Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Charles C. King,
Jun 9, 2012
Charles Chester King Jr., 96, the beloved Covington native and Honorary Newton County Historian since 2000, died June 9th in hospice surrounded by his family. He would have celebrated his 97th birthday on October 7, 2012. His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd followed by a reception in the church...
Hazel M. Clegg
Jun 7, 2012
Hazel M. Clegg, 96, of Covington, passed away June 7, 2012 at Palm Shade Villa in Covington. Funeral Services for Mrs. Clegg will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 10, at the Access Road Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at...
Janice Marie Murphy
Jun 7, 2012
Janice Marie Murphy passed away June 7, 2012, at her home in Mansfield. She was 51 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Murphy enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time on her computer. She loved her dog, Winnie. She also loved trips to the North Georgia mountains with her husband, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and...
Cornelia Morton Smith
Jun 6, 2012
Access RoadCornelia Morton Smith of Oxford, passed away June 6, 2012, at the age of 88. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, cooking, reading, nature and animals - especially butterflies, and she enjoyed writing letters. Mrs. Smith was a devoted Christian, and she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Reaves, Jr.; son,...
Gail Knopp
Jun 4, 2012
Access RoadGail Knopp of Covington, passed away June 4, 2012, at the age of 62. She was a member of Porterdale Presbyterian Church. Gail loved music, dancing, camping, traveling to the mountains, staying at their home on Lake Sinclair, and spending time with her grandchildren. She always had a smile on her face, even as she fought a courageous 7-year...
Dewey Mathis
Jun 3, 2012
Access RoadDewey Mathis of Jersey, GA, passed away June 3, 2012, at the age of 65. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working in the yard. Dewey is loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Mathis and Mildred Coker.Survivors include his wife, Dianne Mathis of Jersey,...
Brenda L. Hamby
May 31, 2012
Access RoadBrenda L. Hamby of Covington, passed away May 31, 2012, at the age of 64. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, in Conyers, where she was very active in the Stephen Ministry, and was also an assistant Sunday school teacher for several years. Mrs. Hamby worked in the insurance business for 25 years, while serving as a...
Pamela Anglin
May 31, 2012
Access RoadPamela Anglin of Covington, passed away May 31, 2012, at the age of 42. She was a faithful member of Word of Life Tabernacle. Pamela was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Brian Anglin; daughters, Ansley and Autumn Anglin; son,...
Patrick Henry Hall
May 29, 2012
Access RoadFloyd StreetPatrick Henry Hall of Covington, passed away May 29, 2012, at the age of 62. Patrick was a Master Sergeant of the United States Army, and retired, from the Army, after 42 years of dedicated service. He served in the Vietnam War, the Granada Conflict, and Desert Storm. Patrick enjoyed all sports, fishing, collecting sports cards and vintage...
Elaine Brown
May 29, 2012
Elaine Brown of Newborn, passed away May 29, 2012, at the age of 97. Mrs. Brown was the oldest member of Newborn United Methodist Church, having been a member for approximately 75 years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, flower gardening, crafts, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Augustus Brown; parents, William Burton...
Martha Jean Sanders Smalley
May 27, 2012
Access RoadMartha Jean Sanders Smalley born in Marion, Alabama, to the late William Henry and Annie Rae Sanders, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Ms. Smalley, a devoted Christian, was married to the late Jack Smalley, Sr., and was the mother of four children, of whom she was very proud. Ms. Smalley deeply valued her...
Leon Harper
May 26, 2012
Access RoadLeon Harper of Covington, passed away May 26, 2012, at the age of 80. He enjoyed golfing, cars, music, and wrestling. Mr. Harper was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Jo (Harper) Long; and his parents, John Calvin and Ada...
Perry Hoyt Nixon
May 22, 2012
Access RoadPerry Hoyt Nixon, age 68, passed away in his Conyers, Georgia home on May 19. Perry was born in Clinton, AR. He grew up mainly in Chicago, IL and also spent some time in Alabama. As a young man, Perry joined the Air Force. While stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota, he met and married Marta McIntyre. Together they...
Oscar Beam
May 20, 2012
Mr. Oscar Beam of Covington died May 20, 2012 at the age of 84. He was born in Covington to the late Samuel Augustus and Ada Lavada "Watkins" Beam and was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He worked for Bibb Manufacturing and retired from Covington Molding in 1994 with 24 years of service. He then retired from Wal-Mart with...
Louise J. Bagienski
May 19, 2012
Access RoadLouise J. Bagienski passed away at her home in Oxford, May 19, 2012. She was 90 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Bagienski was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alex Bagienski, and her parents, Franklin and Lillian Lucille James. She was an avid golfer and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the local...
William Eugene
May 19, 2012
William Eugene Few of Covington died May 19, 2012, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Few loved hunting, riding his motorcycle, and going to ballgames. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Louise Few. Mr. Few is survived by his wife, Shirley Few of Covington;...
L.B. Seagraves
May 18, 2012
L.B. Seagraves of Covington, died May 18, 2012, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Seagraves enjoyed taking care of his chickens and building blue bird houses. He loved being outside and gardening. Mr. Seagraves was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Lynn Anderson; and his parents, Hoyt...
James V. White
May 7, 2012
Access RoadJames V. White of Covington, passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 80. He enjoyed talking on CB radios as "Silver Slipper", gardening, fishing for catfish, and watching the Atlanta Braves, John Wayne movies, and wrestling. Mr. White was often heard telling tall-tales, and loved his dog, Weasle. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Rita...
Jimmy Purcell
May 7, 2012
Access RoadJimmy Purcell of Oxford, passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 62. Jimmy was owner and operator of Purcell Plumbing. He was an excellent plumber, and loved what he did. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, and spending time with his family and friends. Jimmy is loved, and will be missed by all who knew him. He...
Elmer Joe
May 7, 2012
Access RoadElmer Joe Day of Covington passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 71. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church, in Covington. E.J. was a long-time resident of Newton County, and well respected businessman of E.J. Day Stucco, Inc. E.J. not only left behind a legacy of truth, honor, and love; but showed all he...
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