Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Michael Owen Compton
Jan 31, 2015
Baby Boy Michael Owen Compton, of Mansfield, passed away January 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, David and Jessica; brother, Anthony; grandparents, Freddy and Doris Owens of Rutledge, Tony and Linda Compton of Covington; great-grandparents, Lee and Evelyn Plott of Covington, Sarah Davis of Oxford and Elizabeth Benfield of Toccoa. Funeral Services for Baby Michael will be...
Annie Edwards
Jan 30, 2015
Annie Edwards, of Conyers, passed away January 30, 2015, at the age of 88. Mrs. Edwards was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Youth. Mrs. Edwards was dearly loved by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edwards, Sr., and her parents,...
Bobby Joe Dial
Jan 29, 2015
Bobby Joe Dial, age 63, of Covington, passed away January 29, 2015. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Joe and Hazel (Hall) Dial. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Debra Ball Dial; daughters and sons-in-law, Jodi and David Garner, Julie and...
Charles Brown
Jan 24, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Brown of Covington, passed away January 24, 2015, at the age of 81. Charles was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. He committed himself to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Charlie never met a stranger and loved lending a helping hand. He loved the color red and enjoyed wearing it every day. He...
Ethel Jolley
Jan 23, 2015
Ethel Jolley, 96, of Covington, passed away January 23, 2015. She was born October 17, 1918, in Roscoe, PA, to the late John and Elizabeth Furlong. Ethel met and married Alton Jolley while they both were serving in the Navy at the Naval Air Station, in Chamblee. Together they moved to Newton County, in 1951, where they began their career...
Matthew Larsen
Jan 22, 2015
Matthew Larsen of Covington, Ga, passed away January 22, 2015, at the age of 45. Matt enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing and being outside. He was very interested in the history of our military and watching military related TV shows. Matt had a passion for playing his guitar and listening to music. He adored spending time with his family and...
Peggy M. Davis
Jan 22, 2015
Peggy M. Davis of Covington, passed away January 22, 2015, at the age of 84. A woman of strong Christian faith, Mrs. Davis was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Covington, where she faithfully attended the Murphy's Gang Sunday School class. She was a loving and devoted wife, always very supportive of her husband's ministry wherever he...
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...
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