Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Tommy Lee Millwood,
Jun 21, 2011
Tommy Lee Millwood, Sr., of Covington, passed away at his home, Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the age of 71. Tommy retired from the U.S. Postal Service, after several years of dedicated service. He was of the Baptist faith, and had attended Porterdale Baptist, High Point Baptist, Oxford Baptist, and Grace Baptist. He was well known for his band, Tommy...
Ernest Eugene Mcmahon
Jun 20, 2011
Access RoadErnest Eugene McMahon, passed away June 20, 2011, at the age of 76. Mr. McMahon was a United States veteran, having served in both the Marines and the Navy. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling to Gulf Shores. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. McMahon was preceded in death by his...
Paul Adams,
Jun 19, 2011
Georgia lost one of her favorite sons and most devoted advocates when Paul Adams, Jr., 87, died on June 19, 2011, after a long battle with heart disease. Born on January 13, 1924, to Paul and Dessa Adams in the rural Newton County community of Dixie, Mr. Adams was the third of four children. He was among the students at...
Tammy Moss Garner
Jun 17, 2011
Tammy Moss Garner, age 48, of Covington, GA, died June 17, 2011. Tammy is survived by daughters, Hailey Marie Garner and Margaret (Maggie) Clair Garner; parents, Hal and Harriette Grant Moss, Covington, GA; brother and sister-in-law, David Charles and Carol Gay Moss; nieces, Emily Ruth Moss and Sarah Grace Moss; aunts, uncles, and many cousins. A Memorial Service will be...
Louise Lyda Beard Heard
Jun 17, 2011
Floyd StreetMrs. Louise Lyda Beard Heard of Covington, passed away on June 17, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born the second daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. L.M. Lyda in Walhalla, South Carolina on May 29, 1914, and had been a resident of Newton County for 76 years. Mrs. Heard was a retired bookkeeper, and a loyal...
Debra Kay Corley
Jun 14, 2011
Debra Kay Corley of Covington, passed away June 14, 2011, at the age of 51. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Corley was preceded in death by her mother, Mertis Rogers; and her father, Dorsey Jackson. Survivors include her husband, David Corley; sons, Chris Corley, Shawn Corley, all of...
Elmer Jackson
Jun 12, 2011
Access RoadElmer Jackson of Covington, born June 10, 1932, passed away June 12, 2011, at the age of 79. He enjoyed working, gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family. Mr. Jackson's wife, Mary, would like to thank everyone for all their love and support through this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....
Larry Mccullough
Jun 12, 2011
Access RoadLarry McCullough of Covington, passed away June 12, 2011, at the age of 69. Mr. McCullough was a lifelong resident of Newton County, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Conyers. He enjoyed going to the mountains, and collecting John Deere and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Mr. McCullough loved going to church and spending time with his family. He...
Lillie Belle Mcdaniel
Jun 7, 2011
Floyd StreetLillie Belle McDaniel of Monroe, passed away June 7, 2011, at the age of 91. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of Alcovy United Methodist Church, where she served as a greeter, and was also an active member of the Priceless Antiques. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and entertaining her friends and family. Mrs. McDaniel was a loving and devoted wife,...
John William Manning
Jun 5, 2011
Access RoadJohn William Manning, Jr., age 80, of New Orleans, LA, died June 5, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Walton County. Dr. Manning, a beloved Professor of Physiology at Emory University, taught, mentored and trained nurses, medical students and Ph.D. candidates for over 30 years. Dr. Manning received his B.S. in Biology from Loyola University of the South, his Masters...
Myrtle K. Harper
Jun 3, 2011
Floyd StreetMyrtle K. Harper of Covington, passed away June 3, 2011, at the age of 90. She was a life-long resident of Newton County, and member of The Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Harper; and her parents, Robert Lee and Maggie Bell (Loyd) Kirkpatrick.Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Reid Sappington of Fayetteville, NC;...
Patricia "Penny" Mooney
Jun 2, 2011
Access RoadPatricia "Penny" Mooney of Conyers, passed away June 2, 2011, at the age of 62. Mrs. Mooney was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Conyers, and was a very active member of their Relay for Life team. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and was a wonderful seamstress. She loved going to St. Simons Island and playing with her grandsons...
John Stanley,
May 30, 2011
John Mercer Stanley passed away May 30, 2011, at his home in Covington. He was 50 years old at the time of his death. Son of Bill and Hazel Stanley, he was a member of the Zingara Masonic Lodge #519 and Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6. Mr. Stanley loved farm animals and was always willing to lend a hand. Mr....
James W. (Sonny) Kirkpatrick
May 27, 2011
James (Sonny) W. Kirkpatrick of Covington, passed away May 27, 2011, at the age of 74. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a member of Milstead Baptist Church. He worked for Piedmont Moulding, as supervisor, for more than 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, exercising, and managing his rental properties. Mr. Kirkpatrick loved his family dearly, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren....
Oscar L. Holmes
May 26, 2011
Access RoadOscar L. Holmes of Covington, passed away May 26, 2011, at the age of 81. Mr. Holmes was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Red Oak United Methodist Church. He was a licensed insurance agent, since 1955, and his license was still active at the time of...
Mary Frances Hays Wofford
May 25, 2011
Access RoadMary Frances Hays Wofford, 102, of Oxford, passed away May 25, 2011. Mrs. Wofford was a resident of Covington for more than 58 years. She retired as Switchboard Operator from International Harvester, in 1976, after 34 years of dedicated service. After her retirement, she began her second career as hostess for Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, where she greeted...
Boyd Banks
May 23, 2011
Boyd Banks, 59, of Loganville, passed away May 23, 2011 at Walton Regional Medical Center in Monroe. He enjoyed watching Star Trek and spending time with his brothers at the car lot. He liked to work on lawn mowers and loved listening to music. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Manly and Martha Beam Banks; his...
Little Cash Edward Howard
May 21, 2011
Little Cash Edward Howard, passed away May 21, 2011. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his parents, Jessica Nicole Houston and Mikey Todd Howard; sisters, Bailey Houston, Isabella Houston, Ansley Houston, Alison Houston, all of Monticello, Dalton Ray Howard, Destiny Michelle Howard; brothers, Dylan Howard, Christian Howard, all of Nebraska; maternal...
Glenda Jo Lord
May 18, 2011
Glenda Jo Lord of Covington, passed away at Abbey Hospice, May 18, 2011, at the age of 63. Mrs. Lord was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, in Covington. She retired from Lithonia Lighting, after 33 years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Peek and Mildred Addie (Treadwell) Christian.Survivors include her husband, Fred...
Timothy Stephen Morris
May 18, 2011
Timothy Stephen Morris of Oxford, died May 18, 2011, at the age of 32. He enjoyed races, swimming, volleyball, and spending time with his daughters. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Jean Pilgrim. Survivors include his daughters, Amber Eve Morris, Ashley Elizabeth Morris, both of Gratis; mother, Vonda Pilgrim Morris of Oxford; father, Larry Dean Morris of...
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