Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Eric Unger

Aug 26, 2018

Eric Unger of Covington, passed away August 26, 2018, at the age of 94. Eric and Rita, his wife of 63 years, were German immigrants who migrated to the United States to raise a family. The family lived for a short time in Cincinnati before settling in Newton County. Eric worked at and retired from MacGregor in Covington and Albany,...

Pat Cardwell

Aug 26, 2018

Pat Cardwell of Covington, passed away August 26, 2018, at the age of 84. A faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, Mrs. Cardwell was a frequent volunteer at Willing Helpers Food Bank and Willing Helpers Medical Clinic, where she was able to use her gift of encouraging others. Mrs. Cardwell also enjoyed crocheting. She loved her family and friends...

James C. (Jammy) Deadwyler

Aug 24, 2018

James "Jammy" Deadwyler of Covington, passed away August 24, 2018, at the age of 60. Jammy was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington. He was a hardworking, soft spoken man who went above and beyond for his customers and his friends. Jammy was a man of integrity and was always honest when dealing with his customers through his...

Sam Mask

Aug 23, 2018

Sam Mask, age 92, of Covington, passed away August 23, 2018. Mr. Mask honorably served his country with the United States Navy during World War II. For over 70 years, he was an active and faithful member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church where he served in various roles. In addition to teaching Sunday School classes, he shared his gift of...

Barbara Jane (Mamaw) Lyle

Aug 21, 2018

Barbara Jane Lyle (Mamaw) passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheridan Sidney Lyle; father, Simon Haun; mother, Jessie Haun Donahue; and daughter-in-law, Diane Haun. She is survived her sons, Donnie (Gail) Lyle, Danny (Penny) Haun, Ricky Haun; daughters, Cathy (Randall) Becknell, Sandy (David)...

Jaxon James Bunn

Aug 20, 2018

Jaxon James Bunn, infant son of David Bunn, Jr., and Chantay Brown, entered into rest, August 20, 2018. A Graveside Service for Infant Jaxon will be held Friday, August 24, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3962 Salem Road, in Covington, with Don Day officiating. Graveside Service

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John Adair

Aug 17, 2018

John Adair, age 69, of Covington, passed away August 17, 2018. Mr. Adair, a proud veteran of the United States Army, was retired from both Hercules and C & D Battery. He loved being outdoors - fishing, golfing, or working in his garden, but his greatest passion was cooking and grilling. Mr. Adair also enjoyed spending time with family and...

Aubrey "Eddie" Willis,

Aug 16, 2018

Aubrey "Eddie" Willis, Jr. of Oxford, passed away August 16, 2018, at the age of 87. Mr. Willis proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful member of Corinth Christian Church. A former Mason of the Chamblee Sardis Lodge, Mr. Willis was raised in September 1970. In his spare time, he...

Joan Kite

Aug 15, 2018

Joan Kite, age 70, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Mrs. Kite loved music - especially gospel, and she enjoyed singing in church in her younger years. She was also a fan of Elvis and his music. Mrs. Kite's friends and family knew her as a caring person who always put others first. She enjoyed spending time with...

Rick Mahs

Aug 13, 2018

Rick Mahs of Eatonton, passed away August 13, 2018, at the age of 60. Mr. Mahs was a dedicated employee of 21st Century Oncology where his job was a big part of his life. He had a heart of gold, a good sense of humor and a sarcastic wit. Mr. Mahs enjoyed traveling to the mountains in his spare time....

Lewis B. Mason

Aug 12, 2018

Lewis B. Mason of Covington, passed away August 12, 2018, at 88 years of age. After graduating from high school, he joined and proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church for over 40 years. While there, he served as a...

Frank A. Waters

Aug 11, 2018

Frank A. Waters of Covington, passed away August 11, 2018, at the age of 85. Mr. Waters proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He loved spending time with his family, going out to eat and collecting business cards. Mr. Waters will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death...

Ronald A. Moore

Aug 10, 2018

Ronald A. Moore of Conyers, passed away August 10, 2018, at the age of 78. Mr. Moore had a strong work ethic. He served his country in the Air National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and serving and retiring from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and traveling. Mr. Moore was a wine connoisseur...

Nancy K. Mcmichael

Aug 9, 2018

Nancy K. McMichael of Shady Dale, passed away August 9, 2018, at the age of 57. Nancy was a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church. A strong Christian woman, she was kind and compassionate - always putting others first. Nancy enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, fireworks, and loved talking on the phone. In addition, she liked to relax while...

Leopoldo "Polo" Guerrero

Aug 8, 2018

Leopoldo "Polo" Guerrero of Covington, passed away August 8, 2018, at the age of 73. Mr. Guerrero was a native of Mexico before immigrating to the United States. He was proud to have been from both countries. Mr. Guerrero loved the Lord and delighted in His Word. He adored his church congregation at Iglesia Hispana El Calvario - a church...

Elaine G. Schremp

Aug 5, 2018

Elaine G. Schremp, age 78, of Covington, GA, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Mrs. Schremp was a graduate of College Park High School and a former member of East Newton Baptist Church. Her past participation as a Red Hat Society member reflected her fun-loving personality. Mrs. Schremp also liked shopping, boating and traveling. She adored her family and shared...

Janeth Finch Coulon

Aug 4, 2018

Janeth Finch Coulon, age 88, of Covington, passed away August 4, 2018. Mrs. Coulon was a faithful member and elder of Columbia Presbyterian Church and, in more recent years, she attended Covington Presbyterian Church. Gifted with talent and a passion for music, Mrs. Coulon played the French horn and the bass drum in the Covington Community Orchestra and sang in...

Icelin Reid

Aug 3, 2018

Icelin Reid, "Icy", age 96, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. Mrs. Reid immigrated to the United States from Guy's Hill, St. Catherine, Jamaica. A supportive member of Hope Redemption Worship Center, in Conyers, she also maintained her membership at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, in Jamaica. Mrs. Reid delighted in reading the Bible and making meals for her...

Frances C. Moody

Aug 2, 2018

Dr. R. Hudson Moody was saved in a tent meeting on Hunnicutt Street in Atlanta, where Bro. Guy Rainwater was preaching one of his first meetings. Dr. Moody's mother, Mrs. Mary Beulah Moody, told him that she invited a young lady to church that she wanted him to meet. That meeting led to what he called love at first sight,...

Fred O'Shields

Aug 1, 2018

Fred "Buddy" O'Shields, III, of Covington, passed away August 1, 2018, at the age of 63. Buddy proudly served his country in the United States Army. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching videos on YouTube. Buddy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred C. O'Shields, Jr.;...