigner of College Park, Mrs. Nancy
(Tommy) Rouseau and Ms. Darlene Colquitt, all of Thomaston and
Ms. Earnestine Chaney of Atlanta; a sister, Ms. Erma Jean
William of Thomaston; brothers, Mr. L. J. (Liz) Williams of
Detroit, Mich., Mr. Sherron (Betty) Jones of Long Beach, Calif.
and Mr. Bobby Bankston of Atlanta; a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Leona Walker Colquitt of Thomaston; a sister-in-law, Ms.
Barbara Ann Bankston of Thomaston; a brother-in-law, Rev. J.Q.
(Louise) Colquitt of Thomaston; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-
grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a devoted
friend, Mrs. Blanchie Crawford of Thomaston; and a host of
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ferrell FORTNER, 50, of
Griffin, were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Torbert
officiating. Mr. Fortner died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at
Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Williams Funeral Home of
Barnesville was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Fortner was a
native of Upson County but had made his home in Griffin for a
number of years. He was the son of Mr. Ferrell Fortner and Mrs.
Beckey Matthews Fortner of Thomaston. He was a welder by trade
and WAS A VETERAN, HAVING SERVRE IN THE U.S. ARMY. Mr. Fortner
was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. Ferrell and Mrs. Becky Fortner of Thomaston; a
daughter, Jessica Fortner; sons, Mr. Jeremy Fortner and Mr.
Jonathan Fortner, both of Barnesville; sisters, Mrs. Darlene
Jones of Thomaston, Mrs. Melody Thompson and Ms. Lisa P.
Fortner; a brother, Mr. Mike Fortner of Thomaston; and
grandchildren, Gabriel, Noah, Lincoln and Madison Fortner.



Funeral services for Mr. Walter England HUCKABEE Jr., 83, of
Thomaston will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church. Mr. Huckabee died Wednesday,
Jan. 15, 2003 in Tallahassee, Fla. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huckabee better known as
"Huck", attended Georgia Tech until 1940 when he left for
Aviation Cadet program and was in continuous service until Jan.
1950. He served in the South Pacific in the illustrious Forty-
Ninth Fighter Group flying P-38 on combat missions. After
leaving the Forty-Ninth Fighter Group he was given command of
the 5279th Airborne Fighter Control Squadron which was selected
by Gen. Douglas McArthur to spearhead the airborne entry of
Japan. He came back to Georgia in early 1946 and became chief
of the production inspection section of the maintenance
division at Warner Robins Air Material Area and after that held
many of the exacting jobs on Robins AR Base. After leaving the
service in 1950 he came back to Thomaston and was in business
for several years before opening the Kentucky Fried Chicken
store in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. He sold those and
moved to Tallahassee, Fla. where he built, owned and operated
Trader Engs Hibacki Steakhouse from 1969 to 1979. After selling
that business, he moved back to his hometown of Thomaston, Ga.
Mr. Huckabee was a member of First United Methodist Church in
Thomaston. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Blount
Huckabee; a daughter, Jan (Doug) Scott; a grandson, Clayton D.
Scott all of Tallahassee; a sister, Gwen H. Daniel; and a
niece, Luane D. Helms both of Thomaston. The family will
receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of
your choice, or to the First United Methodist Church or Service
Class of First Methodist Church.


Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. McELHENNEY, of Centerville,
were held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
McCullough Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Bethel
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Butler. Mr. McElhenney
died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence. McCullough
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. McElhenney was
born in Sumter County, Ga. He was retired from Civil Service at
Robins Air Force Base and WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II HAVING
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. He was a lifetime member of
the VFW. He was also a member of Oakland Baptist Church where
he served as a Deacon. Mr. McElhenney was preceded in death by
his parents, Willie B. McElhenney Sr. and Eva Mae McElhenney.
Survivors include his wife, Lula C. McElhenney of Centerville;
daughter, Carole Portwood of Macon, son, Lynn McElhenney of
Lizella; sisters, Lucille Blackmon of Tallahassee, Fla. and
Florence Potter of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Pamela
Tetterton of Loganville, Greg Portwood of Macon and April
Lasseter of Eatonton.


