Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Bonnie Bockorny
Dec 27, 2017
Bonnie Bockorny of Covington, passed away December 27, 2017, at the age of 82. Mrs. Bockorny was an excellent provider who was always willing to go the extra mile for her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Bockorny was preceded in death by her husband, Lou Bockorny; former husband and father of her...
James Charles Cronan
Dec 21, 2017
James Charles Cronan of Covington, passed away December 21, 2017, at the age of 92. Mr. Cronan was of the Baptist faith. He provided for his family by working as a brick mason, and his hobbies included fishing, baseball, and woodworking: birdhouses were his specialty! Mr. Cronan was preceded in death by his mother, Lilian Johnson; sister, Geraldine Cronan; and...
Michael Skinner
Dec 21, 2017
Michael Skinner of Covington, passed away December 21, 2017, at 65 years of age. Michael was known for his generosity, kind spirit, and willingness to help others in need. He was at his best whenever he spent time with family, especially his grandchildren. Michael loved going to the beach and was also an avid fan of NASCAR racing. He was...
Lola Ann (Bankston) Jones
Dec 21, 2017
Lola Ann (Bankston) Jones of Social Circle, passed away December 21, 2017, at 70 years of age. A 1965 graduate of Newton County High, Mrs. Jones started her work career at Sears, in Covington, where she was employed for over 20 years. Additionally, she was a dedicated employee for the City of Oxford and Home Buyers Warranty. Mrs. Jones was...
Sidney Laban Kitchens, Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Sidney Laban Kitchens, Jr., of Conyers, passed away December 20, 2017, at 70 years of age. Mr. Kitchens owned and operated Kitchens Automotive in Conyers. A devoted family man, he treasured being with his loved ones. When not spending time with family, Mr. Kitchens could be found drag-racing, with the cars he built himself, or riding his motorcycle. He also...
Noel Herman Keller
Dec 20, 2017
Noel Herman Keller of Covington, passed away December 20, 2017, at 67 years of age. Mrs. Keller was preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Keller, Sr. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Robert Bertoti, Kimberly and Justin DuPriest; son, Gary "JR" Keller, Jr.; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Carol Cook, Gloria Gilmer, Joy Ethridge; brother, Joseph Herman, Jr.;...
Jack Cromer
Dec 13, 2017
Jack Cromer of Covington and Madison went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2017. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was 87. One of eight children, Mr. Cromer was born in WV to a coal-mining family. When he was 16, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Assigned to the 1st Marine Div. in 1950,...
Ray Cofer
Dec 13, 2017
Ray Cofer, age 95, of Newborn, passed away December 13, 2017. Mr. Cofer, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly served his country during World War II. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of dedicated employment. Mr. Cofer was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in Tucker, and most recently attended Shiloh Baptist, in Newborn, while...
Jimmy Bates
Dec 9, 2017
Jimmy Bates of Oxford, passed away December 9, 2017, at the age of 86. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Bates proudly served his country during the Korean War. Time spent with family, including his beloved dogs, Rascal and Buddy, was an important part of his daily life, as was his passion for reading. Mr. Bates, often...
Patrick Carlton Donnelly
Dec 4, 2017
Patrick Carlton Donnelly of Covington, passed away December 4, 2017, at the age of 46. A 1989 graduate of George Walton Academy, Patrick worked for Moore Industrial Company and was a member of Eastridge Community Church. He was proud of his Irish heritage, a collector of comics, an avid movie spectator and especially loved seeing the Marvel comic movies with...
Mae O. Milligan
Dec 2, 2017
Mae O. Milligan of Oxford, passed away December 2, 2017, at 90 years of age. Gifted with a quick wit and unafraid to speak her mind, Mrs. Milligan was also known for her compassion and caring for others. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Holcombe, Tammie Milligan; son and daughter-in-law, Gary...
Roger L. Jensen
Dec 1, 2017
Roger L. Jensen of Covington, passed away December 1, 2017, at 83 years of age. A native of Brigham City, Utah, Mr. Jensen proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Utah State in 1962. Mr. Jensen went to work for Hercules in Covington, where he was a devoted...
Dale Mote
Nov 30, 2017
Dale Mote of Covington, passed away November 30, 2017, at the age of 69. Dale was a teacher for the Newton County School System, for more than 15 years, where, undoubtedly, she touched so many lives. She enjoyed traveling - especially taking cruises, and she loved spending time with her family. Most recently, Dale became immensely proud of her grandson,...
James "Randy" Kesler
Nov 29, 2017
James "Randy" Kesler of Oxford, passed away November 29, 2017, at 63 years of age. A retiree of Rockdale County Government, Mr. Kesler attended Conyers First Baptist Church. He enjoyed taking care of his horses, trail riding, and watching Western movies. Mr. Kesler will be remembered as a loving family man who especially treasured the time he spent with his...
Paul Legge
Nov 29, 2017
Paul Edward Legge of Newborn, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the age of 47. He was born December 16, 1969, in Charlottesville, VA. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A man who always put family first, Paul was known for doting on his grandchildren during gatherings with loved ones. He enjoyed being outdoors, listening to...
Miguel Angel Sandoval
Nov 27, 2017
Miguel Angel Sandoval de Conyers, paso el 27 de noviembre de 2017, con 25 años de edad. El fue un admirador de la música Mexicana y disfrutó conciertos. Le gustaba jugar videojuegos, y era fanático de la lucha libre (WWE) y UFC. Le encanto fútbol, su equipo favorito era Real Madrid, además, era un ávido admirador de los New England...
Denise Bowen
Nov 23, 2017
Denise Bowen of Shady Dale, passed away November 23, 2017, at 50 years of age. Denise was a member of Ministers of The New Covenant Church. She and her husband, Frank, played together in the band, August Rain, but her true passion was to serve family first, then to share and care for all others. Denise was preceded in death...
Candler George
Nov 22, 2017
Candler George of Conyers, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the age of 89. Whether working in his garden, caring for his Koi ponds, or spending time at his house on Jackson Lake, Mr. George truly enjoyed being outdoors. A founding member of the Soccer Youth League of Georgia, he combined his love of sports and family by attending...
Karri Catchings
Nov 21, 2017
Karri Catchings of Covington, passed away November 21, 2017, at 48 years of age. A faithful and active member of Church 213, Karri enjoyed volunteering with fellow church members - especially time spent at the local homeless shelter. Family life was also a top priority to Karri, and she loved being with her children and grandchildren. The holidays were her...
Betty Gibbs Goins
Nov 21, 2017
Betty Gibbs Goins of Newborn, passed away November 21, 2017, at 87 years of age. A member of Covington First Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Goins enjoyed being outside working in her yard. "Bebe", as she was affectionately called by her children and grandchildren, especially cherished the time she spent caring for her grandchildren and watching them as they participated in sports...
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