All Obituaries

Mrs. Brenda “Bee” Stubbs, age 72, of Covington passed away Monday, March 30, 2020.  She was born April 25, 1947 in Cordele, Georgia to Ferrell and Luetrell Burnette who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Stubbs grew up in Cordele and Seville Georgia and attended Pitts High School, and was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern College.  She was a school teacher and taught in several school systems retiring from Bryan County.  Mrs. Stubbs was an active member of the...

Candace Johnson Fullerton, age 69, of Conyers passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.  She was born May 8, 1950 in Hood River, Oregon to Grady and Louise Harper who have preceded her in death.  Candace moved with her family to Covington when she was 18.  She worked for and retired from Kroger.  Along with her parents Candace was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fullerton.  She is survived by her children Jason Johnson of Conyers, Joey Johnson (Kimberly) of...

Mrs. India Harwell Crawford, 90, passed away on March 24, 2020.  She was born in Mansfield, GA on May 15, 1929 to her parents, Idus Key and Mattie India Smith Harwell, who have also preceded her in death.  She was married to a wonderful man on March 12, 1947, Mr. William Crawford, Sr., who has preceded her in death.  Mr. Crawford was a US Navy World War II Pacific Veteran.  India was a faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church, singing in the Senior...

Mr. Donald Gene Avis, age 56, passed away March 24, 2020. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, enjoyed spending his time fishing, and loved his dog Betsy. He graduated from Mt. Vernon Christian School, Stockbridge, GA where he played football and won the state championship.  Mr. Avis was a carpet layer, a mechanic, and worked for SRG Global. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Georgia Avis of Covington, his sister, Lena and Jerry Baggett of Demorest, GA, and a host of other...

Mrs. Emy Mitcham, age 76, of Oxford passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.  She was born March 4, 1944 in Stone Mountain to Clark and Gladys Martin Brand who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Mitcham graduated from Stone Mountain High School and Georgia College in Milledgeville.  She was a teacher for 26 years, teaching all of her career at Palmer Stone Elementary School.  Together with her husband and family she enjoyed working their family farm, Mitcham Farm in...

Kim Studdard Moore, age 57, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  She was born December 3, 1962 in Covington to her father Kenneth Studdard who has preceded her in death and her mother Beverly Studdard who survives her.  Kim attended Newton County Comprehensive High School and also attended New Life Praise Center.  To say she was full of life would be an understatement; she loved fishing, hunting, being with her family and friends, and...

Norma Jean Fuller, age 81, of Covington passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  She was born March 18, 1939 in Griffin, Georgia to Marion and Lille Rush who have preceded her in death.  Norma Jean worked for Bibb Manufacturing in Porterdale.  She is survived by her sons; James A. Fuller, Jr (Teresa) of Covington and William Lee Fuller of Thomaston along with 4 grandsons, several great grandchildren, and numerous other family members and close friends.  No services are...

Mrs. Juanita L. Moody, age 80, of Conyers passed away Monday, March 9, 2020.  She was born in Cairo, Georgia on October 30, 1939 to Albert and Mary Lowe who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Moody grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated from Leon County High School.  She enjoyed dancing in her younger years and was a Florida State football fan.  Mrs. Moody was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend whose biggest joy in life came from spending...

Frances Taylor “Fran” Blackwell, age 71, of Covington passed away Monday, March 9, 2020.  She was born in Marietta to Russell Taylor and Edith Taylor who have preceded her in death.  Fran grew up in Marietta and was a graduate of McEachren High School.  Following high school Fran went on to Lee College and then to Brenau University.  She worked as an instructor for GTE for several years.   Fran was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church.  Along...

Mr. Andy Johnson, age 53, passed away March 7, 2020. He was born September 5, 1966 in Covington, Georgia to Luther and Johnnie Ruth Johnson. Andy grew up in Covington and graduated from the Newton County Comprehensive High School. He enjoyed fishing, going to church and was a talented baseball player when he was younger. Andy was a member of Gaither’s United Methodist Church and attended many other churches in and around Covington. He is preceded in death by his sister Joanie Vaughn...