Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Geri Brunson
Jun 5, 2019
Geri Brunson, age 88, of Newborn, GA, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Brunson; parents, Strother and Stella Shiley; and brother Sonny Shiley. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Sandi Young of Middleburg, VA, Deborah Booth and James Smith, Dewayna B. Pullum of Newborn, GA; grandchildren,...
Mark Noel Inniss
Jun 5, 2019
Mark Noel Inniss, age 72, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born in Barbados, Mr. Inniss immigrated to New York where he worked as a school bus driver for many years before moving to Georgia. Though his closest friends knew him to be a neat and tidy person who was firm in his beliefs and convictions, they will...
Kenneth E. Whitehead
Jun 5, 2019
Kenneth E. Whitehead of Conyers, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the age of 77. Mr. Whitehead retired from Delta Airlines after many years of dedication. His true passion was restoring antique John Deere tractors. Mr. Whitehead enjoyed spending time with his friends and gave all he could for them. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Melvin Brake
Jun 5, 2019
Melvin Brake, of Newborn, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the age of 52. Few things in life rivaled Melvin's love of family. He shared a special bond with each of his loved ones - especially his sister, Angie, whom he adored, and his son, Kamden, affectionately referred to as his "sidekick"! Melvin believed in working hard and making...
Sheila Wade Anderson
Jun 3, 2019
Sheila Wade Anderson of Oxford, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at the age of 71. Mrs. Anderson was a graduate of the University of Georgia. After graduating, she started her career as a teacher. Mrs. Anderson was a longtime teacher of Rockdale County High School and taught night classes at Georgia State University. She loved her students, and her...
Henry Butler
Jun 3, 2019
Henry Butler, of Covington, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at the age of 81. Mr. Butler was a supportive and active member of Canaan Baptist Church for over 39 years. He worked with several ministry efforts which included usher, deacon and driver and mechanic for the bus ministry. He loved taking members of the senior group on their trips....
Karen Anne Mosley
May 31, 2019
Karen Anne Mosley of Loganville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 73. A homemaker and true servant of the Lord, Mrs. Mosley loved her family and faith the most. She enjoyed reading and had a passion for writing. Mrs. Mosley will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend to...
Terry L. Lowe
May 31, 2019
Terry L. Lowe of Riverdale passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at 48 years of age. Terry loved music from the 80's and had a special fondness for animals. Among his favorite pastimes was traveling, and though he traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast, his favorite destination was Las Vegas. Terry was known as a private person...
Joseph P. Moss, Sr.
May 31, 2019
Joseph P. Moss, Sr., of Conyers, formerly of Covington, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 83. Mr. Moss was a member of High Point Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars, tinkering around, camping and wood working. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Mr. Moss will be...
Gary Glenn Franklin
May 30, 2019
Gary Glenn Franklin of Conyers, formerly of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Margie Franklin; sisters, Jeanie Thomas, Deb Franklin. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Linda Franklin; daughters and son-in-law, Kim and Stacey Chancey, Kristi Mitchell; grandchildren, Chase Chancey, Ansley...
Michael "Mickey" Clay
May 29, 2019
Michael "Mickey" Clay of Sandersville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the age of 68. Mr. Clay grew up in Walton County. After 33 years of dedicated service, he retired from Hercules. Mr. Clay enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Louise (Hyatt) Clay; sisters, Sarah Capes, Rebecca Meaux,...
Rita M. Williamson
May 26, 2019
Rita M. Williamson, age 81, of Oxford, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Nana, as she was known to her loved ones, was a special person and was adored by all who knew her. She was the cornerstone of her family - a valuable piece of the puzzle that is now missing! Her spirited and vocal demeanor was only part...
Charles W. Phillips
May 26, 2019
Charles W. Phillips, age 86, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mr. Phillips was a longtime member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette (Thurmond) Phillips; son, Charles Randy Phillips; parents, Dewey and Catherine Phillips; sisters, Louise Nears, Geneva Phillips, Catherine Atkins, Rosie Sistare; and brother, J.D. Phillips....
Eleanor Rose (Toler) Little
May 26, 2019
Eleanor Rose (Toler) Little, age 68, of Conyers, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mrs. Little was a supportive and active member of Truth Chapel in Loganville. Her dedication and love for God was unwavering and her daily life served as her testimony. Mrs. Little delighted in spending time in His Word and read her Bible faithfully. In her spare...
Pamela "Pam" Cook
May 25, 2019
Pamela "Pam" Cook of Robinson, TX, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the age of 63. Pam was a generous soul and was deeply rooted in her Christian faith. She was a past member of Snellville First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 20 years, and while living in Texas, she regularly attended Searsville Baptist Church. Pam...
William "Billy" Ethridge
May 25, 2019
William "Billy" Ethridge, of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 82 years of age. Affectionately known as "Daddy" or "Paw Paw", Mr. Ethridge was a loving father to his daughters, and a caring and attentive grandfather who enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In earlier days, Mr. Ethridge's hobbies reflected his love for the outdoors as he was...
Walter Eugene Price
May 25, 2019
Walter Eugene Price of Covington, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the age of 87. Mr. Price was of the Pentecostal faith and attended services in McDonough. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. Musically inclined, he was known for being able to play most any instrument. Mr. Price was a...
Robert Ory (Greg) Jones
May 23, 2019
Robert Gregory (Greg) Jones, Sr., 67, of Covington, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born October 10, 1951, in Newton County, to Fred Julius and Evelyn Marie (Cunard) Jones. As a young man, he was an active outdoorsman, a Boy Scout, and an avid baseball player in the Stewart Community of Newton County. He was a 1969 graduate...
Lance Barefield
May 19, 2019
Lance Barefield of Conyers, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the age of 77. Mr. Barefield was an active member of Prospect United Methodist Church. He selflessly served his community as a Shriner and a Mason. Mr. Barefield was the second-generation owner and operator of the family business, Barefield Tool Service, Inc., in South Atlanta. He had a passion...
Myrl Driggers
May 17, 2019
Myrl Driggers of Madison, formerly of Conyers and Covington, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at the age of 80. For over 30 dedicated years, Mr. Driggers was employed as a truck driver for Cellofoam North America Inc., in Conyers. He loved spending time outdoors. Especially traveling to the beach and mountains with his family and girlfriend. Mr. Driggers was...
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