Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Lollie E. Roseberry
Oct 16, 2018
Lollie E. Roseberry, age 91, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Mrs. Roseberry retired from Mobil Chemical, in Covington, where she worked as an executive secretary. As an active and supportive member of First Baptist Church of Conyers, she was involved in ministry through her Co-Workers Sunday School Class. In earlier years, she served her Lord through the...
Garry Brooks
Oct 14, 2018
Garry Brooks of Covington, age 64, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Garry was an all-around sports fan. He loved to hunt and enjoyed fishing - especially anytime he was able to go with his cousin, John Brooks, who was more like a brother, and his brother-in-law, Wayne Lazenby. A devout Christian, Garry was known for his caring heart and...
Marshal Mote
Oct 9, 2018
Marshal Mote of Sparta, passed away October 9, 2018, at the age of 81. Mr. Mote enjoyed being outside whether it was fishing, hunting or riding on his golf cart. Additionally, he would like to pull pranks on people. He shared his great work ethic with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Mote liked building houses and making people happy. Always...
Mary Boswell
Oct 9, 2018
Mary Boswell of Gainesville, passed away October 9, 2018, at the age of 79. Mrs. Boswell was very spiritual and loved the Lord. She treasured the time she spent with her family and shared a special bond with her grandchildren. Mrs. Boswell enjoyed having lunch with her daughters and traveling to the mountains with her husband, Jerry. She will be...
Chris Barfield
Oct 9, 2018
Chris Barfield of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the age of 91. Mrs. Barfield had an incredible work ethic and never slowed down. She enjoyed traveling, going on cruises and working in her flower garden. Mrs. Barfield was a people person and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack...
Franklin Canup
Oct 8, 2018
OBITUARY Franklin Canup of Covington, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018, at the age of 68. Franklin retired from Dart Container after 24 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding horses and raising his farm animals. In addition, Franklin liked traveling to the mountains. He was a devoted husband and loved his family dearly - never hesitating to...
Glenn Christian
Oct 8, 2018
Glenn Christian of Conyers, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018, at 92 years of age. Mr. Christian retired from General Motors after 32 years of dedicated service. In addition to his talent for telling tall tales, Mr. Christian loved dogs, spending time deer, rabbit, and quail hunting, as well as fishing and frog gigging at Jackson Lake. He also enjoyed...
Matt Banks
Oct 8, 2018
Matt Banks of Covington, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018, at the age of 45. A veteran of the United States Army, Matt honorably and proudly served his country in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He approached all things in life with tenacity, passion and dedication. In his role as the baby of his family, he shared a unique bond with...
Marcia Marie West-Scarlett
Oct 8, 2018
Marcia Marie West-Scarlett, 56, of Covington, Georgia, formerly of Florida, USA, and Kingston, Jamaica, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Marcia was born in St. Andrew Jamaica, December 13, 1961, the second daughter of union between Robert Alexander West and Gladys May Williams. Marcia went to the Shortwood Infant and Primary School. She then went through the secondary school system,...
Bertha Annette Lacount
Oct 8, 2018
Bertha Annette LaCount of Watkinsville, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at 83 years of age. Even though she was gifted with outstanding culinary skills, she never passed up the opportunity to eat good barbecue! An independent, committed, hardworking woman, she was an avid Elvis fan and was devoted to her dachshund dogs. Mrs. LaCount was preceded in death by...
Stephen "Bubba" Craig Hudgins,
Oct 7, 2018
Stephen (Bubba) Craig Hudgins, Jr., of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the age of 20. Bubba was a 2016 graduate of Alpha Omega High School. He was a Christian young man and a lifelong member of The Baptist Tabernacle, where he actively participated with several ministries. In addition to being a member of the Joy Sunday School...
Debra Dial
Oct 7, 2018
Debra Dial of Covington, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the age of 65. A hair stylist for 38 years, Debra was passionate about her profession and the clients she served at Alexandria's Hair Design. Debra loved the Lord and was known for her fun and outgoing personality - she was adored by all who knew her. She loved...
Jeff Summerlin
Oct 4, 2018
Jeff Summerlin of Covington, Georgia, passed away on October 4, 2018, at the age of 66. Jeff's salt-of-the-earth demeanor was one of his many endearing traits - as well as his love of family and his laid-back easy-going personality. In addition to his love of the FSU Seminoles, Jeff enjoyed a good cup of coffee and listening to his rock...
Jimmie Ruth Holmes
Sep 28, 2018
Jimmie Ruth Holmes, of Covington, passed away September 28, 2018, at the age of 84. Mrs. Holmes attended Red Oak United Methodist Church. She retired as a dedicated paraprofessional from E.L. Ficquett Elementary School. Mrs. Holmes enjoyed reading romance novels and watching hummingbirds. Her favorite movie was "Gone with The Wind". She will be remembered as a loving sister and...
Victor Hall
Sep 25, 2018
Victor Hall of Covington, passed away September 25, 2018, at the age of 56. Victor loved life and lived it to the fullest - whether it was playing music on his guitar, making crazy videos to post online or grilling with his family. He also enjoyed doing projects around the house. Victor loved and cherished the time he spent with...
Ted L. Higginbotham,
Sep 24, 2018
Ted L. Higginbotham, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away September 24, 2018, at the age of 65. Ted was a former member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. An outdoorsman in every sense of the word, Ted was an expert hunter and fisherman - some would say that him "loving the outdoors" would be an understatement. His love and passion...
Peggy Burgess
Sep 23, 2018
Peggy Burgess, of Covington, passed away September 23, 2018, at the age of 62. Sister Peggy was an active member of Higher Praise Tabernacle. A devout Christian woman, strong in her faith, she delighted in the Word of God. Peggy adored her family and cherished the time she spent with them. When she was not busy with her church and...
Elaine Fort Bearden
Sep 22, 2018
A beautiful sweet soul left us this week, Elaine Fort Bearden, age 88, of Conyers, passed away the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at sunrise. Born Alice Elaine Fort to John and Ethel Fort of Dublin, Georgia, she grew up in the rural south surrounded by talented and caring people. Elaine was a devout Christian and took up the...
Bonnie Malcom
Sep 19, 2018
Bonnie Malcom, age 57, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Bonnie, by all accounts, was a devoted and loyal family woman whose life centered around taking care of her loved ones. Affectionately known as "Granna", she was attentive, caring and compassionate in her role as grandmother. Bonnie enjoyed trips to Savannah, antiquing and tending to her flower garden....
Jerry Ward
Sep 17, 2018
Jerry Ward of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away September 17, 2018, at the age of 74. Mr. Ward honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He was a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia. Mr. Ward was a member of the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Dr. George Mosse...
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