Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Joel Clinton Bowen
Nov 12, 2017
Joel Clinton Bowen, 79, of Ruther Glen, Virginia died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Cardinal Village. Born in Porterdale, Georgia, he was retired from the U. S. Army and was the widower of Rebecca Womack Bowen and was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne Bowen McClain. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Heidenescher and her husband, Jack; three grandchildren, Chad...
Mildred O'Brien
Nov 11, 2017
Mildred O'Brien of Oxford, passed away November 11, 2017, at the age of 92. A native of Winchester, TN, Mrs. O'Brien married her husband, Michael O'Brien, immediately after he returned from WWII. The O'Brien's settled in New Orleans, where Mildred remained until 2003, when she came to reside in Newton County to be closer to her family. She was a...
Pricilla Jackson
Nov 11, 2017
Pricilla Jackson of Covington, passed away November 11, 2017, at 73 years of age. Independent and unafraid to speak her mind, Ms. Jackson will also be remembered for her compassionate heart and love of helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W., Sr., and Lillie Bell (Hawkins) Jackson; sister, Shirley Searles; and brothers, J.W. Jackson, Jr.,...
Mike Alexander,
Nov 9, 2017
Mike Alexander, Sr., of Porterdale, passed away November 9, 2017, at 63 years of age. Mr. Alexander was a resident of Porterdale for 41 years. In addition to his many years working as a carpet installer, he also renovated houses with his friends, David Taylor and Lee Durden. Mr. Alexander's hobbies were deer hunting and fixing computers. Known as a...
Karen Stone Long
Nov 8, 2017
Karen Stone Long passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 75, on November 8, 2017, in Covington, Georgia. She was surrounded by loving family and close friends when she left this earth to be with her mother. Karen was born on June 8, 1942, to Ruth Steele Stone and Louis Edward Stone, in Covington, Georgia. Although she lived in many...
Jerry H. Kirk
Nov 8, 2017
Jerry H. Kirk, age 63, of Covington, passed away November 8, 2017. Jerry was born in Conyers and raised in the Milstead community. Jerry was a man of faith and dedicated his life to the Yahwah radio and television ministry for 28 years. He was a devoted husband, loving father, humble friend, and fun-loving Savah to his grandchildren. He will...
James Leamon Smith
Nov 7, 2017
James Leamon Smith of Covington, passed away November 7, 2017, at 76 years of age. Mr. Smith grew up in difficult times and always said he would be the best provider he could be for his family - and he was! He truly loved his family and worked hard to give them a good life. Mr. Smith enjoyed playing golf...
Peggy Louise (Heath) Knight
Nov 7, 2017
Peggy Louise (Heath) Knight of Covington, passed away November 7, 2017, at 74 years of age. Mrs. Knight loved her family, friends, and food - especially hot wings. She was an excellent cook and made sure no one was hungry when they left her table. An active member of Christ Cornerstone, Mrs. Knight adored her church and her church family....
Maxine Prescott Dees
Nov 6, 2017
Maxine Prescott Dees, age 88, passed away on November 6, 2017, at Merryvale Assisted Living in Oxford, GA. She was born to the late Benjamin and Julia Prescott on June 3, 1929, in Folkston, GA, and was the oldest daughter of twelve children. After graduating from high school, Maxine moved to Jacksonville, FL, where she met and married her husband,...
Beverly Mcclain Hicks
Nov 4, 2017
Beverly McClain Hicks of Conyers, passed away November 4, 2017. Retired from AT&T, Beverly, during her employment, was a member of the AT&T Pioneer Club. She was a member of Glenhaven Baptist Church, in McDonough, and her hobbies included sewing, rubber-stamping, and shopping. Beverly will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...
Mattie (Middlebrooks) Bowden
Nov 3, 2017
Mattie (Middlebrooks) Bowden, 91, of Covington, went home to be with the Lord, November 3, 2017. She was born July 2, 1926 to the late Charlie and Elma (Ellis) Middlebrooks. Mrs. Bowden worked at Porterdale Mill and C & D Battery. She was a member of Gaither's United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Before she became...
Barney Y. Miller
Nov 2, 2017
Barney Y. Miller, age 87, of Covington, passed into life eternal on November 2, 2017, following a battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer. Barney was born in Elba, Alabama, the son of Doris Mabel and Benjamin Lee Miller. He had 12 brothers and sisters: Lawrence, Wilburn, Floyd, Audrey (Meleski), Trammel, Charles Ray, Rebecca (Copeland), Duke, Lulaine (Perrotta), Vereda (Atchison), Sandra,...
Yvonne Chancey
Oct 31, 2017
Yvonne Chancey of Covington, passed away October 31, 2017, at 80 years of age. Retired from Kmart after serving as manager for 20-plus years, Mrs. Chancey spent her working career in retail sales, where her ability to merchandise was easily recognized and well-known. She was a member of Covington Mill United Methodist Church, and a past president of the Covington...
Enid A. Baker
Oct 30, 2017
Enid A. Baker of Covington, passed away October 30, 2017, at 72 years of age. Mrs. Baker was born in Jamaica, and moved from England to New York in 1982, where she worked as a Nurse's Aide. In 2007, after retiring, Mrs. Baker moved to Georgia to be near her family. In addition to being an excellent cook, she enjoyed...
Marie R. Thompson
Oct 25, 2017
Mrs. Marie Rose D'Esposito Thompson, wife of the late William Emory Thompson, went home to be with her "Honey" on October 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Born January 16, 1935, on Staten Island, New York to Italian immigrants, Marie found her sweetheart on vacation in Virginia Beach while he was...
Tommy Payne
Oct 23, 2017
Tommy Payne of Riverdale, passed away October 23, 2017, at 66 years of age. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Tommy was employed by U.S. Security Associates, where he worked as a security officer. He was a music enthusiast and avid reader. In addition to his witty sense of humor and calm demeanor, Tommy will be remembered as...
Mary Alice Criswell
Oct 23, 2017
Mary Alice Criswell of Covington, passed away October 23, 2017, at 63 years of age. Mrs. Criswell loved her job delivering mail, making friends on her mail route, never meeting a stranger. In addition to keeping up with politics and being a true Trump Fan, she enjoyed trips to the mountains, cruises, antiquing, and working with her flowers - especially...
Tyler Keith Piper
Oct 22, 2017
Tyler Keith Piper, age 23, of Covington, passed away October 22, 2017. Tyler loved motocross, and when not spending time with his beloved daughter, he enjoyed racing motorcycles, hunting and fishing. He was loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby E. and Jan Clegg Piper. Survivors...
Marion Tittle "Lulu" Chapman
Oct 22, 2017
Marion "LuLu" Tittle Chapman of Covington, passed away October 22, 2017, at 80 years of age. A member of Shiloh United Methodist Church for 20 years, she was a devout Christian, and will be remembered as a giving and caring person. Mrs. Chapman worked as a paraprofessional at Porterdale Elementary School for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, shopping, and...
Molly (Mcmillan) Hornan
Oct 22, 2017
Molly (McMillan) Hornan of Covington, passed away October 22, 2017 at 75 years of age. After moving to Rockdale County in 1985, Ms. Hornan settled in Newton County in 1996. A member of Faith Tabernacle in Conyers, she was a CNA Home Healthcare provider for more than 30 years. Ms. Hornan enjoyed flower gardening, knitting, sewing, and reading, but found...
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