Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
William B. Bates
Dec 11, 2018
William B. Bates of Covington, passed away December 11, 2018, at the age of 72. Mr. Bates was retired from AT&T after 30 plus years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and he sang in the St. Cecilia Choir for 28 years. During his retirement, he used his tech background to invent a...
Emma Frances Rider Duke
Dec 11, 2018
Emma Frances Rider Duke of Covington, passed away December 11, 2018, at 92 years of age. With Mrs. Dukes loving demeanor, she had a huge heart and was known as the family caregiver. She enjoyed spending time with her family and vacationing at the beach and the lake with them. Mrs. Duke was a gifted musician who could play many...
Lynwood A. Maddox
Dec 10, 2018
Lynwood A. Maddox of Tucker, passed away December 10, 2018, at the age of 88. As a man of unwavering faith, he lived his entire life in a manner that reflected his Christian views. As a practicing attorney for more than 64 years, Mr. Maddox was guided by his faith in God. He served as Counsel for hundreds of Churches,...
Virginia H. Moon Walden
Dec 9, 2018
Virginia H. Moon Walden of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the age of 86. An active member of the Apostolic Community Church, Mrs. Walden delighted in reading her Bible and attending worship services. She made genuine connections with people and her friendships thrived because of that - and her loving demeanor. She was an attentive and caring...
Kelly Piper
Dec 7, 2018
Kelly Piper of Monticello, passed away December 7, 2018, at the age of 43. Kelly was a member of New Life Praise Center who will be remembered as a friend to everyone and a fun-loving person who adored her boys and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Jan Piper; nephew Tyler Piper. Survivors include...
Parker Waller
Dec 6, 2018
Parker Waller of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. Born at only 26 weeks, Parker was born with a fighting spirit. But, after nineteen days, she developed an infection that couldn't be overcome. Though she was only here for a short time, she will be deeply and lovingly missed by her parents and grandparents. Parker had a strong...
Linda Freeman
Dec 5, 2018
Linda Freeman of Social Circle, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the age of 82. Mrs. Freeman was a devout Christian and a supportive member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church. She sang in the choir and taught the children's Sunday School classes. Mrs. Freeman was very creative; she especially enjoyed art and music. Some of her favorite things...
Shirley Pickett Watkins
Dec 3, 2018
Shirley Pickett Watkins of Covington, passed away December 3, 2018, at the age of 82. Mrs. Watkins was a devout Christian who faithfully worshipped at The Church at Covington for many years. Her most notable attributes, caring and strong-willed, were not the sum of her being. Mrs. Watkins was also vibrant and fun-loving with an awesome sense of humor. She...
Regina V. Nikiforyan
Dec 3, 2018
Regina V. Nikiforyan, of Covington, passed away December 3, 2018, at 77 years of age. Mrs. Nikiforyan was a member of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church in Lawrenceville. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Vera Nikiforyan and Eleonara Nikiforyan; parents, Viktor and Maria (Lugan) Vlad; two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Ilya...
Sandra Gallo
Dec 2, 2018
Sandra Gallo of Covington, passed away December 2, 2018, at the age of 64. Mrs. Gallo was the center of her family and always kept everyone close. She enjoyed coin collecting and working on her family farm game. With Mrs. Gallo's loving demeanor, she always made everyone feel loved and cared for. A wonderful grandmother, she was very giving and...
Speady Cantrell
Nov 29, 2018
Speady Cantrell of Loganville, passed away November 29, 2018, at the age of 57. Speady was known for making the most out of life. She always spoke her mind, was an excellent cook, and had a fondness for animals. With her fun personality and loving demeanor, Speady was adored by all who knew her. Family mattered most, and she happily...
Lyudmila Semenikhina
Nov 28, 2018
Lyudmila Semenikhina of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the age of 58. Mrs. Semenikhina was joyful, always full of life, and never gave up on her fight with Multiple Sclerosis. In addition to her love of reading and writing poetry, Mrs. Semenikhina was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making delicious meals for loved ones. She adored her...
Johnny Lamar Smith
Nov 21, 2018
Johnny Lamar Smith of Oxford, entered into his eternal rest Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the age of 73. Mr. Smith retired after 35 years of dedicated service with the United States Post Office in Conyers. After retiring, Mr. Smith enjoyed working with his son, Ashley, and cooking on the grill. He was a strong individual and never complained about...
Margaret P. Hubbard
Nov 21, 2018
Margaret P. Hubbard of Warrenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the age of 70. Mrs. Hubbard was an active member of Cornerstone Apostolic Church in North Augusta, South Carolina. She loved working with her hands and often crocheted booties, hats, scarves and blankets for her family and church family. Mrs. Hubbard was the light that lit...
Mckenzi Dawn Middlebrooks
Nov 21, 2018
McKenzi Dawn Middlebrooks of Loganville, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the age of 19. The essence of McKenzi was her selfless nature, a heart that was pure and her inclination to always put others first. She had a strong resolve and an unwavering faith in God that enabled her to push through the most difficult times. McKenzi's tenacious...
Toni Jones Eason
Nov 20, 2018
Toni Jones Eason of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the age of 57. Toni had strong love for family and enjoyed spending time with her beloved cat, Chewie. In her younger years, she enjoyed drawing and sketching. Toni was preceded in death by her husband, Robin Eason; father, Harold Lewis Jones; and sister, Terri Lynn Coggin. She...
Herbert Lee Bratcher
Nov 20, 2018
Herbert Lee Bratcher of Covington, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the age of 66. Herbert Lee was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a member of the True Gospel Lighthouse church in Madison, GA, and loved his church family dearly. He was a man of strong faith and fought a long, hard battle with...
Braden Stevenson
Nov 19, 2018
Braden Stevenson of Covington, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at the age of 12. Vibrant and full of life, Braden had beautiful blue eyes and an infectious smile. His funny demeanor, larger than life personality, and love of dancing - especially "flossing" - naturally made him the center of attention. Braden made friends easily, and it was his caring...
Larry Mostek
Nov 15, 2018
Larry Mostek of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 80. A dedicated and faithful man of God, Mr. Mostek pastored several churches while living in Nevada and California. Second only to his love for Christ was his love of family; he spent quality time with loved ones whenever possible. Mr. Mostek shared a special bond...
Kathryn Kelly
Nov 14, 2018
Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly of Covington, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 91. Mrs. Kelly was a supportive member of St. James The Apostle Catholic Church in McDonough. Known for her tender spirit and selfless disposition, she was a natural caregiver for her family and friends. Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lewis...
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