Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Nellie Grace Smith
Apr 23, 2010
Floyd StreetNellie Grace (Fleming) Smith of Conyers, passed away April 23, 2010, at the age of 98. Mrs. Smith was a member of Zion Baptist Church for over 90 years. She worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company for over 25 years, and also farmed with her husband in her earlier years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, walking and attending her exercise classes....
William Ralph Henderson
Apr 22, 2010
Access RoadWilliam Ralph Henderson of Oxford, passed away April 22, 2010, at the age of 85. Mr. Henderson, an Army veteran, received a Purple Heart during his service in World War II. He attended New Life Apostolic Church, in Watkinsville. He loved his family and music, especially blue grass and gospel. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents,...
Troy Patterson
Apr 20, 2010
Access RoadTroy Patterson of Oxford, passed away April 20, 2010, at the age of 65. Mr. Patterson was owner and operator of Patterson Electric for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing and raising chickens and other farm animals. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ray and Zana Grace (Shakleford) Patterson; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include...
Joann Bellew Restivo
Apr 19, 2010
Floyd StreetMrs. Joann Bellew Restivo of Covington died on April 19, 2010 at Walton Regional Hospital at the age of 77. She was born in Princeton, Georgia to the late G. Gordon and Lula Mae Talley Bellew on January 14, 1933, and was a resident of Newton County since 1979. Mrs. Restivo enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, and loved to...
Tennyson L. Knight
Apr 19, 2010
Access RoadTennyson L. Knight of Newborn, passed away April 19, 2010, at the age of 68. Mr. Knight was owner and operator of Knight Motors, and enjoyed working on cars, attending car auctions and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Annie Martha (Ellington) Knight. Survivors include his daughters, Shearl Reddy of Suwanee, Patricia Hutcheson of...
John Alonzo Gregory
Apr 18, 2010
Access RoadJohn Alonzo Gregory passed away April 18, 2010 at the age of 74 in the comfort of his home. Born and raised in Essequibo, Guyana South America, he was an esteemed member of the police force for many years. He met and married the former, Aileen Patricia Price. From this union three children were born: daughters, Sharon Feliciano, Sha'Vaughn...
Dolores A. Jones
Apr 17, 2010
Dolores A. Jones of Covington, died April 17, 2010, at her home, at the age of 79. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late William and Anna Jones. Mrs. Jones enjoyed needlework, and most important to her was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Jones. Survivors include her husband, Ralph...
Dillon Eli (Dilly Doo) Beesley
Apr 17, 2010
BEESLEY Dillon (Dilly Doo) Beesley of Loganville died April 27, 2010, at the age of seven. His family said of him that he was a precious gift from God who taught them many, many lessons about life. Dillon is survived by his parents, Rex Lee Beesley, Jr. and Debra Lynn Brown Beesley of Loganville; sister, Jessica LeeAnn Smith of Canton;...
Charles Joseph "Cj" Parker
Apr 11, 2010
Charles Joseph "CJ" Parker of Covington, passed away April 11, 2010, at the age of 86. Mr. Parker was a member of Jersey United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. He was a farmer, and loved working with his livestock. Mr. Parker enjoyed gardening and collecting knives and antiques, but most important to him was God and his family. ...
Sarah Evelyn Hewell Kent
Apr 11, 2010
Sarah Evelyn Hewell Kent, passed away on April 11, 2010. She was born in Porterdale, Georgia but lived most of her life in Atlanta and Covington, Georgia. She graduated from Porterdale High School and retired from America Fore Insurance Group after 30 years of service. For the past three years she has lived in Gainesville, Florida with her sister, Betty...
James Timothy "Timmy" Overby
Apr 10, 2010
James Timothy "Timmy" Overby of Covington, passed away April 10, 2010, at the age of 44. He enjoyed watching television, especially wrestling and Nascar racing, and loved fishing. Timmy thoroughly enjoyed studying aeronautics, either through his telescope or keeping up with the latest NASA developments. He loved his pet cats. Survivors include his parents, Billy Joe and Linda Rebecca (Ellis)...
Wayne Kelly
Apr 9, 2010
Wayne Kelly of Covington, passed away April 9, 2010, at the age of 72. Mr. Kelly was a life-long resident of Jasper County and a member of Christ Cornerstone Church in Covington. He retired from Erickson Fabrics with 37 years of service. Mr. Kelly was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed camping and farming. He loved his family, especially his...
Barbara F. Avery
Apr 8, 2010
Access RoadBarbara F. Avery of Statham, formerly of Covington, passed away April 8, 2010, at the age of 78. Mrs. Avery was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington where she taught the teenage Sunday School class for 40 years; and was also a member of the Newton Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Avery resided in Covington for 53 years before...
James A. "Jimmy" Hill
Apr 7, 2010
Access RoadJames A. (Jimmy) Hill of Newborn, passed away April 7, 2010, at the age of 53. Mr. Hill was a resident of Jasper County since 1981, and owner and operator of H&H Machine Shop for 24 years. He was an avid sportsman and an accomplished salt water fisherman. He enjoyed fishing, deer and turkey hunting. Mr. Hill was preceded...
Don Staples
Apr 7, 2010
Access RoadDon Staples of Jackson, passed away April 7, 2010, at the age of 60. Mr. Staples worked as a mechanic with the Local 48. He enjoyed salt water fishing and painting cars. Mr. Staples was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Sue (Johnson) Staples; twin brother, Dan; brothers, Louie, Doc, Charles, Billy; and his parents, Malcom and Annie...
Ollie Violet Lackey Young
Apr 5, 2010
Floyd StreetOllie Violet Lackey Young of Covington, passed away April 5, 2010, at the age of 87. Although a native of Rockdale County, Mrs. Young has resided in Covington since 1945. She was a very active member of Belmont Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Mrs. Young loved sewing and quilting, but most important to her was her...
David Simons
Apr 5, 2010
Dr. David Simons grew up in Pennsylvania in the 1930's enjoying a younger sister, church youth choir, and family visits to a summer cabin in the woods. During medical school he married his high school sweetheart Mary Heagey Grefe. They have 4 living children, Susan, Sam, Sally and Scott Simons. Steven died in infancy. David Simons graduated from Jefferson Medical...
Louise Wise
Mar 31, 2010
Access RoadLouise Wise, of Porterdale, died March 31, 2010, at Rockdale Medical Center, at the age of 92. A life long resident of Newton County, Mrs. Wise retired from Bibb Manufacturing and was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling to the mountains, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Wise was preceded in...
Brenda Cofer Shackelford-Simpson
Mar 29, 2010
Access RoadBrenda Cofer Shackelford-Simpson, of Stockbridge, died March 29, 2010, at Henry Medical Center, at the age of 64. Daughter of the late Cecil C. and Margaret Heath Cofer, she was a devout Christian. Ms. Simpson had been employed as the secretary to Governor Carl Sanders for 2 years and to Secretary of State Ben Fortson for 4 years. She...
Rodney Lyle Jacobs
Mar 29, 2010
Access RoadRodney Lyle Jacobs, of Oxford, died peacefully at his home, March 29, 2010, at the age of 59. Born May 14, 1950 in Dixon, Illinois to the late Clifford and Bernadine Allen Jacobs, he was a 1972 graduate of the University of Georgia and worked for Symons Corporation from 1972-2009. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Candace Fairfax...
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