Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Charles W. Boss
Feb 25, 2016
Charles W. Boss of Covington, passed away February 25, 2016, at the age of 80. Mr. Boss was a veteran of the United States Army and also served in the National Guard. He was employed with Walton Clothes, and Kuppenheimer & Company, before retiring after 30 years of service. Mr. Boss was a member of Good Hope Christian Church, in...
Charles Ray Thacker
Feb 24, 2016
Charles Ray Thacker of Covington passed away February 24, 2016, at the age of 71. Mr. Thacker owned and operated Thacker Electric Company for 45 years. He was a man of very strong faith and a member of Stewart Community Church. He never missed seeing his son Chuck perform in his high school marching band, or the UGA Red Coat...
Dorothy H. Dial
Feb 23, 2016
Dorothy H. Dial of Covington, passed away February 23, 2016, at the age of 88. A member of The Baptist Tabernacle for 42 years, Mrs. Dial always put others before herself. She enjoyed fishing but one of her greatest joys was going to the ballfield to watch her grandchildren play ball. Mrs. Dial was a wonderful cook and loved preparing...
Richard Lewis Kelly
Feb 23, 2016
Richard Lewis Kelly of Covington passed away February 23, 2016, at the age of 88. Mr. Kelly was born October 26, 1927 in Marion, Indiana to the late Samuel and Vella Kelly. He worked in a local grocery store while attending Marion High School, where he graduated in 1946. Mr. Kelly joined the Navy and served most of his time...
Sadie Strange
Feb 22, 2016
Sadie Strange of Covington, passed away February 22, 2016 at the age of 87. Mrs. Strange loved everyone she met, saw the best in them, and never gave up on them. She was a Christian woman that people came to for advice. Mrs. Strange was a fabulous cook and enjoyed working in her garden. She loved her family and will...
Bruna V. Dobbs
Feb 20, 2016
Bruna V. Dobbs of Covington passed away February 20, 2016, at the age of 91. Mrs. Dobbs was always elegantly and colorfully dressed. She cherished her family, and she was an animal lover. A loving, kind and sensitive lady, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leopoldo...
Sara Louise Cochran Harris
Feb 19, 2016
Sara Louise Cochran Harris "Namaw" of Covington passed away February 19, 2016, at the age of 79. Mrs. Harris dearly loved her family and cherished the time spent with them, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She liked hummingbirds, and she enjoyed flower gardening. Preceding her in death was her husband, Vinson Crosby; parents, Marion and Marie Cochran; grandchildren, Missy,...
Rufus Junior Roberts
Feb 17, 2016
Rufus Junior Roberts of Oxford passed away February 17, 2016, at the age of 83. Mr. Roberts was of the Baptist faith. He loved going fishing, vegetable gardening and camping in the mountains. In addition, he enjoyed football and stock car racing. Mr. Roberts never had biological children of his own, but was a father and grandfather to many. He...
Doris Roberts Beachel
Feb 17, 2016
Doris Roberts Beachel of Acworth passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at the age of 76. Mrs. Beachel dearly loved her family and cherished the time spent with them, including her beloved granddogs. A lady of strong faith, with a wealth of wisdom for giving advice. Mrs. Beachel enjoyed watercolor painting and watching game shows. She was preceded in death...
Lemuel T. Anderson
Feb 15, 2016
Lemuel T. Anderson of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 84. After retiring from AT&T, Mr. Anderson started building houses and then became a Charismatic Episcopal Priest at St. Andrews. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family dearly. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by Carolyn Evans Anderson, his wife of 64...
Jane Hubbard
Feb 15, 2016
Jane Hubbard of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 78. Mrs. Hubbard worked for Winn-Dixie for 15 years. She enjoyed reading and cherished the visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hubbard was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Hubbard; parents, Benjamin and Ethel (Ragsdale) Ward; and her sister, Irene Roden. Survivors include her daughters...
Naomi Estelle Brock
Feb 15, 2016
Naomi Estelle Brock of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 75. Mrs. Brock was employed by Belk and Sears for ten years. She enjoyed sewing and was a wonderful seamstress. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her son, Jason Brock;...
Michael Smith
Feb 14, 2016
Michael Smith of Covington, passed away February 14, 2016, at the age of 49. Michael enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially to Vegas. He kept people upbeat with the smile he always had on his face. A hard-working and dedicated man, Michael attended Crosspoint Christian Church. He loved the Lord and desired to please Him. Michael loved his family deeply...
Bonnie Gunnells
Feb 14, 2016
Bonnie Gunnells of Covington passed away February 14, 2016, at the age of 82. Mrs. Gunnells was a member of Stewart Baptist Church, and she retired from Mobil Chemical Company after 25 years of service. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, walking and traveling to the mountains. Mrs. Gunnells cherished the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Eula Harmon
Feb 13, 2016
Eula Harmon of Covington passed away February 13, 2016, at the age of 89. Mrs. Harmon retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. Mrs. Harmon was a Newton Medical Center Auxiliary volunteer for 20 years, and she enjoyed volunteering at the Cinderella Shop. She...
Jack "Lee" Walden
Feb 12, 2016
Mrs. Jack "Lee" Walden of Covington passed away February 12, 2016, at the age of 85. Mrs. Walden loved to sing and play the organ. Additionally, she enjoyed reading, her flowers, gardening and her pets. A talented seamstress, she often made her own clothing. Mrs. Walden was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was a reserved person...
John "Johnny" Tarbush
Feb 10, 2016
John "Johnny" Tarbush of Loganville passed away February 10, 2016, at the age of 72. Mr. Tarbush was a proud Veteran of the Air Force. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Mr. Tarbush enjoyed cooking and surfing the web. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him....
William "Buddy" Roden
Feb 9, 2016
William "Buddy" Roden of Loganville, passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 87. Mr. Roden worked as a painter alongside his brothers and son for more than 40 years. He loved sports, especially football and NASCAR. Mr. Roden enjoyed gardening and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Roden, Steve Roden; parents, Forrest Edgar and...
Larry Curtis Rowe
Feb 9, 2016
Larry Curtis Rowe of Mansfield, passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 59. Larry was a dedicated employee of Standridge Color Corporation for 32 years. He was a member of the North Georgia Mopar Club, was a show car enthusiast and enjoyed drag racing. Additionally, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping and going on...
Ann M Bolton
Feb 9, 2016
Ann M. Bolton of Loganville passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 80. In previous years, she transported those elderly and disabled to their appointments all over the state of Georgia. Mrs. Bolton moved in 2005 from her home town of Sylvania to Loganville to be with her son and family. She enjoyed playing cards, loved flowers and...
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