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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.

March 26, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 26, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 23, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 23, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 22, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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Barbara Jean Pitts

Mrs. Barbara Jean (Manning) (Engram) Pitts, 79, was called home Dec. 29. She passed away at her home with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Rhunelle Manning; brother Thomas Lewis Manning; sons Dana Engram and Scott Pitts. She loved flowers, painting, crafts, playing cards and working puzzles. Surviving are husband Maj. William H. (Bill) Pitts of Conyers; son Thom and Lynn Pitts of Covington; daughter Rosa ...

January 03, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Wanda Jane Nichols

Mrs. Wanda Jane Nichols, 47, of Covington, passed away Jan. 2 at Newton Medical Center. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her father Charlie Britt Wilson. She taught Sunday school for more than 20 years and loved her family and her friends. She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, reading, cooking for people and scrapbooking. Mrs. Nichols loved to play with her dog Maxx.

January 03, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Linda Hollis

Mrs. Linda Hollis, 68, of Covington, passed away on Dec. 29. Mrs. Hollis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend to many. Her strong faith and love of the Lord kept her strong throughout her entire life. Her ministry encouraged and touched many in the community. She enjoyed puzzles, ceramics, quilting, gardening, crafts, and sewing. She also loved gospel music. Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her grandson William Todd Moss; ...

January 03, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Larry Chester Hepner

Mr. Larry Chester Hepner of Covington, 72, passed away Jan. 2. Mr. Hepner was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed both watching Georgia Tech football and the Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, surfing the Internet and visiting old museums and historical sites. Mr. Hepner loved meeting new people and had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents Monte ...

January 03, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Allene Floyd

Mrs. Allene Gunnells Floyd, 86, of Covington, passed away Dec. 26. Mrs. Floyd was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32, of Covington. She retired as secretary, from Colony Realty Company, after 30 years of dedicated service. In addition, she was a secretary for the law firm of King, Ballard & King. Mrs. Floyd was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting in her younger years, ...