Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jewell Martin
Jan 27, 2013
Access RoadJewell Martin, of Lilburn, passed away on January 27, 2013, at the age of 79. She retired from Southern Bell after more than 42 years of service. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Georgia on June 9, 1974 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker for 6 years. Mr. and Mrs....
Margie Hendrick
Jan 26, 2013
Access Road Margie Hendrick, of Monroe, passed away on January 26, 2013, at the age of 72. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed cooking and traveling to the beach and mountains. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Ray and Frances (Hutchinson) Porter. Survivors include her husband, George Grey...
Helen G. Peterson
Jan 25, 2013
Helen G. Peterson, of Covington and Dunwoody, passed away on January 25, 2013 at the age of 98. Mrs. Peterson worked in retail sales for Davidson's Department store and eventually became a Certified Nursing Assistant and an Ombudsman for area nursing homes. She enjoyed flower gardening and was happily married for 40 years to A. Charles Peterson, who predeceased her. ...
Randy S. Banks
Jan 23, 2013
Randy S. Banks, of Covington, passed away on January 23, 2013, at the age of 49. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha Banks; sister, Deborah Ann Banks; and brothers, William Boyd Banks, Bob Banks, and Tim Banks. Survivors include his...
Andrew "Jack" Walden
Jan 22, 2013
Access RoadAndrew "Jack" Walden of Covington, passed away January 22, 2013, at the age of 84. He was a dedicated father, devoted husband, and loving caretaker to his wife, Leola. Jack loved his family, and enjoyed singing with his wife. He loved flowers, animals, and spending time on his computer. Jack was a retired mail carrier, and a veteran of...
Gloria Faith Diggory
Jan 22, 2013
Access RoadGloria Faith Diggory of Covington, passed away January 22, 2013, at the age of 81. She enjoyed cooking, picnicking with her husband, and rose gardening. Mrs. Diggory loved traveling across the United States, with her husband, in their motorhome. She was a member of First Baptist Church, in Conyers, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Lurline Teagle
Jan 21, 2013
Access RoadLurline Teagle, 85, of Cartersville, GA, quietly passed away January 21, 2013, at her son's home, in Bozeman, MT. Mrs. Teagle was born in Monroe County, GA, to the late Charles Paul and Lucille (Wise) Freeman. She was a 1944 graduate of Mary Person High School, in Forsyth, retired from Atlanta Stove Works, in Atlanta, and was a member...
Kathy Nesbitt Hill
Jan 20, 2013
Access RoadKathy Nesbitt Hill of Covington, died January 20, 2013, at the age of 52. Kathy trained horses, at Breedlove Farms, for the last 15 years. She loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Roth Nesbitt; and her grandparents, Clarence and Emma Garrett. Survivors include...
Terrell Lindsey
Jan 20, 2013
Terrell Lindsey of Covington passed away January 20, 2013 at Benton House. He was 86 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Pauline Lindsey; and brother, Reid Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a very involved member of Porterdale Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, sang in...
Jennie Marie Alesi
Jan 18, 2013
Floyd StreetJennie Alesi passed away January 18, 2013, at the age of 91, at St. Mary's, in Bogart, GA, after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Charles J. Alesi, and granddaughter, Gina Alesi. Ms. Alesi was born in Chicago and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, in the 1960's, where she lived for 45...
Norma J. Travis
Jan 15, 2013
Norma J. Travis of Covington, passed away January 15, 2013, following a long illness. Norma was 80 years old at the time of her death. She and her husband, Glenn, were both active members of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington. She attended college at Brigham Young University, in Ogden, UT, Sul Ross State University, in Alpine, TX, and...
Dennis Wilson
Jan 15, 2013
Dennis Wilson of Covington, formerly of Apopka, FL, passed away January 15, 2013, at the age of 64. Dennis was a musician, and also served as a Mason and Shriner. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Wilson of Savannah, TN; sister, Beverly Wilson Miller of Montgomery, AL; brothers and sister-in-law, Tony and Reba Wilson of Covington, Dana Tracy Wilson...
Grady Loyless,
Jan 14, 2013
Access RoadGrady Loyless, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 14, 2013, at the age of 89. Mr. Loyless was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, and watching wrestling. Survivors include his fiancé, Marjorie Story; daughters, Patricia Morris, Diane Catchings, all of Covington, Shirley Shaw of...
James V. Cartledge
Jan 13, 2013
James V. Cartledge of Conyers passed away January 13, 2013 at At Home Hospice in Conyers. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Keith Cartledge, parents, Joseph H. and Lola May (Chapman) Cartledge; and brother Groves Cartledge. Mr. Cartledge served six times as Commander of American...
George Harold Traylor
Jan 13, 2013
Access RoadGeorge Harold Traylor, of Covington, passed away on January 13, 2013, at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service where he retired after 33 years of service. He...
Pat Middlebrooks
Jan 10, 2013
Access Road Pat Middlebrooks, of Covington, passed away on January 10, 2013, at the age of 56. Pat was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She worked for the Bank of Covington for 17 years and National Auto Lock for 10 years. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. Pat enjoyed reading and traveling,...
Merle Hays Prosser
Jan 10, 2013
Access RoadMerle Hays Prosser of Mansfield, passed away January 10, 2013, at the age of 96. She was a member of Luther Hays Presbyterian, in Hayston, both named after her forbears. Mrs. Prosser and her husband, Anson, owned and operated Prosser Variety Store, in Mansfield, for over 25 years. She enjoyed reading, writing, solving crossword puzzles, meeting new people, and...
Mary Kitchens Lassiter
Jan 9, 2013
Access RoadMary Kitchens Lassiter, 86, of Covington, passed away January 9, 2013, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living, in Gainesville. Mary was born September 25, 1926, in Newton County, to Thomas Watson and Genie Strickland Kitchens. A dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, Mary loved cooking and taking care of her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James William...
Marian Eloise "Weesie" Davis
Jan 6, 2013
Access RoadMrs. Marian Eloise "Weesie" Davis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, died peacefully on January 6, 2013. Eloise Davis was born June 3, 1928 to Carl and Lois Cogburn in Marietta Georgia. Eloise is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, COL (Ret) Harry Q. Davis, Jr.; their children, Nancy Harvill and Quigg Davis; grandchildren, Nate Harvill,...
Annlouise Norris
Jan 5, 2013
Access RoadAnnlouise Norris of Conyers, passed away January 5, 2013, at the age of 90. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, in Conyers. Annlouise enjoyed collecting Colonial period artifacts, and meeting new people. Once you became friends with Annlouise, she would consider you a friend for life! Annlouise lived in the same neighborhood, for more than 20 years,...
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