Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Andrew "Andy" Strauss
Jul 11, 2019
Andrew "Andy" Strauss, 42, departed this life on July 11, 2019. Andy, as most knew him, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, September 17, 1976, to John and Jenny Strauss. He spent his early childhood years in Covington, Georgia and later moved with his family to St. Simons Island, Georgia. He graduated from Glynn Academy High School in 1995. He spent...
Charles Winston Bone
Jul 10, 2019
Charles Winston Bone of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the age of 75. Mr. Bone enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, traveling to St. Simons and creating things with his hands. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Bone was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Rebecca Bone, whom he cherished and adored; son, Eric...
Becky G. Mask
Jul 10, 2019
Becky G. Mask, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the age of 77. Although she was unable to attend church in person, Ms. Mask held true to her faith and was obedient to her Christian beliefs. Her daily life, her love of family and her selfless nature mirrored her core values and principles. Ms. Mask was preceded...
Usaf Lt. Colonel Thomas E. (Ret.) Brazil
Jul 8, 2019
USAF (Ret.) Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Brazil, of Newborn, passed away July 8, 2019, at the age of 80. Tom was a native Georgian, born in LaGrange and raised in Atlanta. He attended Atlanta public schools and graduated from Georgia Tech. Tom and his wife, Marene, had three children: Tom, Jr., a teacher in Douglas County; Barbara, a teacher in...
Neth D. (Ken) Allen
Jul 8, 2019
Kenneth D. (Ken) Allen of Oxford, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at the age of 76. Mr. Allen was a faithful member and trustee of New Life Baptist Church in Covington. For 30 years, he was a dedicated employee at Evans Tool & Die. A sports fanatic, Mr. Allen enjoyed coaching little league football and cheering for his favorite...
Elizabeth Norval Lee
Jul 2, 2019
Elizabeth Norval Lee, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the age of 47. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lewis and Norval N. (Ferchard) Lee. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Donna Lindstrom; brothers, Adam Lobrano, Louis Lobrano; niece, Mia Lindstrom; and nephew, Justin Lindstrom. No services will be held at this...
Bryant Hedrick
Jul 2, 2019
Bryant Hedrick, age 45, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. As a veteran of the United States Army, Bryant served his country with immense pride and loyalty. He was a godly man who instilled in his daughters a love for Christ and a belief in core principles that aligned seamlessly with their faith. Bryant, though strong and stoic,...
Jean Stapp Renfroe
Jul 2, 2019
Jean Stapp Renfroe of Comer, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the age of 67. Having come from a big family, Mrs. Renfroe had a genuine love of people and a special place in her heart for children. In her spare time, she enjoyed cross-stitching, reading and her favorite treat, pedicures. Mrs. Renfroe was preceded in death by her...
Ralph Gibson
Jun 30, 2019
Ralph Gibson, of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 83 years of age. Mr. Gibson proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Additionally, he was a member of Conyers Christian Church and displayed his loving spirit as he spent time with his daughter and grandchildren. Mr. Gibson relaxed by watching westerns, Judge Judy, and Investigative...
June Sears Powell
Jun 28, 2019
June Sears Powell of Oxford, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the age of 88. Mrs. Powell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was caring and devoted to her family, always putting others before herself. In Mrs. Powell's earlier years, she enjoyed fishing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her first husband of...
Dorothy Kite Higginbotham
Jun 28, 2019
Dorothy Kite Higginbotham of Covington, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the age of 93. Mrs. Higginbotham attended services at The Baptist Tabernacle, where she was a devoted Christian, enjoyed teaching Sunday School classes and was known for bringing brownies every Sunday. In addition, she also attended services at Belmont Baptist and Trinity Baptist in Madison. Church was very...
Melvin E. Mitchell
Jun 28, 2019
Melvin E. Mitchell of Oxford, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the age of 64. Melvin was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, in Conyers, where he attended services. A dedicated man, he worked for the Newton County Transportation Department for 34 years and was looking forward to retirement. Melvin enjoyed the outdoors, and in his younger years, he...
Hazel Robinson
Jun 28, 2019
Hazel Robinson of Conyers, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the age of 86. Mrs. Robinson was a longtime member of Light of Calvary Baptist Church in Conyers. Her church congregation was amazing and was always good to her and her family. Mrs. Robinson enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, flowers and singing. She was very independent and active and delighted...
Margaret Jeanette Nichols Haggard
Jun 25, 2019
Margaret Jeanette Nichols Haggard, 79, was born March 1, 1940, in Randolph County, AL. When she was in about ninth grade, her parents purchased a farm in the Ephesus Community of Heard County, GA, not far from where she was born. She spent the remainder of her growing-up years there, graduating from Heard County High School. After two years at...
Clara Powers Bryant
Jun 24, 2019
Clara Powers Bryant, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at the age of 90. Mrs. Bryant was a member of New Haven Congregational Holiness in Gainesville. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carter Hill; second husband, Leonard Bryant; son, Marshall Anderson; parents, Elmer and...
Gary Saxton
Jun 22, 2019
Gary Saxton, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the age of 64. Though Gary faced a great deal of uncertainty in his life, he was always content and at ease any time he was fishing. May he rest in peace. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Bertha Annette LaCount; and father, Elmo Don Saxton. Survivors...
Janet Kerr
Jun 21, 2019
Janet Kerr, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Kerr; parents, Stephen and Ruth (Little) Hulburt; and brother, Richard Hulburt. Survivors include her children, Evelyn Thomas, Keith Kerr, Gordon Kerr, and Caralyn Leonard. No services are scheduled at this time.
Jack A. Laseter
Jun 21, 2019
Jack A. Laseter, of Covington, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, at the age of 85. A bona fide car buff, Mr. Laseter loved all things cars, whether it was going for a drive or taking care of his vast collection, which included over 30 Volkswagen Beetles. He also spent his free time visiting various Airstream Parks with his brother,...
Henry Parker
Jun 20, 2019
Henry Parker of Oxford, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the age of 93. Mr. Parker was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church. He retired after 44 years of dedicated service at Bibb Manufacturing. Mr. Parker had an independent and strong-willed demeanor which enabled him to overcome a physical handicap - never letting it slow him down or...
Norris Davidson
Jun 19, 2019
Norris Fitzgerald Davidson of Covington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 19,2019 at the age of 45. Norris was born in Litchfield Village, West Coast Berbice, Guyana and moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1985. In 1994, he met his beloved wife, Zaya, of 25 years. Together they raised their two beautiful daughters in Covington, Ga. He was a dedicated employee...
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