Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Catherine D. Adams
May 4, 2014
Catherine D. Adams, 89, of Covington, passed away May 4, 2014. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington, for 58 years, where she faithfully attended the Joy Bearers Sunday School class. In addition, Mrs. Adams was a member of the local American Legion Post 32. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, and cooking for her...
William L. Dobbs
May 4, 2014
Dr. William L. Dobbs, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away May 4, 2014, at the age of 88. Dr. Dobbs was born in Blount County, Alabama, August 20, 1925, and moved to Covington in 1932. After graduating from Covington High School in 1942, he attended Emory at Oxford before continuing his education at Auburn University. Dr. Dobbs was a...
Steven L. Russell
May 3, 2014
Steven L. Russell of Conyers passed away May 3, 2014 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was 65 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Russell, a graduate of Georgia State University, enjoyed watching comedies, and loved his western movies. He arranged and composed music, and was part of a traveling orchestra. He will be remembered as loving...
Rachel Garner Thomas
Apr 30, 2014
Rachel Garner Thomas of Covington, formerly of East Point, passed away April 30, 2014 at the age of 92. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in East Point. She had a very sweet spirit and will be remembered as a great caretaker of her family. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. Thomas; parents,...
Julia Helen Farmer Roberts
Apr 27, 2014
Julia Helen Farmer Roberts of Covington, passed away April 27, 2014, at Rockdale Medical Center. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Roberts enjoyed quilting, eating out, Chick-fil-A Icedreams, and going to the beauty shop. She was always on the move, and will be remembered as being very strong-willed and strong-minded. But most of...
Wesley Pullin
Apr 27, 2014
Wesley Pullin of Covington, passed away April 27, 2014, at the age of 82. Mr. Pullin enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, listening to bluegrass music and spending time with his family. He was loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Mathis; parents, David Gibb and Mattie Mae (Kirk) Pullin;...
Martha Laverne Mask
Apr 25, 2014
Martha Laverne Mask of Covington, passed away April 25, 2014, at the age of 68. Laverne was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, in Covington. She enjoyed spending time with her "youngins", going to yard sales, and looked forward to watching Little House on the Prairie daily. She was a great mother, a loving Granny, and will be missed...
James Wayne Few
Apr 24, 2014
James Wayne Few of Covington, passed away April 24, 2014, at the age of 68. Although he was not an auto mechanic by trade, he was often found repairing cars. In addition, he enjoyed vegetable gardening, loved to fish, and was known for his delicious brunswick stew. Wayne was loved, and will be missed by all who knew him. He...
Jewel (Judy) Chapman
Apr 23, 2014
Jewel (Judy) Chapman, 88, of Social Circle, passed away April 23, 2014. Mrs. Chapman, one of eleven children, was born in Portland, Florida. She was a charter member of Parkwood Hills Baptist Church, in Decatur. She and her husband, James Chapman, were blessed with two daughters who she loved and cared for immensely. Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by...
Jean T. Dawkins Walton
Apr 21, 2014
Jean T. Dawkins Walton, 80, of Covington, passed away April 21, 2014. Mrs. Walton was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, and worked for the City of Covington Emergency Services as a dispatch operator. She enjoyed making churches out of plastic canvas, and was quite the athlete when she was younger. She was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Henry O. Lester
Apr 20, 2014
Henry O. Lester of Covington, passed away April 20, 2014, at the age of 82. He was a member of Highview Baptist Church, and was very active in the work of the church while he was able. He was an electrician, by trade, and enjoyed woodworking and watching the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Lester was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Jerry Odean Mcleroy
Apr 20, 2014
Jerry Odean McLeroy passed away April 20, 2014, at his home in Covington. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McLeroy loved spending time with his great-grandchildren, and especially enjoyed vacationing with them. He had 35 years of service with Lithonia Lighting. He was preceded in death by his first wife, LaRue McLeroy; granddaughter,...
Sarah E. Jones
Apr 18, 2014
Sarah E. Jones, 86, of Oxford, passed away April 18, 2014. Mrs. Jones had an overwhelming compassion for animals and wildlife. She loved her family dearly, and appreciated her time with them and her friend, Tom Pritchett. Mrs. Jones enjoyed attending social events with her daughter and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Debra J. Okun of Oxford; loving friend, Tom...
Sidney Lee Durden
Apr 17, 2014
Sidney Lee Durden of Covington, passed away April 17, 2014, at the age of 71. Mr. Durden worked for Lithonia Lighting for more than 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting coins, spending time with his grandkids, eating out and traveling when he was able. He cherished his time in God's Word. Mr. Durden was a loving and devoted husband,...
Deborah Taylor
Apr 14, 2014
Deborah Corley Taylor, of Covington, passed away April 14, 2014, at the age of 56. She enjoyed attending her sons' sporting events and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her adored grandchildren. She was a devoted employee of Gene Hyde Trucking for many years. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Liane Taylor, Joshua and...
Billy Reagin
Apr 10, 2014
Billy Reagin of Covington passed away April 10, 2014 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 62 years of age at the time of his death. Billy loved to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, going to motorcycle rallies, and was an avid Georgia fan. In addition, he loved playing softball, being...
Henry Drew Mcray
Apr 4, 2014
Henry Drew McRay, Jr. of Covington passed away April 4, 2014 at Landmark Hospital in Athens. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McRay was a retired U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years of service. He was a very patriotic and giving person who loved his family dearly, enjoyed going to the...
Chase Jeffrey Smith
Apr 1, 2014
Baby Boy Chase Jeffrey Smith, just 7 weeks old, passed away April 1, 2014. Baby Chase had the prettiest smile, and was loved dearly in his short time on earth. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Pat Ward; great-grandfather, James Carter; and great-grandfather, J.C. Smith. Survivors include his mommy and daddy, Brandy and David Smith of Oxford; grandparents,...
Amos Carl Hallford
Mar 30, 2014
Amos Carl Hallford, of Oxford, passed away March 30, 2014, at the age of 85. He was born February 2, 1929, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late George and Arlie Hallford. He was a hard worker having retired from the Keebler Bakery after 20 years of service. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed deep sea fishing and working on...
Arthur E. Norred,
Mar 27, 2014
Arthur E. Norred, Jr., of Oxford, passed away March 27, 2014, at the age of 67. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, but was stationed in Germany. Mr. Norred retired from AT&T after 30 years of dedicated service and was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. He was a Georgia Bulldog fan and...
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