OBITS Section
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K. Glenn Lawson K. Glenn Lawson, of Oxford, GA, died March 11, 2010, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 66. Son of the late Hubert Glenn and Lucille George Lawson, he had a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, and had worked for C. R. Bard for 29 years and was instrumental in the development of many medical products, including the synthetic polyisoprene Foley catheter for which he received a ... |
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Mr. Charles E. Parr PARR Charles E. Parr of Covington, GA died Tuesday March 9, 2010. The body was donated to the Emory School of Medicine. He was born on April 11, 1914 in Conyers, GA to Noel Guy and Faye Maddox Parr. Mr. Parr was a farmer, Chairman of Newton County Tax Assessors. Member of ... 
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William Dale Hampton, Sr. Mr. William Dale Hampton, Sr., 91 of Covington died March 8, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Hampton was born in Unecka, NC in 1918 to the late James Pearl and Bertha Faust Hampton. Mr. Hampton retired from Randall Brothers Lumber Company after 30 years as a Building Materials Salesman. He attended Young Harris College and was an avid fisherman and Georgia Bulldogs Fan. He was a loving ... |
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James O. Ashworth, Jr. James O. Ashworth, Jr., of Social Circle, died March 8, 2010, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 78. Son of the late James O., Sr. and Elizabeth Henderson Ashworth, he retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of service and enjoyed square dancing, golf, and camping. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ashworth of Social Circle; daughter, Saralyn A. Thomas of Pendergrass; sons, Robert J. Ashworth of Lynchburg, VA and Jerry Ashworth of ... |
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Anthony Michael Barrow Anthony Michael Barrow, of Covington, died March 8, 2010, at Grady Health System, at the age of 21. Mr. Barrow enjoyed playing baseball and golf. He was known for his infectious smile and was a loving father, son, grandson and brother. Survivors include his son, Aiden Barrow of Covington; mother, Delia Barrow of Monroe; father, Wade Barrow; sister, Cynthia Barrow of Monroe; grandparents, Thomas Terrell Blackstock and Oralia Blackstock of Covington; aunt and uncles, Mike ... |
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Mrs. Montine Walton WALTON Mrs. Montine Walton of Social Circle, GA died Thursday March 4, 2010 at Walton Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 24, 1924 in Monroe, GA to the late Jessie and Etta Davis Kirk. Mrs. Walton was of the Methodist faith a former member of Newborn United Methodist Church. |
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Ruby M. Frazier Mrs. Ruby M. Frazier died Feb. 23. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh (Rosie Lee Moss) Avery Sr., she was born in Morgan County in 1935, one of 13 children. Eight siblings preceded her in death. Mrs. Frazier was educated in Mansfield-Newborn public schools and joined Springfield Baptist Church, Newborn, early in life and became an active and faithful member. She loved attending church services and being on the ... |
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Opal Odette Fowler Opal Odette Fowler, of Mansfield, died March 2, 2010, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Jacob Aaron and Sally Avery Cleghorn, she was a member of First United Methodist Church of Stockbridge but locally attended The Church at Covington. Mrs. Fowler retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company with over 35 years of service and was the last of six siblings. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved her dogs. ... |
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Ruby L. Sullivan Mrs. Ruby L. Sullivan of Covington, passed away March 3, 2010, at the age of 84. She attended County Line Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Sullivan enjoyed gardening and doing word searches. Most important to her was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sullivan and her husband, Robert would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Friday. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.A. and Luvene ... |
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Joseph M. Holahan Jr. Joseph M. Holahan Jr. McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C. Joseph Myles Holahan, Jr., 92, husband of the late Katherine Englert Holahan, passed away Feb. 24 at NHC Healthcare of Anderson. The son of the late Joseph Myles Holahan and Florence Kelleher Holahan, he was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in 1917. He served in the United States Army National Guard, was a 1939 graduate of Manhattan College, and ... |
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Edith A. Baugh Harwell-Wheeler Funeral Home2157 East StreetCovington, Georgia 30014 Please run in next edition. BAUGH Mrs. Edith A. Baugh, 83 of Oxford |
