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Angela Lynn Petty

By Echo Day on October 18, 2019

Mrs. Angela Lynn Petty, 60 of Covington, passed away on the evening of October 13, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Petty is survived by her son, Aubrey Dylan Petty of Covington; her daughter, Brittany Rae Petty of Arlington; mother, Jacquelynn Ray Andrews; her sisters, Amy Bailey of Covington and Allison Pearson of Nashville and her brother, Chad Andrews of Covington. Mrs. Petty … [Read more...] about Angela Lynn Petty

Emmlene Chumley

By Echo Day on October 18, 2019

Emmlene Chumley, 81, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. She is survived by six daughters, Mary Parham, Sharon Kuehnel, Sheila Wildgrube, Peggy Tarascio, Lisa Lees and Rhonda Hughey; 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Chumley, her parents, Jacob and Mary Helms, her sister, Ida Nelson and her … [Read more...] about Emmlene Chumley

Molly Laverne Hudson

By Echo Day on October 18, 2019

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Mrs. Molly Laverne Hudson, 83, of Brighton, passed away on the evening of October 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Brighton. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her husband, Mr. Harold Hudson of Brighton; her daughters, Patsy Hatfield of Covington, Darlene Long (John) of Granville, Tenn.  and Carol Smith of Brighton; … [Read more...] about Molly Laverne Hudson

Willie B. Riley

By Echo Day on October 18, 2019

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Willie B. Riley, 83, of Drummonds, passed away on the evening of October 10, 2019, at Methodist North Hospital. He was born March 3, 1936 in Dalesburk, Ky. to Add and Ellen Mason Riley. He was a repairman for Montgomery Ward and retired from the U.S. Navy after  serving more than 21 years of service. He is survived by his daughters; Leah Winter (Rick) and Maria Riley; his son, … [Read more...] about Willie B. Riley

Patricia Joyce Wallis

By Echo Day on October 18, 2019

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Patricia Joyce Wallis, a retired sales clerk for Walmart, passed away on October 8, 2019. She was 79 and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Charles R. Wallis; daughters, Tanya Sample, Joyce Wood; sons, Robert Mabry, Charles Troy Wallis; sister, Judy Hood; brother, Harold F. Tucker; grandchildren, Danielle, Heather, Robert and … [Read more...] about Patricia Joyce Wallis

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