Elbert Lewis Carriker Mr. Elbert Lewis “Bru” Carriker, age 67, of Thomaston, GA, died May 14, 2012 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA. Mr. Carriker was born on March 13, 1945 in Thomaston, GA, to the late I. V. and Jamie Lee Carriker. He was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills, where he worked as a truck driver until his retirement in 1993 with over 30 years of service. Mr. Carriker was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors include his dau...
Lois Teal Mathis Gatlin Mrs. Lois Teal Mathis Gatlin, age 86, of 1011 South Green St. died early Monday morning at Providence Health Care. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May, 16, 2012 in the chapel of Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. Rev. Robert Releford will officiate. Mrs. Gatlin was born in Molena, Georgia to the late William Arnold, and Addie Lou Phelps Teal. She...
Shawn Emil Lyons Mr. Shawn Emil Lyons, age 33, who lived at 504 Leisure Lake Drive in Warner Robins, GA, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Mr. Lyons’ family can be contacted at the home of his mother, Miss Mary Lyons, who lives at 53 Barnesville Road in Yatesville, GA. Besides his mother, Miss Mary Lyons, Shawn is survived by his grandparents, Mrs. Inez and Mr. Joe Cox of Yatesville, GA; one sister, Miss Christie Lyons of Thomaston, GA; two uncles, Mr. Timmie ...
Nell M. Waller Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Nell M. Waller, 91, of Jefferson, GA, who passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Covington, GA following a period of declining health. Mrs. Waller was born in Molena, GA, a daughter of the late Lendon Gwyn and Willie McSwain McCard. Mrs. Waller was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where she was very active in the Samaritans Sunday School Class. Mrs. Waller was a homemaker. Mr...
Willie T. Ferrell Mr. Willie T. Ferrell, age 92, of Thomaston, GA, died May 5, 2012 at Riverside Nursing Center. Mr. Ferrell was born on July 24, 1919 in Montgomery, AL, to the late William and Mary Ann Ferrell. He was formerly employed with B. F. Goodrich Mills, where he worked in the twister room for 35 years. Mr. Ferrell was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, GA, and also the local VFW and Disabled Veterans. He served his country in the U. S....
James Richard Blackmon Mr. James Richard (Jimmy) Blackmon, age 67, of Thomaston, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012 in a Bibb County Healthcare Facility. A native of The Rock, Mr. Blackmon was the son of the late Mr. James Clifford Blackmon and the late Mrs. Annie Lee Bentley Blackmon. He was a member of Antioch Baptich Church. Survivors include his wife, Sonja Martin Blackmon of Thomaston; three children, Beth (and Dewayne) Dukes of Thomaston, Jami (and Alan) Chas...
Neil Eugene Hammock Mr. Neil Eugene Hammock, age 72, of Thomaston, GA, died May 1, 2012, at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Mr. Hammock was born on December 5, 1939 in Talladega, AL, to the late James and Lillian Hammock. He was formerly employed with B. F. Goodrich Mills, where he worked in the card room for 20 years. Mr. Hammock was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. He served his country in the U. S. Navy in Korea. Survivors include his sons, ...
Donovan Kilby Logan Mr. Donovan Kilby Logan, 25, of Killeen, TX., formerly of Thomaston, died Saturday, April 28, 2012. Mr. Logan was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served a tour of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was currently employed as a motorcycle mechanic. He was predeceased by his biological mother, Victoria DePriest Logan, and a brother, Phoenix Nick Lewis. Mr. Logan is survived by his wife, Amanda Lee Logan of Luling, LA; his biol...
Ruby Grace Stribling O’neal Mrs. Ruby Grace Stribling O’neal, age 84, of Molena, passed away April 24, 2012 at the Christian Ministries Hospice in Griffin. She was born in Molena to the late Emmitt Stribling and Ruby Gibson Stribling. She worked at the pepper plant in Zebulon and operated the Molena Café for many years. She loved flowers and working in her yard. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby O’neal, her son, Danny O’neal Sr., si...
Henry Curtis Johnson Jr. Henry “Hank” Curtis Johnson Jr., 81, of Sandy Springs, departed this earth on April 22, 2012. Hank was the second of three to be born to the late Curtis and Clara Johnson on April 14, 1931 in Tennille, Georgia. Hank married his high school sweetheart, Betty Wilson, whom lovingly called him “Lard” on August 19, 1950. They were married for 59 years. Hank was a 1950 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Thomaston, GA where he was standout f...
Marquis Walker Mr. Marquis “Kee Kee” Walker, 32, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2012, at his home at 135 Worthy Road in Thomaston. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Tandra Walker; their three children, Nyla Walker, Jada Green and Makayla Walker. Home going services for Marquis Walker will be held Tuesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. at Logtown Baptist Church. Interment to follow in Fellowship Cemetery. Family First Funeral Home of Thomaston in charge of ar...
Fairy Anita Davis Mrs. Fairy Anita Davis, 78, of Statham, GA, died April 18, 2012, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Wonzie Julian and Lena Rivers Oliver Peterman. She is preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Peterman. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Bethany Primitive Baptist Church. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1951. She also graduated from Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing In 1951. She was a Secretary for Davis Ele...
Deane Farrar Laird Mr. Deane Farrar Laird, born November 26, 1921, to Cecil and Grace Laird in London, Ohio, went to be in the presence of the Lord April 22, 2012 with his family around him. Deane loved His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his wife Betty, his family, and his country. Deane and Betty were married over 61 years. They were best friends and have five children. Faith and family were the foundation of Deane’s life. He was active in Capital View Meth...
Deacon James Perry Deacon James Perry, better known as “Skeeter,” age 59, who resided at 203 Avenue L in Thomaston, died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Upson Regional Medical Center. His wife, Lavone Perry, and other family members can be contacted at his residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 1 p.m. from the Mary Lizzie Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Southview Cemetery. Pastor McArthur Childs was the Eulogist. In li...
Ellen Josephine Scruggs Simmons Mrs. Ellen Josephine Scruggs Simmons, age 78, of Thomaston, GA, died April 23, 2012 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Simmons was born on December 23, 1933 in Thomaston, GA, to the late James and Lizzie Scruggs. She was formerly employed with Big Star Food Store, where she worked for over 20 years. Mrs. Simmons was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church and the WMU. Survivors include her daughters, Ms. Sandra Adams of Thomaston, G...
