Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Floyd Eugene Robertson,
Aug 14, 2012
Access RoadFloyd Eugene Robertson, Sr., passed away August 14, 2012, at the age of 75. Mr. Robertson was a member of Harvest Baptist Church and active in the Men's Senior Adult Sunday School Class and Harvest Senior Group. He volunteered for the food ministry at the church. He served with United States Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Robertson...
James William (Bill) Lassiter
Aug 12, 2012
Access RoadDr. James William (Bill) Lassiter, 92, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living, in Gainesville, GA. He was born May 28, 1920, in Covington, to the late Elwood Gray and Georgia (Salter) Lassiter. Dr. Lassiter graduated from Covington High School and received his bachelor's degree in animal husbandry from the University of Georgia...
James V. Harper
Aug 9, 2012
Access RoadJames V. Harper of Oxford, passed away August 9, 2012, at the age of 69. "Buddy", or "Fats", as he was often called, worked for Lithonia Lighting for more than 35 years, as well as a sub-contractor with AT&T for 10 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Mr. Harper loved his family, and always enjoyed their family cookouts....
Mike Lowe
Aug 8, 2012
Mike Lowe of Oxford, passed away August 8, 2012, at the age of 50. Mike was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as an electronic technician, for Atlanta Repair Depot, for more than 25 years. He was a Ham Radio Operator, and loved working on electronics even as a hobby. He enjoyed camping and watching the History...
Barbara Annette Aiken
Aug 5, 2012
Barbara Annette Aiken died peacefully with her family at her side on August 5, 2012. She was born in Jackson, GA, on October 18, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Greer of Jackson. In 1949 she married William Roy Aiken, Jr., of Covington. He predeceased her in 2011. She was also predeceased by her daughter,...
Tammy Pauline Roper Dvorak
Aug 2, 2012
Tammy Pauline Roper Dvorak of Oxford, passed away August 2, 2012, after complications during surgery. She was 42 years old at the time of her death. Tammy served Covington and Newton County as an emergency dispatcher for four years. Her main interest was being a mother, and it saddens us that Tammy left so soon. She is loved, and will...
Melvin R. Whaley
Jul 31, 2012
Access RoadMelvin R. Whaley of Covington, passed away July 31, 2012, at the age of 71. Mr. Whaley was a veteran of the United States Army, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked for Mobil Chemical for 25 years, before retiring as a supervisor at the age of 54. He enjoyed NASCAR, golf, and wrestling. Mr. Whaley...
Rita Labowicz
Jul 29, 2012
Rita Labowicz Rita Labowicz passed away July 29, 2012, at her home in Covington. She was 56 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Labowicz was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Hinman, and a brother, Joseph Hunt. She loved to spend time with her grandson, Christopher. She also enjoyed spending time with her...
Hazel Simons
Jul 22, 2012
Hazel Simons of Oxford, passed away July 22, 2012, at the age of 92. She retired after 35 years of service at Oxford Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Simons enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, and cooking. She was a member of Gum Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was involved in many church activities, including the Gum Creek Golden Group. Mrs. Simons is preceded...
Doris Mayo
Jul 22, 2012
Doris Mayo of Covington, passed away July 22, 2012, at the age of 87. She enjoyed playing Bingo and the Lotto; and enjoyed fishing, watching the Braves, and going to the casino. Mrs. Mayo was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Mayo; and her parents, Jessie Grace and Pearl Lena (Biffle) Harris. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law,...
Delma Weatherford
Jul 21, 2012
Mr. Delma Weatherford of Covington passed away July 21, 2012, at the age of 61. Mr Weatherford is preceded in death by his parents, Melzar and Annie (Harwood) Weatherford and sister, Vida L. Johnson. Mr. Weatherford is survived by his brother, Otis Weatherford of Covington; nieces, Debra Pickett of Vicksburg, MI, Wendy McCrackin of Covington, and nephew, Gerald Weatherford of...
Winston Rachels
Jul 20, 2012
Access RoadWinston Rachels of Covington, passed away July 20, 2012, at the age of 84. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, he proudly served his country during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church, in Covington, where he was also active with the senior adult group, the "3 R's". In addition, he was...
Betty West James
Jul 20, 2012
Betty West James of Oxford, passed away July 20, 2012, at the age of 88. Mrs. James was a world traveler. Her favorite charity was The Jesus Film Project. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Snellville. She worked as a secretary for the U.S. Government, Department of Defense. Mrs. James is preceded in death by her parents,...
Ruben O'Kelley
Jul 18, 2012
Ruben O'Kelley of Covington died July 18, 2012. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. O'Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Odie (Bowen) O'Kelley. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mr. O'Kelley was a member and former Elder of Christ Cornerstone Church. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia...
Flossie Haines
Jul 18, 2012
Access RoadFlossie Haines of Covington, passed away July 18, 2012, at the age of 89. Mrs. Haines was a member of First Baptist Church, in Covington, and loved spending time in her garden. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Haines; daughter, Beverly Lee DuVall;...
Susie Loy (Jeffries) Gunn
Jul 18, 2012
Access RoadSusie Loy (Jeffries) Gunn of Mansfield, passed away July 18, 2012, at the age of 92. She loved gardening, traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gunn; parents, Robert Lee and Lenora (Digby) Jeffries.Survivors include her children and their spouses, Grace Edge of Covington, Shirley and Ken Claypool of Opp,...
B.F. Campbell
Jul 17, 2012
Access RoadB.F. Campbell of Covington, passed away July 17, 2012, at the age of 83. Mr. Campbell was a member of Central Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time in his yard. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, brother and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his son, Pee Wee Campbell;...
Kathy Mcanally
Jul 16, 2012
Access RoadKathy McAnally of Conyers, passed away July 16, 2012, at the age of 56. Mrs. McAnally loved all things purple. She enjoyed listening to country music and line dancing, flower gardening, and sitting on her front porch swing. She is loved, and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Raymond Mitchell
Jul 16, 2012
Access RoadRaymond Mitchell of Covington, passed away July 16, 2012, at the age of 88. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served his country during World War II. Mr. Mitchell participated in action against the enemy at Peleliu, Palau Group, was among the first to land at Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands, and was awarded the Purple Heart...
Robert "Bo" Moist
Jul 15, 2012
Robert "Bo" Moist of Monticello, died July 15, 2012, at the age of 62. He enjoyed driving his red truck, and loved everyone he met. Bo never met a stranger. He loved his canine family as much as his own. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Rucker, Sr., and Altha May (Poole) Moist.Survivors include his wife, Mary...
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