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Page 2A UPSON BEACON Wednesday, April 24, 2024 24-Hour Obituary Line f J all iiiit/fiiiu - dag or night 706-648-1111 Coggins Funeral Home 321 Hannah's Mill Rd. - Thomaston - 706-647-9681 www.cogginsfuneralhome.com Mrs. Angela Matthews Jerry-Ihde Mrs. Angela Matthews Jerry-Ihde, age 63, of Thom aston, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Angela was born March 20,1961, in Thomas ton, to the late Arthur Mat thews, Sr. and the late Cornelia Howard Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Ihde; daughter, Natalie Jerry; brothers, Arthur (Jane) Mat thews, Jr. and Bill (Cheryl) DeLoach; sisters, Tracy (Howard) Montgomery and Kayla (Will) DeLoach; and pseudo daughters, Ashton Jordan, Rina Griffin, Fran- c’ee Mclver, Hillary Burden, and Jessica Watson. A celebration of life serv ice will be announced at a later date. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Ihde’s family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneral- home.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family. Mrs. Martha "Maxine” Eubanks Mrs. Martha "Maxine" Eubanks, age 90, of Thomas ton, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Eubanks was born March 14, 1934, in Tift County, to the late Louce- lious Daniel and to the late Addie Tapley. In high school, she was an all-state basket ball player. Mrs. Maxine loved basketball, softball, and became a huge UGA Bulldog fan. She was the owner of Northside Superette and a member of Silvertown Bap tist Church, where she worked in the nursery and was one of many who worked tirelessly in the Silvertown Soup Kitchen. She walked in In loving memory of Margaret Sandefur Well, Margaret, my love and my everything it has now been 1 year since you suddenly left me. It took me a long time to even believe you were gone, it was such a shock. But my pain and hurt have not lessened, and I don't expect it Lo you were my rock and had my heart. I ask all men to always honor and respect their wives and tell them you love them every day. Be tender with them, as they are tender-hearted. The following are from Holy Scripture: An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not harm, all the days of her life. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter with them. Do not let the sun go down on your petty anger. Rejoice with the wife of your youth, and be ravished always with her love. This is the day which the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it. For we are not given tomorrow. All this advice is from Holy Scripture, yet I did not follow it every day as I should have with my precious wife Margaret, for which I greatly regret for she was always worthy. If I could go back, / would, but I cannot in this life. So always honor and cherish your wives each and every day. I love you and miss you always, Margaret, my precious gift from God. Your loving soul mate, Wayne BARNESVILLE MARBLE 8 GRANITE M J COMPANY EST. 1908 DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF MARBLE, GRANITE & BRONZE MEMORIALS RAILROAD & MAIN STREET • BARNESVILLE 770-358-1470 WWW.BARNESVILLEMARBLE.COM. FLETCHER-DAY 05funeral ( ^€ome Since 1893 Obituary Line (706) 648-0008 or go to www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com for up-to-date information Crystal Hill Monument Co. Let us help you create a fitting tribute to a loved one. 706-647-9685 A division of Coggins Funeral Home Call Ryan Fulghum or Kenny Coggins The Upson Beacon (ISSN or USPS 25625) April 24, 2024 - Volume 17, Number 17 Published Weekly by Upson Newspapers, Inc. 219 Thomas Street, Thomaston, CA 30286. P: 706-646-2382 Subscription Price: $35 Per Year in Upson County $49 Per Year in State; $59 Per Year out of State Periodicals Postage Pending or Paid at Thomaston, GA Postmaster: Please send address changes to The Upson Beacon, 219 Thomas Street, Thomaston, Ga 30286 Debbie McClain Publisher & Advertising Director ■ dlord@upsonbeacon.com Bridge Turner General Manager & Editor in Chief ■ bturner@upsonbeacon.com Luke Haney Editor & Digital Media Coordinator ■ lhaney@upsonbeacon.com Kensie Adams Marketing & Sales Manager ■ kadams@upsonbeacon.com Mandi Mitcham Advertising Sales Manager ■ mmitcham@upsonbeacon.com lean Render Office Manager & Human Resources ■ jrender@upsonbeacon.com Andrew Carroll Sports Editor ■ acarroll@upsonbeacon.com The Upson Beacon is proudly published for the citizens of Upson County by Upson Newspapers, Inc., locally owned and operated by Debbie McClain and Bridge Turner. Our goal is to produce quality, community-oriented publications of which our readers can be proud. We will attain that goal through diligence, teamwork, and dedication to printing the truth in an accurate, fair, balanced, and objective manner. Policies: Signed letters to the editor are welcomed and encouraged. We do not edit for content, only grammar, spelling, and punctuation when necessary, as designated by Associated Press style guidelines. Unsigned, libelous, or profane letters will not be published. Please limit letters to 400 words or less and to only two letters per month. Liability for errors in advertising will not exceed the space occupied by the error. We reserve the right to edit all submitted materials. Funeral Notices many charitable events to raise awareness for charities such as the March of Dimes. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Edward Eubanks. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Jimmie) Wilson of Thomaston and Denise (David) Neikirk of Milner; son, Greg (Tammy) Eubanks; sister, Rudine Wil son of Peachtree City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, from the chapel of Coggins Fu neral Home. Burial followed at Southview Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, April 22, at Coggins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memo rial donations can be made to Silvertown Baptist Church at 300 Goodrich Ave. W, Thomaston, GA 30286. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Eubank’s family by vis iting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfu- neralhome.com. Coggins Fu neral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family. Mr. James "Jim" Monroe Majors Mr. James "Jim" Monroe Majors, age 85, of Thomas ton, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Majors was bom Oct. 7,1938, in Edison, to the late T. A. Majors Jr. and to the late Ruby Carreker Majors. He served his country in the U. S. Marines, was a business owner in advertising, and was a member of Thomaston First Presbyterian Church. In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wil liam Majors, Harry Majors, and Jack Majors; and sisters, Helen Majors Brand, Vir ginia Majors Brand, and Ruby Jane Majors Bush. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Patricia Bee- land Majors of Thomaston; daughters, Mitzi Kallio of Thomaston, Mimi (Stacy Harris) Majors of Wake For est, N.C., Mia (Steve) Mackey of Thomaston; grandchil dren, Natalie (Cody) Smith, Caitlyn (Trivon Thompson) Kallio, Jacqueline (Chris Hartgrove) Wyatt, Madeline (Thomas Owenby) Wyatt, Cara Mackey, Katherine (Matt Tome) Washburn, and James Alex Mackey; and great-grandchildren, Kae- dan, Emma-Leigh, Raegan, Kennedy, Harvin, Arthur, Gryffin, Amelia, and Teddy (Monroe). Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. from Eastview Cemetery in Zebulon. The family received friends fol lowing the service at Thom aston First Presbyterian Church. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Majors’ family by visiting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfuneral- home.com. Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family. Mrs. Patricia Diane Johnson Mrs. Patricia Diane Johnson, age 60, of Thomas ton, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born July 26, 1963, in Upson County, to the late Edward Cory Slaughter and the late Joyce Ann Taunton Slaugh ter. She was a member of Hendricks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Max "Tracy" Johnson of Thomaston; daughter, Katie Johnson of Thomaston; son, Eddie (Gayla) Singletary of Thom aston; and seven grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 19, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Cog gins Funeral Home. Burial followed at Crystal Hill Cem etery. The family received friends Friday, April 19, at Coggins Funeral Home. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mrs. Johnson’s family by vis iting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfu- neralhome.com. Coggins Fu neral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family. Mr. William Kyle Melton Mr. William Kyle Melton, age 33, of Thomaston, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral services for Mr. Melton were held Saturday, April 20, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home, with Pastor Susan Williams officiating. The family re ceived friends at the funeral home on Friday evening. Mr. Melton was born Jan. 7, 1991, in Thomaston, to William Lawrence "Bo" Melton and Sherrie Barfield. He was a self-employed tat too artist who never met a stranger. He greeted every one with a bear hug and a big smile. His hobbies included ar rowhead hunting and skate boarding. Mr. Melton attended Liberty Worship Center. Survivors include his father, William Lawrence 2122 Hwy 19 N Thoriiaston, Ga Tisie & f\Ue 30286 70G.647.2300 wwvt. Sslartfreajwfauto.cwii CoMfsrtueToOfiVf Safety Alignment $10 Off mum,royal m W BFCoodrich ididiLi;n53 ^tirES l/isit u2 online at 5startireandauto.com "Bo" (Michelle) Melton of Thomaston; his mother, Sherrie Barfield Bennett; three siblings, Zach Melton of Thomaston, Ashleigh Johnson of Columbus, and Tyler Johnson of Louisville, Ky.; his grandfather, Papa Jack Allison of Thomaston; a nephew, Logan Gunn; cous ins, Whitney, Lauren, Step hanie, Robin, and Mary Catherine; and many ex tended family members. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to their favor ite charity. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remem brances may be expressed at fletcherdayfuneralhome.com Mr. George Lee Sizemore, Sr. Mr. George Lee Size more, Sr., age 87, of Thomas ton, died Wednesday, April 17,2024, in Cleveland, Tenn. Mr. Sizemore was born Aug. 12, 1936, in Dekalb County, Ala., to the late George Dewey Sizemore and the late Charlie Buttram Sizemore. He attended col lege at Jacksonville State University, where he played football, then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy as a submariner on the USS Medregal from 1956- 1959- He worked for McDon ald’s Corporation from 1965- 1980 and was a McDonald’s franchise owner from 1980- 2016. Mr. George loved his time with McDonald’s and was the founding member of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia. He was a proud veteran and loved talking about his time in the Navy. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and wife, Martha Joyce Sizemore. He was a great friend, leader, storyteller, and loved his church. He was very hard working and business minded, which he instilled in his children. In addition to his par ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Joyce Sizemore. Survivors include his daughters, Natalie (John) Burns of Cleveland, Tenn., Starla (Doug) Riddick of Thomaston, Jessica (Mur ray) Deen of Thomaston, and Jennifer (Wayne) Roberts of Macon; son, Lee (Vickie) Sizemore of Byron; brother, Charles (Debbie) Sizemore; sisters, Suevilla Pendergrass, Sara Lynn Lindsay, and Sha ron (Charles) Knight; grand children, Ashley (Recie) Austin, Grant (Zena) Steele, Taylor Garza, Cassie Size more, Dekota (Haley) Rid dick, Murray Deen, Jr., Jenna Bette Deen, Trip Rob erts, and Duke Roberts; and great-grandchildren, Isla Austin, Parker Austin, Lana Steele, Keira Steele, and Bay lor Riddick. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial fol lowed in Crystal Hill Ceme tery. The family received friends Sunday, April 21, at Coggins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memo rial donations can be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia, 1160 For syth Street, Macon, GA 31201. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with Mr. Sizemore’s family by vis iting the Coggins Funeral Home website at cogginsfu- neralhome.com. Coggins Fu neral Home in Thomaston has the privilege of assisting the family.
