OBITS Section
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Mr. Paul L. Draeger Mr. Paul L. Draeger, 59 of Social Circle passed away Thursday September 2, 2010 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mr. Draeger was preceeded in death by his mother Joyce Draeger and his father in law Larry Beier. He is survived by his wife Cindy Draeger, his father Paul C. Draeger of Woodruff, WI., his son Brandon Draeger ... |
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Ruth Evelyn Barrett Wiggins Ruth E. Wiggins, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 28. Mrs. Wiggins, the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel Holcomb Capell of Porterdale, was born in Arabi in 1923. She was preceded in death by husbands Robert Eugene Barrett Sr. and Sultan Wiggins, her son Robert Eugene Barrett Jr. and sisters Lucy Savage and Lillian Willis. She always had a loving and warm personality which ... 
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Ted W. Chancey Ted W. Chancey of Covington, passed away August 28, 2010, at the age of 80. He was employed with Chancey’s Shoe Shop, where he worked in shoe repair for a number of years; and with Consolidated Shoe Company, at which time he traveled throughout Alabama for a short time. Mr. Chancey loved collecting antiques and knives, and enjoyed trading them both. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and ... |
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Carrie Jean Duncan-Skerrett Carrie Jean Duncan-Skerrett, 55, wife of Phillip V. Skerrett Jr., passed on Aug. 20. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist church, 3465 Old Selma Road, Montgomery, Ala., with the Rev. William Bradford officiating. A repast will be at the church after services. Interment will be at Kindle Cemetery, Ashley Road, Montgomery. |
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Mrs. Charlotte E. Ingram Mrs. Charlotte E. Ingram, 61 of Mansfield, Ga. died Thursday August 26, 2010 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mrs. Ingram was born in Atlanta to Elzie and Rosie Smith Bowen. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rev. Gary Ingram, Sr. mother Mrs. Rosie Gearin of Cumming, Ga. and her children Toie White of Nashville, TN, Gary Ingram, Jr. of Newnan, Ga., Stephanie Keeton of Covington, Shanna ... |
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James Thomas Duke James Thomas Duke of Covington, passed away August 24, 2010, at the age of 79. James was a long time resident of Newton County and was a Korean War veteran. James worked for Bibb Manufacturing and Mobil Chemical. He loved gardening, working in his yard, and a good debate - which he never lost. He enjoyed coaching softball, and coached his wife, sister and daughters’ softball teams. He also enjoyed softball as a spectator. James ... |
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Joyce Sanders Joyce Sanders, of Oxford, died Thursday, Aug. 19, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 18, 1938, in Porterdale to Horace E. and Margie Mitchum Johnson. She was a life-long resident of Newton County. |
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Virginia M. Kursaitis Virginia M. Kursaitis of Oxford, passed away August 19, 2010, at the age of 76. Mrs. Kursaitis was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister; and was compassionate and giving throughout her life. She was comical, funny, and always ready to have a good time. Some of her most enjoyable moments were in front of a Bingo Card with her friends and grandsons. Mrs. Kursaitis was preceded in death by her husband, Henrikas “Hank” ... |
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William "Billy" E. Bond William “Billy” E. Bond of Covington, passed away August 18, 2010, at the age of 53. Mr. Bond served his country in the U.S. Army. He was very active in his church, and enjoyed taking care of his animals. Mr. Bond was very devoted to his daddy and mother, William Forrester and Mary Bond, caring for them until their death. Surviving Mr. Bond is his cousin, Lynn (Bond) Croad of Conyers, Georgia. A Memorial Service ... |
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Annie F. Robinson Mrs. Annie F. Robinson died Aug. 9. She was born in 1931 in Jasper County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James (Thelma) Manuel and the second of nine children. She was preceded in death by brothers Lester Manuel and Henry jack Manuel and her husband Mr. Jimmie Robinson Sr. Mrs. Robinson was educated in Newton County public school and attended Carver Vocational School in Atlanta and became a CNA. ... |
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Milton A. McLaney ("Coach Mac") Milton A. McLaney (“Coach Mac”), a long time, well known resident of Covington, died August 17, 2010, at the age of 82. He attended West Georgia College prior to serving in the United States Navy during World War II. After the War, he attended and graduated from the University of Alabama with a Degree in Education, then earned his Masters of Education Degree from Mercer University. He was a dedicated educator with Newton County Schools ...
