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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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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 ...
Cheryl Ann Kennedy
Cheryl Ann Kennedy, 38, of Covington passed away June 13. A Realtor, Ms. Kennedy is survived by her children, Brooke Kennedy, Aaron Kennedy, both of Loganville; mother, Pat Eager of Homer; brother, Mike Jencarell of Auburn; sister, Tina Jencarell and boyfriend, Jason Self of Covington. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville. Funeral services will be held 11 ...
Selena LaMar
Selena Vesta LaMar of Newborn, died June 15, 2009, at the age of 76, following an extended illness. Selena was born December 17, 1932, in Mims, FL, to Homer and Annie Hallum. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl. Although Selena worked various jobs over the years none was as rewarding to her as being a caregiver. First to her children, then in 1970, she was moved to Jasper County to ...
Willie Maude Haymons
Willie Maude Williams Haymons, 87, of Mansfield, died June 15. A native of Telfair County, where she lived most of her life, Mrs. Haymons was the daughter of the late Chester and Maude Locke Williams. She was the wife of the late George Washington Haymons Jr. Mrs. Haymons was an avid gardener, a homemaker and a member of Dodge's Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children Judy Gore of Gray, Lynn Payne of Mansfield, ...
James “Buddy” Price
James "Buddy" Price, 74, of Monroe, died on June 14. The son of the late Brazie W. Price and Linda Nicholson Price, he was born in Cobb County in 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Faye Carter Price and his grandson Paul Autry. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Marcia and Marvin Autry of Monroe; grandchildren Steven Autry of Monroe, Jason Autry of Covington; and great-grandson Lane Paul Autry.
Mrs. Nell Durand
DURAND Mrs. Nell Durand age 74 of Covington died Friday, June 12, 2009. She was born April 14, 1935 to the late Leroy and Tallulah (Queen) McElreath. Mrs. Durand was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, retired from Stanley Proto and after retiring from Stanley she worked for the Newton County School system and retired from there as well. Mrs Durand loved her grandchildren and working in her yard. ...
John O. Shaw, Sr.
John O. Shaw, Sr., former Master of Masonic Masters Lodge #295, died June 11, 2009, at the age of 78. Mr. Shaw lived in Covington, and was a retired brick mason after working in construction for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Smith Shaw; parents, Walter Merrell and Edna Louise Stewart Shaw. Survivors include his sons, John O. Shaw, Jr., of Covington, Michael Wayne Shaw of WI; grandchildren, Jonathan ...
William (Bill) Danes
Danes Mr. William (Bill) Danes, 45 of Jackson, Ga. died June 11, 2009 in Augusta, Ga.. Bill loved his family dearly. He enjoyed NASCAR and his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Bill was predeceased by his father Carl E. Danes and is survived ...
John Johannaber
John Willis Johannaber was born March 17, 1923 in Rockford Iowa. His parents were Etha May Clem and William Frederick Johannaber. He died at home on June 9, 2009. He was a gifted musician, scholar, spiritual leader, world traveler, and family man. As the son of a banker, he grew up in Rockford, Illinois and Casper, Wyoming. He attended Harvard University where he received the calling to be a minister and transferred to the University ...
Mrs. Gussie Mae Beam Knight
Mrs. Gussie Mae Beam Knight of Oxford, died June 10, 2009, at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Newton County, she worked at Bibb Manufacturing for 30 years, before working for Beaver Manufacturing in Mansfield. Mrs. Knight was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Knight; parents, Samuel Augusta and Ada Watkins Beam. Survivors include her sisters, Martha Griffith of Loganville, Lucile McClain of ...
Carson Smith, Jr.
SMITH Mr. Carson Smith, Jr. age 73 of Covington Georgia died on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He was born October 22, 1935 in Scotland County North Carolina to the late Carson O. and Dotty (Goss) Smith Sr. Mr. Smith moved here from Decatur Georgia over 30 years ago. He proudly served our country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve. Mr. Smith was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and ...
Rev. James Paige
Rev. James Paige of Covington, died June 7, 2009, at the age of 78. Rev. Paige previously pastored churches in Jackson, Griffin, and Covington; worked many years in the floor covering business; and was self-employed as owner/operator truck driver for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Paige was a loving father, good provider, and worked hard all his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillie Mae Hendrix. Survivors ...
Claude Phillips
Claude Phillips, of Covington, died June 3, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Claude Phillips and Elsie Foster Helms. An Army veteran, Mr. Phillips was stationed in the Pacific during World War II, and served in Okinawa, Guam, Iwo Jima, and the Philippines. He retired from General Motors Lakewood Plant in 1982 after 27 years of service and for the last few years, he had ...
Barbara Thomas
Barbara Thomas of Covington, died June 1, 2009, at the age of 68. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, cooking, and the mountains. Mrs. Thomas dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin Thomas, III; and parents, Joseph and Ann Smith Mieszalski. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Bell of Monroe; sons and daughter-in-law, Lee and Brooke Smith of Covington, Doug & Tina ...
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