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Mrs. Janice Bennett, age 85, of Thomaston, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at West Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Bennett was born on August 26, 1940, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Murris Bice and the late Etta Mae Burgess Bice. She retired from Thomaston Mills and then worked at the Upson County Registrar Office. Mrs. Janice was very active with the Thomaston/Upson County Chamber of Commerce, the American heart Association, and the Boy Scouts. She was a member of Thomaston First Methodist Church, and taught Sunday School and she attended MYF. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis C. Bennett, son, Rob, and sister, Elaine Wilkerson. Survivors include...

Mr. Brian Philip Gray, age 41 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Wednesday April 6, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gray was born on July 23, 1980, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Jimmy Wayne Gray, and Sharon Brown Norred. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Gray, Lora Dorminey, and niece, Jasmine Gray. Survivors include his mother Sharon (Doyal) Norred, daughters, Daisy Gray, Dixie Gray, son, Brian Gray Jr., brother Brad (Renee) Gray, all of Dawson, Georgia, sisters, Nicole (Justin) Moore of Dawson, Amanda (Joey) Sizemore of Weston, six nieces, and a nephew. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9,...

Mrs. Bette Adair Marken age 78 of McDonough Ga., died Tuesday September 21, 2021 at The Woods Senior Care in Griffin Ga. Mrs. Marken was born on October 22, 1942 in Villa Rica Ga., to the late Boone Hunt and the late Cora Stewart Hunt. She worked for the High Museum of Art for many years and was a member of Peachtree Christian Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Marken. Survivors include her daughter Karen (Jay) Napoletano of Meansville Ga., son Jeffery (Terri) Marken of Baker Fl., brother Dan (Glenda) Hunt of Temple Ga., grandchildren Jessica (Rhett) Passmore, Becky Marken, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also...

Mr. Eddie Heaton, age 69, of Jackson, died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Heaton was born on January 8, 1951 in Thomaston, to the late Ralph Heaton and the late Betty Marlowe Heaton. He was owner and operator of Heaton Home Inspection , and was a member of Rock Springs Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Heaton. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Burgner Heaton of Jackson, sons, Shane Heaton of Gainsville, GA, Brandon Heaton of Barnesville, sisters, Linda Murphy of Thomaston, Darlene Dickerson of Thomaston, grandchildren, Dylan (Emily) Tootle, Dakota Heaton, Caitlin Tootle, Makayla Jones, and four...

Mrs. Mary Nell Chastain, 83 of Thomaston, GA died Friday May 22, 2020 in Thomaston. Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 11:00 AM in Crystal Hill Cemetery in Thomaston, GA. Dr. Rex King Officiating. Mrs. Chastain was born July 22, 1936 in Athens, GA to the late Henry Edward and Reba Garrison Wood. She was a graduate of Clarke County High School in Athens. Mrs. Chastain was retired from Virginia Well Company in Thomaston, GA serving as secretary since 1953. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Thomaston. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ellis William Chastain. Survivors include her daughter, Patti Chastain of Clearwater, FL, sons,...

Mrs. Bobbie Holley Bradshaw age 90 of Thomaston Ga, died Sunday March 22, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mrs. Bradshaw was born on December 24, 1929 in Opelika Al, to the late Roy Sylvester Holley and the late Annie Eliza Cumbaa Holley. She worked as a Bookkeeper for many years. Survivors include her son Mr. Cary Bradshaw of Union City Ga, brother Mr. Drew (Simone) Holley of Woodstock Ga, many nieces and nephews also survive. Due to the corona virus situation in our nation the family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.