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.
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, 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.
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.
Mr. Jimmy K. Thomas of Covington died March 26 at Newton Medical Center.
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Mr. Jack Eugene Smith, 58, of Shady Dale, died Monday, March 25, at his residence after an extended illness.
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.
Carol S. Davies of Mansfield, died March 29, 2009, at the age of 72. Born in Spalding County to the late John Mack Jr., and Delila Stiles, she retired after working as a legal secretary for many local attorneys. Mrs. Davies enjoyed traveling, camping, and was a wonderful cook. As a wife, mother and friend, she was greatly loved by all. Survivors include her husband, James C. Davies; son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Connie ...
Mr. Jim Nusser, 67 of Conyers died March 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Nusser was born July 25, 1941 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harley Ray and Florence Sheridan Nusser. Mr. Nusser enjoyed drag racing, fishing and wood working, he also loved to argue about politics and won every argument. His daughter, Tassie Sirmans and a brother, Keith W. Nusser, preceded Mr. Nusser in death. His wife Judith Nusser and four children; Alise ...
George T. (Tommy) "Toot" Barnes, born September 25, 1939, died March 28, 2009. He was a brick and block mason by trade for most of his life, but also was a police officer in Porterdale, and served briefly as a security guard. Music consumed the better part of his life, it was his legacy. He will be sadly missed by family and friends alike, but we have the comfort that he is at peace now. ...
Watson Mrs. Barbara Watson, age 80, a longtime resident of Conyers moving there from Atlanta died March 28, 2009. She was born in North Carolina on July 20, 1928 to the late William Ollie and Lila Conrad Hartis. Mrs. Watson and her husband owned and operated R.C. Smith Printing Company for 35 years in Conyers. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and an avid bingo player. Her husband of over ...
John Frank Chriswell of Covington, died March 27, 2009, at the age of 77. Mr. Chriswell was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Harper Transport as a truck driver. He enjoyed working on motorcycles, building drag bikes, motocross, and attending races with his family. Mr. Chriswell loved spending time with his family, as well as fishing, traveling, and gambling. He had a passion for "rescuing" people, and giving them a ...
Ellen Pressley, 68, of Covington, died March 27. She was born in Fulton County, Ga. on August 21, 1940 to the late Neal and Carolyn Evelyn Duckett McKenney. Mrs. Pressley was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Glenn Pressley and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Neal and Jean Pressley of Conyers, Greg and Connie Pressley of Covington; grandchildren: Chris Pressley, Melissa Parker, Casey Pressley, Scott Pressley; great grandchildren: Annalie Parker, Ashton Baker.
Etheleen Maloy Dodson, 81, of Covington, died March 26 at Riverside Health Care Center. The daughter of the late Luby Jackson Maloy and Lena Ricks Maloy, she was a member of Voice of Pentecost. Mrs. Dodson loved her church and loved being around children. She will be dearly remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Mrs. Dodson is preceded in death by her husband James Harold Dodson and her son Steven Dodson.
PRESSLEY Mrs. Ellen Pressley age 68 of Covington died March 27, 2009. She was born in Fulton County, Georgia on August 21, 1940 to the late Neal and Carrie Evelyn Duckett McKenney. Mrs. Pressley was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Glenn Pressley and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Neal and Jean Pressley of Conyers, Greg and Connie Pressley of Covington; grandchildren: Chris Pressley, Melissa Parker, Casey Pressley, Scott Pressley; ...
Etheleen Maloy Dodson, of Covington, died March 26, 2009, at Riverside Health Care Center, at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Luby Jackson Maloy and Lena Ricks Maloy, she was a member of Voice of Pentecost. Mrs. Dodson loved her church and loved being around children. She will be dearly remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Mrs. Dodson is preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Dodson ...
Robert J. Breza of Conyers, died March 23, 2009, at the age of 81. Born to the late John Joseph and Rose Mary Salamon Breza, in New Brunswick, NJ, he attended Rahway High, in Rahway, NJ. Upon graduation, he attended Columbia University where he received a BS in Chemistry and a BS in Engineering. He worked for General Foods for 33 years in various locations including Dover, DE, and Hoboken, NJ. He began playing the ...
Mrs. Helene Augusta Ussery, 85, of Covington, passed away March 24 at her residence. The daughter of the late Albert Ludwig Bathe and Eva Viktoria Bathe, she was born in 1923 in Germany. She was a member of the Word of Life Tabernacle. She lived in Griffin for 40 years before moving to Covington in October of 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilburn Jerome Ussery.
Robert J. Breza, 81, of Conyers, died March 23. the son of the late John Joseph and Rose Mary Salamon Breza, he was born in New runswick, N.J. He attended Rahway High in Rahway, N.J. and Columbia University, receiving a BS in chemistry and a BS in Engineering. He worked for General Foods for 33 years in various locations, including Dover, Del, and Hoboken, N.J. He began playing violin at the age of 3 and ...
Mrs. Frances Juanita Allen, 80, of Covington died March 20 in Albany. Mrs. Allen was born in Henry County to the late Burley Bay and Mattie Ruth Lewis. She was the youngest of eight children and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a wonderful cook. She was also a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Daryl and Sharon Allen. She is survived by ...
Mary Lucy Fleming Morrow, of McDonough, died March 21, 2009, at Golden Crest Assisted Living, at the age of 87. Daughter of the late Thomas H. and Martha Elizabeth Moss Fleming, she was a very active member of Liberty Baptist Tabernacle in Stockbridge and was a very devoted, soul-winning Christian lady. She will be dearly remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Morrow is preceded in death by her husband, Horace Ray Morrow. ...
Henry Usher Almand, 61, of Madison died March 13. Mr. Almand was the son of Henry and Aslee Armour Almand. He was born in 1947 in Morgan County. He married Shirley Long in 1964. They made their home in Madison. Mr. Almand owned and operated Henry's Fast Lube in Covington. He enjoyed drag racing and building muscle cars.