Samantha Banks, of Loganville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 38. Samantha was a selfless and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed being involved with her church, working out, spending time with her son, Jared and helping others.   She is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Banks; son, Jared Banks; mother, Wanda Daniel; father, Bill Dusenberry; sisters, Jennifer McManus, Amanda Ellis, Stephanie George; niece, Freyja McManus; nephews,...

Dr. Leon Foote, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 87. From Footeprints on the Sawdust Trail to Footeprints on the Streets of Gold, Dr. Leon was a man of God, loved his Saviour, KJV Bible, and his family. He was loved in return by his Saviour and also his family. To those that know Jesus as their Saviour we will have a glad reunion day. Dr. Foote was an evangelist for many years and pastored The Cedar Crest-Lucy Furnace Chapel in Mount Union,...

Edward Needham, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 67. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam war era. After finishing his service, he carved out a career as the President and CEO of Beaver Manufacturing in Mansfield. Edward was an adventurer who loved boating and the ocean. An avid reader, he would often talk about the histories he was reading as if he were there when they happened. He also loved to cook and he always had the best...

Melanie Fitts Blake, of Conyers, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 51. Mrs. Blake was an employee of Covington Credit and most recently at Lendmark Financial. She was outgoing and made friends everywhere that she went. Mrs. Blake will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ricky Fitts; father, Floyd McClure. Survivors include her husband, Mike Blake; daughters, Katie Fitts, Tiffany Fitts; son, Josh Fitts;...

Janet Irene Lane, of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 93. Mrs. Lane was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church; she worked in the children’s church and was a member of Joy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Lane was previously a member of Avondale First Baptist Church, where she worked in the nursery. Mrs. Lane enjoyed spending time outside in her vegetable garden. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Lane was preceded by her husband, Otho Lane; her...

Karen Jenkins, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 77. Mrs. Jenkins was generous to a fault, loving and kind. She had a fabulous sense of humor and enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, and in her earlier years playing softball. Mrs. Jenkins will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Logan Daves, Jr.; second husband, Larry Dean Jenkins; son, Gary Lee Daves; parents,...

Catherine Gaddis Griffin, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the age of 78. Mrs. Griffin received her bachelor’s degree in RN from Dekalb College and then began her career with Dekalb Medical on the surgical floor. She later retired from the state of Georgia after 25 years. Mrs. Griffin loved shopping, giving gifts, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered as the matriarch of the family who was selfless and kind and loved by her family and...

Sheryl L. Panico, of Covington, formerly of Farmingdale, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 74. Sherry resided in Covington since 2017 and was a graduate of Stony Brook University where she received her bachelor’s degree in social work. She was a strong Christian woman who did everything in the name of God – she served the Lord and mankind in any capacity. Sherry was an accomplished artist and enjoyed playing the piano, violin, and painting nature scenes. She...

Martha Lucille Arndt, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 76. Ms. Arndt was a devout Christian and member of Covington First United Methodist Church. She liked watching her TV shows, and really enjoyed socializing with her friends. Ms. Arndt loved her dogs, “Precious” and “Prissy”; additionally, she loved her grandkids and children dearly. Ms. Arndt was preceded by her parents, John Albert and Ethel Lucille Arndt; sister, Edith Marie;...

Robert Wayne McGiboney, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 77. Mr. McGiboney was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He loved to tell stories and was a man of many jokes and good times. Mr. McGiboney was a well-known friend, businessman, and never met a stranger; with his abundance of knowledge, he gave great advice and had a home remedy for everything. He loved sunshine and never turned down a trip to the beach. His pride in his entrepreneurship was inspiring to...