Obituaries 02-01-24
HERBERT THORNTON
April 7, 1933-Jan. 27, 2024
Funeral services for Herbert Thornton, 90, of Meadville, will be at 11
a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home
in Meadville, with Rev. Tony Mullins officiating. Visitation will be
from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Midway
Cemetery in Meadville.
Born on April 7, 1933 in Meadville to Sidney Thornton and Annie
Thornton, he enjoyed family get-togethers, telling stories from the
past, raising gardens --- not only for his family but for others in the
community --- helping his neighbors, giving to others, watching sports
and living life to the fullest.
He was a Christian man who was a pillar of his family and held close to
his heart the Fruits of the Spirit.
He died on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Julie
Thornton of Rock Spring, Ga., and Gary and Angela Thornton of
Brookhaven; his grandchildren and their respective spouses, Cassie and
Caroline, Burt, Krystie, Garrett and Rachel, Travis, Olivia and Zach;
his great-grandchildren, Bella, Elyse, Addi Grace, Colt, Byrson, Smalls
and Malekai; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other family
members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney Thornton and Annie
Mullins Thornton; his wife of 65 years, Pauline Thornton; his son,
Herbert Noel "Bubbie" Thornton, Jr.; his brothers, Sydney, Rudy and
infant brother; and his sisters, Earnestine McCartney, Mae Ivey, Annie
Laura Summerall, Lucille Leonard, Bessie Higginbotham, Pearl Holland and
infant Imagene Thornton.
Pallbearers will be Travis Thornton, Zach Thornton, Robert Lynn
Thornton, Jerry Ivey, Bobby McCartney and Randy Arnold. Honorary
pallbearers will be James Mullins, James Herring, Dale Bryant, Kimbo
Waguespack and Randy Martin.
The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Midway
Cemetery in Meadville.
To share condolences, visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville is in charge of arrangements.
JANIE MAE COTHREN
June 11, 1938-Jan. 26, 2024
Funeral services for Janie Mae Cothren, 85, of Meadville, were conducted
on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 from Middleton Creek Primitive Baptist Church
in Meadville, with Elder Tom Griffin officiating.
Interment followed in the Middleton Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery.
Born on June 11, 1938 in Amite County to Alvie and Bertha Jackson, she
was devoted to making a home for her five children and husband in her
earlier days. She loved to garden, can vegetables from her garden and
cook for her family. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers and plans,
feeding her hummingbirds and birds, sewing clothing for her children and
loved a good quilting circle.
She loved to attend church services and was an exceptional singer. She
also enjoyed crocheting many hats, dish rags and afghans, many of which
can be found on the pews in her church. More recently, she loved
visiting with her friends at Meadville Convalescent Home, playing Bingo
and loved all things flamingo.
She died on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at Franklin County Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki Jane and Aaron
Lang of Summit, Leigh Ann and Jeff Bein of Smithdale and Marla Diane and
Tracy Martin of Smithdale; her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Lynn and
Lawanna Cothren of Meadville and Charles Davis and Amanda Cothren of
Liberty; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, five
great-great-grandchildren with two on the way and a host of family and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Bertha Jackson; her
husband, Charles Maurice Cothren; and her brother, Douglas Jackson.
Pallbearers were Joseph Cothren, Byron Cothren, Will Bein, Ethan Martin,
Daniel Cothren, Spencer Bowman, Spencer Touchstone and Thomas Greer.
Honorary pallbearers were Bryant Bowman, Ryan Ming, Logan Wilkerson,
Aaron Cooper, Braxton Greer, David Lang, Chance Greer, Alex Cooper,
Austin Greer, Christian Ming, Caden Ming, Robbie Cooper, Blaine Roberts,
Blake Mann and Tucker Cothren.
To share condolences, visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.
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