Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Leroy Montgomery "Monty" Willson,, M.D. Jr.
Oct 24, 2010
Access RoadLeroy Montgomery "Monty" Willson, Jr, M.D., 68, passed away on October 24, 2010 from metastatic melanoma. He was born in Athens, GA on September 22, 1942 to the late Leroy Montgomery Willson, Sr. and Augusta Mallory Willson. Monty graduated from Oxford College of Emory University (1961), University of North Carolina (1963) and Duke University Medical School (1967). Dr. Willson's...
Thomas Blackwell
Oct 23, 2010
Thomas Blackwell of Covington, passed away October 23, 2010, at the age of 81. As a United States veteran, Mr. Blackwell served in both the Army and Navy. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, including herbs and spices, and loved to cook. Mr. Blackwell loved spending time outdoors, and watching the deer and other animals while sitting on his front porch. Mr....
Ernest C. Stowe
Oct 23, 2010
Ernest C. Stowe of Covington, passed away October 23, 2010, at the age of 82. He was a lifelong member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, and retired from Bibb Manufacturing Company after 57 years of service. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan who always enjoyed watching the game on TV. Mr. Stowe loved his family...
Albert (Junior) Stowe
Oct 19, 2010
Floyd StreetAlbert (Junior) Stowe of Social Circle, passed away peacefully at his home, October 19, 2010, at the age of 81. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in Guam, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Mr. Stowe was a faithful member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Dawson Masonic Lodge #68 in...
Helen W. Slay
Oct 18, 2010
Helen W. Slay of Conyers, passed away October 18, 2010, at the age of 78. Mrs. Slay was born in Jesup, Georgia, to the late E.A. and Adeline (Doster) Walker, and moved to Hayden, Alabama at an early age. She attended Auburn University, and taught at both Hayden and Warrior elementary schools. Mrs. Slay worked for several general contractors, including...
Paul Joseph Deconinck,
Oct 17, 2010
Mr. Paul Joseph DeConinck, Sr. of Covington died peacefully at home October, 17, 2010 at the age of 79. He retired after 35 years of service from Stanley Tools in 1997, and enjoyed camping, classical music, computers, wood working and watching movies. Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Mr. DeConinck is preceded in death...
Joanne Deisenroth Schlageter
Oct 14, 2010
Access RoadJoanne Deisenroth Schlageter of Social Circle, passed away October 14, 2010, at the age of 78. Mrs. Schlageter worked in real estate for 40 years. She was also a registered nurse for nearly 20 years, graduating from Rochester General Nursing with a bachelor's degree. Mrs. Schlageter enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, sewing, knitting, reading, playing bridge, and was an artist...
Pearlie Gene Durden
Oct 12, 2010
Floyd StreetPearlie Gene Durden of Covington, passed away peacefully at her home, October 12, 2010, at the age of 73. She enjoyed listening to country music, traveling to Florida, shopping, eating catfish at Neely's, and loved watching wrestling and the Atlanta Braves. Mrs. Durden was known as "Granny" by all, and looked after everybody. She loved her dogs and cats,...
Steve W. Wilson
Oct 11, 2010
Steve W. Wilson of Oxford died October 11, 2010, at the age of 52. Steve was self employed as an Art Director for 12 years, a published author with a passion for the word of God. He was an accomplished master carpenter, builder and creative designer as well. He collected antiques and enjoyed photography. He will be remembered as a...
Lou Emma Wilbanks
Oct 7, 2010
Floyd StreetLou Emma Wilbanks of Covington, passed away October 7, 2010, at the age of 80. Mrs. Wilbanks was a great friend and neighbor, and was considered by many as the "sweetest lady" they had ever known. She attended Life Point Community Church, in Loganville, and enjoyed quilting, flowers, canning, and making biscuits, but most important to her was her...
Joan Keim James
Oct 4, 2010
Floyd StreetJoan Keim James of Covington, passed away October 4, 2010, at the age of 80. Mrs. James was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, an active member of the Service Guild of Covington, and volunteered with the American Red Cross. She loved gardening, reading, playing bridge, and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by...
Billy Overby
Oct 4, 2010
Billy Overby of Covington, passed away October 4, 2010, at the age of 68. Mr. Overby was well-known and loved by many in the Magnet community in which he lived. He was preceded in death by his son, Timmy Overby; and his parents, Tim Jackson and Ruby (Hawkins) Overby. Survivors include his wife, Linda Overby; daughters, Shirley Johnson, Renee McCall,...
Walter Keith Williams
Oct 1, 2010
Walter Keith Williams of Covington, died October 1, 2010, at the age of 66. Son of the late Jess and Thelma Phillips Williams, hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. Mr. Williams is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mark and April Williams and grandson, Brian, of Covington; sisters, Elaine Henry of Cleveland, GA, Marion and Don Palmer, Sherry Williams...
Ben R. Vossler
Sep 25, 2010
Floyd StreetBen R. Vossler of Newborn, passed away September 25, 2010, at the age of 74. Mr. Vossler attended Houghton College in New York for several years, Braden School of Welding in Pennsylvania, and went to technical school for operation and repair of heavy equipment. He enjoyed working with his father in the oil well drilling business in both New...
Grace Pollett Walker
Sep 22, 2010
Access RoadGrace Pollett Walker of Porterdale, passed away September 22, 2010, at the age of 78. She enjoyed reading, camping, collecting angels and dog statues. Mrs. Walker loved listening to bluegrass gospel music, and was an Elvis fan in her younger years. Her pride and joy and was her little Chihuahua, "Baby". She was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Mildred L. Cater Plymal
Sep 22, 2010
Access RoadMildred L. Cater Plymal was born in College Park, GA on February 10, 1930, and went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2010. She grew up and resided in College Park, married Ralph E. Plymal, Sr., in 1948. They moved to Fayette County in 1984 and she joined Flat Creek Baptist Church. Mildred loved music and...
Timothy Eugene Hailey
Sep 21, 2010
Access RoadTimothy Eugene Hailey of Rutledge, passed away September 21, 2010, at the age of 52. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid fisherman, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Mr. Hailey loved to travel, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vesta Jewell (Hodges) Hailey. Survivors include his wife,...
Pat J. Landers
Sep 21, 2010
Pat J. Landers of Monticello, passed away September 21, 2010, at the age of 64. Mrs. Landers enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the yard, watching the hummingbirds, and playing video games on the computer, but most important to her was her family. She was a very soft-hearted person and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Landers was preceded...
Clifford L. Bulebush
Sep 19, 2010
Mrs. Clifford L. Bulebush of Covington, died September 19, 2010, at Riverside Health Care Center in Covington at the age of 96. Mrs. Bulebush was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Jackson. She enjoyed cruising, reading and playing cards. Mrs. Bulebush is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Bert Richardson of Conyers, Shirley and Bud Aydlett of Hamilton,...
Opal Henry
Sep 15, 2010
Access RoadOpal Henry of Covington, passed away September 15, 2010, at the age of 86. Mrs. Henry was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and was well-known in the High Point community for her cooking and canning. She was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company for several years before working as a medical secretary at Newton County Hospital (now Newton...
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