Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Lovie V. Jones
Dec 19, 2011
Lovie V. Jones passed away December 19, 2011, at her home in Covington. Mrs. Jones loved her church family and shopping. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton Leonard and Katie Merle (Collins) Allen. Mrs. Jones is survived by her...

Coredero Dee Belcher
Dec 18, 2011
Access RoadLittle Coredero Dee Belcher of Covington, passed away December 18, 2011. Little Coredero is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family.Little Coredero is survived by his mother, Demetra Contrial White; father, Melvin Cordero Belcher; sisters, Chrissandra White, Litoria White, Elisia White, Fertasia Weaver, Coreana Belcher; brother, James White; grandparents, Elaine Thomas, Rachel and Melvin Belcher, all of...

Paul Reddish
Dec 18, 2011
Access RoadPaul Reddish of Mansfield, passed away December 18, 2011, at the age of 54. He enjoyed working and fishing. Mr. Reddish was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and "Momma" Reddish; sister, Carol Alexander; and his brother, Jerry Reddish.Mr. Reddish is survived by his wife, Audrey Elaine Reddish of Mansfield; daughter, Beth Suter of Louisville, KY; step-children, Stacy...

John "Raymond" Osborn,
Dec 18, 2011
John "Raymond" Osborn, Sr., of Conyers passed away December 18, 2011 at Newton Medical Center. He was 90 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Osborn was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Beatrice (Merck) Osborn, and his parents, John Baxter and Cora Lee (Smith) Osborn. Mr. Osborn owned and operated Osborn Plumbing Company, Inc., and was...

Larry Jenkins
Dec 18, 2011
Larry Jenkins of Oxford, passed away December 18, 2011, at the age of 64. Mr. Jenkins was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. He graduated from Florida State University with his doctorate in Marine Biology. He loved fishing, hunting, working crossword puzzles, playing the guitar, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in...

Fran Hardy Elizer
Dec 17, 2011
Mrs. Fran Hardy Elizer of Covington, formerly of Oxford, died December 17, 2011 at the age of 95. She was born in Molena, GA on November 9, 1916 to the late William Marvin, Sr. and Annie Kate "Hawkes" Hardy. Fran met her late husband, Marshall Ridley Elizer, while he was serving as a teacher and principal at Molena public school...

Allen Talmadge Freeman,
Dec 13, 2011
Allen Talmadge Freeman, Sr. passed away December 13, 2011, at his home in Mansfield. He was 85 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Freeman; his second wife, Evelyn L. Freeman; daughter, Carol Rogers; son, Allen Freeman, Jr.; and his parents, Claude Odell and Sarah Josephine (Colquitt) Freeman....
Patsy L. Allen
Dec 11, 2011
Floyd StreetPatsy L. Allen of Covington, passed away December 11, 2011, at the age of 65. Mrs. Allen enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved life, and loved going to the North Georgia Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. Mrs. Allen was a people person, and loved taking care of her patients as a private sitter, as...

Rayburn H. Bankston
Dec 10, 2011
Floyd StreetRayburn H. Bankston, 73, of Mansfield, died December 10, 2011, at Abbey Hospice, in Social Circle. Mr. Bankston was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. He dearly loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Mr. Bankston was preceded in death by his son, Wesley Todd; and his parents, Lamar and Gennie Mae (Kines) Bankston.Survivors include his wife, Barbara of...

Robert W. (Bob) Bird
Dec 8, 2011
Access RoadRobert W. (Bob) Bird of Conyers, GA, formerly of Wauchula, FL, passed away December 8, 2011, at the age of 79. Mr. Bird was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Survivors include his wife, Margie Bird; daughter, Jeananne Holstun; son, Robert Bird; brother, William Bird; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.Funeral Services for Mr. Bird will be held Monday, December...

Joseph "J.C." Ward
Dec 8, 2011
Access RoadJoseph "J. C." Ward, passed away December 8 at age 100. He was a much-loved and longtime resident of Covington, having moved here in 1950 to establish Ward's Accounting Service. He operated until 1980, when he retired and turned the business over to his son and son-in-law. He and his wife later established Candle Light Bridal Shop on the...

Mamie Lou Scarborough
Dec 7, 2011
Access RoadMrs. Mamie Lou Scarborough of Oxford, passed away December 7, 2011, at the age of 93. She was born in Wrightsville, GA, on March 6, 1918, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Harris. Mrs. Scarborough was a resident of Oxford, since 1957, and was a member of Covington Christian Church. She retired from the Newton County School...

Donald Frank Davenport,
Dec 7, 2011
Access RoadDonald Frank Davenport, Sr., of Loganville, passed away December 7, 2011, at the age of 68. Mr. Davenport was a veteran of the United States Army; and retired, from Brown Trucking, after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing golf, collecting novelties, and going to the local flea market. Mr. Davenport loved his family dearly, and...

Daisy Watkins Lord Arnold
Dec 5, 2011
Access RoadDaisy Watkins Lord Arnold of Loganville, passed away December 5, 2011, at the age of 83. Mrs. Arnold graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, as a registered nurse, and gave her life serving other people. She loved sharing God's love with everyone she met. Mrs. Arnold enjoyed art, gardening, camping, spending time outdoors, and her cats. Mrs. Arnold...

Rosa Lee Bell
Dec 5, 2011
Rosa Lee Bell of Covington, passed away December 5, 2011, at Newton Medical Center. She was 87 years of age at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Patterson and Jesse Bell; parents, Grady and Willie Cleo (Gunn) Dyer; and brother, Robert A Dyer. Mrs. Bell was a member of Christ Cornerstone Church....

Emma Jean Lewis
Dec 4, 2011
Emma Jean Lewis of Porterdale, passed away December 4, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Onree Lewis; daughter, Brenda Jean Bates; grandson, Brent Bates; and parents, Charles Victor and Rosie Beatrice (Martin) Smith. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...

Little River Marie Vaeth
Dec 2, 2011
River Marie Vaeth's tiny body was born on Friday, December 2, 2011, at 9:47 P.M. Her Spirit was already with Jesus. Her loving parents are Mark and Holly Vaeth of Covington. Her big sister is Kenslie Ann Vaeth, and her big brother is Branson Lyle Vaeth. River's grandparents are Stanley and Teresa Thompson, Martin F. Vaeth, Jr., and Marie Farmer....

Kenneth Wyman Stevens
Dec 2, 2011
Kenneth Wyman Stevens of Covington, passed away December 2, 2011, at the age of 46. Kenneth enjoyed all types of music; and loved going to church, spending time with his family, and helping others. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dan Stevens. Survivors include...

Emory (Dump) Bowen
Nov 30, 2011
Access RoadEmory (Dump) Bowen of Covington, passed away November 30, 2011, at the age of 81. Mr. Bowen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean conflict. He was a faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church, and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief where he was willing to go wherever, whenever needed. Mr. Bowen retired...

Norma Jean Bond
Nov 26, 2011
Norma Jean Bond of Oxford, passed away November 26, 2011, at the age of 72. Mrs. Bond attended Christ Cornerstone Church, and loved her church family dearly. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, listening to Christian and Country music, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mildred (Lowery) Smith; and her...
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