Jean Paige Danner, 56, and Eddy E. Pugh, 57, of Covington, died from injuries received in a tragic automobile accident on April 21.
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.
Dr. Betty June Cottrell Hull, 83, of Covington passed away on April 6.
With great sorrow, the family of Barry Lynn Dunn, announces his passing on April 23. He was the son of Samuel Smith and Lessie (Yelverton) Dunn, born Oct. 15, 1927, in Jackson, Tenn., and moved to Atlanta soon after his birth. He grew up in West End, attended Tech High School, and was baptized and spent his youth at Gordon Street Baptist Church. He was a member of what is now called the "Greatest Generation," ...
General Jackson "Jack" Carnes, 87, of Covington, passed away April 22.
Mr. Jack Porter Atkinson Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at University Hospital, Augusta, April 22 following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. J.B. Monk Sr., 90, of Covington, passed away April 12. Mr. Monk enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and going to gospel singings.
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Mrs. Lelia Ruth Hebert, of Porterdale, died April 16 at Newton Medical Center. The daughter of George and Lucille Smith, she was born in 1930 in Conyers.
Mr. James C. Corry of Covington, 85, passed away April 16.
Mr. Brad Curtis Boling of Covington passed away April 17 at his residence.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Mason, 70, of Covington passed comfortably at her home April 14.
Mr. Edwin Lee Giles, 66, of Covington, passed away April 10. Mr. Giles attended First Presbyterian Church, in Covington. He was a friendly, caring man who never met anyone he didn't call a friend.
Mr. Earle Dean Wyant of Oxford, passed away April 11, at Rockdale Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 15, 1931 in Elmhurst, Ill., to Kenneth and Bernice Hanan Wyant.
Mr. J.B. Monk Sr., 90, of Covington, passed away April 12. Mr. Monk enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and going to gospel singings.
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 ...
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 ...
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 "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 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., 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 ...
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
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 (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 ...
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.
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 (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 ...
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. <font face="Times New ...
Charlotte Laudermilk, of Social Circle, died January 12, 2009, at Emory University Hospital, at the age of 58. Born in Fulton County to the late Gordon and Lola Brown Bennett, she had lived in Walnut Grove and Social Circle since 1973 and along with her husband, was a member and greeter of Central Community Church. Mrs. Laudermilk enjoyed making crafts and jewelry and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. ...
Mrs. Leslie (C. B.) Watts, known by many as Mama Watts, of Covington, died January 8, 2009, at the age of 97. Daughter of the late Bob Frank and Tessie Mae Gaston Harper, she was a lifelong resident of Newton County and was co-owner and operator of Watts Grocery with her late husband, Daniel Leslie Watts from 1959-1974. Mrs. Watts was a charter member of Gospel Tabernacle, formerly The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, ...