George (Skeet) Harper

Mr. George (Skeet) Harper, 93, of Porterdale, passed away April 30. Mr. Harper worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 20 years, before retiring from Hercules, in 1983, after 14 years of service. He was Past Master of the Pace Masonic Lodge No. 558 F&AM, in Porterdale, where he was a member for 60 years. In addition, he was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church.

Stevin P. Herald

Mr. Stevin P. Herald, 49, of McLean passed away April 29 at his residence in McLean, Ill. The son of Darlene Herald Koberlein, he was born September 1963 in Bloomington, Ill. He was a 1981 graduate of Bloomington High School. He was previously employed for the Alamo II Bookstore in Normal, Ill. He had resided in Georgia for the last 10 years where he worked as a librarian. He had a vibrant personality and could ...

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Floyd McGiboney

Mr. Floyd McGiboney, age 77, of Covington, passed away April 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1935 in Covington, Georgia to the late Horace McGiboney and Grace Flanigan McGiboney Dick. Mr. McGiboney was retired from General Motors after 29 years. He loved his family very much and enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends every chance he could. Mr. McGiboney was a handyman and enjoyed woodworking, upholstery, and working in his yard. ...

Mother Mary Joyce Gaither

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Jean Paige Danner &Eddy E. Pugh

Jean Paige Danner, 56, and Eddy E. Pugh, 57, of Covington, died from injuries received in a tragic automobile accident on April 21.

James Stanley Moore Sr.

Mr. James Stanley Moore Sr., 59, of Covington, passed away April 24. Moore was a dedicated employee, for 40 years, at SRG Global. He loved his family, and enjoyed running, playing drums, fishing, going to the beach, woodworking and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Inez (Harcrow) Moore, sister Audrey Barela and brother Dwight Rutledge.

Dr. Betty June Cottrell Hull

Dr. Betty June Cottrell Hull, 83, of Covington passed away on April 6.

Barry Lynn Dunn

With great sorrow, the family of Barry Lynn Dunn, announces his passing on April 23. He was the son of Samuel Smith and Lessie (Yelverton) Dunn, born Oct. 15, 1927, in Jackson, Tenn., and moved to Atlanta soon after his birth. He grew up in West End, attended Tech High School, and was baptized and spent his youth at Gordon Street Baptist Church. He was a member of what is now called the "Greatest Generation," ...

General Jackson 'Jack' Carnes

General Jackson "Jack" Carnes, 87, of Covington, passed away April 22.

Jack Porter Atkinson Jr.

Mr. Jack Porter Atkinson Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at University Hospital, Augusta, April 22 following an illness of several weeks.

J.B. Monk, Sr.

Mr. J.B. Monk Sr., 90, of Covington, passed away April 12. Mr. Monk enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and going to gospel singings.

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 ...

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 ...