Funeral services for Rev. Charles Lamb MOODY Jr., 78, of
Zebulon, were held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
chapel of Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. John Moody
officiating. Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Rev.
Moody died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at the Christian Ministries
Hospice in Griffin. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Rev. Moody was a member of the Second Baptist
Church in Griffin. HE WAS A PROUD VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES
ARMY SERVING IN WWII WHERE HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 630th TANK
DESTROYER BATTALION AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE
STAR. Rev. Moody received his Bachelor's, Master's and Honorary
Doctorate degrees from Emmanuel Bible College and Seminary. He
was the pastor of County Line Baptist Church in Covington, Ga.
for 22 years. He moved to Zebulon and opened Moody Funeral Home
and Memorial Gardens in 1980. Rev. Moody served two terms as
Pike County Coroner and was a former member of the Pike County
Lions Club and the Milby Medical Center Board of Directors. In
recent years he was interim minister at numerous churches in
Pike County and was a speaker for the "Voices of Veterans,"
Where he proudly spoke to audiences about his service in the
military. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lamb
Moody Sr. and Mary Beulah Morris Moody of Covington; a sister,
Kate Moody White, of Covington; and his wife, Ruby Elizabeth
(Betty) Davis Moody of Zebulon. Survivors include three sons
and daughters-in-law, Charles Terry Moody and Judy Moody,
Michael Ted Moody Sr. and Elaine Moody and Terrell Arthur Moody
and Sherrie Moody, all of Zebulon; a daughter and son-in-law,
Becky Moody Ammons and George Ammons of Warner Robins; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Hudson and Frankie Moody of Covington, John
and Eva Moody of Kennesaw, Dwight and Peggy Moody of Newnan and
Bobby and Sue Moody of Marietta; sisters and a brother-in-law,
Isabel Morton of Conyers and Gwen and Red Payne of Snellville;
11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews also survive.


Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Atwater RESPRESS, 68,
formerly of Triune Avenue, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003
at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred T.
Green Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Respress died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at
Providence Health Care. Trice Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Respress was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. She was a retired housekeeper. Survivors include two
stepdaughters, Ms. Dorothy Respress and Ms. Jerri Respress,
both of Atlanta; a step-son, Mr. Albert Respress Jr. of
Thomaston; a brother, Mr. Bobby (Barbara) Atwater of Boston,
Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Maudell Buffin of Thomaston; brothers-in-
law, Rev. Cliff (Aliene) Respress and Mr. Howard Amos, both of
Thomaston; a devoted niece, Mrs. Martha Daniel; and a host of
other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends


Mr. John N. SMOOT, 83, of Tennessee, died Wednesday, Jan. 22,
2003 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Smoot
was a retired insurance executive and civic leader. Appalachian
Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tenn. is in charge of
arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Smoot
Arnold of Thomaston; son-in-law, Clyde Edward Arnold of
Thomaston; grandchildren, Natalie Arnold, Tony Arnold and Wendy
Arnold (Charlie) Daniel, all of Thomaston; and two great-
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 3010,
Johnson City, TN 37602-3010; or Munsey Memorial United
Methodist Church, 210 East Market Street, Johnson City, TN
37601


Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Fowler WALDROP, 78, of Pine
Glen Drive, were held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Crawford officiating.
Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Waldrop died
Friday, Jan. 17, 2003. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Waldrop was a native of Upson County. She
was retired from the Tri-City Furniture Store where she worked
as the store bookkeeper. Mrs. Waldrop was a member of Antioch
Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr.
George Lamar Waldrop of Thomaston. Survivors include her sons,
Mr. John T. Waldrop of Culloden and Mr. Lucious Waldrop of
Heinzville; a sister, Mrs. Helen Holmes of Griffin, three
nephews; and four grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Jane "Janie" Harris WALLER, 86,
of Crest Highway, were held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. David Chancey
and the Revs. Chris Harris and Lamar Coggins officiating.
Burial followed in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Mrs. Waller died
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Waller was born in Clayton
County, Ga. but lived most of her life in Thomaston. She was
retired from Thomaston Mills where she worked for over 30 years
as a folder in the Bleachery Division. She was a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 53
years, Mr. George Stanley Waller of Thomaston; a brother, Mr.
Edgar Harris of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Chancy of
Milledgeville and Mrs. Antoinette Gordy and Mrs. Ruby Wheeles,
both of Macon; and several nieces and nephews


Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Louise McGill WEAVER, 68, of
Molena, will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Blackmon
officiating, assisted by the Rev. R.F. Ferguson. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weaver died Wednesday, Jan.
15, 2003 at Thomaston Health & Rehab. Trice Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Weaver was born in Pike County,
but had lived her adult life in Upson County. She was a former
employee of Martha Mill Textiles. Survivors include her
husband, Mr. Leroy Weaver of Molena; a daughter, Ms. Mattie J.
Weaver of Molena; a step-daughter, Ms. Yolanda Owens of
Atlanta; sons, Mr. Walter Lee (Addie) Dixon and Mr. Leroy
Weaver Jr., all of Molena; a step-son, Mr. Michael (Paula)
Owens of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Mr. Curtis
McGill of Griffin; a step-sister, Mrs. Pauline Weaver of
Thomaston; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joyce Dixon of Griffin;
sisters- and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Susie Mae Lamar and Mr.
Alton Weaver, both of Molena, Mrs. Susie Mae Weaver, Mr.
Haisten (Willie Mae) Weaver and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Weaver, all of
Thomaston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives and friends.

Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia

Tuesday, January 28, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Lee ARD, 83, of Daniel Road,
will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Assembly of God with Rev. Gary Dougherty officiating. Burial
will follow in Magnolia Memorial Drive in Warner Robins. Mrs.
Ard died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ard was born in Houston County, Ala., but lived in
Thomaston for many years as well as the Warner Robins -
Centerville area. She was a homemaker and a member of Thomaston
First Assembly of God. Mrs. Ard was also an Honorary member of
the Centerville Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by
her husband Mr. Irby Ard and a son Mr. Jerry Ard. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Bobby) Hankinson of
Thomaston; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday
evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Alvesta Barnes
Mrs. Alvesta Barnes, 67, formerly of Thomaston, died Thursday,
Jan. 23, 2003 in Detroit, Mich. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Bentley & Sons Funeral Home. She
is survived by a brother, Mr. Clinton Matthews of Thomaston

Graveside services for Mrs. Susan Brooks CLARK, 61, of B
Street, were held Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Upson
Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Coogler and the Rev. James
Coogler officiating. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at
the Columbus Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Clark was a native of Upson
County. She was a homemaker and attended First Free Will
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Bobby M.
Clark of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Calvin B. Clark, and Mr. Jimmy
McIntyre both of Thomaston, and Mr. Dwayne McIntyre of Jackson;
daughters, Mrs. Christy Tucker and Ms. Becky Ledbetter both of
Thomaston; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks and a brother, Mr.
Joel K. Brooks both of Thomaston; and four grandchildren.


Graveside services for Mr. Billy "Bill" Joe CLAY, 50, of Baker
Britt Road, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
Crystal Hill Cemetery with Dr. Rex King officiating. Mr. Clay
died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 in Pike County. Coggins Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clay was born in Upson
County, Ga. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include
his son, Bill J. Clay Jr. of Luthersville; a daughter, Rachael
Clay of Thomaston; two grandchildren; brothers, Mr. Jim Clay,
Mr. John Clay, Mr. Rickey Clay, Mr. Sam Clay, Mr. Tommy Clay
and Mr. Wilbur Clay, all of Thomaston; and sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Bowers of Thomaston and Mrs. Shirley Stoner of Huffman, Texas.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.


Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Teal COX, 81, of East Thompson
Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Twin Oaks
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken English and the Rev. Dean
Hemphill officiating. Burial followed in Southvew Cemetery.
Mrs. Cox died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Cox was born in Pike County and lived in
Upson County most of her life. She was the widow of the late
Fred Cox and had retired from Martha Mills. Survivors include
her daughters, Gail Allen of Thomaston, Karen Thompson of
Macon, Sharon Harrell of Thomaston and Ann Smith of Marietta;
sons, Terrell Jackson, Larry Jackson and Stanley Jackson, all
of Thomaston and Allen Cox of Milner; sisters, Lois Gatlin of
Thomaston, Yvonne Pilcher of Kenner, La. and Joyce Lewis of
Roberta; brothers, Alton Teal, James Teal, J.B. Teal and Louie
Teal, all of Thomaston; step-daughters, Carol Williams of
Gretna, La. and Jo Ann Wicware of Statesboro; a stepson, Jackie
Cox of Vidalia; 27 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.


Graveside services for Mr. Russell DENHAM, 84, of Second
Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Upson
Memorial Gardens with Elder Tim Long and Pastor Marc Beaven
officiating. Mr. Denham died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at his
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Denham was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. He retired from the Thomaston Division of Thomaston
Mills in 1980 as shift foreman with over 40 years of service.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II. MR. DENHAM WAS
AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL DURING THE WAR and was a
lifetime member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his daughters,
Mrs. Wanda (Larry) Johnson and Mrs. Debbie (Ronnie) McRae, all
of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Nell Montgomery of Thomaston; a
brother, Mr. Wayne Denham of Thomaston; a special friend, Mrs.
Frances Orange of Thomaston; and four grandchildren.


