Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Betty Jean Bankston
Nov 20, 2016
Betty Jean Bankston of Woodville, GA, passed away November 20, 2016, at 78 years of age. Mrs. Bankston enjoyed crafts, flowers, and fishing with her husband. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Sam Bankston; daughter, Debbie Poole; son, Charles Poole, Jr.; granddaughter, Angel Dawn Dickerson; sisters, Alice and Faye. No services are planned at...
Leo S. Mallard,
Nov 19, 2016
Leo S. Mallard, Jr. of Covington, passed away November 19, 2016, at the age of 52. Mr. Mallard was a former science educator at Eastside High School, a part of the Newton County Board of Education. He was a native of Covington, and attended Piedmont Academy (K-12) where he graduated in 1982. Mr. Mallard went on to attend Georgia Southern...
Deputy Justin White
Nov 15, 2016
Deputy Justin White of Monticello, passed away November 15, 2016, at the age of 28. A 2007 graduate of Newton County High School, Justin served as a deputy with the Newton County Sheriff's Office since 2012. He was a very dedicated law enforcement official who cared deeply about the people he served. Justin was among the best in dealing with...
Ethel "Ruth" Henderson
Nov 15, 2016
Ethel "Ruth" Henderson of Covington passed away November 15, 2016, at 79 years of age. A member of Canaan Baptist Church, Mrs. Henderson enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, and funny movies. She retired from Hercules after 29 years of service and began a new career at Ingles Deli. Mrs. Henderson will be remembered for the delicious food she prepared. Preceding her...
Van Lec "Lecky" Hughes
Nov 14, 2016
Van Lec "Lecky" Hughes of Decatur, passed away November 14, 2016, at the age of 82. Ms. Hughes earned her Bachelors from Meredeth College, North Carolina. She was a member of Avondale Patillo United Methodist Church, and was a past member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abbott Milton and Eilleen (Tyler)...
Mary Pearce Forester
Nov 13, 2016
Mary Pearce Forester of Covington, died Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the age of 91, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Sam and Gertie Mae Pearce, husband, Clyde Forester, and her son, Clyde E. (Chuck) Forester. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was the stay-at-home...
Betty Ann (Sumlar) Hutcheson
Nov 12, 2016
Betty Anne (Sumlar) Hutcheson of Stone Mountain, passed away November 12, 2016, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hutcheson, affectionately known as "Nanny Betty", loved taking care of the children and grandchildren in her family. When not spending time with loved ones, she took pleasure in flower gardening, cooking, and listening to classic country music, especially Conway Twitty. Mrs. Hutcheson...
Salvatore L. Garland,
Nov 7, 2016
Salvatore L. Garland, Jr., of Madison passed away November 7, 2016, at 56 years of age. A 1978 graduate of Newton County High School, Mr. Garland proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He retired from the automobile industry as a Finance Manager after more than 20 years. Mr. Salvatore was a long-time parishioner at St. Augustine Catholic...
Steve Deal
Nov 7, 2016
Steve Deal of Mansfield passed away November 7, 2016, at 60 years of age. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Steve loved traveling and had traveled all over the world. Known as "Cowboy", he opened Cowboys' BBQ so people could come and play the music he loved. Steve was the proud father of Bobo, his wonderful and loyal dog. Equipped...
Charles Terry (Pop) Smith
Nov 4, 2016
Charles Terry (Pop) Smith of Oxford, passed away November 4, 2016, at the age of 69. Mr. Smith was a painter and mechanic for many years. Once known as the "best transmission man" in the Covington area, he was affectionately known as the "Rag Man" in his later years. Mr. Smith was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Never...
Joseph M. Jackson
Nov 2, 2016
Joseph M. Jackson of Covington, passed away November 2, 2016, at the age of 79. Mr. Jackson attended Eau Claire High School in Columbia, SC, where he was a star athlete for both the football and baseball teams. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his son, Thomas LaGrant Jackson;...
Geri Mccrackin
Nov 2, 2016
Geri McCrackin of Covington passed away November 2, 2016, at the age of 87. Mrs. McCrackin was married to Frank for 68 years, spending 15 of those years working with her husband at Williams Brothers Lumber Company in Covington. Mrs. McCrackin adored her family, loved to joke around, and was always one to have a good time. Cooking and hosting...
Joseph Tom "J.T." Bohannon
Oct 30, 2016
Joseph Tom "J.T." Bohannon, of Covington, passed away October 30, 2016, at 84 years of age. A Newton County native and a lifetime member of High Point Baptist Church, Mr. Bohannon loved plants and gardening. He had a beautifully landscaped yard and made sure his plants were being cared for even if he was unable to do it himself. He...
Charlie Childs
Oct 29, 2016
Charlie Childs of Oxford passed away October 29, 2016, at 72 years of age. Born and raised in Porterdale, Charlie was an outstanding football player with the Newton County High School Rams in 1960 - 1961. He enjoyed coaching PeeWee Football teams, hunting, fishing, golfing and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. Charlie retired from Dekalb County School System. He was a...
Sue Ingram
Oct 25, 2016
Mrs. Sue Ingram of Loganville, passed away October 25, 2016, at the age of 74. Mrs. Ingram worked for 26 years as a school bus driver with the Newton County School System. In her spare time, she took pleasure in playing the piano and cooking. Mrs. Ingram was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death were her parents, James...
Mary Ella Bruce
Oct 24, 2016
Mary Ella Bruce of Covington passed away October 24, 2016, at 79 years of age. A 1954 graduate of Newton County High School, Mrs. Bruce served as Branch Manager for Bank of America for more than 30 years, and was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, coloring in adult coloring books, and was known...
Janet Marie Jones
Oct 23, 2016
Janet Marie Jones of Covington, passed away October 23, 2016 at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Fambrough and Dixie Larue (Duncan) Jones; son, Keith Cook; brother, Trammel Dwight Jones. Survivors include her children, Timothy Jones, Kayleigh Dahman, both of Covington, Johnathan Dahman, of San Diego, CA ; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cammie and...
Steve Jeffries
Oct 23, 2016
Steve Jeffries of Covington passed away October 23, 2016, at 62 years of age. A Newton County native, and a 1971 graduate of Newton County High School, Steve was a member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. He worked at Kroger in Covington for more than 25 years. Steve was a musician, playing with several bands, mainly Steele Road Band. He...
Wade C. Morgan
Oct 23, 2016
Wade C. Morgan of Covington, passed away October 23, 2016, at the age of 60. Mr. Wade worked for 32 years with Atlanta Gas Light, as well as working part-time with his brother at Morgan Painting, for 15 years. He shared his love of guitar with Victory Tabernacle's Praise Band as a lead guitarist for over 10 years. Mr. Wade...
Robert M. (Bob) Hardy
Oct 21, 2016
Robert M. (Bob) Hardy, Sr. of Covington, passed away October 21, 2016, at the age of 72. In his role as a police officer, Mr. Hardy dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting others. He retired in 2009 as a Lieutenant with the Doraville Police Department. Mr. Hardy's love for family and church was evident to those around...
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