Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Betty Ann Gordon
May 17, 2014
Betty Ann Gordon of Covington, passed away May 17, 2014, at the age of 68. Betty Ann enjoyed playing scrabble, and as a young adult, she enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time in God's Word and cherished her family dearly. Betty Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Theoria (Brown) Gordon; and brother, Lorenzo Gordon. Survivors include her son...
Lillie Rose Smith
May 14, 2014
Lillie Rose Smith, of Mansfield, passed away May 14, 2014. She was 76 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Smith enjoyed fishing, playing games on her iPad, going to the mountains, and spending time by the campfire when she went camping. But most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. Mrs. Smith...
Thomas William Turner
May 11, 2014
Thomas W. Turner, of Oxford, passed away May 11, 2014, at the age of 76. Mr. Turner loved fishing and time he spent on his beloved Oneida Lake. He retired after 38 years of service with Welch Allyn and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by...
Allen Baxley Mallett,
May 9, 2014
Allen Baxley Mallett, Sr., age 89, of Covington, passed away May 9, 2014. A decorated WWII veteran, he was a survivor of The Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Mr. Baxley was an insurance executive with 25 years of service to Aetna Casualty and later started his own successful insurance agency in Stuart,...
William "Bill" Alfred Cocchi
May 9, 2014
William "Bill" Alfred Cocchi, Sr., of Mansfield, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 84. Mr. Cocchi loved this town he called home, and dedicated 19 years serving as their mayor. He was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, and worked for Continental Can Co. for 36 years. He loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting and...
Paul Austin
May 9, 2014
Paul Austin of Madison, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 75. Mr. Austin enjoyed being outdoors and auto racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death were his parents, Louis Edgar and Mamie Rebecca (Atkinson) Austin; two sisters...
Deborah Dyle
May 7, 2014
Deborah Dyle of Oxford, passed away May 7, 2014 at 63 years of age. Mrs. Dyle enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii and out West. She also enjoyed working on genealogy and making baby blankets. Mrs. Dyle loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hasting and Hazel Nona (Brown) Gomillion. Survivors...
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...
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