Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Harold Lee Stapp,
Mar 8, 2014
Harold Lee Stapp, Sr., 61, of Porterdale, passed away March 8, 2014, at Newton Medical Center. Mr. Stapp was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church in Porterdale. He enjoyed playing softball, and will be remembered as a hard worker. Mr. Stapp was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Sara Frances (Loyd) Stapp. Survivors...
John C. Cheek
Mar 8, 2014
John C. Cheek, Jr. (Johnny), of Conyers, passed away March 8, 2014, at the age of 66. He was a devoted husband, daddy, brother, uncle and friend to many. He loved working with numbers as a Certified Public Accountant and enjoyed going to the mountains and watching Kentucky Basketball. He also loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Mr....
Larry Leon Harrington
Mar 7, 2014
Larry Leon Harrington, of Covington, passed away on March 7, 2014, at the age of 59. He was born on September 4, 1954, to Helen T. Harrington and Leon Troy Harrington at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Larry is survived by Barbara Burdette; mother, Helen Harrington; sister, Wanda Wortham; brother-in-law, Chris Wortham; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral...
Gene Walters
Mar 5, 2014
Gene Walters, 70, of Conyers, passed away March 5, 2014. As owner of Gene Walters Attorney at Law, in Lithonia, he practiced law for more than 40 years, and also owned several restaurants in the Lithonia area. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, studying history, and assisting with the Wounded Warrior Project and Toys for Tots. Gene was a devoted husband,...
Joseph Lawrence Stephens
Mar 3, 2014
Joseph Lawrence Stephens, Sr., 90, of Oxford, Ga., passed away on March 3, 2014 in Conyers, Ga. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 15, 1923, and graduated from Jefferson High School. He received his wings and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the USAAC in 1944 and retired from the USAF after 27 years active and reserve service....
Charles Randall Womack
Mar 3, 2014
Charles Randall Womack of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 67. He enjoyed reading and traveling to Cherokee. Charles was a loving and devoted daddy, grandpapa, brother, uncle and friend to many, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Corrie and Bessie Mae (Crowe)...
Carlene Echols
Mar 3, 2014
Carlene Echols of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 66. Carlene was a faithful member of Newton Baptist Church. She collected porcelain dolls, and loved to laugh, have a good time and joke around with her family and friends. Carlene cherished her family, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was...
Teresa Jane Byrd
Mar 3, 2014
Teresa Jane Byrd of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 63. She loved visiting and keeping in touch with her family and friends. In addition, she enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling. Teresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, and will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was...
Anna Margaret "Ann" King
Mar 2, 2014
Anna Margaret "Ann" King of Covington passed away March 2, 2014 at Pruitt Healthcare. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. King loved crocheting and reading, especially her Bible. She also enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her fried chicken. She sold Avon for more than 20 years and was a member of...
Barry Scott Thomason
Mar 2, 2014
Barry Scott Thomason, Jr., 27, of Covington, passed away March 2, 2014. Barry was a 2007 graduate of Mary Persons High School, in Forsyth, and enjoyed watching football and wrestling. Barry was loved by his family, and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Julie Ann Thomason and Joe Thomas; father and step-mother,...
Charles Andrew Hall
Feb 27, 2014
Charles Andrew Hall, of Jackson, passed away February 27, 2014, at the age of 71. He worked for Evans Tool & Die in Conyers for over 35 years. He loved his job and his fellow co-workers. Mr. Hall enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, hunting, riding his 4-wheeler and tractor. He also loved living and working on his parent's home place where...
Raymond Carl Hallford
Feb 27, 2014
Raymond Carl Hallford of Oxford, passed away February 27, 2014, at the age of 49. Raymond enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger, and creating spectacular firework shows on the 4th of July. He loved life, adored his family, and cherished his time with them - especially during the holidays. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo...
Barbara Ann Schemmel
Feb 27, 2014
Barbara Ann Schemmel, of Newborn, passed away February 27, 2014, at the age of 50. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her job as a bus driver for the Newton County School System. Barbara was a metastatic breast cancer survivor for 10 years and active in Newton County Relay of Life. She was also an active...
Howard Spearman Haralson
Feb 24, 2014
Howard Spearman Haralson of Covington, passed away February 24, 2014, at the age of 96. Spearman, as he was known to most, was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Covington for 66 years. In the 1950's, he owned and operated his own grocery store, Haralson's Grocery, which was located in town between the bus station and Tri...
Marcene Phillips
Feb 24, 2014
Marcene Phillips, 69, of Covington, passed away February 24, 2014. Marcene enjoyed crocheting, traveling to the beach and the mountains, and playing golf with her husband, Dwight. She had an adventurous, outgoing and encouraging spirit, and was the glue that held her family together. Marcene cherished the time spent with her family, and will be greatly missed by those who...
Dewey Hamby
Feb 23, 2014
Dewey Hamby of Social Circle passed away February 23, 2014. He was 81 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Hamby loved working in his vegetable garden, and especially enjoyed growing tomatoes. He was a member of Alcovy United Methodist Churchy, and American Legion Post #77, in Conyers. Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his son,...
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