Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Betty Jenkins Lamb
May 17, 2015
Betty Jenkins Lamb, age 82, of Mirimar Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Abbey Hospice, in Social Circle, GA. Daughter of the late Ed and Marie Dire, she was raised in Conyers, GA, and had a successful 30-year career in real estate while earning multiple sales awards throughout her career. Betty was known as the "fiery red-head...
Eugene T. Stephens
May 15, 2015
Eugene T. Stephens of Jackson, passed away May 15, 2015, at the age of 78. Mr. Stephens retired after 30 years of service from Southern Bell in 1991. Following his retirement, he owned and operated Stephens Auto Service for 8 years, then drove a truck for Harland Stone for 2 years. He loved his family, friends and puppies dearly. He...
Judy E. Mitchell
May 11, 2015
Judy E. Mitchell, of Monticello, passed away May 11, 2015, at the age of 70. Mrs. Mitchell taught Sunday School, where she loved reading Bible stories to children with special needs. She enjoyed camping, spending the winter months in Florida, and working in her flower garden. Mrs. Mitchell cherished her family and enjoyed every minute she spent with them. She...
Dina Farr Sanders
May 7, 2015
Dina Farr Sanders of Monroe, passed away May 7, 2015, at the age of 50. Dina was a strong, hardworking mother, who raised her three boys by herself. She had a positive attitude and tried to always set a good example for her family. Dina enjoyed being in the kitchen and was an excellent cook. She was loved by many...
Thomas H. Maloy
May 5, 2015
SFC Thomas H. Maloy of Walnut Grove, passed away May 5, 2015, at the age of 68. He was a 1965 graduate of Loganville High School. Shortly after graduation, SFC Maloy was drafted into the U.S. Army, and continued his service to his country until his retirement, in 1994, after 27 years of service. During his military career, he served...
Liz Evans
Apr 28, 2015
Liz Evans, of Covington, passed away April 28, 2015, at the age of 72. Mrs. Evans was a resident of Newton County for 55 years where she was a cheerleading coach for the Recreation Department for 15 years. A member of The Baptist Tabernacle, Mrs. Evans loved growing flowers and canning and freezing the vegetables her husband Ernest grew. She...
Marsha Ann Britt
Apr 22, 2015
Marsha Ann Britt, of Mansfield, passed away April 22, 2015, at the age of 72. Marsha loved the Lord, was very involved at St. Andrews, and previously attended Solid Rock Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, she was a very kind, strong willed lady, and would help anyone in need. Marsha was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed watching...
Bennie Hardy
Apr 19, 2015
Ms. Bennie W. Hardy of Covington passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the age 74. Ms. Bennie Hardy was a member of Calvary Baptist. She loved her family dearly and was very proud of them. Ms. Bennie enjoyed visiting with family and friends, doing needle work, reading and loved watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves. She was preceded in...
Hazel Haggard Cordell
Apr 19, 2015
Hazel Haggard Cordell, of Covington, passed away April 19, 2015, at the age of 89. Born to Charles and Willie Mae (Parks) Haggard, Hazel attended school in Porterdale. She lived next door to the school and could run home at recess time to get fresh baked sweet potatoes, one for the teacher and one for herself. This was a happy...
Mary Knight
Apr 18, 2015
Mary Knight of Covington passed away April 18, 2015, at the age of 84. Mary was very charismatic and outgoing, she enjoyed going out with friends. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she loved cooking and spending time with her family, which was her greatest joy in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bryant and...
Billy Howard Bell
Apr 16, 2015
Billy Howard Bell of Decatur, passed away April 16, 2015, at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. Mr. Bell retired from General Motors after more than 25 years of dedicated service. He loved playing golf and was an avid fan of the University of...
Betty Laverne Milwood
Apr 15, 2015
Betty Laverne Millwood of Conyers, passed away April 15, 2015, at the age of 68. Betty was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Mamie's Kitchen, in Conyers, and volunteered to help during their busy times. Betty liked playing bingo at American Legion and the VFW, she never met a stranger and loved all...
Gail Sorrows Woodruff
Apr 14, 2015
Gail Sorrows Woodruff, of Conyers, passed away April 14, 2015, at the age of 59. Mrs. Woodruff was employed by Stanley Proto for 19 years and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. Mrs. Woodruff enjoyed family activities, whether it was traveling or outside by the pool in the sunshine. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,...
Elton Neil Wright
Apr 14, 2015
Elton Neil Wright, Sr., 85, of Social Circle, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Elton was born on February 13, 1930, to the late Charlie and Susie Wright. He and his four siblings grew up in Butler, GA (Taylor County). He graduated from Butler High School in 1947, and then went on to...
Randall "Randy" Navarre
Apr 13, 2015
Randall "Randy" Navarre, of Ville Platte, LA, passed away April 13, 2015, at the age of 58. He enjoyed reading and sports, and was a long-time employee of Old Dominion Freight Lines. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lee Navarre, and his mother, Jean Navarre Jackson. Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell Navarre of Wetumpka, AL,...
Nina Wicks Aiken
Apr 13, 2015
Nina Wicks Aiken, of Stone Mountain, passed away April 13, 2015, at the age of 74. Prior to working for Aiken Printing, a family-owned business, she worked for the Covington News writing obituaries and articles for the social columns. Mrs. Aiken then obtained her real estate license, working as an agent for Buckhead Brokers and Coldwell Banker. Mrs. Aiken loved...
Delfida Amanda Godoy De Aguirre
Apr 11, 2015
Delfida Amanda Godoy de Aguirre de Covington, fallecio 11, de Abril del 2015, a la edad de 72. Una estrella se ha apagado aqui en la tierra pero esta iluminandonos desde el cielo, con el amor que siempre nos dio. Con ese mismo amor la estamos despidiendo este dia. Ella amaba la naturaleza, las flores. La admiramos por su valentia...
Jack Norwood
Apr 9, 2015
Jack Norwood of Covington passed away April 9, 2015, at the age of 77. He graduated from Newton County High School in 1957. Mr. Norwood was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Co. and later retired from both Hercules Inc. and Weyerhaeuser. He was known for his tenor voice within Porterdale Baptist Church and was a member of the Li'l Bit Country...
Elsie Jo Holder
Apr 6, 2015
Elsie Jo Holder, of Conyers, passed away April 6, 2015, at the age of 95. Her family was her priority, and she cherished spending time with them. Mrs. Holder enjoyed yard sales, shopping, and working in her home and yard. As long as she was able, she enjoyed attending the First Baptist Church in Covington. She was preceded in death...
John Howard Johnson
Apr 5, 2015
John Howard Johnson, of Covington, passed away April 5, 2015, at the age of 73. After working for the State of Georgia as an accountant, Mr. Johnson started his own business providing tax preparation and financial services across Metropolitan Atlanta for 17 years until his retirement. He was a private pilot and enjoyed fishing, playing golf and watching NASCAR. An...
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