Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
William Michael Harper
Jun 17, 2019
William Harper, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at 67 years of age. A resident of Mansfield for the past 10 years, Mr. Harper was employed by E R Snell for more than 20 years. He is survived by a close circle of friends who will miss him and remember him fondly. A private Celebration of Life will...
Byron Danilo Guerra Aguirre
Jun 17, 2019
Byron Danilo Guerra Aguirre of Fayetteville, GA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at the age of 54. Mr. Guerra was born in Guatemala and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. A great husband and father, he returned to Guatemala to support his wife, and later he returned to the United States to be with his son and family. Mr. Guerra was...
George Albert Pinson
Jun 16, 2019
George Albert Pinson of Covington, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the age of 90. Mr. Pinson was born on January 14, 1929, to Roxie and George Lather Pinson. He joined the Air Force in 1951, serving for 27 years and achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Mr. Pinson served during the Vietnam war, as a medical technician,...
Joanie Vaughn
Jun 16, 2019
Joanie Vaughn, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Oxford, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the age of 67. Of the Christian faith, Joanie was a former member of Victory Tabernacle, in Conyers, where she was the president of the Ladies Missionary Group. She was a person whose daily life demonstrated her Christian values - Joanie treated others with...
William Thomas (Tom) Wiley, Jr.
Jun 16, 2019
William Thomas (Tom) Wiley, Jr., of Sharpsburg, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas, Sr., and Mary Virginia (Lunsford) Wiley. Survivors include his wife, Linda (Corky) Wiley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Karen Wiley, Ron and Karen Wiley; nephews, Ben Wiley, Thomas Wiley. A Graveside Service...
Ray Mcdaniel
Jun 15, 2019
Bobby "Ray" McDaniel, Jr. of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 51. Mr. McDaniel was a member of Alcovy United Methodist Church. For many years he worked at Miller Grading Company and currently worked for Ryan Spikes at Skyline Outdoor Inc. His father taught him how to fish, turtle grabbling, and coon hunting which helped...
Dorothy Donaldson
Jun 15, 2019
Dorothy "Nonny" Donaldson of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 82. Mrs. Donaldson was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Covington. With her strong and infectious personality, she was the heart of the family and kept everyone "in line", but also had a great sense of humor. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing...
Betty Lou Maddox Shaw
Jun 15, 2019
Betty Lou Maddox Shaw, of Covington, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 80. Mrs. Shaw was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter Methodist Church where she attended services. A graduate of Newton High School, class of 1958, she was the owner and operator of Bouquet by Betty since 1988. Mrs. Shaw was also a longtime...
Myron Shields
Jun 14, 2019
Myron Shields of Conyers, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at the age of 96. Mr. Shields was a dedicated member of Rockdale Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Catherine Shields. Survivors include his two daughters; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Mr. Shields will...
Bill Sadler
Jun 14, 2019
Bill Sadler, of Rutledge, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at the age of 70. Kind-hearted and selfless, Mr. Sadler was an AA sponsor for over 24 years and was always helping others in the program. He enjoyed working in his shop - whether it was rebuilding bikes, working on his truck or tinkering with his motorcycle. Mr. Sadler loved...
Tom Rowland
Jun 13, 2019
Tom Rowland, of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the age of 93. Mr. Rowland proudly and honorably served his country with the United States Navy during WWII. After his tour of duty, he continued his education and graduated from the University of Georgia. He was a highly respected and well-liked educator for many years and would eventually...
Joe J. Johnston
Jun 12, 2019
Joe J. Johnston of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the age of 88. Mr. Johnston proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean Conflict, and was honorably awarded a Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. With a selfless heart, he continued serving his local community as DeKalb County Magistrate...
Jim "J.T." Beaver
Jun 12, 2019
Jim "J.T." Beaver of Covington, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the age of 84. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Beaver; step-son and his wife, Silvani and Deidre Contreras; step-grandchildren, Bailey Contreras, Casey Sims; step-great-grandchild, Keaden Sims; and niece, Christina Beavers. A Service for J.T. will be held Monday, June 17, 2019, 11:00 A.M., at Memory Chapel Mausoleum,...
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