Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Robert "Jack" Johnson
Jun 19, 2010
Floyd StreetRobert "Jack" Johnson of Covington, passed away June 19, 2010, at the age of 78. Mr. Johnson served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Bibb Manufacturing Company after 47 years, and attended Stewart Baptist Church for many years. He loved all types of cars; was an avid vegetable...
Virginia Smith Milner
Jun 18, 2010
Access RoadVirginia Smith Milner of Jackson, came to rest June 18, 2010, at the age of 84. Mrs. Milner and her husband, Charles, owned and operated Lakeside Restaurant in Lithonia, for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mrs. Milner loved baking cakes and pies for everyone to enjoy. She was preceded in death by...
Louis Sewell
Jun 18, 2010
Louis Sewell of Covington, passed away June 18, 2010, at the age of 70. Mr. Sewell was married twice. His first wife was Dorothy Waller Sewell, with which he raised his two children; and then he was married to the late Linda (Hurt) Sewell, daughter of James and Ilse Hurt. During his 70 years, he managed to gain the love...
Sheila Skelton Barnes
Jun 18, 2010
Access RoadSheila Skelton Barnes of Covington, passed away June 18, 2010, at the age of 52. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She worked for New Rock Day Treatment Center and Kidz Net for 15 years. She loved going to the beach with her family, and enjoyed flower gardening in her yard. She was a great...
Martha C. Lester
Jun 16, 2010
Access RoadMartha C. Lester of Covington, passed away June 16, 2010, at the age of 83. Mrs. Lester enjoyed attending church at Honey Creek Baptist Church, and was a member there for 60 years. She enjoyed going to yard sales, cooking, watching Wheel of Fortune and the Atlanta Braves, but most important to her was her family, especially her grandchildren...
Edith B. Parker
Jun 14, 2010
Access RoadEdith B. Parker of Oxford, passed away June 14, 2010, at the age of 80. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, active member of the Senior Citizen Sunday School Class, and enjoyed cooking, baking, and crafts. Mrs. Parker loved her church, and nothing made her any happier than sharing her baked goods with others, especially at Christmas....
Aiden Christopher Coglianese
Jun 10, 2010
Access RoadLittle Aiden Christopher Coglianese died June 10, 2010, at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his mother and family. Little Aiden is survived by his mother, Kristina Marie Coglianese; sister, Haylee Marie Coglianese; twin brother, Brayden Michael Coglianese, all of Covington; grandparents, Jimmy Coglianese of Covington, and Kimberly and Preston...
Clark L. Gregg
Jun 7, 2010
Access RoadClark L. Gregg of Covington, passed away June 7, 2010, at the age of 64. Most important to Mr. Gregg was spending time with his family, friends, and grandchildren. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed Nascar racing, the Atlanta Falcons, fishing, and customizing his Dodge Charger for racing. Mr. Gregg liked country music, and enjoyed attending safety meetings...
Corene Henderson
Jun 6, 2010
Corene Elizabeth (Reynolds) Henderson, Newborn, passed away June 6, 2010, at the age of 52. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn. She enjoyed talking, and never met a stranger. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed working in her yard, knitting, cooking, going to the beach and loved her animals. One of her favorite things she enjoyed was listening...
Mary Derifield
Jun 3, 2010
Floyd StreetMary Derifield of Covington, passed away June 3, 2010, at the age of 77.Funeral Services for Ms. Derifield will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, 1:00 PM, at the Floyd Street Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard White officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 5, from 11 AM - 1 PM. Interment will...
Ellis Moore
Jun 1, 2010
Geneva Ellis Moore of Covington died July 1, 2010, at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Hiram and Grace Johnson Ellis and the widow of the late Huie Anderson Moore, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in Covington, where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class and Senior Saints. She was a member...
Carolyn J. Cook
May 26, 2010
Carolyn J. Cook of Covington, passed away May 26, 2010, at the age of 77. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flowers in her garden, especially her rose garden. Ms. Cook loved her grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed spending all her free time with them. She had many friends that she worked with many years at Stalvey's Restaurant and...
Ardell Payne
May 24, 2010
Ardell Payne (Gran Gran) of Covington, passed away May 24, 2010, at the age of 83. He was employed by Bibb Manufacturing Company for 48 years, retiring as plant engineer. Mr. Payne was a lifetime member of The Gospel Tabernacle, and Elder Emeritus of Christ Cornerstone Church, in Covington. He was an avid camper and enjoyed traveling with his wife....
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