Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Vicie L. Davis
Mar 29, 2016
Vicie L. Davis of Oxford passed away March 29, 2016, at the age of 67. Mrs. Davis enjoyed camping and fishing, and she adored her three dogs, Sally, Zipper and Puppy. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she cherished the time spent with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Spence and Stella Hodges Durden. Survivors include...
Norma Elise Brown
Mar 28, 2016
Norma Elise Brown of Mansfield, passed away March 28, 2016, at 78 years of age. Mrs. Brown enjoyed gardening, sewing, and going on cruises with her family. She loved her family, and cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and sisters. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Yvonne Brown; parents, William Woodrow and Mary...
Peggy Ann Dunn
Mar 28, 2016
Peggy Ann Dunn of Dacula, passed away March 28, 2016, at the age of 81. A native of Newton County and a graduate of Newton County High School, she loved traveling and teaching. Ms. Dunn taught Middle School in Gwinnett County for 30 years before her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, but also attended...
Robert W. Bankston
Mar 28, 2016
Robert W. Bankston of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Covington, passed away March 28, 2016, at the age of 50. Robert enjoyed fishing and listening to heavy metal bands. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Jonny and Francis Burnett; paternal grandparents, William and Clara Bankston. Survivors...
Bette T. Phillips
Mar 27, 2016
Bette T. Phillips of Canton, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Easter morning, March 27, 2016, at the age of 83. A Funeral Service for Mrs. Phillips will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 11:00 AM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Randy Reese, Pastor Charles Roper, and Pastor Don...
Virginia C. Aaron
Mar 26, 2016
Virginia C. Aaron of Covington passed away March 26, 2016, at the age of 78. Mrs. Aaron was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church. A member of the VFW Post 5290 Ladies Auxiliary, playing bingo and dancing were her favorite pastimes. During her working career, she was employed by Rockdale Hospital, and Town & Country Dodge for 12...
Anne Hobbs-Bradley
Mar 22, 2016
Anne Hobbs-Bradley of Monroe, passed away March 22, 2016, at the age of 74. Owner and CEO of Furniture Craftsmen, Inc. for 20 years, Mrs. Hobbs-Bradley enjoyed flower gardening. She loved her bulldogs and the UGA Bulldogs. In addition to being a member of the Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Hobbs-Bradley was a member of Rose Garden Club in Atlanta, in existence...
James Stewart Lunsford
Mar 22, 2016
James "Stewart" Lunsford of Covington passed away March 22, 2016, at the age of 76. Mr. Lunsford worked for Newton County for 21 years. He enjoyed listening to classic country music and watching wrestling. Mr. Lunsford will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.P. and Esther Lunsford; granddaughter,...
Maxine Thomas
Mar 19, 2016
Maxine Thomas of Mansfield passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the age of 92. Mrs. Thomas was born in Gantt, AL, but spent most of her life in the Atlanta, GA area. She held a Master's degree in Education and a Juris Doctorate degree, but her passion was teaching. She was a lifelong educator having taught at Agnes Scott...
James E. (Jim) Butler
Mar 13, 2016
James Edward Butler, Sr. of Covington passed away on 13 March 2016 at the age of 92 - five months after the passing of his beloved wife of 68 years, Patti Jo Forlines Butler. Survivors include his brother Walter Harold Butler and sister-in-law Frances Brady Butler of Snellville; cousin and lifelong friend Sam Higginbotham of Cumming; children and their spouses...
Deborah Dixon Holt
Mar 13, 2016
Deborah Dixon Holt of Oxford, passed away March 13, 2016, at the age of 68. A member of Eastridge Community Church for 15 years, Mrs. Holt was employed by Sherwood's Flowers. In addition, she drove a school bus for Newton County Schools. She will be remembered as a beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death...
Theo Anderson (Ted) Graham
Mar 12, 2016
Theo (Ted) Anderson Graham of Conyers, passed away March 12, 2016, at the age of 85. A resident of Conyers for 35 years, Mr. Graham attended Conyers Presbyterian Church. He participated with "Silver Sneakers", a senior exercise group, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and time spent at his lake house. Mr. Graham was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany...
Bennie L. Bruce
Mar 10, 2016
Bennie L. Bruce of Covington passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 88. Mrs. Bruce was of the Methodist faith, and she enjoyed going to church. She liked traveling, going to the beach and working in her yard. Mrs. Bruce cherished the time spent with family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her....
Murray Kain Hanna
Mar 10, 2016
Murray Kain Hanna was born on December 28, 1923 in Harbor Springs, Michigan the son of the late Wilma and Elmer Hanna. Growing up in Harbor Springs he enjoyed the exploring the north woods and adventuring in his canoe in the area around "Little Traverse Bay" where he developed an inquisitive mind and a love of nature. He was a...
Betty Ann Burch Madden
Mar 7, 2016
Betty Ann Burch Madden of Covington, passed away March 7, 2016, at the age of 88. Mrs. Madden retired from AT&T, formerly Southern Bell Telephone Company, and was a life-long, very active member of Porterdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross stitching and loved to sing especially with the Covington Choral Guild. In her latter days, when relatives came to visit,...
Brittaney Aleis Burnett
Mar 5, 2016
Brittaney Aleis Burnett of Covington, passed away March 5, 2016, at the age of 28. Because of her love for children, Brittaney worked as a nanny. She also enjoyed helping young women. Brittaney was a devout Christian with a zest for life and an infectious loving personality. She was highly esteemed and adored globally and was crowned Native American Princess....
Julia Mitchell
Mar 3, 2016
Julia Mitchell of Covington passed away March 3, 2016, at the age of 76. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Snapping Shoals United Methodist Church. She loved helping people and never met a stranger. Mrs. Mitchell enjoyed spending time with her sister, traveling and going to the beach. In addition, she liked being outside working in her garden. Mrs. Mitchell...
Tommy Wilson Queen
Mar 2, 2016
Tommy Wilson Queen, Sr., of Mansfield passed away March 2, 2016, at the age of 49. Tommy was an amazing father and always very supportive. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren, and he adored his bull mastiff "Sasha". Tommy liked to go fishing, hunting and playing in horseshoe tournaments. In addition, he enjoyed being outside, and was a...
W.J. Lane
Feb 28, 2016
W.J. Lane of Covington, passed away February 28, 2016 at the age of 85. A member of High Point Baptist Church for 65 years, Mr. Lane served as a Deacon and became a Deacon Emeritus several years ago. He owned and operated Lane Body Shop and Marine Services for almost 60 years, which is now operated by Mandy and R.J....
Betty Knight Clinton
Feb 25, 2016
Betty Knight Clinton of Conyers, passed away February 25, 2016, at the age of 89. Mrs. Clinton was born November 12, 1926, to proud parents, Aubie and Elizabeth Jane Huff Knight, in Mansfield. They moved to Rutledge when she was just a toddler. She graduated from Rutledge School, in 1944, as Valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation, she moved to...
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