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Mr. Linton Gotell
Mr. Linton Gotell passed away April 6, 2013. He was born January 21, 1935 in Jasper County, Georgia to the late Ms. Tessie Williams and Mr. Eddie L. Gotell. He was the first born of five siblings; one preceded him in death, Mr. Richard Williams, Jr., one son-in-law, Mr. Charles E. Bridges, Sr.
Ricky Loyd, Sr.
Mr. Ricky Loyd, age 60, of Covington passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1952 in Porterdale, Georgia. Ricky was a man who enjoyed life, he enjoyed telling a good joke, loved playing golf, fishing, gambling, in fact he had a regular card game daily at 5pm and enjoyed visiting the Covington Pool Room when he could. He was preceded in death by his wife Lynn Hall Loyd, his father Ed Loyd and his sister Linda Loyd Durden.
Ardelia Haulk Bryant
Ms. Ardelia Haulk Bryant passed away April 4, at Rockdale Hospital in Conyers.
Shirley S. Allen Knight
Shirley S. Allen Knight, 76, of Social Circle, died on April 6. She was born in Alabama on June 11, 1936, to Marie and Walker Snow. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her son Mitchell Allen.
Carl Wayne Lewallen
Mr. Carl Wayne Lewallen, 63, of Covington, passed away April 6. He was a Tennessee Volunteers fan and enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing pool and watching WWE wrestling.
Joseph McCord III
Mr. Joseph Pervines McCord III, 74, of Covington, passed away April 6. He loved his family and grandchildren, dearly, and enjoyed going on family vacations. He also loved his Harley and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Pervines McCord II and Pansye Wilson McCord; stepdaughter Cindy Lynn Bunn; stepson Daniel George Wishner; sister Barbara Gibbs.
David Henry Coberth
Mr. David Henry Coberth, 68, of Covington, died April 4, at Newton Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 14, 1944 in Fall River, Mass., to George Horace and Elizabeth Himelspagh Coberth, both of whom preceded him in death.
Ann Spencer
Ms. Ann Elizabeth Irick Spencer of Snellville, died peacefully in her sleep April 5, at The Mews of Social Circle retirement home. She was born on Dec. 23, 1924 on Toler Creek, Ky., to Albert Sidney and Loutisha Keathley Irick.
Rebecca Reagin
Mrs. Rebecca A. Reagin, 66, of Monticello, passed away April 4. She enjoyed crafts, photography, painting and going to yard sales.
Jean Miller
Mrs. Jean Miller, 83, of Covington, passed away April 3. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed watching them play. Mrs. Miller loved spending time with her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Miller; father Walter Bell; mother Cordie (Smith) Bell; step-father Rhodie Bailey; sisters Emma Hawse, Erma Broughman, Beulah Martin; and brothers Averille Bell, Alvie Bell, Roy Bell and Berlin Bell.
Hobert T. L. Davenport
Mr. Hobert T. L. Davenport, 90, of Covington, passed away April 3. Mr. Davenport was born in Blue Ridge, the son of John and Lula (Ray) Davenport, and moved to Covington with his family in 1927. He drove a gas truck while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. One of the highlights of his military career was meeting General George Patton. Before going into service, Mr. Davenport met and married Margie Louise ...
Alex Cooper
Alex Cooper, age 21, of Covington passed away March 29, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10, 1991 and grew up in Covington. Alex was a 2010 graduate of Alcovy High School and currently attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He served his country in the United States Army and was currently employed with Publix in Conyers. Alex was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Frances Minor and Robert and Janet Cooper.
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Joseph M. Isom
Mr. Joseph M. Isom, born in 1923, died Feb. 4. A native of Taft, Lincoln County, Tenn., Mr. Isom was the son of the late Athol Isom and Mildred Commons Isom.
Mrs. Margaret Stowe
Mrs. Margaret Stowe, age 85, of Oxford passed away February 2, 2013 at Abbey Hospice. She was born in Hogansville, Georgia to the late Warner and Ophelia Godfrey Rowe on November 6, 1927. Mrs. Stowe was an avid reader; she enjoyed cooking and was a former member of the Newton General Hospital Auxiliary. She retired from Belk's Department Store and also worked for a number of years at Harper's in Covington as well. A loving ...