Mr. Jim Henry HARDEN, 62, of Barnesville, died Sunday, Jan. 26,
2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home. Survivors include two brothers and three sisters, Mrs.
Nellie Pearl Harris of Washington, D.C., Ms. Cecpheus (Joseph)
Powell of Stockbridge, Mr. Bennie (Marcie) Harden Jr. of
Thomaston, Rev. David Harden Sr. of Stockbridge and M. Thomas
(Vernadette) Harden of Bailey, Miss.; and a host of nieces,
nephews and other relatives who will miss him dearly.


Graveside services for Miss Keni Dale Ellington JOHNSON, three
months, of West Main Street, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28,
2003 at 11 a.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery with the Rev. William
Todd officiating. Keni died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at her
residence. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors incluce her father, Mr. Brandon Johnson of Thomaston;
her mother, Ms. Lacey Ellington of Thomaston; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy and Toni Ellington of
Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald and
Geraldine Walker of Thomaston; maternal great-grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. James and Bessie Ellington of Thomaston and Mr. and
Mrs. Danny and Katie Spillers of Molena; and paternal great-
grandmother, Lillian Jones of Thomaston. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that memorial donations be made to SIDS
Alliance of Georgia, P.O. Box 669233, Marietta, GA 30066, or
you favorite charity.

A memorial service for Mr. G.T. KEITH, 91, of Florida, was held
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at Winterville Assembly of God Church
in Bonifay, Fla. with the Rev. Mitchell Johnson officiating.
Graveside services followed at Whitewater Baptist Church. Mr.
Keith died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Mariner Health of
Bonifay. Sims Funeral Home of Bonifay, Fla. was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife,
Vassie Keith. Survivors include two sons, Fred (Sylvia) Keith
and Eugene Keith; daughters, Nadova (Tom) Miller and Gladys
Keith, all of Bonifay, Fla. and Joan Harrison of Thomaston; 18
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Imogene Eason NORMAN, 63, of
East Peachtree Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 2
p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. L.R.
Brock officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Norman died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at The Medical Center of
Central Georgia. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Norman was a native of Upson County. She
worked at Martha Mills for over 18 years. She also worked at
Wal-Mart for over five years as a people greeter and cashier.
Mrs. Norman was a member of First Pentecostal Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Franklin E. Norman.
Survivors include her sons, Mr. David Norman and Mr. Frankie
Norman, both of Thomaston and Mr. Jackie M. Norman of Columbus;
a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Becky Ray of Warner Robins; a brother,
Mr. Charles Eason of Milledgeville; a sister, Mrs. Claudette
Kennedy of Thomaston; and a granddaughter, Miss Bethany Ray of
Thomaston. Memorial donations may be made to First Pentecostal
Church, 3409 Barnesville Highway, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Mr. John N. SMOOT, 83, of Tennessee, died Wednesday, Jan. 22,
2003 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Smoot
was a retired insurance executive and civic leader. Appalachian
Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tenn. is in charge of
arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Smoot
Arnold of Thomaston; son-in-law, Clyde Edward Arnold of
Thomaston; grandchildren, Natalie Arnold, Tony Arnold and Wendy
Arnold (Charlie) Daniel, all of Thomaston; and two great-
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 3010,
Johnson City, TN 37602-3010; or Munsey Memorial United
Methodist Church, 210 East Market Street, Johnson City, TN
37601

Mrs. Ruth Worthy WALDROP, 81, of Jeff Davis Road, died Sunday,
Jan. 26, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Coggins
Funeral Home.


