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Edwin Lee Giles

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.

April 13, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Earle Dean Wyant

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.

April 13, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

J.B. Monk Sr.

Mr. J.B. Monk Sr., 90, of Covington, passed away April 12. Mr. Monk enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and going to gospel singings.

April 13, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Brent 'Phil' McGill

Brent "Phil" McGill

April 11, 2013 | | OBITS

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.

April 11, 2013 | Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home | OBITS

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.

April 11, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Ardelia Haulk Bryant

Ms. Ardelia Haulk Bryant passed away April 4, at Rockdale Hospital in Conyers.

April 10, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 10, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 10, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Rebecca Reagin

Mrs. Rebecca A. Reagin, 66, of Monticello, passed away April 4. She enjoyed crafts, photography, painting and going to yard sales.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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Gladys Kitchens

Gladys Partee Kitchens, 81, of Asheville, NC, passed away on July 1, 2009, at John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. Born in Covington, to the late Lester and Ruth Dodson Partee, she worked for Bibb Manufacturing Co., in Porterdale, until her retirement. She was a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church, in Asheville, but also supported many local churches in Covington. Mrs. Kitchens was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald W. Kitchens; sisters, Kate ...

July 02, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Larry Thomas White

Larry Thomas White Lord & Stephens East Athens Larry Thomas White, 61, died June 27. He was known as Papa Bear to his family. Everyone who ever met him knows he was a kind and gentle man. Mr. White was someone who gave unconditionally, even though he had so little to give and he loved greatly. He never wanted for himself and touched ...

July 01, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Neal Bond Fleming

Neal Bond Fleming, 99, of Atlanta, died on June 27. He was a beloved professor, an excellent administrator, a respected minister and an active community volunteer. He was born in Canon in 1910, the 10th child in a family of 12. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1929, then earned two degrees from Emory University (Bachelor of Arts, 1933, and Bachelor of Divinity, 1936), working as many as seven jobs to ...

July 01, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Mrs. Blanche E. (McCord) Alderman

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June 30, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Jewell C. Perkins

Jewell C. Perkins of Covington, died June 21, 2009, at the age of 87. Ms. Perkins enjoyed dancing, particularly to the Tennessee Waltz. She loved animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels. More than anything she loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Ms. Perkins was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Lena Mitchell Brooks; sisters, Lois Tapley, Jackie Hogan; brothers, Charley Jones, Robert Jones. Survivors include her ...