Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
"Chris" Christopher Charles Campbell
Jul 19, 2013
"Chris" Christopher Charles Campbell, of Covington, passed away on July 19, 2013, at the age of 29. Chris was a very generous person; he would give anyone in need the shirt off his back. He dearly loved his family and loved to make people laugh and smile. Survivors include his wife, Mandy Campbell; parents, Don and Susan Campbell; brother and...
Carol Victoria Yearout
Jul 18, 2013
Carol Victoria Yearout, of Newborn, passed away on July 18, 2013, at the age of 65. Mrs. Yearout dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed scrapbooking, card making and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her father, Lt. Col. Raymond Britton, and her mother, Annie Laurie Britton. Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years,...
Jessie Marion Floyd
Jul 13, 2013
Jessie Marion Floyd, of Covington, passed away on July 13, 2013, at the age of 81. Mrs. Floyd married her husband, Harold in 1953. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and collecting dolls and angels. She loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Floyd; and her parents, John Liss...
Cheryl Ann Miles Roberts
Jul 13, 2013
Cheryl Ann Miles Roberts, of Covington, passed away July 13, 2013, at the age of 64. Mrs. Roberts loved her family and her dogs Mac and Maggie. She enjoyed gardening and traveling to the beach and National Parks. She also enjoyed reading, especially her Bible. Mrs. Roberts worked with her husband in the dental field for over 30 years. She...
Nancy H. Crenshaw
Jul 10, 2013
Nancy H. Crenshaw, 80, of Covington, passed away July 10, 2013. Mrs. Crenshaw was born in Cleveland, OH, as the only child of Wilbur and Annette Hutson. She was a 1949 graduate of North Fulton High School in Atlanta; and in 1950, she married her first husband with which she had her three daughters. When her husband abandoned her and...
Grace Virginia Jones Tatum
Jul 2, 2013
Grace Virginia Jones Tatum, of Conyers, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the age of 92 3/4. "Mama Grace," as she was affectionately known, was born September 20, 1920 at her family's home place in Washington County, Georgia. She graduated from Haralson High School and then attended beautician school in Macon where she became a licensed cosmetologist- both tremendous accomplishments...
Howard Lee "Pee Wee" Barnes
Jul 2, 2013
Howard Lee "Pee Wee" Barnes, 87, of Conyers, passed away at his home July 2, 2013. Pee Wee, as he was lovingly known, was born in Porterdale to the late Levi and Ruby (Thompson) Barnes. After graduating from North Georgia Technical College, he and his beloved wife, Vivian, worked together for many years building a jewelry business, now known as...
Ralph G. Heffington
Jun 29, 2013
Ralph G. Heffington, of Loganville, passed away June 29, 2013, at the age of 74. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed being outside, playing golf and fishing. Mr. Heffington also enjoyed spending time with his church family and building things with his hands. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Heffington; parents, Wesley J. and Hattie Heffington;...
Doris C. Pearson
Jun 27, 2013
Doris C. Pearson of Decatur, formerly of Covington, passed away June 27, 2013, at the age of 83. She was a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church, in McDonough. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Pearson, Sr.; parents, Everitt Oliver and Cassie (Martin) Cofer; and her brothers, Oliver Aaron Cofer and Edward Lamar...
Larry Glenn Scarborough
Jun 26, 2013
Larry Glenn Scarborough, of Dallas, passed away June 26, 2013, at the age of 65. Mr. Scarborough was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country during the Vietnam War. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, playing his guitar, and being outside to watch storms when it...
Albert Harvey Handley
Jun 25, 2013
Albert Harvey Handley, Jr., of Newborn, passed away June 25, 2013, at the age of 88. A Memorial Service for Mr. Handley will be held at a later date.
Pansy Mae Mitchell
Jun 22, 2013
Pansy Mae Mitchell, of Covington, passed away June 22, 2013, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her husband, of 66 years, Roy H. Mitchell, Sr. of Covington; children and their spouses, Vivian Irene Watson of Covington, GA, Robert H. and Linda Mitchell of Mendota, VA, Roy H., Jr....
Elizabeth Jenkins Piper
Jun 21, 2013
Elizabeth Jenkins Piper, of Covington, passed away June 21, 2013, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Piper; daughters, Vickie Forrester, Linda Tatum; son, Jimmy Piper; and parents, James and Vera Jenkins. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Lester of Covington, Brenda O'Kelley of Conyers; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jean Jenkins of Covington;...
Wiley D. Wilson,
Jun 19, 2013
Access RoadWiley D. Wilson, Jr., of Oxford, passed away June 19, 2013, at the age of 84. Mr. Wilson enjoyed car racing, wood working, and traveling to both the beach and the mountains. He was a devoted husband, father, Papa and brother. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Wilson was preceded...
Calvin Homer Worley
Jun 18, 2013
Access RoadCalvin Homer Worley of Covington, made his journey to his heavenly home, June 18, 2013, at the age of 64. As a Marine Staff Sergeant, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather that cherished his family above all else. Mr. Worley was preceded in death by his parents, Percy...
Johnny Lee Harper
Jun 18, 2013
Floyd StreetJohnny Lee Harper, Sr., of Newborn, passed away June 18, 2013, at the age of 76. Mr. Harper enjoyed dancing, gambling and playing the lottery. He loved life, and cherished his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae (Ralston) Harper; and his parents, Earl and Sara Lee (Christian) Harper. Survivors include his children and...
Sally "Sandy" Anne King Pitts
Jun 17, 2013
Sally "Sandy" Anne King Pitts, 69, of Conyers, passed away peacefully at her home, June 17, 2013. Sandy lived life to the fullest the past two years despite the recurrence of cancer. Sandy was a faithful member of The Church of the Good Shepherd, where she actively participated with the Daughters of the King and Altar Guild. She also served...
James Alonzo Alexander
Jun 14, 2013
Mr. James Alonzo Alexander, Sr., 77, of Conyers, Georgia, departed this life unexpectedly Friday, June 14, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital. Jim was a great leader, businessman, husband, father, and friend. For 42 years he was in the insurance business and founded Alexander Underwriters General Agency in 1974. He later formed two insurance companies. Jim made many friends in the insurance...
Patricia Garrett Haymore
Jun 10, 2013
Patricia Garrett Haymore was born August 18, 1937 to George Coleman Garrett, Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Garrett at her family's home in Warrenton, Georgia. Pat enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up in a small town where everyone knew you and your family. She was a cheerleader, played basketball and tennis, and sang solo and in the trio at literary events....
Mary Nell Reynolds
Jun 10, 2013
Mary Nell Reynolds of Covington passed away June 10, 2013 at Social Circle Nursing and Rehab. She was 86 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Reynolds was a long-time resident of Covington and was retired from Beaver Manufacturing in Mansfield. She enjoyed dancing, music, and making trips to Daytona Beach and the mountains. She was of...
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