Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jack S. Christian
Apr 4, 2011
Jack S. Christian of Covington died April 4, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. A native of Newton County, he was the son of the late Travis and Euphie Lunsford Christian. Mr. Christian was employed by White's Enterprises for 36 years, was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and had served as a member of the Newton County...
Carol Ann Swann
Apr 4, 2011
Carol Ann Swann of McDonough died April 4, 2011. The daughter of the late Donald and Mildred McGhee Denham, she was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Swann had worked in sales for Sears and for Henry County Schools. She enjoyed flower gardening, especially roses, and traveling to the mountains and the beach. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
Naomi Hood Knight
Apr 4, 2011
Naomi Hood Knight, lifelong resident of Cornish Mountain Community in Oxford, died April 4, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Robin and Mozelle Kitchens Hood, and the widow of the late James William Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Knight operated a poultry farm...
Margaret Virginia (Few) Hardeman
Apr 1, 2011
Access RoadMargaret Virginia (Few) Hardeman of Jackson, passed away April 1, 2011, at the age of 94. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking, and loved flowers. Mrs. Hardeman was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hughie Hardeman; daughter, Robyn Curry; son,...
Elva Devore
Apr 1, 2011
Elva DeVore of Covington, passed away April 1, 2011, at the age of 73. Ms. DeVore was employed by Food Depot and Food Giant for 30 years. She was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor, and loved spending time at the beach. Ms. DeVore was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed her family and...
Walter L. Lamb,
Mar 31, 2011
Walter L. Lamb, Jr., of Miramar Beach, Florida, passed away March 31, 2011, at Piedmont Hospital, in Atlanta, at the age of 82. Walter Lyerly Lamb was born on January 28, 1929, to the late Walter L. Sr., and Margaret (Brizzie) Lamb. At any early age, his expertise with communications and electronics was evident. He also had a passion for...
Mary Virginia Hicks
Mar 30, 2011
Access RoadMary Virginia Hicks of Covington, passed away March 30, 2011, at the age of 86. Mary enjoyed reading, traveling, swimming, and working with ceramics. She loved donating her time to church and volunteer organizations. Mary was very hospitable - always welcoming her children's friends into her home. She was a loving, supportive, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother,...
Dorothy Cochran Webb Kitchens
Mar 29, 2011
Access RoadDorothy Cochran Webb Kitchens of Covington, passed away March 29, 2011, at Covington Manor, at the age of 94. She was born in 1916, in Good Hope, GA, to the late Walter R. and Daisy Knight Cochran. She worked at the Oxford Shirt Plant for 18 years, and retired from Bard after 11 years. She was a member of...
Ted Carnes
Mar 29, 2011
Floyd StreetTed Carnes of Covington, passed away March 29, 2011, at the age of 80. He enjoyed the outdoors, and loved gardening. Mr. Carnes worked hard, and was a good provider for his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and will be greatly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Josephine Hays
Mar 28, 2011
Floyd StreetJosephine Hays of Clayton, passed away March 28, 2011, at the age of 83. Ms. Hays attended the First United Methodist Church, in Covington, where she participated in various senior activities. She was a former member of the Covington Pilot Club, and was an avid reader. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in...
Tim Adams
Mar 27, 2011
Access RoadTim Adams of Conyers, passed away March 27, 2011, at the age of 45. Tim enjoyed playing baseball and going to Lake Oconee. In the past, he worked as Operations Manager at Sherwin Williams. Mr. Adams is survived by his parents, Larry G. and Faye Adams, of Ellijay; brother, Scott Adams of Conyers; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Funeral Services...
Rex Marshall Lane,
Mar 26, 2011
Mr. Rex Marshall Lane, Sr. of Covington passed away at Newton Medical Center on March 26, 2011 at the age of 65. He was born in Porterdale to the late Horace and Betty Grace "Palmer" Lane and was a life long resident of Newton County. Rex was an active member of Harvest Baptist Church where he helped with the church...
Sara Helen Kitchens
Mar 25, 2011
Mrs. Sara Helen Kitchens of Covington, GA. died March 25, 2011 at the age of 81. She was born in Conyers, Georgia to the late Thomas and Jettie Biles Hinton. Mrs. Kitchens enjoyed shopping, cooking, going out to eat, reading the newspaper and being outdoors. She loved going to church and enjoyed gospel music and reading her Bible. Involved in...
Anderson "Buck" Knight
Mar 24, 2011
Mr. Anderson "Buck" Knight, Jr., of Covington died on March 24, 2011 at Abbey Hospice at the age of 77. Born in Madison, GA to the late Anderson, Sr. and Annie Harper Knight, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Buck worked for General Motors Corporation at the Lakewood plant for 24 years. A talented wood worker, he enjoyed making wood...
R. Elizabeth "Betty" Johannaber
Mar 24, 2011
R. Elizabeth "Betty" Johannaber of Oxford, passed away March 24, 2011, one week short of her 92nd birthday. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Johannaber was a voracious reader; and loved crafts, playing the piano, singing; and organic, flower, and vegetable gardening. She was a prolific seamstress, and enjoyed needlework and making stuffed animals. She had a...
Ray Thompson
Mar 24, 2011
Ray Thompson of Oxford, passed away March 24, 2011, at the age of 51. Ray worked as a welder, for Hopi Contracting, for 27 years. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, in Covington. Ray loved hunting, fishing, traveling to the mountains, and watching Nascar. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He...
Wayne Hilley
Mar 22, 2011
Access RoadWayne Hilley of Oxford, passed away March 22, 2011, at the age of 66. Mr. Hilley attended Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, in Oxford. He worked for Atlanta Gas Light Company for 35 years. He enjoyed watching TV in his recliner, eating at the Waffle House every morning, and taking care of his dogs, Molly and Bella. Mr. Hilley...
Dennis Lee Greer
Mar 21, 2011
Access RoadDennis Lee Greer of Lithonia, passed away March 21, 2011, at the age of 59. Mr. Greer was a master mechanic and automobile enthusiast. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served, with honors, as SSGT and Master Crew Chief. Mr. Greer is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends....
Sara Ethel (Malcolm) Hawkes
Mar 21, 2011
Mrs. Sara Ethel (Malcolm) Hawkes, beloved wife of the late J. B. Hawkes, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at the age of 100 at Ledgewood Nursing Home in Beverly, MA. Mrs. Hawkes was born and raised in Walton County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George C. and Sarah J. Malcolm and sister of nine siblings who passed...
Ruby Dell Davis
Mar 19, 2011
Floyd StreetRuby Dell (Wiggins) Davis of Mansfield, passed away March 19, 2011, at the age of 83. She was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis worked for Pacific Uniform Company, for more than 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and reading. Mrs. Davis was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was...
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