Fletcher-Day Funeral Home, Inc.

03/16/2026

Mr. Jack T. McDonald, Jr.

Mr. Jack T. McDonald, Jr., a well-known body repairman, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Harborview Healthcare in Thomaston, Georgia. He was 80.

Born on August 21, 1945, in Upson County, GA, Jack dedicated much of his life to his craft and his passions. Jack’s career spanned many years as the owner and operator of McDonalds Body Shop. Later, he continued his work at Steve Hannah's Body Shop, where his skills and dedication were greatly appreciated. He was known not only for his professional abilities but also for the care and attention he gave to every job.

He graduated from R.E. Lee Institute in 1963 and attended Upson Tech, gaining knowledge that helped him in his trade. Outside of work, Jack enjoyed a variety of hobbies that brought him joy and connected him to others. He was an avid fisherman who cherished time by the Flint River, a place he loved deeply. Music was another big part of Jack’s life. He played guitar in several local bands and had a true passion for music that resonated with many who knew him. Jack was a member of Thomaston First Methodist Church.

Jack is survived by his former wife and caregiver, Cheryl Pharr McDonald; daughter, Elisabeth "Beth" McDonald of Marietta; son, Sam McDonald of Thomaston; and a step daughter, Lisa Sikes of Macon; and two grandsons, Gabe and Julian Bernardino.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jack T. McDonald, Sr. and Mary Fowler McDonald; his wife, Debra McDonald; a daughter, Amy McDonald, and a brother, Jeff McDonald.

A graveside service to honor Jack's life will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 PM, at Upson Memorial Gardens. Rev. Bob Wilson will officiate, and the family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions in memory of Jack to Trinity Baptist Church, 410 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA or to a charity of the donors choice.

Jack T. McDonald, Jr. lived a life marked by hard work, love for his family, and a deep connection to the outdoors and music. His memory will be treasured by all who knew him.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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03/13/2026

Mrs. Sara Joe McRee Steele Kelly

Mrs. Sara Joe McRee Steele Kelly passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 at the age of ninety-one. She was born in Thomaston on October 4, 1934 to Sara Vining McRee (Thomaston) and Joe Boyd McRee (Watkinsville).

She is survived by her husband Ed Kelly (Thomaston), her brother Robert (Bob) McRee (Bozeman, MT), and her two children, Juli Steele Lloyd (Thomaston) and Clarence (Chip) Errell Steele III (Beaufort, SC). She is also survived by six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Sara Joe was a medical technologist in Atlanta before marriage and was well known in Thomaston for her gift shop of many years, Southern Memories, LTD.

She travelled extensively with her son and family in Europe keeping journals and scrapbooks of her travels. Her hobbies included counted cross-stitch, gardening, primitive-style decorating, growing antique roses, watching old movies, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Sara Joe built two houses in Thomaston plus two authentic log cabins out of old to***co barns. She made many memories in the 1960's and 70's on the family houseboat on Lake Lanier and family cabin at Bear Paw Resort in North Carolina.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Edwin Lamar Kelly, at the age of 89. Her decline and illness in the past months was sudden and she will be missed greatly by all.

Her memorial monument will be at South View Cemetery in the McRee-Vining family plot.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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03/11/2026

Today we celebrate Funeral Director Day and recognize the dedication, compassion, and service of those who care for families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

At Fletcher-Day Funeral Home, we are proud to honor Bob Fletcher, Darren Day, and Troy Chaney for their unwavering commitment to serving our community with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Every day they work behind the scenes to guide families through loss, helping them honor their loved ones and celebrate meaningful lives.

Funeral service is more than a profession, it is a calling. It requires compassion, patience, and a deep commitment to helping others when they need it most.

Please join us in thanking Bob, Darren, and Troy for the care and support they provide to families and our community.

03/10/2026

Mr. James David Gordon, Sr.

James David Gordon, Sr., 97, of Decatur, Alabama, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born February 18, 1929, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Howard Henley Gordon and Ethel Hindle Gordon. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond in 1947 and went on to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1951. While at Virginia Tech, he served as Drum Major of the Corps of Cadets Band and participated in the ROTC program.

After college, Jim was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and served in the Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery from 1951 to 1953. During his service, he was stationed in New York and in Germany and was later promoted to First Lieutenant.

