Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nell Mitcham Nixon
Oct 7, 2014
Nell Mitcham Nixon, of Covington, passed away October 7, 2014. Mrs. Nixon was very involved with the Salem Camp Meetings, even attending this year at 102 years of age! She was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington as well as many civic organizations. A cancer survivor herself, Mrs. Nixon volunteered her time providing transportation for others to their...
G. Orville Capps
Oct 1, 2014
G. Orville Capps of Covington, passed away October 1, 2014, at the age of 88. Mr. Capps was a member of County Line Baptist Church. He was a dedicated employee, of the City of Covington, where he worked several years prior to his retirement. Prior to his employment with the City, Mr. Capps worked for Gas, Inc. He was an...
Steve Johnson
Oct 1, 2014
Steve Johnson, of Conyers, passed away October 1, 2014, at the age of 54. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was a Minister of the Gospel and loved reading his Bible and studying the gospel. In addition to enjoying learning about the civil war, he loved playing his guitar and singing. Mr. Johnson also...
Ralph William "Bill" Hoffman
Sep 30, 2014
Ralph William "Bill" Hoffman passed away in his Covington home, September 30, 2014, at the age of 90. Mr. Hoffman was a member and former deacon of the First Baptist Church, in Covington, where he also served as past chairman of the Board, Sunday School teacher and superintendent of the Intermediate Department. He proudly served in the United States Marine...
Reuben Yearwood
Sep 30, 2014
Reuben Yearwood, age 79, of Covington, passed away September 30, 2014. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and going fishing. Mr. Yearwood loved his family dearly, and especially cherished his time spent with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Howard and Lovie (Chambers) Yearwood. Survivors include his wife, Mary Yearwood of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda...
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Maloy
Sep 27, 2014
Mildred "Mrs. Millie" Maloy, a lifelong resident of Porterdale, passed away September 27, 2014, at the age of 95. She was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church and the Porterdale Woman's Club. Mrs. Millie was known for her sharp mind and quick wit, and therefore gained the nickname, "The General". She loved her family dearly and especially cherished her role...
Vera K. Stalvey
Sep 26, 2014
Vera K. Stalvey, of Covington, passed away September 26, 2014, at the age of 94. Mrs. Stalvey lived in Rome, GA until she moved to Covington in 1975. She was a member of Covington Church of God in Covington, and a former member or East Rome Church of God, where she taught Sunday School. Mrs. Stalvey enjoyed quilting, crocheting and...
Annelle Townsend
Sep 26, 2014
Annelle Townsend, of Oxford, passed away September 26, 2014 at the age of 82. Married to Grady Townsend for 59 years, the couple honeymooned in Daytona, and visited there every year around their anniversary. Mrs. Townsend enjoyed shopping, but most of all she loved being with her family. She was a member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church in Conyers and...
Anne Davis
Sep 24, 2014
Anne Davis, age 79, of Covington, passed away September 24, 2014. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and playing bridge with her bridge club. Mrs. Davis cherished her family, loved spending time with them and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Ansley Gaddis. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Bob...
Peggy Jean Mathis
Sep 22, 2014
Peggy Jean Mathis of Covington, passed away September 22, 2014, at the age of 63. Peggy enjoyed drawing, puzzle books and watching soap operas. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her father, John...
Mildred Parish Walden
Sep 20, 2014
Mildred Parish Walden, age 87, of Covington, passed away September 20, 2014. Mrs. Walden was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, W.H. (Bill) Walden. In addition to being an avid sports fan, she enjoyed cooking, especially chocolate cakes. Mrs. Walden will be remembered as a good Christian woman, who devoted her life to her husband, children, and...
Tina Hudgins
Sep 20, 2014
Tina Hudgins, of Porterdale, passed away September 20, 2014, at the age of 52. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Charles C. Wise; brothers, Kenny Wise and Gregory Alan Hudgins. She loved her family, all animals, and had a very tender heart for her cats. She enjoyed her job, and never met a stranger. Tina was a very...
Eva Callaway
Sep 18, 2014
Eva Callaway, age 82, passed away September 18, 2014 at her home in Covington. Mrs. Callaway was very creative and used that talent painting, doing needlepoint, sewing and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed singing and gardening. Mrs. Callaway loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was married to the love of her life for 47...
Frank Richardson
Sep 15, 2014
Frank Richardson of Covington, passed away September 15, 2014, at the age of 73. Mr. Richardson proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. During his service, he worked for the United States Postal Service, for 33 years, before his retirement in 1996. He was a faithful member at Porterdale Baptist Church, where he actively served as Deacon,...
Robert L. Jordan
Sep 14, 2014
Robert L. Jordan, age 81, of Covington, passed away September 14, 2014. He loved fishing and was a western buff who enjoyed watching western films and attending western festivals. Mr. Jordan will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Jordan, and brother, Watson Jordan. Survivors include his wife, Joyce...
Penelope Cagle (Penny) Rutledge
Sep 13, 2014
Penelope (Penny) Cagle Rutledge, age 63, of Porterdale, passed away September 13, 2014, following an extensive illness. She attended Porterdale Baptist Church, and enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking and listening to music. She especially enjoyed listening to her grandson, Dylan, play the piano, and also spending time with her other grandson, Eli. Ms. Rutledge devoted her life to caring for her...
Hattie Sue Meeks
Sep 13, 2014
Hattie Sue Meeks of Porterdale, passed away September 13, 2014, at the age of 65. Hattie Sue was a caring person, who was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved her family dearly, and cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Sue Meeks; granddaughter, Teshia Barrington; and...
Betty Patterson
Sep 11, 2014
Betty Patterson of Porterdale, passed away September 11, 2014, at the age of 76. She enjoyed finding yard sales and flea markets, going to the casinos and traveling to the beach. Mrs. Patterson had an outgoing, caring personality, and she was always wanting to help anyone in need. She loved her family dearly and cherished her time with them. She...
Mary Leasure
Sep 10, 2014
Mary A. Leasure, formerly of 933 Rosedale Avenue, Kingston, TN, age 84, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Lucky" Leasure, in 1997. She moved to Atlanta in 2003 to join her children, daughter, Barbara Leasure, and son-in-law, Dr. Michael Henry; son, Steven Leasure, and daughter-in-law, Holly, and their son, Adam;...
Catherine Crenshaw Berry
Sep 10, 2014
Catherine Crenshaw Berry, also affectionately known as "Nanny", passed away September 10, 2014, at the age of 100. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, spending time outdoors and canning vegetables. She owned Berry's Boat Dock, and for more than 72 years, people came expecting to see her sitting on the front porch swing! She never met a stranger. Nanny loved animals, but...
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