Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jimmie Ruth Holmes
Sep 28, 2018
Jimmie Ruth Holmes, of Covington, passed away September 28, 2018, at the age of 84. Mrs. Holmes attended Red Oak United Methodist Church. She retired as a dedicated paraprofessional from E.L. Ficquett Elementary School. Mrs. Holmes enjoyed reading romance novels and watching hummingbirds. Her favorite movie was "Gone with The Wind". She will be remembered as a loving sister and...
Victor Hall
Sep 25, 2018
Victor Hall of Covington, passed away September 25, 2018, at the age of 56. Victor loved life and lived it to the fullest - whether it was playing music on his guitar, making crazy videos to post online or grilling with his family. He also enjoyed doing projects around the house. Victor loved and cherished the time he spent with...
Ted L. Higginbotham,
Sep 24, 2018
Ted L. Higginbotham, Sr., of Social Circle, passed away September 24, 2018, at the age of 65. Ted was a former member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. An outdoorsman in every sense of the word, Ted was an expert hunter and fisherman - some would say that him "loving the outdoors" would be an understatement. His love and passion...
Peggy Burgess
Sep 23, 2018
Peggy Burgess, of Covington, passed away September 23, 2018, at the age of 62. Sister Peggy was an active member of Higher Praise Tabernacle. A devout Christian woman, strong in her faith, she delighted in the Word of God. Peggy adored her family and cherished the time she spent with them. When she was not busy with her church and...
Elaine Fort Bearden
Sep 22, 2018
A beautiful sweet soul left us this week, Elaine Fort Bearden, age 88, of Conyers, passed away the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at sunrise. Born Alice Elaine Fort to John and Ethel Fort of Dublin, Georgia, she grew up in the rural south surrounded by talented and caring people. Elaine was a devout Christian and took up the...
Bonnie Malcom
Sep 19, 2018
Bonnie Malcom, age 57, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Bonnie, by all accounts, was a devoted and loyal family woman whose life centered around taking care of her loved ones. Affectionately known as "Granna", she was attentive, caring and compassionate in her role as grandmother. Bonnie enjoyed trips to Savannah, antiquing and tending to her flower garden....
Jerry Ward
Sep 17, 2018
Jerry Ward of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away September 17, 2018, at the age of 74. Mr. Ward honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He was a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia. Mr. Ward was a member of the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Dr. George Mosse...
Robert "Bobby" Heath
Sep 16, 2018
Robert "Bobby" Heath of Covington, passed away September 16, 2018, at the age of 24. Bobby attended Victory Baptist Church. Some of his favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing and playing video games. Bobby loved his family and will be remembered as a kind, outgoing and giving person. Survivors include his daughters, Kinlee Cronan, Serenity Grace; mother and step-father, Tammy and...
Lynn Anne Halstead Cockrum
Sep 15, 2018
Lynn Anne Halstead Cockrum of Covington, passed away September 15, 2018, at the age of 54. Lynn's life was a testimony of her love for family. She dedicated herself to ensuring that her husband and sons were happy and successful. Through her actions, Lynn demonstrated the beauty of a giving spirit and instilled that quality in her loved ones. She...
Paul Snellgrove
Sep 15, 2018
Paul Snellgrove of Social Circle, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the age of 69. Paul had a deep love for the Lord and was compelled to share that love with others. He was a man who genuinely cared for his children and grandchildren and spent time with them whenever possible. Paul also had a special place in his...
Emma Elizabeth Carlile
Sep 15, 2018
Emma Elizabeth Carlile, age 86, of Conyers, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. Mrs. Carlile was a dedicated and supportive mother and grandmother. She delighted in spending time with family and had a special relationship with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Simple pleasures appealed most to Mrs. Carlile; she liked to work in her flower garden, loved crocheting and sewing, and...
Billy Waters
Sep 13, 2018
Billy Waters of Covington, passed away September 13, 2018, at the age of 68. A veteran of the United States Army, Billy honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Equipped with drive and determination, he put himself through college and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1978. During his illustrious law career, he served as Juvenile Court judge...
Marguerite Le (Ceci) Mullins
Sep 13, 2018
Marguerite Cecile (Ceci) Mullins of Covington, passed away September 13, 2018, at the age of 74. After graduating high school, Mrs. Mullins started her college career at Freed-Hardeman University. From there, she attended Middle Tennessee State University before obtaining her master's degree from the University of Alabama. An educator for 33 years, she taught at numerous schools throughout her career:...
Bob Schoenfeld
Sep 13, 2018
Bob Schoenfeld of Mansfield, passed away September 13, 2018 at the age of 81. Mr. Schoenfeld retired from Chanel 11 as an Electrical Engineer. He enjoyed reading in his pastime. Mr. Schoenfeld will be remembered as a loving husband. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Martha Schoenfeld. Survivors include his wife, Fontainne W. Schoenfeld; daughter, Alicia;...
Lana Tedstone Pucko
Sep 6, 2018
Lana Tedstone Pucko of McDonough, passed away September 6, 2018, at the age of 66. Lana was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and made a special effort to build strong connections with each one. With her infectious humor and social nature, Lana was always the center of attention whenever friends and family gathered. She was...
Barbara Sue Sirmans
Sep 2, 2018
Barbara Sue Sirmans, age 72, of McDonough, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Mrs. Sirmans loved socializing with family and friends and enjoyed traveling - her favorite destinations were the beach and mountains. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenn Sirmans; parents, Robert L. and Lucy Thelma Stallings; and sister, Betty Lester. Survivors include her daughter and...
Freddie Leatherwood
Sep 2, 2018
Freddie Leatherwood of Oxford, passed away September 2, 2018, at the age of 64. Freddie's passion was anything with four wheels, an engine, dealt with speed and defied death! He painted Fred Neely's race boat and was part of the boat crew. Freddie enjoyed weekend golfing, and hunting with his brother when he was younger. In addition, he was a...
Sylvia Miller
Sep 1, 2018
Sylvia Miller, age 72, of McDonough, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Mrs. Miller was a longtime member of Zion Baptist Church, in Covington. Although she delighted in activities such as cooking, baking, sewing and traveling, her priority was spending quality time with family. Mrs. Miller's loved ones will remember her as a loving wife and a dedicated mother and...
Mary Helen Beasley
Aug 30, 2018
Mary Helen Beasley of Covington, passed away August 30, 2018, at the age of 80. Mrs. Beasley enjoyed going to church, and she especially liked working with the Children's Ministry. She was known for making wonderful meals for her family and shared a special bond with her grandchildren. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...
Judy Cerda
Aug 30, 2018
Judy Cerda, age 26, of Conyers, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Gifted with a caring and compassionate heart, Judy had a deep capacity to love and was capable of always seeing the good in others. Her child-like spirit and willingness to trust endeared her to family and friends. Judy liked looking at the moon and was a fan of...
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