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Mildred Louise Garner Adams Mildred Louise (Garner) Adams, of Covington, died February 26, 2010, at Hospice Atlanta, at the age of 79. Daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Daisy Hall Garner, she enjoyed her family, her flowers and enjoyed going to Casinos. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Adams Sr., daughter, Linda Sue Adams Littleton, and sister, Frances Henry. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Yvonne and Steven Adams of Lula, Miranda Gale ... |
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Kathryn Edmondson Bloodworth Kathryn Edmondson Bloodworth, 79, of Social Circle, died on Feb. 19. The daughter of the late Corrie Sullivan and the late Annie Durden Sullivan, she was born in Morgan County in 1930. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Edmondson and George Bloodworth. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Marilyn and Wendell Pitts of Social Circle; son Tony Edmondson of Winder; sisters and brothers-in-law Helen ... |
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Ralph J. Mulkey Mr. Ralph J. Mulkey, 89 of Covington died February 25, 2010 at Embracing Hospice in Snellville, Georgia. Mr. Mulkey owned and operated Mulkey’s Jewelery and Watch Repair located on the square in Covington for many years. He proudly served his country during WWII ... |
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Mr. Joe B. Gheesling, Sr. GHEESLING Joe Bert Gheesling, Sr. of Oxford, GA died Wednesday February 24, 2010 at Merryvale Assisted Living. He was born on January 26, 1929 in Warrenton, GA to Frank and Ruth (Thompson) Gheesling. Mr. Gheelsing was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington. |
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Mr. Marion Carlton "Blunk" Middlebrooks Mr. Marion Carlton (Blunk) Middlebrooks, Sr. of Covington, GA died Sunday February 21, 2010 at Retreat Nursing Home in Monticello. He was born on May 7, 1919 in Loganville, Ga. to James T. and Althea Rutledge Middlebrooks. He was avid in CB Radio and was known as "Salem Blue Jay", enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was member of Gum Creek Presbyterian Church. |
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Adam Strong Mr. Adam Strong died Feb. 18 in Newton County. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Artis (Jessie Smith) Strong, he was born in 1930 in Newton County. Mr. Strong attended Washington Street School and joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Covington, at a young age. A hard worker, he was employed by Georgia Highway, retiring in 1993 after over 30 years of dedicated service. In 1986 he married Jessie Evans Jackson and became ... |
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David Earl Hill ed Feb. 5. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. (Versie Settles) Hill Sr., he was born in 1952 in Memphis, Tenn., the second of eight children. He was preceded in death by sister Phyllis Hill Boyd and special friend Louis Williams. Mr. Hill was raised in Memphis and graduated from Melrose High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and returned to Memphis to become a certified automobile ... |
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Joseph Sidney Garner Joseph Sidney Garner went to be with his Heavenly Father and Jesus, his Savior and Lord, Feb. 19. The son of the late Joseph Maxwell Garner and Catherine Good Garner of Oxford, Miss., he was born in 1925. Mr. Garner served in the church as an elder for many years and served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot and in Research and Development, participating in World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam.
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Otis Lee Burton Otis Lee Burton died Feb. 15. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther (Early Mae Bird) Burton Sr., he was born in 1958. He was preceded in deaby by brother James Burton and son Luther. Mr. Burton was raised and educated in Benton Harbor, Mich. He was a comical and loving person, always full of life. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and watching western movies on television. |
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Bertha Knight Thompson Bertha Knight Thompson of Covington, passed away February 22, 2010, at the age of 80. She was a resident of Walton County for most of her life and was loved by the entire Cornish Mountain community. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday school and the church choir. She loved cooking and was well known for her delicious fried apple pies. Mrs. Thompson dearly loved her ... |
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Cleo Autry AUTRY Mrs. Cleo Autry, age 98 of Oxford, Georgia passed from this life and went to glory to be with her heavenly father Monday night, February 15, 2010. Mrs. Autry was the widow of Charlie H. Autry, the daughter of William Henry and Myrtle Vestal Towns. Mrs. Autry was born in Walton County on August 20, 1911. She was a teacher in the Walton County ...
