Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Liz Evans

Liz Evans, of Covington, passed away April 28, 2015, at the age of 72.  Mrs. Evans was a resident of Newton County for 55 years where she was a cheerleading coach for the Recreation Department for 15 years.  A member of The Baptist Tabernacle, Mrs. Evans loved growing flowers and canning and freezing the vegetables her husband Ernest grew.  She enjoyed camping whenever she could and cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.  Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Horace and Lela Mae (Owens) Holman; daughter, Deborah (Cissy) Foster; daughter-in-law, Sonya Evans; brother, Raymond Holman; and sister, Ellen Eaton.

 

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ernest Evans, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ernie and Serena Evans, Johnny and Kim Evans, Greg Evans; son-in-law, Frank J. Foster, all of Covington; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons; sister, Rena Duncan of Hoschton; brother and sisters-in-law, Henry Horace, Jr. and Lisa Holman of Taylor County, GA, Betty Holman of Oxford; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Evans will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, 3:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. David Moody officiating.  Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 1, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Marsha Britt

Marsha Ann Britt, of Mansfield, passed away April 22, 2015, at the age of 72.  Marsha loved the Lord, was very involved at St. Andrews, and previously attended Solid Rock Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, she was a very kind, strong willed lady, and would help anyone in need. Marsha was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed watching TV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Britt; her son, Ed Britt; and her parents, Marshall and Sara Hill.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Sandee Britt of Porterdale, Cindee Wayt of Mansfield, Tammee Holbrook of Mansfield, Tracee Lane of Conyers, Chrissee Hedrick and her husband, Bryant of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, James Britt and Lou Garner of Rutledge; granddaughter, Deborah Ann Britt of Mansfield; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral Services for Marsha will be held Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Frank Holmes officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 12:00 - 1:45 PM.

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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Monday, April 20, 2015

Hazel Haggard Cordell

Hazel Haggard Cordell, of Covington, passed away April 19, 2015, at the age of 89.  Born to Charles and Willie Mae (Parks) Haggard, Hazel attended school in Porterdale.  She lived next door to the school and could run home at recess time to get fresh baked sweet potatoes, one for the teacher and one for herself.  This was a happy time for her.  An employee of Scientific Atlanta, she wired the first printed circuit board ever to be wired in Atlanta.  She was preceded in death by her children, John Robert Russell and Jackquelyn Ann Russell.

 

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Wilburn and Donna Russell, Charles Samuel (Chuck) and Rhonda Russell, Harold Zachary (Zach) and Cathy Russell; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hazel once wrote, "Times were not always easy, but praise the Lord for the blessings of children.  I am proud of all of them and their achievements."

 

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Covington City Cemetery, Davis Street, in Covington, with Pastor Tommy Ross officiating.

Obit - Billy Bell

Billy Howard Bell of Decatur, passed away April 16, 2015, at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. Mr. Bell retired from General Motors after more than 25 years of dedicated service. He loved playing golf and was an avid fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Mr. Bell enjoyed coaching his children's sports when they were younger and was a John Fogarty enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Jane (Young) Bell; parents, Howard Ernest and Bessie Lee (Richards) Bell; and his sister, Betty Jewell (Bell) Parsons.

 

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Mike and Debbie Bell, David and Carmen Bell, Angie and Adam Cooper, Kellie and Stephen Donahoo; grandchildren and their spouses, Kim and Zak Treff, Kevin and Alaina Bell, Kaitlyn Bell, Nick and Sara Bell, Zack and Hope Bell, Lenzie Rutledge, Samantha Cooper, Avery Donahoo, Ryan Donahoo; great-grandchildren, Kamden and Kasen Treff, Camille and Baby Emma Bell, Lily and Bailey Mullis; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Carole Ramsburg, Ruby Young Sauceman; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

A Memorial Service for Mr. Bell will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, 1:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Adam Cooper officiating and entombment following at Memory Chapel Mausoleum in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 2, two hours prior to the service, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made, in memory of Mr. Bell, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Memorial Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.     https://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/donation.do?cID=14262&pID=24671

 

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Bennie Hardy obit

Ms. Bennie W. Hardy of Covington passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the age 74. Ms. Bennie Hardy was a member of Calvary Baptist. She loved her family dearly and was very proud of them. Ms. Bennie enjoyed visiting with family and friends, doing needle work, reading and loved watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Stewart and Ida Lucille Williams.

