Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Gregg Moss
Dec 26, 2014
Gregg Moss of Covington, age 57, died December 26, 2014. He enjoyed traveling to the beach and going to the lake to water ski. Gregg was always willing to help others and never expected anything in return. He loved his family dearly, cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Jean Thomas
Dec 25, 2014
Jean Thomas of Social Circle, passed away December 25, 2014, at the age of 70. She was a faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church and cherished her church family dearly. She enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family. Jean was a compassionate woman, who always wanted to do for others without expecting anything in return. She was preceded...
Sharon Maddox
Dec 24, 2014
Sharon Maddox of Porterdale, passed away December 24, 2014, at the age of 66. Ms. Maddox was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, a Sunday School Class Treasurer and loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Joann Knight, Faye Aiken, Vivian Maddox; brother, JC Maddox; and grandson, Gary Daniel Cronan....
Carolyn Evans Anderson
Dec 24, 2014
Carolyn Evans Anderson of Covington, GA, passed away in her home December 24, 2014. She was born September 17, 1930, in Sweetwater, TN, to the late Ottis and Addifine Evans. She was an active member of her church, St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild for many years, and dedicated her time in creating the...
Clinton Hallas
Dec 24, 2014
Clinton Hallas of Covington passed away December 24, 2014, at the age of 79. Mr. Hallas was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served with the 7th fleet on the USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He was an active member and deacon of East Newton Baptist Church. He earned his pilot's license, circa 1972, and enjoyed...
Raymond J. Cook
Dec 21, 2014
Raymond J. Cook of Covington, passed away December 21, 2014, at the age of 90. Mr. Cook proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed woodworking, and as a result he owned his own construction business and built many homes in the Newton County area. Additionally, he liked spending time outdoors camping and fishing. Mr. Cook was...
Annette Williams
Dec 21, 2014
Annette Williams, age 68, of Covington, passed away December 21, 2014. Mrs. Williams was born in Columbia, Alabama, to the late George and Mary Elizabeth (Railey) Rolison. She enjoyed working in the garden, cooking for her family and traveling to the beach and the mountains. Mrs. Williams had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone in...
Keith Studdard
Dec 21, 2014
Keith Studdard, of Covington, passed away December 21, 2014, at the age of 58. He was employed by Rockdale County Sheriffs Office as a deputy sheriff for several years until retiring on disability. Mr. Studdard was a member of High Point Baptist Church, Covington Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6, and held dual membership in the Madison and Loganville Chapters of...
Helen M. Mccullough
Dec 20, 2014
Helen M. McCullough, of Conyers, passed away December 20, 2014, at the age of 92. Mrs. McCullough was a long-time member of Zion Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Love Partners Sunday School Class. She retired from Lithonia Lighting after 29 years of service, and had previously worked at Porterdale Mill. Mrs. McCullough loved vegetable and flower...
David Alston Johnson
Dec 20, 2014
David Alston Johnson, of Conyers, passed away December 20, 2014, at the age of 66. Mr. Johnson farmed with his father until he enlisted in the US Army in 1966, completing three tours of duty in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, especially saltwater, and deer hunting, and loved his dog, Peanut Butter. Mr. Johnson worked a total of 40 years as...
James "Jimmy" Vassak,
Dec 13, 2014
James "Jimmy" Robert Vassak, Jr., of Monroe, passed away December 13, 2014, at the age of 53. Jimmy was a kindhearted person, who was always willing to help others, yet expected nothing in return. He enjoyed watching westerns, playing pool and tinkering in his garage. Jimmy loved life, adored his family and cherished the time he spent with his granddaughters....
Nellie Jo Nash
Dec 11, 2014
Nellie Jo Nash of Covington, GA, passed away December 11, 2014, at the age of 71. Mrs. Nash loved her family and was a good wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In her spare time, she loved listening to music, especially Elvis, going on cruises, camping, crafts, cooking and spending time with her family during the holidays and Christmas. Mrs. Nash...
Sandra Budd
Dec 11, 2014
Sandra Budd of Covington, passed away December 11, 2014, at the age of 69. Sandra enjoyed cooking for her family, creating porcelain dolls, doing crafts and traveling - especially cruises and deep sea fishing trips. She loved her pets, cherished her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and adored her. She was preceded in death...
Rita Unger
Dec 10, 2014
Rita Unger of Covington, passed away December 10, 2014, at the age of 82. She and her loving husband, Eric, were adventurous German immigrants who migrated to the United States to raise a family. The family lived for a short time in Ohio and Kentucky before settling in the Covington, Georgia area. She worked at Hercules in Covington for 25...
Danny Carson
Dec 8, 2014
Danny Carson of Conyers, passed away December 8, 2014, at the age of 69. Mr. Carson served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and worked for Allied Systems for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling, loved spending time with his family and made an effort to repair relationships previously broken. Mr. Carson was preceded in death by his...
Philmore G. Mclean
Dec 7, 2014
Philmore G. McLean of Covington, also affectionately known as "King Philly", passed away December 7, 2014, at the age of 67. He cherished his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed working with his hands and was a jack of all trades. He was very knowledgeable in most subjects and enjoyed light-hearted conversation. King Philly was very charismatic,...
James G. Walton
Dec 7, 2014
James G. Walton, age 82, of Snellville, died December 7, 2014. Mr. Walton proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and retired from the Veterans Administration after 34 years of dedicated service. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Walton was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Gail Haralson...
Martha King Moody
Dec 5, 2014
Martha King Moody, 88, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014, in Nixa, MO. She was born in Covington and lived here much of her life. She was married for 61 years to Frank Moody, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2007. Mrs. Moody was a pastor's wife, and at various times, she had jobs as a secretary and...
Judy Breedlove
Dec 5, 2014
Judy Breedlove of Newborn, passed away December 5, 2014, at the age of 70. Ms. Breedlove enjoyed working in her flower garden, admiring her hummingbirds, crocheting and crafting jewelry. She loved spending time on the lake and traveling, as well. She cherished her grandchildren, spoiled them often and enjoyed spending time around the fire pit with her family. Ms. Breedlove...
Patricia Hawkins
Dec 5, 2014
Patricia Hawkins, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Jackson, GA, passed away December 5, 2014, at the age of 72. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed working in the church and was a faithful pastor's wife at Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Jackson. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, cooking, collecting recipes, and traveling. In addition, she enjoyed catering wedding receptions. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in...
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