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Mrs. Sara Deason
Mrs. Sara Deason, age 79, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Abbey Hospice. She was born August 6, 1933 to the late Ermine and Josephine Cartledge Johnson. Mrs. Deason was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle and served the Lord her entire life. She taught Sunday school for many years and was a past president of the WMU. Mrs. Deason was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and ...
Lloyd Madison Lyda Jr.
Mr. Lloyd Madison Lyda Jr., "Butch," 68, of Oxford, passed away May 19.
Barbara Mull Norman
Mrs. Barbara Mull Norman, 61, of Covington, passed away May 20. Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her father Hoyt Mull.
Mrs. Ollie Mae Grant Sams
Ollie Mae Grant Sams, age 86, passed Sunday, May 19, 2013. A visitation will be Thursday May, 23rd at J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home in Covington,Ga. from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30p.m. Graveside service will be held following the visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the Newborn Memorial Cemetery in Newborn, Ga.
Mr. Willie Thomas Jr. (Junior)
Celebration Of Life
Lora Pittman
Mrs. Lora Pittman 90, of Eatonton passed away on May 17. She was born in Covington Feb. 11, 1923 to Zack and Ethel Elliot Patterson.
Stephen Michael Williams
Mr. Stephen Michael Williams, 59, of Covington, died May 14.
Arnold Clayton Maness
Mr. Arnold Clayton Maness, 76, of Covington, died April 29, at Rockdale Medical Center.
Faye Womac
Mrs. Faye Womac, 62, of Covington passed away May 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 16, 1951 in Porterdale and was a lifelong resident of Newton County. Mrs. Womac grew up in the First Baptist Church of Porterdale and worked as a nurse's assistant for many years, her family said she had a caretaker's heart and took great care of everyone. She loved people and loved to talk. Mrs. Womac was preceded ...
Carolyn Nelson
Mrs. Carolyn Nelson, 74, of Oxford, passed away May 2.
Helen B. Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Helen B. Kirkpatrick, 85, of Covington, passed away May 3. She worked in the local textile mills for more than 46 years and was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church.
Hazel Harris Parish
Mrs. Hazel Harris Parish, 88, of Covington, joined her heavenly Father, May 1, peacefully at Abbey Hospice while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Parish was a lifelong resident of Covington and member of the First Baptist Church. She worked briefly, but when her children came along, the decision was made to be a full-time wife and mother. You could often find Mrs. Parish sitting on Floyd Street greeting everyone who came by. Mrs. Parish was ...
George (Skeet) Harper
Mr. George (Skeet) Harper, 93, of Porterdale, passed away April 30. Mr. Harper worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 20 years, before retiring from Hercules, in 1983, after 14 years of service. He was Past Master of the Pace Masonic Lodge No. 558 F&AM, in Porterdale, where he was a member for 60 years. In addition, he was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church.
Stevin P. Herald
Mr. Stevin P. Herald, 49, of McLean passed away April 29 at his residence in McLean, Ill. The son of Darlene Herald Koberlein, he was born September 1963 in Bloomington, Ill. He was a 1981 graduate of Bloomington High School. He was previously employed for the Alamo II Bookstore in Normal, Ill. He had resided in Georgia for the last 10 years where he worked as a librarian. He had a vibrant personality and could ...
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James T. Smith
Funeral info: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:00 O' clock Noon Bethlehem Baptist Church 2177 W. Usher Street Covington, Georgia 30014 Rev. H. K. Benton, Jr., Pastor, Presiding Bishop Dantae Smith, Eulogist Deacon James Thomas Smith Our journey in life begins at birth. The journey for Deacon James Thomas Smith began January 17, 1938, to the parentage of Mr. Johnny B. and Mrs. Mattie Benton Smith of Newton County, Georgia. He was the youngest boy ...
William F. Henry, Sr
William F. Henry, Sr. age 79 of Covington, Georgia. He left his home in Covington and entered into the gates of heaven to be with his Lord & Savior on February 23, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and lived in the Candler and Glenwood area for 50 years. Mr. Henry served his country from 1954 to 1956 in Okinawa, during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents Cornelia Jane and William Harry Henry.
