Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Doris "Little Bit" Ashworth
Dec 2, 2010
Doris "Little Bit" Ashworth of Covington, died December 2, 2010, at the age of 60. Her companion was her dog, "Oz". She would often go to Bojangles, get them both biscuits, and they would go to the park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Kelly Ashworth, Sr.; sons, Bobby Garrett Willoughby, Ralph Kelly Ashworth, Jr.; and her...
Grace Hubbard
Nov 29, 2010
Grace Hubbard of Decatur died November 29, 2010, at Westbury Health & Rehabilitation Center in Conyers, at the age of 89. The daughter of the late Garland L. and Clara Bell Thompson Samples, she was the widow of the late George I. Hubbard, Sr. She was formerly employed by Sears, Roebuck & Company as an assistant manager in retail sales. ...
Billy Pooser
Nov 29, 2010
Access RoadBilly Pooser of Covington, passed away November 29, 2010, at the age of 47. Billy loved the Lord, and was a faithful and longtime member of Greater Love Baptist Church where he served as head usher. He worked for Kroger as a courtesy clerk for 11 years, and enjoyed his work dearly. His work put him in touch with...
Jackie Mccrary
Nov 29, 2010
Jackie McCrary of Oxford died November 29, 2010, at the age of 56. The daughter of the late Nettie McCrary, she had worked as a secretary for Universal Machine in Covington. She liked being around people and enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bowling and attending auctions. Ms. McCrary held an associate's degree in computer science and enjoyed computers and face book,...
Laura "Becky" Banks
Nov 27, 2010
Mrs. Laura "Becky" Banks of Covington died November 27, 2010 at the age of 96. She was born in Monticello to the late David Woodfin and India Kate Henderson Cargile and was the widow of the late William Owens Banks. She had been a resident of Mansfield and Covington for 70 years, a member of Mansfield United Methodist Church and...
Eunice Brown
Nov 25, 2010
Eunice Brown, age 90, of Covington died November 25, 2010, at Social Circle Nursing Home in Social Circle. The daughter of the late Aslee and Ellie J. Shannon, she was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Brown was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking and was a hard worker. She was preceded in death by...
Frances Michele Spell
Nov 24, 2010
Frances Michelle Spell, age 44, of Covington died November 24, 2010, at Atlanta Medical Center. The daughter of the late Calvin Buchanan, she was a former employee of Clairon Metals. Her hobbies included spending time with her grandchildren, bargain shopping, yard sales and tanning bed. She also enjoyed eating Honey Smacks cereal between 1:00 and 2:00 AM. She is survived...
Montez (Tez) Graham
Nov 23, 2010
Access RoadMrs. Montez (Tez) Graham of Conyers, passed away November 23, 2010, at the age of 81. Mrs. Graham was born in Westminster, SC, to the late Leslie and Lois (Royster) Grant. She was an active member of Conyers First Presbyterian Church, and teacher at Pine Street Elementary, in Conyers, for 20 years. Mrs. Graham was nominated and elected to...
William T. Thompson
Nov 21, 2010
Access RoadWilliam T. Thompson of Oxford, passed away November 21, 2010, at the age of 65. Mr. Thompson was a resident of Oxford, since 1971, and owned and operated Thompson Framing & Construction company for 39 years. He was a Nascar fan. In his younger years, he was a stock car driver and raced in the Athens area for several...
Louise Murphy
Nov 21, 2010
Louise Murphy of Newborn, passed away November 21, 2010, at the age of 64. Mrs. Murphy was a devoted member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the Smoky Mountains, talking on the phone, spending time with her family and friends, and she loved shopping. Mrs. Murphy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend....
Wyman H. Mims
Nov 19, 2010
Floyd StreetWyman H. Mims of Mansfield, passed away November 19, 2010, at the age of 85. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church, and enjoyed collecting and reading different versions of the Bible and other religious books. He worked for Western Electric in Burlington, North Carolina, before retiring after nearly 25 years....
Sallie M. King
Nov 18, 2010
Floyd StreetSallie M. King of Porterdale, passed away November 18, 2010, at the age of 76. Mrs. King was born in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Earl and Sarah Lee (Christian) Harper. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ, and was a very strong, Christian believer in Jesus Christ. Mrs. King retired from Covington Manor Nursing Home, in 2001,...
Mary Frances Thomas Mann
Nov 16, 2010
Access RoadMary Frances Thomas Mann of Covington, passed away November 16, 2010, at the age of 60. She dedicated her life to Westbury Nursing Home, in Conyers, where she was a caregiver for over thirty years until she had to retire due to her health. She dedicated her life to taking care of her parents, and dearly enjoyed her dogs,...
Joanne Davis Kurz
Nov 15, 2010
Joanne Davis Kurz, age 74, of Mansfield, died November 15, 2010, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Lou Studdard Green, and the widow of the late Charles Kurz and Corry Davis. An excellent seamstress, Mrs. Kurz enjoyed cooking and loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. She is survived by...
Viola Luke
Nov 14, 2010
Access RoadViola Luke, 70, of Covington died November 14, 2010, at Newton Medical Center. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, cooking, working in the garden, and traveling. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a friend to many. Mrs. Luke was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lavada Walker. Mrs. Luke is survived by daughter...
Minnie B. Rowland
Nov 13, 2010
Minnie B. Rowland of Covington, died November 13, 2010 at Westbury Health & Rehabilitation in Conyers, at the age of 88. Mrs. Rowland loved fishing and spending time with her family. She was very dedicated to her God, and to her church. She worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company and retired from C & D Battery. Mrs. Rowland is preceded in...
James Robert (Doc) Kery
Nov 12, 2010
Access RoadJames (Doc) Robert Dockery of Monticello, passed away November 12, 2010, at the age of 72. Mr. Dockery was one of fourteen children born to the late Herschel Thedford and Ruby (Scales) Dockery. He was an active member of Al Sihah Shrine in Macon, Royal Order of Jesters - Macon Court; Masonic Lodge #50, the Scottish Rite Valley of...
Ted Church
Nov 9, 2010
Ted Church of Conyers, passed away November 9, 2010, at the age of 73. Mr. Church attended Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and sports. He was the widower of Margaret Church, and the son of the late Harold and Eva (Coon) Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Rosemary Church of Conyers; children, David Church, Thomas...
J.W. Rutledge
Nov 8, 2010
Access RoadJ.W. Rutledge of Covington, died November 8, 2010, at the age of 63. He was born in Porterdale, to the late Dean and Blondine (Hay) Rutledge, and attended Newton County High School, where he was a member of the state championship basketball team in 1964. Mr. Rutledge was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served at Ft. Gordon...
Mike Collins
Nov 8, 2010
Access RoadMike Collins of Oxford, passed away November 8, 2010, at the age of 39. Mike was employed by AMI, working in maintenance at General Mills. He had a beautiful voice, and enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, and camping with his wife and dogs. Mike was a loving husband and son, and had a very compassionate and tender heart. He...
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