Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
John R. Thompson
Nov 26, 2011
Access Road John R. Thompson of Social Circle, passed away November 26, 2011, at the age of 79. He was born on January 3, 1932, in Savannah, where he lived until graduating from high school. Mr. Thompson attended Georgia State University, in Atlanta. He served in the Naval Reserve for 4 years, and worked as an auditor and accountant while...
Ruth Gartenhaus Smith
Nov 23, 2011
Access RoadRuth Gartenhaus Smith, 88, of Conyers, passed away November 23, 2011, at Hospice House of Conyers, surrounded by her family and friends. She was a long-time, active member of Canaan Baptist Church, in Covington, where she was involved with the Sunshine Fellowship group; and a faithful supporter of the church and its mission projects. She was the daughter of...
Geraldine Williams
Nov 23, 2011
Access RoadGeraldine Williams of Covington, passed away November 23, 2011, at the age of 83. Mrs. Williams was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She loved her family, her church, and her many, many friends. She was known for her kindness and sense of humor. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Williams...
Marilyn Smith Gregory
Nov 22, 2011
Floyd StreetMarilyn Smith Gregory of Covington, passed away November 22, 2011, at the age of 68. Mrs. Gregory was an active member of Covington First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and Secretary of the Josie Goode Sunday School Class. She was one of the founding members of the Satsuki Garden Club, Newton County Soccer, and the Covington First...
Mary Amittie Plunkett
Nov 22, 2011
Mrs. Mary Plunkett of Covington died November 22, 2011 at the age of 76. She was born in Acworth, GA, to the late Henry Grady and Pearl Lorine "Ray" Thomas and was the widow of the late Jimmy Elvin Plunkett. She retired from textile manufacturing after working for over 20 years in Fulton County. Mary enjoyed playing Bingo. She enjoyed...
Mittie Lou Wilkerson Owenby
Nov 21, 2011
Mittie Lou Wilkerson Owenby of Lawrenceville, passed away November 21, 2011, at Gwinnett Medical Center. She was 83 years old at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lamar Owenby; parents, Charlie Autry and Mary Grace (Barnett) Wilkerson; sister, Jo Ann Sims; and brother, Gerald Wilkerson. Mrs. Owenby was employed by Southern Bell...
Polly Beam
Nov 20, 2011
Access RoadPolly Beam of Porterdale, passed away November 20, 2011, at the age of 89. Mrs. Beam was born in Dallas, GA, to the late Edgar and Gracie (Curley) Frey, and has resided in Newton County since 1959. She was a member of Gaither's United Methodist Church. Ms. Beam was a loving mother, and will be missed by her family...
Martha Frances
Nov 19, 2011
Martha Day of Covington died November 19, 2011 at the age of 79. She was born in Atlanta, GA, to the late Tommy Clarence "Buck" and Annie Lou "Dalton" Johnson and was the widow of the late Harvey Eugene Day. She was formerly employed with Newton General Hospital and H & R Block. Martha was a member of Mt. Zion...
Bill Humphries
Nov 19, 2011
Bill Humphries of Oxford passed away November 19, 2011, at 65 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Berry and Ira (Peace) Humphries, brother, Rodney Humphries, and sister, Janice Chittum. Mr. Humphries enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and taking care of his family. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Terry Nabors of Social Circle, Amber...
Bobby G. Holder
Nov 17, 2011
Bobby G. Holder of Conyers, passed away November 17, 2011, at the age of 79. Mr. Holder retired from the United States Air Force, as Master Sergeant, after 20 years of service, and was a bronze star recipient. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and loved music. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Holder was preceded...
Lorene P. Rainey
Nov 16, 2011
Access RoadLorene P. Rainey of Covington, passed away November 16, 2011, at the age of 96. Mrs. Rainey was a faithful member of Alcovy United Methodist Church, for over 30 years, and loved her church family dearly. She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, reading, and working in the flower garden. Mrs. Rainey loved her family, and enjoyed cooking for them....
Marvin T. Pressley
Nov 15, 2011
Marvin T. Pressley of Covington, passed away November 15, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 70 years old at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Zelvia (Bishop) Pressley. Mr. Pressley enjoyed hot rod cars, drag racing, fishing, and mechanical work. He was a selfless man who had a...
Elizabeth L. Alley
Nov 14, 2011
Elizabeth L. Alley of Covington, passed away November 14, 2011, at Newton Medical Center. She was 75 years old at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewellyn Irwin and Louella Price, sister, Dorothy, and brother, Junior Price. Mrs. Alley was a member of the Red Hat Society in Covington, and enjoyed spending time...
Georgia M. Cook
Nov 13, 2011
Access RoadGeorgia M. Cook of Covington, passed away November 13, 2011, at the age of 95. Mrs. Cook was born and raised in Walton County, and moved to Covington in 1969. She has been a faithful member of The Baptist Tabernacle, since 1977. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry Cook; parents, Charlie and Lola (Thomas)...
Verna White Dickerson
Nov 12, 2011
Access RoadMrs. Verna White Dickerson of Covington, passed away November 12, 2011, at the age of 86. Mrs. Dickerson was a faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, canning, working in the yard, and spending time with her family. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by...
Raymond Andrew Boyer
Nov 11, 2011
Access RoadRaymond Andrew Boyer of Conyers, passed away November 11, 2011, at the age of 93. Mr. Boyer was born June 14, 1918, in Sparta, GA, to the late Alex and Mollie (Schell) Boyer. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Boyer served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He married Jean Camp, September 4, 1954;...
Ann Davis Allen
Nov 10, 2011
Access RoadAnn Davis Allen of Oxford, passed away November 10, 2011, at the age of 81. Mrs. Allen is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Perry Allen; and her parents, Thomas Edgar and Rubye Velveen (Mitcham) Davis.Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Clifford Ellis...
Frank A. Mccrackin
Nov 10, 2011
Mr. Frank A. McCrackin of Covington died November 10, 2011 at Rockdale Medical Center at the age of 86. He was born to the late Arthur C. and Georgia Ann Dunn McCrackin in Telfair County, GA, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was employed by Williams Brothers Lumber Co. for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and mowing...
Randall T. Wade,
Nov 9, 2011
Randall T. Wade, Sr., of Mansfield passed away November 9, 2011 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. He was 53 years old at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zinnie Aubury and Gladys Mildred (Blankenship) Wade. Mr. Wade enjoyed fishing, watching TV, traveling, and learning. He loved spending time with his family. Survivors...
Roscoe Earl Dubose,
Nov 9, 2011
Access RoadRoscoe Earl DuBose, Sr., of Covington, passed away November 9, 2011, at the age of 96. Mr. DuBose was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country during World War II. Mr. DuBose managed Smith's Meat Department, in Avondale; and was owner of DuBose and Sons Country Meat Market. He retired from Atlanta Provision Company, as a wholesale meat...
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