Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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,...
Margaret Henry Bagley
Aug 3, 2017
Margaret Henry Bagley of Covington, passed away August 3, 2017, at 70 years of age. Mrs. Bagley loved her family and adored hummingbirds. In her spare time, she liked to go junking at various flea markets, looking for treasures. Mrs. Bagley also took pleasure in traveling, whether going to the mountains, or relaxing on a cruise ship. She was preceded...
Maurice Loren "Bud" Northcutt
Aug 1, 2017
Maurice Loren "Bud" Northcutt of Covington passed away peacefully August 1, 2017, at the age of 89. Born in Gorgas, AL on May 21, 1928, he graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Construction and earned a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri, Rolla School of Mines. After joining the Army Corps of Engineers,...
Kathy Knight Hudgins
Jul 30, 2017
Kathy Knight Hudgins of Conyers, passed away July 30, 2017, at 55 years of age. Kathy loved traveling to the beach, especially Panama City, FL. She enjoyed crafts and used her artistic talent to build dollhouse furniture and accessories. In addition, Kathy collected and painted birdhouses. She cherished her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and...
Michael Asaro
Jul 30, 2017
Michael Asaro of Newborn, passed away July 30, 2017, at 56 years of age. A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Mr. Asaro moved to Georgia in 1996, where he worked for Pratt Industries for 20 years as an ‘over the road' driver. Mr. Asaro enjoyed riding his motorcycle and doing charity benefits with his biker friends. He cherished the time he...
Grace Rogers Phillips
Jul 28, 2017
Grace Rogers Phillips, of Covington, passed away July 28, 2017, at 91 years of age. Mrs. Phillips was a graduate of the University of Georgia and an active member of Oxford Baptist Church. She volunteered for various civic organizations and charities, and was the oldest member of the Pilot Club in Covington, serving for over 30 years. Mrs. Phillips was...
Harold Stoltz
Jul 26, 2017
Harold Stoltz of Covington, passed away July 26, 2017, at 75 years of age. Mr. Stoltz, a veteran of the United States Army, was employed with AT&T for over 30 years. Spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, brought him great joy. An avid sports fan, Mr. Stoltz cheered on the Atlanta Braves, as well as his football teams -...
Merle Eugenia Andrews
Jul 26, 2017
Merle Eugenia Andrews, of Covington, passed away July 26, 2017, at 82 years of age. Mrs. Andrews, affectionately known as "Mom", moved from Trinidad to the United States over 20 years ago. Before moving from Trinidad, she served as church deacon and WOW president at Fyzabad Open Bible Church, and was a graduate of the Open Bible Institute of Theology...
Ella Jacqulin Hartley
Jul 25, 2017
Ella Jacqulin Hartley of Covington, died July 25, 2017, at 65 years of age. Mrs. Hartley was a resident of Newton County for more than 35 years. For 10 years, she worked as a Lab Technician at Bibb Manufacturing Company, where she enjoyed selling Avon products to her co-workers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack, Jr., and...
Dianne "Dede" Thompson
Jul 25, 2017
Dianne "Dede" Thompson of Oxford, passed away July 25, 2017, at 57 years of age. Dede loved Jesus and cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She shared her love of swimming by teaching others to swim. Dede loved watching her kids play sports over the years, and was an avid Braves fan. Chipper Jones was her favorite...
Mary C. Allen
Jul 23, 2017
Mary C. Allen, of Covington, passed away July 23, 2017, at 83 years of age. A member of Newborn First Baptist Church, Mrs. Allen worked at Bruno's for 8 years, before starting a new career at Kroger, where she worked as a deli clerk. One of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo. Mrs. Allen will be greatly missed by all...
Terri Lynn Clayton
Jul 21, 2017
Terri Lynn (Wright) Clayton of Covington, passed away July 21, 2017, at 51 years of age. At this time there are no services planned.
Jeanette Coady
Jul 18, 2017
Jeanette Coady of Porterdale, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 83 years of age. A member of County Line Baptist Church, Ms. Coady lived a life of simplicity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Alva (Kitchens) Coady; sister, Helen Hamlin; and brothers, Edward Coady, Harold Cody. Survivors include her nieces, Sandra Bramblett, Viki Brisendine, both...
Beverly Duckett Parkes
Jul 17, 2017
Beverly Duckett Parkes of Covington, passed away July 17, 2017, at 65 years of age. Born to Richard Lee and Nellie Ruth (Hyatt) Duckett, who have preceded her in death, Ms. Parkes was a member of CrossRoads Baptist Church in Social Circle, as well as Porterdale Girls Reconnect. She was known for her baking and cooking skills and her amazing...
Robert Bell
Jul 13, 2017
Robert Bell of Conyers, passed away July 13, 2017, at 78 years of age. Mr. Bell, a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from Lithonia Lighting after 30 plus years of service. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church and very active in his Sunday School class. An all-around sports fan, Mr. Bell especially liked baseball, even...
Thelma Hawkins
Jul 6, 2017
Thelma Hawkins of Covington, passed away July 6, 2017, at 93 years of age. A lifelong resident of Porterdale and Covington, Mrs. Hawkins was devoted to her family. In addition to listening to southern gospel music, she liked to be outdoors camping and fishing. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Benion Hawkins, daughter, Ann Wilson; son,...
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