Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Deanna Franklin
Jan 24, 2016
Deanna Franklin of Covington, passed away January 24, 2016, at the age of 52. Deanna was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. She was a 1611 KJV Bible-believing, missions-minded Christian lady who loved presenting the Gospel and sharing Christ with others. She was a dedicated employee of AT&T for 31 years. Deanna always...
Pallie Carnes
Jan 22, 2016
Pallie Carnes of Oxford passed away January 22, 2016, at the age of 53. Pallie attended Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington. She dearly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Carnes is preceded in death by her husband, Barry Carnes; sons, Justin Carnes, Barry Carnes, Jr.;...
Sharon Ann Sealock Poteet
Jan 22, 2016
Sharon Ann Sealock Poteet of Covington passed away January 22, 2016, at the age of 74. Ms. Poteet was a lifelong member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. She graduated from Newton County High School in 1959. Ms. Poteet owned and operated an income tax business for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading, but her greatest pleasure was the...
Guy Tucker
Jan 22, 2016
Guy Tucker, age 77, of Oxford, Ga., passed away on January 22, 2016. Guy had complications from chemo therapy after a brave and long battle with Lymphoma. Guy was predeceased by his parents, Guy and Hazel Tucker, Mom Polly, his siblings, Rose, Walter and Margie, and his only son, Mike. Guy is survied by his wife of 44 years, Margaret...
W.G. (Bud) Downing
Jan 21, 2016
Willie Gordon Downing died peacefully at his home on January 21, 2016, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Downing; mother, Emma Prince Downing; sister, Pauline Downing; sister, Ollie Peacock. His many friends knew him as "Bud" Downing. Bud was a master builder by trade. He operated a construction firm with his father...
Donald L. Hunter
Jan 21, 2016
Donald L. Hunter of Covington passed away January 21, 2016, at the age of 88. Mr. Hunter was a member of Conyers First United Methodist Church. He proudly served his country in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII. Mr. Hunter retired as a postal inspector from the US Postal Service in 1985. Preceding him in death...
Betty Lou (Brewer) Carter
Jan 19, 2016
Betty Lou (Brewer) Carter, age 77, of Covington, passed away January 19, 2016. Mrs. Carter enjoyed cooking and traveling to the mountains. She loved the Lord and treasured the time she spent worshipping with her church family at Pentecostals of McDonough. Mrs. Carter cherished the time she spent with her family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Rosie Davis
Jan 19, 2016
Rosie Davis of Conyers, GA, passed away January 19, 2016, at the age of 64. Mrs. Davis was very active in missions, working along with her late husband, Roger Glen Davis. A member of Monroe Apostolic Church, she loved crocheting, cooking, and reading. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Daniel Rufus and Lorine Lamander (Vickers) Ray;...
Ollie M. Swanner Cole
Jan 14, 2016
Ollie M. Swanner Cole of Covington, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away January 14, 2016, at the age of 95. Mrs. Cole was born to the late John Sheppard and Mary Ethel Cribbs and raised in Polk County, FL. A gifted composer, she worked with many local talent groups in the Jacksonville area, and often referred to her music as...
Ssgt Bradley David Nicholson
Jan 13, 2016
SSgt Bradley David Nicholson passed away January 13, 2016, at the age of 29. Born and raised in Covington, Brad was currently stationed in Charleston, SC, where he was proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force. He will be remembered as an avid fisherman. Brad was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Billy Earl Nicholson. Survivors include his wife,...
Virginia Hooten Lott
Jan 10, 2016
Virginia Hooten Lott of Covington, GA passed away January 10, 2016 at the age of 91 following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Enoch D. and Lillian Trainer Hooten, Virginia was born in Porterdale on October 25, 1924. A lifelong resident of Newton County, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Fred Lott,...
Sara Mooney Cleveland
Jan 10, 2016
Sara Mooney Cleveland of Conyers, passed away January 10, 2016, at the age of 69. Mrs. Cleveland was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cleveland; and parents, James Silas and Sue Mooney. Survivors include her sons, Billy Moss, Michael Scott Smith, James Brian Moss; eleven grandchildren; and brother, Jimmy Mooney. Friends may join the family for visitation Thursday, January...
Kipp Crews
Dec 31, 2015
Kipp Crews of Monticello passed away December 31, 2015, at the age of 35. He enjoyed coaching football and baseball, but most especially baseball, and was the Owner/President of Exclusive Fire Services. Kipp was good at making people laugh. He cherished the time spent with his family singing and listening to music. Kipp was preceded in death by his father,...
Glen Lewis
Dec 29, 2015
Glen Lewis of Auburn, GA, passed away December 29, 2015, at the age of 60. Glen was a 1974 graduate of Jonesboro High School. He worked as manager, for Publix, for the last eight years. Glen loved working in his yard and enjoyed playing the guitar and computer games. He cherished his family and will be greatly missed by all...
Evelyn B. Patterson
Dec 28, 2015
Evelyn B. Patterson, of Covington, passed away December 28, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Patterson loved going to church. She taught a Sunday School class at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, where she had been a member for more than 20 years. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Burton and Genelia Lassie (McCall) Brown; sisters,...
Judy Barron
Dec 23, 2015
Judy Long Barron of Oxford passed away December 23, 2015, at the age of 57. Judy was fascinated with genealogy, and she was currently working on creating a family tree. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, but her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter. Judy adored her dog Rocky, who passed earlier this year. Survivors include her...
Mary Louise Cunningham
Dec 21, 2015
Mary Louise Cunningham, of Covington, passed away at the age of 78. Mrs. Cunningham was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Philadelphia Eagles . She enjoyed collecting jewelry and cooking. Mrs. Cunningham especially loved baking cakes and delivering them to family, friends and local businesses. Because of her love for animals, she was a faithful supporter of ASPCA....
Lee Roy Watson
Dec 18, 2015
Lee Roy Watson of Conyers passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 77. Mr. Watson attended Prospect United Methodist Church in Covington and was a member of Living Waters Sunday School Class. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mr. Watson was...
Trudy Schneider
Dec 18, 2015
Trudy Schneider of Conyers passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 86. In 1980, Mrs. Schneider and her family moved from Glenview, IL to Conyers, GA, to escape the northern winters. She worked with her husband, Arnold, who owned and operated Dallia Floors for many years. Together they enjoyed listening to music, dancing and playing golf. In addition,...
John Chandler
Dec 18, 2015
John Chandler of Oxford passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 73. Mr. Chandler enjoyed a career for 50 years as a master brick mason. He loved being outdoors going fishing and hunting. An avid NASCAR fan, his favorite driver was "The Intimidator", Dale Earnhardt. Mr. Chandler was a good and kind-hearted man, who dearly loved and cherished...
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