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, ... Read More
Mr. Larry Kirkus, age 68 of Conyers, died January 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents, Carlton & Betty Kirkus. He is survived by his fiance, Diane Shubert, Conyers; brothers, Ronald & Jewel Kirkus, Conyers, Donald Kirkus, Conyers; niece, Shannon & Kurt Ebaugh, Twenty Nine Palms, CA; great-nephew, Gibson Ebaugh. Mr. Kirkus was a member of First Baptist Church Conyers, the American Legion Post Conyers, and a Vietnam Veteran. Funeral services will be ... » Read More
Glenda Nichols Washburn, age 63 of Conyers, died Sunday, January 29, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Glenn Washburn; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Robin Washburn; son, Kerry Washburn; granddaughters, Keraline Morales, Taylor Babcock, Vivian Babcock; beloved gran-dog, Biscuit; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Wilburn Mize and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Scot Ward’s Green Meadow Chapel ... » Read More
B.T. (Junior) Gattis, age 82 of Conyers, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Gattis; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy D. and Yara Gattis of Savannah, James E. and Christy Gattis of Conyers; grandchildren, Hope, Savannah, Scarlett and Harrison Gattis, Yuda Malka and Sarah Malka; brothers, Edward Gattis, Conyers, Lamar Gattis, Conyers, Doyle Gattis, Conyers; sisters, Shirley Millar, Alpharetta, Amanda Digby, Conyers and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gattis was ... » Read More
Mrs. Katherine (Kat) Lee-Wagoner was born April 8, 1934 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Lewis James Mapp and the late Mrs. Cora Mapp. At a young age she accepted Christ and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia. She was educated in Rockdale County, Georgia. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Eddie Lee and from that union were born nine children. She was employed at ... » Read More
Nedra Virginia Mitchell, 97, of 131 Wellbrook Ct., Conyers, died Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was born in Fayette County, GA to the late Ethan and Leila Tarpley Mitchell. » Read More
Mr. Bill Jimerson, Sr., age 83 of Conyers, died Friday, January 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Vonderau Jimerson and son, Tip Edward Jimerson. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Brendan Suhr, Windermere, FL, Sharon Jaynes, Monroe; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Jimerson, Jr., Snellville, Don and Cindy Jimerson, Monroe, Chris Jimerson, Conyers; grandchildren, BK Suhr, Christina Suhr, Lloyd Ferguson, Mick Jimerson; siblings, Shirley Mullins, Tommy ... » Read More
Mrs. Dixie Lee Weimer of Conyers went to be with Jesus in heaven on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the age of 76. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Frank Currie and Bessie Trimble on April 18, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Douglas Marion Currie, Jr. Dixie is survived by her husband, Kenneth A. Weimer; her son, Stephen Paul Weimer (who legally changed ... » Read More
Mrs. Emma Janet "Net" Stanton, age 88 of Conyers, died Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Stanton; parents, Darlton and Mary Lou Garner; sister, Ella Ruth Hayes; brothers, Horace Garner, Earl Garner, and Roy Garner. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph R. (Joe) and Gail Stanton, Sr., Sunset Beach, NC, Roger Stanton, Conyers; grandchildren, Leigh-Ann Stanton, Sunset Beach, NC, Joseph R. Stanton, Jr., ... » Read More
Mrs. Doris Keesee, age 90 of McDonough, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Keesee, Sr. and sisters, Irene Glass and Carlene Bunn. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Carnes, Douglasville; sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Jean Keesee, Jr., Conyers, Carl and Lucretia Keesee, McDonough; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Keesee was a member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church and was in their WMU group. She ... » Read More
Mrs. Jacqueline Lee Vinson Westmoreland, age 58 of Covington, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at her home after a 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. She was a devoted wife and Mom and loved her grandchildren more than words can say. Born to Horace and Bonnie Vinson in Detroit, Michigan in 1953, she spent a great deal of her life in Rome, Georgia before finally landing in Covington. She is survived by ... » Read More
John Wesley Bostwick, Sr., age 80 of McDonough, went to be with his Lord in heaven on Saturday, January 7, 2012. John was born June 18, 1931 to Rollin and Janie Bostwick and grew up in Jonesboro. He served in the Army during which time he contracted polio and was left a paraplegic. There wasn’t much John couldn’t do in spite of being bound by a wheelchair. He was a man of great faith ... » Read More
