Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Virginia Price (Jenny) Durden
Oct 5, 2013
Virginia (Jenny) Price Durden, 87, of Covington, passed away October 5, 2013. Mrs. Durden was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington. She was a native of Monticello, where she was a star basketball player in high school. She lived in Covington for the past 58 years. She attended Mercer University, and retired from Ace Hardware Distribution Center...
Samuel Virgil Herring
Oct 5, 2013
Samuel Virgil Herring of Covington, passed away October 5, 2013, at the age of 69. Mr. Herring was a faithful member of Living Way Worship Center, in Covington. He had a desire to reach lost souls, and considered it a blessing to be a part of a Care Pastor Ministry. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding his bike, was an...
Baby Boy Aaron Joel Morgan
Oct 4, 2013
Baby Boy Aaron Joel Morgan of Covington, went to be with his Heavenly Father, October 4, 2013. He was loved dearly by his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mommy and daddy, Loni Amanda Morgan and Pablo Enrique Bonola-Ramirez; father, Esteban Idelfonso-Maximo; brother, J.R.; maternal grandparents, Joel and Vicki Morgan, all of Covington; paternal grandmother,...
Betty Jean Bennett
Oct 1, 2013
Betty Jean Bennett of Covington, passed away October 1, 2013, at the age of 78. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church; and enjoyed listening to televangelists, Jeff Lyles and Arnold Murray. She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, and watching hummingbirds; but most of all she enjoyed reading her Bible. Mrs. Bennett enjoyed traveling to the mountains and the...
Carrie Inez Wilson
Sep 27, 2013
Carrie Inez Wilson, of Covington, passed away September 27, 2013, at the age of 91. She devoted her life to her family and her God. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Newton Baptist Church and the Ambassadors Sunday School Class. She enjoyed cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, tending to her flowers and writing. A fabulous cook, she was famous for her...
Richard J. Katenkamp
Sep 22, 2013
Richard J. Katenkamp of Covington, passed away September 22, 2013, at the age of 81. Mr. Katenkamp was a commercial draftsman for 50 years. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and also served in the Naval Reserve. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed the holidays and spending time with his...
W.K. Lunsford
Sep 22, 2013
W.K. Lunsford, Jr., of Covington, passed away September 22, 2013, at the age of 90. Mr. Lunsford was a decorated veteran of the United States Army Air Force, served his country during World War II, and completed more than 35 combat missions over Europe. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Covington, but had attended Covington First...
Charles Williams
Sep 21, 2013
Charles Williams of Oakwood, Georgia, formerly of Covington, passed away September 21, 2013, at the age of 68. Mr. Williams worked for Lithonia Lighting for 20 years. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed working in his yard and collecting coins. He was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Marie...
Edwin "Red" Davis
Sep 21, 2013
Edwin "Red" Davis of Covington, passed away September 21, 2013, at the age of 63. Mr. Davis loved his family dearly. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outside and riding in his truck. He also loved going to Arrowhatchee Plantation and feeding the donkey, Jack. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa (Layson) Davis; parents, Robert Lloyd and...
Mary Claire Whitmer
Sep 21, 2013
Mary Claire Whitmer, a resident of Redan for 45 years, passed away September 21, 2013 at the age of 79. She loved her family dearly and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Whitmer was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Donald Lee Whitmer. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tony...
Michael David Roberds
Sep 19, 2013
A remembrance service for Michael David Roberds will be held Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Floyd Street Grief Management Center (3134 Floyd Street) at 6:30pm. This service is open to anyone who knew and loved this young man and will be a casual and unscripted event encouraging the open and honest sharing of memories and emotions surrounding his life...
Barbara Rachel Shepherd Johnson
Sep 15, 2013
Barbara Rachel Shepherd Johnson of Covington, passed away September 15, 2013, at the age of 77. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Presbyterian Church, in Covington, for more than 50 years. Her dedication to her church included serving as an Elder, participating with the Circle Lady Bible Study, and working with the finance committee. She enjoyed cooking and loved...
Kathleen Carter Johnson
Sep 15, 2013
The family of Etha Kathleen (Wilson) Carter Johnson announces the permanent relocation of the "Happy House"! Born December 4, 1915, in Walton County, GA, Kathleen celebrated her heavenly flight at the age of 97 on September 15, 2013. A lady of great faith, she was an active member of Porterdale Baptist Church in her early years and has been a...
Sterling Burney
Sep 12, 2013
Sterling Burney, of Covington, GA, passed away September 12, 2013, at the age of 77. Mr. Burney was a member of Almon Baptist Church for 54 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Burney was a loving father and friend and enjoyed gardening and traveling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Essie...
Jack Davis
Sep 11, 2013
Jack Davis, Jr., of Covington, passed away September 11, 2013, at the age of 67. He owned and operated LCS Lawn Service. Jack enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating on the lake, and camping in the front yard. He loved spending time with his kids, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Jimmy Ray Payne
Sep 10, 2013
Jimmy Ray Payne of Covington, passed away September 10, 2013, at the age of 79. Mr. Payne was born, in Porterdale, to the late Ardell and Eva (Jones) Payne. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gussie Lou (Ivy) Payne; and his brother, Ardell Payne, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Berthalene (Vaughn) Payne; children and their spouses, Rhonda...
David Lee King
Sep 9, 2013
David Lee King, Sr., 60, of Covington, passed away September 9, 2013. David was a mighty man of God, and served Him as an evangelist, lead guitar player, and singer. He was never one to say anything negative about anyone, and was always there when his friends and family needed him. David loved his family dearly, and enjoyed making memories...
Gertrude (Pat) Ricci
Sep 9, 2013
Gertrude (Pat) Ricci, 93, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away September 9, 2013. Mrs. Ricci was an animal lover, had a witty and humorous personality, and others always enjoyed being around her. While living in New York, she was a Buffalo Bill's fan, but after moving to Georgia she cheered for the Atlanta Falcons! Mrs. Ricci was preceded in death by...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Jones Wood
Sep 7, 2013
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Jones Wood of Covington, passed away September 7, 2013 at her daughter's home in Cumming. She was 70 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Wood was a loving wife and mother who loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. It could be said she was a full-time grandmother. She was a member of Covington First United...
Rev. James L. "Jimmy" Edwards
Sep 6, 2013
Rev. James "Jimmy" Edwards, of Covington, passed away September 6, 2013, at the age of 81. Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He exhibited a quality of unconditional love that is admirable while caring for his beloved wife, Betty. He loved all of the churches he pastored and attended. He pastored Canaan Baptist, Mt. Zion two different times...
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