Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Walter "Walt" Hegwood
Feb 15, 2018
Walter "Walt" Hegwood, age 81, of Covington, passed away February 15, 2018. Mr. Hegwood was a faithful and active member of Newton Baptist Church. In addition to singing in the choir with his wife, Patricia, he always attended Men's Prayer Breakfast. He enjoyed playing the guitar with his pickin' buddies and would meet up with them for a meal and...
Daniel Moyers
Feb 15, 2018
Daniel Moyers, age 61, of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Daniel, who played football in high school, would continue his love of sports throughout his life. He loved drinking coffee, enjoyed traveling, and, in his younger years, Daniel relished the time spent with his daughter, Robin. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Rabun; parents, James...
Alice Cotton
Feb 15, 2018
Alice Cotton, age 101, of Social Circle, passed away February 15, 2018. Born in Wales, Mrs. Cotton moved to the United States at the age of 12 and settled in Akron, OH. For many years, she was a member of St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church in Athens. Mrs. Cotton shared her gift of a servant's heart through her service as...
Daniel W. Crowe
Feb 13, 2018
Daniel W. Crowe, age 70, of Covington, passed away February 13, 2018. Mr. Crowe, a graduate of Druid Hills High School in Decatur, proudly served his country in the United States Army. Early in his career, he worked for both Mathis Dairy and Borden's Dairy and retired from the City of Covington after 20 years of loyal service. He attended...
Leigh Jay
Feb 10, 2018
Leigh Jay of Covington, passed away February 10, 2018, at 82 years of age. A strong Christian woman and a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Covington, where she had attended since she was two years old, Leigh sang in the choir, as well as working in the church nursery for 41 years. She graduated from Georgia State College...
Randy James
Feb 9, 2018
Randy James of Covington, died February 9, 2018, at the age of 56. Hardworking man, Randy was a "people person" who enjoyed serving his community and helping those in need. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time outdoors. Randy adored his family and especially cherished the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Dennis P. (Denny) Klebba
Feb 9, 2018
Dennis P. (Denny) Klebba of Rutledge, passed away February 9, 2018, at the age of 74. Mr. Klebba, a veteran of the United States Army, was a former resident of Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Covington in 1973. He was employed by the Seaboard Railroad, for many years, before he began driving a truck for several years. Mr. Klebba, loving...
Patricia Jane Payne
Feb 6, 2018
Patricia Jane Payne of Mansfield, passed away February 6, 2018, at 69 years of age. A Graveside Service for Ms. Payne will be held Friday, February 9, 2018, 11:00 AM, at Resthaven Garden of Memory, 2284 Candler Rd., in Decatur. Friends may visit with the family Thursday, February 8, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home,...
Larry Walden
Feb 6, 2018
Larry Walden of Covington, passed away February 6, 2018, at 70 years of age. A member of Stewart Community Church, Mr. Walden was a strong Christian man. Because of his loving and caring demeanor and his passion for helping people, he never met a stranger and would give you the ‘shirt off his back'. One of his favorite hobbies was...
Frances Morrow
Feb 3, 2018
Frances Morrow of Covington, passed away February 3, 2018, at 94 years of age. A resident of Covington since 1999, Mrs. Morrow worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years. Her heart's true calling was caring for nursing home residents. She was a past member of the Eastern Star, and her hobbies were cooking, canning, tending to her flowers,...
Mary "Ila" Wilson
Feb 3, 2018
Mary "Ila" Wilson of Covington, passed away February 3, 2018, at 73 years of age. Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a 1962 graduate of Newton County High School. She attended Lovejoy United Methodist Church for many years. Mrs. Wilson's family and friends considered her caring demeanor to be her greatest gift - one that she...
Rick Thibadeau
Feb 2, 2018
Rick Thibadeau of Decatur, passed away February 2, 2018, at the age of 71. Rick was a fitness enthusiast who enjoyed working out and running at Stone Mountain Park. He also enjoyed traveling to the beach and relished the evening sunsets. Rick adored his family and cherished the time he spent with him. Undoubtedly, he will be missed by all...
Annie H. Crawford
Feb 1, 2018
Annie H. Crawford of Covington, passed away February 1, 2018, at 79 years of age. A native of Eufaula, AL, and a 1956 graduate of Eufaula High School, Mrs. Crawford attended Washington Street Methodist Church while living in her hometown. She relocated from St. Albans, VT, to Newton County in 1973. Shortly after moving, Mrs. Crawford joined St. Augustine Catholic...
Dan Arnold
Jan 30, 2018
Dr. Dan McCay Arnold of Katy, TX, died January 30, 2018. "Mac", as he was affectionately known by so many, was born in Athens, GA, to the late Dan and Ruth Arnold. He received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, in Nuclear Physics, all from the University of Georgia. In 1961, Dr. Arnold married Mary...
The Reverend George Edward Dameron
Jan 30, 2018
George Dameron was born on March 29, 1929 in Gaston County, North Carolina, the son of Grover and Jessie Dameron. He was a child of the Great Depression and helped support his family by hunting and fishing as a child. He sold rabbits he trapped to the school janitor and brought the money home to his family. This trait he...
Peggy Lou "Muh" Powell
Jan 27, 2018
Peggy Lou "Muh" Powell, age 86, of Conyers, passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 27, 2018. Ms. Powell was retired from Timber Products Inspection in Conyers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting art, antiques, and owls, and was considered a "yard sale junkie." A passionate fan of UGA football, Ms. Powell loved going to the games...
Susan Ansted
Jan 26, 2018
Susan Ansted of Oxford, passed away January 26, 2018, at 64 years of age. As a bus driver for the Newton County School System, Susan made certain that students arrived to and from school safely for over 13 years. She centered her personal life around her two granddaughters, Madison and Morgan, and will be remembered as a loving mother and...
Rodney B. Williams
Jan 25, 2018
Rodney B. Williams of Covington, peacefully took his heavenly body, with his family by his side, Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the age of 60. Owner and Pitt-Master of Where There's Smoke BBQ and Catering, Rodney took immense pride in his cooking. He was a strong Christian man and faithful member of Love Joy United Methodist Church. Rodney adored his...
John A. Richmond,
Jan 24, 2018
John A. Richmond, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 24, 2018, at the age of 90. Upon graduating high school, Mr. Richmond joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a medic on various hospital ships during WWII. After his retirement from Republic Steel, Mr. Richmond and his wife, Betty, relocated to Naples, FL, but eventually settled...
Ellis Adams
Jan 21, 2018
Ellis Adams of Porterdale, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the age of 91. Mr. Adams was a lifelong resident of Porterdale and active member of Julia A. Porter Methodist Church. He was married to Helen -the love of his life- for 70 years. Mr. Adams enjoyed sports of any kind, especially playing golf, and was an enthusiastic Georgia...
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