Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
James "Sam" Allgood,
Jun 23, 2016
James "Sam" Allgood, Sr., of Sparta, GA passed away June 23, 2016, at the age of 71. A native of Oxford, Mr. Allgood and his wife, Frances, moved to Sparta in 2006. He retired from Ginn Motor Company after 20 years of service. A true car lover, he was especially fond of muscle cars. Mr. Allgood was a loving husband,...
Dillon Wilks Bragg
Jun 21, 2016
Dillon Wilks Bragg of Covington, passed away June 21, 2016, at the age of 22, a day before his 23rd birthday. Dillon lived life to the fullest and he had a warrior's spirit. He was a friend to many and loved by everyone who met him. Dillon was a rebel to his last minute. Throughout his life, he played baseball,...
Mitchell "Nick" Nichelson
Jun 20, 2016
Mitchell "Nick" Nichelson of Covington, passed away June 20, 2016 at the age of 75. He was a union electrician for 36 years, and a Mason for many years, and a Shriner. His cars were a favorite pastime, and in his younger years he enjoyed boating. An honest, hard-working man who lived life to the fullest, Mr. Nichelson will be...
Enrique Ramirez Trejo
Jun 19, 2016
Enrique Ramirez Trejo of Covington, passed away June 19, 2016, at the age of 49. For more than 30 years Enrique worked at El Charro, where he was the General Manager. His hobbies included gardening and woodcrafts. A member of St. Augustine Catholic Church for 12 years, Enrique was a hard-working man whose first priority was his family. Survivors include...
Patricia A. "Pat" Henry
Jun 18, 2016
Patricia A. "Pat" Henry of Conyers, passed away June 18, 2016, at 63 years of age. Mrs. Henry enjoyed cooking, working in her yard and her flower garden. She was a loving mother who lived for taking care of her children. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her son, Chris Henry; and parents, Charles and Velma Jean (Middlebrooks) Ellison....
Logan Elane Davis
Jun 18, 2016
Logan Elane Davis of Newborn passed away June 18, 2016, at 18 years of age. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Judy (Cofield) Breedlove. Survivors include her parents, David Lee and Tracey Breedlove Davis; sister, Taylor Davis; grandparents, Tommy and Judy (Beal) Breedlove of Rutledge, David and Judy Davis of Lexington, KY; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A...
Violet Ruth Campbell
Jun 17, 2016
Violet Ruth Campbell of Covington, passed away June 17, 2016, at the age of 96. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and reading. Ms. Campbell will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elamuel and Ruth (Malcolm) Campbell; brothers, Henri Campbell and Clement Campbell. Survivors include her sister, Myrtle Campbell; brothers,...
Neal Harris
Jun 16, 2016
Neal Harris of Covington passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the age of 85. Mr. Harris retired from the Army National Guard after 35 years, where he worked as a maintenance technician. In addition, he retired from the Newton County Sheriff's Department after 28 years of service. Mr. Harris enjoyed breakfast for 36 years at McDonalds with his dear...
Patricia Ann Ramey
Jun 13, 2016
Patricia Ann Ramey of Covington, passed away June 13, 2016, at 58years of age. A devout and spiritual holy woman, Mrs. Ramey was a member of Lighthouse for Jesus Church in Buford and True Gospel Lighthouse Church in Madison. She enjoyed being able to care for the elderly. Mrs. Ramey will be remembered as a loving mother, wife and sister...
Corina Barnes
Jun 13, 2016
Corina Barnes of Monroe passed away June 13, 2016, at 24 years of age. Corina loved her family and especially cherished the time she spent with her son. She enjoyed baking and used her love for art to decorate her cakes. Corina was a very kind-hearted person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was...
Chris Henry
Jun 12, 2016
Chris Henry of Conyers passed away June 12, 2016, at 40 years of age. Chris was a Covington native and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger and loved everyone. Survivors include his parents, Sam and Patricia Henry; and sister, Constance (Tondra) Henry of Conyers. A Cryptside Memorial Service for Chris will be held Tuesday, June 21,...
Stuart Carroll Damron
Jun 7, 2016
Stuart Carroll Damron, 82, passed away June 7, 2016. He was born in Splash Dam, VA to the late Henry Stuart and Macy Irene Damron, of Clinton, VA. Mr. Damron worked and retired from the auto painting industry. He had a passion for fishing with friends. Mr. Damron was preceded in death by his son, Kurt T. Damron; parents; sisters,...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 2016
Carolyn Harris of Covington, passed away June 6, 2016, at the age of 75. Mrs. Harris was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Social Circle, and former member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Covington. She was an active member in both churches and faithfully taught Sunday School for several years. Her passion was working with youth and encouraging...
Linda Ann Fowler
Jun 6, 2016
Linda Ann Fowler of Mansfield, passed away June 6, 2016, at the age of 67. Linda enjoyed eating out, and talking on the phone with Estelle, Jenny Gail and Danny Battles. She loved her Alabama family, her grandchildren, and her dog Sissy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Bertha Jo (Sitz) Fowler. Survivors include her son...
Sibyl Bowman Thompson
Jun 5, 2016
Sibyl Bowman Thompson of Oxford, passed away June 5, 2016, at the age of 87. Mrs. Thompson was a longtime member of Salem United Methodist Church where she faithfully attended the Otis Nixon Sunday School Class. Most recently, however, she attended First Baptist Church, in Covington, and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. Her favorite pastime was traveling. Mrs. Thompson was...
Iva Jean Heard
Jun 1, 2016
Iva Jean Heard of Social Circle passed away June 1, 2016, at the age of 88. She was born at home in Miami, Florida, January 27, 1928, to proud parents Roy David and Iva Marie Burnsed. Mrs. Heard was of the Baptist faith, and delighted singing in the choirs of the churches she attended. Having a deep love for music,...
Eddie Lou "Granny" Howard
May 30, 2016
Eddie Lou "Granny" Howard of Conyers, passed away May 30, 2016, at the age of 87. A God-fearing woman, Mrs. Howard was a very active member of Community Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, which became Apostolic Community Church. She retired from Pacific Uniform in 1993 after 37 years of service. She loved children and had 24 foster children come...
Dustin Scott "Bubba" Crooms
May 29, 2016
Dustin Scott "Bubba" Crooms of Covington, passed away May 29, 2016, at 18 years of age. A 2016 graduate of Alcovy High School, Dustin worked for East Georgia Recovery. He was an avid Georgia football and drag racing fan. Dustin was fun loving, always smiling, and will be remembered for his great sense of humor. Survivors include his mother, Gina...
Vickie Dubose
May 29, 2016
Vickie DuBose of Covington, passed away May 29, 2016 at the age of 62. Vickie enjoyed cooking for her family, making cakes, country and gospel music, and sitting on the front porch. She loved spending time outside and working with her flowers. Vickie always put others before herself and cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren....
Eugene Lee Mccord
May 28, 2016
Eugene "Gene" Lee McCord, age 76, formerly of Covington, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was born in Newton County, Georgia and graduated from Newton County High School and received an engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. Gene, a lover of politics, worked and served in many different areas during his lifetime. He served in the U.S....
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