Mrs. Earnestine Love WALKER, 81, of Triune Village, died
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley &
Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include 14 children, Mr. Joseph
Walker of Atlanta, Mrs. Willie Mae (Hasen) Weaver of Thomaston,
Mr. David Walker, Mrs. Margie (Robert) Edwards and Mrs. Burtha
L. (Grady) Goodwin, all of Atlanta, Mrs. Sinclair (Andy)
Mallory, Mrs. Rachel (James) Raines, Mr. Johnny Walker, Mrs.
Betty (Albert) Woodard, Mrs. Willie Teen (Raymond) Parks, Mr.
Willie Frank (Peggy) Walker and Ms. Brenda Walker, all of
Thomaston, Mr. Seadon (Tara) Walker of Fort Worth, Texas and
Mrs. Debora Elaine (David) Wylie of Maryland; a sister-in-law,
Mrs. Frances Billinger of Atlanta; four generations of
grandchildren; a dear friend, Ms. Carrie Mae Middlebrooks of
Thomaston; and a host of other relatives and friends who will
miss her. The Love and Walker families can be contacted at her
residence in Triune Village.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Jane "Janie" Harris WALLER, 86,
of Crest Highway, were held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. David Chancey
and the Revs. Chris Harris and Lamar Coggins officiating.
Burial followed in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Mrs. Waller died
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Waller was born in Clayton
County, Ga. but lived most of her life in Thomaston. She was
retired from Thomaston Mills where she worked for over 30 years
as a folder in the Bleachery Division. She was a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 53
years, Mr. George Stanley Waller of Thomaston; a brother, Mr.
Edgar Harris of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Chancy of
Milledgeville and Mrs. Antoinette Gordy and Mrs. Ruby Wheeles,
both of Macon; and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services for Mrs. Tessie Livingston WIGGINS, 88, of
West Walker Street, were held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean
Hemphill and the Rev. Jerry Light officiating. Burial followed
in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Wiggins died Thursday, Jan. 23,
2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Wiggins was born in Dodge County, Georgia
but lived in Thomaston for many years. She was retired from
Thomaston Mills where she worked as a spinner. Mrs. Wiggins was
a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Mr. James C. Wiggins of Thomaston.
Survivors include her son, Mr. Allen Pasley of Barnesville; a
daughter, Mrs. Vicki Smith of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Raphael
Shevak of Atlanta and Mrs. Viola Welch of Manchester; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Thursday, January 30, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Lee ARD, 83, of Daniel Road,
will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Assembly of God with Rev. Gary Dougherty officiating. Burial
will follow in Magnolia Memorial Drive in Warner Robins. Mrs.
Ard died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ard was born in Houston County, Ala., but lived in
Thomaston for many years as well as the Warner Robins -
Centerville area. She was a homemaker and a member of Thomaston
First Assembly of God. Mrs. Ard was also an Honorary member of
the Centerville Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by
her husband Mr. Irby Ard and a son Mr. Jerry Ard. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Bobby) Hankinson of
Thomaston; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday
evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Alvesta BARNES will be held on
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at 11a.m. at the Hopewell Baptist
Church in Detroit. Interment will follow in the Woodland
cemetery in Detroit, Michigan. Cole's Funeral Home is in charge
of all professional services. Mrs. Barnes was born on May 2,
1935, to the late Mr. Zaddie B. Matthews and the late Mrs.
Alberta Walker Matthew in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia. She
attended the Thomaston Training School and graduated with the
class of 1954. She was the first African-American to teach
Kindergarten in Upson County. Among her many students was Rev.
J.C. McGill. At an early age, she joined the St. Mary's A.M.E.
church. She served on many auxiliaries. Mrs. Barnes was united
in Holy Matrimony on June 24, 1957, to Mr. Claude Barnes Jr.
Out of this union two children were born; Khadijah (Debbie)
Barnes and Phyma D. Goffthine. She moved to Detroit, Michigan,
in 1964. She joined and served at the Hopewell Baptist Church
in Detroit, until her health failed. Local survivors include
her brother, Clinton Matthews and a sister in-law, Johnnie
Brooks Matthews both of Thomaston; and a host of other
relatives and friends who are bereaved and broken-hearted.

Mrs. Willie Hazel CASTEEL, 92, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at
Providence Health Care. Funeral arragements will be announced
at a later date by Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.


