Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ramona Alice Grissom
Aug 3, 2010
Access RoadRamona Alice Grissom of Shady Dale, passed away August 3, 2010, at the age of 79. Mrs. Grissom was very active in Westminster,South Carolina, politics - becoming the first woman elected to serve on the town council; and was appointed to the State Reorganization Committee by the governor of South Carolina. She was very active in community service, and...
Tony Morton
Aug 3, 2010
Grover C. (Tony) Morton of Covington, passed away August 3, 2010, at the age of 82. He worked as a Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Covington for 30 years. Mr. Morton served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He belonged to the American Legion, sang in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church and led singing...
Bobby N. Durden
Jul 28, 2010
Floyd StreetBobby N. Durden of Loganville, passed away July 28, 2010, at the age of 78. He was a member of Corinth Christian Church, in Loganville. Mr. Durden was employed by Crawford Insulation & Fire Protection of Atlanta, for 35 years; and a member of the Local 669 Pipe Fitters Union. He enjoyed fox hunting and racing cars on dirt...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Litsey
Jul 27, 2010
Robert Eugene "Bob" Litsey of Social Circle, GA, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away at his home, July 27, 2010, at the age of 66. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer W. and Leona A. (Burkhead) Litsey; first wife, Bobbye Jo Litsey; and his brother, Larry W. Litsey. Mr. Litsey owned and operated Sunshine Medical, Inc., in...
Rachel N. Coody
Jul 17, 2010
Access RoadRachel N. Coody of Covington, passed away July 17, 2010, at the age of 79. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church, in Covington, for over 50 years. Mrs. Coody enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, fishing, camping, and painting with her sisters. She loved to travel with her sisters, and spending time outdoors where she enjoyed nature -...
Nesbit L. Thompson
Jul 16, 2010
Floyd StreetNesbit L. Thompson of Monticello, passed away July 16, 2010, at the age of 68. He was an active member of Living Waters Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Thompson enjoyed camping and watching Nascar, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He showed his black Chevrolet, and won several trophies at the car shows he...
Billy Carl (B.C.) Crowell
Jul 16, 2010
Access RoadBilly Carl (B.C.) Crowell of Covington passed away July 16, 2010. B.C. was born in Porterdale, GA on Sept. 9, 1923 to the late Homer Guy and Thelma Miller Crowell. A natural athlete, he received a baseball scholarship to Oglethorpe University where he lettered in both baseball and football and was named to the Blue Key Honor Society. In...
Betty Parker
Jul 15, 2010
Access RoadBetty Parker of Social Circle, passed away July 15, 2010, at the age of 78. She enjoyed crocheting, watching Gospel videos, and cooking. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Parker; her grandson; parents, John Wiley and Alma (Yancey) Jones; and two sisters. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Denise Johnson of Social Circle, Lynn and...
Laurie Emmett Miller
Jul 7, 2010
Floyd StreetLaurie Emmett Miller of Covington, passed away July 7, 2010, at the age of 72. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church for 39 years, and loved his church family and friends dearly. Mr. Miller enjoyed fishing and traveling - especially on cruise ships or by bus. He loved people in general, and was a friend to...
Walter Kenneth Britt
Jul 6, 2010
Access RoadWalter Kenneth Britt of Covington, passed away July 6, 2010, at the age of 60. Mr. Britt was a skilled leather worker; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He loved his family dearly, and loved being a Papa - always showing his love to his grandchildren. Mr. Britt loved his church, Solid Rock Baptist, and studied his Bible...
Annie Belle Hickey
Jul 4, 2010
Access RoadAnnie Belle Hickey of Lithonia, GA, passed away July 4, 2010, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hickey loved gardening, fishing, and watching the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics play one another. She enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City and Canada. Mrs. Hickey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Martha Anne Tucker
Jul 2, 2010
Access RoadMartha Anne Tucker of Covington, went home to be with the Lord, July 2, 2010, at the age of 74. Mrs. Tucker was a member of Newton Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, writing, and created beautiful crocheted pieces. She loved to sing, and passed this love on to her children. Mrs. Tucker was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Milton Gregory Gerlach,
Jul 2, 2010
Access RoadMilton Gregory Gerlach, Jr., of Social Circle, passed away July 2, 2010, at the age of 87. Mr. Gerlach, an Army veteran, received several medals while serving his country during World War II, including a good conduct medal, a victory medal, three bronze stars, and a purple heart. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Gerlach was preceded...
James Armistead
Jul 1, 2010
James Armistead of Lake City, Georgia, died July 1, 2010, at the age of 70. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Arisohn; sons, Craig Armistead and Russell Armistead, all of Canton; sisters and brothers, Russell Armistead of Social Circle, Betty Hinton of Marietta, Herman Harper of McDonough, Katherine Kirkus of Conyers, Billy Armistead of Monticello, Brenda Garner of Covington,...
Jimmy Minor
Jun 30, 2010
Access RoadJimmy Minor of Covington, passed away June 30, 2010. His family was the most important focus in his life. He was a proud grandparent, father, son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Minor provided care for his father, James, until his death. He loved gardening, sports, politics, hosting family holidays, being the family auto mechanic, and his dogs. Mr. Minor was...
Allie Parish
Jun 29, 2010
Access RoadAllie Parish of Covington, passed away June 29, 2010, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Evie (Haynes) Lunsford. Mrs. Parish and her late husband, William Howard Parish, owned and operated Parish Grocery until retirement in 1980. Mrs. Parish enjoyed gardening, reading, and was a friend to all stray animals. She would...
Richard Lee Coleman
Jun 25, 2010
Mr. Richard Lee Coleman went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2010. He was born April 12, 1931, to Henry and Rubye Barnett Coleman in Smyrna, GA. Growing up in the Oakdale community in Smyrna, he attended Fitzhugh Lee School, along with his wife of 63 years, Marian Fouts Coleman. He found employment at Southern Railway in...
Jacqueline Mary Garland
Jun 24, 2010
Floyd StreetJacqueline Mary Garland of Covington, passed away June 24, 2010, at the age of 73. Mrs. Garland was a Eucharistic Minister, and worked as a Sacristan. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Mrs. Garland was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and church dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore (Sal) Garland, Sr.,...
Billy Duene Dukes
Jun 22, 2010
Access RoadBilly Duene Dukes of Rutledge, passed away June 22, 2010, at the age of 73. Mrs. Dukes was a devoted wife and mother. She was creative, having a gift from God to create something from nothing. She was the very best at everything she did. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart, and shared the good...
Alphonso Lowe
Jun 21, 2010
Access RoadAlphonso Lowe of Covington, passed away June 21, 2010, at the age of 66. He retired from Win Nelson Plumbing Company after 40 years of service. Mr. Lowe enjoyed sports, fishing, and entertaining his family and friends. Most important to him was his family, which he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary...
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