OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Laura  June Martin

Laura June Martin

Sep 15, 2015

Laura June Martin of Conyers, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 75. She enjoyed watching old movies, sewing and crocheting, collecting dolls and listening to Elvis. She cherished the time she spent with her family and loved cooking. Mrs. Martin was an independent, hard-working woman, and will be remembered, by all, for her kind and generous spirit!...

Ada  M. Shelnutt

Ada M. Shelnutt

Sep 15, 2015

Ada M. Shelnutt, of Covington, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 94. She was a member of Central Church of Christ, in Covington, and a 40-year member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Shelnutt's favorite pastime was quilting. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Turner, and 12 siblings. Survivors include her...

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Sep 12, 2015

Bonnie Smith, of Mansfield, passed away September 12, 2015, at the age of 70. A member of Mansfield United Methodist Church, she was a very giving lady who loved helping others. Ms. Smith was an avid Georgia Tech fan. She enjoyed working in her yard, junkin', visiting flea markets and going to yard sales. Ms. Smith will be remembered as...

Adrian Wilcox

Adrian Wilcox

Sep 10, 2015

Adrian Wilcox of Covington, passed away September 10, 2015, at the age of 23. Adrian was an adventurous, hardworking, and well respected young man. A Star Wars enthusiast, he enjoyed watching movies and working with computers. In addition, he loved riding his motorcycle, being outdoors and traveling. Adrian could best be described by the song "My Way". He cherished the...

Ngoc Tran

Ngoc Tran

Sep 10, 2015

Ngoc Tran of Vietnam, passed away September 10, 2015, at the age of 67. A humanitarian at heart, he did a lot of good works for his hometown. He was a loving husband, brother and uncle, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, The Van Tran and Phat Thi...

Carlik  D. Mcclatchie

Carlik D. Mcclatchie

Sep 9, 2015

On March 11, 1993, the world was blessed with a prince named Carlik D. McClatchie. He was the son of Majorie McClatchie and Carl Bennett. He attended PS 243, MS 354 and ACORN High School, where he was on the JV team because he loved basketball. He received many trophies and was awarded MVP (most valuable player), and he was...

Lorene Hiott

Lorene Hiott

Sep 8, 2015

Lorene Hiott of Mansfield, passed away September 8, 2015, at the age of 89. Mrs. Hiott was a member of Confederate Avenue Baptist Church, from 1946 - 2008, where she taught Sunday School, and worked with the Girls' Auxiliary group and the Women's Missionary Union. In 2008, she joined Mansfield Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death....

Helen Elizabeth Martin Cox

Helen Elizabeth Martin Cox

Sep 7, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Martin Cox of Monticello, formerly of East Point, passed away September 7, 2015, at the age of 87. Mrs. Cox retired from the Georgia Department of Labor after 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Watson and Flonnie Mae Martin; sister, Carolyn Denney; and brother, Thomas Earl Martin. Survivors include her husband...

Edna Knapp

Edna Knapp

Sep 6, 2015

Edna Knapp, of Newborn, passed away September 6, 2015, at the age of 88. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing bingo and her Atlanta Braves. However, her favorite thing was being at the ballfield watching her great-grandkids "play ball." Edna was a very special lady who was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Knapp; and...

Tim Bice

Tim Bice

Sep 3, 2015

Timothy James Bice (Tim), of Covington, passed away September 3, 2015 at the age of 68, due to complications of Alzheimer's. He was born in Dallas, TX and moved to Atlanta, where he attended Cross Keys High School. Tim was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he played football for his beloved Carolina Gamecocks. He was an...

Doris Head

Doris Head

Sep 2, 2015

Doris Head of Covington, formerly of Porterdale, passed away September 2, 2015, at the age of 85. Mrs. Head was a long-time member of Porterdale Baptist Church, where she devoted much of her time to various church activities. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Head; and...

Juanita Hardenbrook

Juanita Hardenbrook

Aug 31, 2015

Juanita Hardenbrook of Covington, passed away August 31, 2015, at the age of 81. Several months each year, she and her husband, Paul, resided in southern Florida where they enjoyed fishing at Lake Okeechobee. "The Sweet Little Lady", as she was affectionately known to so many, will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived...

Carlton Eugene "Gene" Durden,

Carlton Eugene "Gene" Durden,

Aug 28, 2015

Carlton Eugene "Gene" Durden, Jr., of Covington, passed away August 28, 2015, at the age of 61. Gene was a loyal employee of Pactiv for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Most of all, Gene cherished the time spent with family and being with his grandchildren was his greatest blessing. He was preceded in death by his...

Devin Key

Devin Key

Aug 23, 2015

Devin D. Key, 47, of Stockbridge, Georgia, beheld his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, when he passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. A hard-working man with steadfast character, Devin will be greatly missed. Devin had an unquenchable desire to tell others about his Lord. He was an avid outdoorsman, uncompromising sportsman, and master storyteller, but he was most passionate...

Harold  A. Wiggins,

Harold A. Wiggins,

Aug 22, 2015

Harold A. Wiggins, Jr., of Lexington, SC, passed away August 22, 2015, at the age of 68. Harold graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1971 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer for Eastman-Kodak for 18 years. He started his professional landscaping business, Twin Rivers Lawncare and Landscaping, while still in college and kept...

Virgil Lee "Bud" Long,

Virgil Lee "Bud" Long,

Aug 20, 2015

Virgil Lee "Bud" Long, Sr., of Porterdale, passed away August 20, 2015, at the age of 87. Mr. Long was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and gardening. He loved his time working in his workshop. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann (Dunevent) Long; daughter, Glenda...

Kerry Payne

Kerry Payne

Aug 19, 2015

Kerry Payne, of Monticello, passed away August 19, 2015, at the age 49. Kerry always full of life, cherished the time spent with family and friends. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially going fishing. Kerry will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Curtis, Sr., and Willie Dean Payne....

Marie  Brown Caldwell

Marie Brown Caldwell

Aug 19, 2015

Marie Brown Caldwell, of Covington, passed away August 19, 2015, at the age of 76. Mrs. Caldwell, more affectionately known as "Nana", was a faithful caregiver for many years. She enjoyed camping, riding horses, traveling and going for long rides in the country. Nana loved her family dearly and treasured the time spent with them. She will be greatly missed...

Melanie  Susan Coleman

Melanie Susan Coleman

Aug 18, 2015

Melanie Susan Coleman of Oxford, went home to be with our Lord on August 18, 2015. She was born September 17, 1957, to Richard Lee and Marian (Fouts) Coleman. At three and a half years of age, Susan contracted measles, which resulted in encephalitis, leaving her with profound brain damage. Throughout her 57 years, she brought abundant joy to her...

Chris Biggers

Chris Biggers

Aug 16, 2015

Chris Biggers, of Covington, passed away August 16, 2015, at the age of 46. Chris was a kind person who loved people and was especially fond of animals. In addition, he enjoyed painting and flower gardening. Chris will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Sylvia Cartledge; and...

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