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Bobby Gene Still
Bobby Gene Still, 75, of Loganville, passed away May 12. Mr. Still loved rabbit hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.
Retired Major Joseph “Joe” A. Estep
Retired Major Joseph "Joe" A. Estep, age 76, of Oxford passed away February 3, 2012. He was born December 11, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Shore and Ruth Bowman Estep. Major Estep served his country proudly for thirty years beginning his career in 1958 in the United States Air Force and then joining the United States Army in the early 1960's. He retired in 1988 and worked as an electronics technician at ...
Scott Gober
Scott Gober of Covington, passed away February 5, 2012, at the age of 53. Scott worked for Hercules, in Covington, for over 18 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and meeting his friends at the Waffle House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lillian (Kinsey) Gober.
Mrs. Amanda Banks Sellars
Mrs. Amanda Banks Sellars, age 82, of Mansfield passed away February 10, 2012. She was born in Monticello, Georgia on May 8, 1929 to the late Holland and Lurline Henderson Banks. Mrs. Sellars loved flowers and working in her yard, she was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church and worked at Belk's, Ace Hardware Distribution Center in Conyers and at Blackwell's Grocery. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend.
Mr. John Howard Donald
Mr. John Howard Donald, 53, of Covington, GA passed away peacefully on February 6, 2012after a three year long battle with illness. He was born January 7, 1959 to the late Jack Anthony Donald and his mother who survives him Dee Ann Howard Donald in Decatur, GA. John worked as a senior consultant for the City of Atlanta for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Anthony Donald in 1989.
Mrs. Mary Grace Henderson
Mrs. Mary Grace Henderson, age 94, of Mansfield passed away February 13, 2012. She was born May 10, 1917 to the late Augustus Frank and Bertha Elder Jones in Mansfield Georgia. Mrs. Henderson was married to Ray McDonald Henderson and together with her husband they owned and operated Henderson Building Supply in Mansfield for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Henderson was a longtime member of Mansfield ...
Dennis Michael Johnson “Mike,”
Dennis Michael Johnson "Mike," 55, passed away Jan. 31 at Embracing hospice in Snellville. He is survived by his mother Betty Anne James of Atlanta; daughters and sons-in-law Jessica and Barry Mize of Monroe, Jennifer and Corey Peace of Monroe; son Michael Brian Johnson of Suwanee; 9 grandchildren; sisters Vikki McConnell of Danbury, Texas, Susan Tate of Bethlehem, Karen Thacker of Covington, Debbie Cronan of Dalton; brother Scott James of Atlanta; and numerous nieces and ...
Charles Emerson Rowland
Charles Emerson Rowland, 81, passed away Feb. 4. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was much loved for his quick intellect, sense of humor and kindness. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Born in Covington, Georgia, he grew up in Atlanta where he attended Boys High and Murphy High. He graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Economics where he was a member of ...
Essie Mae Linch
Essie Mae Linch of Jackson, passed away February 16, 2012, at the age of 99. Mrs. Linch was a resident of the High Falls community for more than 40 years; and a faithful member of Paran Baptist Church, in Forsyth. She enjoyed flower gardening. She loved her family dearly; and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Mrs. Linch was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Horace Linch; parents, James ...
Randolph Crews
Randolph Crews, 73, of Oxford, passed away Feb. 14. Mr. Crews was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or IBEW, for more than 30 years. He retired from the city of Covington, as a lineman for the electrical department, after seven years. He enjoyed freshwater fishing, watching his vegetable garden grow and traveling to Florida to visit his family where he enjoyed staying in his mother's home. Mr. Crews was a loving father ...
Mrs. Rheba Hart Oglesbee
Mrs. Rheba Hart Oglesbee, 95, of Social Circle, passed away Feb. 12. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Osier Hart, she was born in Abbeville, S.C., in 1916. Mrs. Oglesbee graduated from the University of Georgia in 1935 and taught home economics in the Social Circle City School System for 32 years. She loved gardening and floral arranging and was a founding member of the Gateway Garden Club. She had a great love ...
Mrs. Sara (Coady) King
Mrs. Sara (Coady) King, 72, a lifelong resident of Covington died Feb. 23. The daughter of the late Huel and Lorene (Gunn) Coady, she was born in 1940 in Covington. She worked many years at Beaver Manufacturing as a winding operator. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church. She loved to sing in the choir, read and take care of her family. Mrs. King is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Harper and her parents.
Mr. Thomas H. “Tom” Hunt
Mr. Thomas H. "Tom" Hunt, age 61, of Covington passed away February 27, 2012. He was born April 3, 1950 in San Mateo, California to the late Harmon King and Dorothy Mildred Heuton Hunt. Tom was raised in California and graduated from Peninsula High School in San Bruno and attended San Mateo College. While growing up in California Tom was a member of San Carlos Community Church, he went to work for Western Airlines in ...
