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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Mary W. Ellington
Mary W. Ellington of Thomasville, died June 18, 2009, at the age of 92. Mrs. Ellington was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville. Mr. and Mrs. Ellington, who were married for more than 38 years, owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Thomasville. She enjoyed golfing and playing cards with her friends and was an avid gardener. Mrs. Ellington will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was ...
James D. Smith
James D. Smith of Covington, died June 17, 2009, at the age of 29. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baby-sitting, camping, and spending time outdoors. He was also a big fan of Nascar racing. Survivors include his fiancé, Joanna DeFoor; sons, Noah, Jordan; parents, Michael D. and Earlene Miller Smith; sisters and brothers-in-law, Heidi and Brian Swafford of Greenville, SC, Amy and Greg Hardy of Auburn, GA, Audrey and David Leitner of Conyers, Andrea Smith of ...
Cheryl Ann Kennedy
Cheryl Ann Kennedy, 38, of Covington passed away June 13. A Realtor, Ms. Kennedy is survived by her children, Brooke Kennedy, Aaron Kennedy, both of Loganville; mother, Pat Eager of Homer; brother, Mike Jencarell of Auburn; sister, Tina Jencarell and boyfriend, Jason Self of Covington. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville. Funeral services will be held 11 ...
Selena LaMar
Selena Vesta LaMar of Newborn, died June 15, 2009, at the age of 76, following an extended illness. Selena was born December 17, 1932, in Mims, FL, to Homer and Annie Hallum. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl. Although Selena worked various jobs over the years none was as rewarding to her as being a caregiver. First to her children, then in 1970, she was moved to Jasper County to ...
Willie Maude Haymons
Willie Maude Williams Haymons, 87, of Mansfield, died June 15. A native of Telfair County, where she lived most of her life, Mrs. Haymons was the daughter of the late Chester and Maude Locke Williams. She was the wife of the late George Washington Haymons Jr. Mrs. Haymons was an avid gardener, a homemaker and a member of Dodge's Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children Judy Gore of Gray, Lynn Payne of Mansfield, ...
James “Buddy” Price
James "Buddy" Price, 74, of Monroe, died on June 14. The son of the late Brazie W. Price and Linda Nicholson Price, he was born in Cobb County in 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Faye Carter Price and his grandson Paul Autry. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Marcia and Marvin Autry of Monroe; grandchildren Steven Autry of Monroe, Jason Autry of Covington; and great-grandson Lane Paul Autry.
Mrs. Nell Durand
DURAND Mrs. Nell Durand age 74 of Covington died Friday, June 12, 2009. She was born April 14, 1935 to the late Leroy and Tallulah (Queen) McElreath. Mrs. Durand was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, retired from Stanley Proto and after retiring from Stanley she worked for the Newton County School system and retired from there as well. Mrs Durand loved her grandchildren and working in her yard. ...
John O. Shaw, Sr.
John O. Shaw, Sr., former Master of Masonic Masters Lodge #295, died June 11, 2009, at the age of 78. Mr. Shaw lived in Covington, and was a retired brick mason after working in construction for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Smith Shaw; parents, Walter Merrell and Edna Louise Stewart Shaw. Survivors include his sons, John O. Shaw, Jr., of Covington, Michael Wayne Shaw of WI; grandchildren, Jonathan ...
William (Bill) Danes
Danes Mr. William (Bill) Danes, 45 of Jackson, Ga. died June 11, 2009 in Augusta, Ga.. Bill loved his family dearly. He enjoyed NASCAR and his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Bill was predeceased by his father Carl E. Danes and is survived ...
John Johannaber
John Willis Johannaber was born March 17, 1923 in Rockford Iowa. His parents were Etha May Clem and William Frederick Johannaber. He died at home on June 9, 2009. He was a gifted musician, scholar, spiritual leader, world traveler, and family man. As the son of a banker, he grew up in Rockford, Illinois and Casper, Wyoming. He attended Harvard University where he received the calling to be a minister and transferred to the University ...
Mrs. Gussie Mae Beam Knight
Mrs. Gussie Mae Beam Knight of Oxford, died June 10, 2009, at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Newton County, she worked at Bibb Manufacturing for 30 years, before working for Beaver Manufacturing in Mansfield. Mrs. Knight was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Knight; parents, Samuel Augusta and Ada Watkins Beam. Survivors include her sisters, Martha Griffith of Loganville, Lucile McClain of ...
Carson Smith, Jr.
SMITH Mr. Carson Smith, Jr. age 73 of Covington Georgia died on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He was born October 22, 1935 in Scotland County North Carolina to the late Carson O. and Dotty (Goss) Smith Sr. Mr. Smith moved here from Decatur Georgia over 30 years ago. He proudly served our country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve. Mr. Smith was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and ...
Rev. James Paige
Rev. James Paige of Covington, died June 7, 2009, at the age of 78. Rev. Paige previously pastored churches in Jackson, Griffin, and Covington; worked many years in the floor covering business; and was self-employed as owner/operator truck driver for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Paige was a loving father, good provider, and worked hard all his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mae Hendrix. Survivors ...
Claude Phillips
Claude Phillips, of Covington, died June 3, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Claude Phillips and Elsie Foster Helms. An Army veteran, Mr. Phillips was stationed in the Pacific during World War II, and served in Okinawa, Guam, Iwo Jima, and the Philippines. He retired from General Motors Lakewood Plant in 1982 after 27 years of service and for the last few years, he had ...
Barbara Thomas
Barbara Thomas of Covington, died June 1, 2009, at the age of 68. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, cooking, and the mountains. Mrs. Thomas dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin Thomas, III; and parents, Joseph and Ann Smith Mieszalski. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Bell of Monroe; sons and daughter-in-law, Lee and Brooke Smith of Covington, Doug & Tina ...
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