Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Russell Fields
Aug 1, 2014
Russell Fields, age 77, of Covington, passed away August 1, 2014. Mr. Fields was employed by Dart Containers, formerly known as Sweetheart Plastics, for 28 years. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting coins and reading. Mr. Fields was a family man, as his family always came first. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Richard Lee Carter
Jul 29, 2014
Richard Lee Carter of Walnut Grove, passed away July 29, 2014, at the age of 79. He was a faithful member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. Mr. Carter was a forklift operator, for Alsco Manufacturing, where he was a dedicated employee for 44 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death...
Sie Embry (Jo) Mclaney
Jul 28, 2014
Josie Faye (Embry) McLaney, affectionately known as "Jo", passed away July 28, 2014, at the age of 81. She was born in Rockmart, Georgia, to the late Noel and Rena (Davis) Embry. Jo was a graduate of Cedartown High School, in Cedartown, Georgia. In 1951, she married Milton (Coach Mac) McLaney, and together they moved to Monticello, where he started...
Minnie C. Shelnutt
Jul 27, 2014
Minnie C. Shelnutt, age 88, of Covington, passed away July 27, 2014. She loved working in her flower garden, and for many years was a cake baker at Jacqueline's Bakery in Covington. In addition, Mrs. Shelnutt was a very active member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, where she lovingly cared for children in the nursery. She was preceded in death...
Barbara Curtis Duplessis
Jul 26, 2014
Barbara Curtis DuPlessis was born April 13, 1931 in Wrentham Massachusetts, to the late Perry E. and Maryann Jassamine (Smith) Curtis. After a long illness, she passed away July 26, 2014 in Social Circle, GA, where the staff of the Mews of Social Circle and the Homestead Hospice team provided wonderful care. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband,...
Kendyll Aubree Burgess
Jul 24, 2014
Little Kendyll Aubree Burgess passed away July 24, 2014, at two months of age. Survivors include her parents Justin Burgess and Shannan Strawn of Conyers; sisters; Ashaundrea Burgess of Brooksville, FL, Kyiersin Burgess of Conyers; brother, Lucas Strawn of Conyers; grandparents, Darryl and Cindy Wells of Covington, Jonathan and Patricia Strawn of Conyers, Dennis and Priscilla Burgess of Kannapolis, NC;...
Hew David (Matt) Toney
Jul 22, 2014
Matthew David (Matt) Toney, age 34, died July 22, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Marie Toney; children, Austin David Toney, Savannah Jewel Toney, Riley Jo Hoek, Jessup Carter Toney; mother, Shirley Yvonne White of Conyers; father, Ralph David Toney of Oxford; sisters and brothers, Carrie Cox of Conyers, Shane Cox of Rutledge, Racquel Kitchens of Oxford, Cassandra Jett of...
Max G. Kilgore
Jul 19, 2014
Max G. Kilgore of Covington, GA, born April 17, 1919, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 19, 2014, at the age of 95. He was born in Palmersville, TN, to John and Charlie Bostic Kilgore who preceded him in death along with his six siblings, Ned, Ralph (Doc), Mary, Dorothy, Annabelle and Sue. Max...
Louise Stoddard
Jul 18, 2014
Louise Stoddard, age 70, of Oxford, passed away July 18, 2014. A woman of God, she was a 40-year devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church, in Oxford, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a caregiver for multiple families in Newton County. Mrs. Stoddard enjoyed gardening and cooking, and made the best biscuits around. She was preceded in...
A.L. Crane
Jul 16, 2014
A.L. Crane, of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He was 78 years of age at the time of his death. A.L. loved people and never met a stranger. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone who needed him. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family. A.L....
Anna Marie Springston
Jul 16, 2014
Anna Marie Springston, age 31, of Roberta, GA, passed away July 16, 2014. Anna was a stay-at-home mom and cherished her time with her beloved daughter, Penelope Rose Springston. A Memorial Service for Anna will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Pastor Rick Jackson...
Jesse L. Burgess
Jul 16, 2014
Jesse L. Burgess of Covington, passed away July 15, 2014, at the age of 75. Mr. Burgess was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Covington. He was a retired member of the Local #72 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, after 57 years of dedicated service, all while serving as owner and operator of Alcovy Day Lily Farm for 20...
Martha Ann Mahan
Jul 16, 2014
Martha Ann Mahan, of Social Circle, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 81. A very dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Covington and the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class, she was also a member and past president of the Callie Cohen Circle of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Mahan enjoyed traveling and will be...
Les Crosby
Jul 16, 2014
Les Crosby, of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 79. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Les moved to West Palm Beach, Florida when he was 2 years of age. After graduating from Palm Beach High School he served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then attended the University of Florida, graduating with...
Doris T. Mitchell Bowie
Jul 16, 2014
Doris T. Mitchell Bowie of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 93. Mrs. Bowie was a lifelong resident of Newton County, and faithful member of Voice of Pentecost, in Covington. Additionally, she was a former member of United Pentecostal Church, where she served as youth director, the ladies auxiliary leader and Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Bowie...
Mark Jeffries
Jul 15, 2014
Mark Jeffries, age 41, of Covington, passed away July 15, 2014. Mark was a true Believer who loved the Lord Jesus with all of his heart. He was an accomplished bass fisherman and loved to hunt. He had a great sense of humor, and was a talented cook, guitarist and singer. Mark enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews, and cherished...
Mae Hardman
Jul 15, 2014
Mae Hardman, of Rabun Gap, formerly of Porterdale, Georgia, passed away July 15, 2014. Mae was born November 26, 1925, to Carrie Mae (Lunsford) and William Grady Hardman. She had lived in Rabun County since 1971, where she taught at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School until her retirement. Prior to teaching, Mae was a social worker for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 27...
Alverna "Al" Kepner
Jul 14, 2014
Alverna "Al" Kepner, age 87, of Conyers, passed away July 14, 2014. Mrs. Kepner was a loving and devoted wife, mother and Grammy. Her husband, Herb, served in the United States Army for 21 years, and together they traveled all over the world. They raised three sons and one daughter, and were very proud of all their children. She was...
Andy Grimes
Jul 13, 2014
Andy Grimes, age 50, of Covington, passed away July 13, 2014. Andy was a member of the Newton Hayriders & Crossfires Square dance club. He loved animals and enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Andy had a straight forward personality, never met a stranger, and he will be remembered for his amazing smile. He was loved by many, and will be missed...
Martin Williamson
Jul 13, 2014
Martin Williamson, age 58, of Oxford, passed away July 13, 2014. A native of Macon, Martin graduated from Monroe Academy in Forsyth where he played both football and basketball. He had been employed by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. since 1979. Martin was an avid golfer, and loved fishing on Lake Oconee. He enjoyed his friends and was always willing...
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