Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Baby Alejandro Garcia
Mar 13, 2013
Access RoadBaby Alejandro Garcia, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born March 4, to his loving parents, Juan and Dorothy Garcia. In addition to his parents, Baby Alejandro is survived by his brother, Joel; and his grandparents, Theresa Ann Willcutt, Tommy Wayne Miller, Sara Ramirez, and Alberto Garcia. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 3:00 PM,...
L. B. Rice,
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. L. B. Rice, Jr., of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 85. He worked for Bibb Manufacturing for 25 years as a twister and overseer. After Bibb Manufacturing closed, he was employed by C & D Batteries, then owned and operated L. B. Rice, Jr. and Son Grocery for 15 years, and also worked...
Vera Musgrove George
Mar 12, 2013
Access RoadVera Musgrove George of Conyers, passed away March 12, 2013, at the age of 83. Mrs. George enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and watching Braves baseball, football, and soccer. She loved visiting the mountains. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Arthey (Kitchens) Musgrove; and her...
Dorothy Brumbelow
Mar 11, 2013
Dorothy Brumbelow, 93, of Covington, passed away March 11, 2013. Mrs. Brumbelow loved gardening, was a very good cook, and will always be remembered for her delicious biscuits. She loved her family dearly, and was dedicated to her home. Mrs. Brumbelow was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles H. Davenport and Willie Brumbelow; her parents; sisters, June Poss and...
Daryl Herbert Norman
Mar 10, 2013
Access RoadDaryl Herbert Norman of Covington, passed away March 10, 2013, at the age of 59. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Daryl was a member of High Point Baptist Church; and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and baseball. He is loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher...
Melody Lynn Ingle
Mar 9, 2013
Access RoadMelody Lynn Ingle, 60, of Conyers, began her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on March 9, 2013. She was a teacher and recently retired from the Newton County School System. She was a devout Christian always following God's will for her life and loved to support her husband in his music ministry. Melody loved teaching, reading, taking scenic...
Aileen Bertram
Mar 9, 2013
Aileen Dye, age 93, died peacefully on Saturday, March 9, at the Covington, GA, home of her son, James Robert Bertram. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John F. Bertram, Jr., and James G. (Jack) Dye. Mrs. Dye was born in Corbin, KY, to Samantha Pearl Baker Lawson and James Marion Lawson, both natives of Corbin. Aileen was...
Helen C. Ricks
Mar 6, 2013
Access RoadHelen C. Ricks of Covington, passed away March 6, 2013, at the age of 87. She was born in Griffin, to the late Percy and Rosie (Berry) Christian, was a lifelong resident of the Oak Hill Community, and faithful member of Covington Church of God. Mrs. Ricks enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and baking. She was friendly to everyone and...
Shirley J. Davis
Mar 3, 2013
Access Road Shirley J. Davis, of Covington, passed away March 3, 2013, at the age of 73. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. As a teenager Mrs. Davis worked at H. L. Green Company in Atlanta where she met her husband of 56 years. She was employed by the Newton County Board of Education for 8 years prior...
Robert W. (Sonny) Prince
Mar 1, 2013
Access RoadRobert W. (Sonny) Prince, Jr., of Monticello, passed away March 1, 2013, at the age of 80. Mr. Prince was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors - Lakewood Plant, and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. Mr. Prince was an active member of...
Dianne S. Hudson
Feb 28, 2013
Access Road Dianne S. Hudson, of Covington, passed away February 28, 2013, at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Skinner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hudson. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Robert Beau Hudson; children and their spouses, Rhonda and Johnny, Todd and Kim, Marcia and Billy, Kevin, Peggy and Sean;...
Josephine Canup Savage
Feb 28, 2013
Access RoadJosephine Canup Savage, of Covington, passed away February 28, 2013, at the age of 85. She worked for the Oxford Shirt Plant for 38 years and enjoyed vegetable gardening. Mrs. Savage dearly loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her second family at Lovejoy United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Savage; parents, Virgil and Flossie...
Gus Christian,
Feb 27, 2013
Gus Christian, Jr. passed away February 27, 2013, at his home in Covington. He was 85 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Christian loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, card games, and woodworking. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Mae (Smithwick) Christian, father, Augustus Stovall Christian, and step-mother, Nellie...
Linus Daniel Miller
Feb 26, 2013
Linus Daniel Miller of Conyers, passed away February 26, 2013, at the age of 68. He was a graphic artist, and worked at several local printing shops for the last 40 years. Mr. Miller was a member of the Masonic Lodge, past president of Georgia Highway 20 Coalition, and active in his Homeowners Association. He enjoyed NASCAR and working on...
Rendie "Randi" Fisher Abercrombie
Feb 25, 2013
Access RoadRendie "Randi" Fisher Abercrombie of Covington, passed away February 25, 2013, at the age of 88. Mrs. Abercrombie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the AARP - Chapter 3542, and the Mental Health Association in Newton County. She worked for Bell Bomber Plant, in Detroit, during WWII; before retiring from Rich's after 22 ½ years of employment....
Bobbie Bishop
Feb 24, 2013
Bobbie Bishop of Mansfield, passed away February 24, 2013, at the age of 73. She enjoyed ceramics, knitting, and keeping a clean house. She was co-owner and bookkeeper for Bishop & Bergbower, Inc. Mrs. Bishop was preceded in death by her husband, David Bishop; and her parents, Lee and Bobbie (Canup) Adams. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Austin; son and...
Thelma Owensby Watts
Feb 22, 2013
Access RoadThelma Owensby Watts, of Covington, passed away February 22, 2013, at the age of 61. Ms. Watts was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She enjoyed camping, dancing and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Dempsey and Eva Estelle (Duff) Owensby; sister, Betty Jean (Owensby) Carter; and brother, James William Owensby. ...
Sandy Michelle Cunard
Feb 20, 2013
Floyd Street Sandy Michelle Cunard, better known as "Sunshine", left this earth far too soon on February 20, 2013. She cherished her family and friends dearly and always had a smile that would light up the room. Sandy loved life, and enjoyed spending time with her friends, dancing, singing karaoke, clogging with her group, the Dixie Delights, and she always...
Michael "Mike" Wade Haygood
Feb 20, 2013
Michael "Mike" Wade Haygood of Mansfield died February 20, 2013 at the age of 60. He and his wife, Wanda, have been residents of Jasper County since 1989. A nature lover, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was very artistic and a true hobbyist, having handcrafted birdhouses and walking canes. Mike was described as "the salt of the...
James "Jim" Thompson
Feb 18, 2013
Access RoadJames "Jim" Thompson of Covington, passed away February 18, 2013, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Alton Thompson; two sisters and two brothers.Survivors include his wife, Faye A. Thompson; sons, William S. Thompson of Toledo, OH, Bart Thompson, Vincent Thompson, both of Panama City, FL; step-daughter, Sandra and Craig Stevens of...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
