Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.

Lisa Parnell (Cici) Mon
Dec 18, 2018
Lisa (CiCi) Parnell Mon, age 50, of Wall Township, New Jersey, formerly of Mansfield, Georgia, passed away December 18, 2018. Lisa was raised in Mansfield Baptist Church, and while living in New Jersey, she attended St. Mark's Catholic Church where she sang in the choir. Though she was a gifted musician, both as a vocalist and pianist, she was also...
Pat Rochelle-Hughes
Dec 17, 2018
Pat Rochelle-Hughes of Oxford, passed away December 17, 2018, at the age of 67. Ms. Rochelle-Hughes graduated from Miami Dade College where she earned an associates degree in art - her greatest passion. She adored her family and will be deeply missed by all. Ms. Rochelle-Hughes was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ann (Thompson) Dickerson. Survivors include...

Barbara O. Capes
Dec 16, 2018
Barbara O. Capes of Covington, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the age of 81. Mrs. Capes enjoyed reading, traveling to St. Simons Island and was an avid University of Georgia Bulldog fan. Mrs. Capes adored her family and loved spending time with them - especially her grandchildren who she shared a special bond with. She was preceded in...
Teresa Bynum Poling
Dec 13, 2018
Teresa Bynum Poling of Conyers, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 62. Teresa was a member of First Baptist Church of Conyers and co-owner of Storage Increase Incorporated. In 1996, she became Georgia's Lady Trap Shooting state champion. Her grandchildren were her world and she shared a special bond with each of them. She will be...

Gene Maddox
Dec 13, 2018
Gene Maddox of Buckhead, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 72. Gene was a devoted husband and father and will be profoundly missed by all who came across his path. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas O. and Frances Eloise Maddox. Survivors include his loving wife, Katherine H. Maddox of Buckhead; son, Christopher...
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...
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