All Obituaries

Marilyn Harris Hays, 96 of Covington, passed away Friday November 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born on September 9, 1926, to Mr. William McGarity Harris and Mrs. Ruth Thomas Harris Blackwell in Jersey, Ga. She moved to Atlanta at the age of 16 and began working at Warner Brothers Studios. During this time, she met and married the love of her life, Dixon Hays. They had two children together, Julius and Melinda. They lived in Mansfield on the family farm. She retired...

Mrs. Phillis E. Shumate, age 73, of Social Circle passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born in Atlanta on May 5, 1949 to J.T. and Velma Hicks Robinson. She grew up in Decatur and graduated from Towers High School.  Mrs. Shumate worked for Dekalb County Board of Education for 30 years and was a member of Stewart Community Church.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed word search, and loved watching her grandchildren play sports.  She enjoyed bird watching, and loved her...

Mrs. Coleen Virginia Raynor, age 96, passed away November 23, 2022.  She was born on April 4, 1926, in Shelby, North Carolina to Robert and Eva Williams Dorsey who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Raynor worked for Lithonia Lighting for 29 years.  She was a member of Lakepoint Community Church.  Mrs. Raynor was a loving wife to Bruce L. Raynor who has also preceded her in death as well as daughters Jenny Raynor Bond and Pam Keahey; her son-in-law Kenny Bond: and her...

Mrs. Barbara Reed of Covington passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Fred I. Stone, age 73, of Covington passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.  He was born in Royston, Georgia on January 3, 1949.  Mr. Stone loved dancing, and spending time at The Jasper County Senior Center.  He enjoyed NASCAR, football, going to car shows and the World of Wheels.  Mr. Stone always had a smile on his face and was the “Best Pop” ever.  He loved his dog Shaman and raised many chow chows over the years.  Mr. Stone is preceded in...

Mr. Charles Douglas “Doug” Wilson, Sr., age 75, of Conyers passed away November 20, 2022.  He was born September 18, 1947 in Lithonia to Charlie Britt and Carrie Goss Wilson who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Wilson grew up in Conyers and graduated from Rockdale High School.  He served in the United States Army and retired from AT&T.  Mr. Wilson enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.  He was...

Mrs. Becky Pace, age 68, of Covington passed away November 20, 2022.  She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on January 17, 1954 to Reverend Fred William and Emogene Isom Light who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Pace grew up in Surgoinsville, Tennessee and graduated from Berea College in Kentucky.  She served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base. Mrs. Pace enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, going to fall festivals, singing at nursing homes,...

Mr. Johnny Presley, age 85, a longtime resident of Covington passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  He was born January 24, 1937 in Eatonton to James Walker and Lillie Mae Strange Presley who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Presley was a 1958 graduate of Newton County High School and served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1961.  He was an active member of Newton Baptist Church.  Mr. Presley loved sports and was a board member of the Newton County Recreation...

Obituary lovingly provided by Mr. Calalay’s family. The family of Alfred Calalay is saddened to announce his passing on November 14th, 2022, at the age of 65. Mr. Calalay was a man known for his sense of humor, skilled cooking, and his relationship with God. With his ever-excepting spirit and love for everyone, he touched many lives in his lifetime and will be dearly missed by many. He was proceeded in death by his father, Alfred Calalay I; and his siblings, Gorgie, Johnna, and...

Mr. Doran Reid (aka, John Lue, John and Champy), age 28, of Atlanta passed away Monday, November 14, 2022.  He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica on April 19, 1994 to Barrington Reid and Christene Thomas.  Mr. Reid was a loving son and brother who loved his family and spent much of his time helping others.  He loved music and riding his bike.  He is preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents. Mr. Reid is survived by his father Barrington Reid of...