Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Violet Brimingham
Jul 5, 2011
Access RoadViolet Brimingham of Covington, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2011, at the age of 68. Sister Brimingham was a faithful member of Higher Praise Tabernacle where she loved to worship the Lord. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...
Jewell Savage Mullins Hitchcock
Jul 4, 2011
Jewell Savage Mullins Hitchcock of Mansfield passed away July 4, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She was 91 years old at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Elmer Hitchcock, and her parents, Edward Oliver and Mary Lou (Gunn) Savage. Mrs. Hitchcock was a member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church and...
Monty Alexander Miller
Jul 3, 2011
Floyd StreetMonty Alexander Miller of Covington, passed away July 3, 2011, at the age of 43. He enjoyed fishing, repairing and painting cars and motorcycles, going to the races, and riding out in the country roads with family. He was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his...
John Harold "Andy" Anderson,
Jun 30, 2011
John Harold "Andy" Anderson, Jr. of Oxford, passed away June 30, 2011 at Newton Medical Center. He was 76 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Anderson, affectionately known as Buck, enjoyed being a "Ride-Along" with the Newton County Sheriff's Department. He also enjoyed family karaoke, as well as collecting guns and art. Mr. Anderson had a wonderful...
Martha "Pety" Williams Hawkins
Jun 27, 2011
Martha "Pety" Williams Hawkins of Covington passed away June 27, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She was 77 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Hawkins loved to read the bible. She enjoyed talking to friends and was always selflessly willing to help others. Mrs. Hawkins loved to watch TV and had a special love for...
Bessie Autry
Jun 26, 2011
Access RoadBessie Autry of Oxford, passed away June 26, 2011, at the age of 86. Mrs. Autry enjoyed Nascar, and especially enjoyed going to the Daytona 500. She loved flowers, doing puzzles, fishing, and traveling. Mrs. Autry was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Autry;...
Jackie M. Johnson
Jun 23, 2011
Access RoadJackie M. Johnson of Covington, passed away June 23, 2011, at the age of 60. Mrs. Johnson was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William S. and Frances (McCommons) Mathews. Survivors...
Thomas S. (Tom) Brown,
Jun 22, 2011
Thomas (Tom) S. Brown, Sr., of Oxford, passed away June 22, 2011, at the age of 85. Mr. Brown was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and retired from General Motors after several years of dedicated service. Mr. Brown served as Past Master of the Oglethorpe Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle,...
Tommy Lee Millwood,
Jun 21, 2011
Tommy Lee Millwood, Sr., of Covington, passed away at his home, Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the age of 71. Tommy retired from the U.S. Postal Service, after several years of dedicated service. He was of the Baptist faith, and had attended Porterdale Baptist, High Point Baptist, Oxford Baptist, and Grace Baptist. He was well known for his band, Tommy...
Ernest Eugene Mcmahon
Jun 20, 2011
Access RoadErnest Eugene McMahon, passed away June 20, 2011, at the age of 76. Mr. McMahon was a United States veteran, having served in both the Marines and the Navy. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling to Gulf Shores. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. McMahon was preceded in death by his...
Paul Adams,
Jun 19, 2011
Georgia lost one of her favorite sons and most devoted advocates when Paul Adams, Jr., 87, died on June 19, 2011, after a long battle with heart disease. Born on January 13, 1924, to Paul and Dessa Adams in the rural Newton County community of Dixie, Mr. Adams was the third of four children. He was among the students at...
Tammy Moss Garner
Jun 17, 2011
Tammy Moss Garner, age 48, of Covington, GA, died June 17, 2011. Tammy is survived by daughters, Hailey Marie Garner and Margaret (Maggie) Clair Garner; parents, Hal and Harriette Grant Moss, Covington, GA; brother and sister-in-law, David Charles and Carol Gay Moss; nieces, Emily Ruth Moss and Sarah Grace Moss; aunts, uncles, and many cousins. A Memorial Service will be...
Louise Lyda Beard Heard
Jun 17, 2011
Floyd StreetMrs. Louise Lyda Beard Heard of Covington, passed away on June 17, 2011 at the age of 97. She was born the second daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. L.M. Lyda in Walhalla, South Carolina on May 29, 1914, and had been a resident of Newton County for 76 years. Mrs. Heard was a retired bookkeeper, and a loyal...
Debra Kay Corley
Jun 14, 2011
Debra Kay Corley of Covington, passed away June 14, 2011, at the age of 51. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Corley was preceded in death by her mother, Mertis Rogers; and her father, Dorsey Jackson. Survivors include her husband, David Corley; sons, Chris Corley, Shawn Corley, all of...
Elmer Jackson
Jun 12, 2011
Access RoadElmer Jackson of Covington, born June 10, 1932, passed away June 12, 2011, at the age of 79. He enjoyed working, gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family. Mr. Jackson's wife, Mary, would like to thank everyone for all their love and support through this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....
Larry Mccullough
Jun 12, 2011
Access RoadLarry McCullough of Covington, passed away June 12, 2011, at the age of 69. Mr. McCullough was a lifelong resident of Newton County, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Conyers. He enjoyed going to the mountains, and collecting John Deere and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Mr. McCullough loved going to church and spending time with his family. He...
Lillie Belle Mcdaniel
Jun 7, 2011
Floyd StreetLillie Belle McDaniel of Monroe, passed away June 7, 2011, at the age of 91. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of Alcovy United Methodist Church, where she served as a greeter, and was also an active member of the Priceless Antiques. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and entertaining her friends and family. Mrs. McDaniel was a loving and devoted wife,...
John William Manning
Jun 5, 2011
Access RoadJohn William Manning, Jr., age 80, of New Orleans, LA, died June 5, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Walton County. Dr. Manning, a beloved Professor of Physiology at Emory University, taught, mentored and trained nurses, medical students and Ph.D. candidates for over 30 years. Dr. Manning received his B.S. in Biology from Loyola University of the South, his Masters...
Myrtle K. Harper
Jun 3, 2011
Floyd StreetMyrtle K. Harper of Covington, passed away June 3, 2011, at the age of 90. She was a life-long resident of Newton County, and member of The Baptist Tabernacle. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Harper; and her parents, Robert Lee and Maggie Bell (Loyd) Kirkpatrick.Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Reid Sappington of Fayetteville, NC;...
Patricia "Penny" Mooney
Jun 2, 2011
Access RoadPatricia "Penny" Mooney of Conyers, passed away June 2, 2011, at the age of 62. Mrs. Mooney was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Conyers, and was a very active member of their Relay for Life team. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and was a wonderful seamstress. She loved going to St. Simons Island and playing with her grandsons...
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