Hazel McClure Jones
Hazel McClure Jones of Mansfield, passed away February 27, 2012, at the age of 95. Mrs. Jones was a long time and faithful member of Mansfield United Methodist Church. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly, and will be missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Harwell Jones, her son, James Harwell Jones and her parents, Jonathan and Mary (Thompson) McClure.
Judy Shepard
Judy Shepard of Walnut Grove, passed away March 6, 2012, at the age of 68. She was a devoted wife and mother for 52 years, and she loved her grandchildren dearly. Mrs. Shepard was preceded in death by her father, Gardner Clyde Reynolds.
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Mrs. Amanda Banks Sellars
Mrs. Amanda Banks Sellars, age 82, of Mansfield passed away February 10, 2012. She was born in Monticello, Georgia on May 8, 1929 to the late Holland and Lurline Henderson Banks. Mrs. Sellars loved flowers and working in her yard, she was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church and worked at Belk's, Ace Hardware Distribution Center in Conyers ...
Mr. John Howard Donald
Mr. John Howard Donald, 53, of Covington, GA passed away peacefully on February 6, 2012after a three year long battle with illness. He was born January 7, 1959 to the late Jack Anthony Donald and his mother who survives him Dee Ann Howard Donald in Decatur, GA. John worked as a senior consultant for the City of Atlanta for a ...
Scott Gober
Scott Gober of Covington, passed away February 5, 2012, at the age of 53. Scott worked for Hercules, in Covington, for over 18 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and meeting his friends at the Waffle House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lillian (Kinsey) Gober.
Don Harrison
Don Harrison of Covington, GA died Monday February 6, 2012 at Rockdale Health Care Center. He was born on January 22, 1937 in Porterdale, GA to Goldie Arthur and Ruth Underwood Harrison. ...
Retired Major Joseph "Joe" A. Estep
Retired Major Joseph "Joe" A. Estep, age 76, of Oxford passed away February 3, 2012. He was born December 11, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Shore and Ruth Bowman Estep. Major Estep served his country proudly for thirty years beginning his career in 1958 in the United States Air Force and then joining the United States Army ...
Lisa Farmer
Lisa Farmer, of Covington, passed away Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 37. Lisa was a member of Covington Christian Church and worked as a supervisor for Love's ...
Mr. Mike Bogan
Mr. Mike Bogan, 61, of Mansfield and formerly of Redan, passed away Feb. 3, 2012. He was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Griffin, Ga., ...
Veronica A. Gudelanis
Mrs. Veronica A. Gudelanis, 91, of Rutledge passed away Jan. 22. The daughter of the late Charles and Julia Totsky Vilgos, she was born in 1920 in Mayfield, Pa. Mrs. Gudelanis was very active in her church in her younger years; she loved to knit, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter S. Gudelanis and sisters and brothers Eleanor Liuzzo, Charles ...
Helen T. Young
Helen T. Young, 68, of Oxford, passed away Jan. 31. Mrs. Young was a nurse at Rockdale Medical Center for nearly 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, walking the dog, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond George and Edna Naomi (Pelfrey) Tippens and her brother Raymond Tippens.
Helen T. Young
Helen T. Young of Oxford, passed away January 31, 2012, at the age of 68. Mrs. Young was a nurse at Rockdale Medical Center for nearly 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, walking the dog, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond George and Edna Naomi (Pelfrey) Tippens; and her brother, Raymond Tippens.
Veronica Gudelanis
Mrs. Veronica A. Gudelanis, age 91, of Rutledge passed away January 22, 2012. She was born February 20, 1920 in Mayfield, PA to the late Charles and Julia Totsky Vilgos. Mrs. Gudelanis was very active in her church in her younger years, she loved to knit, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was ...
Alison M. (Bell) Campbell
Alison M. (Bell) Campbell, 56, of Covington died tragically Jan. 28. She was born in 1955 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Dorothy Jamieson and parents Walter McCoy and Carol Bowman. Mrs. Campbell was a dedicated employee of the Conyers Walmart for 13 years until the late 2000s. She was a bright, loving woman. Her greatest accomplishments in life were her grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, ...
Mary Frances Hardman
Mary Frances Hardman of Covington died January 27, 2012 at the age of 97. She was born in Morgan County to the late Wiley Pope and Mamie Alliston and was the widow of Leonard Jack Hardman. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn for 70 years and enjoyed working in her garden. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: ...
Jared S. Chambers
Jared S. Chambers of Covington, passed away January 25, 2012, at the age of 28. Jared was a very private person, but was a good friend who was always helping others and would go the extra mile to do so. His family would describe him as a "free-will child", who did his own thinking, and did things his own way. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, loved children, and enjoyed spending time with his first ...
Phyllis Krinks Nicholson
Phyllis Krinks Nicholson of Covington died Jan. 19 at The Retreat in Monticello. She was born in 1929 in Sydney, Australia, to Stanley G. and Amy Krinks. She met and married Henry Frederick Nicholson during World War II in Sydney. After the war they settled their family in Fitzgerald, moved south to Lake Worth, Fla., and eventually moved to Covington 22 years ago. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with ...
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