All Obituaries

Mr. Robert Stowe, age 45, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was born in Covington on September 11, 1974 to John Thomas and Naomi Bryant Stowe who have preceded him in death.  Robert was a carpenter by trade.  He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Robert is survived by his sons Justin Stowe and Aron Stowe both of Covington, his grandchild Trinity Stowe, 10 brothers and sisters, along with several other family members and close...

Mrs. Margaret McMickle, age 83, of Rutledge passed away January 20, 2020.  She was born February 3, 1936 in Florida.  Mrs. McMickle was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Clifton McMickle.  She is survived by her daughter Tracey Hewell and her son Kelly McMickle. The family has selected J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home to assist them with the arrangements.  A guest book may be signed on-line www.harwellfuneralhome.com.  

Mr. Charles Ronald “Ron” Avret, age 76, of Mansfield passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.  He was born in Sylvania, Georgia on March 24, 1943 to Charles and Estelle Avret who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Avret grew up in Sylvania and was a 1961 graduate of Screven County High School where he excelled at basketball.  Following high school Mr. Avret went on to Georgia Southern University playing basketball on a scholarship.  He graduated from Georgia...

Robert Roland "Ro" Jackson V was the first born to Robert Jackson IV and Laura Lynch.  Born on October 28, 2000, Roland had just begun to show the amazing potential of his spirit when he was called up early to join God and work at his side on January 16, 2020.  He was a vibrant, loving, caring, humorous young man and was serious about making life better for everyone he encountered.  He was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Conyers, where he was part of the...

Mrs. Rosa C. Pickett Sarrett, age 96, of Atlanta formerly of Oxford passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at St. Anne’s Terrace in Atlanta.  She was born May 16, 1923 in Oxford to John W. and Bessie L. Dorsey Pickett who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Sarrett was a member of Allen Memorial Untied Methodist Church during her years in Oxford.  A memorial service will be held at 4 o’clock Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Chapel of J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral...

Mr. Arden Davis, age 78, of Newborn passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born in Porterdale on September 7, 1941 to Harvey and Thelma Dodd Davis who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Davis was a member of Newborn United Methodist Church.  He was a Mason and a member of Mansfield Masonic Lodge #489.  Mr. Davis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp for 4 years. He worked for and retired from the State of Georgia.  Mr. Davis loved the...

Mrs. Uva Scott, age 83, of Covington passed away January 13, 2020.  She was born in Walton, New York on August 4, 1936 to William Alexander and Pearl Mae Hadsel Tweedie who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Scott was a hard-working woman and was a “jack of all trades” according to her daughter.  She was preceded in death by her husband Merton Scott and by two of her siblings.  Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughter Belinda Sill of Covington, her grandchildren...

Mrs. Faye Davis, age 77, a lifelong resident of Newton County passed away Monday, January 6, 2020.  She was born in Newton County on August 25, 1942 to J.C. and Gladys Owenby Smith who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Davis was a member of The Church at Covington.  She worked as a nurse and social worker in both Rockdale and Newton Counties.  She was a wonderful caregiver to all, and was affectionately known as “Nanny Faye” by her grandchildren.  Mrs....

Mr. Joseph Sidney Seay, age 56 of Covington, Georgia, formerly of West Virginia passed away January 6, 2020.  There are no services planned at this time.  The family has selected J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home to assist them with the arrangements.  A guest book may be signed on-line www.harwellfuneralhome.com.  

Mr. James Avery (Jim) Stokes, age 87, of Covington passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  He was born on February 1, 1932 in Covington to Walter Dewey and Annie Sue Avery Stokes who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Stokes grew up in the Rocky Plains Community and was a 1949 graduate of Covington High School.  He retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant after a career that spanned 26 years 8 months including stints in both Korea and Vietnam. ...