Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Billie Sue Bowen
Jan 11, 2021
Billie Sue Bowen, of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 77. Loving and selfless, Mrs. Bowen was a natural caregiver – she adored taking care of others, especially her brothers and their wives. She was simple, generous, outgoing, and always looking “sharp”. Mrs. Bowen enjoyed cooking, being a people person, and had a special...
Joellen L. Bryant
Jan 10, 2021
Joellen L. Bryant, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Mrs. Bryant was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired employee of Crawford Long Hospital. She had a an exceptionally beautiful voice and loved to sing throughout her life. Mrs. Bryant took great pleasure in being outdoors. She enjoyed traveling to...
Charles Thomas Mccord
Jan 10, 2021
Charles Thomas McCord, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the age of 85. Mr. McCord was a member of Voice of Pentecost Church. He was a dedicated employee at General Motors Lakewood Assembly Plant and retired after 25 years of service. Mr. McCord will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was...
Hazel Edge
Jan 10, 2021
Hazel Edge of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the age of 75. Mrs. Edge attended services at Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a member. Her family friends would say that she knew everyone in the county and was known by many as “Aunt Hazel”. She enjoyed cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and loved eating...
Ambrose "Pop" Guy
Jan 9, 2021
Ambrose “Pop” Guy, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the age of 102. A proud veteran, Mr. Guy valiantly served his country in the United States Army during World War II as an Army Medic. He honorably received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army...
Barbara "Bobbie" Camp Robinson
Jan 5, 2021
Barbara "Bobbie" Camp Robinson, age 88, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Bobbie was the daughter of Lewis Reid Camp and Marguerite Leonard Camp of East Point, GA, who have preceded her in death. She was born in Rico, GA, and grew up in East Point, GA. After graduating from Russell High School, she attended...
Brenda Duckett
Jan 4, 2021
Brenda Duckett, of Covington, passed away Monday. January 4, 2021, at the age of 72. Living life to its fullest, Ms. Duckett enjoyed many things throughout her life. She was always the life of the party during family get-togethers, enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, listening and singing along to Gospel music, and dancing. Selfless and caring, Ms....
Mae Eppinger Hardy
Jan 3, 2021
Mae Eppinger Hardy—beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to scores of nieces and nephews—died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021, surrounded by loving family. She was born at home on November 16, 1918, to Clarence Clermont and Minnie Griffin Eppinger. The doctor who delivered her also delivered the news that World War I had just ended. She was pre-deceased...
Vermelle "Vern" Thrasher
Jan 3, 2021
Vermelle “Vern” Thrasher, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 80. Known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, Mrs. Thrasher’s true self was evident in the way she interacted with family and friends. She was a hands-on mom who rarely missed her daughters’ activities. In her heart’s desire to serve, Mrs. Thrasher was always active...
Angela Rena Cullen
Jan 3, 2021
Angela Rena Cullen, 58, of Conyers, Georgia, passed on January 3, 2021, at Piedmont Rockdale. Mrs. Cullen was born on February 23, 1962, in Newnan, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her by maternal grandparents, Arthur Wellborn and Annie Mae (Knight) Wellborn; as well as her fraternal grandparents, William “Bo” and Mary Lou (Beavers) Storey.
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Donald Leach
Jan 2, 2021
Donald Leach, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the age of 77. Mr. Leach was a longtime resident of Newton County, a 1961 graduate of Social Circle High School, and a proud veteran. After graduating high school, he answered the call to serve his country as a corpsman in both the United States Navy and the...
Willie Taylor
Dec 30, 2020
Willie Taylor, of Covington, passed away December 30, 2020, at the age of 86. Willie’s heart was full of love and he shared it unconditionally with the family he adored, his beloved church - High Point Baptist, and with anyone in need of kindness. He had a positive approach to any problem which made him the go-to for advice...
Jessie Stapp
Dec 28, 2020
Jessie Stapp, of Covington, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at the age of 68. Mr. Stapp was a man of God who enjoyed going to church and fellowship. A master carpenter, his children admired his line of work – he had a God given talent that led him to build custom homes and churches. In his spare time,...
Nancy T. Rithmire
Dec 27, 2020
Nancy T. Rithmire, of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the age of 70. Mrs. Rithmire had a passion for helping others, especially children – she would say it was her purpose in life. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family in both Montreat, North Carolina and Edisto, South Carolina, and being outdoors fishing. Mrs. Rithmire...
Andree "Grandma" Hall
Dec 25, 2020
Andree ”Grandma” Hall, of Covington, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at the age of 91. Mrs. Hall was a devout Catholic who lived a quiet and private life. After retirement, she moved to Covington and enjoyed traveling, collecting knickknacks and crafting. Mrs. Hall’s greatest joys were her grandchildren and her pups, but above all, time spent with family...
George W. Dunn, Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
George W. Dunn, Jr. of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 88. An overall great man, Mr. Dunn loved his Lord and was a member of Assembly of God Tabernacle. He liked being outside whether he was hunting or fishing, coaching baseball, or working in his garden during the summer. Mr. Dunn also enjoyed ...
Barbara Jean Justice
Dec 22, 2020
Barbara Jean Justice, of Red Oak, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the age of 76. Selfless and giving, Mrs. Justice never met a stranger, enjoyed entertaining and was always the life of the party. She was an accomplished cook and took pride in her wonderful biscuits, cornbread, and banana pudding. Mrs. Justice loved her family dearly and...
Charlene (Liz) Snipes
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Charlene (Liz) Snipes, 82, of Thomaston, Ga. passed away on December 21, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1937 in Chicago and raised in Hollywood, Fla. Baptized Anne Charlene Schrickel, her parents were Charles T. Schrickel (1892-1971) and Catherine Ryan Schrickel (1899-1989). Mrs. Snipes attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, now known as Central Catholic High School,...
Nafeesa "Min" Spence
Dec 20, 2020
Nafeesa Spence, also known as “Min”, of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 74. She was a devout Christian and Woman of God who was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ Apostolic, Inc. Mom was a brilliant soul and well educated with a long career in accounting after completing her...
Richard A. Wallace
Dec 20, 2020
Richard A. Wallace, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 68 years of age. Mr. Wallace retired from Georgia Power Company in 2015, after 40 years of dedicated service. He was an accomplished blacksmith, and his skills were displayed in the medieval armor he crafted. Mr. Wallace enjoyed working with wood and leather but found time to...
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