Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Martha L. Henderson
Jul 30, 2016
Martha L. Henderson, 87, of Covington, passed away July 30, 2016. Mrs. Henderson co-owned the Pony Express - Gas for Less, in Mansfield, for more than 30 years. Additionally, she worked several years at The Bank of Mansfield, the Mansfield Post Office and for a local physician's group. She was a faithful member of Mansfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed...
Stanley B. Allen
Jul 29, 2016
Stanley B. Allen, more commonly known as "Stan", passed away July 29, 2016, after his long, courageous struggle against cancer. He was a loving husband, wonderful brother, dear friend and teacher to many. Although he had no children of his own, Stan was a beloved father figure and coach for his students. He attended Philadelphia United Methodist Church, in Conyers,...
Mary E. Cowan
Jul 28, 2016
Mary E. Cowan of Covington, passed away July 28, 2016, at the age of 74. Born in Washington, DC, to the late Clarence and Mary (Bailey) Weeks, she was raised in a Christian home and continued to have a strong Baptist faith throughout her life. She was a devoted wife, loving mother of three, adoring grandmother of ten and great-grandmother...
Glenn E. Wiggins
Jul 22, 2016
Glenn E. Wiggins of Jackson passed away July 22, 2016, at the age of 82. Mr. Wiggins had a great sense of humor and enjoyed doing yard work. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his mother, Martha Harn Lynch; father, Earl David Wiggins; and his half- brother, John Neely. Survivors...
Becky Byrum
Jul 22, 2016
A Servant's Heart- Rebecca "Becky" Marks Byrum September 16, 1956- July 22, 2016 Becky Byrum's greatest dream came true on July 22, 2016 as she went to Heaven to worship at the Throne of Our Lord. Her servant's spirit is carried on by her surviving husband, Steve Byrum; son, Scotty Byrum; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Ty Hensley; grandchildren, Avery...
Christy H. Lewis
Jul 21, 2016
Christy H. Lewis of Hampton passed away July 21, 2016, at the age of 60. Christy enjoyed music, especially Rock-N-Roll. She loved her family dearly and cherished the time spent with them. Preceding her in death was her daughter, Chasity Lewis; and parents, Donald, Sr., and Mildred Inez Hobby. Survivors include her brother, Gerry Marshall Hobby of Hampton; nieces, Heather...
Eli Murphy
Jul 19, 2016
Eli Murphy of Mansfield passed away July 19, 2016, at the age of 30. Eli enjoyed working on his farm, fishing and deer hunting. In addition, he liked going to the beach, sailing and playing horseshoes with his brother-in-law, Marc Tucker. A devoted husband and father, Eli cherished the time spent with his family and had the kindest spirit to...
Mary Lee Harrison
Jul 19, 2016
Mary Lee Harrison of Tucker passed away July 19, 2016, at 89 years of age. Mrs. Harrison was a very strong-willed person who was always in full control of life. She enjoyed cooking, canning vegetables, sewing, playing bingo, and working in word search books. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Harrison; parents, Leon and Bessie Pittman;...
Jerry Flynn
Jul 15, 2016
Jerry Flynn of Mansfield passed away July 15, 2016, at the age of 69. Mr. Flynn retired from Swafford Construction as Vice President after many years of service. He was an avid outdoorsmen who liked deer hunting and fishing. In addition, he enjoyed working on older model cars with his son. A loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he...
Ina Lucinda Green
Jul 14, 2016
Ina Lucinda Green of Covington passed away July 14, 2016, at the age of 88. Mrs. Green was a member of the Awakening Ministry. A prayer warrior, she would spend her time praying for the needs of others. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her....
Kenneth S. Brown
Jul 12, 2016
Kenneth S. Brown, Jr., of Covington passed away July 12, 2016, at the age of 57. Kenneth loved motorcycles and cars, especially Harley Davidsons and the Chevrolet Camaro. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Brown. Survivors include his son, Jonathon Brown; grandchildren, Brandon Brown, Hannah...
Agnes Bone
Jul 12, 2016
Agnes Bone of Covington, passed away July 12, 2016 at the age of 91. Mrs. Bone was a life-long member of Milstead Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. She enjoyed going to VFW and American Legion dances with her late husband. Mrs. Bone will be remembered as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in...
Betty "Christine" Smith
Jul 11, 2016
Mrs. Betty "Christine" Smith, age 80, of Conyers, died Monday, July 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newman and Eula Bradford; and brother, Ernest Bradford. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Shellie Smith; children, Therese and Steve Owens of Covington, Kevin Smith of Oregon, Stephen Smith of Griffin, Danielle and Cody Cullen...
Patsy Russell
Jul 8, 2016
Patsy Russell of Oxford passed away July 8, 2016, at the age of 75. Mrs. Russell obtained her Master's Degree in Education in 1976, from the University of North Georgia. She retired after 40 years of teaching with Cobb County and Rockdale County. Mrs. Russell was a very active member of Oxford Baptist Church for over 25 years. She loved...
Jack Tallman
Jul 7, 2016
Jack Tallman of Covington passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 47. Jack lived life to the fullest and valued the simple things. He liked going to the mountains, trout fishing, hunting, racing and loved to cook. In addition, he enjoyed watching Law and Order and Criminal Minds. Jack dearly cherished the time spent with family, including...
Virginia Lancaster Manning
Jul 1, 2016
Mrs. Virginia Lancaster Manning of Covington, GA, passed away July 1, 2016, at the age of 86. Mrs. Manning was known in the community as a faithful member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. She served as church secretary of First United Methodist Church, in Covington, from 1977 - 2006. She served both churches with a passion. Her hobbies included needlework...
Jackie Brown
Jul 1, 2016
Jackie Brown, age 91, passed away July 1, 2016, in Memphis, TN. Jackie was born in LaGrange, GA on March 25, 1925, but lived most of her life in Covington. She was an active volunteer, loving mother, and a friend to all. Jackie loved crocheting, playing bingo, her dog, desserts, and most of all her family. Jackie received a Distinguished...
Peggy Jo Mitchell
Jun 29, 2016
Peggy Jo Mitchell of Oxford passed away June 29, 2016, at the age of 81. Mrs. Mitchell, or "Grandmama", as she was affectionately known to her family, adored her children and grandchildren, and loved cooking for them. She was a faithful member of Newton Baptist Church and the Ambassadors Sunday School class. One of her favorite pastimes was traveling with...
Dorothy Corinne (Gaudreau) Sparkman
Jun 26, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Corinne (Gaudreau) Sparkman, 92, of Conyers, passed away June 26, 2016. Mrs. Sparkman was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Louis and Virginia (Roberts) Gaudreau. She married her beloved husband, John, in 1941. Mrs. Sparkman was a faithful, active member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for 24 years. Additionally, she was a member of the Presbyterian Women's...
Teresa Ashton
Jun 24, 2016
Teresa Ashton passed away at her home in Social Circle, Friday, June 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a valiant 6-year bout with cancer. She was 66 years old. Teresa was born March 12, 1950, to a tenderhearted WWII veteran and a witty Northeasterner residing in College Park, GA. Winston Howard and Mary Ruth (Colley)...
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