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.

Randle Carlton Huff

Randle Carlton Huff, of Newborn, died August 11, 2009, at the age of 47. Survivors include his wife, Marla K. Huff; sons Carl Huff, Albert Huff; grandson, Jack Huff; parents, Duane Edgemon, Albert and Gayla Huff; sister, Lisa Wilson; brother, Johnny Huff; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Huff will be held on Saturday, August 15, 4:00 PM, at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with Rev. Johnny ...

James Michael "Mike" Thomas

Thomas Mr. James Michael "Mike" Thomas, 65, a longtime resident of Covington, died August 10, 2009. He was born April 13, 1944 to the late Hoke Smith Sr. and Jessie Edwards Thomas in Fulton County Georgia. Mr. Thomas loved car racing and sailing, he was a loving and caring person. <span style="font-family: 'Times New ...

SAM BORN

Born Mr. Sam Born, 36, of Monticello, GA, died Sunday, August 9, 2009. He was born June 13, 1973 to his parents who survive him, David and Sandra Born of Monticello. Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his cows. Along with his parents Sam is survived by his Brother Tim Born, one Niece ...

Tom Powell

Tom Powell, of Covington, died August 3, 2009, at the age of 20. Born May 5, 1989 in Orange County, Florida, he attended Indian Creek Middle School, Eastside High School, and Alcovy High School. Tom enjoyed playing his guitar, loved all sports, especially boxing, and was a very talented artist and poet. He will be dearly remembered as a loving son, brother, friend, and encourager to all who knew him. Survivors include his parents, ...

Sandra Presley

PRESLEY Mrs. Sandra Annette (Cowan) Presley a lifelong resident of Covington died Friday August 7, 2009 at the age of 68. She was born in Porterdale Georgia to the late Charles S. and Rachel J. (Dial) Cowan. She worked several years as a teacher's aid and as a bus driver for the Newton County Board of Education. Mrs. Presley was a member of Oxford Baptist Church since 1963. She was the ...

Charlie Frix

Charlie Frix, 38, of Bogart, died on August 4. He was born in Walton County in 1971 to Lantis and Louise Frix. He is survived by his wife Selina Kimbrell Frix of Bogart; sons Adam Burch of Bogart, Kody Rogers of Bogart, and Logan Hall of Bogart; daughters Samantha Frix of Between and Carlie Frix of Bogart; parents Lantis and Louise Frix of Social Circle; sisters Debbie Clark of Monroe and Patsy Bradford of Social ...

Rebecca D. Roseberry

Rebecca D. Roseberry, of Porterdale, died August 3, 2009, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 56 after a courageous 16 year battle with diabetes and heart disease. She was born October 20, 1952 in Fulton County. Upon taking up residence in Porterdale, Rebecca became very involved in the community. She worked tirelessly in making improvements to the town and to the quality of life for its residents. She served on the Porterdale City ...

Bill M. Skinner

Bill M. Skinner of Covington, died August 3, 2009, at the age of 62. A resident of Newton County for more than 50 years, he retired from Hercules after 34 years. "Mr. Fix-It", as he was known to family and friends, was considered a jack-of-all-trades, and could fix anything. He liked antique cars, Nascar racing, going to the beach, and enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Skinner dearly loved family. He was preceded in death by his ...

Kim Reeves

Reeves Mrs. Teresa "Kim" Reeves, 45 of Snellville, Ga. died August 1, 2009. Kim was born in Dekalb County, GA to the late Thomas K. Dunbar and Margaret Cornelia Towns Farmer. She grew up in Mansfield, Ga. and was a former member of Mansfield Baptist Church. She was a member of Newton County High School Class of 1982 and was a graduate of Georgia College in Milledgeville. She received her Masters Degree in ...

Mrs. Gladys F. Piper

Piper Mrs. Gladys F. Piper, 89, of Covington died August 2, 2009. She was born July 8, 1920 in Newton County, Georgia to the late Sim and Georgie Kitchens Fincher. A lifelong resident of Newton County and member of Red Oak United Methodist Church, Mrs. Piper worked in her earlier years at Bibb Manufacturing in Porterdale and at Pepperton Manufacturing in Jackson and then retired from McGregory Sporting Goods in Covington and ...

Vera Kate Daniel

Mrs. Vera Kate Daniel of Covington, died July 23. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Irene Holt) Wynn, she was born in Walton County in 1933. Mrs. Daniel gave tirelessly to others and her life was a testimony to the influence she had on everyone with whom she came into contact. "Ms. V," as she was called, was educated in the schools of Newton County and employed by the ...

Lina Hand

Lina Hand, of Conyers, died July 29, 2009 at Emory Crawford Long Hospital at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Elbert E. Huddleston and Jessie Mae Westbrook Huddleston, she was a member of Grace Pointe Nazarene Church in Loganville and was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord. She enjoyed watching birds and butterflies, vegetable and flower gardening, cooking for her family, reading, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She will be ...

Frances C. Dolan

Frances C. Dolan of Covington, died July 28, 2009, at the age of 69. Mrs. Dolan loved spending time with her family, going to the beach, camping, and traveling. She enjoyed crafts and studying history. Mrs. Dolan was preceded in death by her husband, James Barrett Dolan; daughter, Katherine Marie Waters; and father, Willie Frank Waters. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Amanda Dolan of St. Augustine, FL, Barry and Maranda Dolan of ...

Betty J. Mask

Betty J. Mask, of Covington, died July 22, 2009, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 69. Daughter of the late Paul Sharp and Emmie (Holloway) Arnold, she was retired from Snapper Mower. Ms. Mask enjoyed music and dancing, sewing, and canning vegetables she grew in her garden. Most important to her was her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She ...

Raymond J. Karp, Jr.

Raymond J. Karp, Jr., of Covington, died July 23, 2009, at the age of 72. Mr. Karp retired from California Steel in Fontana, CA. After moving to Covington, he became a member of the Church at Covington, and was employed with the Covington Wal-Mart. Mr. Karp enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Joseph, Sr., and Marjorie Ferguson Karp Bainbridge. Survivors include his wife, Donnetta Schreffler Karp; daughter, ...