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Joyce Price
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home
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Published: May 17, 2019, 6:34 PM

Joyce Price, 86, of Covington, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ms. Price was a longtime member of Porterdale Baptist Church where her love of music was shared both as a pianist and choir member. 

She spent 25 years working with Farm Credit Services and was a former member and past president of the Covington Pilot Club. Ms. Price was a caring and attentive mother, and as she followed her sons’ high school and college basketball careers, she developed a passion for the sport and loved being courtside. She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. (Bud) and Lillian (Moore) Rye; sisters, Christine Rye, Mary Rye Hunt; and brother, JW Rye.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lisa Price; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Karen Price, Scott and Susie Price; as well as grandchildren, Ben Price, Sydney Price, Lindsay Price. 

A Funeral Service for Ms. Price was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Chapel of Caldwell, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor David Wheeler officiating. Interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. 
Obituary: Walter Carl Lemke Jr.
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Published: Feb 26, 2025, 6:13 PM

Walter Lemke Jr., 90, of Snellville, GA, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born on October 14, 1934, Walter was a man of God who cherished his faith and the church, a devoted husband, loving father, veteran, and a mason. He served faithfully as a deacon, was an active member of the church choir, and traveled with his wife, Gail, on church bus trips, sharing his love for fellowship and service. Together, they volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and Walter found joy in singing for residents at local nursing homes.

A hardworking man, Walter spent many hours in his workshop, working on lawn mowers, and dedicated his life to supporting his family and community. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gail Lemke; his parents, Inez and Walter Carl Lemke; his sister, Cora Lemke; his granddaughter, Jordan Micaela Jackson; his great-grandson, Blake Lemke; and his brother-in-law, Jerry McKoon.

Walter leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Ken Jackson of Fletcher, NC; his son and daughter-in-law, Walter C. III (Rick) and Barbara Ann Lemke of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren Amber and Brandon Forney, Kenna Jackson, Kendall Jackson, Zachary Jackson, Rusty Lemke, Danyelle Niedjaco, Tyler and Elizabeth Lemke; and great-grandchildren Olivia Forney, Tucker Lemke, Logan Lemke, Elizabeth Niedjaco, Mikhail Niedjaco, Nyomi Lemke, Zachariah Lemke, Ivy Blake Forney, and Layla Barnes. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.