Graveside services for Mrs. Susan Brooks CLARK, 61, of B
Street, were held Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Upson
Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Coogler and the Rev. James
Coogler officiating. Mrs. Clark died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at
the Columbus Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Clark was a native of Upson
County. She was a homemaker and attended First Free Will
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Bobby M.
Clark of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Calvin B. Clark, and Mr. Jimmy
McIntyre both of Thomaston, and Mr. Dwayne McIntyre of Jackson;
daughters, Mrs. Christy Tucker and Ms. Becky Ledbetter both of
Thomaston; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks and a brother, Mr.
Joel K. Brooks both of Thomaston; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mr. Billy "Bill" Joe CLAY, 50, of Baker
Britt Road, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
Crystal Hill Cemetery with Dr. Rex King officiating. Mr. Clay
died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 in Pike County. Coggins Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clay was born in Upson
County, Ga. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include
his son, Bill J. Clay Jr. of Luthersville; a daughter, Rachael
Clay of Thomaston; two grandchildren; brothers, Mr. Jim Clay,
Mr. John Clay, Mr. Rickey Clay, Mr. Sam Clay, Mr. Tommy Clay
and Mr. Wilbur Clay, all of Thomaston; and sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Bowers of Thomaston and Mrs. Shirley Stoner of Huffman, Texas.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.


Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Teal COX, 81, of East Thompson
Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Twin Oaks
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken English and the Rev. Dean
Hemphill officiating. Burial followed in Southvew Cemetery.
Mrs. Cox died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Cox was born in Pike County and lived in
Upson County most of her life. She was the widow of the late
Fred Cox and had retired from Martha Mills. Survivors include
her daughters, Gail Allen of Thomaston, Karen Thompson of
Macon, Sharon Harrell of Thomaston and Ann Smith of Marietta;
sons, Terrell Jackson, Larry Jackson and Stanley Jackson, all
of Thomaston and Allen Cox of Milner; sisters, Lois Gatlin of
Thomaston, Yvonne Pilcher of Kenner, La. and Joyce Lewis of
Roberta; brothers, Alton Teal, James Teal, J.B. Teal and Louie
Teal, all of Thomaston; step-daughters, Carol Williams of
Gretna, La. and Jo Ann Wicware of Statesboro; a step-son,
Jackie Cox of Vidalia; 27 grandchildren; and 19 great-
grandchildren.


Mrs. Hopie J. DANIEL, 85, of Rualmaine Road, died Tuesday, Jan.
28, 2003 at Providence Nursing Care Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Coggins
Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Mr. Russell DENHAM, 84, of Second
Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Upson
Memorial Gardens with Elder Tim Long and Pastor Marc Beaven
officiating. Mr. Denham died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at his
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Denham was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. He retired from the Thomaston Division of Thomaston
Mills in 1980 as shift foreman with over 40 years of service.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II. MR. DENHAM WAS
AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL DURING THE WAR and was a
lifetime member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his daughters,
Mrs. Wanda (Larry) Johnson and Mrs. Debbie (Ronnie) McRae, all
of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Nell Montgomery of Thomaston; a
brother, Mr. Wayne Denham of Thomaston; a special friend, Mrs.
Frances Orange of Thomaston; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services for Infant TyKavin Terrel DOZIER, of G
Circle, were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at 4 p.m. in Lincoln
Memorial Cemetery. TyKavin was born stillborn at Upson Regional
Medical Center Jan. 26, 2003. Trice Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements. Survivors include his father, Mr. Antonyio
Dozier of Thomaston; his mother, Ms. Latrenda Skelton of
Thomaston; maternal grandfather, Mr. Reginal Skelton (Tonya
Chambless), of Thomaston; paternal grandmother, Ms. Barbara Ann
Alford of Thomaston; maternal great-grandmother, Ms. Essie Mae
Skelton of Thomaston; paternal great-grandfather, Mr. Clarence
Dozier of Talbotton; maternal great-great-grandmother, Mrs.
Ruby Skelton of Thomaston; and a host of aunts, uncles, great-
aunts and great-uncles which include the Skelton family of
Thomaston and the Dozier family of Talbotton.

A memorial service for Mrs. Carolyn "Caroline" Perry Day
GOODROE, 76, of Atlanta, was held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 11
a.m. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Claude Bennett
officiating. Mrs. Goodroe died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 in
Atlanta. Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel in Lawrenceville was in
charge of arrangements. Caroline, formerly of Thomaston, was
the daughter of the late Perry Lester Day and the late
Elizabeth Starling Day. She moved to Clearwater, Fla. in 1952
and raised five children there. She moved to Atlanta in 1974.
Caroline loved to garden and collect antiques, especially
things that were family heirlooms. She was very involved with
her children, grandchildren and great-grandson and loved to
plan family gatherings. She also enjoyed gathering with her
friends and relatives and keeping alive family stories and
traditions. She was an active volunteer with Alzheimer's
patients and regularly volunteered at Arbor Terrace in Decatur.
Caroline was an inspiration to many. Her friendships crossed
many generations and she was loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include her children, Cheryl Marshall, Mary Ellen
Ponder, Bill Goodroe, Dena Wood and Don Goodroe; seven
grandchildren; one great-grandson; and brothers, Ray Day and
Mike Day. You may send flowers or make a donation in memory of
Caroline to Habitat for Humanity or the Georgia Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Boulevard, Suite 10,
Atlanta, GA 30345.

