Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Jennifer Michelle Kelly
Feb 14, 2013
Access Road Jennifer Michelle Kelly, of Stockbridge, passed away February 14, 2013, at the age of 42. She was a loving mother, sister, and daughter. She enjoyed reading and going to the beach. Survivors include her husband, Tim Kelly of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Haley Giles of Covington; father, James L. (Jim) Atkins, also of Covington; mother and...
Donald Justin Barnes
Feb 14, 2013
Donald Justin Barnes of Covington, passed away February 14, 2013, at the age of 27. He graduated from Rockdale High School in 2003. Justin enjoyed playing football, but most of all, baseball. He loved NASCAR and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Barnes; daughter, Heaven Marie Barnes; step-sons, Jadon and Casey Martin; mother and step-father, Mary...
Dalphner Elease Mitchell
Feb 13, 2013
Access RoadDalphner Elease Mitchell of Oxford, passed away February 13, 2013, at the age of 87. Mrs. Mitchell always enjoyed working, especially her part-time job at Chick-fil-A. She cherished her family dearly, and loved taking care of her grandchildren. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Mitchell; daughter, Martha Kate Edmondson; son, William Douglas Mitchell; and...
Mattie Louise Whitener
Feb 12, 2013
Access RoadMattie Louise Whitener, 72, of Porterdale, passed away February 12, 2013. Mrs. Whitener was a member of Grace Baptist Church, in Porterdale. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, sewing, and quilting. She loved her family and her grandchildren dearly. Mrs. Whitener was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whitener; and her parents, Henry and Elmyra (Daughtery) Whitener.Survivors include...
Jack Pace
Feb 11, 2013
Jack Pace of Oxford passed away February 11, 2013 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Pace enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR races, and playing with RC cars. He was a fix-it man and will be remembered as a dedicated family man. Mr. Pace was preceded in death...
Betty F. Stanford
Feb 11, 2013
Access RoadBetty F. Stanford of Conyers, passed away February 11, 2013, at the age of 84. Mrs. Stanford worked for Indian Creek Baptist Church in the children's department, and she worked for her husband in his chiropractic business. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and traveling; and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Mrs....
Billy A. Lindsey
Feb 11, 2013
Billy A. Lindsey passed away February 11, 2013 at his home in Covington. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife Frances C. Lindsey; parents, Chester Dean and Mary Pauline (Culberth) Lindsey; brothers, Reid Lindsey, and Terrell Lindsey; brother-in-law, Sonny Coady. Mr. Lindsey was a NASCAR fan,...
Mary Annette Durden
Feb 10, 2013
Mary Annette Durden passed away February 10, 2013 at her home in Sparta, GA. She was 75 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Durden enjoyed having and going to yard sales, working in her flower garden, and watching Nascar. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many....
Charlene Merritt
Feb 9, 2013
Access RoadMs. Charlene Merritt of Conyers, passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2013, at the age of 63. Ms. Merritt, along with her parents, operated The Forks BBQ Restaurant for over 20 years. Once the restaurant closed, she was employed by the Suburban Lodge, in Conyers. Ms. Merritt enjoyed spending time with her nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was loved, and...
Richard A. Branham
Feb 7, 2013
Richard A. Branham, Sr. age 87 of Mount Dora, FL, passed away February 7, 2013. He was born October 31, 1925 in Atlanta, GA to Verlyn and Frances Branham. Mr. Branham was a Korean Conflict and WWII Navy Veteran. He was a very active life member of both Sons of Confederate Veterans Jacob Summerlin Camp 1516 and B.P.O.E. Orlando and...
Robert Eugene Hildebrandt
Feb 5, 2013
Robert Eugene Hildebrandt passed away February 5, 2013 at his home in Oxford. He was 64 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Hildebrandt enjoyed traveling, home remodeling, gardening and working on old cars. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, special friend to Dorothy Hewell, and a friend to many. Mr. Hildebrandt was preceded in...
Arnold Hyde
Feb 5, 2013
Arnold Hyde of Monticello passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 83. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an Elementary School Principal for the Atlanta Public School System for 30 + years. Mr. Hyde was a church pianist at many churches, most recently, Turner United Methodist Church in...
Peggy Berry Wells
Feb 5, 2013
Peggy Berry Wells was born December 19, 1931 and died February 5, 2013. A native of Covingon, GA, Peggy was the daughter of the late John L. and Lennie K. Berry also lifetime residents of Covington, GA. A graduate of Georgia State College for Women, now known as Georgia College and State University, Peggy spent her life caring for her...
Joseph M. Isom
Feb 4, 2013
Joseph M. Isom was born January 29, 1923 and died February 4, 2013. A native of Taft, Lincoln County, Tennessee, Mr. Isom was the son of the late Athol Isom and Mildred Commons Isom. A graduate of Blanche High School, Lincoln County, TN, he was a Georgia resident since 1961, in Newton County since 1978. With two sons he started...
Nickolas David Ries
Feb 4, 2013
Access RoadNickolas David Ries, age 6, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at his home. Nickolas will be remembered as a special boy, and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving parents, David and Kristina Ries; brother, Cameron Allen; sister, Brianna Ries; paternal grandmother, Frieda Ries; maternal grandparents, Pam Montgomery and Shannon Black;...
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