Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Dennis Eugene Kreger
Jan 29, 2011
Mr. Dennis Eugene Kreger of Covington passed away on January 29, 2011 at the age of 42. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Kreger. Mr. Kreger is survived by his wife, Heather Brooks Kreger; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Nathan Trawick of Savannah; mother and step-father, Andrea and...
Rachel B. Payne
Jan 29, 2011
Mrs. Rachael B. Payne of Covington passed away January 29, 2011 at the age of 82. She was born in Jackson, GA to James W. and Mary (King) Baugh and was the widow of Ardell Junior Payne and grew up in the Covington Mill area. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, especially the camping trip they took to...
Tony Castellana,
Jan 27, 2011
Tony Castellana, Sr., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the age of 81. Mr. Castellana was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. He attended Stewart Baptist Church, in Covington, and enjoyed spending time with his friends at the coffee shop. He loved watching football and westerns, but most of...
Herman Hegwood
Jan 26, 2011
Access RoadHerman Hegwood of Covington, passed away January 26, 2011, at the age of 83. Mr. Hegwood was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II as a military police officer. He attended Lorraine Assembly of God, in Stockbridge; and retired from C&D Batteries, in Conyers. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on small engines, singing, and...
Margaret Skelton
Jan 24, 2011
Miss Margaret Skelton of Conyers passed away at Rockdale Medical Center on January 24, 2011 at the age of 82. Margaret was born in Covington to D. C. "Bill" and Dolly (Ramey) Skelton and was employed by Covington Mill and Bibb Manufacturing for many years. Margaret was known as "caretaker" by her family members as she raised her siblings after...
Tommy Granger
Jan 22, 2011
Access Road Tommy Granger of Covington, passed away January 22, 2011, at the age of 95. Mr. Granger, a recipient of the Legion of Merit Award, was a World War II veteran, having served in the European Theatre. He was a member of North Covington United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, eating catfish, and working with his two brothers...
Tony Landers
Jan 21, 2011
Tony Landers of Monticello passed away January 21, 2011, at the age of 58. He was owner and operator of Lander's Carpet Installation. He enjoyed playing chess and the guitar. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Landers was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy (Cannon) Landers; and his parents, Alton and...
Tommy Cook,
Jan 21, 2011
Access RoadTommy Cook, Jr., of Covington, passed away January 21, 2011, at the age of 47. Tommy enjoyed collecting coins, comic books, knives, and toy collectables. He enjoyed growing cactus and bonsai trees; and loved being around animals. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Reginald Cook, Sr. Tommy is survived by his mother and step-father, LaRue and...
Jackie Simmons
Jan 18, 2011
Floyd StreetJackie Simmons of Covington, passed away January 18, 2011, at the age of 54. Mr. Simmons enjoyed hunting and fishing; and loved attending gospel singings. Most important to him was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carlton and Martha Elizabeth (Johnson) Simmons; brother, David Simmons; and nephew, Shane Simmons. Survivors include his wife, Wanda...
Pat Stowe
Jan 17, 2011
Access RoadPat Stowe of Covington, passed away January 17, 2011, at the age of 68. Mrs. Stowe was a faithful member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church, where she loved playing the piano and organ; and singing with the Gospel Tone Quartet. She was stock transfer agent for the Trust Company of GA for 30 years. Mrs. Stowe enjoyed her attempts...
John Albert Cannon,
Jan 16, 2011
Floyd StreetThe Reverend John Albert Cannon, Jr., age 85, of Social Circle, died Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was the son of the late John Albert and Ruth Thompson Cannon. John was born in his grandfather's home in Decatur, and was educated in the Decatur city schools. At the age of 17 he joined the U.S. Navy. During World War...
James Lee (Jim) Owensby
Jan 16, 2011
James Lee Owensby of Covington, passed January 16, 2011 at Abbey Hospice at the age of 78. Mr. Owensby served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, served in the Panama Canal Zone, and was released as a Sergeant 1st Class. He retired from A & P after 45 years. He loved nature, vegetable and flower gardening. Mr. Owensby enjoyed...
Diane J. Wren
Jan 15, 2011
Diane J. Wren, 68, of Covington died January 15, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mrs. Wren loved the Lord and was a member of High Point Baptist Church. In her prior years she was very involved with helping the children in her church, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir in Macon. She enjoyed flowers and gardening...
Jerry Lester Stowe
Jan 14, 2011
FLOYD STREET CHAPEL - VISITATION AND SERVICEJerry Lester Stowe, age 64, of Monticello died January 14, 2011, at Newton Medical Center in Covington. He was the son of the late John Lester Stowe and Jack and Elise Shumate, and was self-employed as a small engine mechanic. Mr. Stowe enjoyed history and current events and playing the guitar. Surviving are his...
Vivian O'Kelley Bouchillon
Jan 13, 2011
Access RoadVivian O'Kelley Bouchillon of Covington, passed away January 13, 2011, at the age of 83. Mrs. Bouchillon was born in Porterdale, to the late John William and Odie Bell (Bowen) O'Kelley, and has remained a life-long resident of Newton County. She was well-known, and liked by all who knew her. She was employed by Hutch Clothing, until the store...
Anita Freida Dudek
Jan 12, 2011
Access RoadAnita Freida Dudek of Conyers, passed away January 12, 2011, at the age of 78. She enjoyed square dancing, camping, traveling, flowers, especially orchids, and collecting Húmmel figurines and dolls. Mrs. Dudek was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Maria (Blum) Neureuther. Survivors include...
William H. Norton
Jan 12, 2011
Access RoadWilliam H. Norton of Covington, passed away January 12, 2011, at the age of 68. He was employed with Bizzy Bee Exterminators for 15 years; and attended Springfield Baptist Church, in Covington. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, playing chess, playing softball, and watching baseball and football. Mr. Norton is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Dester Mae...
Rupert "Bill" Thomas
Jan 11, 2011
Access RoadRupert "Bill" Thomas of Buckhead passed away on January 11, 2011, at the age of 80.  Mr. Thomas was born in Covington to the late John Homer and Mamie Lou (Bohannon) Thomas on June 23, 1930. Mr. Thomas was employed with the Federal Drug Enforcement agency for 31 years. He was a member of Philogia Masonic Lodge # 178...
James E. Mason
Jan 8, 2011
Access RoadJames E. Mason of Anniston, AL, formerly of Covington, died January 8, 2011, at the age of 39. Funeral Services for Mr. Mason will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with interment following in Carter Cemetery, in Loganville. The family will receive friends at the...
Robert Dempsey
Jan 8, 2011
Access RoadRobert Dempsey of Oxford, died January 8, 2011, at the age of 34. Funeral Services for Mr. Dempsey will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with interment following in Carter Cemetery, in Loganville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Saturday, from 9:00-11:00...
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