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

Floyd McGiboney

Mr. Floyd McGiboney, age 77, of Covington, passed away April 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1935 in Covington, Georgia to the late Horace McGiboney and Grace Flanigan McGiboney Dick. Mr. McGiboney was retired from General Motors after 29 years. He loved his family very much and enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends every chance he could. Mr. McGiboney was a handyman and enjoyed woodworking, upholstery, and working in his yard. ...

Mother Mary Joyce Gaither

Celebration of Life

Larry F. Smith

Larry F. Smith of Covington, died April 14, 2009, at the age of 70. Born in Spalding County to the late Jeff and Ina Ruth Kinnett Smith, he served in the Army and the Coast Guard as a radio operator from 1958-1964. Mr. Smith worked for the post office for 8 years. A member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, his music and his church was most important to him. In addition to the mandolin and ...

Oscar Mell Lunsford

Mr. Oscsar Mell Lunsford of North Augusta died April 8. Mr. Lunsford was a native of Covington, a former resident of Orlando, Fla., having made North Augusta his home for the past 14 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Cokesbury Sunday School Class, a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a retired Engineer with Lockheed Martin.

Brenda Fay Yarbrough

Brenda Fay Yarbrough, of Covington, died April 9, 2009, at the age of 66. Daughter of the late Joe and Susie Mae Milligan Ballard, she was a member of Jersey Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, watching NCIS on television and loved her cats. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband, James Adam Yarbrough. Survivors include daughter, Bonnie Lambert of Covington; sons, Billy Yarbrough of Covington, Donnie Yarbrough of Friendship, NY; grandchildren, ...

Joe Brown Piper Jr.

Joe Brown Piper, Jr., 75, of Snellville went home April 8 after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. Mr. Piper was a loving husband, father and grandfather and avid fisherman who will be dearly missed. Mr. Piper was a former member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church in Decatur for 34 years and served faithfully in many capacities, and he was a current member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Snellville. Mr. Piper was retired ...

Lowell Thomas Biddy

Lowell Thomas Biddy, of Covington, passed away April 7, 2009, at the age of 71. He was a member of Covington First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school Administrator, and sang in the sanctuary choir. He was a graduate of Tate High School, Young Harris College, University of Georgia, and Georgia State University. An educator for more than 40 years, Mr. Biddy served several school systems, including Hall, Cobb, Newton, and ...

Sue P. Bridges

Sue P. Bridges of Covington, died April 7, 2009, at the age of 73. Born to the late Allison Marvin and Lucille Pilkington, she spent most of her life working as a legal secretary. Mrs. Bridges was a foster parent who loved her family, her dogs, and she enjoyed reading. Mrs. Bridges taught Sunday School for many years, and spent many hours studying her Bible. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Charles Russell ...

Mr. Ray Smith

SMITH Mr. Ray Smith age 77 a lifelong resident of Conyers died Sunday, April 5, 2009. He was born February 20, 1932 in Rockdale County to the late I.W. Smith, Sr. and Lillian O. (King) Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served our country in the United States Army. He retired after 30 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff from the Rockdale County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed ...

Elizabeth Ann Fountain

FOUNTAIN Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fountain age 76 of Covington, died April 4, 2009. She was born September 26, 1932 in Rutledge, AL to the late James W. and Etta DeLoach Knox. Mrs. Fountain was a member of High Point Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Mr. James H. Fountain, Sr. Mrs. Fountain is survived by her Son and daughter-in-law James H. Jr. and Sarah Fountain of ...

Ray A. Howard

Ray A. Howard, of Covington, died April 5, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 86. Born in Morgan County to the late Horace Littleton and Virtuous Alma Malcom Howard, he had been a resident of Covington since 1968. Mr. Howard was a US Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 87th Division, 3rd Army, under General George Patton in European Theatre during The Battle of the Bulge, where he was awarded ...

Linda Ann Baldwin Walker

Mrs. Linda Ann Baldwin walker died March 20 at Emory University Hospital. The daughter of the late William Babe Baldwin and Exonia Baldwin Whitlock, she was born in 1950 in Walton County, the fourth of 13 children. She was preceded in death by sister Annie Louise and five brothers - Robert, Donald, Kenneth, Dwight and McArthur, and "second mom" Mrs. Alberta Easley. She was a graduate of Carver High School and at an early age ...

Laurie Stone Smith

Laurie Stone Smith, age 88, died at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, WA, on March 12, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, GA on January 9, 1921 to James H. Stone and Laurie Elizabeth Camp. After marrying J. T. Smith, they left their home state in 1956, moving to California, where Mr. Smith was stationed in the Navy. They returned to Georgia in 1987, living on Starr Dial Road in Oxford for twenty years, became ...

Albert B. (Pete) Mask, III

Albert B. (Pete) Mask, III, of Covington, died March 31, 2009, at the age of 52. Born in Fort Knox, KY, to the late Albert Brittin Jr., and Jacquelyn Payne Mask, he spent most of his life in Georgia. He was well known for his antique business in the Atlanta area. Mr. Mask attended Higher Praise Worship Center, and enjoyed listening to gospel music. His grandchildren were the love of his life. Having a green ...

Carol S. Davies

Carol S. Davies of Mansfield, died March 29, 2009, at the age of 72. Born in Spalding County to the late John Mack Jr., and Delila Stiles, she retired after working as a legal secretary for many local attorneys. Mrs. Davies enjoyed traveling, camping, and was a wonderful cook. As a wife, mother and friend, she was greatly loved by all. Survivors include her husband, James C. Davies; son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Connie ...

Mr. Jim Nusser

Mr. Jim Nusser, 67 of Conyers died March 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Nusser was born July 25, 1941 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harley Ray and Florence Sheridan Nusser. Mr. Nusser enjoyed drag racing, fishing and wood working, he also loved to argue about politics and won every argument. His daughter, Tassie Sirmans and a brother, Keith W. Nusser, preceded Mr. Nusser in death. His wife Judith Nusser and four children; Alise ...

George T. Barnes

George T. (Tommy) "Toot" Barnes, born September 25, 1939, died March 28, 2009. He was a brick and block mason by trade for most of his life, but also was a police officer in Porterdale, and served briefly as a security guard. Music consumed the better part of his life, it was his legacy. He will be sadly missed by family and friends alike, but we have the comfort that he is at peace now. ...