 

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Chris Wilkins of Dacula; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Hardy of Covington, Mike and Jackie Hardy of Social Circle, William (Billy) and Tiffany Hardy of Covington; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers Barry Hardy, Billy Hardy, Mike Hardy, Chris Wilkins, Michael Hardy, II, Brian Wilkins.

 

A Graveside Service for Ms. Hardy will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 2:00 PM, at Porterdale Baptist Cemetery, Highway 81, in Porterdale, with Rev. Mike Hardy and Pastor Danny Sorrells officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Monday, April 20, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

 

 

Mary Knight obit

Mary Knight of Covington passed away April 18, 2015, at the age of 84. Mary was very charismatic and outgoing, she enjoyed going out with friends. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she loved cooking and spending time with her family, which was her greatest joy in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bryant and Orell Marie Stapp.

 

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Ben Hilliard of Covington, Marsha and Norman Taylor of Stockbridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Knight and Irene Puckett of Covington, Ricky and Beverly Knight of Conyers; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brothers; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Knight will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Darrell Payne officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 20, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

 

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Betty Laverne Millwood obit

Betty Laverne Millwood of Conyers, passed away April 15, 2015, at the age of 68.  Betty was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Mamie's Kitchen, in Conyers, and volunteered to help during their busy times. Betty liked playing bingo at American Legion and the VFW, she never met a stranger and loved all whom she came in contact with.  In her younger years, life was very difficult, yet she remained close with her sister, Ann, and over time grew closer to her mother, brothers and other sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Millwood, Sr.; mother, Edna Ethel Whatley; father, David Ralph Maloy; and her brothers, Billy, Donald and David Maloy.   

 

Survivors include her children, Betty Ann and Mark Miller of Blue Ridge, GA, Harold Gene, Jr. and Alycin Millwood of Ringgold, GA, David, Sr. and Pam Millwood of Mansfield, Trina Gilreath and Armando Lopez of Conyers; grandchildren, Ciara Jones, Morgan Miller, Felicia Jones, Ashley Miller, Andrew Miller, Thomas Millwood, Joseph Millwood, Kayla Millwood, David "D.J." Millwood, Jr., Devin Millwood, Brandy Flynn, Patrick Tate; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Flynn, Liam Tate, Conner Tate, Mason Jones, Kaelyn (Betty) Jones, Makayla Taylor, Shyann Jones, Sadie Jones, Dyllan Wagy, Jesus Lopez; sisters, Patricia Ann White of Commerce, Frances Waddleton of Oxford, Margaret Bates of Newborn; brothers, Jimmy Bell of Covington, Fred Maloy of Monroe; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Betty will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with Rev. Tony Compton officiating and interment following in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens in Conyers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 17, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

 

Betty Laverne Millwood

Betty Laverne Millwood of Conyers, passed away April 15, 2015, at the age of 68.  Betty was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Mamie's Kitchen, in Conyers, and volunteered to help during their busy times. Betty liked playing bingo at American Legion and the VFW, she never met a stranger and loved all whom she came in contact with.  In her younger years, life was very difficult, yet she remained close with her sister, Ann, and over time grew closer to her mother, brothers and other sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Millwood, Sr.; mother, Edna Ethel Whatley; father, David Ralph Maloy; and her brothers, Billy, Donald and David Maloy.   

 

Survivors include her children, Betty Ann and Mark Miller of Blue Ridge, GA, Harold Gene, Jr. and Alycin Millwood of Ringgold, GA, David, Sr. and Pam Millwood of Mansfield, Trina Gilreath and Armando Lopez of Conyers; grandchildren, Ciara Jones, Morgan Miller, Felicia Jones, Ashley Miller, Andrew Miller, Thomas Millwood, Joseph Millwood, Kayla Millwood, David "D.J." Millwood, Jr., Devin Millwood, Brandy Flynn, Patrick Tate; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Flynn, Liam Tate, Conner Tate, Mason Jones, Kaelyn (Betty) Jones, Makayla Taylor, Shyann Jones, Sadie Jones, Dyllan Wagy, Jesus Lopez; sisters, Patricia Ann White of Commerce, Frances Waddleton of Oxford, Margaret Bates of Newborn; brothers, Jimmy Bell of Covington, Fred Maloy of Monroe; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

  

Funeral Services for Betty will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with Rev. Tony Compton and interment following in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens in Conyers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 17, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

 

 

Obit - Elton Neil Wright, Sr.

