Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Kathryn Echols
Dec 16, 2013
Kathryn Echols of Conyers passed away December 16, 2013 at Westbury Health & Rehab in Conyers. She was 91 years of age at the time of her death. Ms. Echols loved listening to gospel music and especially enjoyed attending gospel music concerts. She volunteered for Mothers' Day Out at her church and was involved with many other church activities. Ms....
Brenda Mcdonald
Dec 15, 2013
Brenda McDonald, of Covington, passed away December 15, 2013, at the age of 68. She was employed by The Bank of Covington for over 20 years in the accounting department. She enjoyed shopping and taking care of her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her son, Ansel McDonald; parents, Charlie "Freck" and Kathryn Hanson; and brother, Bobby Hanson. Survivors...
Nina Mae Burnham
Dec 14, 2013
Nina Mae Burnham, of Porterdale, passed away December 14, 2013, at the age of 66. She was a lifetime member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and the youth leader since 1980. She loved her church family, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Mrs....
Bud Bales
Dec 11, 2013
Bud Bales of Lilburn, passed away December 11, 2013, at the age of 75. Mr. Bales was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during the Korean War. While in Korea, he was quarterback for the Army football team. He was an exceptional athlete, and even played baseball with Pete Rose. In addition to his...
Ralph Marion Hurndon
Dec 11, 2013
Ralph Marion Hurndon, of Jonesboro, passed away December 11, 2013, at the age of 83. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, working in his yard, and he loved his dog, FiFi. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Simmon and Eva Mae (Fields) Hurndon. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Doug Moore of Stockbridge; son, Johnny Hurndon of...
Stacy W. Lynch
Dec 10, 2013
Stacy W. Lynch of Covington, passed away December 10, 2013, at the age of 53. Stacy had a larger than life personality and was always the life of the party. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, and enjoyed deer hunting, listening to music, playing his guitar, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. Stacy cherished his family...
Mabel Bailey
Dec 9, 2013
Mabel Bailey of Covington, passed away December 9, 2013, at the age of 91. Mrs. Bailey loved attending church; and enjoyed working in her flower garden, fellowshipping with old friends and meeting new ones, and spending time with her family during the holidays. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and cherished her time with them. She was preceded in death...
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...
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