Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Yamile Matos
Mar 26, 2014
Yamile Matos of Covington passed away March 26, 2014. She was 48 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Matos was a quiet and caring person who loved the Lord and attending church. She loved her family and will be remembered as a wonderful wife and a fantastic mother. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Edward Donald Casey
Mar 25, 2014
Edward Casey of Mansfield passed away March 25, 2014 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 78 years of age at the time of his death. In his younger days, Mr. Casey was a volunteer fireman. He loved snow skiing, golfing, bird watching, collecting coins and watch fobs. He especially enjoyed napping. Survivors include his wife Holly Casey; daughters...
Kenneth Ray Ralston
Mar 24, 2014
Kenneth Ray Ralston, Sr., 56, of Covington, passed away March 24, 2014. Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Belle (Smith) Ralston. Survivors include his wife, Donna Ralston of Covington; daughters and son-in-law, Erica and Kevin Johnson of...
William H. Murdy
Mar 19, 2014
Dr. William H. Murdy, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Biology, Dean of Oxford College, Civic Leader, Environmental Steward Dr. William H. Murdy retired from Emory University in 1999 after forty years of dedicated service as a teacher/scholar in biology along with many other roles and responsibilities including Dean of Oxford College. Dr. Murdy, 85, died on March 19, 2014 of...
Rose Eve Hoffman Davis
Mar 18, 2014
Mrs. Rose Eve Hoffman Davis, 92, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Covington, died March 18, 2014. Mrs. Davis was born November 7, 1921, to the late Anson E. and Annie Maude Hoffman in Eden, FL. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and lifelong resident of Covington, until 2008, when she moved to Rome after her husband died....
Dana Massey
Mar 18, 2014
Dana Massey, 38, of Newborn, passed away suddenly March 18, 2014. Dana lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping. She cherished her family, and was the glue that held everyone together. Above all, Dana loved her children unconditionally and would do anything for them. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Evelyn Parmer. Survivors...
Gladys H. Kerbow
Mar 17, 2014
Gladys H. Kerbow went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17th. Mrs. Kerbow was born in Porterdale, Georgia, on June 9, 1928. She worked for a number of years for the Bibb Manufacturing Company in Porterdale, but then went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta where she had a distinguished career until her retirement....
Helen Leone Paty Stamps
Mar 17, 2014
Helen Leone Paty Stamps, age 89¾, passed away March 17 as a result of complications following a fall. Helen attended Duke University for two years, transferring during WWII to Agnes Scott College, where she graduated in 1945. She served as a Navy Cadet Nurse in WWII for 16 months. Her father, Robert Morris Paty, Jr., MD, was Acting Dean of...
Susan Clegg
Mar 17, 2014
Susan Clegg, 62, of McDonough, passed away March 17, 2014. She enjoyed knitting and gardening, was an excellent cook, and loved all types of animals. Memaw, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was cherished by her family and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Glenn Clegg; daughter, Ashley Clegg, both of McDonough; son...
Janie Corry Martin
Mar 16, 2014
Janie Corry Martin of Atlanta, born and raised in Covington, died March 16, 2014, at the age of 96. She attended Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Mrs. Martin taught first grade, for the Atlanta Public School System, for nearly 40 years. She cherished her family, and mastered the dual role of mother...
Carol Barfield
Mar 14, 2014
Carol Barfield, of Covington, passed away March 14, 2014, at the age of 73. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking. She had a special place in her heart for children. Mrs. Barfield was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Barfield; sisters, Lois Allison and Leah Tucker. Survivors include her son, Joey Billy Barfield of Newborn;...
Charles Thomas "Chuck" Cartledge
Mar 14, 2014
Charles Thomas "Chuck" Cartledge, of Covington, passed away March 14, 2014, at the age of 52. He was an Elvis fanatic and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gambling. He loved spending time with his family and traveling. Chuck was preceded in death by his brother, James Aaron Bell. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Evelyn Bell of Covington; sister and brother-in-law,...
Richard Brandon (R.B. Or Ricky) Killam
Mar 13, 2014
Richard Brandon Killam (R.B. or Ricky) went to be with our Lord and with family who have gone before him on March 13, 2014. An avid hunter and fisherman, R.B. loved living on the lake and spending time with his family and friends. The family is happy to say he came to know our Lord and Savior in his last...
Ruth A. Wilson
Mar 13, 2014
Ruth A. Wilson, of Covington, passed away March 13, 2014, at the age of 90. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson always put others needs ahead of her own, and she was the rock that held her family together. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time outside...
Jeff H. (Mutt) Hiott,
Mar 13, 2014
Mr. Jeff H. "Mutt" Hiott, Jr. of Mansfield, passed away March 13, 2014, at the age of 89. He was the owner of Auto Battery & Ignition Co. in Atlanta where, until a few weeks ago, he had worked since he was 13 years old. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Mr. Mutt was raised...
Baby Boy Clay Adam Bishop, Iii
Mar 11, 2014
Baby Boy, Clay Adam Bishop, III, passed away March 11, 2014, at just four days old. Adam brought a lot of people together in a short period of time. He touched many lives and will be missed by those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his Pepaw, Scotty May, Sr. Survivors include his mommy and daddy, Brittany...
Lester Gill
Mar 11, 2014
Lester Gill of Porterdale, passed away March 11, 2014, at the age of 64. Lester enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping. He was a devoted father and grandfather, loved his family dearly, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tootsie (Wynn) Gill; and his brother, Jerry Robin Gill. Survivors include...
James Thomas "Tommy" Gardner
Mar 10, 2014
James Thomas "Tommy" Gardner, age 78, of Covington, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Mr. Gardner was a union carpenter by trade, and he enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. He cherished his family, and loved taking care of his sons. Survivors include his wife, Vickie M. Gardner; sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Gardner and Cris Locke of Orange City, FL, Ronald...
Keith Grimes
Mar 9, 2014
Keith Grimes of Covington passed away March 9, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He was 29 years of age at the time of his death. Keith loved talking on the phone and watching television, especially COPS and wrestling. He also enjoyed patrolling the neighborhood in his wheelchair. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Warren; father, Ricky Grimes, both of Covington; second...
Clara Gaynell Doggett
Mar 8, 2014
Clara Gaynell Doggett, of Covington, passed away March 8, 2014, at the age of 94. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking, shopping, exploring and spending time with them during the holidays. She also loved her two dogs that were her constant companions. Mrs. Doggett was a wonderful Christian woman and a great example to other Christian women. She...
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