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.

Neal Bond Fleming

Neal Bond Fleming, 99, of Atlanta, died on June 27. He was a beloved professor, an excellent administrator, a respected minister and an active community volunteer. He was born in Canon in 1910, the 10th child in a family of 12. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1929, then earned two degrees from Emory University (Bachelor of Arts, 1933, and Bachelor of Divinity, 1936), working as many as seven jobs to ...

Mrs. Blanche E. (McCord) Alderman

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Jewell C. Perkins

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 ...

Evelyn Childers

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 ...

P.W. (Sonny) Pratt Jr.

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 ...

Deborah Susan Estes 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 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 ...

Hughie "Shane" Simmons

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 Crowe

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

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 ...

Mr. Hughie "Shane" Simmons

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 ...

Evelyn Childers

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 ...

P. W. (Sonny) Pratt, Jr.

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 ...

Deborah E. (Debbie) Smith

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

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

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 ...