Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Cary "Sonny" Floyd
Oct 20, 2017
Cary Floyd, Jr. known in the community as "Sonny" died with his children by his side on Friday, October 20, 2017 at age 85 in his Conyers, GA home. Through the years he courageously battled many illnesses, finally succumbing to a combination of ailments including cancer. Sonny was born in April of 1932 in Covington, Georgia to Cary Floyd, Sr....
Dottie Lou Tanksley
Oct 18, 2017
Dottie Lou Tanksley of Covington, passed away October 18, 2017, at 79 years of age. Retired from Mead Containers, Mrs. Tanksley was a resident of Newton County since 1987 and a member of Eastridge Community Church. Active and outgoing in her youth, she liked to play softball and baseball, ride horses, and work on the farm - where she performed...
Terri S. Mast
Oct 17, 2017
Terri S. Mast, of Covington, was ushered into Heaven, October 17, 2017, at 57 years of age. A member of The Baptist Tabernacle, Terri's faith and her family were most important. Her goal in life was to be a great mama, and she especially loved being "Meme" to her grandchildren. A mother figure to all, she was affectionately known as...
Irven A. Smith
Oct 17, 2017
Irven A. Smith of Covington, passed away October 17, 2017, at 82 years of age. Mr. Smith proudly served his country in the Marines and the Air Force for 20 years before retiring. He earned his Ph. D. and went on to write a textbook for the State of Georgia. Education was very important to him as evidenced by the...
Carol Stewart Griffith
Oct 17, 2017
Carol Stewart Griffith of Eatonton, passed away October 17, 2017, at 68 years of age. Among her favorite pastimes were doing puzzle books, watching Family Feud with Steve Harvey - as well as the Steve Wilkos Show, shopping, and listening to songs performed by Trace Atkins and Elvis. Mrs. Griffith especially loved Christmas time. She will be remembered as a...
Ronnie Chapman
Oct 15, 2017
Ronnie Chapman of Conyers, passed away October 15, 2017, at 75 years of age. A native of Dekalb County, Mr. Chapman graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1961. After high school, he worked as a mechanic for General Motors, seven years at Mathis Dairy, and a dairy in Griffin, before opening his own dairy in Madison. Following his true...
Ellen Brown Mcclure
Oct 14, 2017
Ellen Brown McClure of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the age of 79. Mrs. McClure was happiest being at home, doting on her loved ones. She was especially proud of her grandsons and spending time with them filled her heart. Mrs. McClure also enjoyed socializing with neighbors, putting together puzzles, or relaxing with her dog, Soccer. She...
Gladys Samples Armistead
Oct 13, 2017
Gladys Samples Armistead of Conyers, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2017 at 83 years of age. Mrs. Armistead spent most of her life caring for the family and home, and in later years was caregiver to family members in need. However, she had an earlier career in business and insurance, and was one of the...
John Fish
Oct 11, 2017
John Fish of Oxford, passed away October 11, 2017, at 54 years of age. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelors in Agricultural Engineering, John received his Masters from Georgia College and State University. He was a dedicated employee at Central Georgia EMC for 30-plus years and a member at Covington First United Methodist Church. John adored...
Jean Hinson Stephens
Oct 10, 2017
Jean Hinson Stephens of Covington, passed away October 10, 2017 at 84 years of age. Formerly of Griffin, GA, and Ducktown, TN, Mrs. Stephens had lived in Newton County since 2004, and was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd. She was a 1954 graduate of Florida State University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority,...
Marie Mcgiboney
Oct 9, 2017
Marie McGiboney of Conyers, passed away October 9, 2017, at 86 years of age. Mrs. McGiboney enjoyed working in her flower garden, but found her true calling in being a nurse, having worked at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital for 22 years. She will be remembered for taking time to teach others, and always being available to lend a helping...
Nancy Lynn Dove
Oct 8, 2017
Nancy Lynn Dove of Loganville, passed away October 8, 2017, at 58 years of age. Lynn loved her family, and especially cherished the time she spent with her grandson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Rabun; and mother, Marjorie Rabun. Survivors include her nine-year-old grandson, J.D. Rabun; father, Jerry Rabun; sister, Allison Flis; and brother, Van Rabun....
Sandy Garrett
Oct 8, 2017
Sandy Garrett of Covington, passed away October 8, 2017, at 38 years of age. She was a 1996 graduate of Newton County High School and then went on to attend Dekalb Tech, where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. A member of Grace Baptist Church, Sandy enjoyed crocheting and photography, and was currently attending art classes. She...
Margaret Jones
Oct 6, 2017
Margaret Jones, of Covington, stepped over in Glory on October 6, 2017, at the age of 62. Mrs. Jones was an ordained minister and faithful member at Gospel Mission Church. As music was her life�'she loved to play piano and sing�'Jesus gave her a new song and she sang it wherever she went! Mrs. Jones enjoyed a good laugh and...
Peggy Morris
Oct 5, 2017
Peggy Morris of Conyers, passed away October 5, 2017, at the age of 74. Born to the late Delvard and Carrie Dolly Skelton, she was one of nine children. Of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Morris adored her family and was especially fond of her sons and grandchildren. When not outdoors planting flowers, she explored her creative side by making crafts....
Lois Rogers
Oct 3, 2017
Lois Rogers of Covington, formerly of Scottsboro, AL, died October 3, 2017, at 94 years of age. Known as a very independent lady, Mrs. Rogers enjoyed reading, sewing, and taking care of her home and family. But most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her devoted husband of...
Deborah "Debbie" Knight Daigle
Oct 1, 2017
Deborah "Debbie" Knight Daigle of Tucker, passed away October 1, 2017, at 47 years of age. Known as being extremely artistic, she also enjoyed being outdoors, writing poetry, and reading. Debbie cherished the time she spent with her family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Tennyson...
Willie B. Batchelor
Oct 1, 2017
Willie B. Batchelor of Lawrenceville, formerly of Covington, passed away October 1, 2017, at 79 years of age. After graduating from Carrollton High School, she attended Marsh Business College in Atlanta. A member of First Baptist Church for 17 years, Mrs. Batchelor worked in the insurance industry for 10 years, and in her spare time she enjoyed playing cards and...
Vilma Veronica Nichols
Sep 30, 2017
Vilma Veronica Nichols of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the age of 78. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mrs. Nichols lived in London, England for 20 years, before finally settling in the United States. She was a doting mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. When she was able, Mrs. Nichols enjoyed going to church...
Frances G. Stark
Sep 26, 2017
Frances G. Stark of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 85 years of age. Mrs. Stark was the oldest child of S.A. and Lois (Spears) Ginn of Covington, GA. She graduated from Agnes Scott College, and earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Stark married John A. Stark of Lawrenceville, GA, a...
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