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Larry L. Haley Mr. Larry L. Haley died Aug. 8. He was born in 1949 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlos (Elnora) Haley. Mr. Haley was raised and educated in Tuscaloosa. He was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church and a graduate of Drew High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Mississippi Valley State University and worked as a salesman. Due to his impeccable work ethic and ... |
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Nana Kwayme Boakye Mr. Nana Kwayme Boakye died Aug. 4. He was born in 1983 in Fulton county, the son of Mary Ann (Reid) Boakye and Oheneba Yiadom Boakye. One of five siblings, he was a graduate of Pebblebrook High School, Mableton. Mr. Boakye was a well-mannered and humble young man, who always kept a smile on his face, Although reserved, he loved his friends and family. He was a mentor to younger children in the ... |
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Mr. Frederick Miner MINER Mr. Frederick Miner of Oxford, GA died Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Newton Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1928 in Pontiac, MI to the late Carlton Zenith and Elsie Behr Miner. Mr. Miner retired from Lithonia Lighting and was once with Merry Brothers Brick and Tile of Augusta, ... |
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Janice Fleming Janice Fleming of Covington, passed away at home August 10, 2010, at the age of 65. Mrs. Fleming was a member of Victory Baptist Church, in Loganville, where she loved singing in the choir. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, watching TV, going out for dinner, and traveling to the beach. She cherished her private time reading her Bible and teaching Sunday School. Mrs. Fleming was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was ... |
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Grover C. (Tony) Morton Grover C. (Tony) Morton of Covington, passed away August 3, 2010, at the age of 82. He worked as a Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Covington for 30 years. Mr. Morton served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He belonged to the American Legion, sang in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church and led singing for AARP. Mr. Morton is survived by his wife, Joyce Everett Morton of Covington; daughter ... |
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Elizabeth Hicks Belcher Elizabeth Hicks Belcher, 92, of Abbeville, Ala., formerly of Starrsville, died Aug. 8, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Abbeville. Mrs. Belcher was born in Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Albert J. Hicks and Lilly Mae Herndon Hicks. She was reared in Woodstock and Marietta and lived in Starrsville, many years before moving to Abbeville in 2007. Mrs. Belcher was a member of the Starrsville United Methodist ... |
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Elizabeth Hicks Belcher Elizabeth Hicks Belcher, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, formerly of Starrsville, Georgia, died Sunday night, August 8, 2010, in the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Abbeville. She was 92. |
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Markus Dean Wilson Markus Dean Wilson, 47, of Covington, died Aug. 5, at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Wilson was born in Atlanta and moved to Covington in 1971. He was a member of the Gospel Mission Church in Covington. Before his disability, Markus worked with the Walker and Walker Construction Company. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his father Johnnie William Wilson Sr., brother Johnnie Wilson Jr. and sister Janet M. Wilson. |
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William Henry Tart Mr. Tart was born March 24, 1956 in Dunn, N.C., and passed away Aug. 4. He was the son of the late William Glenn and Helen Henry Tart. |
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Mr. James "Jim" Franklin Moss, Sr. |
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Eddie Lewis Kite Eddie Lewis Kite of Newborn, passed away at home, August 6, 2010, at the age of 69. He loved the Lord and his family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy - the light of his life. Mr. Kite loved to talk to people, and he loved laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Bruce and Pauline (Head) Kite. Survivors include his wife, Amilee (Smith) Kite of Newborn; daughter and son-in-law, Louise ... |
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Mary Frances Mims Mary Frances Mims of Oxford, passed away August 5, 2010, at the age of 85. Mrs. Mims enjoyed roller skating, traveling, and was considered an excellent cook. She and her husband, Kenneth, both enjoyed witnessing for the Lord. Mrs. Mims was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L. and Bessie (Chandler) Birdsong; great-grandson, Stanley Dean Johnson; sister, Rose Cobbs; and her brother, Ralph Birdsong. ... |
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Ramona Alice Grissom Ramona Alice Grissom of Shady Dale, passed away August 3, 2010, at the age of 79. Mrs. Grissom was very active in Westminster, South Carolina, politics - becoming the first woman elected to serve on the town council; and was appointed to the State Reorganization Committee by the governor of South Carolina. She was very active in community service, and was a founding member of the Oconee Aid Society in South Carolina. She enjoyed golfing, ... |
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Joe Hughes Joe Hughes of Covington, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1944 in Covington, GA to the late Clarence and Bessie Mae Hughes. Joe was a member and Trustee of the North Covington United Methodist Church, a member of Covington Elks Lodge and loved to fish and garden. Mr. |
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Mr. Howard Coady Howard Everett (Sonny) Coady of Covington, GA died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born on May 10, 1937 in Porterdale, GA to the late Everett and Bertha Kitchens Coady. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Coady |
