Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Walker Doyle Smith
May 25, 2015
Walker Doyle Smith of Covington, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at the age of 88. He joined the United States Navy, at just 16 years old, and served on the USS Thompson which was among the first ships to invade Normandy. Mr. Smith was a former resident of Heard County, where he enjoyed participating in local Senior activities and...
Wanda Reagin Bruce
May 19, 2015
Wanda Reagin Bruce of Covington, passed away May 19, 2015, at the age of 57. Wanda was a hardworking, dedicated and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was employed by Bellsouth for 18 years, and the Rockdale County Tax Office for 7 years. Wanda was always happiest when she was taking care of someone or decorating her home...
Mary Frances Beam Neu
May 19, 2015
Mary Frances Beam Neu of Oxford, passed away May 19, 2015, at the age of 68. Mrs. Neu was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church, in Oxford. She was loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was devoted to her family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Neu was preceded in death...
John E. Garner
May 19, 2015
John E. Garner, of Covington, passed away May 19, 2015, at the age of 80. He retired from the United States Army as a Chief Warrant Officer after 20+ years of honorable service to his country. In 1962 he became a Mason and was a member of Hiram Lodge No. 819 Ludwigsburg, Germany A.F. & A.M. Mr. Garner was a...
Samuel Franklin Duke
May 19, 2015
Samuel Franklin Duke, of Covington, passed away May 19, 2015, at the age of 78. Mr. Duke loved watching birds, building birdhouses, traveling and fishing. A member of Voice of Pentecost, he cherished his family and enjoyed being able to provide and care for them. Mr. Duke was preceded in death by his son, Donald Keith Johnson; parents, Charles Wesley...
Marion C. Cashwell
May 18, 2015
Marion C. Cashwell, of Buckhead, passed away May 18, 2015, at the age of 92. Mr. Cashwell proudly served his country during WW II. He traveled around the world with Jackie, his beloved wife of 72 years. Mr. Cashwell was a hard-working man who loved the Lord. He cherished his family and enjoyed farm life, especially working with his cows....
Sara Bone
May 17, 2015
Sara Bone, of Covington, passed away May 17, 2015, at the age of 75. A member of Prospect United Methodist Church, Mrs. Bone enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and completing crossword puzzles. In addition, she enjoyed caring for animals, especially dogs and cats. She loved babies, whether they were her family members or not. Mrs. Bone was preceded in death by...
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,...
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