Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Dessie Mcgilton
Feb 8, 2016
Dessie McGilton of Oxford, passed away February 8, 2016, at the age of 80. Dessie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly and was the "glue" that held the family together. Dessie was a selfless, caring woman who was always willing to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary...
Melanie Page Lowe
Feb 7, 2016
Melanie Page Lowe, age 52, of Oxford, passed away February 7, 2016. Melanie, also affectionately known as "Nana", cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was an incredibly talented crochet artist. Melanie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael K. Lowe; as well as her...
Carolyn Harper
Feb 7, 2016
Carolyn Harper of Covington, passed away February 7, 2016, at the age of 83. Mrs. Harper was born in Thomasville, GA, to the late William Allen and Mamie Belle (Banks) McDaniel. She enjoyed working with her roses and will be remembered for her tasty cornbread and fried chicken. She liked to read and keep up with current events. Mrs. Harper...
Donnetta "Donna" Karp
Feb 7, 2016
Donnetta "Donna" Karp of Covington, passed away February 7, 2016, at the age of 77. Mrs. Karp retired from Fontana Unified School District in Fontana, CA, where she had worked as a teacher's aide for many years prior to moving to Covington, GA in 2001. She enjoyed reading and playing Keno, but her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Carol Bragg
Feb 5, 2016
Carol Bragg of Oxford passed away February 5, 2016, at the age of 55. Carol worked as a bartender and waitress for several restaurants in Dekalb and Rockdale counties. She enjoyed fishing and going to the beach. Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Wainwright Lane. Survivors include her husband, Robbie Bragg; daughter, Lisa Carter of Phenix City,...
Brenda M. Mason
Feb 4, 2016
Brenda M. Mason, age 74, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harry "Mac" and Lillie Belle McDaniel. Survivors include her husband, Neil M. Mason; daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Tommy Thomas of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Daryl and Rhonda Mason of Roswell; four grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Thomas, Taylor and Tanner...
Shirley S. Cody
Feb 3, 2016
Shirley S. Cody of Conyers passed away February 3, 2016, at the age of 84. She was born in Newton County, August 2, 1931, to the late Ed and Clara Belle Stokes. Mrs. Cody was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In addition, she was a member of LAVFW 5290 of Conyers,...
Kathleen Ann Holmes Collins
Feb 1, 2016
Kathleen Ann Holmes Collins of Loganville, passed away February 1, 2016, at the age of 66. Daughter of Rosemary Hargrove of Oxford, GA, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Collins of Colorado; her father, Victor Allen Holmes; and step-father, Art Hargrove, Jr. of Covington. A native of Colorado Springs, CO, Mrs. Collins is survived by her mother,...
Helen King
Feb 1, 2016
Helen King of Porterdale passed away February 1, 2016, at the age of 94. Mrs. King was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing southern food for her family. She loved the Lord and gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther (Boots) King; son, Billy King, and parents, Cleveland and Nora Barnes. Survivors include her daughter and...
Shirley Groover
Jan 31, 2016
Shirley Groover of Rex, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the age of 81. Mrs. Groover loved playing computer games, reading romance novels, and shopping at the Wal-Mart in Stockbridge. She also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Most of all, Mrs. Groover cherished the time she spent with her four grandchildren who brought her much joy. She was...
Edna Dunevant Wilson
Jan 28, 2016
Edna Dunevant Wilson of Covington passed away January 28, 2016, at the age of 95. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family. She retired from Covington Molding after more than 20 years of service. Famous for her biscuits, she enjoyed cooking and family gatherings under the old oak...
Betty May (Ray) Brewer
Jan 26, 2016
Betty May (Ray) Brewer, age 72, of Conyers, passed away January 26, 2016. Mrs. Brewer was an incredibly brilliant seamstress, an artist, even, who shared her talent while working for Walton Clothes for many years. Following her employment with Walton Clothes, she continued working for Sealy Corporation, before retiring in 2010. She was a wonderful cook and loved watching and...
Robbie G. Sanders
Jan 25, 2016
Robbie G. Sanders of Covington, passed away January 25, 2016, at the age of 46. An avid NASCAR fan, Robbie also enjoyed drawing. In addition, he cherished the time spent hunting with his dad. His nieces were his greatest joy and the center of his world. Robbie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy G. Sanders. Survivors include his...
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