Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Mary Alice Kilpatrick
Mar 2, 2019
Mary Alice Kilpatrick, age 66, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Always friendly and smiling, Mary Alice had a way of making genuine connections with people. She was dedicated to her work and excelled at any given task. Mary Alice liked to spend time with her fur babies and had many interests including crafting, reading and collecting light...
Judy Sams
Mar 2, 2019
Judy Sams of Covington, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age of 98. Mrs. Sams was born November 25, 1920, the eighth of nine brothers and sisters, in Watkinsville, Georgia, to the late J.O. and Eugenia Adams Lovern. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. E. Sams; son, George Edward McMullen, III, who was killed in...
Regina K. Green
Mar 2, 2019
Regina K. Green of Loganville, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age of 56. Regina believed in hard work and had a deep love for family. Her ability to face difficult circumstances and remain hopeful was a testimony to her strong spirit. Regina will be remembered as caring, thoughtful and always willing to give to others. She was...
Larry W. Herrington
Feb 27, 2019
Larry W. Herrington, age 69, of Covington, passed away February 27, 2019. After graduating from Valdosta High School in 1967, Larry attended Georgia Tech for two years before he answered the call to serve his country. As a proud veteran of the United States Army, he honorably served in Germany, as part of the 4th Armored Division, and in Vietnam,...
Louis Hughes Rambin, Iii
Feb 27, 2019
Louis H. Rambin, III, 73, loving husband, father and dear friend to all, died peacefully February 27, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family. In 2016, He was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and in the spinal cord. Louis was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned...
Annette Ginn
Feb 27, 2019
Annette Ginn of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the age of 65. Mrs. Ginn enjoyed going to the beach, camping with her family and was a big fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. She had a fondness for animals - especially dogs and cats. Mrs. Ginn loved her family dearly. Her granddaughter, Vivian, held a special place in...
Mary Jo Mclaughlin
Feb 27, 2019
Mary Jo McLaughlin, age 55, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Mary Jo was selfless, kind-hearted and genuinely interested in the well-being of others. She was a natural caregiver who excelled in her career as a licensed professional nurse. Mary Jo was employed by Piedmont Newton Hospital, formerly known as Newton Medical, for over 35 years. She was...
Merlene Haynes
Feb 27, 2019
Merlene Haynes, age 93, of Social Circle, formerly of Rocky Mount, GA, passed away February 27, 2019. Mrs. Haynes was a faithful Christian and supportive member of Centennial Baptist Church, in Rutledge. She worked at Source of Light International Ministries, in Rutledge, for many years. Mrs. Haynes' compassionate nature and desire to serve others led her to Riverside Health Care...
Ursula Kopenits
Feb 26, 2019
Ursula Kopenits, age 88, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Mrs. Kopenits was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Kopenits; and parents, Rheinhold and Mariea (Guhl) Wenzke. Survivors include her devoted husband of 70 years, Pete Kopenits; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Dale Cumpton; as well as grandchildren, Kyle Cumpton, Daryl Casey. No services for Mrs. Kopenits...
Phyllis Ann Miller
Feb 25, 2019
Phyllis Ann Miller of Covington, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at the age of 80. Any time there was a medical emergency with her grandson Justin, Mrs. Miller would travel from Illinois to help the family with anything that was needed. A big fan of Walker Texas Ranger, she also enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles and playing cards. She...
Betty Pitts Harper
Feb 24, 2019
Betty Pitts Harper of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 93. Mrs. Harper was of the Catholic faith. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing in the canals of West Palm Beach. Mrs. Harper loved her family and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gustavo Duran Canas, Sr.
Feb 23, 2019
Gustavo Duran Canas, Sr. of Covington, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the age of 73. Mr. Canas was very patriotic and enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he especially adored the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silverio Canas and Guadalupe Duran. Survivors include...
Cori Ann Stubbs
Feb 22, 2019
Cori Ann Stubbs of Monroe, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at the age of 38. Cori was a wonderful mother and wife, and a friend to many people. She loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest - she was always the life of the party. Cori was one of a kind and impossible to define. She liked camping...
Tony Moon
Feb 21, 2019
Tony Moon of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the age of 68. Mr. Moon was an active participant in his community: he attended worship services at The Church at Covington, coached recreational sports programs, and spent his entire thirty-nine-year career with United States Postal Service working for the post office in Covington. After retirement, he pursued his...
Fred Leavitt
Feb 21, 2019
Fred Leavitt of Oxford, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the age of 69. A former teacher at Tabernacle Christian School for 14 years, Mr. Leavitt went on to work for the City of Covington, where he retired after 24 years of dedicated service. His belief in giving back to the community was apparent in his role as Director...
Dorothy "Louise" Bell
Feb 19, 2019
Dorothy "Louise" Bell, 66, of Oxford, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by family when she peacefully drifted off to be with the Lord. Louise was born in Porterdale, GA, June 14, 1952, to the late Jack Kerbow and Ida Arbeau. She began her career with Harland as a...
David O. Clay
Feb 18, 2019
David O. Clay of Social Circle, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at the age of 72. A faithful member of Almon Baptist Church, Mr. Clay was a devoted Christian man and his faith defined him. He retired from BellSouth with 36 years of dedicated service. Mr. Clay enjoyed fishing and singing old hymns. He was a devoted and loving...
Mary Nancy Jane Smart
Feb 18, 2019
Mary Nancy Jane Smart of Covington, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at the age of 92. Mrs. Smart was a member of The Father's House in Conyers. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Smart was a kind, gentle soul and loved without judgment and fault. Very family oriented, she adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was...
Kathleen Mitchell Brooking
Feb 15, 2019
Kathleen Mitchell Brooking of Oxford, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 98. Mrs. Brooking was a supportive member of North Covington United Methodist Church for many years. In addition to her faith in God, she believed in hard work and had a strong sense of family. Mrs. Brooking happily made time for loved ones, and she...
Margaret B. Bennett
Feb 14, 2019
Margaret B. Bennett, 92 years of age, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, after an extended kidney disease illness. She grew up in Atlanta before moving to Covington with her husband, Thomas C. Bennett, Sr. She moved to Conyers following his death. She is survived by her daughter, Lee B. Wright and husband, William B. Wright of Athens;...
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