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.

Mr. Michael Smith

Homegoing Celebration

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 ...

Al Alessandri

William L. "Bill" Pratt

Pratt Mr. William L. (Bill) Pratt, 92 of Hendersonville, TN., formerly of Covington died May 29, 2009 in Hendersonville. Mr. Pratt was born in Crawford, Ga. to the late Alan L. ...

John Toner, III

John Toner, III, of Monticello, died May 29, 2009, after a short illness, at Grady Memorial Hospital, at the age of 57. Son of the late Walter John Toner, II, he was a member of the First Methodist Church in Plattsburgh, NY. He was involved in Boy Scouts in his earlier days as well as DeMolay International. Mr. Toner graduated from Beekmantown Central School in 1971, and also attended SUNY in Canton, NY, and Clinton ...

Max Spruill

Max Spruill of Oxford, died May 27, 2009, at the age of 74. Mr. Spruill enjoyed gardening, Nascar racing, and working, but above all he loved his family. Mr. Spruill was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Cash Spruill. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Evans; sons, Stan Spruill, Steven Spruill; granddaughter, Emily Spruill; sisters, Sarah Johnston, Joyce Wilson; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ...

Ross Reeves

Ross Reeves of Social Circle, died May 22, 2009, at the age of 58. Son of the late Hubert Lee and Grace Evelyn Parker Reeves, he was a "people person", who loved talking with his friends, watching Nascar racing, the Georgia Bulldogs, hunting, throwing horseshoes, and cooking on the grill. Mr. Reeves especially loved his grandchildren, Morgan and Melissa Reeves, Lillie Reeves,, Lyla Marie and Katie Lynn Parr. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hester Reeves; ...

Gladys Veale Harris

Gladys Veale Harris of Covington, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Douglas Stevens (Trae) Cash, III. She is survived by her husband, Samuel (Neal) Harris of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Steve Cash, Susan Gilbert and Tim Huffstickler; sons, Bob Harris, Howard Harris, all of Covington; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Betty Walton of Forsyth, Howard and Joyce Walton ...

Octavie Sellers

Octavie Sellers of Covington, died May 22, 2009, at the age of 94. She enjoyed gardening, reading her Bible, and loved attending her churches, Jersey Holiness Church and Conyers Church of God. Most important to Mrs. Sellers was her love of God, and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ephraim Sellers; daughter, Ruth Sellers; sons, Boyce Ray Sellers, William Francis Sellers; grandchildren, Jonathan Sellers, Neal Glenn, Danny ...

Eunice Banks Dobbs

Mrs. Eunice Mae Banks Dobbs, 77 of Covington died May 21, 2009 at Riverside Convalescent Center. She was born in Jasper County to the late Holland and Lurlene Henderson Banks. She was a life long resident of <span style="font-size: ...

Horace "Buddy" Ragsdale

RAGSDALE

Hilda Ann Moon McGiboney

Hilda Ann Moon McGiboney, of Oxford, died at her home, May 16, 2009, at the age of 64. Daughter of the late Huey and Vera Forester Moon, she was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Walton County, loved reading and studying her Bible, and even won an award from Bible study. She enjoyed gardening, doing income taxes, and spending time at the ocean. Mrs. McGiboney was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, ...

M. Grace Grantham

M. Grace Grantham, of Covington, died May 15, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 66. Daughter of the late Junior Elmer Mosher and Margaret Gillespie Henderson, she enjoyed shopping, gardening and crocheting. Mrs. Grantham was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband of 47 years and 8 months, Ralph Grantham of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Eve and James (Jimmy) McDonel ...

Mrs. Carolyn Faye McGill

McGill Mrs. Carolyn Faye (Kelley) McGill age 56 of Porterdale died Thursday, May 14, 2009. She was born in Atlanta Georgia on October 19, 1952 to the late J.C. Kelley and to Blanche (McCord) Kelley. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She helped anyone and everyone that came into her life. She was a light-hearted person who accepted everyone. She will be missed and will be held ...

Mrs. Juanita "Jeannie" Snyder

SNYDER Mrs. Juanita "Jeannie" R. Snyder age 59 of Covington passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born June 9, 1949 in El Paso Texas to Tony and Lydia (Trevino) Singer. Mrs. Snyder attended Canaan Baptist Church and was a volunteer at Repairers of the Breach. She had worked for 12 years at Walmart in Covington before becoming disabled. She enjoyed collecting ceramics and antiques. Jeannie was a loving wife, mother and ...

Robert H. Hawkins

Robert H. Hawkins, of Covington, died May 14, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 87. Son of the late Jessie Clarence and Mamie Stapp Hawkins, he was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Hawkins enjoyed fishing, traveling to Florida and to the mountains, vegetable gardening, and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his sister and brothers, Lena Mae Hawkins Vining, Clarence (Jack) Hawkins, and Charley (Billy) Hawkins. Survivors include ...

Bobby Nichols

Bobby Nichols, a longtime resident of Mansfield, died April 25 at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab. The son of the late Luther Nichols and Ellie Johnston Nichols, he was born in Newton County in 1929. Mr. Nichols owned and operated a barbershop on Ga. Highway 162 for 37 years, was a member of Mansfield United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Gary L. Martin

Gary L. Martin, 42, of Oxford, died May 7, 2009. Son of the late Eddie Michael and Mary Marie Swyers Martin, he enjoyed watching wrestling, and being with his friends in the band, "The Ultimate Addiction". His passion was Harley Davidson motorcycles, working on cars, and his Rottweiler dogs. Most important to him was his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Robyn Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Tabitha Fuller of Covington, Amber and Rusty ...