Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Joe Henry
Feb 22, 2017
Joe Henry of Covington, passed away February 22, 2017, at the age of 61. Restoring old cars and watching classic westerns was proof of his love for things of the past. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alton, Sr., and Susie (Dollar) Henry; brother, Jimmy Henry. Survivors include his loving wife...
James E. Hunter,
Feb 19, 2017
James E. Hunter, Jr., of Covington passed away February 19, 2017, at 58 years of age. Mr. Hunter enjoyed riding his Harley and collecting old cars, but he especially enjoyed traveling to the mountains. Mr. Hunter loved camping and will be remembered for delicious campfire breakfasts he prepared. Mr. Hunter cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren....
A.D. Walker
Feb 15, 2017
A.D. Walker of Covington, passed away February 15, 2017, at the age of 83. Mr. Walker went on active duty for the Army in January 1952; but was honorably discharged, due to injury, later that year. Mr. Walker attended Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, in Miami, FL, briefly, before going to work for Western Electric where he retired after 25 years...
Dorothy Johnson
Feb 15, 2017
Dorothy Johnson of Covington, passed away February 15, 2017, at the age of 81. Mrs. Johnson loved spending time with her family and going to church. She also had a great affection for her baby dolls. She was preceded in death by her first husband Raymond Sorrells; second husband, Johnny Johnson; parents, Rayford and Mae (West) Hilliard; brother, Ralph Hilliard,...
Berry Franklin Ricks,
Feb 14, 2017
Berry Franklin Ricks, Jr., of Conyers passed away February 14, 2017, at 84 years of age. Mr. Ricks enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and spending family time around the dinner table. In addition, he loved country music and family trips, especially to the Smokey Mountains. Mr. Ricks never met a stranger and lived life to the fullest. He will...
James Sharon Robinson
Feb 14, 2017
James Sharon Robinson, Sr., of Covington, passed away February 12, 2017, at the age of 70. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. "Doc", as he was affectionately known by his fellow employees, was a dedicated truck driver for Old Dominion Freight Line, for more than 25...
Andrew Jackson Griffith,
Feb 14, 2017
Andrew Jackson Griffith, Sr., of Eatonton, passed away February 14, 2017, at 79 years of age. Mr. Griffith worked for Newton County Public Works Department for more than 25 years. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and cutting grass. Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leon and Grace (Starnes) Griffith; sister, Sue Ann Griffith. Survivors include...
Hazel Moore Beckworth
Feb 13, 2017
Hazel Moore Beckworth of Conyers, passed away February 13, 2017, at 91 years of age. Mrs. Beckworth was a 50-year resident of Conyers, and a founding member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She served the public for over 15 years in the Rockdale Hospital cafeteria. Mrs. Beckworth was very involved in Bible Study Fellowship at First Baptist Church of Conyers....
Angie Giambra
Feb 11, 2017
Angie Giambra of Conyers, passed away February 11, 2017, at 59 years of age. Although Angie was mentally challenged, she will be remembered as a kind, sweet, and loving person. She was preceded in death by her father, Libario Giambra. Survivors include her mother, Jean Giambra of Conyers; sister, Sue Barton of DeMoines, IA; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Sharon...
Kamill Clark-Martin
Feb 9, 2017
Funeral Services for Kamill Clark-Martin will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017, 3:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends may visit with his family at the funeral home, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2017. Visitation
FEB 18. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)...
Barbara Elizabeth Hood
Feb 7, 2017
Barbara Elizabeth Hood of Lawrenceville, passed away February 7, 2017, at the age of 74. Mrs. Hood was a 1960 graduate of Model High School in Rome, Georgia. She worked for Bibb Manufacturing in Porterdale before later retiring from Beaver Manufacturing. In addition to being a devoted mother, she loved to play bingo, listen to traditional country music, and enjoyed...
Jerry Edward Hardenbrook
Feb 6, 2017
Jerry Edward Hardenbrook of Covington passed away February 6, 2017 at 63 years of age. Mr. Hardenbrook was preceded in death by his son, Jason Edward Hardenbrook; and mother, Velma J. (Miles) Hardenbrook. No services are planned at this time.
Jack Lanier Clarke
Feb 6, 2017
Jack Lanier Clarke of Covington passed away February 6, 2017, at 66 years of age. He loved traveling with his family as a child and had been a resident of Grace Wood in Augusta for more than 56 years. He and his family were life-long members of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mr. Clarke was preceded in death by his father,...
Mary Holmes
Feb 4, 2017
Mary Holmes of Newborn, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the age of 87. Mrs. Holmes, a member of the Baptist faith, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a big fan of watching her great-grandchildren play baseball and football. When not working in her yard, Mrs. Holmes could be found baking cakes - most notably, peanut...
Sarah Alice Wallace
Feb 4, 2017
Sarah Alice Wallace of Mansfield, passed away February 4, 2017 at the age of 100. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Bethel Christian Church in Conyers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter James Wallace; sisters, Clara Dennard, Ezzie Sheppard, Parrie Sheppard; brother, James Dennard. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Cindy Wallace...
Anthony Keith (Tony) Grizzard
Feb 1, 2017
Anthony Keith (Tony) Grizzard, age 34, of Conyers, passed away February 1, 2017. Tony was a 2009 graduate of American Intercontinental University where he obtained his degree in Bachelor of Science Information Technology. He was a dedicated and admired employee of Acuity Brands, in Conyers, since 2010. He loved music and especially enjoyed attending heavy metal concerts. Jovial by nature,...
Mary Ann Sears
Feb 1, 2017
Mary Ann Sears of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the age of 76. A loving mother and grandmother, spending time with family was her greatest joy. Mrs. Sears enjoyed being outdoors, whether fishing on the lake or going to the mountains. Additionally, she liked traveling and shopping. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Mason...
Clifford Laverne Gould
Jan 29, 2017
Clifford Laverne Gould of Covington passed away January 29, 2017, at 84 years of age. Mr. Gould proudly served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was the owner and operator of Gould Heating and Air for more than 40 years before moving to Covington eight years ago from Ansonia, CT. Mr. Gould enjoyed watching T.V. and loved his two...
Verline (Nellie) Hall
Jan 28, 2017
Verline (Nellie) Hall of Covington, passed away January 28, 2017, at the age of 86. Mrs. Hall, an employee of Bibb Manufacturing and Beaver Manufacturing for many years, also worked for Oxford Industries. She was currently a member of County Line Baptist Church and attended High Point Baptist Church in past years. Working in her yard and quilting were favorite...
Wendy Mckinley
Jan 26, 2017
Wendy McKinley of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the age of 52. In addition to being devoted to her family, Mrs. McKinley adored her cats Oscar, Felix, and Myrna. She was also passionate about breeding and showing Bengal cats. Preceding her in death was her father, Harry (Len) Colbert; maternal grandparents, Ide and Sara (Johnston) Holifield; paternal...
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