Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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;...
Ed Kirkley
Feb 13, 2019
Ed Kirkley of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the age of 87. A free-spirited and adventurous person, Mr. Kirkley traveled to many places all over the country - even buying his own town in North Dakota. People often said that if he could dream it, he would make it happen. Mr. Kirkley's occupation of driving a bus...
Gwin Thomas
Feb 12, 2019
After a hard-fought battle with the dreaded Alzheimer's disease, Ethel Gwinette (Yates) Thomas departed this life at 11:27 A.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Gwin was born January 25, 1941, in Columbus, GA, the second child of Willard and Bernice Yates. Her family later moved to Roopville, GA, where she and her older brother, Jimmy, grew up and attended high school...
Tom Cushing
Feb 11, 2019
Tom Cushing of Locust Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the age of 88. Mr. Cushing retired from General Motors after 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, rabbit hunting, gardening and was a member of the Lakewood Masonic Lodge #443. In addition to being a strong family man, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Libby Haymons
Feb 10, 2019
Libby Haymons of Covington, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the age of 57. In addition to being a devoted wife, she was also a loving and compassionate mother and grandmother. When she wasn't dancing and singing in the car to classic rock-and-roll, she was whippin' up her world-famous cornbread in the kitchen. Her positive outlook on life and...
Stanley Earl Franklin
Feb 10, 2019
Stanley Earl Franklin, age 46, of Mansfield, passed away February 10, 2019. Stanley was a kind-hearted and generous man whose life centered around family. He enjoyed making crafts with his daughter, Melinda, or just hanging out with his boys, Holden, Dalton and Dylan. Stanley was at his best being out in nature, and fishing was by far his favorite way...
Verneeda Burford Beal
Feb 5, 2019
Verneeda Burford Beal of Covington, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the age of 90. Mrs. Beal was born September 24, 1928, to James V. and Goldie Neva (Pyles) Burford, who have preceded her in death. She was raised in the Rocky Fork area, Kanawha County, Charleston, West Virginia, and spent most of her...
Joe Farmer
Feb 3, 2019
Mr. Joseph Farmer, Jr., age 71, of Social Circle, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, after a long, hard-fought battle with mesothelioma. He was born June 19, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Joe Sr., and Ruth Farmer who have preceded him in death. Mr. Farmer is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine R. Farmer; his daughters and sons-in-law,...
Sue "Mema" Bartlett
Feb 1, 2019
Sue "Mema" Bartlett of Oxford, age 93, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Mrs. Bartlett was many things: a loving woman who enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren; a hard worker who took immense pride in providing for and supporting her loved ones (she sold Avon for over forty years); and a spirited and caring mother and grandmother...
Renee Bacot
Jan 30, 2019
Andrea Bacot, of Apalachicola, Florida, passed away January 30, 2019, at the age of 63. Services will be held at a later date in Apalachicola, Florida.
Beverly Gail Couch
Jan 29, 2019
Beverly Gail Couch of Covington, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the age of 66. Gail faithfully attended Gospel Mission Church, in Covington. She was a loving family person who shared a special bond with her grandchildren and enjoyed the simple things in life. Gail will be remembered for her compassionate heart, caring ways and always putting others first....
James "Jim" Hammond
Jan 27, 2019
James "Jim" Hammond of Conyers, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the age of 80. Mr. Hammond retired after 32 years of dedicated service from Atlanta Gas Light. A faithful member of Rockdale Baptist Church, he served as a Deacon and a handyman for the church and congregation. Mr. Hammond was an artist and enjoyed playing golf. He loved...
Donald W. Brooks
Jan 26, 2019
Donald W. Brooks of Covington, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the age of 73. Mr. Brooks proudly served his country for thirteen years in the United States Army and was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church. Enjoying the outdoors, Mr. Brooks liked fishing, gardening, camping and watching his grandchildren play sports. He loved his family, his...
Deacon Pahpah Sam T. Mike
Jan 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Deacon Pahpah Sam T. Mike announces his passing on January 25, 2019, at the age of 77. Deacon Pahpah Sam was born on March 25, 1941, to Taetus Mike (Paliksru) and Sepe Natunsak Clarence. He grew up in Lelu, Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, where he made numerous friends, including Emma...
William Tod Hooper
Jan 23, 2019
William Tod Hooper of Porterdale, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the age of 54. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, William Tod was a computer systems analyst who enjoyed fishing and traveling. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Hooper. Survivors include his father, Bill Ray Hooper; brother, Tim Hooper; as well as...
David "Shorty" Baltes
Jan 22, 2019
David "Shorty" Baltes of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the age of 64. Mr. Baltes was an avid biker and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. He enjoyed building and tinkering on bikes and was proud of his 1980 Harley Davidson Shovel Head "Rat Bike". Mr. Baltes had a great sense of humor and easily made friends. His family...
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