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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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James "Doc" R. Smith
Mr. James "Doc" R. Smith, 78, died May 24. The son of the late Sarah Smith, he was born in Newton County Feb. 15, 1931. He was preceded in death by his mother. "Doc," as he was affectionately called, was brought up in a Christian home. At an early age, he joined St. Paul AME Church and became a dedicated member. He also served on the church's usher board. Most of his adult life her ...
Evan O'Bryon
Little Evan O'Bryon of Covington, passed away June 1, 2009. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family. Survivors include his parents, Alyssa O'Bryon and Jaron Yates; maternal grandparents, Raleigh and Mary Ann Brown; maternal great-grandparents, Jerry and Robin Fuller, Jimmy and JoAnn Redmond; maternal great-great grandmothers, Margaret Fuller, Kathryn Knight; paternal grandparents, Tony and Tina Hollis; paternal great-grandparents, David and Darlene Musgrove; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services for Evan ...
William L. "Bill" Pratt
Pratt Mr. William L. (Bill) Pratt, 92 of Hendersonville, TN., formerly of Covington died May 29, 2009 in Hendersonville. Mr. Pratt was born in Crawford, Ga. to the late Alan L. ...
John Toner, III
John Toner, III, of Monticello, died May 29, 2009, after a short illness, at Grady Memorial Hospital, at the age of 57. Son of the late Walter John Toner, II, he was a member of the First Methodist Church in Plattsburgh, NY. He was involved in Boy Scouts in his earlier days as well as DeMolay International. Mr. Toner graduated from Beekmantown Central School in 1971, and also attended SUNY in Canton, NY, and Clinton ...
Max Spruill
Max Spruill of Oxford, died May 27, 2009, at the age of 74. Mr. Spruill enjoyed gardening, Nascar racing, and working, but above all he loved his family. Mr. Spruill was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Cash Spruill. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Evans; sons, Stan Spruill, Steven Spruill; granddaughter, Emily Spruill; sisters, Sarah Johnston, Joyce Wilson; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ...
Ross Reeves
Ross Reeves of Social Circle, died May 22, 2009, at the age of 58. Son of the late Hubert Lee and Grace Evelyn Parker Reeves, he was a "people person", who loved talking with his friends, watching Nascar racing, the Georgia Bulldogs, hunting, throwing horseshoes, and cooking on the grill. Mr. Reeves especially loved his grandchildren, Morgan and Melissa Reeves, Lillie Reeves,, Lyla Marie and Katie Lynn Parr. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hester Reeves; ...
Gladys Veale Harris
Gladys Veale Harris of Covington, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Douglas Stevens (Trae) Cash, III. She is survived by her husband, Samuel (Neal) Harris of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Steve Cash, Susan Gilbert and Tim Huffstickler; sons, Bob Harris, Howard Harris, all of Covington; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Betty Walton of Forsyth, Howard and Joyce Walton ...
Octavie Sellers
Octavie Sellers of Covington, died May 22, 2009, at the age of 94. She enjoyed gardening, reading her Bible, and loved attending her churches, Jersey Holiness Church and Conyers Church of God. Most important to Mrs. Sellers was her love of God, and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ephraim Sellers; daughter, Ruth Sellers; sons, Boyce Ray Sellers, William Francis Sellers; grandchildren, Jonathan Sellers, Neal Glenn, Danny ...
Eunice Banks Dobbs
Mrs. Eunice Mae Banks Dobbs, 77 of Covington died May 21, 2009 at Riverside Convalescent Center. She was born in Jasper County to the late Holland and Lurlene Henderson Banks. She was a life long resident of <span style="font-size: ...
Hilda Ann Moon McGiboney
Hilda Ann Moon McGiboney, of Oxford, died at her home, May 16, 2009, at the age of 64. Daughter of the late Huey and Vera Forester Moon, she was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Walton County, loved reading and studying her Bible, and even won an award from Bible study. She enjoyed gardening, doing income taxes, and spending time at the ocean. Mrs. McGiboney was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, ...
M. Grace Grantham
M. Grace Grantham, of Covington, died May 15, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 66. Daughter of the late Junior Elmer Mosher and Margaret Gillespie Henderson, she enjoyed shopping, gardening and crocheting. Mrs. Grantham was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband of 47 years and 8 months, Ralph Grantham of Covington; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Eve and James (Jimmy) McDonel ...
Mrs. Carolyn Faye McGill
McGill Mrs. Carolyn Faye (Kelley) McGill age 56 of Porterdale died Thursday, May 14, 2009. She was born in Atlanta Georgia on October 19, 1952 to the late J.C. Kelley and to Blanche (McCord) Kelley. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She helped anyone and everyone that came into her life. She was a light-hearted person who accepted everyone. She will be missed and will be held ...
Mrs. Juanita "Jeannie" Snyder
SNYDER Mrs. Juanita "Jeannie" R. Snyder age 59 of Covington passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born June 9, 1949 in El Paso Texas to Tony and Lydia (Trevino) Singer. Mrs. Snyder attended Canaan Baptist Church and was a volunteer at Repairers of the Breach. She had worked for 12 years at Walmart in Covington before becoming disabled. She enjoyed collecting ceramics and antiques. Jeannie was a loving wife, mother and ...
Robert H. Hawkins
Robert H. Hawkins, of Covington, died May 14, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 87. Son of the late Jessie Clarence and Mamie Stapp Hawkins, he was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Hawkins enjoyed fishing, traveling to Florida and to the mountains, vegetable gardening, and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his sister and brothers, Lena Mae Hawkins Vining, Clarence (Jack) Hawkins, and Charley (Billy) Hawkins. Survivors include ...
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