Funeral services for Mr. Jim Henry HARDEN, 62, of Barnesville,
will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Parker
Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lamar County with his brother, the Rev.
David Harden Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Harden
Family Cemetery in Yatesville. Mr. Harden died Sunday, Jan. 26,
2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Bentley & Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two
brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Pearl Harris of
Washington D.C., Ms. Cecpheus (Joseph) Powell of Stockbridge,
Mr. Bennie (Marcie) Harden Jr. of Thomaston, Rev. David Harden
Sr. of Stockbridge and M. Thomas (Vernadette) Harden of Bailey,
Miss.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives who
will miss him dearly.

Graveside services for Miss Keni Dale Ellington JOHNSON, three
months, of West Main Street, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28,
2003 at 11 a.m. in Crystal Hill Cemetery with the Rev. William
Todd officiating. Keni died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at her
residence. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors incluce her father, Mr. Brandon Johnson of Thomaston;
her mother, Ms. Lacey Ellington of Thomaston; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy and Toni Ellington of
Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald and
Geraldine Walker of Thomaston; maternal great-grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. James and Bessie Ellington of Thomaston and Mr. and
Mrs. Danny and Katie Spillers of Molena; and paternal great-
grandmother, Lillian Jones of Thomaston. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that memorial donations be made to SIDS
Alliance of Georgia, P.O. Box 669233, Marietta, GA 30066, or
you favorite charity.

A memorial service for Mr. G.T. KEITH, 91, of Florida, was held
Jan. 18, 2003 at Winterville Assembly of God Church in Bonifay,
Fla. with the Rev. Mitchell Johnson officiating. Graveside
services followed at Whitewater Baptist Church. Mr. Keith died
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Mariner Health of Bonifay. Sims
Funeral Home of Bonifay, Fla. was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Vassie Keith.
Survivors include two sons, Fred and Sylvia Keith and Eugene
Keith; daughters, Nadova and Tom Miller and Glady's Keith, all
of Bonifay, Fla. and Joan Harrison of Thomaston; 18
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-
grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Imogene Eason NORMAN, 63, of
East Peachtree Street, were held Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at 2
p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. L.R.
Brock officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Norman died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at The Medical Center of
Central Georgia. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Norman was a native of Upson County. She
worked at Martha Mills for over 18 years. She also worked at
Wal-Mart for over five years as a people greeter and cashier.
Mrs. Norman was a member of First Pentecostal Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Franklin E. Norman.
Survivors include her sons, Mr. David Norman and Mr. Frankie
Norman, both of Thomaston and Mr. Jackie M. Norman of Columbus;
a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Becky Ray of Warner Robins; a brother,
Mr. Charles Eason of Milledgeville; a sister, Mrs. Claudette
Kennedy of Thomaston; and a granddaughter, Miss Bethany Ray of
Thomaston. Memorial donations may be made to First Pentecostal
Church, 3409 Barnesville Highway, Thomaston, GA 30286.


Graveside services for Mr. James William "Billy" RAKESTRAW, 46,
of Butler, were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. at
Upson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. James Wilson officiating.
Mr. Rakestraw died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at Crawford Long
Hospital, in Atlanta. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Rakestraw was born in Upson County, Ga. He
was a self employed auto body and fender repairman. Survivors
include his wife, Glenda Rakestraw of Butler; a son, Mr. Lucus
Rakestraw of Butler; a daughter, Jessica Rakestraw of Butler;
mother, Mrs. Shirley Hendrix of Griffin; brothers, Mr. Ricky
Rakestraw, Mr. Tim Rakestraw and Mr. Tony Rakestraw all of
Griffin; sisters, Melissa Rakestraw Clark and Mrs. Connie Smith
both of Griffin; grandchildren, Ansley Hutchens and Berklie
Rakestraw.

