Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Milton A. Mclaney
Aug 17, 2010
Milton A. McLaney ("Coach Mac"), a long time, well known resident of Covington, died August 17, 2010, at the age of 82. He attended West Georgia College prior to serving in the United States Navy during World War II. After the War, he attended and graduated from the University of Alabama with a Degree in Education, then earned his Masters...
Catherine M. Meyer
Aug 13, 2010
Access RoadCatherine M. Meyer of Covington, passed away at her home, August 13, 2010, at the age of 98. Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Catholic Daughters, and long-time member of The Steuben Society of America, an educational, fraternal, and patriotic organization of American citizens of German background. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, and cards; but most important to her...
Marvin G. Newberry
Aug 12, 2010
Marvin G. Newberry, Jr., of Covington, passed away August 12, 2010, at the age of 66. Mr. Newberry enjoyed fishing, rebuilding computers and lawn mowers, reading his comic books, and he loved antiques. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin George and Louise (Bagley) Newberry; and his brother, Gary Newberry. Survivors include his fiancé, Sandy Newberry; children, Jackie...
Janice Fleming
Aug 10, 2010
Access RoadJanice Fleming of Covington, passed away at home August 10, 2010, at the age of 65. Mrs. Fleming was a member of Victory Baptist Church, in Loganville, where she loved singing in the choir. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, watching TV, going out for dinner, and traveling to the beach. She cherished her private time reading her Bible and teaching...
James "Jim" Franklin Moss
Aug 7, 2010
Floyd Street Location Mr. James "Jim" Franklin Moss, Sr. of Covington passed away on August 7, 2010 at the age of 75. He was born in Newton County to the late Frank Wright and Georgia Rena (Callahan) Moss in 1934, and was a member of High Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed making peanut brittle and sharing it with family and...
Eddie Lewis Kite
Aug 6, 2010
Access RoadEddie Lewis Kite of Newborn, passed away at home, August 6, 2010, at the age of 69. He loved the Lord and his family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy - the light of his life. Mr. Kite loved to talk to people, and he loved laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Bruce and...
Mary Frances Mims
Aug 5, 2010
Access RoadMary Frances Mims of Oxford, passed away August 5, 2010, at the age of 85. Mrs. Mims enjoyed roller skating, traveling, and was considered an excellent cook. She and her husband, Kenneth, both enjoyed witnessing for the Lord. Mrs. Mims was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L....
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...
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