Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jackson Ryder Cargile
Oct 30, 2012
Jackson Ryder Cargile, infant son of Brittany Cargile, passed away October 30, 2012. Little Jackson is survived by his mother, Brittany Cargile; grandmother, Stephanie Cargile, both of Covington; grandfather, Angel Haya of Tampa, FL; great-grandmother, Iona Cargile of Covington; great-grandfather, Ray Cargile of Covington; aunt, Lindsey Terrell; cousins, Christian Terrell and Wyatt Terrell, all of Covington. Funeral Services for Little...
Jack James
Oct 28, 2012
Access RoadJack James of Jersey, GA, passed away October 28, 2012, at the age of 91. He was a Sergeant of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during World War II. Mr. James retired from Southern Bell after 38 years of dedicated service, and taught Sunday School at North Atlanta Baptist Church for 15 years. He enjoyed...
Mary C. Capps
Oct 26, 2012
Access Road Mary C. Capps of Covington, passed away October 26, 2012, at the age of 86. Mrs. Capps was one of the earliest members of The Baptist Tabernacle. She served as treasurer from shortly after the church began until the new church, at its present location, was completed. She worked as a beautician for over 30 years and was...
Jim Robbins
Oct 25, 2012
Jim Robbins of Mansfield, passed away October 25, 2012, at the age of 71. Mr. Robbins was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and also a faithful member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He ran the Bear Creek Marina Country Store, on Jackson Lake, for several years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Robbins; brothers-in-law, David Tison, Ed...
David Diggory
Oct 24, 2012
Access RoadDavid Diggory of Covington, passed away October 24, 2012, at the age of 80. Mr. Diggory constructed a boat, and often traveled, with his family, to Catalina Island off the coast of California. In addition, he loved traveling across the United States, in his motorhome, with the love of his life. Mr. Diggory was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Floyd Cole
Oct 21, 2012
Access RoadFloyd Cole went to his heavenly home on October 21, 2012, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Pearl (Hatcher) Cole. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Cole; children and spouses, Mike Cole of Mansfield, David and Kathy Cole of Monticello, Ann and Jimmy Oliver of Tucker, Marie and Tony Crowe of...
Diane N. Busbee
Oct 21, 2012
Access RoadJesus called and Mama answered! Diane N. Busbee of Covington, passed away October 21, 2012, at the age of 80. Mrs. Busbee was a member of St. John's Baptist Church, in Decatur, and former member of Community Baptist Church, in Henry County. She was a very active church member, but also enjoyed attending other churches in her neighborhood. On...
Randall Allen
Oct 21, 2012
Randall Allen of Oxford passed away October 21, 2012. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his father, James Melvin Allen. He loved hunting and fishing, all types of sports, and was an avid collector of anything. He enjoyed gardening, joking around, and was known to be very...
Doug White
Oct 21, 2012
Access RoadDoug White of Covington, died October 21, 2012, at the age of 54. In his early years, Doug worked in construction and as a technician, but for the last 20+ years, his passion was Kingdom work. He loved and supported both Scripturally Sound Prison Ministry and The Church at Covington, where he was affectionately known as "Pastor Dog". He...
George Ronald Sammons
Oct 20, 2012
Access Road George Ronald Sammons, of Covington, passed away on October 20, 2012, at the age of 76. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Covington Church of Christ. In his younger years he was active with the Explorer Scouts. Ron loved his family. He was also an animal lover and...
Margaret Frances Henry
Oct 20, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Henry of Covington passed away October 20, 2012 at Newton Medical Center. She was 85 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, C. Hudson Henry; parents, John Virgil and Gordie Mae (Burch) Norwood; and sisters, Jimmy Lou Gibbs and Rachel Coody. Mrs. Henry loved her family. She...
James Henry King
Oct 19, 2012
Access Road James Henry King, of Newborn, passed away on October 19, 2012, at the age of 68. He worked for Crystal Farms for 25 years. Mr. King loved gardening, hunting, and being outside. He loved his family and was a very loving father and husband. He also loved his grandchildren dearly. Mr. King was preceded in death by his...
Ollie Mae Morrell
Oct 19, 2012
Access Road Ollie Mae Morrell, of Covington, passed away on October 19, 2012, at the age of 91. Mrs. Morrell enjoyed sewing and loved flowers. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was the oldest member of Higher Praise Tabernacle. Mrs. Morrell was preceded in death by her husband John Daniel...
Robert Lee Hartline
Oct 10, 2012
Access Road Robert Lee Hartline, of Covington, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2012. His family cherished the 73 years they had with him. Mr. Hartline was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 39 years. He was a devoted family man. He loved his wife and son. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Patricia June Woodruff Batchelor
Oct 10, 2012
Patricia June Woodruff Batchelor of Covington, formerly of Atlanta, died Wednesday October 10, 2012. Pat was born June 28 1941, in Atlanta, to Terry Woodruff and Daisy Mae (Hopkins) Woodruff. She grew up with her sister, Buna, and brothers, T.J., Jerry, and Harold. The love they learned for each other as children lasted a lifetime. On August 29,1970, Pat was...
Wilbur Princie Ogden
Oct 10, 2012
Wilbur Princie Ogden of Tignall, passed away October 10, 2012, at the age of 78. Mr. Ogden enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and working on the farm. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie (McLeod) Ogden; and his parents, Princie William and Ella (Duplicia)...
George Lawrence Mitcham
Oct 9, 2012
Access RoadGeorge Lawrence Mitcham of Conyers, passed away October 9, 2012, at the age of 88. Mr. Mitcham was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country proudly during World War II. He worked his entire career for John Deere Company, and retired after 34 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques. Mr. Mitcham loved his...
Inez Phillips Bowen
Oct 9, 2012
Inez Phillips Bowen, 88, of Covington, died October 9, 2012. The daughter of the late Oscar and Omie McCart Phillips of Porterdale, Georgia, Mrs. Bowen was a direct descendant of Noah Phillips who established the first textile mill in Newton County at Cedar Shoals (now Porterdale). She was an avid golfer, owned and operated a hair salon in Covington for...
William "Billy" Williams
Oct 9, 2012
Access RoadWilliam "Billy" Williams of Oxford passed away October 9, 2012 at Newton Medical Center. He was 75 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn (Armistead) Williams; parents, Mary Ethel (Jones) and Benjamin Haygood Williams; and brother, Gene Williams. He loved fishing, hunting, and was...
Eric Noel Nichols
Oct 8, 2012
Access RoadEric Noel Nichols of Covington, passed away October 8, 2012, at the age of 78. He enjoyed traveling to England and Jamaica to visit his family and friends. Mr. Nichols loved his family, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lee Mary Jones; his father, Austin Norland Nichols; and three...
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