Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Inez Phillips Bowen
Oct 9, 2012
Inez Phillips Bowen, 88, of Covington, died October 9, 2012. The daughter of the late Oscar and Omie McCart Phillips of Porterdale, Georgia, Mrs. Bowen was a direct descendant of Noah Phillips who established the first textile mill in Newton County at Cedar Shoals (now Porterdale). She was an avid golfer, owned and operated a hair salon in Covington for...
William "Billy" Williams
Oct 9, 2012
Access RoadWilliam "Billy" Williams of Oxford passed away October 9, 2012 at Newton Medical Center. He was 75 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn (Armistead) Williams; parents, Mary Ethel (Jones) and Benjamin Haygood Williams; and brother, Gene Williams. He loved fishing, hunting, and was...
Eric Noel Nichols
Oct 8, 2012
Access RoadEric Noel Nichols of Covington, passed away October 8, 2012, at the age of 78. He enjoyed traveling to England and Jamaica to visit his family and friends. Mr. Nichols loved his family, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lee Mary Jones; his father, Austin Norland Nichols; and three...
Harry Lee Aiken,
Oct 8, 2012
Harry Lee Aiken, Jr., of Conyers, passed away October 8, 2012, at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, having served his country during World War II and the invasion of Pearl Harbor. He loved baseball and listening to country western music, but most of all Mr. Aiken loved his family, and especially...
Aubrey Walker
Oct 8, 2012
Aubrey Walker of Social Circle, passed away October 8, 2012, at the age of 71. Mr. Walker was a member of First Baptist Church of Social Circle. He was the owner of Walker Farms, where he raised and showed Appaloosa horses. He loved hunting, farming, and vacationing with his family, but above all, Mr. Walker enjoyed spending time with his...
Joyce Kitchens Mckissick
Oct 7, 2012
Access RoadJoyce Kitchens McKissick of Oxford, passed away October 7, 2012, at the age of 75. Ms. McKissick was a member of Oxford Baptist Church; and was a dedicated employee for more than 25 years, at CertainTeed, before her retirement. She loved her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Vida Dawn Kane
Oct 6, 2012
Vida Dawn Kane, 42, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012. She was a Graduate of Northside High School and Georgia College in Milledgeville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wendy Faulk, and her brother, David C. Faulk Jr., both of Bonaire, GA. She is survived by her husband, Micheal Patrick Kane; daughter, MaKayla Dawn Kane,...
Antoniette Mary Gatt
Oct 3, 2012
Access Road Antoniette Mary Gatt of Covington, passed away October 3, 2012, at the age of 69. Mrs. Gatt was born in Msida, Malta. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Covington. She enjoyed fishing, swimming, card games, puzzles, and playing Bingo. She loved her new car that was a gift from her son, Johnny. Mrs. Gatt...
Mark S. Bowman
Oct 2, 2012
Mark S. Bowman of Covington, passed away October 2, 2012, at the age of 52. Mark was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing basketball, and listening to different types of music. Mark loved the Lord, and often spent his time in his Bible. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Harold Bowman. Mark is survived...
Melvin Patrick Lazenby
Sep 30, 2012
Access RoadMelvin Patrick Lazenby of Porterdale, passed away September 30, 2012, at the age of 73. Mr. Lazenby was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle, in Covington, and retired from Mobil Chemical after 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and flower gardening. Mr. Lazenby was a loving...
Jack Griffin
Sep 30, 2012
Access RoadJack Griffin, of Monticello, passed away September 30, 2012, at the age of 83. Mr. Griffin retired in 1994 from Kysor-Warren after 40 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, cooking during the holidays, camping, crafting, fishing, gardening, animals, and working with flowers. He was a volunteer with the Salvation Army, nursing homes, and the Covington Chapter of the AARP....
Catherine Lewis
Sep 29, 2012
Catherine Lewis, of Grayson, passed away September 29, 2012, at the age of 51.  Survivors include her special friend, Gregg Moss of Grayson; daughter, Kelly Cason of Lilburn; son, Josh Austin Rowe of Grayson; 2 sisters; 1 brother; friends, Robyn and Ronald Bryan of Conyers; and several special friends.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 6, 2012, 1:00...
Grace L. Woodruff
Sep 27, 2012
Floyd StreetGrace L. Woodruff of Porterdale, passed away September 27, 2012, at the age of 91. Mrs. Woodruff was born in Butts County, and was a longtime resident of Porterdale for 67 years. She loved her family, and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her household. Mrs. Woodruff was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Benjamin "Frank"...
Sue Astin Truelove
Sep 26, 2012
Access RoadSue Astin Truelove, passed away peacefully at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, Virginia, September 26, 2012, at the age of 82. Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandma. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1947. In her youth she was an active member of Capital View Baptist Church in Atlanta. She played the French horn...
Pauline D. Dial
Sep 25, 2012
Access RoadPauline D. Dial of Oxford, passed away September 25, 2012, at the age of 86. Mrs. Dial was a lifelong resident of Newton County, and faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Oxford. She enjoyed reading and traveling. Mrs. Dial loved her family dearly, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She...
Wayne Kenton Fair
Sep 24, 2012
Wayne Kenton Fair of Covington went to be with the Lord September 24, 2012. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Fair was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Retha (Oswalt) Fair; sisters, EvaJeane Thompson and Norma Gaubatz, as well as his first wife, Martie Thomas Fair. He loved God, his family,...
Teresa Dianne Mask
Sep 19, 2012
Access RoadTeresa Dianne Mask of Covington, passed away September 19, 2012, at the age of 53. Teresa enjoyed writing fiction, reading all types of books, listening to music, and working at her church. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, but most of all she loved her family. Teresa lived for her grandchildren, and cherished the time spent with them. She...
Maggie Elizabeth Rainey
Sep 18, 2012
Access RoadMaggie Elizabeth Rainey of Covington, passed away September 18, 2012, at the age of 90. Mrs. Rainey was a member of Union United Methodist Church, in Stockbridge, where she loved her church family dearly. She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Rainey was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, William...
Erasmo Arturo Aguirre Contreras
Sep 15, 2012
Erasmo Arturo Aguirre Contreras, of Covington, passed away September 15, 2012, at the age of 75.   He was preceded in death by his father José Arturo Aguirre Contreras.  Survivors include his wife Delfida Amanda Gofoy deAguirre of Covington; children, Irma Dinora of Chicago, IL, Hugo Leonel of Covington, Maria Rafaela of Boston MA, Siomara Josefina also of Chicago, IL; sisters...
Rebecca Alexander
Sep 14, 2012
Rebecca "Becky" Alexander, of Covington, died September 14, 2012, at the age of 88. Becky and her husband were the owners of Covington Jewelry and Alexander Memorials. She served as the Director of Food Services for the Newton County School System. Her cinnamon rolls and chili were legendary with school children. She was a member of the Pilot Club and...
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