Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Heikki "Pappy" Siren
Dec 17, 2020
Heikki “Pappy” Siren, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the age of 74. Mr. Siren honorably fulfilled his duties as a seaman in the United States Navy. Known with great affection as “Pappy”, he shared his zest for life with those in his close-knit family. Mr. Siren was an enthusiastic cook whose smoked chicken wings and...
Lester Mccampbell
Dec 14, 2020
Lester McCampbell, of Covington, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at the age of 94. Mr. McCampbell constructed a life that centered around his immeasurable love for family. He took pride in sharing his wisdom with his beloved grandchildren – teaching them the value of hard work and discipline. Mr. McCampbell was a veteran of the United...
Ronald Dalton
Dec 12, 2020
Ronald Dalton, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 78. Mr. Dalton was a kind, generous man who made friends with everyone and was a blessing to those who were honored to know him. He was hardworking and dedicated to his family whom he loved dearly – especially his grandchildren that he shared a...
Judy Ann Ethridge
Dec 11, 2020
Judy Ann Ethridge, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 79. Mrs. Ethridge was a member of the Mansfield Senior Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, working crossword puzzles and word find puzzles. Mrs. Ethridge will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death...
Clarence E. Mcswain
Dec 11, 2020
Clarence E. McSwain, of Conyers, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 88. Mr. McSwain was a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He faithfully taught Sunday School, served in the prison ministry, sang in the choir, drove for the bus ministry, and was a highly active member of The Gideon International. Mr....
Daniel Curtis Chapman, Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
Daniel Curtis Chapman, Jr., of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 82. Mr. Chapman was a native of Darien, Georgia, and resided in Madison for many years. A retired Real Estate developer, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing card games in his spare time. Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel...
Rosie Colburn
Dec 7, 2020
Rosie Colburn of Covington passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at the age of 40. Rosie was very loving and a wonderful daughter to her mother, Mary. Though she was known by her family and friends as being very opinionated and speaking what was on her mind, she loved her family dearly. Rosie enjoyed the art of tattoos and...
Melvin Huff, Sr.
Dec 6, 2020
Melvin Huff, Sr., of Sharpsburg, passed away December 6, 2020, at the age of 79. Mr. Huff had a tireless work ethic and started his career in the lighting industry with Lithonia Lighting. He went on to work for and subsequently retired from Cooper Lighting, which had locations in both Americus and Peachtree City. Mr. Huff grew up in...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Boden Mcgehee
Dec 6, 2020
Elizabeth “Betsy” Boden McGehee, 81, a woman of quick wit, sharp tongue and generous spirit, died peacefully of complications from covid-19 and COPD at her home at The Oaks at Ashton Hills in Covington, Ga., on Dec. 6, 2020.
Betsy was born to Elizabeth Hathhorn Boden and William Tenent Boden Jr. on Sept. 22, 1939,...
Lonnie Humphries
Dec 6, 2020
Lonnie Humphries, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the age of 81. Trusted friend, attentive family man, socially engaging, authentic…terms of endearment that captured the true spirit of Mr. Humphries. He had a gift for holding great conversations, liked to tinker with cars, and rarely missed the chance to watch his granddaughter ride horses. Other things...
Timothy Ray Mask
Dec 5, 2020
Timothy Ray Mask, of Covington, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 60.
A Funeral Service to honor Timothy will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington. Friends are invited...
Jerry T. Davis, Sr.
Dec 5, 2020
Jerry T. Davis, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the age of 71. Mr. Davis was retired from ABF Trucking and a veteran of the United States Army who valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, and in keeping with his nature to serve others, he...
Patricia Louise Royal
Dec 4, 2020
Patricia Louise Royal, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at the age of 78. Mrs. Royal was a caring family woman and a member of Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. Patricia was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, the daughter and only child of Lemuel and Gabriella Thigpen. She was a Classically...
Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson
Nov 30, 2020
Emmie Stewart Carlton Johnson, 91, died peacefully at home the afternoon of Monday, November 30, 2020, one block from her birthplace in Oxford, Georgia. The daughter of educators Professor W. A. ¨Squire¨ Carlton and Annie Lou Bartlett Carlton, her early life was part of the close faculty community at what is now called Oxford College of Emory University. She...
Ray Cargile
Nov 29, 2020
Ray Cargile, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 89. Mr. Cargile valiantly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War where he served as a tank commander. He was a member of Baptist Tabernacle and retired from Kliklok Corporation after a dedicated 36 years as a welder. Mr. Cargile enjoyed flower...
Jack Klarman
Nov 28, 2020
Jack Klarman, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 81. Before retiring from Pitney Bowes Corporation, Mr. Klarman called upon his people skills and his knack for making genuine connections to carve out a long and successful career in sales. He was a longtime member of Evangel Temple in DeKalb County as well as...
Marsha Neal Mccall Sears
Nov 28, 2020
Marsha Neal McCall Sears of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the age of 73. Born to the late William Neal and Martha Peters McCall, Mrs. Sears was born and raised in Social Circle. She attended Marsh Draughon Business College, in Atlanta, and in the 80’s attended Dekalb Technical College to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mrs....
Cynthia Joyce Buckner
Nov 27, 2020
Cynthia Joyce Buckner of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 63. Mrs. Buckner was an avid gardener and took pride in her flower gardens. She enjoyed working in her yard, feeding the hummingbirds and squirrels, and traveling in her motorhome – especially to Disney. With her selfless and giving nature, she attended mission trips...
Charles Eubank
Nov 27, 2020
Charles Eubank of Conyers, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 81. Mr. Eubank was a driven and motivated man. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was casting a line fishing or in the woods hunting. In addition, entertaining others and cooking southern meals was another favorite of Mr. Eubank’s. He will be remembered as a...
Glenwood "Glen" D. Barrow
Nov 26, 2020
Glenwood “Glen” D. Barrow, 70, of Social Circle died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Abbey Hospice after a lengthy illness.
Glen was born in Henry County, Va., on March 1, 1950, to the late George Dewey Barrow and Mabel Estelle Coone Barrow.
If Glen had been born just nine months later, he could have avoided...
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