Following his military service, he began his career in the agricultural industry, first working for John D. Hindle, Inc., a farm machinery dealership, and later for General Motors Acceptance Corporation. He joined Allied Chemical Corporation in 1955, working in nitrogen sales across Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

In 1959, he joined Gold Kist, Inc., the Atlanta-based farm supply and agricultural marketing cooperative, where he built a long and successful career that spanned more than three decades. During his time with Gold Kist, he held numerous leadership roles, including Regional Sales Manager for fertilizer, Plant Food Division Manager overseeing fertilizer procurement, production, and sales, Crops Division Manager responsible for fertilizer, chemicals, and seed, and Northwest Division Manager overseeing production, distribution, and retail sales. He retired from Gold Kist in 1990.

Jim was active in agricultural and industry organizations throughout his career. He served as President of the Georgia Plant Food Educational Society, the Alabama Soil Fertility Society, and the Alabama Council of Farmer Cooperatives. He also served on the boards of The Fertilizer Institute, Farmers Chemical Association, and CF Industries.

In retirement, he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He was known as a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Christine Howell Gordon; his sons, James David Gordon, Jr. (Cindy) and Joseph Howard Gordon (Shannon); his daughter, Julie Gordon (Paul Wefald); and his grandsons, Kristopher Lane Hague, Jackson Wesley Gordon, and Carter “Duck” James Gordon.

A private graveside service for family members will be held March 12, 2026, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston, Georgia.

Jim will be remembered for his kindness, quiet leadership, and deep love for his family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Decatur, Alabama.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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03/08/2026

Mrs. Kimberly "Kim" Davis Pittman

Mrs. Kimberly "Kim" Davis Pittman, age 66, of Molena, GA, died Saturday, March 7, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Pittman will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Pittman was born in Thomaston, GA, on January 11, 1960 to the late Sammie Davis and the late Linda Latimer Davis. She enjoyed needle point, puzzles, and coloring books. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Pittman, and a sister, Rhonda Davis Lane.

Survivors include two daughters: Heather (Coley) Wilson of Molena, GA, and Samantha (Samuell Minniefield, Jr.) Pittman of Stockbridge, GA; her mother: Donna Davis; three sisters: Tracey Davis and Kasey (Kareem) Thomas, both of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Stacey (Rob) Bartlett of Gay, GA; a brother, Todd (Adriean) Childree, of Thomaston, GA; and four grandchildren: Landon Wilson, Samuell Minniefield, III, Samari Minniefield, and Samara Minniefield.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Shepherd Center Foundation, ATTN: Dean Melcher, 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, or online at www.foundation.shepherd.org.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may shared at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/28/2026

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02/22/2026

Mr. Wayne Jackson Jones

Mr. Wayne Jackson Jones, age 74, of Molena, GA, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Jones was born in Atlanta, GA, on March 2, 1951, to the late Thomas Hale Jones and the late Joyce Eldora Watson Jones. He served his country in the US Army and was retired from Polaroid in Logistics.

Mr. Jones is survived by two daughters: Amanda (Daniel) Mukahirn of Molena, GA, and Stephanie Jones of Grantville, GA; four grandchildren: Aubrey Wood, Jaxson Mukahirn, Zadie Mukahirn, and Motley Mukahirn; one great grandchild, Yeli Gonzalez; and four brothers: Don Jones, Gary Jones, Terry Jones, and Glenn Jones.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/22/2026

Mr. Neal Edmond Nesbit

Mr. Neal Edmond Nesbit, age 59, of Columbus, GA, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence.

Graveside memorial services for Mr. Nesbit will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 1:00 PM, in the Norcross City Cemetery, Norcross, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, February 26, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home in Thomaston.

Mr. Nesbit was born on May 7, 1966, to Harriett Cosey Nesbit and the late Grayle S. Nesbit, Jr. He was a 1984 graduate of Stone Mountain High School, and he earned a BS degree in marketing from Georgia Southwestern. He was employed with Sears Roebuck Company as a district manager for many years and later was employed with Wiley Sanders Trucking Company as an over-the-road driver.

In addition to his father, Mr. Nesbit was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Nesbit. He is survived by his wife, Kristi Lastinger Nesbit of Columbus; his mother, Harriett Nesbit of Thomaston, and two daughters: Anna Nesbit of Milton, FL, and Zoe Griffiths of Pensacola, FL. His Godparents, Marshall and Gerri Casse of Waynesville, NC, also survive.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to First Methodist Church, PO Box 707, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/18/2026

Mrs. Gene H. Johnson

Mrs. Gene H. Johnson, age 90, of Thomaston, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Griffin.

