Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Tinie Johnson
Mar 26, 2010
Access RoadTinie Johnson, of Conyers, died peacefully at her home, March 26, 2010, at the age of 95. Daughter of the late John and Virginia Baskett Beasley, she was formerly of Atlanta and had been a resident of Conyers since 1962. Mrs. Johnson retired from Sears & Roebuck after 39 years of service and was a very active member of...
Patsy Chandler
Mar 25, 2010
Floyd StreetPatsy Chandler of Monroe, passed away March 25, 2010, at the age of 63. Mrs. Chandler loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and dearly enjoyed being with them. She was preceded in death by her son, James Bruce Barker; step-son, Charles Chandler; and her parents, Clifford and Minnie Lou (Brown) Cagle. Survivors include her husband, John Emory Chandler of...
Jessie Mae Roseberry
Mar 24, 2010
Access RoadJessie Mae Roseberry, of Covington, died March 24, 2010, at Riverside Health Care Center, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolfus Brown and Vanilla Wise Weaver, and her husband, Leroy Roseberry Survivors include daughter, Clara Trivett; daughter-in-law, Eva Roseberry both of Covington; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Atrice Printup...
Jean Craven Payton
Mar 24, 2010
Floyd StreetJean Craven Payton of Lake City, GA, passed away March 24, 2010, at the age of 71. Mrs. Payton was born in Rutledge, and raised in Porterdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Payton. Survivors include her sons, Chris Craven of Lake City, Wayne Craven and Vicki of Grantville, Jeff Craven and Reggie of Pensacola, FL;...
David R. Little
Mar 22, 2010
Floyd StreetDavid R. Little of Covington, passed away at the age of 54. Mr. Little loved working with his show dogs, and enjoyed reading, fishing and playing pool. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kane Mecomber; and his parents, Stanley and Rosa Belle (Compton) Little. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Wayne Mecomber; son and daughter-in-law,...
Jesslyn Anne Lecoq Shirah
Mar 20, 2010
Access RoadJesslyn Anne LeCoq Shirah of Covington, passed away March 20, 2010, at the age of 75. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Covington. Mrs. Shirah retired from Newton Medical Center in 1988, after 18 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandbabies. Mrs. Shirah was a loving and devoted wife,...
Keith Williams
Mar 19, 2010
Access RoadKeith Williams of Covington, passed away March 19, 2010, at the age of 60. He was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, being with family, but most of all he loved the Lord. Keith was a devoted and loving husband, daddy and Papa. He was preceded in death by his...
Robert E. (Bob) Williams
Mar 17, 2010
Access RoadRobert E. (Bob) Williams of Covington, passed away March 17, 2010, at the age of 77. He was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Covington, The Gideons International, and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Williams was well-known for his work as an insurance agent with both Globe Life Insurance Company and United American Life Insurance Company. He...
Dorothy D. Meier
Mar 17, 2010
Dorothy D. Meier of Conyers, GA, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL, went to be with her Lord, March 17, 2010, at the age of 92. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. Mrs. Meier was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Meier; and her parents, Charles and Ruth (Hines)...
Frances M. Boulis
Mar 16, 2010
Access RoadFrances M. Boulis, of Covington, died March 16, 2010 at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 85. Daughter of the late Darling Cleveland and June Audrey Scott Phillips, she worked in the Navy PX and War Assets in her younger years, then was the owner and operator of her own beauty shop. Later she worked as a Realtor...
Gary Darby
Mar 16, 2010
Gary M. Darby of Berryville, VA, passed away March 16, 2010, at the age of 46. Mr. Darby enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glen A. Darby. Survivors include his daughters, Katy Darby of Jonesboro, Emily Darby, Shannyn Darby, both of Conyers; mother, Patricia Mae Maddox Darby of Ashburn, VA;...
William D. Rainey
Mar 15, 2010
Access RoadWilliam D. Rainey of Decatur, passed away March 15, 2010, at the age of 88. Mr. Rainey was a member of Union United Methodist Church, in Stockbridge. Mr. Rainey was a devoted husband for over 62 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Beulah Long Rainey. Survivors include his loving wife, Maggie Almand Rainey of...
Michael (Tim) Harris
Mar 14, 2010
Access RoadMichael (Tim) Harris, of Oxford, passed away March 14, 2010, at Athens Regional Hospital and went home to meet his Lord and Savior. He graduated from Loganville High School in 1975, and was self-employed. His life centered on his love for God and his family. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his father, Norman Harris. Survivors include son,...
Beatrice Powell
Mar 13, 2010
Floyd StreetBeatrice Powell, of Conyers, died March 13, 2010, at Rockdale Medical Center, at the age of 73. Ms. Powell was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Powell and brother, Bobby Smith. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David W. and Deborah Hayes of Covington, Billy Ray and Emmanuelle Powell of Stockbridge; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sisters, Phyllis Leach,...
K. Glenn Lawson
Mar 11, 2010
Access RoadK. Glenn Lawson, of Oxford, GA, died March 11, 2010, at Newton Medical Center, at the age of 66. Son of the late Hubert Glenn and Lucille George Lawson, he had a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, and had worked for C. R. Bard for 29 years and was instrumental in the...
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