Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Dmitriy Batazhan
Sep 26, 2019
Dmitriy Batazhan of Covington, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the age of 47. A Visitation for Mr. Batazhan will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Alma L. Fisher
Sep 25, 2019
Alma L. Fisher, of Porterdale, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 87. Of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Fisher worshipped at and was a supportive member of County Line Baptist Church. She always had a song in her heart, and she shared her love of singing in various groups and choirs. Mrs. Fisher immersed herself in family...
Carl E. Harrison
Sep 25, 2019
Carl E. Harrison of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 85. Mr. Harrison enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening, fishing, woodworking and baking. He was known for his delicious pound cakes - chocolate being the favorite. Mr. Harrison loved his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his...
Barbara Jean Lumpkin
Sep 23, 2019
Barbara Jean Lumpkin of Covington, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at the age of 84. A native of Anniston, Alabama, Mrs. Lumpkin lived in Cedar Bluff, Alabama, before making Covington, Georgia, her home, in 2006, to be closer to her grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Solid Rock Baptist Church where she volunteered at the food bank. Over...
Kelsey Vinvent Thomas Mccloud
Sep 23, 2019
Kelsey Vinvent Thomas McCloud was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born January 1, 1937, in Miami, Florida, to the late Johnny McCloud and Margaret Raymond. Kelsey was raised in Key West, Florida, and later moved to Tampa, Florida, as a young man. He graduated from Middleton Senior High School and...
David Scott Chancey
Sep 22, 2019
Mr. David Scott Chancey of Covington, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the age of 60, after a brief illness. Mr. Chancey was a 1980 graduate of Georgia State University where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. A sports fanatic, he enjoyed watching the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech football, the Braves and NASCAR - especially...
Melissa Ann Wilson
Sep 18, 2019
Melissa Ann Wilson of Covington, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the age of 47. She was an active member of Stewart Community Church, in Newton County, where she was a resident and a 1990 graduate of Newton County Comprehensive High School. She loved spending time with her family, camping and watching sports - especially the Atlanta Braves and...
Birekebigende Etienne
Sep 17, 2019
Birekebigende Etienne, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the age of 84. A Funeral Service for Mr. Etienne will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019, 10:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Sunzu Noel officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Funeral Service
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Sue Rieke
Sep 17, 2019
Sue Rieke of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the age of 84. Mrs. Rieke was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, in Covington, for 50 years. She enjoyed cutting and styling hair and volunteered her time doing so across the state at many hospitals, nursing homes, hospice homes and facilities, and funeral homes for 60...
Emily Ann Belk
Sep 14, 2019
Emily Ann Belk, of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the age of 78. Mrs. Belk was an independent person who valued her privacy and was devoted to her family. She loved the serenity of the ocean and was drawn to the beach life. Mrs. Belk was a passionate Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She also enjoyed working crossword...
Doris Reece
Sep 12, 2019
Doris Reece, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the age of 84. Mrs. Reece put God first in her life. Second only to her love of the Lord, was her love of family. She was tenderhearted, caring, and made friends everywhere she went - always giving out hugs. Mrs. Reece's social demeanor made her work at...
Carol Lyne Cato
Sep 10, 2019
Carol Lyne Cato, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the age of 60.
Alice Jane Daniecki
Sep 9, 2019
Alice Jane Daniecki, of Monroe, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at the age of 84. Mrs. Daniecki was a past member of Gaither's United Methodist Church, for 26 years, and in more recent years, she was a member of LifePointe Church of the Nazarene in Covington. Always active in the life of her church, she shared her love of...
Dennis R. Lackey
Sep 7, 2019
Dennis R. Lackey of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the age of 72. Mr. Lackey proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was a member of Youth Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Jane Lackey; sister, Molly...
James R. Collins
Sep 7, 2019
James R. Collins of Covington, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the age of 70. A former resident of Conyers, Mr. Collins enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and the Andy Griffith show on television. He was a wonderful family man and especially loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Moon)...
Amanda Farrow
Sep 5, 2019
Amanda Farrow, of Newborn, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 61. Though her life centered around family, Amanda shared a special bond with her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them - making lasting memories and showering them with affection. Amanda liked to read, and she enjoyed being outside taking care of her flowers. She was...
Ann Joyner
Sep 5, 2019
Ann Joyner, of Lithonia, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 85. Mrs. Joyner was a graduate of Newton County High School, a lifelong member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church and was part of the United Methodist Church Women's Organization. She took pride in her job driving the special needs bus for DeKalb County where...
Jerry Obie Fuller "Toot-Toot"
Sep 4, 2019
Jerry Obie Fuller "Toot-Toot", of Porterdale, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the age of 70. Mr. Fuller had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed collecting all things that were antique and was a fan of NASCAR. Mr. Fuller loved his family dearly and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded...
Marion South
Sep 3, 2019
Marion South, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the age of 61. Marion was known for her caring demeanor and generous spirit. She adored her family, and time spent with her children and grandchildren brought her tremendous joy and filled her life with purpose. Social in nature, Marion loved interacting with the people she met while working...
Willie A. Moon
Sep 2, 2019
Willie A. Moon of Conyers, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at the age of 96. Mr. Moon proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and the owner of Emory Hills Barber Shop. Mr. Moon was an avid photographer, and in his earlier years, enjoyed woodworking....
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