Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nevaeh Autumn Wilburn
Feb 17, 2014
Baby Girl Nevaeh Wilburn of Covington, passed away February 17, 2014. She touched many lives in the short time her family had her, and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Nevaeh was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Kathy Cantrell; great-great-grandmother, Mamie Cooper; uncle, Christopher Brown; great-uncles, Tony Wilburn and Rodney Wilburn. Survivors include her mommy and...
Brenda Mae Bruce
Feb 17, 2014
Brenda Mae Bruce of Covington, passed away February 17, 2014, at the age of 67. Grandma Red, as she was affectionately known by so many, was a lively, spirited lady who loved life, adored her family, and especially cherished her time with her grandchildren. She liked spending time outdoors with the animals and traveling to the mountains. Grandma Red loved...
Thomas Watson Jenkins
Feb 15, 2014
Thomas Watson Jenkins, Jr., 86, of Rockledge, GA, formerly of Oxford, GA, died February 15, 2014, at Serenity Hospice in Dublin. Mr. Jenkins was born in Redan, July 28, 1927, to the late Thomas Watson Jenkins, Sr., and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ruth Holt. He served in the United States Marines from 1945-1946. He worked 42 years at Ponce de Leon Ford...
Kathy Coursey-Boes
Feb 14, 2014
Kathy Coursey-Boes, of Oxford, passed away February 14, 2014, at the age of 53. She was an active member of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network and served on the Board of Directors for as long as she was able. Kathy enjoyed sharing her experience with other cancer survivors through speaking engagements. She also enjoyed crocheting and reading. Kathy was preceded...
Brandon Gay
Feb 13, 2014
Brandon Gay, of Social Circle, passed away February 13, 2014, at the age of 28. Brandon was a 2004 graduate of Eastside High, and was an avid Michigan Wolverines fan. He loved traveling, especially to Panama City Beach and Hawaii, and enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving and other water sports. Brandon cherished his family dearly, and enjoyed spending time with his...
Frances Allen
Feb 13, 2014
Frances Allen, of Covington, passed away February 13, 2014, at the age of 93. Mrs. Allen loved her family dearly. She also loved working in her yard and enjoyed reading, working on puzzles and word searches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Allen; son, Phillip Freeman; parents, Annie Lou (Hackett) and William Dudley Freeman; sister, Dalphner E....
Jack N. Kitchens
Feb 10, 2014
Jack N. Kitchens of Covington, passed away February 10, 2014, at the age of 77. Mr. Kitchens, a retired U.S. Army veteran, proudly served his country during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. During his 24 years in service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (three times), the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and many others....
Jessie Martin Wade
Feb 10, 2014
Jessie Martin Wade of Mansfield, passed away February 10, 2014, at the age of 83. Mrs. Wade attended Covington First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Agape Sunday School Class. She retired, from C.R. Bard, after 24 years of dedicated employment. In addition to her being an avid artist and gardener, she loved animals and enjoyed...
Jeffrey Lee Criswell
Feb 8, 2014
Jeffrey Lee Criswell, 45, of Covington, died February 8, 2014. Jeff was a retired veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed playing golf, keeping up with his TV shows, and he loved old muscle cars. His beloved dogs, Bear and Birdie, always kept him company. Survivors include his son, Austin Criswell; father, Danny Criswell; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and...
Wynelle Dobson Wyatt
Feb 5, 2014
Wynelle Dobson Wyatt, 97, of Covington, went home to be with the Lord, February 5, 2014. Nannie, as she was affectionately called by most, was born in Cumming, GA, to the late H.P. and Emma (Strown) Glover, and was the oldest of eight children. She married Lonnie H. Dobson, in 1935, with which she had three children, Ruel, Sandra and...
Bonnell "Bonnie" Betty Hartline
Feb 4, 2014
Bonnell Betty Hartline of Covington, passed away February 4, 2014, at the age of 68. Bonnie enjoyed spending her time watching TV and cooking dinner for her son, Robert, Jr. She loved her family dearly, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Preceding her in death was her husband, Robert Lee Hartline, Sr.; her parents, Veston and...
Juanita Davis
Feb 2, 2014
Juanita (Eldredge) Davis of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the age of 93. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to share a laugh with her family and friends. Mrs. Davis was a longtime and faithful member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church, in Conyers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50...
William C. English
Jan 31, 2014
William C. English, Jr., age 65, of Oxford, born on March 21, 1948, passed away on January 30, 2014, from complications of diabetes. Bill was the son of the late William C. and Gertrude English also of Oxford. Bill served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the late 1960's. He loved collecting arrowheads and unusual rocks. He was...
Raymond Lee Mathis
Jan 30, 2014
Raymond Lee Mathis of Covington, passed away January 30, 2014, at the age of 60. Raymond was a hardworking man who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. He loved life, never let anything get him down, had a great sense of humor and was always making people laugh. Raymond adored his family, enjoyed spoiling...
Juliana Rogers
Jan 30, 2014
Juliana Rogers of Conyers, passed away January 30, 2014, at the age of 62. Juliana was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were her world, and she dedicated her life to them all. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, and loved baking and cooking for her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Roy "Papa...
Autumn C. Embry Singleton
Jan 29, 2014
Autumn C. Embry Singleton of Covington, GA, passed away January 29, 2014, at the age of 39. Autumn attended Indiana University, where she enjoyed playing basketball and attending the other games. She graduated from IUP, and then continued her education at DeVry University, where she received her Master's in Information Systems Management. She enjoyed gardening, and loved watching her son...
Libby Grace Zackoski
Jan 28, 2014
Libby Grace Zackoski, infant daughter of Denise and Jeremy Zackoski of Covington passed away January 28, 2014, at Gwinnett Medical Center. God gave us an angel for a short time who touched a lot of lives in six days and will be greatly missed. Libby Grace was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Milton Grant. Survivors include her parents, Denise...
Grace Ellen Robinson
Jan 28, 2014
Grace Ellen Robinson of Monroe, passed away January 28, 2014, at the age of 86. For more than 20 years, Mrs. Robinson volunteered her time assisting patients at Monroe Regional Hospital. She loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Louis Robinson, Jr.; parents, Roscoe...
Jessica Neeley
Jan 23, 2014
Jessica Neeley of Covington, passed away January 23, 2014, at the age 23. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She loved her children dearly. She also loved her family and the Lord. A southern girl at heart, she lived life to the fullest. Jessica was a free spirit and enjoyed all forms of art including body art. She was...
Betty Anne James
Jan 23, 2014
Betty Anne James of Atlanta, passed away January 23, 2014, at the age of 80. Mrs. James was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her life revolved around her family, but above all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, and especially liked preparing her baked spaghetti, chicken and dumplings, chocolate pie and her...
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