Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Evelyn Hale
Dec 14, 2015
Evelyn Hale of Mansfield, passed away December 14, 2015, at the age of 65. She enjoyed traveling with her husband while going on cruises, visiting the casino and vacationing at the beach. Additionally, she enjoyed fishing and baking. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who cherished her family, and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her...
Vianne Kelly Peay
Dec 12, 2015
Vianne Kelly Peay of Oxford passed away December 12, 2015, at the age of 57. A devout Christian, Vianne enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading, following politics, and spending time with her children and grandson. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in English from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. In addition, Vianne was a supporter of Georgia and Newton County 4-H and...
Terry Raymond Wilson
Dec 11, 2015
Terry Wilson of Hillsboro passed away December 11, 2015, at the age of 56. Terry enjoyed painting houses, working with his hands and doing carpentry. He was a hard worker and a perfectionist. Terry loved going to the beach, and he enjoyed life and living it to the fullest. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was...
Harriette Cabe
Dec 10, 2015
Harriette Cabe of Mansfield passed away December 10, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Cabe was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, where she was very active and one of the eldest attending members. She volunteered with Abbey Hospice. Mrs. Cabe dearly loved spending time with her family, fellowship with her church and enjoyed reading. A loving and wonderful...
Isabel Moody Morton
Dec 8, 2015
Isabel Moody Morton of Conyers, passed away December 8, 2015, at the age of 93. She was born June 10, 1922, in Union Point, GA, to the late Charles Lamb and Mary Beulah Moody. A member of Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough, Mrs. Morton enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Martille T. Floyd
Dec 7, 2015
Martille T. Floyd, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away December 7, 2015, at the age of 95. Mrs. Floyd retired from Bibb Manufacturing Company after 37 years of dedicated employment. Following her retirement, she continued working eleven years at Covington Moulding. Mrs. Floyd faithfully attended Porterdale Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, and cherished the time they...
Jason Greene
Dec 5, 2015
Jason Greene of Social Circle, passed away December 5, 2015, at the age of 40. Jason enjoyed fishing and working on cars and electronics. In addition, he was a Jeff Gordon fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Greene. Survivors include his mother, Regina Maughon; step-father, Steve Maughon; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Mauricio Perez; grandmother, Barbara...
Lawrence Lee Bishop
Dec 5, 2015
Lawrence Lee Bishop, Sr., of Covington, passed away December 5, 2015, at the age of 67. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Walden) Bishop; daughter, Danna Michelle Townsend of Cumming; Lawrence Lee Bishop, Jr., of Atlanta; granddaughters, Riley Michelle Townsend, Morgan Alexandria Townsend; sister, Ruth Sisson of Charleston, SC; brother, William Charles Bishop, Sr., of Charleston, SC; as well as several...
Phyllis Marie Gravitt
Dec 2, 2015
Surrounded by her children and husband in her own home, Phyllis Marie Gravitt of Covington, GA passed away December 2, 2015. Although she fought breast, bone, and brain cancer so well the past few years, that's not what defines her. After leaving her birth state of Michigan, Phyllis moved to Georgia in the early 1970's to raise a family and...
Jaleesa Oliver
Dec 1, 2015
Jaleesa Oliver, 27, of Independence, KY, passed away December 1, 2015. She was a 2006 graduate of Simon Kenton High School, in Independence. Jaleesa played softball and basketball most of her life, and played both for Simon Kenton. She was a happy and energetic girl who loved to spend time with her children, family and friends. Anyone who knew Jaleesa,...
B.J. "Bob" Haralson
Nov 30, 2015
B.J. "Bob" Haralson of Covington, passed away November 30, 2015, at the age of 81. He enjoyed sports, especially football and Braves baseball, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Haralson was plant manager at the Conyers location of Wilshire Furniture for approximately 25 years. He enjoyed building things and working with his hands. Affectionately known as Popa, he cherished the...
Sepe Benjamin
Nov 29, 2015
Sepe Benjamin of Covington passed away November 29, 2015, at the age of 67. Mrs. Benjamin enjoyed working with her hands, crocheting and weaving. Strong in her religious beliefs, she encouraged her family in the way of the Bible. Mrs. Benjamin loved her family dearly and she will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon...
Ora Lee Lackey
Nov 29, 2015
Ora Lee Lackey of Covington, passed away November 29, 2015, at the age of 81. Mrs. Lackey retired from Piedmont Moulding Company, as floor supervisor, after 30 years of dedicated employment. She enjoyed gardening and canning, but especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Troy Lackey; granddaughter, Melissa Ann Stapp;...
Tinsley Rucker Ginn
Nov 25, 2015
Tinsley Rucker Ginn of Covington passed away November 25, 2015, at the age of 89. After Mr. Ginn lost his parents, Tinsley Rucker, Sr., and Frances Davis Ginn at a very young age, he was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, S.A. and Lois Spears Ginn. A 1943 graduate of Covington High School, he then attended Oxford College. Mr. Ginn...
Betty Jane Hunley
Nov 25, 2015
Betty Jane Hunley of Oxford passed away November 25, 2015, at the age of 82. After years of raising her family, she worked as a secretary for Mandel Kahn and Gallaway Accounting. She enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Mrs. Hunley will be dearly missed by...
Thomas Nicholas Grier
Nov 24, 2015
Thomas Nicholas Grier, age 24, of Covington, passed away November 24, 2015. Nick was a 2009 graduate of Alcovy High School and was currently employed with B&R Painting. He was a hard-working, kind-hearted man, who loved his family dearly, and especially cherished the time he spent with his fiancé and their daughter. Nick enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing video games....
Angela J. Reese
Nov 21, 2015
Angela J. Reese of Covington, passed away November 21, 2015, at the age of 54. Angie was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord, was fervent in her prayer life and passionately led her family in the ways of the Word. For 25 years, she selflessly dedicated her life caring for those who couldn't care for themselves, and most recently,...
Elizabeth Clewis
Nov 18, 2015
Elizabeth Clewis of Covington passed away on November 18, 2015, at the age of 79. Mrs. Clewis retired from Covington Molding. She had quite the sweet tooth, loved listening to Elvis Presley, enjoyed reading, cooking and watching Braves baseball. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Waide Clewis,...
Philip S. Battaglia
Nov 16, 2015
Philip S. Battaglia of Covington, passed away November 16, 2015, at the age of 60. Phil was employed by Pratt Industries as a truck driver for 30 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Braves baseball, NASCAR and football. Phil was a devoted husband and father who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death...
Larry Eugene Allums
Nov 16, 2015
Larry Eugene Allums of Hawkinsville, passed away November 16, 2015, at the age of 62. A 1971 graduate of Newton County High School, Larry attended Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church while living in Covington. He was an employee of Lithonia Lighting for 37 years. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Tillman Allums. Survivors include his mother,...
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