Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Larry Landrum Mulkey
Jul 19, 2018
Larry Landrum Mulkey, "Snake", of Covington, passed away July 19, 2018, at the age of 76. Gifted with a quick wit and infectious sense of humor, Mr. Mulkey was a man who loved his family. He hosted a weekly breakfast for loved ones; it was his way to fellowship and stay connected. Mr. Mulkey took great pride in his work...
Tony L. Mills
Jul 19, 2018
Tony L. Mills of Covington, passed away July 19, 2018, at the age of 78. Dr. Mills was a lifetime resident of Newton County. A licensed minister, he earned a doctorate in Bible Theology from the New England Bible Institute. Dr. Mills was a faithful and supportive member of The Baptist Tabernacle, where he was a professor in their Bible...
Mabel Campbell
Jul 18, 2018
Mabel Campbell of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the age of 82. Mrs. Campbell was always full of life and fun to be around. She looked forward to every new day and never acted her age - always playing around with everyone. Mrs. Campbell enjoyed writing, gospel music, traveling and going to the beach. She adored her...
Bobby L. Payne
Jul 14, 2018
Bobby L. Payne of Conyers, passed away July 14, 2018, at the age of 87. Mr. Payne proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was an avid golfer. Mr. Payne was funny and quick-witted with a dry sense of humor. He loved his family and will be remembered as...
J.T. Mask
Jul 13, 2018
J.T. Mask of Covington, passed away July 13, 2018, at the age of 90. Mr. Mask proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He retired after working many years for Atlanta Gas Light. Mr. Mask enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. A family man, he was known for being kind, affectionate, honorable and a...
Ophelia Page
Jul 12, 2018
Ophelia Page of Oxford, passed away July 12, 2018, at the age of 82. Mrs. Page faithfully attended Living Waters Baptist Church. She enjoyed both reading and listening to the Bible on tape. Whether taking her grandchildren on trips or providing delicious, home-cooked meals, Mrs. Page loved spending time with family. Some of her favorite hobbies included making crafts, crocheting...
James Hubert Ivey
Jul 10, 2018
James Hubert Ivey of Loganville, passed away July 10, 2018, at the age of 94. Known as "Pop" to the kids, Mr. Ivey was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed being outdoors in nature, traveling to the mountains and fishing. In addition, he liked woodworking in his spare time. Mr. Ivey was a simple Christian man and loved his...
Todd James Shields
Jul 9, 2018
Todd James Shields of Conyers, passed away July 9, 2018, at the age of 55. Todd was a 1981 graduate of Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. His career was in food service where he worked for Royal Foods and Sysco. Todd was an avid fan of sports - especially the Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves and Oakland Raiders. Coaching...
William "Bill" Faith
Jul 9, 2018
William "Bill" Faith of Covington, passed away July 9, 2018, at 69 years of age. A veteran of the United States Army, Bill proudly and dutifully served his country during the Vietnam War. His favorite pastimes reflected his love of the outdoors. Bill enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, hunting, fishing, and working in the yard. He also liked to do projects...
Roy Lee Taylor
Jul 8, 2018
Roy Lee Taylor of Covington passed away July 8, 2018, at 90 years of age. Born in Douglasville, to Chester Andrew and Lindy Katherine (Camp) Taylor, Mr. Roy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. In addition, he drove the church bus for 28 years, never having an accident. The Taylor home was a...
Bob Mccormick
Jul 6, 2018
Bob McCormick, age 69, of Social Circle, passed away July 6, 2018. Mr. McCormick was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He instilled in his children a strong love of family and a passion for food and music - a soundtrack of his life played in the background anytime family gathered together. Mr. McCormick led by example...
Rina Molina De Leonor
Jul 4, 2018
Rina Molina De Leonor, age 82, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Mrs. Molina was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and delighted in sharing her faith with others. Her generous and loving nature was evident in the way she cared for her family and friends; she enjoyed cooking delicious meals for them as often as possible....
Mitch Nicholson
Jul 3, 2018
Mitch Nicholson, 38, of Covington, died July 3, 2018. Mitch, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was a fun-loving friend who enjoyed life. He was a hard worker and was employed by numerous roofing companies for the last several years. Mitch loved being on the water. Swimming, boating and vacationing at the beach were among his favorite...
Hazel Baker Lester
Jul 3, 2018
Hazel Baker Lester of Covington, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2018, at the age of 79. A devoted and faithful Christian, Mrs. Lester was passionate about sharing her love of the Lord - including the time she spent teaching children in Sunday School. Known for being selfless and always putting the needs of others before her own, she cared for...
Betty Osborne Mitcham
Jun 27, 2018
Betty Osborne Mitcham of Covington, passed away June 27, 2018, at the age of 85. A supportive member of Covington First United Methodist Church, Mrs. Mitcham sang in the choir and was actively involved in the Stephens Ministry. She also taught an exercise class to fellow church members. Mrs. Mitcham was a member of the Covington Woman's Club and Satsuki...
Glenn Gray
Jun 26, 2018
Glenn Gray of Covington, passed away June 26, 2018, at the age of 54. Funeral Services for Glenn will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018, 1:00 P.M., at Conyers Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3001 Old Salem Road SE, in Conyers, with Pastor Curtis Fox officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church, two hours prior to his service, from...
Kathy Fleming "Momo"
Jun 25, 2018
Kathy Fleming "Momo" of Mansfield, passed away June 25, 2018, at the age of 88. Mrs. Fleming was a former volunteer candy striper at Newton General and had served 30 plus years with The Alcove before retiring. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, and doing needlepoint. Mrs. Fleming was known for being an excellent cook and baker. She...
Scott Anglin
Jun 24, 2018
Scott Anglin, 55, of Covington, passed away June 24, 2018. Scott was a caring person who had a big heart and was blessed with many family members and friends who loved him dearly. He enjoyed hunting deer and fishing, but his passion was riding his Harley. Cruising down a country road or taking to the mountains was a way for...
Berthalene Hanson Richardson
Jun 19, 2018
Berthalene Hanson Richardson of Social Circle, passed away June 19, 2018, at the age of 94. Mrs. Richardson, affectionately known as "Momma" to those who adored her most, enjoyed baking, sewing and singing. Her sweet treats were delicious, and people would often request to purchase her goodies! She was a faithful member of West End Baptist Church, in Social Circle....
Mildred Estelene Biddle
Jun 19, 2018
Mildred Estelene Biddle of Covington, passed away June 19, 2018, at the age of 85. Mrs. Biddle was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. In 1950 she was the class valedictorian of Smyrna High School. She loved to square dance even into her eighties. Mrs. Biddle adored her family - especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
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