Born on July 24, 1935, in Griffin, Georgia, Gene enriched the lives of those around her through her unwavering commitment to family, education, and community service. Gene was a proud graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she fostered lifelong friendships and connections as an active alumna of the Gamma Alpha chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity.

In addition to her roles within her family, Gene was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Thomaston, where she attended the Paul Schumacher Sunday School Class and served as a past president of the United Methodist Women. Her commitment to service extended beyond the church, as she was a 69 1/2 year member and past regent of the John Houstoun Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, highlighting her dedication to preserving history and heritage. Gene’s passion for gardening was evident in her involvement with the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, of which she was both a former member and past president. She was also recognized as a life member of the Upson Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, volunteering her time as a "Pink Lady". Additionally, she contributed to the culture and history of her community as a member of the Upson Historical Society.

Throughout her life, Gene exemplified the qualities of a devoted daughter, sister, loving mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. She is survived by her three sons, David Lowell (Joyce) McSwain of Thomaston, Mark Wayne (Lori) McSwain of Thomaston, and Thomas Eugene (Pam) McSwain of Valdosta. Gene also leaves behind two step-sons, Gregory (Carol) Johnson of Morgan Hill, California, and Kristopher (Lee) Johnson of Mount Airy, Maryland. Her legacy continues through her eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Gene is predeceased by her parents, Sidney Wayne Hempstead and Doris Kissinger Hempstead, her husband, Leon Darrell Johnson, her sister, Joanne Hempstead Stanfill, and the father of her sons, Clifford Lowell McSwain. Her kindness, wisdom, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Johnson’s influence will forever resonate within her family and the community she so fervently served.

A funeral service for Gene will be held on Saturday, February 21, at 2:00 PM, at Thomaston First Methodist Church. Rev. John Halley will officiate, and interment will follow at South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the church fellowship hall.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Thomaston First Methodist Church, P.O. Box 707, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/12/2026

Mr. James W. "Jimmy" Ellington

Mr. James W. "Jimmy" Ellington, age 91, of Thomaston, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Mr. Ellington was born in Thomaston, Georgia, on September 29, 1934, a son of the late James Henry Ellington and the late Mattie Baggarly Ellington. He served in the Army National Guard. He worked many years as a life insurance agent. He was an assistant magistrate judge for Upson County and later served as interim magistrate judge. He enjoyed raising, training, and showing Tennessee Walking horses. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Milner Baptist Church.

Mr. Ellington is survived by his daughter, Lezlie (Pete) Hudson of Butler; his son, Dr. Brad (Carolyn) Ellington of Milner; his brothers, Harvey Ellington of Thomaston and Ronald (Theresa) Ellington of Macon; his seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Roger) Welch of Mauk, Angel (Clayton) Stucker of New Mexico, Peter (Libby) Hudson, Jr. of Madison, Casey (Brian) Baker of Warner Robins, Felicia (Michael) Robinson of Byron, Rev. Micah (Sarah) Ellington of Pooler, and Caleb (Brooke) Ellington of Baxley; his seventeen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Erma Jean Alsobrook Ellington, his daughter, Cassandra Faith Ellington, and his sister, Kathy Maddox.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Ellington will be held on Saturday, February 14, at 2:00 PM, at South View Cemetery. Dr. Brad Ellington will officiate, and the family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Milner Baptist Church, 107 Pecan Drive, Milner, GA 30257.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/10/2026

Mrs. Cherrye Estelle McGee Witte

Mrs. Cherrye Estelle McGee Witte, age 82, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her residence.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 PM in Upson Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Witte, daughter of the late Albert Adams (Mac) McGee and the late Eula Goolsby McGee, was born in Upson County on July 21, 1943. She earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from Berry College in Rome, GA, where she majored in Home Economics, English, and Speech. Mrs. Witte taught in Suwannee and Rome before returning to Thomaston to teach 6th grade at Rock Hill School and later at Upson-Lee Middle School where she retired. She was responsible for securing grant money to establish a community computer lab at the Thomaston- Upson Recreation Department. Mrs. Witte was a member of the Baha'i Faith.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Witte was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Franklin "Opie" Witte. She is survived by a sister, Louise Gayle McGee of Yatesville.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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02/04/2026

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