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Thomas (Tom) Herbert Bailey of Mansfield, GA was called home to Heaven on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born and raised in Wilmington, NC, he had a wonderful and fulfilling 90 years of life. Known to all as Tom Bailey, he served in the US Navy as a young man. Catching the bug to fly early on, he had bought his own airplane and had his pilot’s license by age 22. Mr. Bailey was a life-long Mason Emeritus, Member- American Legion, and most important to him, a highly regarded REALTOR Emeritus...

Thomas Albert Beal, of Porterdale, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 56. Mr. Beal was a very outgoing man that never met a stranger. He sought out every opportunity to make people laugh. Mr. Beal enjoyed taking walks along the river. In addition, he liked helping his mom tend to her flowers.   Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Diane Melvin, age 79, of Covington, GA passed peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Newton County; she was raised in Porterdale and spent her adult years residing on Brown Bridge Road. Diane was known for her strong work ethic and for her love of family and friends. She loved family get-togethers, cooking, music, playing Bunco, reading, and talking to people; she never met a stranger. Her grandchildren captured her heart at their birth, and she thrived on...

Robert Franklin McGee, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. McGee was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church and a Royal Ambassador, better known as the RA’s. He worked for Tingue Brown Furniture for 8 years. In addition, Mr. McGee retired from Hercules after 23 years of service. After retirement, he was employed with Hopi Construction for 6 years. Mr. McGee loved all of his companion animals. He adored children, and always had candy to hand out to...

Miriam “Annette” Crouch Beale was born July 19, 1936, to Bill and Gwen Crouch in Batesburg, SC. Annette was the middle of three children, Charles Crouch her older brother and her younger sister Kathleen. She grew up in Cayce, SC (M Ave), the place she always thought of as home.  At a young age Annette learned and developed a love for playing the piano which led to many opportunities throughout her life.  Annette graduated from Brookland Cayce High School and Columbia...

Mary Lucy Christian Rogers, 94, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 21, 2022. Mary was born on May 8, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She was “Mama” to Diane, Henry, and Fay, and “Mema” to 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and to all that knew her. Mary worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 36 years, where after retirement she took great pleasure in caring for all of her grandchildren. Mary loved working in the yard...

Andrea Hammond of Covington, GA was born July 18, 1968, at Fort Jackson, SC in a WWII Army Hospital. She came into this life early and left this life too early. She passed at home due to health complications June 20, 2022. Andrea was a daughter, sister, aunt, dog-mom, and best friend to many. She was Mom to two dogs, Harley and Lucky, and the late Astrid Louise Hammond. Andrea worked at HoustonArmour, Inc., and attended the First Methodist Church of Covington, GA. Andrea was known...

Robert “Bob” Dye, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 74. He was married to Suzanne, his wife of 39 years, and they shared two sons, Matthew and George. Bob retired from Bell South / AT&T. He was a member of the Communications Workers of America. Bob enjoyed volunteering at his son’s little league games. He supported his wife and his sons in their pursuits. Bob was an avid sports fan and enjoyed a biscuit from Mamie’s in the mornings. He was...

Linda Faye Kimbrell, 46, of Covington, GA, died unexpectedly on June 14, 2022 from a possible brain aneurysm. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.  The youngest child born to loving parents Dairl & Faye Kimbrell on Februay 6, 1976 in Atlanta GA. Linda Faye is survived by her sisters, Diane (Gary) Williams of Dearing GA, Brenda (Ryder) Hamrick of Huntsville, AL and Karen Lambert of TN, and her companion of many years, Randy...

Jerry Wade Norman, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 79. A retired home builder, Mr. Norman was an avid coon hunter even into his later years when he was not able to participate as much. During the 1980's he served as Vice President of the Southeastern Treeing Walker Association for a couple of years and served on the Board of Directions for four or five years.  He enjoyed traveling to Savanah and Tennessee to Cades Cove, his favorite destinations for...