Thomas McKelvey, Sr. Obituary

Thomas McKelvey, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 82. Mr. McKelvey was a proud patriot and veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Social Circle. In addition, Mr. McKelvey was a Sunday School teacher for Rockdale Baptist Church. His father, Paul McKelvey, was a member of the House of Representatives in Georgia, which inspired him to serve as a Page at the Georgia state capital while they were in session during his younger years. Mr. McKelvey grew up on a farm in Taylorsville, Georgia, where he raised grand champion prized pigs for 4-H at state shows. He was also involved in many other organizations, sports, and extracurricular activities in school. Mr. McKelvey was a frugal man and rich with the experiences and memories he made with those closest to him. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, caring grandfather, and the best great-grandfather. Mr. McKelvey was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKelvey; and 5 siblings.

 

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Ellison McKelvey; sons, Tom & Sherri McKelvey, Greg & Julie McKelvey, Barry & Diana McKelvey; grandchildren, Josh & Allie McKelvey, Brandon McKelvey, Justin & Shelby McKelvey, Kevin & Taylor McKelvey, Travis & Becka Smith, Courtney McKelvey, Tyler McKelvey; great-grandchildren, Blakely McKelvey, Jackson McKelvey, Cameron McKelvey, Madison McKelvey, Olivia McKelvey, Landon McKelvey, Ava Grace McKelvey, Dauset McKelvey, Emery McKelvey, Holland McKelvey; and several nieces and nephews.

 

A Funeral Service for Mr. McKelvey will be held Monday, May 2, 2022, 1:00 P.M., at First Baptist Church of Social Circle, 195 N Cherokee Road, in Social Circle, with Rev. Mike Hardy officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the church one hour prior to his service from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Social Circle, 195 N Cherokee Road, Social Circle, Georgia 30025, or the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

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Victor Alex Holmes Obituary

Victor Alex Holmes, of Loganville, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 67. Mr. Holmes was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 40 years and served as a Eucharistic minister. In addition, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Holmes was employed with Georgia Power for over 42 years. He loved to go traveling, especially to Disney and the mountains. Mr. Holmes took great pride in his children and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Allen Holmes; maternal grandparents, Ellen Cahill and Alex Vaeth; paternal grandparents, Eulalia Allen and Lloyd V. Holmes; and sister, Kathleen Collins.

 

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Glynda O. Holmes; daughters, Amy Chamberlain (Joshua), LeeAnne Hauer (Nick); son, V. Aaron Holmes (Sara); grandchildren, Emaleigh Holmes, Anson Holmes, Ryan Lemley, Brandon Chamberlain, Calvun Chamberlain, Alden Chamberlain, Vaniel Greer, Killian Greer, Trinity Greer; mother, Rosemary V. Holmes; brother, Tom Holmes (Lynda); stepsister, Arlene Woods (Charles); and his beloved canine daughter, Staci L. Holmes.

 

A Funeral Mass for Mr. Holmes will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA-20, in Conyers, with Deacon Fred Johns and Rev. Juan Areiza officiating and interment following in Corinth Memorial Gardens, in Loganville.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

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Danny Allen Parkes Obituary

Danny Allen Parkes, of Covington, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at the age of 72. Mr. Parkes was a devout Christian and member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was a talented woodworker that enjoyed making things for others and never wanted anything in return for his work. Mr. Parkes loved people and making them laugh with his sense of humor. He liked antique cars and riding in his golf cart.  Mr. Parkes cherished his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Brady; and father, Joe Parkes.

Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years, Donna Parkes; daughters, Amanda Huggins (James), Ashley Wheeler (Charles), Angela Hayes (T.J.); son, Tom White (Kelly); grandchildren, Cheyenne Huggins, Lisa Huggins, Daniel Wheeler, Jacob Wheeler, T.J. White, Lyla White, Braydon Hayes; beloved friend, Sim Campbell; as well as other loving family members.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Parkes will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church Building Fund, 10 Almon Church Road, Covington, Georgia 30014.

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Brad "Paw Paw" Allgood Obituary

Brad "Paw Paw" Allgood, of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the age of 55. Brad was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed riding four-wheelers, camping, and going to his cabin. He was goofy and was always cracking himself up. Brad was devoted to his family and worked hard to give them an easy life. He was a loving husband, wonderful daddy, and adored his granddaughters. In addition, Brad had a big heart for his beloved dog, Quinnie Pop. He took great pride in all of his girls.