Elton Neil Wright, Sr., 85, of Social Circle, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Elton was born on February 13, 1930, to the late Charlie and Susie Wright.  He and his four siblings grew up in Butler, GA (Taylor County).  He graduated from Butler High School in 1947, and then went on to graduate from Georgia Southwestern College in 1950.  After graduation Elton served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Princeton and went on to serve the United States Air Force in Okinawa. After his years of service Elton enrolled in Georgia State University where he met his wife, Jean Gower Wright, of 59 years.  Together Elton and Jean built a loving home for their two children, Elton Neil Wright, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Nancy Wright Whatley of Atlanta, GA. Elton spent forty years in the institutional food business, including starting his own business, Wrightway Foods. After retirement, he worked in the business office at the Blue Willow Inn. Elton was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for over 40 years and is presently a member of First Baptist Church Social Circle.  He was also a member of the Panthersville Masonic Lodge for over fifty years.  In his free time, Elton enjoyed spending time with family and his late beloved dog, Prissy, playing golf with his special golf friends and cheering on his GA Bulldogs. In addition to his parents, Elton was preceded in death by his twin brother, Elmo, brother, Charles and sister, Helen Dennard. 

 

Elton is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Neil and his wife Kathy; daughter, Nancy; sister, Mary Anthony; grandchildren, Mandie and Daniel Stallings, Nikki and Trevor Shaw, Andrew Whatley, Cristina Pereyo and Monica Pereyo; great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Piper, Parker and Sadie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Visitation will be held at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, April 17th from 6-8 pm.  The Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 195 N. Cherokee Road, in Social Circle, Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Social Circle-Building Fund.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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Obit - Olivia Noel Hoover

Baby girl Olivia Noel Hoover of Conyers, died April 13, 2015, at just 8 days old.

Survivors include parents, Michael and Breeanne Hoover.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, 2015, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM. Funeral Services will follow, Friday, at 1:00 PM.
 

Gail Sorrows Woodruff

Gail Sorrows Woodruff, of Conyers, passed away April 14, 2015, at the age of 59.  Mrs. Woodruff was employed by Stanley Proto for 19 years and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta.  Mrs. Woodruff enjoyed family activities, whether it was traveling or outside by the pool in the sunshine.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Ann (Donaldson) Sorrows.

 

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Jerry Woodruff; daughter, Jerrica Woodruff, both of Conyers; sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia Herbert of Conyers, Wanda and Albert Taylor of Monticello, Cathy Sorrows of Conyers; brothers and sister-in-law, Billy Jordan of Hampton, Gordon Batchelor of Covington, T.J. and Faye Woodruff of Mansfield; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a great-great nephew.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Woodruff will be held Friday, April 17, 2015, 4:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Rickey Fields officiating.  Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Conyers.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 15, from 4:00 – 9:00 PM and Thursday, April 16, from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.  Flowers are accepted or memorial donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA  30605.

Randall "Randy" Navarre

Randall "Randy" Navarre, of Ville Platte, LA, passed away April 13, 2015, at the age of 58.  He enjoyed reading and sports, and was a long-time employee of Old Dominion Freight Lines.  Randy was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lee Navarre, and his mother, Jean Navarre Jackson. 

 

Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell Navarre of Wetumpka, AL, Charles and Jody Navarre of Ellenwood, Malcolm and Tracy Navarre of Kennesaw, Mitchell and Shawn Navarre of Covington; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Doug Casey of Ville Platte, LA, Suzanne and Frankie Johnston of Social Circle; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as special niece, Christina Brewer.

 

A funeral service for Randy will be held Friday, April 17, 2015, 11:00 AM at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Wilbur Hill officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Flowers are accepted or contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Nina Wicks Aiken

Nina Wicks Aiken, of Stone Mountain, passed away April 13, 2015, at the age of 74.  Prior to working for Aiken Printing, a family-owned business, she worked for the Covington News writing obituaries and articles for the social columns. Mrs. Aiken then obtained her real estate license, working as an agent for Buckhead Brokers and Coldwell Banker. Mrs. Aiken loved collecting and organizing family pictures, both old and new.  She enjoyed shopping and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Spencer and Grace Wicks.

 

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Ralph Aiken of Stone Mountain; children and their spouses, Lisa and Scott Schroer of Athens, Ryan and Chris Aiken of Decatur, Angela and Kevin Wilson of Dacula; grandchildren, Tiffany, Zack, Tucker and Tanner Schroer, Sophia and Liam Aiken, Morgan, Faith and Noah Wilson; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Jim Kelley; niece, Lindsay Griffin and her husband Ryan.

