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Mr. Jack Eugene Smith, 58, of Shady Dale, died Monday, March 25, at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Clayton Barnette, 73, of Conyers, passed away March 24, after a brief illness. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, gardening, his cats, dining out and the movies.
Lloyd Milas "Bo" Lyda, 26, of Oxford, passed away March 22. He was a 2005 graduate of Newton County High School and attended Georgia Perimeter College after he graduated. He enjoyed fishing, singing and performing in plays. His favorite music was country. He loved animals, especially cats.
Mrs. Betty McKinley Bagwell, 83, of Social Circle, passed away March 21. She moved to Social Circle in 1965 from Decatur. She worked as a cashier for Food Giant Grocery Store and retired after 19 years of service.
Mr. Joe Hoyt Brewer, age 64, of Mansfield passed away March 22, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to James Hoyt and Mae Pitts Brewer on September 3, 1948. Mr. Brewer enjoyed working with his hands and could build anything. He loved spending time with his family and working in his garden.
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 ...
Mrs. Evelyn Childers of Oxford passed away at Newton Medical Center on June 19, 2009, at the age of 77. She was born in Newton County to the Late Travis and Euphie Erma Lunsford Christian. A member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church she attended the Harvesters Sunday School Class, played the piano for the Wednesday night church services and sang in the church choir. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano at Covington ...
Mr. P. W. (Sonny) Pratt Jr. passed away on June 19, 2009 after a battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1936 in Newton County to the late Parks Winfield, Sr. and Emma Thomson Pratt. P. W. graduated from Newton County High School in 1954 and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1958 with a degree in industrial management. While at Tech., he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Phi Kappa ...
Mrs. Deborah Susan Estes Smith (Debbie) age 55 of Covington died June 19, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. Debbie was born in Griffin, Ga. to James H. & Barbara Gardner Estes, who survive her. She was a graduate of Griffin High School Class of 1972. Debbie loved quilting. She made hundreds of quilts giving them away to family and friends. She was the co-founder of Sew-N-Sews quilting group at Mansfield Baptist Church, a place ...
Mr. Hughie "Shane" Simmons age 34 of Covington died Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born in Newton County on November 23, 1974 to Hughie and Kathy (Allen) Simmons. Mr. Simmons worked in the construction industry installing floors. Mr.Simmons is survived by his father: Hughie Edward Simmons of McDonough; mother: Kathy Fuller of Covington; son: Nicholas Simmons; daughter: Nathalie Simmons; step-daughter: Taylor Eaton; girlfriend: Sabrina Harris; sisters and brothers: Stephanie Fuller and Bobby Cox, Corrie ...
Marianne D. Crowe, 79, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, June 21. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years. She is survived by son, Daniel and LouAnn Crowe, Conyers; 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends. Mrs. Crowe was Baptist for all her life and was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary in Conyers. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Green Meadow ...
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 ...
SIMMONS Mr. Hughie "Shane" Simmons age 34 of Covington, GA died Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born in Newton County on November 23, 1974 to Hughie and Kathy (Allen) Simmons. Mr. Simmons worked in the construction industry installing floors. Mr.Simmons is survived by his father: Hughie Edward Simmons of McDonough; mother: Kathy (Allen) Fuller of Covington; son: Nicholas Simmons; daughter: Nathalie Simmons; step-daughter: Taylor Eaton; girlfriend: Sabrina ...
Mrs. Evelyn Childers of Oxford passed away at Newton Medical Center on June 19, 2009, at the age of 77. She was born in Newton County to the Late Travis and Euphie Erma Lunsford Christian. A member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church she attended the Harvesters Sunday School Class, played the piano for the Wednesday night church services and sang in the ...
PRATT Mr. P. W. (Sonny) Pratt, Jr. passed away on June 19, 2009 after a battle with cancer. He was born October 26, 1936 in Newton County to the late Parks Winfield, Sr. and Emma Thomson Pratt. P. W. graduated from Newton County High School in 1954 and the Georgia Institute of Technology ...
Smith Mrs. Deborah Susan Estes Smith (Debbie) age 55 of Covington died June 19, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. Debbie was born in Griffin, Ga. to James H. & Barbara Gardner Estes, who survive her. She was a graduate of Griffin High ...
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 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, 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 ...