Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
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...
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