All Obituaries

Mr. Gary “Garpy” Chambers, age 71, a lifelong resident of Covington passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.  He was born in Covington on September 13, 1952 to Lanier and Martha Dial Chambers who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Chambers grew up in Covington and was a graduate of Newton High School.  He was an excellent landscaper and grader and took great pride in his work owning and operating “Garpy and Sons Landscaping” for many years. Garpy enjoyed...

Mrs. Judy Wilkerson, age 74, of Loganville passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.  She was born in Atlanta on November 11, 1949 to Ethan and Elizabeth Mitchell who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Wilkerson grew up in Lithonia and was a1967 graduate of Lithonia High School.  She married Tommy Wilkerson shortly after high school and the two have enjoyed over 56 years of life together.  Mrs. Wilkerson was a bus driver for more than 30 years in Walton County and loved watching...

This obituary was lovingly prepared by the family. William Clayton “Skeet” Dial, 91, passed away April 26, 2024. He was born, raised, and lived his entire life in the Dialtown community near Oxford, Georgia. Clayton was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Betty Joyce Taylor Dial. Clayton was a farmer’s son whose strength of character was molded as a child enduring the hardships of the Great Depression and the uncertainties of World War...

Mrs. Branka Neda, age 83, of Covington passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.  She was born July 1, 1940 in Yugoslavia to Milutin and Cveta Radakovic who have preceded her in death.  Mrs. Neda was a talented seamstress and together with her daughter owned and operated Royal Fashions.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and never met a stranger; however, the greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Ret. Capt. Herbert Harris Carson, age 82, of Suwanee, formerly of Newborn passed away April 24, 2024.  He was born June 26, 1941 in Newborn to Herbert and Dorothy Carson who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Carson served proudly in the United States Army where he was a Military Police Officer and K-9 handler.  He continued his law enforcement at the City of Atlanta Police Department where his career spanned 31 years retiring as a Captain.  Mr. Carson was a fan of the...

Mrs. Cealie Mae Dickerson, age 87, of Social Circle passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.  She was born and raised in Greensboro, Georgia and moved to Covington as a young lady.  Mrs. Dickerson owned and operated several businesses through out her life but her greatest joy came from being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed building bird houses and was an avid gardener winning yard of the month many times in Social Circle. Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in...

Ms. Susan Teresa Crowder, age 63, of Covington passed away April 17, 2024 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. She was born in Lithonia to Horace and Susan England McCullers on March 17, 1961. Susan grew up in Lithonia and was a graduate of Lithonia High School.  She spent 28 years as a Customer Service Representative at the Covington City. Her fellow employees described her in a glowing Facebook post as having a “sassy wit and a big beautiful smile” who started everyday by saying...

Bridget Leigh Fuller, age 52 of Covington passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  No services are planned at this time.

Obituary lovingly provided by the family. Mr. Johnny Pickens age 66 of Sandersville, GA passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.  He was born June 14, 1957 to Bill and Joanne Pickens and grew up in Lithonia, GA.  Johnny loved working with horses and was a jockey in his younger years.  Johnny was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Stanley (Linda) Pickens and his son Chad Pickens. Johnny is survived by his...

Mr. Floyd J. Rutledge, 80 of Covington passed away April 8, 2024 at Piedmont Newton Hospital.  Mr. Rutledge was born in Wrightsville, GA to Alvin and Velma Bush Rutledge who have preceded him in death.  Mr. Rutledge was a retired Police Officer who worked with the Monroe Police Department.  He enjoyed going to car shows and working on antique cars.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He loved music, Elvis, feeding the birds and trips...