Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Minnetta Nelms
Nov 6, 2013
Minnetta Nelms of Covington, passed away November 6, 2013, at the age of 78. Mrs. Nelms taught at Cousins Middle School for more than 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and fishing. Mrs. Nelms loved her family dearly, and cherished her time with each of them. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Russell and Keely Nelms, Kevin Nelms; grandchildren,...
Betty Jean Mathis
Nov 5, 2013
Betty Jean "BJ" Mathis, 58, of Covington, passed away November 5, 2013. Betty Jean worked for Waffle House for more than 22 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Joel Draper; and her sister, Earline Faulkner. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Tangila and Ted Bowers, Daisy and Jody Harrison, all of Acworth; son, Charles Henderson of...
Patricia Morrow Martin
Nov 4, 2013
Patricia Morrow Martin of Covington, passed away November 4, 2013, at the age of 83. She was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, in Porterdale, and she enjoyed spending time with her friends. Ms. Martin was preceded in death by her son, Herschel Stokes; parents, Joseph and Ruby (Morris) Morrow; sister, Lois Armistead; and her brothers, Jack...
John F. Hogan
Nov 4, 2013
John F. Hogan of Social Circle, passed away November 4, 2013, at the age of 86. Mr. Hogan was a lifelong resident of Walton County, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, in Social Circle. In addition, he was a member of Dawson Masonic Lodge # 68, also in Social Circle. He retired from the U.S. Department of...
James Douglas Ivey
Nov 3, 2013
James Douglas Ivey of Oxford, passed away November 3, 2013, at the age of 55. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening. Mr. Ivey also enjoyed photography and traveling, especially to the mountains. Survivors include his loving wife, Connie Ivey; daughters, Amy Lynn Ivey and Lesley Jean Ivey;...
Barbara Miller Samples
Oct 31, 2013
Barbara Miller Samples, 78, of Covington, passed away October 31, 2013. She was a former member of Lakewood Heights Baptist Church, in Atlanta. In 1972, Mrs. Samples moved her membership to the First Baptist Church, in Covington, where she taught Sunday School and attended the Lamp Bearers Sunday School Class. Her family was her priority, and while her children were...
Thomas "Td" Bunn
Oct 30, 2013
Thomas "TD" Bunn, 57, of Covington, died October 30, 2013. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at his hunting club, and being around his family and friends. TD was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda (Herrington) Bunn. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Bunn; daughter, Tracy Faulkner of Oxford; granddaughters, Tiffany Faulkner, Brittany Faulkner, Madison Faulkner; great-grandchildren, Jayda Pritchett and Landon...
Mildred Rebecca Robinson
Oct 29, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Rebecca Robinson of Covington, passed away October 29, 2013, at the age of 76. Mrs. Robinson was a people person and had a very nurturing personality. She enjoyed shopping, and loved working in the yard taking care of her flowers. She was loved, and will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Robinson,...
James "Jim" Dial
Oct 25, 2013
James "Jim" Dial, of Covington, passed away October 25, 2013, at the age of 50. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington where he enjoyed passing out bulletins at his special door. Jim loved his family and church family dearly. He was the first special education student to graduate from Newton County High School, and he...
Betty Palmer
Oct 25, 2013
Betty Palmer, of Covington, passed away October 25, 2013, at the age of 73. Mrs. Palmer enjoyed sewing, and she loved to travel. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years, William H. Palmer; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Elaine Palmer, Chris Palmer and his companion, Jill Barnocki; grandsons, Alex Palmer and Jason Meeler; great-grandchildren, Josten Meeler and Savannah Meeler;...
Sandra G. Head
Oct 24, 2013
Sandra G. Head, of Buford, passed away on October 24, 2013, at the age of 68. Mrs. Head was a member of Snapping Shoals United Methodist Church. She worked at RD Head Elementary School where she was known by the children as the "Ice Cream Lady". The children at the school brought much joy to her life, and she brought...
Andy Hand
Oct 18, 2013
Andy Hand, 88, of Conyers, passed away October 18, 2013. Mr. Hand was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly served his country during World War II, and retired after 34 years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, in Loganville. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years...
Lorine Plunkett
Oct 17, 2013
Lorine Plunkett of Covington, passed away October 17, 2013, at the age of 73. Mrs. Plunkett shared her love for music by playing the piano and singing at various churches throughout the years. She loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. She was loved, and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Plunkett was preceded in...
Nan Hollingsworth Franklin
Oct 16, 2013
Nan Hollingsworth Franklin of Covington, passed away October 16, 2013, at the age of 75. Ms. Franklin was born and raised in Covington, and was the captain of her Newton High School basketball team. She never judged others, but instead she accepted them as they were. This led to her creating lifelong, loyal friendships everywhere she lived. Ms. Franklin loved...
Henry John Daniecki
Oct 15, 2013
Henry John Daniecki, 88, of Covington, passed away at his home, October 15, 2013, following a long illness with dementia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served his country as a gunner on the USS McClanahan #615, for three years, during World War II. Mr. Daniecki was born in East Chicago, Indiana, and grew up...
Dale Walter Townson
Oct 13, 2013
Dale Walter Townson of Social Circle passed away October 13, 2013 at Abbey Hospice. He was 63 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Townson loved hunting, fishing, racing, and NASCAR. He also enjoyed traveling to the mountains. Mr. Townson was a member of the Golden Fleece Lodge #6. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Danny Herring
Oct 13, 2013
Danny Herring, 55, of Newborn, passed away October 13, 2013. Danny enjoyed watching horse races, riding his Harley, and was always ready to smoke meats to serve a crowd. He was an exceptional pool player, but above all, he cherished his time with his children. Danny was a man of faith, and loved serving and guiding in the Celebrate Recovery...
Kenneth Bruce May
Oct 7, 2013
Kenneth Bruce May of Covington, passed away October 7, 2013, at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. May. Surviving Kenneth is his mother, Ann Mae (Kirk) May. A Private Memorial Service for Kenneth will be held by his family.
Edward R. Needham
Oct 6, 2013
Edward R. Needham of Covington, passed away October 6, 2013, at the age of 87. Mr. Needham was a talented Chemical Engineer. He taught himself computer programming, and wrote the production tracking software for Beaver Manufacturing Company, which he owned and operated for 43 years. From the time he started the company, in 1971, it has grown every year and...
Frank Julian Davis
Oct 6, 2013
Frank Julian Davis of Oxford, passed away October 6, 2013, at the age of 80. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Covington, the Oxford Lions Club, was presently serving as a City Councilman in Oxford, and was Treasurer of the Oxford Historical Society for many years. He was active in community service projects, and was involved in...
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