Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Dianne S. Hudson
Feb 28, 2013
Access Road Dianne S. Hudson, of Covington, passed away February 28, 2013, at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Skinner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hudson.  Survivors include her husband, Mr. Robert Beau Hudson; children and their spouses, Rhonda and Johnny, Todd and Kim, Marcia and Billy, Kevin, Peggy and Sean;...
Josephine Canup Savage
Feb 28, 2013
Access RoadJosephine Canup Savage, of Covington, passed away February 28, 2013, at the age of 85. She worked for the Oxford Shirt Plant for 38 years and enjoyed vegetable gardening. Mrs. Savage dearly loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her second family at Lovejoy United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Savage; parents, Virgil and Flossie...
Gus Christian,
Feb 27, 2013
Gus Christian, Jr. passed away February 27, 2013, at his home in Covington. He was 85 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Christian loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, card games, and woodworking. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Mae (Smithwick) Christian, father, Augustus Stovall Christian, and step-mother, Nellie...
Linus Daniel Miller
Feb 26, 2013
Linus Daniel Miller of Conyers, passed away February 26, 2013, at the age of 68. He was a graphic artist, and worked at several local printing shops for the last 40 years. Mr. Miller was a member of the Masonic Lodge, past president of Georgia Highway 20 Coalition, and active in his Homeowners Association. He enjoyed NASCAR and working on...
Rendie "Randi" Fisher Abercrombie
Feb 25, 2013
Access RoadRendie "Randi" Fisher Abercrombie of Covington, passed away February 25, 2013, at the age of 88. Mrs. Abercrombie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the AARP - Chapter 3542, and the Mental Health Association in Newton County. She worked for Bell Bomber Plant, in Detroit, during WWII; before retiring from Rich's after 22 ½ years of employment....
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...
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