Mrs. Emily Anglin
Mrs. Emily Anglin, age 80, of Covington passed away February 21, 2013. She was born June 27, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Anglin was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was an amazing cook and especially enjoyed baking "Granny's" seven layer chocolate cake for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Louise Moore and her brother Donald Moore.
Gwenda Lou Parker
Ms. Gwenda Lou Parker, 72, of Woodville, Ala., passed away Feb. 14. Ms. Parker was an avid reader and loved crafting and sewing. She served in the U. S. Navy and was a long-time member of AMVETS. Ms. Parker was a die-hard Auburn football fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Lilly Mae Kirk White.
Harris T. Shepard
Mr. Harris T. Shepard, 86, of Mansfield passed away Feb. 19. The son of James and Agnes Shepard, he was born in 1926 in Downing, Wis. Mr. Shepard served his country proudly in the United States Marines Corps during World War II and serving and retiring from the United States Army with a total of 21 years. A devoted family man, he loved being outside working around his farm, being on his tractor and four ...
James "Jim" Thompson
Mr. James "Jim" Thompson, 73, of Covington, passed away Feb. 18. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy Alton Thompson; two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his wife Faye A. Thompson; sons William S. Thompson of Toledo, Ohio, Bart Thompson, Vincent Thompson, both of Panama City, Fla.; step-daughter Sandra and Craig Stevens of Covington; sister Laura Edwards of Thomaston; special grandchildren Garrett Stevens, Mackenzie Stevens; several nieces, nephews and other grandchildren. ...
Mr. Ronny House
Mr. Ronny A. House, age 63, of Porterdale passed away February 9, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1949 in Porterdale, Georgia to James C. and Myrtle Parish House. Mr. House was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. A great sports fan, Ronny enjoyed playing golf and fishing and always enjoyed a cool libation and spending time with his family and friends ...
Mrs. Atra Andrea Montford Bell
Mrs. Atra Andrea Montford Bell was born to the late Mr. Ruford Montford and Mrs. Clara Jenkins on september 4, 1983.
Jack Daniel
Mr. Jack F. Daniel of McDonough passed away Feb. 11 at Rockdale Medical Center. The son of Jim and Ethel Watson Daniel, he was born in 1934 in Porterdale. He was retired from Georgia Power as a claim adjuster after many years of service. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Christine Daniel, and was a loving father and grandfather.
Billy A. Lindsey
Mr. Billy A. Lindsey, 82, passed away Feb. 11 at his home in Covington. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife Frances C. Lindsey, parents Chester Dean and Mary Pauline (Culberth) Lindsey, brothers Reid Lindsey and Terrell Lindsey and brother-in-law Sonny Coady. Mr. Lindsey was a NASCAR fan and loved gardening and spending time with his grandson. He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church for more than 40 years and will be ...
Mrs. Evelyn R. Shaver
Mrs. Evelyn R. Shaver, age 89, passed away February 11, 2013 at The Benton House of Covington. She was born in Knoxville Tennessee to Rufus and Ida Davis on October 18, 1923. Mrs. Shaver was an avid reader, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Shaver, her son, Maurice Shaver and her son-in-law, Eddie Phillips.
Clara Sorrow
Mrs. Clara Kines Sorrow, 94, of Covington, died Feb. 4. The daughter of Rosa Young Kines and Albert Dean Kines, she was born in Walton County in 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband Solomon B. Sorrow and grandchildren Lywanda and Steven.
Mr. Charles Ray Geiger
Mr. Charles Ray Geiger, age 75, of Covington passed away February 8, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. He was born November 25 1937 in Covington to Charles Henderson and Thelma Allen Geiger. Mr. Geiger was a member of North Covington United Methodist Church and was employed with the City of Covington for 43 years serving as one of the first employees of the Building and Zoning Department. He graduated from the Newton County High School ...
Kyle Jacobs
Kyle Jacobs, age 33, of Covington passed away February 7, 2013. He was born February 28, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Conyers. Kyle graduated from Heritage High School and attended Dekalb College for two years. He then decided to pursue a career as a pipe fitter and welder. Kyle was a member of Local 72 where he served his apprenticeship and then went on to work for McKenney's. He was a loving ...
Mr. Danny Hardeman
Mr. Danny Hardeman was born March 21, 1958 in Covington, Georgia to the parentage of Mr. & Mrs. Riley (Sara) Hardeman.
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