Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Aristides Liopiros
Aug 24, 2017
Aristides Liopiros of Covington, passed away August 24, 2017, at 83 years of age. Born in Andros, Greece, Mr. Liopiros served as a paramedic for the Greek Army. In more recent years, he worked at the family-owned business, Olympic Tire Shop, where he was in charge of making coffee and greeting customers. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
J.P. Murphy
Aug 23, 2017
J.P. Murphy of Covington, passed away August 23, 2017, at 73 years of age. A resident of Newton County for over 40 years, J.P. worked for Lithonia Lighting and Evans Tool and Die before retiring. He enjoyed yard work, hunting, fishing, and traveling to the mountains. One of his favorite pastimes was joyriding! J.P. attended Cornish Mountain Baptist Church and...
James "Jim" Henderson
Aug 22, 2017
James "Jim" Henderson of Atlanta, passed away August 22, 2017, at 74 years of age. Mr. Henderson proudly served his country for 13 years in the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. A member of Virginia Highlands Church in Atlanta, he retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents, J.B....
Julius Ben Lynch, Jr.
Aug 22, 2017
Julius Ben Lynch, Jr., of Covington, passed away August 22, 2017, at 59 years of age. Mr. Lynch was an avid NASCAR fan whose passion was cars. He treasured his family and loved spending time with them. Mr. Lynch also had a favorite friend, his Chihuahua, Blossom. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius B. Lynch, Sr. Survivors...
Barbara Rider Moon
Aug 21, 2017
Barbara Rider Moon of Covington, passed away August 21, 2017, at 79 years of age. Born to Hayne Fuller Rider and Dora (Cochran) McGahee, Ms. Moon enjoyed passing time watching soap operas and shopping. But above all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Ms. Moon was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Greene;...
Daniel Hedgebeth Hoover
Aug 21, 2017
Daniel Hedgebeth Hoover of Conyers, passed away suddenly, August 21, 2017, at 47 years of age. Although born in Elizabeth City, NC, Daniel was raised in Virginia and Maryland. Daniel graduated from Friendly Sr. High school in 1987. Daniel's artistic abilities were evident very early in life and in 1991, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Corcoran...
Betty Omiezelle Martin
Aug 19, 2017
Betty Omiezelle Martin, of Covington, passed away, August 19, 2017, at 83 years of age. A resident of Jacksonville, Florida for most of her life, Ms. Martin moved to Newton County in 2015. She explored her creative side when making crafts and decorating her home. Working in the yard was also a favorite pastime for Mrs. Martin. She will be...
Charles Ramey
Aug 15, 2017
Charles Ramey, of Covington, passed away August 15, 2017, at 72 years of age. Mr. Ramey moved to Covington in 1982. He was Equipment Maintenance Manager for the City of Covington. A member of Harvest Baptist Church for 17 years, he was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Playing banjo was his outlet for a love...
Joseph "Brent" Edge
Aug 14, 2017
Joseph "Brent" Edge of Covington, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 44 years of age. He was a member of High Point Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and shared his love for the Lord as he taught a Sunday School class, sang in the choir, acted in many plays,...
Marion Doris Beam
Aug 12, 2017
Marion Doris Beam of Covington, passed away August 12, 2017, at 84 years of age. Born to Curtis James and Annie Estelle (Montgomery) Brown, who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Beam was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Horace Cleveland Beam; as well as sons, Rodney Beam and Gary Beam. Mrs....
Tammy Maxey
Aug 11, 2017
Tammy Maxey of Covington, passed away August 11, 2017, at 42 years of age. Tammy was of the Christian faith and loved her family dearly. She was editor and writer for various magazines, including the Pivot Point Quarterly and Christian Motorsports - now known as Chrysler Power Magazine. Combining her passion for writing and her love of the Lord, Tammy...
Clara Ruth Morgan
Aug 10, 2017
Clara Ruth Morgan of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 88 years of age. A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Morgan adored spending time with her family, especially cooking meals for them. When not entertaining her loved ones, she liked to eat meals out - Mexican and oysters being two of her favorite foods. Mrs. Morgan also delighted...
Rex J. Mitchell
Aug 9, 2017
Rex J. Mitchell, of Covington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 83 years of age. Mr. Mitchell, married to the love of his life, Barbara, for 62 years, was a godly husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Hercules, in Covington, and was a faithful member and deacon of...
Olivia Criddle Hisky
Aug 8, 2017
Olivia Criddle Hisky of Monticello, passed away August 8, 2017, at the age of 87. For 53 years, Mrs. Hisky was married to the love of her life, John Robert Hisky, and loved every moment they spent together. Being with family brought her immense joy, whether camping with her children and grandchildren, or cooking during the holidays. Coloring with her...
John Mark Burton
Aug 8, 2017
After a long illness, John Mark Burton passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017, surrounded by his friends, Andy and Amy Hess and their sons. John "Mark" was a lifelong resident of Covington, Georgia until 2015 when he moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin to be closer to caregivers. Mark was born January 27, 1955. He is a survivor of brain...
Woodie L. Knight "Duck"
Aug 8, 2017
Woodie L. Knight "Duck" of Covington, passed away August 8, 2017, at 81 years of age. Mr. Knight grew up in Porterdale and served in the United States Coast Guard from 1955 - 1959. He retired from Snapping Shoals EMC after 37 years of employment. A family man at heart, Mr. Knight also loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He was...
Carolyn Hornsby
Aug 6, 2017
Carolyn Hornsby of Covington, passed away August 6, 2017, at 66 years of age. Retired from the GBI after 34 years of service, Carolyn was a member of Rex Road Baptist Church, in Stockbridge. Independent and unafraid to speak her mind, she valued family most - especially her grandchildren. Whether gardening or tending to her Koi pond, Carolyn enjoyed being...
Richard Frederick Lingner
Aug 5, 2017
Richard Frederick Lingner of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 74 years of age. Mr. Lingner was a pilot for Eastern Airlines, Miami Air, and Standridge Color for more than 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Alvin and Mary Virginia (Strong) Lingner-Wannamaker. Survivors include his wife Alvida Lingner of Covington; daughter and son-in-law,...
Camron Tyler Dennis
Aug 5, 2017
Camron Tyler Dennis of Covington, passed away August 5, 2017, at 22 years of age. Camron was an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a hard-working young man who had a great smile, and loved the time he spent hanging out with his family and friends. Camron was a member of Central Community Church and will be...
Shirley Middlebrooks
Aug 4, 2017
Shirley Middlebrooks of Oxford, passed away August 4, 2017, at 82 years of age. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mrs. Middlebrooks worked at Porterdale Mills for 16 years and Sweetheart Plastics in Conyers for 25 years. When they were younger, she and her husband, Daniel, enjoyed riding in the car, setting out to destinations unknown. New Orleans, the mountains,...
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