Claude Spiva

Claude "Bud" M. Spiva of Covington passed away May 7, 2016, at the age of 74. Mr. Spiva proudly served in the US Army. His overseas tours of duty included Germany and Vietnam, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, serving with the Ninth Calvary, 81^st Infantry Division. A member of Harvest Baptist Church, he served on the counting team and the food fellowship team. Mr. Spiva enjoyed all freshwater fishing, but especially trout fishing and camping in the mountains. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lawrence and Sarah Spiva.

 

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Peggy B. Spiva; daughters and son-in-law, Denise and Rudy Beam; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Allison Spiva all of Covington; grandchildren, Samantha Beam, Rodney Beam, Hayden Spiva; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Joe Hale of Jackson; as well as numerous nieces and nephew.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Spiva will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road in Covington, with Rev. Richard Culpepper officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may join the family for visitation at the funeral home Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. 

Richard Noles

Richard Hammett Noles of Conyers passed away May 7, 2016, at the age of 72. Mr. Noles proudly served in the US Army with 21 years of service, before his retirement at Fort Stewart in Savannah, GA. His multiple tours of duty included Vietnam, East Africa, Hawaii, and Thailand. For his service, he was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and his unit was awarded the Army Meritorious Unit Citation. A loving husband, father and brother, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Lucille Brooke.

 

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Anita J, Noles; daughter, Regina Helaine Noles of Smithville, TN; sisters, Barbara Sellars of Carrollton, Janie Cornett of Ellijay; brother, Danny Sellars of Carrollton.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Noles will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 2:30 PM, at the Pavilion of Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2617 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, GA., with Rev. David Riley officiating and interment followed in the cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation Monday, May 9, from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road in Covington. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting love offerings to help cover expenses. 

Mary Ruth Allgood Wilson

Mary Ruth Allgood Wilson of Cumming passed away May 5, 2016, at the age 96. Mrs. Wilson was a life-long resident of Newton County, and a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. A wonderful cook she always had a meal prepared for her husband, Fred Allgood and was well known for her cake baking. Her favorite pastime was going to Turner Lake Senior Center to paint and finish ceramics. In addition, she also enjoyed crocheting afghan's in her spare time. Preceding her in death was her first husband of 47 years, Fred F. Allgood, and second husband, Woodrow Wilson, Sr.; parents, William "Buster" and Jenny Cowan Williams; two sisters and six brothers.

 

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilson will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, 1:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road in Covington, with Rev. Joshua Roberts officiating and interment following in Oxford Historical Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the funeral home two hours prior to the service from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or contributions made be made in her memory to Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 117, Oxford, GA 30054.

Eddie Dean Lackey of Covington passed away May 2, 2016, at the age of 61. Mr. Lackey was of the Baptist faith, and was employed with Kliklok Woodman for 40 years. Eddie was an avid hunter, and he especially enjoyed hunting deer, wild boar, turkey and duck. In addition, a favorite pastime was salt and fresh-water fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mary Ray Lackey.

 

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Jody and Crystal Lackey of Covington, Randell Lackey of Spring City, TN; grandchildren, Calley Lackey, James Lackey, Sierra Lackey; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Glendon Byron Bagley of Buford; brother, Dennis Lackey of Covington; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Lackey will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, 4:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road in Covington, with Dr. Adam Cooper officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may join the family for visitation at the funeral home Friday, May 6, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

Sam Wooten

Sam Wooten of Conyers, passed away May 1, 2016, at the age of 73.  Born to the late Calvin and Nettie Wooten, he loved his family and always put them first.  Mr. Wooten retired from Norfolk Southern after 34 years of service.  He enjoyed woodworking, flying, and working on his plane and his cars. Mr. Wooten was better known for his love of running and cycling. In addition to being an avid reader, he gave freely of his time helping others and participating in mission trips. 

 

Survivors include his devoted wife of 51 years, Nancy Wooten of Conyers; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Ed Poole of Conyers, Allyson and Marty Timms of Macon; grandchildren, Meredith Poole, Morgan Poole, Fisher Timms, Parish Timms; sisters, Lucy Mahaffey, Peggy Fisher, Ruth Jackson, Sue Jones, Martha Harwell; brother, Neal Wooten; as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

 

A Memorial Service for Mr. Wooten will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 1129 Usher Street NE, in Covington, with Pastor Ralph Meaker officiating.  Friends are invited to join the family for visitation after the service.  Interment will follow at a later date in North Carolina.

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Frances Foster - Corrected Obit

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Frances Lynn Foster of Covington, passed away April 29, 2016, at the age of 74.  Mrs. Foster worked at Newton Medical Center as a Nurse Anesthetist for 30 years.  In addition, she enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching.  Mrs. Foster loved being around people, especially children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John O'Quinn, Sr., and Sheba (Allen) Lynn. 

 

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Claude Fred Foster; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jill Foster, Chris Foster; grandchildren, Daphne Foster, Sydney Foster, Stella Foster, Zaetta Foster; sister, Geneva Davis; brother and sister-in-law, John O'Quinn, Jr., and Debbie Lynn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Thursday, May 12, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. A private inurnment service will be held in Blackshear, GA.