Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Virginia "Ginger" Pogue
Nov 10, 2012
Access RoadVirginia "Ginger" Pogue, of Covington, passed away November 10, 2012, at the age of 67. She obtained a Master's Degree in Counseling from Liberty University, and was the co-founder of Georgia Association of Play Therapy. She was a 40+ year member of Covington Christian Church, and enjoyed playing the violin, sewing, and quilting. Mrs. Pogue was preceded in death...
Milton Bennett Hancock,
Nov 9, 2012
Access Road Milton Bennett Hancock, Sr., of Covington, passed away November 9, 2012, at the age of 80. Bennett was born November 16, 1931 in Thomaston, Georgia. He served 20 years in the United States Navy; five years on active duty, and his remaining time in the Navy Reserves. He held a L.L.B. degree from Woodrow Wilson Law School. He...
Ralph Abercrombie, Jr.
Nov 8, 2012
Access Road Mr. Ralph Abercrombie, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Abbey Hospice, in Social Circle, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Abercrombie; and his only sister, Angie Abercrombie. He is survived by his loving wife, of 62 years, Rendie "Randi" Fisher Abercrombie of Covington; and their son, Rick...
Daryl Kiser
Nov 7, 2012
Access RoadDaryl Kiser of Buckhead, GA, passed away November 7, 2012, at the age of 63. Daryl attended Lakepoint Community Church, in Eatonton, and loved traveling, woodwork, and spending time on the water. He was owner and operator of Plaza Computers, in Covington. Daryl was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Marie (Patterson) Kiser.Survivors include his loving wife, Jovona...
Pierce Lovett Cline
Nov 3, 2012
Pierce Lovett Cline of Social Circle, passed away peacefully at his home, November 3, 2012, at the age of 85. He died just one day after celebrating his 54th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Margie. Mr. Cline was born in White Plains, GA, to the late J.E. and Eunice (Lovett) Cline, and moved to Oxford when he was eleven...
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...
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