Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

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...

Irene Burnett
Sep 14, 2010
Irene Burnett of Loganville, died at Riverside Healthcare in Covington, September 14, 2010, at the age of 88. Mrs. Burnett attended Jersey Baptist Church. She loved to sew and cross stitch baby blankets. Mrs. Burnett enjoyed being with her family and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fitz...

Wayne Cooper
Sep 14, 2010
Access RoadWayne Cooper of Covington, passed away September 14, 2010, at the age of 40. Mr. Cooper enjoyed dirt track racing and sports, and played various sports when he was younger. He loved to watch Nascar racing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marie (Newton) Anderson; and his grandfathers, Homer Cooper and Hermon Anderson. Survivors include his daughter,...

Imogene Boyd Brand
Sep 13, 2010
Imogene Boyd Brand of Oxford, died September 13, 2010, at Abbey Hospice at the age of 72. She loved dancing, flowers, playing cards, cookouts, and the television show Bonanza. A retired fork lift operator for Mobil Chemical, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Ms. Brand was preceded in death by her parents, Vershaw and Evelyn Waldrop Boyd; a daughter,...
Harold W.
Sep 12, 2010
DAY, Harold W., age 69 (a/k/a "Santa") passed away September 12, 2010. Harold grew up in Opp, AL entering the United States Air Force in 1961-65 stationed at SAC Air Bases. A long career with W. T. Grants, managing several Atlanta stores; another long career as contract salesman for West Building Materials; retiring from Lowes (Conyers/Lithonia). With West he was...

Terry Paul "T-Bone" Duren,
Sep 9, 2010
Access RoadTerry Paul "T-Bone" Duren, Sr., of Winder, passed away September 9, 2010, at the age of 56. He loved working with wood, and was a self-employed framer for 32 years. Mr. Duren loved his church family and friends, but more than anything he was a devoted husband, daddy, Papaw, son, and brother. He was preceded in death by his...

Trammell Dwight (Ike) Jones
Sep 8, 2010
Access RoadTrammell Dwight (Ike) Jones of Porterdale, passed away September 8, 2010, at the age of 58. He was born in Monroe, Georgia, to the late William F. and Dixie (Duncan) Jones. Mr. Jones was employed with Kitchens Flooring for 18 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and vegetable gardening; and also enjoyed playing softball and baseball. Survivors include his wife,...

Susan Golden
Sep 5, 2010
Susan Golden of Covington died September 5, 2010, at the age of 48. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. A child care professional, Mrs. Golden was assistant director of Primrose Academy, and enjoyed camping and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eugene Long. Mrs. Golden is survived by her...

Jeannette Marion Smith
Sep 5, 2010
Smith, Jeannette Marion, 76, Snellville GA, died September 5, 2010 surrounded by her family. Jean was a member of Oak Road Lutheran Church Lilburn GA. She was born in Chicago, IL but lived most of her life in Atlanta area. She was devoted to her children and her entire family. She was loved by all and will be missed. She...
Roy Craig Evans
Sep 4, 2010
Mr. Roy "Craig" Evans of Conyers died September 4, 2010 from complications of pneumonia at the age of 60 after winning an 11 year battle of lymphoma and surviving 2 bone marrow transplants. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was Vice President of Evans Tool and Die and was a member of Crosspoint Christian Church and McDonough Christian Church. He was...

Ted W. Chancey
Aug 28, 2010
Floyd StreetTed W. Chancey of Covington, passed away August 28, 2010, at the age of 80. He was employed with Chancey's Shoe Shop, where he worked in shoe repair for a number of years; and with Consolidated Shoe Company, at which time he traveled throughout Alabama for a short time. Mr. Chancey loved collecting antiques and knives, and enjoyed trading...

James Thomas Duke
Aug 24, 2010
Access RoadJames Thomas Duke of Covington, passed away August 24, 2010, at the age of 79. James was a long time resident of Newton County and was a Korean War veteran. James worked for Bibb Manufacturing and Mobil Chemical. He loved gardening, working in his yard, and a good debate - which he never lost. He enjoyed coaching softball, and...

Virginia M. Kursaitis
Aug 19, 2010
Access RoadVirginia M. Kursaitis of Oxford, passed away August 19, 2010, at the age of 76. Mrs. Kursaitis was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister; and was compassionate and giving throughout her life. She was comical, funny, and always ready to have a good time. Some of her most enjoyable moments were in front of a Bingo Card...

William "Billy" E. Bond
Aug 18, 2010
William "Billy" E. Bond of Covington, passed away August 18, 2010, at the age of 53. Mr. Bond served his country in the U.S. Army. He was very active in his church, and enjoyed taking care of his animals. Mr. Bond was very devoted to his daddy and mother, William Forrester and Mary Bond, caring for them until their death....
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