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Aline Boyt SMITH, 78, of Triune
Mill Road, will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home with the Rev. David
Lyles, and Rev. Eddie Matthews officiating. Burial will follow
in Zions Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Monday, Jan.
27, 2003 at Thomaston Health and Rehab. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith was a native of
Upson County. She was retired from Thomaston Mills as a spooler
and was a member of King's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Ann Stansell of Thomaston; sister,
Mrs. Eunice Dell Lowry of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mrs. Cindy
B. Culverhouse and Mr. Tony Bloodworth both of Thomaston;
great-grandchildren, Daniel Culverhouse, Jason Wainwright,
Brittney Farmer, and Tina Culverhouse.

Mr. John N. SMOOT, 83, of Tennessee, died Wednesday, Jan. 22,
2003 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Smoot
was a retired insurance executive and civic leader. Appalachian
Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tenn. is in charge of
arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Smoot
Arnold of Thomaston; son-in-law, Clyde Edward Arnold of
Thomaston; grandchildren, Natalie Arnold, Tony Arnold and Wendy
Arnold (Charlie) Daniel, all of Thomaston; and two great-
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 3010,
Johnson City, TN 37602-3010; or Munsey Memorial United
Methodist Church, 210 East Market Street, Johnson City, TN
37601

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Ruth Worthy WALDROP, 81, of
Jeff Davis Road, were held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy
Epperson officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Waldrop died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at Upson Regional
Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Waldrop was born in Haralson County, Ga. but
lived in Thomaston for many years. She was retired from the
Arrow Shirt Company where she worked for over 37 years as a
sewing machine operator. Mrs. Waldrop was a member of the
Congregational Holiness Movement Association. Survivors include
her husband, Rev. Thomas J. Waldrop of Thomaston; sons, Rev.
Billy Wayne Waldrop and Mr. Tony Waldrop, both of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Bonell Bannister of Bismark, Mo., Mrs. Lois Davis
of Buchanan, Mrs. Helen Driver of Carrollton, Mrs. Valeria
Leatherwood of Douglasville and Mrs. Ruby Nell Swan of
Buchanan; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Earnestine Love WALKER, 81, of Triune Village, died
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley &
Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include 14 children, Mr. Joseph
Walker of Atlanta, Mrs. Willie Mae (Hasen) Weaver of Thomaston,
Mr. David Walker, Mrs. Margie (Robert) Edwards and Mrs. Burtha
L. (Grady) Goodwin, all of Atlanta, Mrs. Sinclair (Andy)
Mallory, Mrs. Rachel (James) Raines, Mr. Johnny Walker, Mrs.
Betty (Albert) Woodard, Mrs. Willie Teen (Raymond) Parks, Mr.
Willie Frank (Peggy) Walker and Ms. Brenda Walker, all of
Thomaston, Mr. Seadon (Tara) Walker of Fort Worth, Texas and
Mrs. Debora Elaine (David) Wylie of Maryland; a sister-in-law,
Mrs. Frances Billinger of Atlanta; four generations of
grandchildren; a dear friend, Ms. Carrie Mae Middlebrooks of
Thomaston; and a host of other relatives and friends who will
miss her. The Love and Walker families can be contacted at her
residence in Triune Village.

Funeral services for Mr. John "Dick" Milton WALLER, 87, of
Burnette Road, will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at 2 p.m.
at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Claude Turner and the
Rev. Jerome Stallings officiating. Burial will follow in
Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Waller died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003
at Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Mr. Waller was born in Spalding County,
Ga. He was retired after 30 years from B.F. Goodrich where he
worked in the card room. Mr. Waller also was self-employed as a
plumber for 30 years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist
Church and A VETERAN OF THE U.S. NAVY, SERVING IN FRANCE DURING
WWII. Mr. Waller was preceded in death by Sammy and Dixie
Waller and Mrs. Ruby Waller. Survivors include his wife, Louise
Waller of Thomaston; sons, Mr. Alton (Sandra) Waller of Griffin
and Mr. Cooter (Marsha) Waller of Thomaston; daughters, Mrs.
Wanda Canady of Thomaston, Mrs. Connie Gordy of Meansville and
Mrs. Charlene Ivey of Carrollton; 14 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening
from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral services for Mrs. Tessie Livingston WIGGINS, 88, of
West Walker Street, were held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003 at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean
Hemphill and the Rev. Jerry Light officiating. Burial followed
in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Wiggins died Thursday, Jan. 23,
2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Wiggins was born in Dodge County, Georgia
but lived in Thomaston for many years. She was retired from
Thomaston Mills where she worked as a spinner. Mrs. Wiggins was
a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Mr. James C. Wiggins of Thomaston.