Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Rita Ward White
Aug 25, 2014
Mrs. Rita Ward White, age 90, of Oxford, passed away Monday, August 25, at her home. Mrs. White was born October 18, 1923, in Statesboro, Georgia, and was the eldest daughter of Robert Lee and Florence Hendrix Ward. She grew up in a farming family in Bulloch County, Georgia, and was a graduate of Nevils High School. In 1943, she...
Louise Thomason
Aug 24, 2014
Louise Thomason of Covington, passed away August 24, 2014, at the age of 84. Ms. Thomason was an active member of New Life Praise Center, in Covington, and was a dedicated employee of Lithonia Lighting for 38 years. Following her work at Lithonia Lighting, she dedicated herself to caring for handicapped children. Ms. Thomason was a giving lady, and constantly...
Charles "Chic" Gilsten
Aug 21, 2014
Charles "Chic" Gilsten of Covington, passed away August 21, 2014, at the age of 71. Mr. Gilsten attended Miami Dade College, in Florida. Following his parents death, he operated the Monarch Wine Co., which they had founded in 1960, and was known for their King Cotton Peach Wine. Additionally, Mr. Gilsten worked for himself in commercial real estate. He enjoyed...
Mary Louise Hall
Aug 21, 2014
Mary Louise Hall, of Covington, passed away August 21, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. She was 64 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Hall loved her family and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and treated them as if they were her own. She loved to sing in the choir, travel,...
Betty Sue Wallace Christian
Aug 18, 2014
Betty Sue Wallace Christian of Covington, passed away August 18, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington. Mrs. Christian was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed watching her sons play sports. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Christian; son, Greg Christian; and her parents,...
Larry Ivey
Aug 17, 2014
Larry Ivey, age 73, of Monticello, passed away August 17, 2014. Mr. Ivey proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated employee of Newton County for 30 years. Mr. Ivey enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as dirt track racing and working on cars. He was loved, and will be missed by his family and...
Hugh Newsome
Aug 15, 2014
Hugh Newsome, age 86, of Covington, passed away August 15, 2014. Mr. Newsome proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a native of Wilkes County, but has been a resident of Newton County for more than 70 years. Mr. Newsome was an agent for Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company for over 20 years. Following...
Gene Hubbard
Aug 14, 2014
Gene Hubbard, age 77, passed away August 14, 2014, at his home in Covington. Mr. Hubbard enjoyed hunting and going to gun shows. He was a very giving person and would help anyone who needed help. Mr. Hubbard will be remembered as a man who adored Jane, his wife of 55 years, and loved his family. He was preceded in...
David Hudgins
Aug 13, 2014
David Hudgins, age 76, of Oxford, passed away August 13, 2014. He was the owner and founder of Mableton Supply Company. In addition he was a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner and was very active in the VFW and American Legion. Mr. Hudgins was devoted to his wife for 51 years and will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather,...
Terry Mcwaters
Aug 13, 2014
Terry McWaters of Snellville, died August 7, 2014, at the age of 59. He was a 1974 graduate of Newton High, where he played football and was quarterback his junior and senior year. Terry was an insurance agent for 30+ years, most recently having worked for Country Financial, but several other companies previously. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis, vacationing...
Ruth Durham Lucas Wilson
Aug 13, 2014
Ruth Durham Lucas Wilson, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at her residence at Morningside Assisted Living in Conyers, GA. She was born February 15, 1923, in Louisa, Virginia. Mrs. Wilson worked as a Secretary at the Pentagon during World War II, and later she studied to be a nurse and received her LPN Diploma. As the wife...
Norma Jean Mccord
Aug 11, 2014
Norma McCord of Social Circle, passed away August 11, 2014, at the age of 73. Ms. McCord loved the Lord and cherished her time in His Word. She enjoyed writing poems, singing gospel music and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Freeman and Louise Helen (Rice) McCord; sister, Barbara...
Paul Stansell
Aug 11, 2014
Paul (Winkie) Stansell, age 46, of Conyers, passed away August 11, 2014. Paul was an avid University of Miami sports fan and enjoyed stock car racing. In addition, he enjoyed swimming and taking gambling trips with his mother, Peggy. Paul cherished his friendships, was very family oriented and had a goofy, but fun-loving personality. He often played punch buggy with...
Jean Buchanan
Aug 11, 2014
Jean Buchanan, age 71, passed away August 11, 2014 at her home in Oxford. Mrs. Buchanan was a very giving Christian lady who loved the Lord and attending church. She enjoyed going to the beach and being in the sun. She also enjoyed planting flowers to give to others, baking cakes, and going to yard sales with her sisters. Her...
Joan Presley
Aug 9, 2014
Joan Presley, age 77, of Conyers, passed away August 9, 2014. Mrs. Presley loved writing poetry and singing to her grandchildren while they were outside playing. She had a strong faith in God and a special love for gospel music. Mrs. Presley will be remembered for her great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel...
William W. Smith,
Aug 7, 2014
William W. Smith, Jr., of Covington, passed away on August 7, 2014, at the age of 85. He was a faithful member of Greater Grace Church in Covington, where he served as an elder. Mr. Smith was retired from Dart Container, where he was a truck driver for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and volunteering his time to help...
Inez Gober
Aug 7, 2014
Inez Gober of Covington, passed away August 7, 2014, at the age of 89. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Mike Carver; grandchildren, Jeff Donahue, Matt Donahue, Robin Harrison, Jason Gober; as well as several great-grandchildren. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Sunday, August 10, 2014, 3:00 PM, at Covington City Cemetery, with Dr. Alan Posey officiating....
Anne Fincher
Aug 5, 2014
Anne Fincher of Oxford, passed away August 5, 2014, at the age of 85. She was a loving mother and grandmother. In her early years, she enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. Mrs. Fincher was a hard worker, always providing for her family, and making sure they had everything they needed. She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves. Mrs. Fincher was loved...
Joyce Ochoa
Aug 3, 2014
Joyce Smith Ochoa of Social Circle, passed away August 3, 2014, at the age of 73. Ms. Ochoa was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who loved her family dearly and cherished her time with them. She was a strong, amazing woman with a forgiving heart, a kind and generous spirit, and she always made sure to find the...
Basil Rigney
Aug 2, 2014
Basil Rigney of Snellville, passed away August 2, 2014, at the age of 79. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State College and his Master's in Music Education from the University of Georgia. Mr. Rigney owned and operated Great Republic Insurance Agency in the early 80's. In the summer of 1985, he served as the music instructor and...
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