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Judith "Judy" Reichart
Mrs. Judith "Judy" Stein Reichart, 72, of Social Circle, died May 21. She was born in Valley Falls, Kan., on Jan. 29, 1941 to Anna Kelly Stein and William B. Stein. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Reichart; and her infant son Robert Brett Reichart.
Jane Sherwood Osborne
Mrs. Jane Sherwood Osborne, 81, of Douglasville passed away May 23. She was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Mansfield, the daughter of Aubra Lee Sherwood and Ruth Campbell Sherwood. Mrs. Osborne graduated from Porterdale High School in 1948. Her sister Patsy said that as a senior, Jane was chosen for all the superlatives.
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 ...
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Thomas Richard Rawlins
Thomas Richard Rawlins, of Social Circle, died February 21, 2009, at the age of 67. Son of the late Thomas E. and Eva Clower Rawlins, he was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Covington, where he was Past Chairman of the Board of Deacons and was currently serving as a member. He also taught Sunday school for the youth and adults, and was a member of the Sanctuary choir. Mr. Rawlins was ...
Holly Nanette Purdy
Holly Nanette Purdy of Covington died Feb. 20 at St. Joseph['s Hospital. Born in Atlanta in 1952, she was the daughter of the late Konrad and Martha Parr Purdy. Miss Purdy was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. After graduation she worked for Delta Airlines as a flight attendant and retired after 31 years of service. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Covington, Athens Junior League and the Covington Garden Club.
Geraldine D. Patrick
Mrs. Geraldine D. Patrick, 74, a lifelong resident of Covington, died Feb. 15. The daughter of the late Van and Cassie Duke, she was born in 1934 in Newton County. Mrs. Patrick was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband E. W. Patrick Jr. and sisters Hazel Dooley and Shirley Boes.
Rudy Max Belk
Rudy Max Belk, of Covington, died February 12, 2009, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 74. Son of the late Gordon Belk, he was a Master Tile Setter, whose work can be seen all over the state of Georgia from universities, to schools, and public buildings around Atlanta. The two works he was most proud of was the Olympic Pool at University of Georgia and the Phoenix Rising in an Atlanta building. Mr. ...
Lucille Maddox Fincher
Mrs. Lucille Maddox Fincher, 82, of Covington, a lifelong resident of the Conyers and Covington area, died Feb. 12. The daughter of the late Jessie and Dollie Mae George Robinson, she was born in 1927 in Rockdale County. Mrs. Fincher was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Conyers. She was a loving mother who raised six children by herself and kept her family close while working as an inspector for Lithonia Lighting. She was preceded ...
Woodrow Wilson, Sr.
Woodrow Wilson, Sr., of Covington, died February 12, 2009, at the age of 93. A native of Dooley County, he was a farmer for 25 years. Mr. Wilson was employed by B.F. Goodrich in Thomaston, GA, for 16 years, F.M.C. in DeKalb County for 17 years, and Printpack in the Carrollton area for 6 years. He attended Christ Cornerstone Church in Covington. Mr. Wilson was a man of integrity, always thoughtful of others, and loved ...
Mollie R. Hinton
Mollie R. Hinton Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home Mrs. Mollie R. Hinton, 83, a longtime resident of Social Circle, died Feb. 11. The daughter of the late Dan and Lena (Etheridge) Rainey, she was born in Walton County in 1925. Mrs. Hinton was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and the Pine Grove Women's Club. Mrs. Hinton was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Jack Hinton. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Ed ...
Charles (C.T.) Bohanan
Charles T. (C.T.) Bohanan, Sr., of Covington, died February 11, 2009, at Covington Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 96. Son of the late Charles and Belle Hollingsworth Bohanan, he served in WWII under Gen. George Patton and was a member and elder of the Covington First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bohanan was also a member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post #32 in Covington, and Past Exalted Ruler and member of Covington ...
Richard Ammons
FUNERAL NOTICE FROM: Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Richard Ammons, of Covington, died peacefully at his home, February 10, 2009, at the age of 89. Born on May 16, 1919, in Greensboro, GA, he was the second of three sons born to Frank and Ida Dolvins Ammons. His earlier schooling took place in Atlanta public schools where he attended David T. Howard School and Booker T. Washington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army ...
James H. Fountain Sr.
Mr. James H. Fountain Sr., 76, of Covington, formerly of Decatur, died Feb. 10. The son of the late George Rains and Rossie Iona Wood Fountain, he was born in 1932 in Lake City, Fla. Mr. Fountain retired from Goldkist after many years of service and was employed with Publix after his retirement. His favorite hobby was spending time with family, especially his grandson. Mr. Fountain proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War.
L. C. ( Clark) Brand
L. C. (Clark) Brand, of Oxford, died peacefully at his home, February 6, 2009, at the age of 86. Son of the late Lyman and Inez Campbell Brand, he was founder of Brand Electric Company. Mr. Brand had a very strong work ethic and stood firm on his beliefs. He enjoyed horticulture, farming and traveling and was a member and Past President of Dekalb Rotary Club where he had perfect attendance for 25 years. Mr. ...
J.C. Maddox
Former State Rep. and attorney J.C. Maddox, 76, of Calhoun, passed away Jan. 29 at Gordon Hospital following a brief illness. He began his law practice as an associate with Ronald F. Chance in 1961 and became a partner in the Chance & Maddox Firm. He was a graduate of Porterdale High School in 1949, West Georgia College in 1956, the University of Georgia in 1957 and John Marshall University in 1961. He also served ...
Warren “Kirk” Kirkland
Mr. Warren "Kirk" Kirkland, 83 of Covington, passed away Feb. 4. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Pratt Kirkalnd. Mr. Kirkland, a former Marine, was a longtime local business owner, Jaycee, Kawanian and Elk. Golf, fishing, gardening and travel were his life's pleasures. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family alike. He ...
Jerry F. McKoon
Jerry F. McKoon, of Augusta, died at his home, February 4, 2009, at the age of 71. Son of the late Fred Albert and Leona Davis McKoon, he was a self employed floor finisher and enjoyed watching TV, reading and in his younger years, enjoyed working on cars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice McKoon. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Tammy Smith of Augusta, Connie and Leonard Burnett of Martinez; sons and ...
Martha Julia Hollis
Martha Julia Hollis, 70, of Social Circle, died Feb. 2. Mrs. Hollis loved antiques and enjoyed working at her booth at the antique mall in Social Circle.
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