Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Emma Frances Harper
Jan 5, 2012
Access RoadEmma Frances Harper, 90, of Covington, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 5, 2012. Born in 1921, to the late Lillian and George Roberts of Whitesburg, GA, Ms. Emma and her family persevered through the hardships of the depression and WWII. After moving to Hueytown, AL, she performed many man-sized jobs, as males served their...
David Stillerman
Jan 4, 2012
David Stillerman of Social Circle, GA, passed away January 4, 2012, at the age of 67. Mr. Stillerman was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, in Covington, and was active in both his church and his community. Mr. Stillerman was currently serving as an active board member with Habitat for Humanity of Newton County. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, grilling,...
Becca Snyder
Jan 4, 2012
Becca Snyder of Covington, passed away at her home January 4, 2012. She was 5 years old at the time of her death. Becca is survived by her parents, Rev. Ken and Deborah Snyder of Covington; sisters and brothers, Elysia, Eliza, Keegan, Kory, Kody, and other grown sisters and brothers; grandparents, Horace and Jackie Durden, Claud and Dee Snyder, Rev....
No'El Griffis
Jan 3, 2012
Access RoadBaby girl Presley No'el Griffis of Covington, went to be with the Lord January 3, 2012, at the tender age of one week. Presley is loved dearly, and will be greatly missed by her family. Baby Presley's loving family includes her parents, Shannon and Tiffany Griffis; sisters, Gracie and Kenleigh Griffis; brothers, Blake and Elijah Griffis, all of Covington;...
Juanita A. Jordan
Jan 3, 2012
Access RoadJuanita A. Jordan of Covington, passed away January 3, 2012, at the age of 74. Ms. Jordan loved Elvis, and enjoyed watching western movies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L., Sr., and Lona (Martin) Jordan. Survivors include her brother and sisters-in-law, Robert L. and Joyce Jordan of Covington, Peggy Jordan of Durham; several nieces and...
Brianna Nicole Benton
Jan 2, 2012
Floyd StreetLittle Brianna Nicole Benton of Conyers, passed away January 2, 2012, at just 6 weeks old. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family.Survivors include her parents, Kevin and Ashley Benton; sister, Ashlyn Byrd; brother, Justin Byrd, all of Conyers; grandparents, Walter and Peggy Fuller of Douglasville, Raleigh and Mary Brown of Conyers, Keith and Cindy...
Kenneth E. Cleveland
Jan 2, 2012
Kenneth E. Cleveland of Stockbridge, passed away January 2, 2012, at the age of 61. Kenneth enjoyed gardening, fishing, spending time outdoors, and cooking BBQ. He is loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa (Brown) Duffell, and his father, R.A. Cleveand.Survivors include his wife, Sara Cleveland of Stockbridge;...
Steve Collins
Jan 2, 2012
Access RoadSteve Collins of Covington, passed away January 2, 2012, at the age of 77. Survivors include his wife, Mamie A. Collins; daughters, Debra J. Clarke, Tina Louise Collins; son, Anthony Wade Collins, all of Covington; sisters, Shirley Dalton of Tazewell, TN, Judy Elton of Morristown, TN, Joyce Bolden of Tazewell, TN; grandchildren, Kimberly Bonzo, James Robbie Clarke; great-grandson, Eli...
Jackie Cooper
Jan 1, 2012
Jackie Cooper of Oxford passed away January 1, 2012, at Social Circle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 89 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, William Houston Cooper, Jr., and her parents, Thomas Jackson and Rose (Carroll) Peacock. Mrs. Cooper enjoyed teaching the Bible, traveling and gardening. She had...
Gladys Rogers Dial
Jan 1, 2012
Gladys Rogers Dial of Oxford, passed away January 1, 2012, at Riverside Health Care Center. She was 94 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Dial was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Grady Rogers and Roy Dial; grandson, Mike Mask; and her parents Gordon and Etta (Harris) Reynolds. Mrs. Dial was a member of...
Kathy Sue Howard
Dec 30, 2011
Kathy Sue Howard of Covington, passed away December 30, 2011, at Rockdale Medical Center. She was 63 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Boozer and Nancy Maude (Floyd) Boozer. She was an active member of Apostolic Community Church where she taught the primary Sunday School Class for...
Bob Cantrell
Dec 30, 2011
Bob Cantrell of Covington, passed away December 30, 2011, at Emory University Hospital. He was 52 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Cantrell loved spending time with his family, playing golf, and was a softball coach for 15 years. He loved to travel, but his favorite place to be was Daytona Beach. Mr. Cantrell enjoyed going to...
Virginia Davis
Dec 30, 2011
Virginia Davis of Covington, passed away December 30, 2011, at Riverside Health Care. She was 87 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Davis loved creating ceramic pieces, writing poetry, which included songs, being outside, and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved her church family. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents,...
Luke Silvio
Dec 26, 2011
Luke Silvio, 93, currently of Covington, formerly of Grayson, Georgia, passed away on December 26, 2011. Mr. Silvio lived with his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Roberts Silvio, at Benton House in Covington. Mr. Silvio was a welder by trade and had his own welding business, first in Tucker and then in Grayson. He had a love of horses and...
Glenda Ann Potts
Dec 25, 2011
Glenda Ann Potts of Covington went to heaven on December 25, 2011 at the age of 62. She has now reunited with her true love and companion, Raymond G. Potts, as they walk hand in hand with their Lord and Savior. She was born in Conyers to the late John Wesley and Dovie Lee Howard Hughes, and enjoyed gardening, planting...
Tony Lee Harris
Dec 23, 2011
Access RoadTony Lee Harris of Social Circle, passed away December 23, 2011, at the age of 57. Tony was a deacon and faithful member at Word of Life Tabernacle, in Covington, and was a very strong witness for the Lord. He enjoyed deer and rabbit hunting and freshwater fishing. Tony was a livestock trader, and operated a deer processing business...
Louise Minnie Bryant
Dec 22, 2011
Access RoadLouise Minnie Bryant of Covington, passed away December 22, 2011, at the age of 76. Mrs. Bryant enjoyed bowling, fishing, and gardening. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her parents, Caleb and Della (Walker) Babb; and her brothers, William Babb and Henry Babb. Survivors include...
Sylvia Christine Hooten Edge
Dec 21, 2011
Access RoadSylvia Christine Hooten Edge of Covington, passed away December 21, 2011, at the age of 90. Mrs. Edge retired from The Bibb Manufacturing Company after 45 years of unbroken, commendatory service. She was a phenomenal cook and enjoyed fishing, yard work, reading the newspaper, puzzles, and listening to gospel music. Mrs. Edge was beyond exceptional, and succeeded as an...
Clarence Shope
Dec 20, 2011
Clarence Shope of Covington passed away December 20, 2011, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. Mr. Shope was 63 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Shope, and his father, Vance Shope. Mr. Shope loved working, hunting, fishing, and his animals. He enjoyed being outside and gardening....
David Lewis Hunt,
Dec 19, 2011
Access RoadDavid Lewis Hunt, Sr., of Covington, passed away December 19, 2011, at the age of 55. Mr. Hunt worked for C&D Batteries for 34 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and especially enjoyed his time with his granddaughter. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, James Lewis Hunt.Survivors include his son, David Lewis...
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