Clara Dunevent
Mrs. Clara Dunevent, 82, of Porterdale, passed away on Feb. 1. Mrs. Dunevent retired from Covington Molding after 25 years of service. She loved her family and enjoyed preparing meals and having them over on holidays. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and listening to gospel music. Mrs. Dunevent was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. and Sadie Mae Mask; and brother Ernest Edward Mask. Survivors include her husband John Dunevent of Porterdale; daughters ...
Elsie Mae Hodges Chaplin
Mrs. Elsie Mae Hodges Chaplin, 87, of Stockbridge, died Jan. 31. She was born in Walnut Grove, the daughter of Richard Preston Guthrie and Gaynell Castleberry Guthrie. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Raymond Thomas Hodges and Robert Lee Chaplin, and son Richard Preston Hodges.
Doris Evelyn Byrd
Mrs. Doris Evelyn Byrd, 82, of Covington, passed away Feb. 1, at Newton Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Almon Baptist Church and loved flowers and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Susie Dire; husband Wilbur Byrd; and son Scott Byrd. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Susan and Jimmy Minnick; sons and daughters-in-law Dennis and Robin Byrd, Mike and Diane Byrd, Mark and Sandra Byrd; 12 ...
Pamela Carithers
Mrs. Pam Carithers, 52, of Covington, passed away Jan. 26 at Newton Medical Center. She was born in Cynthiana, Ky., in 1960. She was the owner and operator of Pam Taxi in Covington. She was also of the Christian faith and a member of Trinity Praise Center.
Helen G. Peterson
Mrs. Helen G. Peterson, 98, of Covington and Dunwoody, passed away on Jan. 25. Mrs. Peterson worked in retail sales for Davidson's Department store and eventually became a certified nursing assistant and an ombudsman for area nursing homes. She enjoyed flower gardening and was happily married for 40 years to A. Charles Peterson, who preceded her in death.
Randy S. Banks
Mr. Randy S. Banks, 49, of Covington, passed away on Jan. 23. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Martha Banks, sister Deborah Ann Banks and brothers William Boyd Banks, Bob Banks and Tim Banks.
Mattie Pearl Woods Gaskin
Ms. Mattie Pearl Woods Gaskin passed away on January 15, 2013. She was born on September 24, 1948 to the late Andrew "Blue" and Elnora (Gaither) Woods. Although Mattie was the first born of eleven girls and two boys, her motto was, "I am the first born but I am not the oldest". That is because Mattie had a forever young spirit and a real zest for living life to its fullest. Her father, mother, ...
Darrel "Slick" Hardeman
Mr. Darrel "Slick" Lewis Hardeman passed away on January 21, 2013. He was born on September 14, 1961 in Newton County, Covington, Georgia to the late Mr. Curtis Hardeman, Sr. and Mrs. Mamie Hardeman. He attended Newton County High School. He was baptized at Early Hope Baptist Church at an early age.
Andrew “Jack” Walden
Mr. Andrew "Jack" Walden, 84, of Covington, passed away Jan. 22. He was a dedicated father, devoted husband and loving caretaker to his wife Leola.
Patsy McDonald
Mrs. Patsy McDonald, age 70, of Oxford passed away at her home surrounded by her family Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born August 30, 1942 in Covington to the late John and Mary Ruth Hall Rutledge. A longtime employee of Oxford College Patsy loved her job and the people she worked with over her 28 year career. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. The love ...
Norma J. Travis
Mrs. Norma J. Travis, 80, of Covington, passed away Jan. 15, following a long illness. She and her husband Glenn were active members of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington.
Sara Black
Ms. Sara "Pinky" Black, 62, of Covington, died Jan. 14. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Sara Patton.
Zachery Bernard Robertson
Zachery Bernard Robertson was born to Clyde L Robertson Sr. and Catherine Wright Robertson in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 7, 1956. He accepted Christ as his Personal Savior at a young age and grew in the Lord. He attended Atlanta Public Schools. Zachery enjoyed drawing and playing his guitar. For several years he played in a local band in the Atlanta entertainment arena.
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