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Mother Nellie Belle Weaver Campbell
Homegoing Celebration
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.
Joe Hoyt Brewer
Mr. Joe Hoyt Brewer, age 64, of Mansfield passed away March 22, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to James Hoyt and Mae Pitts Brewer on September 3, 1948. Mr. Brewer enjoyed working with his hands and could build anything. He loved spending time with his family and working in his garden.
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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 ...
George T. Barnes
George T. (Tommy) "Toot" Barnes, born September 25, 1939, died March 28, 2009. He was a brick and block mason by trade for most of his life, but also was a police officer in Porterdale, and served briefly as a security guard. Music consumed the better part of his life, it was his legacy. He will be sadly missed by family and friends alike, but we have the comfort that he is at peace now. ...
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