 

Brad is survived by his wife, Lisa Smith Allgood; daughters, Lauren Bingham (Keith), Alex Vaughan (Eric), Jessica Allgood; granddaughters; Lily Bingham, Kenslee Bingham, Preslee Vaughan, Bradlee Vaughan, Autree Vaughan, Lacee Vaughan, Willow Allgood; parents, Johnny and Lana Malone Allgood; brother, Grant Allgood (Tami); mother-in-law, Brenda Smith; sister-in-law, Angie Middlebrooks; brothers-in-law, Tony Smith, Ashley Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

 

A Memorial Service for Brad will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 4:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with David Allgood and Randell Allgood officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home two hours prior to his service from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

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Linda Overby

Linda Overby, of Covington, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the age of 74. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a very strong and caring woman who loved everyone and never judged anyone. She would take you in, feed you and give you a place to stay if you were down on your luck because she had been in their place at times in her life. Linda was one of seven children who grew up in a sharecropper household in Walton County, Georgia, until getting married and moving to Tennessee with her husband, Billy, where she raised three children. Linda and her family moved back to Georgia to be closer to Egleston Hospital for her son, Timmy, who had cystic fibrosis and lived until the age of 44. She was his number one cheerleader. Linda also fought a lot of health conditions from a brain aneurysm to COPD. She was one-of-a-kind through all of it and fought all the way until the end. Linda had a wonderful smile and a quick wit about her. She will be remembered for her infectious spirit and missed by all who knew her. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Overby; son, Timmy Overby; parents, Noah James, Sr., and Helen Lucille Ellis; brothers, Larry Ellis, Raymon Ellis; and sister-in-law, Janice Ellis.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Johnson, Renee McCall; grandchildren, Amber Watson, Heather Wisner (Bobby), Charles McCall, Cheyenne McCall; great-grandchildren, Rosealee Wisner, Logan Wisner, Novalee Skinner; sister, Judy Skinner; brothers, N.J. Ellis (Geneva), Gary Ellis, Kevin Ellis (Stacey); sister-in-law, Sandra Budd; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Overby will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, 4:00 P.M., at Covington Mill United Methodist Church, 6154 Collins Street, in Covington, with Doug Watson officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the church, two hours prior to her service, from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

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Roger Dale Blevins Obituary

Roger Dale Blevins, 68, of Covington died Thursday morning, April 14, 2022, at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Roger was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle.

 

Roger accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 11 and surrendered to preach at the age of 18. He enrolled in Tennessee Temple College in 1971 where he met his future wife, Linda Kay Cash, of Greenville, SC. They were married in 1974.

 

In 1979 they were approved by Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI). They served as missionaries to Spain from 1981 – 1996. From 1997 to 2006 Roger served as the pastor of the Iglesia Bautista de Nueva Vida in Conyers, GA. In 2007, BIMI asked him to serve as the South America Director. In June 2020, Roger and Kay began to serve with BIMI as Assistance and Relief Missionaries (ARM).

 

Roger is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Kay Blevins of Covington, GA; 3 sons and daughters-in-laws, Andy and Cindy Blevins of Cleveland, TN., Mark and Stephanie Blevins of Gulf Breeze, FL., and Nathan and Abbey Blevins of Hampton, GA; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Judith and William Traynham.

 

Dad taught us many things, but what stood out the most was what he consistently exemplified. To seek God first, to serve Him always, and to lead and love our families as Christ loved the church. Ephesians 3:20

 

A Funeral Service for Mr. Blevins will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022, 4:00 P.M., at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. David C. Moody, Dr. David Snyder, and Dr. Scott Caudill officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family, at the church, three hours prior to his service, from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. A private interment will be held at Graceland East Memorial Park, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the Baptist International Missions Inc. (BIMI), 8614 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tennessee 37341.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

 

This obituary was prepared by Mr. Blevin's family with love and affection.

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Margaret "Shay" Engelbracht

Margaret "Shay" Engelbracht, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the age of 68. Shay graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy, in New Orleans, where she cherished all her friends. She loved animals and was an active member of ASPCA. In addition, Shay enjoyed watching game shows in her free time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Peggy DeSonier.

 

Survivors include her former husband, Roy Engelbracht; and sister, Lee Stevens.

 

A Memorial Service for Shay will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ASPCA at https://secure.aspca.org/. 

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Rodney Daniel

Rodney Daniel, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 48. A talented carpenter, Rodney was a dedicated employee for Daniel Construction Company where he worked as field supervisor. He enjoyed going to NASCAR races, was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, liked listening to music, and had a huge heart for animals. Rodney was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Daniel.

 

Survivors include his son, David Daniel; father, Ronnie Daniel (Suzanne); sister, Allison Daniel.

 

Mr. Daniel's family will host a private memorial service at a later date. 

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Sandy Lynn Moody Obituary

Sandy Lynn Moody, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the age of 46. A loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Sandy was family oriented, and time spent with them is what she treasured most. She was strong-willed, opinionated, and passionate. Sandy enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as Mexican food, fishing, family get-togethers, bowling, and trying her best at dancing. She also liked playing softball, baseball, and board games – especially Scrabble, and was known to be competitive. In addition, Sandy loved traveling to the beach, baking and cooking, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Michael Dempsey; brother, Jerry Moody; and grandparents, Leahman and Opal Clark.

