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Hobert T. L. Davenport
Mr. Hobert T. L. Davenport, 90, of Covington, passed away April 3. Mr. Davenport was born in Blue Ridge, the son of John and Lula (Ray) Davenport, and moved to Covington with his family in 1927. He drove a gas truck while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. One of the highlights of his military career was meeting General George Patton. Before going into service, Mr. Davenport met and married Margie Louise ...
Alex Cooper
Alex Cooper, age 21, of Covington passed away March 29, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10, 1991 and grew up in Covington. Alex was a 2010 graduate of Alcovy High School and currently attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He served his country in the United States Army and was currently employed with Publix in Conyers. Alex was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Frances Minor and Robert and Janet Cooper.
Charles Eugene Gadilhe
Mr. Charles Eugene "Gene" Gadilhe, 88, of Covington passed away March 28. Mr. Gadilhe was born in Ensley, Ala., to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gadilhe.
Jimmy K. Thomas
Mr. Jimmy K. Thomas of Covington died March 26 at Newton Medical Center.
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Jack Eugene Smith
Mr. Jack Eugene Smith, 58, of Shady Dale, died Monday, March 25, at his residence after an extended illness.
Clayton Barnette
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 Lyda
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.
Betty McKinley Bagwell
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.
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Bertrice Moseley
Bertrice Moseley, age 95, of Covington, passed away January 20, 2009. Born in Ft. Valley, Ga. April 16, 1913 to the late Will Buck Pearson and Clara Jo Slappey Pearson, she was a member of Covington First Baptist Church. Bert loved her 9-Hole Golf Group at Fieldstone Country Club in Conyers, where she played until she was 93 years old. She also loved her "Bridge" friends and her "Lunch Bunch" friends who were most dear ...
Lee Glow
Lee Glow, of Newborn, died January 21, 2009, at Dekalb Medical Center, at the age of 35. Mr. Glow was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons fan and enjoyed camping, fishing and attending motorcycle rallies. Survivors include his adopted daughter, Kayleigh Penoyer of Monroe; parents, Howard and Judy Glow of Newborn; grandparents, Geraldine Glow of Newborn, George Newberry of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Elisha and Andrew Banks of Conyers; adopted sister, Amanda Pruiett of ...
Dorothy M. Brown
Mrs. Dorothy M. Brown, 81, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died Jan. 19. The daughter of the late Boyce and Willie Mae (Harper) Johnson, she was born in Newton County in 1927. Mrs. Brown was retired from The Bibb Manufacturing Company where she worked as a spinner. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death ...
Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark
Mrs. Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark, 32, a lifelong resident of Newton County died Jan. 18. She was born in Newton County on June 29, 1976 to Larry and Priscilla (Shannon) Hammonds. Mrs. Clark was a member of High Point Baptist Church and was a loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Brooks Clark of Covington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Priscilla Hammonds of Covington; daughters, Natalie Boutelle of Covington and Brooklyn Clark ...
William Henry Knight
William "Bill" Henry Knight passed away at his home in Port Orange, Fla. on December 29, 2008. Mr. Knight was born on December 31, 1933 in Staunton, Va., the son of James and Mary (Bowen) Knight. He retired in 1972 from the United States Army after serving his country for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling and cooking for friends and family. Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a life time member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Frances C. Lovern
Frances C. Lovern of Oxford, passed away January 17, 2009, at the age of 98. A member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lovern was also active in the Women Circle and the Manning Bible Sunday School Class. She and her late husband, Mr. John Tinsley Lovern, were married 58 years. During their marriage, they traveled to Japan and Germany, but always called Oxford home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John ...
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr.
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr., 66, of Monticello, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home with interment to follow at Stewart Baptist church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 1 6, from ...
Wayne Cribbs Sr.
Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr., 66, of Monticello, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home with interment to follow at Stewart Baptist church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 1 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Covington News Jan. 16, 2009
Raymond David Gordon
Mr. Raymond David Gordon, 56 of Covington, died Saturday, Jan. 3. the son of the late William Jesse and Audrey Mae White Gordon, he was born in 1952 in Chatham County. He was a retired cab driver. Mr. Gordon enjoyed singing, poetry, songwriting, telling jokes and fishing. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack, James and Bobby Hampton. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Audrey Cherease and Brian Kincaid; son and ...
Josephine Hyatt
Josephine (Jo) Hyatt, 92, died Jan. 12. The daughter of the late Jeff Hyatt and Julia Sockwell Hyatt, she was born in Newton County in 1916. Miss Hyatt was a member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church where she was a treasurer and son leader. Her entire life was centered on church. Miss Hyatt retired from Macy's after 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Nana Hyatt Cook. She is survived ...
Edison Bedoya
Mr. Edison Bedoya, 49, of Newborn, died Jan. 12. The son of Alfonso and Luzmila Bedoya, he was born in Cali, Columbia. He was a self-employed home painter who loved his family, his children and watching soccer games. Deportivo Cali was his favorite soccer team. He was of the Catholic faith.
Raymond David Gordon
Mr. Raymond David Gordon, 56 of Covington, died Saturday, Jan. 3. the son of the late William Jesse and Audrey Mae White Gordon, he was born in 1952 in Chatham County. He was a retired cab driver. Mr. Gordon enjoyed singing, poetry, songwriting, telling jokes and fishing. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack, James and Bobby Hampton.Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Audrey Cherease ...
Josephine Hyatt
Josephine (Jo) Hyatt, 92, died Jan. 12. The daughter of the late Jeff Hyatt and Julia Sockwell Hyatt, she was born in Newton County in 1916. Miss Hyatt was a member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church where she was a treasurer and son leader. Her entire life was centered on church. Miss Hyatt retired from Macy's after 35 years. She was preceded in death by ...
Edison Bedoya
Mr. Edison Bedoya, 49, of Newborn, died Jan. 12. The son of Alfonso and Luzmila Bedoya, he was born in Cali, Columbia. He was a self-employed home painter who loved his family, his children and watching soccer games. Deportivo Cali was his favorite soccer team. He was of the Catholic faith. <font face="Times New ...
Charlotte Laudermilk
Charlotte Laudermilk, of Social Circle, died January 12, 2009, at Emory University Hospital, at the age of 58. Born in Fulton County to the late Gordon and Lola Brown Bennett, she had lived in Walnut Grove and Social Circle since 1973 and along with her husband, was a member and greeter of Central Community Church. Mrs. Laudermilk enjoyed making crafts and jewelry and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. ...
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