Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Bill Hubbard
Jan 2, 2020
Bill Hubbard, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 75 years of age. Mr. Hubbard was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized June 13, 2001, at Jersey Baptist Church. Mr. Hubbard was a supportive and vital member of Calvary Baptist Church in Conyers. He was at his...
Marvin Eugene (Gene-O) Johnson
2020
Marvin Eugene (Gene-O) Johnson, of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 72. Gene-O’s many talents and skills afforded him unique opportunities in both work and play. He was skilled in building and creating things, and as a prop maker for the movie industry under IATSE Local 479, he could bring to...
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Owens
Dec 31, 2019
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Owens, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 96 years of age. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Owens served his country with fierce dedication and immense pride. His tour of duty coincided with WWII and placed him in battles at Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, as well as Germany. Mr....
Joseph "Joey" Dahl
Dec 29, 2019
Joseph "Joey" Dahl of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 47. Joey was an artist, a man of many talents, and a Christian. He had a passion for music and enjoyed playing piano. In Joey's younger years, he played on a little league baseball team that beat China, wrestled for Rockdale County High School and...
Beth Buffkin Clanton
Dec 27, 2019
Beth Buffkin Clanton, of Social Circle, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at the age of 81. Mrs. Clanton was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington, where she was active in her Sunday School class. She enjoyed antiquing, playing cards and watching sports - especially golf and professional football. Mrs. Clanton cherished the time spent with her...
Jackie Cashwell
Dec 27, 2019
Jackie Cashwell, 95, of Buckhead, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children, whom she doted over, December 27, 2019. She was born August 6, 1924, in High Springs, FL. Mrs. Cashwell eloped and married her sweetheart, Marion C. Cashwell, June 15, 1942, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2015; as well as her son, Rondy Cashwell....
Dorothy "Dotty" Childs
Dec 26, 2019
Dorothy "Dotty" Childs of Porterdale, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the age of 83. Ms. Childs was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church of Porterdale. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading. Ms. Childs loved her family dearly - especially her nieces and nephews who she treated as her own. She was preceded in...
John (Jack) Mcarthur
Dec 21, 2019
John (Jack) McArthur, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 78 years of age. Jack was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. For over 50 years, he earned a living as a sales representative for M & A Welding Supply in Atlanta. A man of integrity and dependable in nature, Jack lovingly assumed the role of father when...
Ava Marie Viars
Dec 21, 2019
Newborn Baby Girl Ava Marie Viars, whose family is from Covington, passed away December 21, 2019. Those who will miss her presence in their lives include her mother and father, Bailee Branch and Donnie Viars, Jr.; sister, Ivie Viars; maternal grandparents, Barry and Tina Branch; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Ruth Viars, Sr. A Graveside Service for little Ava Marie will...
Marguerite "Peggy" Mercer
Dec 20, 2019
Marguerite "Peggy" Mercer, of Covington, passed away December 20, 2019, at the age of 78. Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Marguerite (Duncan) Fitzgerald, she was proud of her Irish heritage. Ms. Mercer was a faithful parishioner at St. Anna's Catholic Church, in Monroe, where she was happily involved with the Active Catholic Enthusiastic Seniors. Additionally, she...
Wallace Randolph Highsmith
Dec 19, 2019
Wallace Randolph Highsmith, of Covington, passed away December 19, 2019, at the age of 82. Mr. Highsmith was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to combat, he served the Marine Corps as a cross country chaser - primarily responsible for escorting military personnel between law enforcement or detention facilities. Mr. Highsmith retired from Billy...
Gayle Kurtz
Dec 19, 2019
Gayle Kurtz, of Stockbridge, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 83 years of age. Before moving to Stockbridge, Mrs. Kurtz was a longtime resident of Atlanta. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, and making memories with her husband, Bob, counted as one of life's greatest joys. Mrs. Kurtz's favorite pastimes were many and watching crime dramas on TV...
Gregory Michael Gerling
Dec 18, 2019
Gregory Michael Gerling, 67, of Covington, Georgia, passed away from this world to eternal peace, December 18, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Jefferson City, Missouri, son of the late Michael and Lucille (Schwaller) Gerling. He was united in marriage to the late Laurale (Borgmeyer) Gerling on August 10, 1974, for 40 years....
Laura Mikula Lyons
Dec 17, 2019
Laura Mikula Lyons, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 60 years of age. A longtime resident of Newton County, Laura was deeply rooted in her Christian beliefs and loved to share with others her love for God. She was a generous, kind-hearted, and selfless person whose presence and light impacted everyone she met along life's path. Oftentimes,...
Tony Hartsfield
Dec 16, 2019
Tony Hartsfield of Covington, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 62. Mr. Hartsfield enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He loved his family dearly and cherished the time spent with them. Mr. Hartsfield was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Jewell Hartsfield. Survivors include his daughter, Melia Hartsfield...
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