 

Survivors include her daughters, Amber Dempsey (Johnny McCullough), Heather Dempsey, Hannah Dempsey (Cass), Blakelee Coker; sons, Christian Michael Dempsey (Shayla), Corey Matthew Dempsey (Cheyenne); grandchildren, Kamey Dempsey, Jace McCullough, Everleigh Dempsey, Aiden Dempsey, Olivia Dempsey, Lilly Dempsey; mother, Mary Frances Jackson; sisters, Judy Oglesby (Brian), Vallery Mote; nieces, McKenzie Cotner, Savannah Cotner, Madison Moody; nephews, Seth Oglesby, Skyler Oglesby; as well as significant other, Thomas H. Coker.  

 

A visitation for Sandy will be held Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M.

 

Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

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Warren Holcombe Obituary

Warren Holcombe, of Covington, passed away April 5, 2022, at the age of 64. Mr. Holcombe was a country boy at heart and enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was fishing or hunting. In addition, he was an Atlanta Braves fan and loved watching them play. Mr. Holcombe took pride in his daughters, and never missed out on an opportunity to embarrass them. His grandchildren thought he was the craziest papa ever and nicknamed him Papa-no legs. Mr. Holcombe was preceded in death by his father, Roy Holcombe; and brothers, Gene Holcombe, Roy Holcombe, Alan Holcombe.

 

He is survived by his daughters, Erica Dooley (Alan Scott), Jennifer Holcombe; mother, Dorothy Holcombe; grandchildren, Tyler Dooley, Seth Shelnutt, Madison Dooley, Trevor Dooley, Kolton Dooley, Triston Holcombe; sister, Marilyn Nalley; and wife, Barbara Louann Holcombe.

 

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Holcombe will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 P.M., at 2305 Deerfield Farm Road, in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made towards funeral expenses. 

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Perry William Winnig Obituary

Perry, only 58 years old, was a wonderful loving husband and father. He and his wife, Barbara, were together 31 wonderful years and are so proud of the gift they were given. Their twins, Justin and Jantzen, and also quite a few others Pops liked to call his step kids. Anyone that knew Perry also knew that he had a big heart full of love for anyone in his path. He was a hard worker of several trades over the years. He had the love for mechanics from an early age, which led him to Auto Mechanics, then later to settle in for the long haul as Maintenance Mechanic with Dart Container in Conyers, GA, where he worked for 17 years until October 2021, when his health troubles became too much to bare. It wasn't until recently he found that he had 3 incurable diseases (gastroparesis, liver cancer and emphysema). That was going to be life changing, but even with all that, he still had the desire to continue his journey here on earth. He put up a good fight for months, but our Father God had bigger plans for him and took him home on Tuesday, March 29th. Perry loved boating, being on the lake, and camping. He wanted to retire and travel with his camper to show his wife the beauty of the earth he had once seen, but being the good man that Perry was, God didn't want him to suffer anymore and called him home.

He will be remembered dearly by his wife, Barbara Mock Winnig; twin sons, Justin Perry Winnig and Jantzen William Winnig, all of Oxford, GA; mother and stepfather, Patricia and Dave Buckner, of Ravenel, SC; sister, Debbie Ramsey (Doug), of Johns Island, SC; brother, Bobby Winnig, of Ravenel, SC; stepsister, Davita Ivey (Tony), of Charleston, SC; stepsister, Lisa Sterling (Dan), of Dyer, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Tim Mock (Bobby), of Oxford, GA; brother-in-law, Ricky Mock (Nancy), of Social Circle, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil William Winnig, III.

A Memorial Service for Perry will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home three hours prior to his service from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M.

This obituary was crafted with love and affection by Perry's family.

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Patricia Kitchens Duke Obituary

Patricia Kitchens Duke, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 72. Mrs. Duke was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Mansfield. After retiring from Dr. Beeber's office where she worked as a licensed practical nurse, she went on to serve as the school nurse and was a substitute teacher at Jasper County High School. Mrs. Duke, affectionately known as Nana loved her family, friends and church dearly. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clayton Duke; parents, J.M. and Johnnie Kitchens; and siblings, Ann Johnson, Jerry Kitchens, Sylvia Curtis.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Patty Cole (Hung); sons, Randy Duke (Karla), Johnny Duke (Tovie); grandchildren, Brandon Duke (Katelyn), Justin Duke, Seth Pettis (Jessica), Regan Clement (Trevor), Andi Parker (Justin), Kirsten McQuaig (Adam), Hunter Duke (Ashley Smith); great-granddaughter, Charlotte Raelynn Duke; additional blessings to come, Clayton Lloyd Duke, Everly Reeves McQuaig; future bundles of joy that Mrs. Duke has handpicked from Heaven; siblings, Linda Atkinson, Mitchell Kitchens (Debbie), Shelia Walker (Don); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

A Celebration of Life and visitation for Mrs. Duke will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at her daughter's home, 318 Long Piney Road, in Mansfield, with Pastor Bob Wooten officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prospect United Methodist Church, 84 Barnes Mountain Road, Mansfield, GA 30055

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Kelly Greene

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