All Obituaries

Mr. William M. “Bill” Berry, age 88, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.  He was born in Newborn, Georgia on October 21, 1933 to Thomas C. and Sara Gay Berry who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Berry graduated from Newton County High School and completed his forestry degree at the University of Georgia.  He served in the United States Army.  Mr. Berry enjoyed golf, working in his yard, wood working, and UGA football.  He grew up...

JoAnn Brandenburg Thomas, age 67, of Carlton, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.  She was born in Atlanta to Delbert and Charlotte Brandenburg who have preceded her in death.  JoAnn grew up in Covington and was a 1972 graduate of Newton County High School.  She graduated and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the College of Nursing in Augusta. JoAnn was an avid reader, she loved all of her “critters”, enjoyed gardening, and was a...

Phyllis L. Colby, age 90 of Covington formerly of N. Chelmsford, Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  She was born October 29, 1931 in Manchester, Connecticut to Herbert and Agnes Colby who have preceded her in death.  Ms. Colby worked for Raytheon Corporation for 35 years as an office manager.  She was an avid reader, who traveled extensively, and enjoyed going out to eat.  Along with her parents Ms. Colby was preceded in death by her son David...

Jeff Blackwell, age 54, of Jackson passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1967, his parents Bobby and Mary Lou Blackwell have preceded him in death. Mr. Blackwell grew up in Jonesboro, Georgia. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and his four-wheeler. Mr. Blackwell was a proud member of the Philologia Masonic Lodge. Being a Mason brought him so much joy and sense of accomplishment. Mr. Blackwell had a servant’s heart and being a Mason gave him an outlet to serve...

Mr. Jack Cason, age 84, of Oxford, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  He was born on January 25, 1937 to Charlie and Sadie Cason who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Cason loved his family with all his heart especially his grandboys.  He had a kind heart and enjoyed helping others. Mr. Cason spent most of his time outdoors and had a very strong work ethic.  He had a passion for farming, fishing, gardening, and riding around on his tractors.  Mr....

Mrs. Bettye Shivers, age 91, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.  She was born January 26, 1930 in Thomaston, Georgia to Eugene and Dezzie Lee who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Shivers grew up in Thomaston and was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports on TV.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Shivers and her daughter Pamela Jan Shivers.  Mrs. Shivers is survived by her son Chip Shivers (Sue Ann...

Mr. James M. “Jim” Lenox, age 73, of Covington went Home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born August 5, 1948, in Hartwood, Virginia, to James and Myrtle Lenox who have preceded him in death. Jim grew up in Hartwood and Fredericksburg and was a 1971 graduate of Bob Jones University. He was a high school English teacher for thirty years, impacting thousands of students’ lives at Christian schools including Faith Baptist in Longmont, Colorado, and Grace...

Mrs. Marie Brown Silin, age 87, of Lawrenceville formerly of Covington passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021.  She was born November 10, 1934 in Tallapoosa, Georgia.  Mrs. Silin grew up in Tallapoosa and Atlanta and graduated from Bass High School.  She resided in Covington for a number of years and was a resident of Harristown Park.  She worked for Georgia Adjustment Company for over 30 years and was very involved in the Women’s Insurance Association.  Mrs....

(Obituary lovingly prepared by family) Mary LaVerne “Bernie” Clement, age 77, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  She was born June 17, 1944 in Austell, GA, grew up in Atlanta, and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School.  The daughter of a land surveyor and a seamstress, Ms. Clement was a woman of quiet but passionate faith, living a life of good example that touched everyone around her.  She loved gospel and country music and sang in church...

Obituary lovingly provided by the family. Julia E. Hays Daniell, died November 3, 2021 at the age of 87.  The daughter of late Lee and Sarah Hays, she was born in 1934 in Newton County, Georgia. She worked as a nurse at Georgia Baptist Hospital before her marriage at which time she chose to be a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Julia enjoyed sewing and gardening.  She also enjoyed hosting many foreign exchange students studying English as a second language in...