Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
John "Reggie" Towns
Jan 18, 2020
On January 18, 2020, John Reginald Towns, age 76, of Covington, entered into rest while surrounded by his loving family. Reggie was born December 15, 1943, in Porterdale, GA, to Tillman and Lillian Towns, the 4th of 6 children. Left to remember Reggie with love and adoration is his wife of 17 years, Rachel Towns; son, Brad Towns; daughter and...
Kathy Cagle
Jan 17, 2020
Kathy Cagle, age 68, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Mrs. Cagle was regarded by her husband, Charles, as being the love of his life. A union that was blessed with 49 years together, they happily carved out a life of contentment and simplicity. An integral part of Mrs. Cagle's world was centered around family, and gatherings with...
Linda Joyce Staples
Jan 15, 2020
Linda Joyce Staples of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the age of 67. Mrs. Staples had an outgoing personality and liked singing karaoke, dancing, and watching NASCAR. She enjoyed wearing her cowboy boots and being outdoors, whether it was camping, hunting, fishing or swimming. In addition, family gatherings meant everything to Mrs. Staples - especially spending time...
Harry A. Schremp
Jan 13, 2020
Harry A. Schremp, of Covington, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, at 86 years of age. No services are scheduled at thsi time.
Michael Hedrick
Jan 13, 2020
Michael Hedrick, 63, of Covington, passed away January 13, 2020. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he attended Ohio State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in History. A true Buckeye, he remained an avid fan his entire life. In 1993, Michael moved to Newton County and began working for Bank of America, previously BankSouth and NationsBank, before...
Cynthia Agatha Cooke
Jan 12, 2020
Cynthia Agatha Cooke of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the age of 62. Ms. Cooke immigrated to the United States in 2017, from Jamaica, and attended Conyers Seventh-day Adventist Church. Working as a seamstress for over 35 years, she was well-loved, willing to help anyone and made many friends. Ms. Cooke was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy D. Smith
Jan 12, 2020
Dorothy D. Smith of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the age of 90. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Newton County and graduate of Porterdale High School. She attended High Point Baptist Church where she served as the financial secretary for 19 years. Mrs. Smith spent a dedicated 20 years working for the United States Post...
Marion P. Restivo, Iii
Jan 10, 2020
Marion P. Restivo, III, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at the age of 88. Mr. Restivo was of the Catholic faith and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Restivo was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Bellew Restivo;...
Ellis Wyatt Hatcher
Jan 10, 2020
Ellis Wyatt Hatcher of Loganville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at the age of 11. Loving life and living it to the fullest, Wyatt was brave, kind and generous. He had a great sense of humor and liked being the center of attention. Wyatt was very active and enjoyed playing outside, whether it was swimming at the beach or...
Reuben "Buddy" Elias Aaron
Jan 9, 2020
Reuben "Buddy" Elias Aaron of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 52. Buddy worked a dedicated 30 plus years for B&R Painting Contractors, Inc. He enjoyed hotrods and all types of cars and in his spare time, liked hunting, fishing and flower gardening. But most of all, Buddy loved spending time with his wife, Sharon,...
Carl Lamar Fetner
Jan 9, 2020
Carl Lamar Fetner of Oxford, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 80. No services at this time.
Richard Dale Robinson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2020
Richard Dale Robinson, Jr., of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 70 years of age. As an act of loyalty and commitment to his country's freedoms, Mr. Robinson proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He retired from FiberVisions, in Covington, after many years as a dedicated...
Nancy Elizabeth Holland
Jan 8, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Holland, of Conyers, passed away January 8, 2020, at 81 years of age. Ms. Holland was born October 21, 1938, in Whitney, TX, to Curtis and Ruby Nowlin. Since 1999, she was a vital and dedicated member of Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church, in Mansfield. Serving others was ingrained in her spirit and was an integral part of...
Wanda Aiken Pugh
Jan 7, 2020
Wanda Aiken Pugh, of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 69 years of age. Born and raised in Atlanta, Mrs. Pugh graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School in 1968. Though she put down roots and made her life in the city of Conyers, she was co-owner of Brendale's, in Covington, for over 17 years. She was family-oriented and...
Carl H. Tinker
Jan 6, 2020
Carl H. Tinker, of Covington, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at 92 years of age. Mr. Tinker was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII. He retired from Disney/Epcot in Orlando, FL, and was an active member of East Side Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Mr. Tinker was preceded in death by his parents, William R....
Johnny Lummus, Sr.
Jan 5, 2020
Johnny Lummus, Sr., of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 62 years of age. Johnny was an accomplished athlete who, as a former semi-pro and professional boxer, earned a place on the United States Olympic Team, where he proudly represented his country in the 1980 Olympics. Johnny's passion for boxing was second only to his love of fishing....
Kenneth (Dawg) Lazenby
Jan 4, 2020
Kenneth (Dawg) Lazenby, of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 61 years of age. Kenneth was a man who lived life on his own terms and was content with keeping things simple. He had a strong and reliable work ethic and dedicated 30 years to Mitchell's Used Auto Parts. Kenneth loved to be the one who could make...
Ronny Beckworth
Jan 4, 2020
Ronny Beckworth, of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 61 years of age. A devoted and faithful follower of Christ, Ronny served the Lord with both reverence and humility. He was an active and supportive member of First Baptist Church of Covington, where he acted as a deacon as well as leading Sunday School classes for young...
Doug Bruns
Jan 2, 2020
Doug Bruns of Covington, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the age of 72. Mr. Bruns attended Rockdale Baptist Church and was a resident of Covington for fifty years. He enjoyed working alongside his friend, Darren Kirkpatrick, as a contractor for several construction companies over the years. Mr. Bruns was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Bruns; parents,...
William "Bill" Charles Seybold
Jan 2, 2020
William "Bill" Charles Seybold, Jr. of Conyers, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the age of 66. Mr. Seybold was a resident of Conyers and the Covington area for forty plus years and attended Central Community Church. For a dedicated 30 years, he worked for International Printing Technology before working for Continental for the past 5 years. Mr. Seybold...
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