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

Celebration of Life

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.

Former Newton County legislator passes

Otis Spillers, of Covington, died April 14, 2009, at Piedmont Hospital, at the age of 90. Born in Roberta, GA on February 12, 1919 to J. D. Spillers and Verna Hartley Spillers, he lived and worked on a farm until he graduated high school in 1935, then moved to Covington to work for Pratt Lumber Company. In 1939, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in World War II for 4 years. After his discharge ...

Larry F. Smith

Larry F. Smith of Covington, died April 14, 2009, at the age of 70. Born in Spalding County to the late Jeff and Ina Ruth Kinnett Smith, he served in the Army and the Coast Guard as a radio operator from 1958-1964. Mr. Smith worked for the post office for 8 years. A member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, his music and his church was most important to him. In addition to the mandolin and ...

Oscar Mell Lunsford

Mr. Oscsar Mell Lunsford of North Augusta died April 8. Mr. Lunsford was a native of Covington, a former resident of Orlando, Fla., having made North Augusta his home for the past 14 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Cokesbury Sunday School Class, a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a retired Engineer with Lockheed Martin.

Brenda Fay Yarbrough

Brenda Fay Yarbrough, of Covington, died April 9, 2009, at the age of 66. Daughter of the late Joe and Susie Mae Milligan Ballard, she was a member of Jersey Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, watching NCIS on television and loved her cats. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband, James Adam Yarbrough. Survivors include daughter, Bonnie Lambert of Covington; sons, Billy Yarbrough of Covington, Donnie Yarbrough of Friendship, NY; grandchildren, ...

Joe Brown Piper Jr.

Joe Brown Piper, Jr., 75, of Snellville went home April 8 after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. Mr. Piper was a loving husband, father and grandfather and avid fisherman who will be dearly missed. Mr. Piper was a former member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church in Decatur for 34 years and served faithfully in many capacities, and he was a current member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Snellville. Mr. Piper was retired ...

Lowell Thomas Biddy

Lowell Thomas Biddy, of Covington, passed away April 7, 2009, at the age of 71. He was a member of Covington First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school Administrator, and sang in the sanctuary choir. He was a graduate of Tate High School, Young Harris College, University of Georgia, and Georgia State University. An educator for more than 40 years, Mr. Biddy served several school systems, including Hall, Cobb, Newton, and ...

Sue P. Bridges

Sue P. Bridges of Covington, died April 7, 2009, at the age of 73. Born to the late Allison Marvin and Lucille Pilkington, she spent most of her life working as a legal secretary. Mrs. Bridges was a foster parent who loved her family, her dogs, and she enjoyed reading. Mrs. Bridges taught Sunday School for many years, and spent many hours studying her Bible. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Charles Russell ...

Mr. Ray Smith

SMITH Mr. Ray Smith age 77 a lifelong resident of Conyers died Sunday, April 5, 2009. He was born February 20, 1932 in Rockdale County to the late I.W. Smith, Sr. and Lillian O. (King) Smith. Mr. Smith proudly served our country in the United States Army. He retired after 30 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff from the Rockdale County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed ...

Elizabeth Ann Fountain

FOUNTAIN Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fountain age 76 of Covington, died April 4, 2009. She was born September 26, 1932 in Rutledge, AL to the late James W. and Etta DeLoach Knox. Mrs. Fountain was a member of High Point Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Mr. James H. Fountain, Sr. Mrs. Fountain is survived by her Son and daughter-in-law James H. Jr. and Sarah Fountain of ...

Ray A. Howard

Ray A. Howard, of Covington, died April 5, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 86. Born in Morgan County to the late Horace Littleton and Virtuous Alma Malcom Howard, he had been a resident of Covington since 1968. Mr. Howard was a US Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 87th Division, 3rd Army, under General George Patton in European Theatre during The Battle of the Bulge, where he was awarded ...

Linda Ann Baldwin Walker

Mrs. Linda Ann Baldwin walker died March 20 at Emory University Hospital. The daughter of the late William Babe Baldwin and Exonia Baldwin Whitlock, she was born in 1950 in Walton County, the fourth of 13 children. She was preceded in death by sister Annie Louise and five brothers - Robert, Donald, Kenneth, Dwight and McArthur, and "second mom" Mrs. Alberta Easley. She was a graduate of Carver High School and at an early age ...

Laurie Stone Smith

Laurie Stone Smith, age 88, died at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, WA, on March 12, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, GA on January 9, 1921 to James H. Stone and Laurie Elizabeth Camp. After marrying J. T. Smith, they left their home state in 1956, moving to California, where Mr. Smith was stationed in the Navy. They returned to Georgia in 1987, living on Starr Dial Road in Oxford for twenty years, became ...

Albert B. (Pete) Mask, III

Albert B. (Pete) Mask, III, of Covington, died March 31, 2009, at the age of 52. Born in Fort Knox, KY, to the late Albert Brittin Jr., and Jacquelyn Payne Mask, he spent most of his life in Georgia. He was well known for his antique business in the Atlanta area. Mr. Mask attended Higher Praise Worship Center, and enjoyed listening to gospel music. His grandchildren were the love of his life. Having a green ...

Carol S. Davies

Carol S. Davies of Mansfield, died March 29, 2009, at the age of 72. Born in Spalding County to the late John Mack Jr., and Delila Stiles, she retired after working as a legal secretary for many local attorneys. Mrs. Davies enjoyed traveling, camping, and was a wonderful cook. As a wife, mother and friend, she was greatly loved by all. Survivors include her husband, James C. Davies; son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Connie ...

Mr. Jim Nusser

Mr. Jim Nusser, 67 of Conyers died March 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Nusser was born July 25, 1941 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harley Ray and Florence Sheridan Nusser. Mr. Nusser enjoyed drag racing, fishing and wood working, he also loved to argue about politics and won every argument. His daughter, Tassie Sirmans and a brother, Keith W. Nusser, preceded Mr. Nusser in death. His wife Judith Nusser and four children; Alise ...