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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Floyd McGiboney

Mr. Floyd McGiboney, age 77, of Covington, passed away April 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1935 in Covington, Georgia to the late Horace McGiboney and Grace Flanigan McGiboney Dick. Mr. McGiboney was retired from General Motors after 29 years. He loved his family very much and enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends every chance he could. Mr. McGiboney was a handyman and enjoyed woodworking, upholstery, and working in his yard. ...

Mother Mary Joyce Gaither

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Jean Paige Danner &Eddy E. Pugh

Jean Paige Danner, 56, and Eddy E. Pugh, 57, of Covington, died from injuries received in a tragic automobile accident on April 21.

James Stanley Moore Sr.

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

Dr. Betty June Cottrell Hull, 83, of Covington passed away on April 6.

Barry Lynn Dunn

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

General Jackson "Jack" Carnes, 87, of Covington, passed away April 22.

Jack Porter Atkinson Jr.

Mr. Jack Porter Atkinson Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at University Hospital, Augusta, April 22 following an illness of several weeks.

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.

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.

Roy Lee Osborn

Roy Lee Osborn of Covington died Jan. 13 at Gwinnett Medical Center. The son of Charlie T. and Ella G. McCord, he was born in 1936 in Jersey. Mr. Osborn was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially fishing and watching his grandson Brayson play baseball and having his granddaughter Kyleigh cook him French fries. He was a very giving and humble man. There was never a ...

Merle Hays Prosser

Mrs. Merle Hays Prosser, 96, of Mansfield, passed away Jan. 10. She was a member of Luther Hays Presbyterian, in Hayston, both named after her forbears. Mrs. Prosser and her husband Anson, owned and operated Prosser Variety Store, in Mansfield, for more than 25 years. She enjoyed reading, writing, solving crossword puzzles, meeting new people and visiting with old friends when they came into their store.

Mr. Willie James Richards

Mr. Willie James Richards was born January 24, 1943 to the late Mr. & Mrs. John Wesley (Annie Lavaughn) Richards Sr. in Jasper County; he was one of six children, three brothers and two sisters. Two brothers preceded him in death, Eddie Willis and John Wesley Jr. Growing up in Jasper County, he attended the Jasper County Schools. In 1964, Willie united in holy matrimony to Ms. Carrie Ann Battle; they were blessed with two children.

Joe Burnice Clark

Joe Burnice Clark of Monticello died Jan. 10 at The Mews in Social Circle. He was born in 1915 in Hardin, Mo., the son of Joseph Gordon and Bertha Minnie Kallenberger Clark. Mr. Clark graduated from the University of Colorado with a master's degree and taught Industrial Arts for 35 years in Florida.

Mary Kitchens Lassiter

Mary Kitchens Lassiter, 86, of Covington, passed away Jan. 9, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living, in Gainesville. Mary was born in 1926 in Newton County, the daughter of Thomas Watson and Genie Strickland Kitchens. A dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, she loved cooking and taking care of her family. Mrs. Lassiter was preceded in death by her husband James William (Bill) Lassiter, brother Watson Harvey Kitchens and sisters Mildred Watkins and Ora Mae Short. Survivors ...

Ellen Wright

Mother Ellen Wright was born on July 26, 1930 to the late Mrs. Essie King and Mr. Walter Leslie in Walton County.

Bill Hinton

Mr. William (Bill) Hinton, 73, of Collinsville, Miss., died on Jan. 4. He was born in Jersey in 1939, the son of Cora Knight Hinton and William Allen Hinton. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Hinton and sisters Ruby Dell Bryan and Alline Johnson. Surviving are sister and brother-in-law Donnie and Roy Conner of Monroe; nieces LeAnn Hart and Becky Teague; nephews Terrell Bryan and Ferald Bryan, Ph.D.; great-niece and -nephews Amanda ...

Marian Eloise Davis

Mrs. Marian Eloise "Weesie" Davis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, died peacefully Jan. 6. She was born in 1928 to Carl and Lois Cogburn in Marietta. She grew up in Jasper and graduated from Pickens County High School in 1945. She graduated from North Georgia College in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in biology and physical education.

Quida Smith

Smith Quida Smith, of Covington passed away January 7, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1935 in Covington to the late Ben and Viola Sharp Aiken. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her first husband Dewitt Talmadge Hamlin Sr. and her second husband Richard Smith and her son Robert Michael Hamlin. ...

Doris Snell

Mrs. Doris Simpson Snell, age 88 of Covington, GA passed away January 6th, 2013. She was born on December 3rd, 1924 in Gwinnett County; Ga. Mrs. Snell was the daughter of William T. Simpson and Lily M. Simpson, of Gwinnett County, GA. She is survived by her three children Dianne S. Banner and husband William R. Banner of Sandy Springs, GA, Barry E. Snell and wife Dorothy G. Snell of ...

Jack McMichael

Jack Lawrence "Larry" McMichael, 64, of Greensboro, died Saturday, Dec. 29, at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon. He was born in Porterdale in 1948, the son of the late William Robert "Bill" McMichael and Lucille Kitchens McMichael. Mr. McMichael grew up in Covington, graduating from Newton County High School in 1966.

Anthony John Drewry

Anthony John Drewry of Covington, passed away January 4, 2013, at the age of 73. He led a charmed life. Among his many achievements, he was a Captain in the US Air Force, received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the Vietnam War, flew as a Captain for

Cora Hays Dennis

Cora Hays Dennis, of Mansfield, passed away January 4, 2013, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian H. (Bow) Dennis; and parents William Penn and Irene (Goins) Hays.

Sheila Bates Adamson

Sheila Bates Adamson went to be with her Lord and Savior Dec. 27. Mrs. Adamson was born in 1949 in Covington and attended Newton High School where she was active in many school and extracurricular activities. She attended and graduated from the University of Georgia. In the late 1970s she and her husband John opened Canterbury Antique Reproductions Ltd. Mrs. Adamson was preceded in death by her husband John Randal Adamson III, her parents Rosa ...