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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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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 ...
Lee Glow
Lee Glow, of Newborn, died January 21, 2009, at Dekalb Medical Center, at the age of 35. Mr. Glow was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons fan and enjoyed camping, fishing and attending motorcycle rallies. Survivors include his adopted daughter, Kayleigh Penoyer of Monroe; parents, Howard and Judy Glow of Newborn; grandparents, Geraldine Glow of Newborn, George Newberry of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Elisha and Andrew Banks of Conyers; adopted sister, Amanda Pruiett of ...
Dorothy M. Brown
Mrs. Dorothy M. Brown, 81, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died Jan. 19. The daughter of the late Boyce and Willie Mae (Harper) Johnson, she was born in Newton County in 1927. Mrs. Brown was retired from The Bibb Manufacturing Company where she worked as a spinner. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death ...
Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark
Mrs. Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark, 32, a lifelong resident of Newton County died Jan. 18. She was born in Newton County on June 29, 1976 to Larry and Priscilla (Shannon) Hammonds. Mrs. Clark was a member of High Point Baptist Church and was a loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Brooks Clark of Covington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Priscilla Hammonds of Covington; daughters, Natalie Boutelle of Covington and Brooklyn Clark ...
William Henry Knight
William "Bill" Henry Knight passed away at his home in Port Orange, Fla. on December 29, 2008. Mr. Knight was born on December 31, 1933 in Staunton, Va., the son of James and Mary (Bowen) Knight. He retired in 1972 from the United States Army after serving his country for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling and cooking for friends and family. Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a life time member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Frances C. Lovern
Frances C. Lovern of Oxford, passed away January 17, 2009, at the age of 98. A member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lovern was also active in the Women Circle and the Manning Bible Sunday School Class. She and her late husband, Mr. John Tinsley Lovern, were married 58 years. During their marriage, they traveled to Japan and Germany, but always called Oxford home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John ...
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr.
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr., 66, of Monticello, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home with interment to follow at Stewart Baptist church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 1 6, from ...
Wayne Cribbs Sr.
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr., 66, of Monticello, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home with interment to follow at Stewart Baptist church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 1 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Covington News Jan. 16, 2009
Raymond David Gordon
Mr. Raymond David Gordon, 56 of Covington, died Saturday, Jan. 3. the son of the late William Jesse and Audrey Mae White Gordon, he was born in 1952 in Chatham County. He was a retired cab driver. Mr. Gordon enjoyed singing, poetry, songwriting, telling jokes and fishing. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack, James and Bobby Hampton. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Audrey Cherease and Brian Kincaid; son and ...
Josephine Hyatt
Josephine (Jo) Hyatt, 92, died Jan. 12. The daughter of the late Jeff Hyatt and Julia Sockwell Hyatt, she was born in Newton County in 1916. Miss Hyatt was a member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church where she was a treasurer and son leader. Her entire life was centered on church. Miss Hyatt retired from Macy's after 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Nana Hyatt Cook. She is survived ...
Edison Bedoya
Mr. Edison Bedoya, 49, of Newborn, died Jan. 12. The son of Alfonso and Luzmila Bedoya, he was born in Cali, Columbia. He was a self-employed home painter who loved his family, his children and watching soccer games. Deportivo Cali was his favorite soccer team. He was of the Catholic faith.
Raymond David Gordon
Mr. Raymond David Gordon, 56 of Covington, died Saturday, Jan. 3. the son of the late William Jesse and Audrey Mae White Gordon, he was born in 1952 in Chatham County. He was a retired cab driver. Mr. Gordon enjoyed singing, poetry, songwriting, telling jokes and fishing. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack, James and Bobby Hampton.Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Audrey Cherease ...
Josephine Hyatt
Josephine (Jo) Hyatt, 92, died Jan. 12. The daughter of the late Jeff Hyatt and Julia Sockwell Hyatt, she was born in Newton County in 1916. Miss Hyatt was a member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church where she was a treasurer and son leader. Her entire life was centered on church. Miss Hyatt retired from Macy's after 35 years. She was preceded in death by ...
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