Mrs. Carolyn B. Smith, age 56 of Conyers, formerly of Walton County, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth N. Smith, Conyers; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Andrew Rahmes, Covington; son, Michael Smith, FL; sisters, Nancy Schuler, Loganville, Geraldine Farr, Covington; granddaughters, Caroline Rahmes, Payton Rahmes; several in-laws, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, ... » Read More
Velma B. Skipper, age 78 of Conyers, died Sunday January 1, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. James Skipper, Conyers; son & daughter-in-law, Jacob Thomas & Alison Skipper, Milton; daughter, Zena Skipper, Cumming; grandchildren, Jared Skipper, Makenna Skipper, Hannah Grace Skipper; brother, Bill Brannon, Barnesville; sister, Catherine Brock, Griffin; mother-in-law, Kathleen Skipper, Griffin; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Skipper was a loving mother and grandmother with a quick wit. ... » Read More
Mr. Grady T. Hassell, Sr., age 90 of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Harlin Hassell. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Gail Hassell, Jr., Conyers; daughters and son-in-law, Yvonne and Robert Walker, Covington, Phyllis Burchett, Conyers; grandchildren, Chris and Jennifer Walker, Watkinsville, Todd and Becky Walker, Graniteville, SC, Stephanie and Edmond Hall, Covington; great-grandchildren, Julia Walker, Andrew Walker, Thomas ... » Read More
Thomas Beacher Leathers, age 88 of Conyers, died Thursday, December 29, 2011at Merryvale Assisted Living in Oxford, Georgia. Beacher graduated from Boys High and then went into the Navy during World War II serving as a Motor Machinist 3rd class on the Destroyer USS Dale W. Peterson. They were on convoy duty traveling between Italy, England and then transferring to the Pacific. Upon return from the war he worked for the Atlanta Fire Department. ... » Read More
Betty Jo Griffin, 81, of Canton, GA and formerly of Conyers, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 21, 2011. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she was born in Eastman, GA as the only child of Joel Edward and Mattie Dykes Rawlins Butler. She was a graduate of Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA and attended Georgia State University. She met her future husband, Hollis, while at Middle Georgia College. Married in 1950, they had celebrated 61 years of marriage. » Read More
Mr. James Lee Creech, age 80 of Stockbridge died December 19, 2011. He is survived by wife, Thelma Creech, Stockbridge; daughters & sons-in-law, Sheila & Allen Rico, Mossy Rock, WA, Pamela & Hubert Anglin, Lexington, KY, Kimberly Telscher, Cincinnatti, OH; son & daughter-in-law, Cliff & Marie Creech, McDonough; sisters, Joyce & Don Bates, Miami, OK, Janice & Jack Schubert, Ypsilanti, MI, Millie ... » Read More
Mr. James Butterworth, age 82 of Covington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Estelle Butterworth and sister, Jeanette Lunsford. He is survived by his wife, Pat Butterworth, Covington; son, Jimmy Butterworth, Covington, son and partner, Jeffrey Butterworth and Mark Reasons, Phoenix AZ; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Jimmy Bryant, Seneca, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie and Helen Butterworth, Cumming, Bill and Shirley Butterworth, Dunwoody, Paul ... » Read More
Frances McCurdy Ingle Cheeley, age 84 of Conyers, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Ms. Cheeley was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Harold Ingle; daughter, Brenda Joyce Ingle; and husband of ten years, Rev. Stanley Cheeley. She is survived by her son, Wayne Ingle, and daughter-in-law, Carol Ingle. Her grandchildren, Chris Ingle, granddaughter-in-law, Kelly Harris Ingle, and granddaughter, Caroline Ingle share countless memories of the world's best Grandma. ... » Read More
Mr. Joe Robert James, age 69 of Conyers, died Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Gladys James. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Jone James, Conyers, Gene and Carol James, Heflin, AL; nieces, Libba James, Keri Little; nephews, Scott James, Ryan James; great-niece, Frankie James; great-nephews, Davis Little, Peyton Little, Wilson James. Mr. James was the caregiver for his parents during their ... » Read More
Mr. Roy Augustus Johnson, age 84 of Stockbridge, died Monday, December 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice Cleveland and C.C. Johnson, Jr.; brothers, Nathan Johnson, Brooks Johnson; sister, Elizabeth Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Annette Alexander Johnson, Stockbridge; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Johnson Bevins, Lynda and Richard Davidson, all of Atlanta; sister, Lois Woodley, Decatur; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Mary Anne Johnson, McDonough; grandchildren, Wayne and ... » Read More