All Obituaries

Mr. Idus Lawson, age 76, of Covington passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.  He was born in Covington of March 6, 1944 to Idus Grady and Hattie Mae Gilbert Lawson who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Lawson graduated from Newton County High School and worked for Hercules.  Following his retirement, he moved to Lake Sinclair.  Mr. Lawson enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the lake.  He is survived by his daughters Jil Gowens of Gainesville, Amanda and Christina...

Mr. Billy Pace, age 75, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  He was born April 8, 1945 in Covington.  Mr. Pace was a graduate of Newton County High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force for 8 years.  Mr. Pace worked for Hercules for 15 years, and was a mechanic.  He enjoyed racing, building racing motors, and could fix anything.  Mr. Pace was preceded in death by his father William Harold “Jot” Pace and...

Patty Henderson Ralston, age 49, of Covington passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.  She was born December 14, 1970 in Atlanta and grew up in Doraville.  Patty was a 1988 graduate of Sequoia High School.  She enjoyed reading, being outside, fishing, camping, white water rafting, and she loved music.  Patty was preceded in death by her father Ron Henderson and her aunt Nadine Chandler.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Destiny and Austin Cooper of...

Daniel “Dan-o” Joe Nichols of Conyers, Georgia passed away, not of Covid-19, Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 67.  Dan was originally from Crawfordsville, IN.  He was a graduate of Darlington Indiana High School where he played basketball all four years. Dan was a star basketball player for the Purple Aces at the University of Evansville, Indiana.  He relocated to Georgia as an employee for Lithonia Lighting/Cincom Systems in 1985.  While working Dan also...

Mrs. Judy Elaine Sigman, age 65, of Conyers passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  She was born in Atlanta on January 26, 1955 to Charles Herdis and Betty Sue Baker Ethridge who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Sigman grew up in Savannah and was a graduate of Beach High School.  Following high school, she attended Savannah Technical College and graduated with a respiratory therapist certification.  Most of her adult life she spent at the job she loved most, being a...

Mr. Donald William Wildermuth, age 89, of Covington passed away May 19, 2020.  He was born August 20, 1930 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Harry and Dorothy Barrett Wildermuth who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Wildermuth served in the United States Army and was a retired Police Officer.  He is survived by his wife Barbara Wildermuth of Covington along with numerous other family members and friends.  No services are planned at this time.

Jason Joyner, age 48, of Covington passed away May 18, 2020.  He was born in Atlanta on April 16, 1972 to Martin and Jackie Joyner.  Jason was full of life and a great fan of sports.  He was an Atlanta Braves fan, a Georgia Bulldog fan, a Falcons fan; he loved sports of all kinds and had to watch the Andy Griffith Show every day.  Jason is survived by his parents Martin and Jackie Joyner of Monroe, his children Noah Joyner of Social Circle, Jacob Joyner of Columbus, and...

Mrs. Charlotte Brooks Russell, age 73, of Covington passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020.  She was born in Rome, Georgia of February 1, 1947 to Howard and Vivian Marie Brooks who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Russell is survived by her sons Kenny and Billy Ferguson along with many other family members and close friends.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a day, time, and place to be determined. 

Jimmy Kenneth Green was born January 29, 1951 in Atlanta Georgia.  Known as Jimmy to most, but to a special few he will always be known as “Pawpaw Jimmy”. Jimmy was the youngest child of Carter and Geneva Green.  He was the brother of four siblings, the father of three sons, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of seven.  Jimmy was a devoted and beloved employee of the Kroger Company for 40+ years.  When not working Jimmy...

Mrs. Glenda L. Atkinson, age 83, of Covington passed away peacefully at her residence on May 8, 2020. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 7, 1937.  Mrs. Atkinson was a loving wife, mother, and friend.  There are no services scheduled at this time.