 

A funeral service for Mrs. Aiken will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015, 3:00 PM, at Red Oak United Methodist Church, 15105 Highway 36, in Covington, with Rev. Kevin Wilson and Rev. Miguel Velez-Andujar officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, Wednesday, April 15, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Delfida Godoy de Aguirre - revised obit

Delfida Amanda Godoy de Aguirre of Covington, passed away April 11, 2015, at the age of 72. A star has stopped shining here on earth but is shining from heaven above with the love that she always gave us. With that same love she is departing this day. She loved the outdoors and flowers. We admired her for her courage; she was always an example of life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Arturo Aguirre; and her parents, Francisco Godoy and Maria Luisa Hidalgo.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Dinora Aguirre, Maria Rafaela Aguirre, Siomara Aguirre; son, Hugo Leonel Aguirre; son-in-law, Leonel Campos and Julio Palacios; daughter-in-law, Bertalina Hernandez; grandchildren, Jennifer Campos, Eddy Campos, Melanie Palacios, Kristhell Aguirre, Amanda Aguirre, Daphne Meza, Adrian Meza, Jr., Kimberly Samantha Aguirre, Jeancarlo Aguirre; great-granddaughter, Diem-Nour Rodriguez; many sisters and brothers.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Godoy de Aguirre will be held Monday, April 13, 2015, 10:00 AM at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., in Covington, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence, 370 Womack Road, Covington, GA 30016, Sunday, April 12, beginning at 4:00 PM.

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Delfida Godoy de Aguirre obit

Delfida Amanda Godoy de Aguirre of Covington, passed away April 11, 2015, at the age of 72. A star has stopped shining here on earth but is shining from heaven above with the love that she always gave us. With that same love she is departing this day. She loved the outdoors and flowers. We admired her for her courage; she was always an example of life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Arturo Aguirre; and her parents, Francisco Godoy and Maria Luisa Hidalgo.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Dinora Aguirre, Maria Rafaela Aguirre, Siomara Aguirre; son, Hugo Leonel Aguirre; son-in-law, Leonel Campos and Julio Palacios; daughter-in-law, Bertalina Hernandez; grandchildren, Jennifer Campos, Eddy Campos, Melanie Palacios, Kristhell Aguirre, Amanda Aguirre, Daphne Meza, Adrian Meza, Jr., Kimberly Samantha Aguirre, Jeancarlo Aguirre, great-granddaughter, Diem-Nour Rodriguez.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Godoy de Aguirre will be held Monday, April 13, 2015, 10:00 AM at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., in Covington, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence Sunday, April 12, beginning at 4:00 PM.

We will always love her.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Jack Norwood obit

Jack Norwood of Covington passed away April 9, 2015, at the age of 77. He graduated from Newton County High School in 1957. Mr. Norwood was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Co. and later retired from both Hercules Inc. and Weyerhaeuser. He was known for his tenor voice within Porterdale Baptist Church and was a member of the Li'l Bit Country band, along with Tommy Millwood, Don Dimsdale, Frank Kitchens and Stanley Moore. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, and loved watching all sports, especially racing. Mr. Norwood will be remembered for his excellent pound cake. He was preceded in death by his wife Melinda Norwood; parents J.V. and Gordie Mae Norwood, and his sisters Margaret Henry, Jimmie Lou Gibbs and Rachel Coody.

 

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Thomas Cowan; son Randall Norwood; daughter Melanie Bell; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Joe Norwood and Gene Norwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Norwood will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015, 3:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Don Turner officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, April 11, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Elsie Jo Holder

Elsie Jo Holder, of Conyers, passed away April 6, 2015, at the age of 95.  Her family was her priority, and she cherished spending time with them.  Mrs. Holder enjoyed yard sales, shopping, and working in her home and yard.  As long as she was able, she enjoyed attending the First Baptist Church in Covington.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hugh Holder and Ivy Johnson; parents, Ouida and Harvey Crawford; brothers, Wallace, Robert, Monty and Raburn Crawford.

 

Survivors include her sons, Mike Johnson, Ron Johnson; grandchildren, Nathan Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Amanda Powers, Lindsay Martin, Jamie Johnson; great-grandson, Dylan Johnson; sisters and brother-in-law, Eloise Sherod, Evelyn and Russell, Holder; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Karen Crawford, Edward and Leslie Crawford, Barbara Dimple Crawford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

A graveside service for Mrs. Holder will be held Thursday, April 9, 2015, 3:00 PM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington with Pastor Lynn Head officiating.  The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, two hours prior to the service, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.

