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Ann Spencer
Ms. Ann Elizabeth Irick Spencer of Snellville, died peacefully in her sleep April 5, at The Mews of Social Circle retirement home. She was born on Dec. 23, 1924 on Toler Creek, Ky., to Albert Sidney and Loutisha Keathley Irick.
Rebecca Reagin
Mrs. Rebecca A. Reagin, 66, of Monticello, passed away April 4. She enjoyed crafts, photography, painting and going to yard sales.
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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Sue Hamby
Mrs. Sue Hamby, 79, of Stockbridge died Feb. 1. The daughter of the late Albert B. and Ida Lenora Lewis Mask, she was born Aug. 5, 1929 in Newton County. Mrs. Hamby lived most of her life in this general area, as her husband served several churches as their pastor. She was preceded in death by her children Joseph Hamby and Melissa Hamby and is survived by her husband, the Rev. Sidney Allen Hamby of ...
George Harold Cown Jr.
George (Stump) Cown, age 70 of Loganville passed away Jan. 30, 2009. Mr. Cown was a longtime member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and was a member of Grayson United Methodist Church. Mr. Cown graduated from Grayson High in 1956, served in the U.S. Navy for two years and retired from AT&T and C.R. Bard Medical in Covington. After retirement, he became known in the Grayson Community as "Santa" to many children.
James Perry Atkinson
Mr. James Perry Atkinson, 65, of Madison, died Jan. 12 at his home. The son of the late Herman and Louise Jones Atkinson, he was born in Morgan County in 1943. Mr. Atkinson served in the United States Navy and later worked in sales of construction supplies. Mr. Atkinson was currently employed by Hallman Wood Products in Eatonton. Mr. Atkinson enjoyed fishing and wood working and restoring antique tractors.
Gracie Lew Whitley
Gracie Lew Whitley of Covington died Jan. 28. The daughter of the late Ernest and Grace Rogers Gober, she was born in 1939 in Covington. Mrs. Whitley was a member of North Covington United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Barnette Whitley. Surviving are daughter Charlotte Parish of Kirbyville, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and close friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Jan. ...
Roger L. Smith Sr.
Mr. Roger L. Smith Sr., 79, of Conyers, died Jan. 21. The son of the late Homer and Ethel Matthews Smith, he was born in Duvall County, Fla., in 1929. Mr. Smith was retired from Eastern Airlines as an inspector and was a member of ...
Bobby Wise, Sr.
Bobby G. Wise, Sr., of Conyers, died January 27, 2009, at the age of 77. Son of the late Louie C. and Estelle May Church Wise, he founded Full Gospel Tabernacle in Blairsville, in 1970, and served as pastor for 13 years. In addition, Mr. Wise served as City Marshall for Blairsville. He served in Korea as SFC with the 2nd Infantry Division, 23rd Regiment. Following his service as post commander for VFW Post 5290 ...
Hattie Ricks
Mrs. Hattie Ricks, 79, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died Jan. 26. The daughter of the late Stafford and Lillian (Evans) Smith, she was born in Newton County in 1929. Mrs. Ricks loved gardening. Mrs. Ricks was preceded in death by her husband James Ricks, daughter Shirley Allen and her parents.
Kenneth Andrew Allan
Kenneth Andrew Allan, 65, of Oxford, passed away Jan. 25. Mr. Allan, born in Norwood, Mass., was a resident of Georgia for 15 years and of Oxford for five years. He was preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Surviving are wife Ruthanne Currier-Allan of Oxford; daughters and sons-in-law Melinda and Dan Munson of Boston, Mass., Meredith and Charles Beaton of Bedford, N.H., Stacy and Tom Keene of McLeansville, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law John ...
Sharon Parris Almand
Mrs. Sharon Parris Almand, 33, a lifelong resident of Covington and Conyers died Jan. 25. She was born in DeKalb County on Dec. 26, 1975 to John and Marie (McDonald) Parris. Mrs. Almand worked as a teller at BB&T. She enjoyed playing tennis and staying in touch with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Almand of Covington; daughters, Ashlee Girdler of Covington, Brooklyne Almand of Covington; son, Jordan Almand of ...
Miss Evelyn Crenshaw
Miss Evelyn Crenshaw, of Covington, died January 24, 2009, at Covington Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 86. Daughter of the late Ralph John and Frances Ivey Crenshaw, she was a lifelong resident of Newton County and assisted with various duties at Berry's Boat Dock for over 65 years. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Melba Crenshaw. Survivors include sister, Catherine Berry of Covington; nephews and niece, Bobby Berry of Covington, ...
Richard Shelton Dudley
Richard Shelton Dudley, of Covington, died January 23, 2009, at Atlanta Medical Center, at the age of 56. Son of the late Grace Elizabeth Teasley Dudley, he was a retired welder and United States Navy veteran. Mr. Dudley enjoyed walking through the community everyday and was a very loving, kind and friendly person. Survivors include his father, Rev. Cecil Dudley of Covington; step-sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Gary Curtis of Covington; step brother and sister-in-law, ...
Eloise Henderson
Eloise Henderson, 75 of Monroe, died on Jan. 21. The daughter of the late Samuel and Thelma Bell Pike, she was born in Bibb County in 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband the Samuel Carson Henderson.
Michele Goudet Wright
Michele Goudet Wright, beloved wife of Mitchell Reid Wright, died January 12, 2009, in Paris France. A graveside service for Mrs. Wright will be held Sunday, January 25, 2:00 PM, at Covington City Cemetery. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home – Covington, GA. 770-786-7062 www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences.
Hulon H. Kitchens
Mr. Hulon H. Kitchens, 87, of Conyers, died Jan. 21. He was born in Newton County in 1921. Mr. Kitchens proudly saved our country in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. Mr. Kitchens was a member of Newton Baptist Church. He enjoyed bird hunting and loved his family. Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Minnie (Parker) Kitchens and wife Fairy Cowan Kitchens. He ...
Katherine E. Holahan
Katherine Engleert Holahan, 89, of North Pointe Assisted Living died Jan. 20 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1919, she was the daughter of the late Andrew John Englert and Helen C. Englert. Mrs. Holahan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Hilltoppers and the Women's Club. She was a homemaker and for many years a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Surviving are ...
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