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Jean Miller
Mrs. Jean Miller, 83, of Covington, passed away April 3. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed watching them play. Mrs. Miller loved spending time with her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Miller; father Walter Bell; mother Cordie (Smith) Bell; step-father Rhodie Bailey; sisters Emma Hawse, Erma Broughman, Beulah Martin; and brothers Averille Bell, Alvie Bell, Roy Bell and Berlin Bell.
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.
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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, ...
William (Billy) Webb, Sr.
William (Billy) Webb, Sr., of Covington, died July 20, 2009, at the age of 72. Mr. Webb retired from Madison Industries, in Conyers, after 34 years of service; and then served as a volunteer firefighter for Rocky Plains Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting, and dearly loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Bertha Mae George Webb; and ...
Johnnie Marlowe Piper
Mrs. Johnnie Marlowe Piper of Covington, died July 19, 2009, at the age of 102. Mrs. Piper was a member of Covington First United Methodist Church, and former member of the Covington Women's Club. She enjoyed gardening, and flowers; but more than anything she loved her family and her church. Mrs. Piper was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lester Piper; grandson, Allen Clark; and her parents, Joseph Franklin and Carrie Lee Simmons Marlowe. ...
Mrs. Nell L. Cain
Mrs. Nelaveasse (Nell) L. Cain, widow of Briggs E. Cain, died Saturday, July 18, 2009. She was born April 27, 1921, to the late James O. and Leota L. Lybrand in Aiken, SC, and was the second of six children. Before moving to Covington in 1995, Mrs. Cain was a resident of Macon, GA, for nearly 50 years, and was a member of Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church where she served as Church Librarian for ...
William Olan Millican
William Olan Millican of Newborn, died at his home, July 15, 2009, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late James Munroe and Nobie Ward Stevens Millican and a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Riverdale. He was a building contractor, and the owner/operator of Southside Construction Company. Mr. Millican enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Linnie McGuire, ...
Carl Smith
Carl Smith Jr., born August 8, 1912 in Covington, Ga., died at home on Monday July 13, 2009. He was the son of the late Carl Smith Sr. and Minnie Mobley. He was predeceased in death by brothers: Simms, Dan, "Peaches", and Charlie and one sister, Evelyn Hooten.
Dorothy M. Weiss
Dorothy M. Weiss of Tucker, formerly of Covington, died July 12, 2009, at Emory Eastside Medical Center, at the age of 93. Daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Munger Day, she and her husband were former residents of Kansas City, moving to Covington in the early 1970's. She was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, where she served as secretary for several years. Mrs. Weiss was a member of the Episcopal ...
Tanyetta L. Williams
Tanyetta L. Williams, 21, of Covington, died July 2. Known as Tan, Miss Williams was a feminist activist and a junior at Georgia State College majoring in political science. Miss Williams was a lover of music and sang at many churches and loved playing drums. She toured with several activist groups and was a sociable person. She surrounded herself with a diverse circle of friends. Desiring to have a positive impact in ...
Betty Lee Sims Glover
Mrs. Betty Lee Sims Glover died June 27 in Rockdale County. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Rube (Lessie Benton) Sims, she was born in 1940 in Newton County. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Johnny Thomas Glover; children Lisa, Scottie and Freda; one grandson; brothers Willie and Charlie Sims; and sisters Cleo Parks, Annie Chandler, Mamie and Belle. Mrs. Glover joined Murray ...
Shirley A. Gresham
Shirley A. Gresham of Covington, died July 5, 2009, at the age of 72. Mrs. Gresham retired from Macy's after more than 20 years of service. Born in Scottdale, GA, to the late James and Emma Jones Hardman, she loved spending time planting flowers at her home. Mrs. Gresham was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church in Covington. Survivors include her loving husband, Horace Gresham; sons, Kenneth J. Gresham of McDonough, Steven D. Gresham ...
Patricia J. Long
Patricia J. Long of Covington, died July 5, 2009, at the age of 53. Mrs. Long loved her dog, enjoyed relaxing by the river banks watching the water, and listening to both country and rock and roll music. More than anything, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Timothy Hunt of Covington, Kelly and Michael Carter of Social Circle, Angela and John Hunt of Covington; 9 grandchildren; ...
Benjamin Jay Womack
Benjamin Jay Womack Monastery of the Holy Spirit Mr. Benjamin Jay Womack, beloved nephew, cousin, brother and friend passed away on July 1, 2009, following a nine month battle with cancer. B. Jay was 35 at the time of his death. B. Jay had made quite a name for himself on the Atlanta music scene under the name of Bobby Ubangi and with ...
Jimmy E. Barnett
Jimmy E. Barnett of Covington, died July 1, 2009, at the age 42. Mr. Barnett loved animals, and especially loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Marvin Sr., and Dorothy Talbert Barnett; and brother, James M. Barnett, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Barnett; daughters, Carol Barnett, Christy Barnett, both of Oxford; son, Christopher JE Barnett of Social Circle; grandson, Christopher Barnett, Jr.; step children, Richard and Christy Hanright, Jr., ...
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