Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Mike Shropshire
Dec 7, 2013
Mike Shropshire, of Covington, passed away December 7, 2013, at the age of 62. He loved riding his Harley and cooking. He coached Little League football for many years and was a true Falcons and Georgia Bulldog fan. Mike was always laughing and enjoyed playing his drums. He could play "Wipeout" like no other. He also enjoyed his job and...
Marion Beacham
Dec 5, 2013
Marion Beacham of Newborn, passed away December 5, 2013, at the age of 61. Marion was a hard worker, and enjoyed spending his time outdoors while hunting and fishing. He loved life, and always lived it to the fullest. Marion cherished his family dearly, and treasured his time with them. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Brumbelow;...
Carolyn (Tommy) Edge
Dec 4, 2013
Carolyn (Tommy) Edge of Covington passed away December 4, 2013, at Newton Medical Center at the age of 67. Mrs. Edge was employed by Harper's 5 & 10 Cent Store during the 1970's. Whiile her children were in school, Mrs. Edge worked as a substitute teacher for Newton County Board of Education, mainly at E.L. Ficquitt. She also worked for...
Charlie Lemaster
Dec 4, 2013
Charles Allen "Charlie" Lemaster, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the age of 31. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and enjoyed playing softball, watching his son play baseball, riding his four wheeler, but most of all, he loved spending time with this children. Charlie served his country in the U.S. Army for 5 years in...
Louise Shropshire
Dec 4, 2013
Mrs. Louise Shropshire of Covington, passed away December 4, 2013, at the age of 89. Mrs. Shropshire was considered a good friend by many people. She cherished her family dearly, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Glynn Shropshire; grandson, Jeffrey Scott Patterson; and her parents,...
Betty Jo Airington
Dec 4, 2013
Betty Jo Airington of Monticello passed away December 4, 2013 at Abbey Hospice. She was 84 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Airington loved her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed her flower garden, reading, making afghans and going to yard sales. She also loved traveling and fishing with her husband. She will be...
Lanny Moody
Dec 3, 2013
Lanny Moody of Covington, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died suddenly December 3, 2013, at the age of 54. Lanny was born in Covington on June 20, 1959. Lanny had many passions in life, one of which was sharing the gospel and bringing people to Christ. Through his outgoing personality and his comedic skills, Lanny demonstrated God's love through fun...
Roger W. Sheridan
Dec 3, 2013
Roger W. Sheridan, of Newborn, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the age of 92. Mr. Sheridan was the current Mayor of Newborn where he held the record of being the oldest mayor in the country and was a retired Army Captain having served in WWII. He holds two records in Construction and Engineering in the Guinness Book of...
Walker Sams Kirkpatrick
Dec 2, 2013
Walker Sams Kirkpatrick, 82, of Covington, passed away December 2, 2013. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a member of High Point Baptist Church, but often attended Gaithers United Methodist Church, in Covington. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Kirkpatrick; parents, Robert and...
Billy Hugh Aaron
Dec 2, 2013
Billy Hugh Aaron of Covington, passed away December 2, 2013, at the age of 81. Mr. Aaron was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during the Korean conflict. He was an active member of the VFW Post #5290, in Conyers, where he helped work their Bingo games. In addition, he was a member of...
Belvie "Jupie" Houston Jones
Dec 1, 2013
Belvie "Jupie" Houston Jones of Jackson, passed away December 1, 2013, at the age of 77. Jupie was a faithful member of Living Waters Baptist Tabernacle. He was employed by Lithonia Lighting, in Conyers, for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Farmer Jones; and his second wife, Bonnie Jones. Survivors include his...
Jane Marie Johnson
Dec 1, 2013
Jane Marie Johnson, of Covington, passed away December 1, 2013, at the age of 59. She was a member of and teacher at The Baptist Tabernacle in Covington. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed gardening, collecting hummingbird figurines and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Johnson, Sr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle...
Vicki Lynn Barrett Carpenter
Nov 30, 2013
Vicki Lynn Barrett Carpenter of Covington passed away November 30, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. She was 59 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Carpenter was a 1973 graduate of Terre Haute South High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. She enjoyed being a nurse until she became disabled. She enjoyed collecting angels but her grandchildren were...
Sandra Smith
Nov 30, 2013
Sandra Smith of Mansfield, passed away November 30, 2013, at the age of 69. Ms. Smith worked 48 years for Yates Insurance Agency as an agent and office manager. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading especially at the beach and was an avid NASCAR fan. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents,...
Norma Clausen Holcombe
Nov 27, 2013
Norma Clausen Holcombe passed to her Heavenly reward on November 27, 2013 at her home in Conyers. Mrs. Holcombe was articulate with figures and worked in the accounting field for over 50 years, having last been employed by Frazee-Thomas & Tate. Mrs. Holcombe moved to Georgia in 2000 after the passing of her husband. She was a loyal member of...
Eula Virginia Watkins
Nov 26, 2013
Eula Virginia Watkins of Covington, passed away November 26, 2013, at the age of 91. Mrs. Watkins was of the Baptist faith. She was a talented artist, loved painting, and enjoyed working in her garden. She was a faithful Christian with a kind heart and gentle spirit, who never spoke a negative word about anything. Mrs. Watkins loved her family...
Alan Frederick Loetzerich
Nov 26, 2013
Alan Frederick Loetzerich of Lake Spivey, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Piedmont Henry Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Evansville, IN, to Oliver and Ruth Tracer Loetzerich. He graduated from Memorial High School, in Evansville, IN. He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from University of Missouri, St. Louis. He served...
Margaret Anderson
Nov 25, 2013
Margaret Anderson, 64, of Covington, passed away November 25, 2013, at home, following her long battle with cancer. Ms. Anderson owned and operated numerous beauty salons in Covington. She had a passion for helping others, and often volunteered to assist anyone in need. Ms. Anderson was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie T. and Ella (McCord) Osborn; and her...
Shane Kenny
Nov 25, 2013
Shane Kenny, 34, of Rockdale County, passed away suddenly November 25, 2013. Shane was a 1997 graduate of Rockdale County High School, and lettered in both baseball and football during his high school career. His love for sports led him to coach youth baseball, in Newton and Rockdale counties, and has influenced the lives of so many while coaching. He...
Lucile H. Lloyd
Nov 25, 2013
Lucile H. Lloyd of Oxford, passed away November 25, 2013, at the age of 87. Mrs. Lloyd worked as a weld inspector for Lockheed, and was the perfect example of Rosie the Riveter, a cultural icon representing the American working woman, during World War II. She enjoyed reading, quilting, crocheting, and traveling to the beach and the mountains. Mrs. Lloyd...
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