Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Margaret M. Corley
Mar 12, 2019
Margaret M. Corley of Covington, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the age of 71. Mrs. Corley was of the Christian faith and dedicated to a lifelong spiritual journey. She was honest and straightforward and known to her friends and family as a philosopher who happily gave advice to others. Mrs. Corley had many interests including painting, sewing and...
Ida Mae Johnson
Mar 11, 2019
Ida Mae Johnson of Covington, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at the age of 81. Mrs. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Covington and a faithful and supportive member of Eastridge Community Church. For many years, she worked as comptroller for White's Department Stores, and after her retirement, she carved out a second career as a bookkeeper, serving many...
Ashley Marie Jones
Mar 6, 2019
Ashley Marie Jones of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the age of 27. Ashley was an amazing girl who loved 80's music, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and friends. For many years, she was active in Rockdale County sports where she played baseball with the Miracle League and participated in the Special Olympics....
Mark Arlen Harris
Mar 4, 2019
Mark Arlen Harris, of Oxford, GA, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 55. Mark was a 1981 graduate of Loganville High School. He was an expert craftsman and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mark was a dedicated family man; he touched many lives and was cherished by all who knew him. He was preceded in...
Jean King
Mar 3, 2019
Jean King of Covington, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 93 years of age. Born July 2, 1925, in Greenville, SC, to James Chester and Georgia Cleon (Paris) Thomas, who have preceded her in death, Jean attended Stone Elementary and Greenville High School. She then attended Lander College, graduating in 1946, with a degree in mathematics. During her time...
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...
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