Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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...
Frances Ivey
Aug 13, 2015
Frances Ivey, of Social Circle, passed away August 13, 2015, at the age of 86. Mrs. Ivey was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church of Covington. She relished in a competitive game of bridge with the ladies from the Woman's Club. Mrs. Ivey loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them, this included her beloved cat, "Boots"....
Bibb Henderson
Aug 12, 2015
Born January 7, 1927 in Covington County, Alabama to William Washington and Daisy Bell Henderson. He was the seventh of eight children. He was born into a family unique in its love for each other. Survival on a forty acre farm, for a family of ten, during the depths of the depression, forged bonds between siblings that were unique and...
Mattie Lou Shepherd
Aug 11, 2015
Mattie Lou Shepherd of Covington, passed away August 11, 2015, at the age of 85. Mrs. Shepherd was an active member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. Her favorite pastimes included reading, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in...
Rollene Blackstock
Aug 9, 2015
Rollene Blackstock, of Newborn, passed away August 9, 2015, at the age of 69. Retired from BellSouth, Mrs. Blackstock loved helping people and would treat them like they were her children. Everybody called her Mama! She enjoyed traveling to the beach. Mrs. Blackstock loved her grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death...
Ronald Collins
Aug 3, 2015
Ronald Collins, of Mansfield, passed away August 3, 2015, at the age of 73. Ronald retired from the Department of Transportation after 34 years of service, where he worked as a Materials and Research Engineer. In 1996 he founded Pavement Technology, where he served as president, developing innovative asphalt testing equipment. In addition, he was on the Board of Directors...
Jimmy Glenn Sanders
Aug 2, 2015
Jimmy Glenn Sanders, of Covington, passed away August 2, 2015, at the age of 75. Mr. Sanders enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but he especially cherished the time he spent hunting with his son. He attended Eastridge Community Church where he was a member of the Joyful Noise Group. Mr. Sanders will be remembered as a hard-working...
Nicia Lynn Martin
Aug 1, 2015
Nicia Lynn Martin of Covington, passed away August 1, 2015, at the age of 50. Nicia proudly served her country for eight years in the US Navy. She obtained her associate degree from Oxford College of Emory University and completed her nursing degree at DeKalb Technical College. She then worked five years at DeKalb Medical Center in the Emergency Room....
Anthony "Catfish" Johnson
Aug 1, 2015
Anthony "Catfish" Johnson of Covington, passed away August 1, 2015, at the age of 61. Anthony, better known as "Catfish", worked for the City of Covington for 31 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, which included walking and fishing. Catfish had a love for good food and was always happy at the table. He will truly be missed by all who...
William "Bill" Sims
Jul 31, 2015
William "Bill" Sims of Oxford, passed away July 31, 2015, at the age of 74. Bill retired from US Airways, formerly Piedmont Airlines, and was also very admired and loved at Napa Auto Parts, in Covington. He was a devoted Southern Baptist Christian and member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. An ordained minister, he dedicated his life to serving The...
Mary Elizabeth Ward
Jul 22, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Ward of Covington, passed away July 22, 2015, at the age of 90. Born in Wood County, Ohio, December 15, 1924, to the late Earl and Mary Leatherman, she was the 7th of 15 children. In 1946, Mrs. Ward graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, then furthered her education at Midwifery Course in Hayden,...
Howard Leeb
Jul 18, 2015
Howard Leeb was born in 1930 in Illinois, but he grew up mainly in Los Angeles. He once commented that he remembered when the San Fernando Valley was full of orange groves instead of Orange Juliuses. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and later went on to graduate from Wayne State University in Michigan, where he met...
Sara Elizabeth King
Jul 18, 2015
Sara Elizabeth King of Covington, passed away July 18, 2015, at the age of 82. She was a quick witted, one-of-a-kind, generous lady. Mrs. King dearly loved spending time with her close-knit family. In addition, she enjoyed her beautiful flowers, doing yardwork and watching all sports. Mrs. King was a long-time member of Stewart Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Edna Lorena Scarbrough
Jul 17, 2015
Edna Lorena Scarbrough of Covington, GA, passed away July 17, 2015, at the age of 78. She was born January 7, 1937, in Asheville, NC, to the late Luther Bostian and Mary Lorena Snider. She grew up in Atlanta, where she met her life partner, Charles. In 1972, she and Charles moved to New Orleans, LA, where they raised their...
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