All Obituaries

Mary L. Robbins, age 64, of Gainesville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born February 21, 1957 in Columbia, Mississippi to Robert Yates and Mary Massengale Cooper who have preceded her in death.  Ms. Robbins grew up in Fox Worth, Mississippi and owned Famous Pub and Sports Palace in Atlanta for a number of years.  She enjoyed gardening, going to the lake, and being with her family and grandchildren.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Elaine Dollar, age 64, of Covington, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Dollar was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 17, 1957 to Betty and Bobby Duffey, who have preceded her in death. She grew up in Stockbridge and was a graduate of Stockbridge High School. Mrs. Dollar enjoyed keeping up with friends and family on social media. She also enjoyed watching gospel groups. Her faith was very important to her, she was a member of Hemphill Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Dollar’s...

Mrs. Carol B. Clarke, age 71, of Newborn passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born in West Virginia on August 8, 1950.  Mrs. Clarke grew up in Decatur, Georgia and graduated from Druid Hills High School.  She enjoyed watching TV, playing card games on the computer, shooting pool with her husband, and going to the movies.  Mrs. Clarke was a member of Newborn United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her husband Kevin Clarke, her son Jeff Knight...

Mrs. Elaine A. Anderson, age 74, of Covington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.  She was born April 21, 1947 at the Porterdale Hospital and grew up in Mansfield.  Mrs. Anderson graduated from Newton County High School and worked 17 years as the Assistant Administrator for Covington Square.  She enjoyed planting flowers, working with photo albums of her family, and shopping.  Mrs. Anderson was a member of St. Andrews C.E.C. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Brumley, age 64, of Covington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1957 to James and Ann Brumley in Owensboro, Kentucky. Mr. Brumley was a graduate of Owensboro High School. He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles. Mr. Brumley was preceded in death by his mother Ann Brumley and his brother JR Brumley. Mr. Brumley is survived by his father James Brumley, his children Stacy Jernigan (Justin) and Dustin Brumley, his siblings Sandra...

Ms. Shelnutt, age 53 of Social Circle, GA, passed away September 10, 2021.  She was born November 2, 1967 to Jerry Shelnutt and Norma McCord who have preceded her in death.  Ms. Shelnutt was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt.  Her biggest love in life was her family.  Ms. Shelnutt had a sweet loving soul and cared deeply for everyone.  She will be missed by many. Along with her parents, Ms. Shelnut’s brother, Sam Shelnutt has preceded her...

Mr. Gerald Hayes, age 61, of Covington passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  He was born April 25, 1960 in Atlanta and grew up in Covington and Porterdale.  Mr. Hayes worked for Madison Industries for a number of years.  He enjoyed hunting and was very active with the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses where he spent hours mailing out information and talked daily about his faith.  Through his community involvement he worked with the Serenity House where he...

Ms. Diane Harris, age 59, of Monticello passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 15, 1962 to Harry and Betty Duffey who have both preceded her in death. Ms. Harris grew up in Stockbridge, Georgia. She enjoyed taking care of her two dogs and keeping a tidy home. Ms. Harris loved spending time with her family. She loved spending time with her great-niece Caitlin. Ms. Harris was a kind person and was loved by many. Ms. Harris is survived by her niece...

Mrs. Sara Stephens, age 80, passed away September 4, 2021.  She was born January 14, 1941 Jack and Ruenelle Keene who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Stephens was a member of Jersey Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time in the mountains, reading, and crocheting.  She loved her family and church.  Mrs. Stephens had a sweet, caring soul and will be missed greatly.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Luther...

Mrs. Lisa Fox, age 53, passed away September 4, 2021.  She was born May 23, 1968 to John Bates and Nellie Gallops who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Fox was known as “Mrs. Click-it” because she always had a camera in someone’s face.  She was a photographer and enjoyed capturing moments of her family.  Mrs. Fox loved her family more than anything else, especially Holidays.  She was a great cook and baker.  Her family said that she lived to...