Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Lorene Darby Rollins
Jun 10, 2013
Lorene Darby Rollins of Covington passed away June 10, 2013 at Riverside Health Care Center. She was 99 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Rollins loved playing cards, and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilmer Chambers, Harvey...
Roy Benson Lane,
Jun 6, 2013
Roy Benson Lane, Sr., of Porterdale, passed away June 6, 2013, at the age of 64. Daddy Roy, as he was affectionately known as, loved spending time with his family, fishing, playing his guitar and singing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred B. Lane and Fairy Bell (Garner) Lane Newman; and his sisters, Patsy Allen and Kay...
Jennifer Seago Burkhalter
Jun 6, 2013
Access RoadJennifer Seago Burkhalter of Covington, passed away June 4, 2013, at the age of 45. Jennifer was a member of Zion Baptist Church, in Covington. She worked as a Special Needs teacher, for Rockdale County School System, for 21 years, and was loved and respected by her students and fellow teachers. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and traveling to the...
Jennifer Seago Burkhalter
Jun 4, 2013
Jennifer Seago Burkhalter of Covington, passed away June 4, 2013, at the age of 45. Jennifer was a member of Zion Baptist Church, in Covington. She worked as a Special Needs teacher, for Rockdale County School System, for 21 years, and was loved and respected by her students and fellow teachers. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and traveling to the beach;...
James Godfrey "Jimmy" Duvall
Jun 4, 2013
James Godfrey (Jimmy) Duvall, 67, of Conyers, passed away June 4, 2013. Jimmy loved fishing, singing, collecting model cars, and traveling - especially to Florida and the Mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Godfrey and Mamie Sue (Hegwood) Duvall. Survivors include his sons, James Kevin Duvall of Covington, William Kenneth Duvall of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Leslie...
James Ray Montgomery
Jun 2, 2013
Access RoadMr. James Ray Montgomery, 74, of Covington, departed this life, Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Newton Medical Center, with his family by his side. The son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James Dorsey Montgomery, he was born in Oconee County, September 10, 1938. Ray retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. Ray was a wonderful...
Doris T. Williams
May 30, 2013
Mrs. Doris T. Williams of Oxford, passed away May 30, 2013, at the age of 86. Mrs. Williams was an active member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, and enjoyed working with the youth at her church and both the local girl scouts and boys scouts. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and often participated in different...
Gloria Stapp
May 28, 2013
Gloria Stapp of Monticello, passed away May 28, 2013, at the age of 60. Gloria loved reading, and especially enjoyed reading her Bible. She was a very intelligent woman, always had an open door, and was willing to help anyone. Gloria never met a stranger, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death...
Violet A. Marchman
May 26, 2013
Violet A. Marchman, of Covington, passed away May 26, 2013 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Taylor Marchman. Vicki was born in Armuchee, Georgia and attended high school and college at Berry College where she met Percy. She is survived by 2 siblings, Jerry & Carolyn Stewart and June & Cal Norman;...
John William (Billy) Moate
May 25, 2013
John William "Billy" Moate, most recently of Monroe, formerly of Covington, died May 25, 2013, at the age of 57. He was a native and longtime resident of Newton County. Billy loved the Lord, and enjoyed spending time with his family and being Papa to his grandchildren. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his...
Terry Dean Coker
May 24, 2013
Access RoadTerry Dean Coker of Covington passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at Southern Regional Hospital. He was 54 years of age at the time of his death. Terry was employed as a technician at Durkopp Adler American, Inc. in Norcross. Born August 10, 1958, in the Jersey Community, Terry was an avid biker whose mechanical ability was a hobby...
Don Herron
May 23, 2013
Don Herron, of Covington, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the age of 63. He enjoyed working in the yard, attending car shows, and going to the beach with his family. A United States Army Veteran, he served his country in Vietnam. Don was a wonderful husband, father and proud grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Willie James Frazier
May 20, 2013
Access RoadWillie James Frazier, of McDonough, GA, passed away May 20, 2013, at the age of 74. One of thirteen children, he was born March 21, 1939, in Wetumpka, AL, to Leslie and Vinnie Frazier. He was a truck driver for over 20 years and enjoyed traveling the open road. It was often he would say he did not like...
Barbara Mull Norman
May 20, 2013
Access RoadBarbara Mull Norman of Covington, passed away May 20, 2013, at the age 61. Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her father, Hoyt Mull.Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Jerry Norman; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Jeff Bailey; mother, Mary (Satterfield) Mull; sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Ted Cleary; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Richard Shue; and...
Lloyd Madison Lyda,
May 19, 2013
Lloyd Madison Lyda, Jr., "Butch", of Oxford, passed away May 19, 2013, at the age of 68. He loved spending time outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, rock hunting, and collecting coins. He was loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his son, Lloyd "Bo" Lyda; and his parents, Lloyd...
Barbara Shannon Henry
May 17, 2013
Barbara Shannon Henry of Covington, passed away May 17, 2013 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville. She was 73 years of age at the time of her death. When she was younger she enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains. Mrs. Henry was part of the Card Ministry at Newton Baptist Church, where she was a member. She loved...
Virginia "Jeanette" Mcdaniel Mcswain
May 16, 2013
Virginia "Jeanette" McDaniel McSwain, of Conyers, Georgia (originally from St. Augustine, Florida) went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2013, at the age of 83, after an extended illness. Jeanette was an active member of her church, enjoyed reading the Bible, and teaching Sunday School. Jeanette was a true Christian in knowledge and example. Jeanette was a...
Barbara R. Mote
May 15, 2013
Access RoadBarbara R. Mote of Covington, passed away May 15, 2013, at the age of 77. She enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors, working in her yard, taking walks, and watching the Atlanta Braves. Barbara also enjoyed arts and crafts; she was a talented painter and an excellent cook. Barbara was a quiet, strong-willed, and independent woman who always believed she...
Stephen Michael Williams
May 14, 2013
Access RoadStephen Michael Williams, of Covington, died May 14, 2013, at the age of 59. Stephen grew up in Lithonia and was a 1972 graduate of Lithonia High School where he played basketball. He was a dedicated employee of Georgia Power for over 30 years and also worked at his father's sawmill. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and often...
Allan Brannon
May 12, 2013
Access RoadAllan Brannon of Conyers, passed away May 12, 2013, at the age of 76. Mr. Brannon was the first baby born in Techwood Homes, in Atlanta, and as a typical downtown Atlanta resident - he loved the Varsity! He was a devoted employee, of Atlantic Steel, and retired after 49 years of service. He loved visiting Daytona Beach and...
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