Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
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...
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