Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Judith Shannon (Judy) Holloway
Jan 4, 2011
Judith (Judy) Shannon Holloway, 60, of Covington died January 4, 2010 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Daughter of the late Herschel W. and Julia Elizabeth Shannon, Mrs. Holloway enjoyed painting, reading her Bible and singing. She loved traveling to the mountains and going to Dollywood. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Holloway and Willie Maddox of Oxford, Sherryl Holloway...
Patty Connell
Jan 4, 2011
Access RoadPatty Connell of Oxford, died January 4, 2011, at the age of 49. Mrs. Connell loved her horses and her dog, Bullet. She was a wonderful Nana, and will be greatly missed by her family. Survivors include her husband, Steven Daryl Connell of Oxford; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Travis Lowery of Covington; son, Steven Daryl Connell, II, of...
Mildred Inez Middlebrooks
Jan 4, 2011
Mildred Middlebrooks, 69, died January 4, 2011, at her residence in Mansfield. Born to Vera Viola Dobbs and the late Grady Emory Dobbs, Sr., she enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, cooking, and loved her dog, Bodie. Survivors include her mother, Viola Dobbs of McDonough; husband, Walker Kent of Mansfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and J.D. Holloway of Madison, Shirley and Kenny...
Loyd C. Edson
Jan 2, 2011
Loyd C. Edson, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Oxford, passed away January 2, 2011, at the age of 78. Mr. Edson was of the Baptist faith. He was a Bible school teacher with many nursing facilities in the Covington and Oxford areas. He enjoyed woodworking, and cutting out patterns and painting them. Mr. Edson loved his family dearly. He was preceded...
Edith W. Ellsworth
Jan 1, 2011
Edith W. Ellsworth, age 81, died January 1, 2011, at Great Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Monroe, GA, where she had made her home for the past two-and-a-half years. A business woman her entire life, she owned and operated a swimming school in Haines City, FL. After moving to Fort Lauderdale, FL, she owned and operated Nina Michelle Boutique before...
Frances Maddox
Dec 31, 2010
Frances Maddox of Covington, formerly of Augusta, passed away December 31, 2010, at the age of 83. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Maddox of Rydal, GA, Gene and Katherine Maddox of Covington, GA, Pete and Linda Parker of Augusta, GA; sister, Doris McCorkle of Springfield, GA; grandchildren, Christopher Maddox of Social Circle, GA, Barbara McCollum of Durham, NC;...
Michael E. La Follette
Dec 31, 2010
Michael E. La Follette of Social Circle died December 31, 2010, at the age of 66. The son of the late Roy W. and Irene Henry La Follette, he was a 1967 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. Mr. La Follette was employed by Hercules beginning in June of 1967 in Olathe, KS, subsequently...
Gladys D. Lipscomb
Dec 28, 2010
Access RoadGladys D. Lipscomb of Porterdale, passed away December 28, 2010, at the age of 88. Mrs. Lipscomb moved to Porterdale in 1963, and worked for Bibb Manufacturing Co., for 19 years. She enjoyed watching her soap opera, "Days of Our Lives"; the game shows, "Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader" and "The Price is Right", and various court...
Jimmy Crowe
Dec 27, 2010
Access RoadJimmy Crowe of Covington, passed away December 27, 2010, at the age of 54. Jimmy worked for Sound Foundations, in Conyers, for 20 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by all his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Wayne Crowe, Jr.; his parents, Mack and Sara Jo (Gilstrap)...
Joyce Woods
Dec 26, 2010
Joyce Woods of Oxford died December 26, 2010, at Newton Medical Center at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late John I. and Lizzie Bell Summers Norton. She enjoyed shopping and loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Robert P. Burkins, Linda and Edwin E. Martin,...
Greg Christian
Dec 25, 2010
Greg Christian, age 54, died December 25, 2010, at his home in Covington. Self-employed in the grading and hauling business, he had worked as a heavy equipment operator for thirty-five years. Mr. Christian enjoyed working with mechanics, loved sports, especially Auburn football, and was a person who never met a stranger. A loving son, brother, uncle and friend, he was...
Roy Lee Watson
Dec 25, 2010
Roy Lee Watson, age 77, died December 25, 2010, at Newton General Hospital in his hometown of Covington. Born in Porterdale to the late Harold Frank and Addie Marie Edwards Watson, he loved fishing and enjoyed working on his own inventions. A 20-year Veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Watson was a retired Drill Instructor and the recipient of...
Barbara Deloris Farmer
Dec 21, 2010
Barbara Deloris Farmer of Conyers died December 21, 2010, at Rockdale Medical Center in Conyers. She was 70 years old at the time of her death. Daughter of the late James David and Ellie Mae Sterling, she was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Conyers. Mrs. Farmer loved her family and will be remembered as a good cook....
Tim Hamlin
Dec 17, 2010
Floyd StreetTim Hamlin of Covington, passed away December 17, 2010, at the age of 59. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He attended church services at Covington Manor Nursing Home when able, and he especially enjoyed the music. Mr. Hamlin was preceded in death by his parents, Morris E. and Rosie M. (Hewell) Hamlin. Survivors include his sisters...
Thomas C. Bennett,
Dec 11, 2010
Thomas C. Bennett Sr., died December 11, 2010, at his home in Covington. Mr. Bennett was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Gilbert Street to the late Lewis and Ruth Bennett on May 20, 1929. He worked for the Georgia Railroad for 43 years, and with his brothers owned Bennett Brothers Service Station in East Atlanta for 25 years. Thomas was...
Mack Junior Crowe
Dec 11, 2010
Mack Junior Crowe, age 77, died December 11, 2010, at his home in Covington. He was the son of the late Lewis and Johnnie Criswell Crowe, and enjoyed woodworking, watching wrestling on television, and working on lawnmowers. A forklift mechanic, he had worked for 25 years with Lithonia Lighting in Conyers. Mack was predeceased by a grandchild, a great-grandchild, a...
Mack Straley,
Dec 8, 2010
Access RoadMack Straley, II, of Covington, passed away December 8, 2010, at the age of 60. Mr. Straley attended Crossroads United Methodist Church, in Conyers. He worked for Scientific Atlanta for 10 years. He enjoyed playing cards and chess. Mr. Straley loved music, and played the guitar in the band "For Rent". He was preceded in death by his father,...
Luther "Shotgun" Hailey
Dec 8, 2010
Access RoadLuther "Shotgun" Hailey of Oxford, passed away December 8, 2010, at the age of 75. Mr. Hailey served in the United States Air Force. He retired from Sweetheart Plastics, in Conyers. He enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar. Mr. Hailey was preceded in death by his parents, Aquilla Elliott and Ella Ruth (Wheeler) Hailey. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Knight...
Robert Lee Clark
Dec 6, 2010
Access RoadRev. Robert Lee Clark of Covington, went home to be with the Lord, December 6, 2010, at the age of 83. Pastor Clark had been the Pastor of Ambassadors for Christ Apostolic Church in Atlanta for 32 years. He had very special outreach programs through radio and prison ministries. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a...
Venson "Smitty" Smith
Dec 5, 2010
Access RoadVenson "Smitty" Smith of Oxford, passed away December 5, 2010, at the age of 70. Mr. Smith started his own transportation log hauling business, Smith Hauling, in 1987. In addition, he owned his own radiator shop and built houses for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and camping. He enjoyed watching television, especially...
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