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Emma Ruth Kelly Kitchens Emma Ruth Kelly Kitchens, 103, died Feb. 15 at the Washington Extended Care Facility in Sandersville. Mrs. Kitchens was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. Her parents were the late Willie Champion Kelly and Mildred Inis Cook Kelly. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Eudora Home Demonstration Club, Senior Citizens, and County Line Women’s Club. She was an avid gardener and homemaker. She was ... |
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Malion Christopher Malion “Smokie” Christopher, 72, passed away Feb. 16. The son of the late Harold and Rebie (Pickens) Christopher, he resided in Covington, (Jackson Lake Area) and was originally from Stone Mountain. He proudly served in the US Army and enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outside. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Christopher, son Mike Christopher and friend Hilda Holly. |
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Hal Bryan BRYAN Mr. Hal Bryan of Covington, GA and Frankfort, KY, died Monday February 15, 2010. He was born on January 21, 1947 in Lexington, KY to the late Edward II and Ollie Pearl Bryan. Mr. Bryan was famed Ecologist who has worked throughout the southeast and extensively in Georgia and Kentucky. |
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Mrs. Faye Aiken Mrs. Faye “Granny Faye” Aiken age 73, of Covington, GA died Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born on August 12, 1936 in Butts County, GA to Levie Alvin and Maxie Elizabeth (McClure) Maddox. Mrs. Aiken was a member of Red Oak United Methodist Church where she taught preschool. Mrs. Aiken ... |
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Samuel Jones Jordan Samuel Jones Jordan, 89, died Friday, Feb. 12 at Danville Regional Medical Center. |
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John Marion Stone John Marion Stone, 90, died Saturday, Feb. 6, at his residence. Marion "Pooch" Stone was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His parents were the late John Arthur Stone and Estelle Loyd Stone. He was a graduate of Young Harris College and served in the 105th Medical Battalion in the 30th Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War II, the first World War II draftee in Jasper County. Mr. ... |
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Marlene Shetter Marlene Shetter, 72, of Walnut Grove passed away Monday, Feb. 8. Mrs. Shetter was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Shetter. |
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Sandra G. Clifford Mrs. Sandra G. Clifford, 70, of Covington died Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Embracing Hospice. Survivors include sons John Clifford, Suwannee, Dan Clifford, Canton, and Eric Clifford, Lilburn; four grandchildren. |
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Robert E. (Bob) Phillips Robert E. (Bob) Phillips, of Eatonton, died peacefully at his home, February 8, 2010, at the age of 73. Son of the late Darling C. and June Scott Phillips, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service as an examiner, Georgia Baptist Hospital in management, and as a volunteer at Newton County Library and Nancy Guinn Memorial Library researching genealogy for 20 years. He had many talents including oil painting and playing the piano. Mr. Phillips ... |
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Sammy M. Brown Sammy M. Brown, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away February 8, 2010, at the age of 59. Mr. Brown was a former employee of Wil-Mac, Inc., and member of The Church at Covington. He loved playing golf, and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing country music. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Lois Medley Brown. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Anita Brown of Covington; several sisters ... |
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Eddie Phillips Eddie Phillips, age 68 of Covington, passed away on February 7, 2010, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, after a 10-month battle to survive a heart attack. He was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, on June 15, 1941, to the late Edward and Mary Phillips. He was a 1959 graduate of Avondale High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves, being ...
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Colleen Hall Mrs. Colleen Hall of Mansfield passed away on February 5, 2010 at Newton Medical Center at the age of 79. She was born in Tennessee to the late Thomas and Mattie Bell Chambers Cantrell and was the widow of the late John Edward Hall. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and was a member of Gaither’s United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed by ... |
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Edwin Moss Edwin Moss of Oxford, passed away February 3, 2010, at the age 87. Mr. Moss was a member, deacon, and ordained minister of Macedonia Baptist Church, where he was also a long time song leader and Sunday school teacher. He was born and raised in the High Point area, where he attended Heard Mixon Elementary School, but has resided in the Gum Creek area for the last 65 years. Mr. Moss retired from Bibb Manufacturing ... |
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Martha B. Griffith Martha B. Griffith of Loganville, passed away February 3, 2010, at the age of 81. Mrs. Griffith was a lifelong resident of Newton and Walton Counties, and was of the Christian faith. You always knew where you stood with her, as she was a very outspoken lady. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. Red was a favorite color of Mrs. Griffith, and ... |
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Cherry Rutland Mrs. Cherry Braswell Rutland, age 67, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, as a result of a fifteen-year battle with breast cancer. Cherry was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to George and Bertrice Braswell. Soon thereafter, the family moved to Georgia. Cherry graduated from Avondale High School in 1960, where she cheered and played basketball. She received an RN from Georgia Baptist Hospital and a B. S. degree from Emory University. She was married ... |
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Faye Fuller Faye Fuller, 68, of Monroe, died on February 2. The daughter of the late W.L. Holder and Kate Holder, she was born in Monroe in 1941. |
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Mary Irby Bishop Mrs. Mary Bessie Irby Bishop, 80, of Rockbridge Road, entered into rest January 31 at her residence. Mrs. Bishop was a born in Glascock County. She was the daughter of the late Lowie Irby and the late Susie Bales Irby. Mrs. Bishop was the retired owner and operator of Bishop Insurance Agency. She was the beloved wife of the late Eddie Bishop. |
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Coolidge Tisdale Coolidge Tisdale died Jan. 20. The son of the late the Rev. Peter Edward Tisdale and Mrs. Celeste Smith Tisdale, he was born in 1923 in Penny Farms, Fla. He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Following his retirement, he was employed by Jacksonville Shipyard with 19 years of service. Mr. Tisdale was a member of Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Callahan, Fla., where he served as ... |
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