Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Opal Faye Rosser Smith
Mar 17, 2017
Opal Faye Rosser Smith of Covington passed away March 17, 2017, at the age of 84. A charter member of Voice of Pentecost, Mrs. Smith served as an elder and was always active in her church. She was an inspiration to all. After retiring from Bibb Manufacturing in Porterdale, Mrs. Smith worked for White's Department Store in the children's department....
Carolyn Beth Thacker Lunsford
Mar 17, 2017
Carolyn Beth Thacker Lunsford of McDonough, passed away March 17, 2017, at the age of 73. Even though Mrs. Lunsford was unable to attend church in recent years due to various health issues, her faith remained strong. Armed with a strong work ethic, she devoted twenty years to the Family Dollar Store. A loving wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Lunsford...
Evelyn Lapointe
Mar 14, 2017
Evelyn LaPointe of Covington, passed away March 14, 2017, at 83 years of age. Hobbies that Mrs. LaPointe enjoyed included stained glass, painting, needlework, and square dancing. She also found time to go on cruises and travel to the mountains. Mrs. LaPointe loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by her...
Francine (Garner) Smallwood
Mar 13, 2017
Francine (Garner) Smallwood of Porterdale, passed away March 13, 2017, at Piedmont Newton Hosptial. Mrs. Smallwood was born August 30, 1938, in Henry County. She retired from Newton Medical Center after 24 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Smallwood enjoyed spending time with her family, watching the Braves, and visiting the casinos. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D....
Melba Stultz
Mar 10, 2017
Melba Stultz of Conyers, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at the age of 64. Mrs. Stultz loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a passionate fan of Georgia Tech football, cheering them on in person whenever she had the opportunity. Crafting and being outside were also favorite pastimes. She was preceded in death by her...
Franklin L. Fambrough
Mar 10, 2017
Franklin L. Fambrough of Conyers, passed away March 10, 2017, at the age of 69. Mr. Fambrough, a 1965 graduate of Newton County High School, proudly served for 8 years in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated East Metro Door & Canopy for 35 years. Armed with a deep love for his Lord, Mr. Fambrough served as deacon...
Mike Tagge
Mar 9, 2017
Mike Tagge of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the age of 66. Mr. Tagge, a mining engineer by trade, loved his profession. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the beach, and was an avid reader. In addition to woodworking, Mr. Tagge had a gift for cooking - manicotti, country-fried steak, and burgers on the...
Charles (Ron) Dial
Mar 9, 2017
Charles (Ron) Dial of Covington, passed away March 9, 2017, at the age of 63. Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and retired as Chief Petty Officer after 26 years of dedicated service. Following his prestigious military career, Ron served the City of Covington for 25 years, as a firefighter, before retiring as Battalion Chief. He...
James Oliver Byrd
Mar 8, 2017
James Oliver Byrd of Oxford, passed away March 8, 2017, at 86 years of age. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mr. Byrd proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors Lakewood after 38 years of service and began a new career at Ginn Motor Co. in Covington, where he worked...
Dorothy W. Parker
Mar 8, 2017
Dorothy W. Parker of Covington, passed away March 8, 2017, at the age of 87. Mrs. Parker attended Bessie Tift College, Asbury College, and the University of Georgia. She worked for the family business, Claude T. Wiley Co., in Social Circle, for 50 years. Mrs. Parker's love of family was evident to all that knew her. When she wasn't crocheting,...
Belinda Pendley
Mar 7, 2017
Belinda Pendley of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the age of 65. Mrs. Pendley's work career included being employed by the State of Georgia, the Department of the Army, and Macedonia Baptist Church in Oxford. Most recently, Mrs. Pendley worked as a paraprofessional for Palmer Stone Elementary and Flint Hill Elementary. As an active member of Oxford...
Greg Walker
Mar 4, 2017
Greg Walker of Lithonia, passed away March 4, 2017, at the age of 60. Mr. Walker, owner of Walker and Sons Construction Company, was always willing to share his framing talents with different charitable organizations. The Light House Village in Conyers was just one of the charities he helped in his spare time. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by...
Lamar Callaway
Mar 3, 2017
Lamar Callaway, lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away March 3, 2017, at the age of 98. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, landing in Omaha and Utah beaches, and assisting in the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. During his military service, Lieutenant Callaway earned numerous military decorations...
Julius Thomas "J.T." Morgan
Mar 3, 2017
Julius Thomas "J.T." Morgan of Covington, passed away March 3, 2017 at the age of 87. Mr. Morgan received his Bachelor's Degree from North Georgia College in 1950. Drafted into the Army in February of 1951, he obtained his pilot's license for artillery observation targets - flying 186 combat missions in only six months. Additionally, he was also a pilot...
Ralph Talmadge Jones
Mar 1, 2017
Ralph Talmadge Jones of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 83. Mr. Jones retired as a Tech Sgt. from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed playing golf, and going to football and baseball games. In keeping with living his life to the fullest, a venture to Biloxi, MS, was something Mr. Jones looked forward...
Catherine Dee
Mar 1, 2017
Catherine Dee of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 65. Mrs. Dee was a founding member of Harvest Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. In addition to spending time with her loved ones - especially her grandchildren - she also enjoyed going to the mountains. Mrs. Dee was preceded in death by her...
Jon Trevor Townley
Feb 28, 2017
Jon Trevor Townley of Covington, passed away February 28, 2017, at the age of 24. Trevor, a beloved son, was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He was an amateur artist and enjoyed skateboarding. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Lesley and Mary (Nell) Stephenson, John Roger and Sarah (Head) Townley. Survivors include his son, Kylan Townley; parents,...
Lynn Harmon
Feb 28, 2017
Lynn Harmon of Covington, passed away February 28, 2017, at 56 years of age. Lynn enjoyed traveling to the beach, the mountains, shopping with her sister, Rita, and taking afternoon naps. She lived life to the fullest and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Lynn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, including...
David Ghani
Feb 27, 2017
David Ghani of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away February 27, 2017, at 60 years of age. A native of Cleveland, OH, Mr. Ghani grew up in Covington; Mr. Ghani worked for General Motors as a structural painter. He was preceded in death by his son, Azim Ghani; and parents, Sultan and Malika (Wright) Ghani. Survivors include his wife, Antionette Pringle;...
Frank L. Harrison
Feb 23, 2017
Frank L. Harrison, of the Eudora Community, passed away February 23, 2017, at the age of 86. Mr. Harrison was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving 7 years' active duty, and 16 years in the United States Naval Reserve. On Mr. Harrison's 68th birthday, he began his walk across the United States, starting on Tybee Island, GA, and...
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