Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ed Martin
May 16, 2010
Mr. Ed Martin of Oxford passed away May 16, 2010 at Newton Medical Center at the age of 64. A life long resident of Newton County, he was born in Covington to the late Ollie Eugene and Mary Alice (Owens) Martin. Mr. Martin purchased City Motors from E.J. Shannon, which he owned and operated for 4 years, and had also...
Dorothy Adelaide Sherod
May 15, 2010
In loving memory of Dorothy Adelaide Henrichs Sherod of Covington, Georgia. She was born in Montana on October 19, 1924, and passed away on May 15, 2010. Adelaide was a very wonderful, talented and tough lady. She made custom drapes for over 50 years; however, she was happiest on her tractor in the hay fields. She finally retired in 2007....
Tony Morris
May 14, 2010
Tony Morris of Covington passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Morris volunteered for the Covington/Newton County Recreation Department for 15 years and worked for Cleary Exterminating Service. He was a member of The Church at Covington and was known to be the world's greatest napper. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, Lisa Payton Morris of...
James R. Turner,
May 12, 2010
Access RoadJames R. Turner, Sr., of Covington, passed away May 12, 2010, at the age of 67. Mr. Turner was a member of First Baptist Church, in Helen, GA. He loved spending time in the mountains of Northern Georgia. Mr. Turner enjoyed playing golf, watching Nascar racing, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He also enjoyed landscaping and yard...
Makiya ("Monkey") Kitchens
May 11, 2010
Makiya ("Monkey") Kitchens of Covington died May 11, 2010, at the age of 8. Surviving are her parents, Matthew and Lindsay Kitchens; sisters, Abbie Kitchens and Mattie Kitchens; maternal grandparents, Sandy Love and Tony Allison; paternal grandparents, Gary and Jackie Kitchens, all of Covington.Funeral Services for Makiya will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Access...
Kayson James Parker
May 10, 2010
Little Kayson James Parker died May 10, 2010 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his parents and family. Little Kayson is survived by his parents, Thomas Chad Parker and Brittney Lashea Willard of Madison; grandparents, James and Bridgette Willard of Madison, Donny and Debra Parker of Covington; God-Siblings, Catelynn Brake and Jaycie Brake....
Betty Jane Henderson Garner
May 10, 2010
Betty Jane Henderson Garner of Oxford went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2010. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She was a loving example of Christ to her family and everyone she met. She leaves a legacy of love and faith behind for her family. She will be...
William Bonner Watson,
May 10, 2010
William Bonner Watson, Jr., age 63, of Covington, died May 10, 2010. He loved driving a tractor, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially watching the squirrels and birds. Mr. Watson was a Vietnam Veteran, having served his country from December of 1965 until September of 1967. He was predeceased by his parents, William Bonner, Sr. and Tillie Thornton Watson. Mr. Watson...
Shirley J. Nelson
May 10, 2010
Shirley J. Nelson, age 70, of Oxford, died May 10, 2010. Shirley worked as an Executive Secretary at Miami Testing Laboratory in Miami, FL for 30 years. She and her husband Roy retired to Oxford, GA in 2000. She will be remembered as a Godly Christian lady who continually shared the Gospel with everyone she crossed paths with and always...
Harvey L. Harp
May 8, 2010
Harvey L. Harp of Union Point, passed away May 8, 2010 at the age of 62. Mr. Harp loved being outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and cooking out. He dearly loved his grandchildren. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by his son, Harvey Lee Harp, Jr.; parents, Fred Joe and Mary Lee (Hays) Harp; sister, Jewell Greene; and brother, Joe Harp....
Betty Stonecypher
May 8, 2010
Betty H. Stonecypher, age 79, of Covington, died May 8, 2010, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She loved cooking and doing yard work. Mrs. Stonecypher was predeceased by her parents, Jasper and Lucile Crawford Herron, and two brothers, Jack Herron and George Herron. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Douglas of Social Circle; sister and brother-in-law,...
Clyde D. Beasley
May 7, 2010
Access RoadClyde D. Beasley of Covington, passed away May 7, 2010, at the age of 78. Mr. Beasley lived for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He thoroughly enjoyed yard work and cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs. Mr. Beasley was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Myrtle (Rowe) Beasley; his sister, Vidonia...
Donald Lee Whitmer
May 6, 2010
Access RoadDonald Lee Whitmer, a resident of Redan for 45 years, passed away May 6, 2010, at the age of 72. He retired from General Motors - Lakewood Plant after 33 years. Mr. Whitmer served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, one of those while serving overseas in Germany. He attended The Baptist Tabernacle¸ in Covington. He loved his...
Mary Beth Christian Steele
May 5, 2010
Access Road          Mary Beth Christian Steele of Covington, passed away May 5, 2010, at the age of 89. Daughter of the late Frank B. Christian and Ellen Ruth Cowan Christian, she was born and raised in the Bethany Community in Newton County, just a short walking distance from Bethany Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Steele was very grateful throughout life for the...
Faye Lee Hilley
May 4, 2010
Access RoadFaye Lee Hilley of Oxford, passed away May 4, 2010, at the age of 63. Mrs. Hilley was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, which was very important to her, as well as her family and especially her grandchildren which she loved dearly. She enjoyed playing with her dogs, and loved cooking, sewing and planting flowers. Mrs....
Jim Mccart
May 2, 2010
Jim McCart, age 78, school bus driver in Newton County for 50 years, died May 2, 2010, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. A resident of Oxford since 1955, he built his own home and it still served as his homeplace. He also built a goldfish pond in his yard, and enjoyed watching and raising the fish. Mr. McCart attended...
J.D. Frix
May 2, 2010
J. D. Frix of Covington died May 2, 2010. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Ronald Dalton, Janie Brown, all of Covington, Sally and Gene Mann of Rutledge; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Janet Frix, Holly Frix, all of Covington, Johnny Frix of Idaho and Marty and Michelle Frix of Cleveland, TN; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter The...
Raymond G. Potts
May 1, 2010
Raymond G. Potts, age 62, of Covington, died May 1, 2010, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Known as a "fixer of all things", he was an avid fisherman and was a self-employed mechanic.  He was predeceased by his parents, John David and Effie Lucille George Potts. Mr. Potts is survived by his wife, Glenda Potts; daughter and son-in-law, Mary...
Johnny (Pedro) Durden
May 1, 2010
Johnny (Pedro) Durden of Covington died May 1, 2010, at the age of 53. Fishing was one of his favorite things, but he also enjoyed visiting the stores around the Square and watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball.  Johnny often attended Living Waters Church. He is survived by his mother and her fiance, Pearlie Durden and Cecil Freeman; sisters, Joyce...
Zachary L. Hockenbery
Apr 30, 2010
Zachary L. Hockenbery, 55, of Covington, died April 30, 2010. Born in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of the late Earl William and Dorothy Geraldine Holden Hockenbery, and worked as a machine maintenance mechanic for Thompson Mechanical. Mr. Hockenbery is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Hockenbery; daughters, Tess Warnke of Marietta and Katelyn Clark of Covington; granddaughter Lauren,...
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