Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
T.W. Dean
Jan 21, 2015
T.W. Dean of Newborn, passed away January 21, 2015, at the age of 86. Mr. Dean was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, in Newborn. Additionally, he was a member of the Newton Hay Riders, where he was able to express his love for square dancing, and the Singing Saints of the First Baptist Church of Conyers. Mr. Dean was...
Deborah Evans (Cissy) Foster
Jan 18, 2015
Deborah (Cissy) Evans Foster, of Covington, passed away January 18, 2015, at the age of 46. Cissy was a little league football team cheerleader and while in high school, she managed the Newton County High School baseball team in 1986 and 1987. She was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle and taught first and second grade at Tabernacle Christian School,...
Marie Dodson
Jan 17, 2015
Marie Dodson of Covington, age 87, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2015, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dodson was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved unconditionally, and she was loved and admired by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She enjoyed children and was always happiest when she was with her family especially...
Alice Laverne Tumlin
Jan 17, 2015
Alice Laverne Tumlin of Covington, passed away January 17, 2015, at the age of 71. Mrs. Tumlin was an exceptional cook and well-known for her homemade biscuits. She had a green thumb and enjoyed flower gardening. She took pride in her appearance and made sure her hair was always fixed to a tee. Mrs. Tumlin loved being a mother to...
Pearl Word
Jan 15, 2015
Pearl Word of Porterdale, passed away January 15, 2015, at the age of 89. She loved spending time with her family and cooking for them. Additionally, Mrs. Word enjoyed gardening and shopping. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Johnny Word; daughters, Judy Mayberry and Jean Pitts; her son, Mike Ogles; and her parents, Amos and Mary (Kelley) McDaniel....
Henry G. Carter
Jan 11, 2015
Henry G. Carter, of Blairsville, passed away January 11, 2015, at the age 78. Mr. Carter was a graduate of Georgia Academy for the Blind. He worked in the concessions business for 40 years. Mr. Carter enjoyed woodworking, as well as listening to gospel and country music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Gladys Carter; sisters,...
Steve Temples
Jan 7, 2015
Steve Temples of Covington, passed away January 7, 2015, at the age of 67. Steve worked in the construction industry his entire life and was very passionate about his work. He and his wife, Linda, enjoyed traveling, and made lots of memorable snow skiing trips. Additionally, he enjoyed showing Western Pleasure horses and riding his Harley. Steve cherished his family...
Terry Armistead
Jan 7, 2015
Terry Armistead, of Covington, passed away January 7, 2015, at the age of 62. A hard worker, Terry worked at Mobil Chemical for 20 years and was a tow truck driver with B & H Wrecker Service. Loving husband, Daddy, and Poppie, he adored spending time with his family. Terry never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by...
Gladys Ellis
Jan 4, 2015
Gladys Ellis of Oxford, passed away January 4, 2015, at the age of 82. Mrs. Ellis enjoyed crocheting, listening to gospel music, cooking and watching wrestling and older game shows. She adored her family, enjoyed taking care of them and especially cherished the time she spent with her great-grandchildren, Devon and Ryan. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jeffery Keith Broxton
Jan 4, 2015
Jeffery Keith Broxton, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 4, 2015, at the age of 56. Jeff was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Eatonton, until his sickness prohibited from attending. He supported all church activities, but missions were closest to his heart. Once diagnosed with ALS, Jeff's main focus was leading as many people to Christ, as...
Robert M. Herndon, 1Sg,
Jan 3, 2015
Robert M. Herndon, 1SG, Retired, passed away January 3, 2015, at the age of 88. 1SG Herndon was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Covington for 25 years. After being drafted into the US Army, he proudly served his country for 22 years, serving in Big Red One, 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) Divison, and 11th Airborne Division. He...
Roy Howard Mitchell
Jan 3, 2015
Roy Howard Mitchell, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 3, 2015, his 87th birthday. Mr. Mitchell loved music, especially bluegrass, gospel and country. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing in church, as well as fishing and gardening. Mr. Mitchell attended Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy M. Mitchell Survivors include his children...
Richard P. "Ricky" Heath
Jan 2, 2015
Richard P. "Ricky" Heath, of Covington, passed away January 2, 2015, at the age of 52. Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming and woodworking. In addition, he loved carpentry and building things. Ricky was fun loving and well-liked. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Alice Heath; and brother, Kemp Heath. Survivors include his sister, Wanda Allen of...
Ann Capolino Brewer
Jan 2, 2015
Ann Brewer, of Covington, passed away January 2, 2015, at the age of 85. She was born August 20, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She spent her entire life serving others, and was especially known for her work on behalf of those suffering from cystic fibrosis. Additionally, she was involved with her local community through the Newton Medical Center hospital auxiliary,...
Della Astin Kitchens
Jan 2, 2015
Della Astin Kitchens, 93, of Porterdale, passed away peacefully January 2, 2015. Della was an active member of Porterdale Baptist Church prior to her declining health. She retired from Bibb Manufacturing after 35 years of service and was member and past president of Porterdale Woman's Club. In her later years she enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. She lived a...
Virgil Young Cook Eady,
Jan 2, 2015
Virgil Young Cook Eady, Jr. passed away at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 2, 2015. He was born at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, on December 8, 1935. Mr. Eady was a fifth generation resident of Oxford, Georgia, and a fourth generation graduate of Emory University. As a youth, he was a member of the Boy Scouts of...
Jean Babington Remley
Dec 31, 2014
Jean Babington Remley, 98, passed away peacefully at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle December 31, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Born November 22, 1916 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Remley was a resident of Covington since 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph M. Remley (Joe). Survivors include one daughter Jeannette R. Harris and...
Vennie Bell Daniel
Dec 29, 2014
Vennie Bell Daniel of Covington, passed away December 29, 2014, at the age of 87. Mrs. Daniel enjoyed visiting yard sales, and in addition to working in her own garden, she liked admiring others' flowers, as well. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Daniel. Survivors include her sons, JR Daniel, Calvin Daniel; grandchildren, Shane Daniel, Tina Daniel,...
Bill M. Bailey
Dec 29, 2014
Bill M. Bailey of Monticello, passed away December 29, 2014, at the age of 84. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and served one year in Korea before being honorably discharged. Mr. Bailey was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, and former member of Gaithers United...
Jean Camp Boyer
Dec 26, 2014
Jean Camp Boyer of Conyers, passed away December 26, 2014, at the age of 83. Mrs. Boyer was raised in Haleyville, Alabama, to the late John and Floy (McCrellis) Camp. She retired from Bellsouth after 32 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Boyer was a very talented cook, and enjoyed traveling and entertaining her family and friends. She was a loving...
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