Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Monica Ann Long
May 6, 2012
Monica Ann Long of Auburn, GA, died May 6, 2012, at the age of 32. Monica attended Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. She was a loving mother, and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Long, Sr.Survivors include her sons, Caleb Tolbert, Alexander Tolbert, both of Lawrenceville; mother and step-father,...
Lenore Lee Coryell
May 4, 2012
Lenore Lee Coryell, 77, of Covington died May 4, 2012 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin. Mrs. Coryell enjoyed crocheting, reading, decorating, and cleaning. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Bailey; parents, Michael and Sophie (Centa) Brajdich; and sister and brother-in-law, Delores and J.D. Walden Mrs. Coryell is survived by her husband, David Coryell of Covington;...
Dorothy (Dee) Gordon
May 1, 2012
Dorothy (Dee) Gordon of Conyers, passed away May 1, 2012, at the age of 89. Mrs. Gordon worked many years for Brede Exhibitions, in Orlando, Florida, before moving to Conyers, in 1994. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Mrs. Gordon was dearly loved by her family and friends, and will certainly be missed forever. She was preceded...
Walter Andrew Wren
May 1, 2012
Walter Andrew Wren of Covington, passed away May 1, 2012, at the age of 69. Mr. Wren was a 1968 graduate of Georgia Tech, and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was an active member and deacon of Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Macon. He was an avid Georgia Tech fan, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, working in his...
Rock A. Helms
Apr 30, 2012
Access RoadRock A. Helms of Atlanta, died April 30, 2012, at the age of 38. Rock was a Senior Paralegal at Sicay - Perrow, Knighten & Bohan, PC Attorneys At Law, in Atlanta. He had a good heart, enjoyed giving to others, and loved spending time with his family.Survivors include his father, J. Wyatt Helms of White Plains, GA; aunt,...
Patricia Hawes Escoe
Apr 29, 2012
Access RoadPatricia Hawes Escoe of Loganville passed away April 29, 2012 at the age of 73. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Along with her love of God and family, she enjoyed camping, painting, playing musical instruments, ceramics, cross stitching, traveling, and she retired from AT&T. Mrs. Escoe was preceded in death...
Charles Wade Giles
Apr 28, 2012
Access RoadCharles Wade Giles of Covington, passed away April 28, 2012, at the age of 52. Mr. Giles was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. While in service, he served 12 years as a military police officer, served 1 year in the Philippines, and was Sergeant when his military service ended. He was employed by Penske Logistics for...
Gladys Eva Smith
Apr 28, 2012
Access RoadGladys Eva Smith of Oxford, passed away April 28, 2012, at the age of 83. Ms. Smith attended Gaithers United Methodist Church and Central Community Church. She was dedicated to her family, and was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosalee (Bearden) Smith; sister, Virginia...
Kathy L. Studdard
Apr 27, 2012
Kathy L. Studdard died April 27, 2012 at her residence in Covington. She was 53 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Studdard was an active member of Eastern Star Madison Chapter in Covington and Gleaner Chapter in Conyers. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church but attended Greater Love Church at Snapping Shoals. She loved...
Randall Keith Williams,
Apr 27, 2012
Access RoadRandall Keith Williams, Sr. of Oxford died April 27, 2012. He was 61 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death his father, Donald Thomas Williams. Randy graduated from Newton County High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from the University of Georgia. He honorably served in the United States...
Inez Mitchell Smith
Apr 24, 2012
Mrs. Inez Mitchell Smith, 90, of Covington died April 24, 2012 at At Home Hospice in Conyers. She was a member of Christ Cornerstone Church in Covington. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Berry Curtis Smith; daughter, Margaret (Smith) Dickerson; son, Curtis James Smith; and parents, Willie James and Lucille O'Neal (Ricks) Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived...
Herbert Tucker "The Battery Man"
Apr 23, 2012
Access RoadHerbert Tucker of Covington, passed away April 23, 2012, at the age of 79. He retired from American General Life Insurance Company, after 15 years of dedicated service. Mr. Tucker was owner and operator of Tucker Battery (The Battery Man). He enjoyed fishing, singing, and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Tucker; ...
Grace M. Cook
Apr 23, 2012
Access RoadGrace M. Cook of Covington, passed away April 23, 2012, at the age of 95. Ms. Cook retired from Newton Federal Savings & Loan after 38 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Covington Pilot Club, for over 32 years, and held various offices and served as President for two terms. Ms. Cook thoroughly enjoyed her...
Sadie Lee Bennett
Apr 22, 2012
Sadie Lee Bennett of Covington, passed away April 22, 2012, at the age of 97. Mrs. Bennett was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts and painting; but more than anything she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke Thomas Bennett, Sr.; son, Hoke Thomas Bennet, Jr.; parents, Jordan...
Clarence Edward Capell
Apr 21, 2012
Mr. Clarence Edward Capell of Covington died April 21, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born in Cordele, GA to the late Chester Brittton and Ethel Holcomb Capell and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the European Theatre during WWII. He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 1 Silver Star Good...
Buddy Weemes
Apr 20, 2012
Access RoadBuddy Weemes of Mansfield, passed away April 20, 2012, at the age of 91. Mr. Weemes was a veteran, of the United States Navy, having served his country during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Weemes enjoyed carpentry, building furniture, and playing practical jokes. He loved his beagles, reading, and hunting; but most of all he loved...
David Howard Tupper
Apr 20, 2012
Mr. David Howard Tupper of Covington died April 20, 2012 at his home at the age of 63. He enjoyed working, staying busy, cooking and reminiscing about the past. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Tupper. Mr. Tupper is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and...
Charlotte V. Foster
Apr 17, 2012
Charlotte V. Foster of Covington died April 17, 2012 at her home in Covington. Born in Oak Hill, WV, Mrs. Foster was 95 years of age at the time of her death. During WWII she and her husband worked in the Goodyear Defense Plant in Akron, OH, which manufactured PT fighters. After the war they went back to West Virginia...
Denise Roan
Apr 17, 2012
Access RoadDenise Roan of Alto, GA, formerly of Conyers, passed away April 17, 2012, at the age of 55. She enjoyed writing poetry and songs, crocheting, fishing, spending time with her animals, and being around people. Denise loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and...
Jack Melvin
Apr 16, 2012
Access RoadJack Melvin of Covington, passed away April 16, 2012, at the age of 79. He enjoyed sports, traveling, gambling, and going to Biloxi. Mr. Melvin loved his grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Bowen; and his parents, Walter and Nellie (Crutchfield) Melvin. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Diane...
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