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.

Gary L. Martin

Gary L. Martin, 42, of Oxford, died May 7, 2009. Son of the late Eddie Michael and Mary Marie Swyers Martin, he enjoyed watching wrestling, and being with his friends in the band, "The Ultimate Addiction". His passion was Harley Davidson motorcycles, working on cars, and his Rottweiler dogs. Most important to him was his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Robyn Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Tabitha Fuller of Covington, Amber and Rusty ...

Betty Wigley

Betty R. Wigley, 81, of Conyers, passed away May 6. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, L. Carl and Allie Sanders; husband H. Edsel Wigley; son Kenny Wigley; sister Mary Lou Wallace; brother L.C. Sanders Jr.

Stephanie Y. Brown

Stephanie Y. Brown, 52, of Covington, died May 6, 2009. She enjoyed flower gardening and taking care of her cats. Survivors include her parents, Arthur W. and Norma Elise McEwen Brown of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Rick Dutton of McDonough; brothers and sister-in-law, Sam and Karen Brown, Mark Brown, all of Hull, GA. Funeral Services for Ms. Brown will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, 2 PM, at Mansfield United Methodist Church, with ...

Maxine Kendrick

Maxine Kendrick, 77, of Decatur died May 5 of Cancer at Social Circle Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Decatur First United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters Marynell Ford of Covington, Marie Minter of Winston Salem, N.C., Charlotte Giffin of N. Augusta, S.C.; son Jerry Kendrick of Rocky Mount, Va.; sister Gladys Ray of Onley, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at Decatur First ...

Freda Rose Bailey

Mrs. Freda Rose Bailey died April 20. the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred (Emily Henry) Rose, she was born in Brandon Hill, Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies in 1931. Raised and educated in Jamaica, Mrs. Bailey was an active member of the East Queens Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Lloyd Bailey. Mrs. Bailey was very proud of her only child, her daughter Sonia. Mrs. Bailey was ...

Burris B. Snow, Jr.

Burris B. Snow, Jr., of Porterdale, died April 30, 2009, at Sacred Journey Hospice, at the age of 82. Born in Columbus, GA, to the late Burris B., and Lucille Goodman Snow, he was raised in Macon and in 1944 moved to Porterdale, where he lived the rest of his life. Mr. Snow was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church, was retired from Bibb Manufacturing Co. and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He was ...

James E. (Cotton) Edge

James E. (Cotton) Edge, Jr., of Covington, died April 29, 2009, at the age of 64. Son of the late James E. Edge, Sr., he enjoyed racing and working on and painting cars. Mr. Edge will be remembered as a devoted son, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his daughter, Abbie Edge of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Donna Edge of Covington; grandchildren, Cpl. Nicole Palmerton Bishop and Jason Bishop, Keleigh Millett, Neyland Cotton McGhee; ...

Vera Weaver Fletcher

Mrs. Vera Weaver Fletcher died April 21 in Walton County. The daughter of the late John Henry and Nina Weaver, she was born in 1934 in Newton County. She was raised and educated in Newton County, graduating from Washington Street High School in 1954. Mrs. Fletcher joined Early Hope Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and Mother Board and was president of the Program Committee. She married Mr. Eugene Fletcher in 1957. ...

Mrs. Dawn Edwards

EDWARDS Mrs. Dawn Edwards age 48 a lifelong resident of Covington died Monday, April 27, 2009. She was born in Newton County on July 18, 1960 to the late Hugh and Lois (Burney) Edwards. She worked 8 ½ years for Motion Industries, currently as the warehouse manager. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and loved Nascar racing. Mrs. Edwards is survived by son: ...

Dale Hodge

Dale Hodge, 50, of Covington, died April 21, 2009, at Embracing Hospice, in Snellville. Mr. Hodge owned and operated Diversified Hydraulics for 10 years. He was an avid UGA football fan, and enjoyed restoring older cars. He coached youth baseball and softball for his children for 13 years. Mr. Hodge was a loving and devoted husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Susan M. Hodge; daughters, Heather Marie Hodge, Melissa Ann Hodge, Sara Nicole Hodge; ...

Addysen Faith Hall

Little Addysen Faith Hall died April 18, 2009, at Rockdale Medical Center. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her parents and family. Survivors include her parents, Jonathan Kyle and Christina Michelle Johnson Hall of Social Circle; maternal great-grandmother, Mattie Shepherd of Covington; maternal grandparents, Wesley and Kathy Johnson of Covington; paternal great-grandmother, Miriam Hall of Oxford; paternal great-grandparents, T.A.and Eleanor Haney of Covington; paternal grandparents, John and Annette Hall of Rutledge; uncles, ...

Kathleen Edna Davis

Kathleen Edna Davis Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, Fernandina Beach, Fla. Kathleen Edna Davis, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. passed away on April 16 at her home. Daughter of the late Ernest P. Davis, Sr. and Edna Mizell Davis, she was born on November 19, 1919 at Orange Bluff, Fla.; but her first memories were of Crandall, a now ...

Herman Cobb Jr.

Mr. Herman "Pipe" Cobb Jr. of Covington, died April 9. The son of Mrs. Mildred Belcher sims and the late Herman Cobb Sr., he was born in Newton County in 1955. Mr. Cobb was a graduate of Newton County High School and a member of James Paschal Baptist church. Following in the footsteps of his daddy, Mr. Cobb entered the grading business at an early age. He was a heavy equipment operator for Sims Excavating ...

Ruby M. Fuller

Ruby M. Fuller of Decatur, died April 15, 2009, at the age of 79. Mrs. Fuller was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and lived most of her life in Porterdale and Covington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy P. Fuller; and parents, Charley Reed and Elma Ellis Middlebrooks. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Steadham; son, Michael Steadham; sister, Mattie M. Bowden, all of Covington; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. ...

Stephen E. Tyler

TYLER Mr. Stephen Eugene Tyler age 51 of Conyers died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He was born in Tampa, Florida on March 5, 1958 to Carson and Ramona Tyler. He proudly served our country in the United State Marines and worked in the construction industry. He is survived by wife: Mayra (Enquris) Tyler of Stockbridge; daughter: Brittany Tyler of Stockbridge; parents: Carson and Sherry Tyler of Conyers and Ramona Newsom ...