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Bobby N. Durden Bobby N. Durden of Loganville, passed away July 28, 2010, at the age of 78. He was a member of Corinth Christian Church, in Loganville. Mr. Durden was employed by Crawford Insulation & Fire Protection of Atlanta, for 35 years; and a member of the Local 669 Pipe Fitters Union. He enjoyed fox hunting and racing cars on dirt tracks. He was a strong, dependable, good man, and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. ... |
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Rubena Maddox Hall Swinks Rubena Maddox Hall Swinks, 86, of Scottdale, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away July 21. Rubena retired from DeKalb General Hospital in 1986 where she worked as a supervisor over the Outpatient Control Desk. She was preceded in death by her son George F. Hall and her mother, father, brothers and sisters. |
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Ricky "Boomer" Gibbs Mr. Ricky Ricardo Gibbs died unexpectedly July 3. He was born in 1988 in Covington to Sandra Lawrence and Ricky Floyd Gibbs. Affectionately called "Boomer," he grew up in Newton County and graduated from Eastside High School in 2007. He was very athletic, playing football at Indian Creek Middle School and basketball at Eastside High School. After graduation, Mr. Gibbs worked at 84 Lumber Company and the Shoe Show. During his spare time, ... |
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Clyde R. Clarke Mr. Clyde Rudolph Clarke died July 6 after a long illness. Mr. Clarke, the only son of the late Clyde Clement (Dorothy Etheridge) Clarke, was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He received his early education in the New York Public Schools graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., in 1950. He continued his education at Mandell Institute of Mechanical Drafting graduating in 1960. Mr. Clarke enlisted in the ... |
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Rachel N. Coody Rachel N. Coody of Covington, passed away July 17, 2010, at the age of 79. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church, in Covington, for over 50 years. Mrs. Coody enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, fishing, camping, and painting with her sisters. She loved to travel with her sisters, and spending time outdoors where she enjoyed nature – especially birds and flowers. Mrs. Coody loved her grandchildren dearly. She was preceded in death by ... |
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Nesbit L. Thompson Nesbit L. Thompson of Monticello, passed away July 16, 2010, at the age of 68. He was an active member of Living Waters Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Thompson enjoyed camping and watching Nascar, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He showed his black Chevrolet, and won several trophies at the car shows he attended. He also loved attending southern gospel music festivals, and when he was younger sang bass ... |
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Betty Parker Betty Parker of Social Circle, passed away July 15, 2010, at the age of 78. She enjoyed crocheting, watching Gospel videos, and cooking. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Parker; her grandson; parents, John Wiley and Alma (Yancey) Jones; and two sisters. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Denise Johnson of Social Circle, Lynn and Kenneth Whelchel of Monroe; sons, Ed Johnson of Conyers, Terry Johnson of Covington; grandchildren, Pennie Johnson, ... |
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Billy Carl (B.C.) Crowell Billy Carl (B.C.) Crowell of Covington passed away July 16, 2010. B.C. was born in Porterdale, GA on Sept. 9, 1923 to the late Homer Guy and Thelma Miller Crowell. A natural athlete, he received a baseball scholarship to Oglethorpe University where he lettered in both baseball and football and was named to the Blue Key Honor Society. In 1997 he was inducted into Oglethorpe’s Athletic Hall of Fame. B.C. served in the US Navy ... |
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Dr. Harry Waites Faulkner Dr. Harry Waites Faulkner of Covington died July 12 at Atlanta Medical Center. He was born in 1923 in Covington as the youngest child of the late William Columbus and Martha Mae Rowe Faulkner. Harry (or "Suzie" as he was affectionately known by family and friends) graduated from Covington High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in April of 1943 and served in the European Theater ...
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Bernice Hilley HILLEY Mrs. Bernice Needham Hilley, of Covington, GA, died Monday, July 12, 2010. She was born in Walton County, GA to the late Grady and Pearl Cofer Needham. Mrs. Hilley retired in 1989 after 30 years of employment with Belk as a sales clerk and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a life-time resident of Newton County. Mrs. Hilley was preceded in death by ... |
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Walter Kenneth Britt Walter Kenneth Britt of Covington, passed away July 6, 2010, at the age of 60. Mr. Britt was a skilled leather worker; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He loved his family dearly, and loved being a Papa – always showing his love to his grandchildren. Mr. Britt loved his church, Solid Rock Baptist, and studied his Bible often. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mr. Britt was preceded in death ... |
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Charlie F. "Snap" Jackson Sr. Mr. Charlie F. "Snap" Jackson Sr., died June 25. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wesley (Jessie Lee Evans) Jackson, he was born in 1947 in Oxford, one of eight children. He was raised and educated in Newton County. At an early age, Mr. Jackson joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Oxford. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and later was honorably discharged. Affectionately called "Snap" ... |
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Eleanore W. Walton Eleanore W. Walton of Covington, formerly of Atlanta, died July 3, 2010, at the age of 91, at her home. Born to the late Thomas P. and Margaret Humphries Walton, Eleanore loved music, playing the cello and organ. Animals, domestic and wild, were dear to her and, generally, all nature. She was a member of World Wildlife and a Legacy Member of the Nature Conservancy. Traveling was fun to her, ... |
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