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

Jean Paige Danner &Eddy E. Pugh

Jean Paige Danner, 56, and Eddy E. Pugh, 57, of Covington, died from injuries received in a tragic automobile accident on April 21.

James Stanley Moore Sr.

Mr. James Stanley Moore Sr., 59, of Covington, passed away April 24. Moore was a dedicated employee, for 40 years, at SRG Global. He loved his family, and enjoyed running, playing drums, fishing, going to the beach, woodworking and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Inez (Harcrow) Moore, sister Audrey Barela and brother Dwight Rutledge.

Gracie Lew Whitley

Gracie Lew Whitley of Covington died Jan. 28. The daughter of the late Ernest and Grace Rogers Gober, she was born in 1939 in Covington. Mrs. Whitley was a member of North Covington United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Barnette Whitley. Surviving are daughter Charlotte Parish of Kirbyville, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and close friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Jan. ...

Roger L. Smith Sr.

Mr. Roger L. Smith Sr., 79, of Conyers, died Jan. 21. The son of the late Homer and Ethel Matthews Smith, he was born in Duvall County, Fla., in 1929. Mr. Smith was retired from Eastern Airlines as an inspector and was a member of ...

Bobby Wise, Sr.

Bobby G. Wise, Sr., of Conyers, died January 27, 2009, at the age of 77. Son of the late Louie C. and Estelle May Church Wise, he founded Full Gospel Tabernacle in Blairsville, in 1970, and served as pastor for 13 years. In addition, Mr. Wise served as City Marshall for Blairsville. He served in Korea as SFC with the 2nd Infantry Division, 23rd Regiment. Following his service as post commander for VFW Post 5290 ...

Hattie Ricks

Mrs. Hattie Ricks, 79, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died Jan. 26. The daughter of the late Stafford and Lillian (Evans) Smith, she was born in Newton County in 1929. Mrs. Ricks loved gardening. Mrs. Ricks was preceded in death by her husband James Ricks, daughter Shirley Allen and her parents.

Kenneth Andrew Allan

Kenneth Andrew Allan, 65, of Oxford, passed away Jan. 25. Mr. Allan, born in Norwood, Mass., was a resident of Georgia for 15 years and of Oxford for five years. He was preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Surviving are wife Ruthanne Currier-Allan of Oxford; daughters and sons-in-law Melinda and Dan Munson of Boston, Mass., Meredith and Charles Beaton of Bedford, N.H., Stacy and Tom Keene of McLeansville, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law John ...

Sharon Parris Almand

Mrs. Sharon Parris Almand, 33, a lifelong resident of Covington and Conyers died Jan. 25. She was born in DeKalb County on Dec. 26, 1975 to John and Marie (McDonald) Parris. Mrs. Almand worked as a teller at BB&T. She enjoyed playing tennis and staying in touch with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Almand of Covington; daughters, Ashlee Girdler of Covington, Brooklyne Almand of Covington; son, Jordan Almand of ...

Miss Evelyn Crenshaw

Miss Evelyn Crenshaw, of Covington, died January 24, 2009, at Covington Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 86. Daughter of the late Ralph John and Frances Ivey Crenshaw, she was a lifelong resident of Newton County and assisted with various duties at Berry's Boat Dock for over 65 years. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Melba Crenshaw. Survivors include sister, Catherine Berry of Covington; nephews and niece, Bobby Berry of Covington, ...

Richard Shelton Dudley

Richard Shelton Dudley, of Covington, died January 23, 2009, at Atlanta Medical Center, at the age of 56. Son of the late Grace Elizabeth Teasley Dudley, he was a retired welder and United States Navy veteran. Mr. Dudley enjoyed walking through the community everyday and was a very loving, kind and friendly person. Survivors include his father, Rev. Cecil Dudley of Covington; step-sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Gary Curtis of Covington; step brother and sister-in-law, ...

Eloise Henderson

Eloise Henderson, 75 of Monroe, died on Jan. 21. The daughter of the late Samuel and Thelma Bell Pike, she was born in Bibb County in 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband the Samuel Carson Henderson.

Michele Goudet Wright

Michele Goudet Wright, beloved wife of Mitchell Reid Wright, died January 12, 2009, in Paris France. A graveside service for Mrs. Wright will be held Sunday, January 25, 2:00 PM, at Covington City Cemetery. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home – Covington, GA. 770-786-7062 www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences.

Hulon H. Kitchens

Mr. Hulon H. Kitchens, 87, of Conyers, died Jan. 21. He was born in Newton County in 1921. Mr. Kitchens proudly saved our country in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. Mr. Kitchens was a member of Newton Baptist Church. He enjoyed bird hunting and loved his family. Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Minnie (Parker) Kitchens and wife Fairy Cowan Kitchens. He ...

Katherine E. Holahan

Katherine Engleert Holahan, 89, of North Pointe Assisted Living died Jan. 20 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1919, she was the daughter of the late Andrew John Englert and Helen C. Englert. Mrs. Holahan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Hilltoppers and the Women's Club. She was a homemaker and for many years a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Surviving are ...

Katherine E. Holahan

Katherine Engleert Holahan, 89, of North Pointe Assisted Living died Jan. 20 at AnMed health Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1919, she was the daughter of the late Andrew John Englert and Helen C. Englert. Mrs. Holahan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Hilltoppers and the Women's Club. She was a homemaker and for many years a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

Howard L. Manning

Howard L. Manning, of Covington, died January 22, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 86. Son of the late Posey C. and Frances A. Wimmer Manning, he was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church, where he volunteered to keep the church and cemetery grounds for over 30 years. He joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1945, where he served in World War II on Okinawa, ferrying troops and supplies to the ...

Bertrice Moseley

Bertrice Moseley, age 95, of Covington, passed away January 20, 2009. Born in Ft. Valley, Ga. April 16, 1913 to the late Will Buck Pearson and Clara Jo Slappey Pearson, she was a member of Covington First Baptist Church. Bert loved her 9-Hole Golf Group at Fieldstone Country Club in Conyers, where she played until she was 93 years old. She also loved her "Bridge" friends and her "Lunch Bunch" friends who were most dear ...