Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

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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...

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.

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,...