Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Marion Doris Beam
Aug 12, 2017
Marion Doris Beam of Covington, passed away August 12, 2017, at 84 years of age. Born to Curtis James and Annie Estelle (Montgomery) Brown, who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Beam was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Horace Cleveland Beam; as well as sons, Rodney Beam and Gary Beam. Mrs....
Tammy Maxey
Aug 11, 2017
Tammy Maxey of Covington, passed away August 11, 2017, at 42 years of age. Tammy was of the Christian faith and loved her family dearly. She was editor and writer for various magazines, including the Pivot Point Quarterly and Christian Motorsports - now known as Chrysler Power Magazine. Combining her passion for writing and her love of the Lord, Tammy...
Clara Ruth Morgan
Aug 10, 2017
Clara Ruth Morgan of Covington, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 88 years of age. A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Morgan adored spending time with her family, especially cooking meals for them. When not entertaining her loved ones, she liked to eat meals out - Mexican and oysters being two of her favorite foods. Mrs. Morgan also delighted...
Rex J. Mitchell
Aug 9, 2017
Rex J. Mitchell, of Covington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 83 years of age. Mr. Mitchell, married to the love of his life, Barbara, for 62 years, was a godly husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Hercules, in Covington, and was a faithful member and deacon of...
Olivia Criddle Hisky
Aug 8, 2017
Olivia Criddle Hisky of Monticello, passed away August 8, 2017, at the age of 87. For 53 years, Mrs. Hisky was married to the love of her life, John Robert Hisky, and loved every moment they spent together. Being with family brought her immense joy, whether camping with her children and grandchildren, or cooking during the holidays. Coloring with her...
John Mark Burton
Aug 8, 2017
After a long illness, John Mark Burton passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017, surrounded by his friends, Andy and Amy Hess and their sons. John "Mark" was a lifelong resident of Covington, Georgia until 2015 when he moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin to be closer to caregivers. Mark was born January 27, 1955. He is a survivor of brain...
Woodie L. Knight "Duck"
Aug 8, 2017
Woodie L. Knight "Duck" of Covington, passed away August 8, 2017, at 81 years of age. Mr. Knight grew up in Porterdale and served in the United States Coast Guard from 1955 - 1959. He retired from Snapping Shoals EMC after 37 years of employment. A family man at heart, Mr. Knight also loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He was...
Carolyn Hornsby
Aug 6, 2017
Carolyn Hornsby of Covington, passed away August 6, 2017, at 66 years of age. Retired from the GBI after 34 years of service, Carolyn was a member of Rex Road Baptist Church, in Stockbridge. Independent and unafraid to speak her mind, she valued family most - especially her grandchildren. Whether gardening or tending to her Koi pond, Carolyn enjoyed being...
Richard Frederick Lingner
Aug 5, 2017
Richard Frederick Lingner of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 74 years of age. Mr. Lingner was a pilot for Eastern Airlines, Miami Air, and Standridge Color for more than 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Alvin and Mary Virginia (Strong) Lingner-Wannamaker. Survivors include his wife Alvida Lingner of Covington; daughter and son-in-law,...
Camron Tyler Dennis
Aug 5, 2017
Camron Tyler Dennis of Covington, passed away August 5, 2017, at 22 years of age. Camron was an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a hard-working young man who had a great smile, and loved the time he spent hanging out with his family and friends. Camron was a member of Central Community Church and will be...
Shirley Middlebrooks
Aug 4, 2017
Shirley Middlebrooks of Oxford, passed away August 4, 2017, at 82 years of age. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mrs. Middlebrooks worked at Porterdale Mills for 16 years and Sweetheart Plastics in Conyers for 25 years. When they were younger, she and her husband, Daniel, enjoyed riding in the car, setting out to destinations unknown. New Orleans, the mountains,...
Margaret Henry Bagley
Aug 3, 2017
Margaret Henry Bagley of Covington, passed away August 3, 2017, at 70 years of age. Mrs. Bagley loved her family and adored hummingbirds. In her spare time, she liked to go junking at various flea markets, looking for treasures. Mrs. Bagley also took pleasure in traveling, whether going to the mountains, or relaxing on a cruise ship. She was preceded...
Maurice Loren "Bud" Northcutt
Aug 1, 2017
Maurice Loren "Bud" Northcutt of Covington passed away peacefully August 1, 2017, at the age of 89. Born in Gorgas, AL on May 21, 1928, he graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Building Construction and earned a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri, Rolla School of Mines. After joining the Army Corps of Engineers,...
Michael Asaro
Jul 30, 2017
Michael Asaro of Newborn, passed away July 30, 2017, at 56 years of age. A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Mr. Asaro moved to Georgia in 1996, where he worked for Pratt Industries for 20 years as an ‘over the road' driver. Mr. Asaro enjoyed riding his motorcycle and doing charity benefits with his biker friends. He cherished the time he...
Kathy Knight Hudgins
Jul 30, 2017
Kathy Knight Hudgins of Conyers, passed away July 30, 2017, at 55 years of age. Kathy loved traveling to the beach, especially Panama City, FL. She enjoyed crafts and used her artistic talent to build dollhouse furniture and accessories. In addition, Kathy collected and painted birdhouses. She cherished her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and...
Grace Rogers Phillips
Jul 28, 2017
Grace Rogers Phillips, of Covington, passed away July 28, 2017, at 91 years of age. Mrs. Phillips was a graduate of the University of Georgia and an active member of Oxford Baptist Church. She volunteered for various civic organizations and charities, and was the oldest member of the Pilot Club in Covington, serving for over 30 years. Mrs. Phillips was...
Harold Stoltz
Jul 26, 2017
Harold Stoltz of Covington, passed away July 26, 2017, at 75 years of age. Mr. Stoltz, a veteran of the United States Army, was employed with AT&T for over 30 years. Spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, brought him great joy. An avid sports fan, Mr. Stoltz cheered on the Atlanta Braves, as well as his football teams -...
Merle Eugenia Andrews
Jul 26, 2017
Merle Eugenia Andrews, of Covington, passed away July 26, 2017, at 82 years of age. Mrs. Andrews, affectionately known as "Mom", moved from Trinidad to the United States over 20 years ago. Before moving from Trinidad, she served as church deacon and WOW president at Fyzabad Open Bible Church, and was a graduate of the Open Bible Institute of Theology...
Ella Jacqulin Hartley
Jul 25, 2017
Ella Jacqulin Hartley of Covington, died July 25, 2017, at 65 years of age. Mrs. Hartley was a resident of Newton County for more than 35 years. For 10 years, she worked as a Lab Technician at Bibb Manufacturing Company, where she enjoyed selling Avon products to her co-workers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack, Jr., and...
Dianne "Dede" Thompson
Jul 25, 2017
Dianne "Dede" Thompson of Oxford, passed away July 25, 2017, at 57 years of age. Dede loved Jesus and cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She shared her love of swimming by teaching others to swim. Dede loved watching her kids play sports over the years, and was an avid Braves fan. Chipper Jones was her favorite...
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