Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Lynette Forrester

Apr 27, 2016

Lynette Forrester of Oxford passed away April 27, 2016, at the age of 82. Mrs. Forrester was life-long member of Corinth Christian Church. She was dedicated to her family, and she enjoyed cooking. A loving mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Freida R. Bobbitt

Apr 25, 2016

Freida R. Bobbitt of Oxford, passed away April 25, 2016, at the age of 76. Mrs. Bobbitt loved her church and taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed traveling in the states and abroad. In addition to being a gracious hostess, Mrs. Bobbitt was a wonderful cook who loved to decorate her home, especially at Christmas time. She cherished...

Donald H. Long

Apr 24, 2016

Donald H. Long of Porterdale, passed away April 24, 2016, at the age of 81. Mr. Long was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nadine White Long; parents, Howard and Frett (Butler) Long; sisters, Levie Long Newkirk, and Doris Long Stevens. A resident of Porterdale for most of his life, he was known for his love for...

James E. "Big E" King

Apr 24, 2016

James E. "Big E" King, Sr., of Mansfield, passed away April 24, 2016, at the age of 84. Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, James Jerry and Lucy (Odum) King. Mr. King and Frank Stokes started Dekalb Pipeline Co. in 1960 in Tucker. In the late 60s they formed Readymade Concrete Products, which later changed to Southeast...

Robert Barnes Stokes

Apr 20, 2016

Robert Barnes Stokes, age 94, of Covington, passed away April 20, 2016, just twelve days after his beloved wife, Sara. Mr. Stokes was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He served valiantly for eight years - including World War II. He was a decorated veteran who earned several service medals, including the Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal....

Elizabeth Mullaly Gadilhe

Apr 20, 2016

Elizabeth Mullaly Gadilhe of Oxford, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 20 at the age of 90. For 67 years she was the loving wife of Charles Eugene "Gene" Gadilhe who passed away in 2013. Her family, the source of her greatest joy, includes her six daughters and sons-in-law - Genie and the late David Blough of Mobile, AL, Renee...

James Livingston (Jim, Jimmy) Hicks

Apr 20, 2016

James (Jim, Jimmy) Livingston Hicks of Covington, passed away April 20, 2016, at the age of 90.75. Jim was a well-respected veteran of WWII, proudly serving as a first-class gunner's mate on Navy sub chasers. Through the years Jim's family was always his top priority. He provided for them for 50 years by representing sporting goods manufacturers in the Southeast...

Robert Wesley Whitney

Apr 20, 2016

Robert Wesley Whitney, Jr., of Oxford, passed away April 20, 2016, at the age of 82. Mr. Whitney proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 22 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church where he devoted his time as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a kind and generous...

Nicholas Alexander Savage

Apr 16, 2016

Nicholas Alexander Savage of Covington, passed away April 16, 2016, at the age of 38. Nicholas touched many lives and anyone he met could feel the love he shared so freely. He enjoyed hearing Dolly Parton sing. The sweet tea his Nanny made for him always put a smile on his face. He loved his family and will be greatly...

Clyde Andrew Tanksley

Apr 15, 2016

Clyde Andrew Tanksley, Jr. of Oxford passed away April 15, 2016, at the age of 80. Mr. Tanksley was born and raised in Indiana, and moved to Newton County in 1987. He was a member of Eastridge Community Church, and drove a tractor trailer for 30 years. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, he will be dearly missed...

Ricky L. Bradford

Apr 10, 2016

Ricky L. Bradford, Sr., of Covington, passed away April 10, 2016, at the age of 67. Mr. Bradford worked for AT&T, in Conyers, as a Security Manager for 14 years. For 13 years he was a very active member of Potter's House. Mr. Bradford was an avid fisherman who will be missed by family and friends who knew and loved...

Carol Winters

Apr 9, 2016

Carol Winters of Oxford passed away April 9, 2016, at the age of 69. Mrs. Winters retired in 2013, from Newton Medical Center after 20 years of service. She was a very adventurous lady, enjoying the outdoors and exploring nature. In addition, she was very active with the Georgia Canoeing Association, and she cherished the time spent with her daughter,...

Sara Humphries Stokes

Apr 8, 2016

Sara Humphries Stokes of Covington passed away April 8, 2016, at the age of 94. Mrs. Stokes primary focus in life was the Lord, her church, her family and friends. A lifelong Methodist, she was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, and she taught the Otis Nixon Sunday School Class. She was employed by Fulton High School for many...

Violet R. Hawk

Apr 6, 2016

Violet R. Hawk of Monroe passed away April 6, 2016, at the age of 77. A Graveside Service for Ms. Hawk will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road in Covington. Graveside Service

APR 10. 2:00 PM (EDT)

Lawnwood Memorial Park 1111 Access Road Covington, GA, 30014

John W. Chapman

Apr 5, 2016

John W. Chapman, Sr., of Covington, passed away April 5, 2016, at the age of 85. Mr. Chapman retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. He was a member of Covington American Legion and had been a member of the Church at Covington for 25 years. Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva...

Annie Lou Purkey

Apr 3, 2016

Annie Lou Purkey of Covington, passed away April 3, 2016 at the age of 97. Mrs. Purkey, a resident of Covington since 1953, enjoyed gardening and will be remembered as a great cook. She was a loving mother and mother-in-law, and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Purkey was preceded in death by her husband of 62...

Theresa Daniel

Apr 1, 2016

Theresa Daniel of Covington, passed away April 1, 2016 at the age of 64. Mrs. Daniel was a great cook and will be remembered for the delicious cornbread she made. She enjoyed spur-of-the-moment traveling with her husband. Mrs. Daniel loved the Lord and listening to southern gospel music and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs....

Cpo Charles E. Otti

Apr 1, 2016

CPO Charles E. Otti of Greensboro, passed away April 1, 2016, at the age of 74. Mr. Otti proudly served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring. In addition, he retired from General Mills after 8 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and loved fishing with his friend, Earl, on the pontoon boat. Mr. Otti loved...

Peter Ionovich Rachkovskiy

Mar 31, 2016

Peter Ionovich Rachkovskiy of Conyers passed away March 31, 2016, at the age 86. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mariya Rachkovskiy; children, Sergey Rachkovskiy, Tatiana Shvets, Yevgenia Cheban, Vera Lozovan, Svetlana Zheru; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Maria Beda, Alexandra Jetari; brother, Nikolay Rachkovskiy; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Rachkovskiy...

Debbie Nicholson Barnette

Mar 30, 2016

Debbie Nicholson Barnette of Bostwick passed away March 30, 2016, at the age of 61. She was the youngest of eight born to the late Clyde and Elsie Lee Nicholson. Debbie had a big heart and enjoyed communicating with her facebook friends from all around the country. In addition, she was a cat lover. She was preceded in death by...