Monday, April 6, 2015

John Howard Johnson

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Obit - JoAnn Autry

JoAnn Autry of Covington passed away April 4, 2015, at the age of 68. JoAnn was an active member of Newton Baptist Church where she served as Secretary of the Ambassadors Sunday School class and enjoyed singing in the choir. A former member of County Line Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church, she loved teaching Sunday school classes, working with the youth, VBS, GA's and ladies groups. JoAnn enjoyed all fellowship and organized Couples Retreats at County Line Baptist Church. She liked to travel and learn the history of different states. After working with Oxford Manufacturing Company for 20 years and Stanley Proto for 6 years, she was a Manager with Home Interiors. She also spent several years as a caregiver for families in Newton County. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she adored spending time with her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher (Chris) Autry; her parents, Troy and Carrie Lou Loyd Mobley; sisters, Louise Stone, Seleta Rutledge, Francis Harrison, Ruth Martin and brother, Homer (Bud) Mobley.

 

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Wayne Autry; daughter and son-in-law, Shiree and Bryan Robinson of Covington; sons, Derrell Autry of Covington, Derrick Autry and his wife, Heather of Covington, Jody Autry of Monticello; grandchildren, Hillary Johnson, Dylan, Johnson, Califf Carnes, Matt Autry, Justin Autry, Jaron Autry, Bryant Autry, Christopher Autry, Matthew Robinson, Chloe Robinson; great-grandson, Camden Johnson; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for JoAnn will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 3:00 PM, at Newton Baptist Church, in Covington, with Rev. Tony Howeth officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until 2:45 PM prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Newton Baptist Church Youth Fund, 720 Jack Neely Road, Covington, GA 30016.

 

 

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Charles Allen obit

Charles Allen of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the age of 70. Mr. Allen was a member of Stewart Baptist Church and was baptized in July of 2009. He enjoyed cooking, working in the garden, going fishing and spending time with his dog Kota. Mr. Allen never met a stranger and loved helping others. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.D. Clifford and Jessie Lamar (Sis) Allen; sister, Hilda Ayers; brothers, J.L., Jerry, Frank and Tony Allen; grandson, Dakota Price.

 

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Allen of Covington; daughters, Tammy Mullens, Phyllis Allen both of Kerriville, TX, Nicole Shields of McDonough; son, Brian Smith of Riverside, CA; sisters, Margie Allen of Porterdale, Linda Sorrow and her husband, James of Jersey; brother, Pete Allen and his wife, Patt of Long Beach, CA; granddaughters, Cheyanne Price of McDonough, Sophia Smith of Riverside, CA; several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Allen will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

 

James "J.B." Norman obit

James "J.B" Norman of Covington, passed away April 3, 2015, at the age of 72. Mr. Norman owned and operated Norman Printing Company for 32 years. A member of Eastridge Community Church, J.B. enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding and working on motorcycles. Additionally, he liked going to auctions and yard sales. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lois Mask Norman.

 

Survivors include his devoted wife of 34 years, Patsy Norman; daughters, Sandy Hailey of Oxford, Lisa Hill of Covington; son, Andy Norman of Covington; grandchildren, Randy Norman, Keith Norman, C.J. Norman, Rustie Norman, Nikki Norman Brittany Hill,; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Ida Mae Johnson of Covington; brother, Joel Norman of Conyers; several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Norman will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Scott Moore and Sammy Ozburn, officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 6, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

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Obit- Dolores Rutland

Mrs. Dolores N. Biddy Rutland, age 71, of Covington passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was born November 5, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Thomas and Myrtie Nix. Dolores was a faithful daughter of our Heavenly Father.  She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Covington.  She always connected with a local church wherever she lived.  Dolores had a beautiful alto voice and loved singing praises to God.  She loved God's Word and shared it with others through neighborhood Bible studies, Sunday school classes, and wherever she had opportunity to witness about His love.  Her example as a follower of Jesus Christ inspired those around her to love and serve others.  She had compassion for the lonely and for those who were in need.  She had a passion for prayer and actively sought to develop others as prayer warriors. Before moving to Covington in 2006, Dolores had been a member of Zion Baptist Church and Rockdale Baptist Church in Rockdale County.  Once she moved to Covington, she became an active member of First Baptist Church.  Then when she moved to Florence, Alabama, she connected with Woodmont Baptist.  She returned to Covington, in 2013, again serving at First Baptist.  Frequently, she would begin a Sunday School class for people who needed special love and attention. Dolores was preceded in death by both parents; and her first husband, Lowell T. Biddy, who died in 2009.

Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Rutland; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Holly Biddy; as well as her beloved grandchildren.

 A Memorial Service for Dolores will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Covington, with Dr. Cody McNutt officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, April 3, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Baptist Church Plant Fund, 1139 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014.

Obit - Rachel Young Vansant Daniel

Rachel Young Vansant Daniel, 104, of Covington, passed away April 1, 2015. Mrs. Daniel was born in Douglasville, and was 1929 graduate of Metter High School. Following graduation, she had several jobs, in Atlanta, as the nation recovered from the depression. In 1939, she joined Liberty Mutual where she worked as a claims adjustor and later a Fleet Manager for their leased vehicles. She and her first husband, Ralph Linch, were married only nine years before he was killed, in action, on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. She later married Alton Daniel, in 1948, and together they moved to Covington in 1970. They joined the First Baptist Church of Covington, in 1970, and shortly thereafter she began teaching Sunday school and continued to do so until 1997. Additionally, she served as the president of FBC's Fidelis Sunday School Class from 1997-98. Following Alton's death, she and her close friend, Nell Nixon, together with other friends, took to the road almost daily. They sought out new restaurants, revivals, tent meetings, start-up churches and new preachers. Furthermore, they would deliver food to those that were shut-in. Over a period of several years, Mrs. Daniel crocheted over 50 lap robes and delivered them to the residents living in nursing homes. She was a selfless woman and the epitome of a God-fearing Christian. She believed her long life could be attributed to her commitment to faith. She not only prayed many times each day and night, but she would often have long conversations with God. She rarely prayed for herself, but instead would pray for her family and for people in need all over the world, especially children. Sometimes during her barely audible conversations with God, her pauses during the prayer, and her facial expressions, seem to indicate that she was in two-way conversation! Mrs. Daniel was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by her family, church family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Linch; second husband, Alton Daniel; parents, William Young and Ellen Victoria Walden Vansant; sisters, Jimmie Mae Vansant Baggett, Bessie Ruth Vansant Dodson; and her brothers, Hugh Ray Vansant, Claude Franklin Vansant and Ralph Walden Vansant, her twin brother.

 

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joellen and Terry Bryant of Covington; grandson, Joel Bonds and his wife, Shelia, of Mansfield; great-granddaughter, Amanda Bonds Dwiggins and her husband, Joshua, of McDonough; great-grandson, Joshua Paris Bonds of Oxford; nieces, Grace Ellen Baggett Cadora of Springfield, MA, Martha Victoria Vansant Reed of Stone Mountain; great-niece, Victoria Cadora Pharr of Springfield, MA; and great-nephew, Allen Thomas Cadora of Atlanta.

 

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Daniel will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church of Covington, with Pastor Charles Reynolds and Dr. Robert Faulkner officiating. Interment will be held in Lawnwood Memorial Park at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church, in the Callaway room, Saturday, prior to her service, from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Missions Fund, 1139 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014.

 

Mrs. Daniel's family would like to express their utmost gratitude to the caring staff of Abbey Hospice, as well as her entire church family at First Baptist! Three words that sum up her life: FAITH, DETERMINATION & MODERATION

Patt Smith obit

Patt Smith of Covington, passed away April 1, 2015, at the age of 82.  Mrs. Smith graduated from Sparks Memorial Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR with her registered nursing degree. She was also affiliated with Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Mrs. Smith retired from Weyerhaeuser where she was an Eastern U.S. in-service manager. She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed spending time with family, reading, camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith; parents, Fred and Gladys Walters; her sisters, Betty and Colene.

 

            Survivors include three children; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-                            grandchildren.

            

           A Graveside Service for Mrs. Smith will be held Friday, April 3, 2015, 2:00              PM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington.

 

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Obit - Phillip Ray Anderson

Phillip Ray Anderson of Covington, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the age of 52. Phillip enjoyed sightseeing, making salsa, hunting and spending time on the lake fishing. He was a jovial man who never met a stranger. He cherished his family dearly and loved to spend time joking with them. Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Anderson.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Anderson; daughter, Sarah Jessica Dunn; mother and step-father, Mabel and Bud Campbell, all of Covington; sisters and brothers-in-law, April and Billy Suttles, Stacey Carmack, all of Covington, Janice and Frank Schick of Columbia, MD; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Denise Anderson of Covington; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Phillip will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Stewart Baptist Church, 158 Stewart Church Road, in Covington, with Pastor Scott Suttles officiating and interment following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Friday, April 3, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

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