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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.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Rebecca Reagin

Mrs. Rebecca A. Reagin, 66, of Monticello, passed away April 4. She enjoyed crafts, photography, painting and going to yard sales.

April 06, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

April 04, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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 ...

April 04, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 31, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 30, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Jimmy K. Thomas

Mr. Jimmy K. Thomas of Covington died March 26 at Newton Medical Center.

March 28, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

Mother Nellie Belle Weaver Campbell

Homegoing Celebration

March 27, 2013 | Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home | OBITS

Jack Eugene Smith

Mr. Jack Eugene Smith, 58, of Shady Dale, died Monday, March 25, at his residence after an extended illness.

March 26, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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.

March 26, 2013 | Staff Report | OBITS

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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.

January 22, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Howard L. Manning

Howard L. Manning, of Covington, died January 22, 2009, at Abbey Hospice, at the age of 86. Son of the late Posey C. and Frances A. Wimmer Manning, he was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church, where he volunteered to keep the church and cemetery grounds for over 30 years. He joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1945, where he served in World War II on Okinawa, ferrying troops and supplies to the ...

January 22, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Bertrice Moseley

Bertrice Moseley, age 95, of Covington, passed away January 20, 2009. Born in Ft. Valley, Ga. April 16, 1913 to the late Will Buck Pearson and Clara Jo Slappey Pearson, she was a member of Covington First Baptist Church. Bert loved her 9-Hole Golf Group at Fieldstone Country Club in Conyers, where she played until she was 93 years old. She also loved her "Bridge" friends and her "Lunch Bunch" friends who were most dear ...

January 22, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Lee Glow

Lee Glow, of Newborn, died January 21, 2009, at Dekalb Medical Center, at the age of 35. Mr. Glow was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons fan and enjoyed camping, fishing and attending motorcycle rallies. Survivors include his adopted daughter, Kayleigh Penoyer of Monroe; parents, Howard and Judy Glow of Newborn; grandparents, Geraldine Glow of Newborn, George Newberry of Mansfield; sister and brother-in-law, Elisha and Andrew Banks of Conyers; adopted sister, Amanda Pruiett of ...

January 21, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Dorothy M. Brown

Mrs. Dorothy M. Brown, 81, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died Jan. 19. The daughter of the late Boyce and Willie Mae (Harper) Johnson, she was born in Newton County in 1927. Mrs. Brown was retired from The Bibb Manufacturing Company where she worked as a spinner. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death ...

January 20, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark

Mrs. Angel DeAnn Hammonds Clark, 32, a lifelong resident of Newton County died Jan. 18. She was born in Newton County on June 29, 1976 to Larry and Priscilla (Shannon) Hammonds. Mrs. Clark was a member of High Point Baptist Church and was a loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Brooks Clark of Covington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Priscilla Hammonds of Covington; daughters, Natalie Boutelle of Covington and Brooklyn Clark ...

January 19, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

William Henry Knight

William "Bill" Henry Knight passed away at his home in Port Orange, Fla. on December 29, 2008. Mr. Knight was born on December 31, 1933 in Staunton, Va., the son of James and Mary (Bowen) Knight. He retired in 1972 from the United States Army after serving his country for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling and cooking for friends and family. Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a life time member of the VFW and the American Legion.

January 17, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Frances C. Lovern

Frances C. Lovern of Oxford, passed away January 17, 2009, at the age of 98. A member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lovern was also active in the Women Circle and the Manning Bible Sunday School Class. She and her late husband, Mr. John Tinsley Lovern, were married 58 years. During their marriage, they traveled to Japan and Germany, but always called Oxford home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John ...

January 17, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr.

Mr. Wayne Cribbs Sr., 66, of Monticello, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home with interment to follow at Stewart Baptist church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 1 6, from ...

January 16, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Wayne Cribbs Sr.

January 16, 2009 | Staff Report | OBITS

Raymond David Gordon

Mr. Raymond David Gordon, 56 of Covington, died Saturday, Jan. 3. the son of the late William Jesse and Audrey Mae White Gordon, he was born in 1952 in Chatham County. He was a retired cab driver. Mr. Gordon enjoyed singing, poetry, songwriting, telling jokes and fishing. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack, James and Bobby Hampton. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Audrey Cherease and Brian Kincaid; son and ...