Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Mary Frances Hardman
Jan 27, 2012
Mary Frances Hardman of Covington died January 27, 2012 at the age of 97. She was born in Morgan County to the late Wiley Pope and Mamie Alliston and was the widow of Leonard Jack Hardman. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn for 70 years and enjoyed working in her garden. Frances is survived by her...
Carl W. Suter,
Jan 26, 2012
Access RoadCarl W. Suter, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 26, 2012, at the age of 89. Mr. Suter was a veteran of the United States Army, and served his country during World War II. He enjoyed making wine, gardening, farming, hunting, telling stories. Mr. Suter was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Lee Suter; parents, Leonard and Mary...
Jared S. Chambers
Jan 25, 2012
Access RoadJared S. Chambers of Covington, passed away January 25, 2012, at the age of 28. Jared was a very private person, but was a good friend who was always helping others and would go the extra mile to do so. His family would describe him as a "free-will child", who did his own thinking, and did things his own...
Wayne Bennett
Jan 23, 2012
Access RoadWayne Bennett of Covington, passed away January 23, 2012, at the age of 63. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old cars, and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda (Chapman) Bennett; parents, S.D. and Ethel (Brady) Bennett; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his sons, Dwayne Bennett, Scott Bennett, both of Covington; 8...
Edith Marie Owens
Jan 22, 2012
Access RoadEdith Marie Owens of Covington, passed away January 22, 2012, at the age of 87. Mrs. Owens was a faithful member of Covington Church of Christ. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover T. Owens; sons, David Igo, Jerry Igo; parents, Bertia Edgar, Sr.,...
Frances B. Gregory
Jan 21, 2012
Frances Braselton Gregory of Covington, wife of the late, Robert J. Gregory and a dedicated school teacher, church, and civic leader, passed away January 21, 2012, at the age of 93. Born in 1918, at Pendergrass, GA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Webster and Frances Emmaline Harrison Braselton. She graduated from Lander College, in 1939, having majored...
Myrtle Fincher Banks
Jan 21, 2012
Floyd StreetMyrtle Fincher Banks of Covington, passed away January 21, 2012, at the age of 91. Myrtle Odessa Burney was the sixth of seven children born to the late Henry and Lula Mae Burney. She grew up on a farm and attended the old Starsville School through the 9th grade. She married Herbert Fincher, July 22, 1944, and together they...
Cora Lee Edge
Jan 20, 2012
Access RoadCora Lee Edge of Covington, passed away January 20, 2012, at the age of 79. Mrs. Edge worked as the business manager, at Newton Medical Center, for more than 25 years. She enjoyed working out, taking care of herself, dancing, and singing in the choir. She loved the Lord, and loved spending time with her family, her church family,...
Cathy Mink Ogden
Jan 19, 2012
Access RoadCathy Mink Ogden of Covington, passed away January 19, 2012, at the age of 53. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cathy's family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff of Dr. Richard Carter and the staff at Abbey Hospice. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Hal Mink. Survivors...
Gladys Rosenson Dorison
Jan 18, 2012
Gladys Rosenson Dorison of Monticello, passed away January 18, 2012, at the age of 84. She loved cooking, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Mrs. Dorison, and her late husband, Edward, were both deaf; but their daughter, Anna, was their ears and sound. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She was preceded in death by...
Stanley Davis Parnell
Jan 16, 2012
Stanley Davis Parnell went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2012. He was a member of Christ Cornerstone Church. Stanley was born in Porterdale, GA on Auugust 25, 1935 to Rev. Roy McToyer and Lillie Bell Davis Parnell. He was married to Geraldine W. Pennington Parnell. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Belle Parnell,...
Gary Ginn
Jan 14, 2012
Gary Ginn of Oxford passed away January 14, 2012, at Newton Medical Center. He was 57 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Ginn was preceded in death by his son, Adam Ginn, and father, J.W. Ginn. He enjoyed fishing in Darien, GA, Lake Oconee, and St. Simons Island. He loved vegetable gardening and camping in the North...
Dorothy Ann Roberts (Dot) Silvio
Jan 14, 2012
Dorothy (Dot) Ann Roberts Silvio, previously of Grayson, GA, currently of Covington, passed away January 14, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Luke Silvio, her parents, Ida Roberts and Early Reed Roberts, grandson, Adam Silvio, two brothers, Willard Roberts and Harold Roberts, and a sister, Annalyn McDaniel. Mrs. Silvio is survived by her son,...
J.W. Ricks
Jan 13, 2012
J.W. Ricks of Covington passed away January 13, 2012, at At Home Hospice in Conyers. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Ricks was preceded in death by his parents, John Alexander and Allie (Henry) Ricks Mitchell; as well as 6 siblings. Mr. Ricks was a lifelong resident of the Oak Hill Community, and after...
Hoyt Allen Merritt,
Jan 12, 2012
Access RoadHoyt Allen Merritt, Jr., of Covington, formerly of Decatur, passed away January 12, 2012, at the age of 63. He was a dedicated employee of UPS, and retired after 31 years of faithful service. Mr. Merritt was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country in both Korea and Vietnam. During his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the...
James S. Brown
Jan 11, 2012
Access RoadRev. James S. Brown of Porterdale, passed away January 11, 2012, at the age of 92. Rev. Brown was a loving and faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church, in Porterdale. He was born December 1, 1919, in Lithonia, to the late Henry P. and Annie Maude (Fowler) Brown. After quitting school, in the 8th grade, he worked for Western...
Fannie Jane Fields
Jan 11, 2012
Floyd StreetFannie Jane Fields of Oxford, passed away January 11, 2012, at the age of 88. Mrs. Fields was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, and loved her church family and friends dearly. She loved her family, and enjoyed sewing and going out to eat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Buddy Fields; great-grandson, Chasen (Chase)...
Richard Dale Davis,
Jan 10, 2012
Access RoadRichard Dale Davis, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 10, 2012, at the age of 57. He enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking on the grill, cutting grass, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Davis was a strong, hard-working man, who was always taking care of others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lloyd and Betty (Poteet)...
Paul Clegg
Jan 9, 2012
Paul Clegg of Covington, passed away January 9, 2012, at the age of 62. Mr. Clegg enjoyed hunting, fishing, and baseball. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Bobby Dale Clegg; parents, James E. and Joyce (Bailey) Clegg; sister, Jan Piper; and his brother, Michael Wade...
Mary Jo Williamson
Jan 8, 2012
Floyd StreetMary Jo Williamson of Oxford, passed away January 8, 2012, at the age of 84. Mrs. Williamson was a loving, compassionate, Christian mother who smiled easily. She cared for her family and friends with a loving heart and through prayer. She loved and served our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ every day. Mrs. Williamson loved to paint, and shared...
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