Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Wallace Shockley
Sep 9, 2017
OBITUARY Wallace Shockley of Covington, passed away September 9, 2017, at 88 years of age. Mr. Shockley attended Faith Baptist Church, in Newborn, and was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle, in Covington. A family man at heart, he was known to light up a room with his witty and infectious sense of humor. Athletic in nature, Mr. Shockley was...
James Fletcher Bailey,
Sep 7, 2017
James Fletcher Bailey, III, of Conyers, passed away September 7, 2017, at 75 years of age. Mr. Bailey was a native of Covington and a graduate of Newton County High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 6 years. After retiring from Asea Brown Boveri, Mr. Bailey devoted time to his much-loved hobbies, sport-shooting, fishing, and caring...
Michael Berry Rooks
Sep 5, 2017
Michael Berry Rooks of Covington, passed away September 5, 2017, at 65 years of age. Mr. Rooks was a 1970 graduate of Newton County High School and had worked with his father and brother Rickey, at Rooks Custom Woodworks for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Louis and Christine (Berry) Rooks. Survivors include his...
Robert Gerald (Bobby) Floyd
Sep 4, 2017
Robert Gerald (Bobby) Floyd, Sr., of Newborn, passed away September 4, 2017, at 76 years of age. Among Mr. Floyd's favorite pastimes were square dancing, listening to Cajun music, working in his yard on his little John Deere, and traveling. A member of CrossRoads Baptist Church, Mr. Floyd enjoyed spending time with his friends - but most of all he...
Joyanna "Janna" Salembier
Sep 3, 2017
Joyanna "Janna" Salembier of Monticello, passed away September 3, 2017, at 67 years of age. One of her favorite pastimes was reading. Janna will be remembered as gentle with a loving spirit who was a "mom to all". She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Preceding her in...
William Emmett Cowden,
Sep 1, 2017
William Emmett Cowden, Jr., of Covington, passed away September 1, 2017, at 68 years of age. Mr. Cowden was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Emmett, Sr., and Lois (Arnold) Cowden. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Renate (Posey) Cowden; and daughter, Rebecca Arnold. A Memorial Service will...
Walter H. Parker, "Butch" Iii
Sep 1, 2017
Walter H. Parker, III, "Butch" of Covington, passed away September 1, 2017, at 54 years of age. Mr. Parker was a resident of Newton County for over 30 years and a member of Callie Fuller Baptist Church. Employed with Pratt Industries as a truck driver, Mr. Parker's true passion was racing - whether on a dirt-track, or making laps in...
Shelda Jean Dial Sanders
Aug 31, 2017
Shelda Jean Dial Sanders of Covington, passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the age of 79. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She attended Eastridge Community Church where she was a member of the Joyful Noise Group. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Glenn Sanders; son, Robbie Glenn Sanders; as well as her...
Paige Segrest
Aug 30, 2017
Paige Segrest, age 47, of Conyers, passed away August 30, 2017, at Piedmont Newton Hospital. She was born February 9, 1970, to Gerald Lewis and Joan Champion. Paige had a fun-loving and energetic spirit that was endearing to everyone she met. Whether fishing or camping, she liked being outdoors - the perfect place to wear her favorite baseball hat. Survivors...
Carol Ann Voshell
Aug 30, 2017
Carol Ann Voshell, age 78, of Social Circle, passed away August 30, 2017. Social in nature, Ms. Voshell was happiest when spending time with family and friends. Hosting parties, bowling, or riding motorcycles were just a few of her favorite ways to fellowship with others. She also enjoyed traveling up north to visit family and loved being with her dogs....
Elizabeth Anne Dameron Young "Beebie"
Aug 27, 2017
Elizabeth Anne Dameron Young (Beebie) of Covington, passed away August 27, 2017 at 61 years of age. Mrs. Young graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and went on to attend Columbia Theological School. An ordained minister and a lifetime member of Presbyterian Women, she was the Music Director at Gum Creek Presbyterian Church....
Martha Naomi Toney
Aug 26, 2017
Martha Naomi Toney of Covington, passed away August 26, 2017, at 91 years of age. Retired from Boeing Aerospace after 15 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Toney was a member of Conyers Church of Christ and Sunny Hills Church of Christ in Fullerton, CA. She liked to bowl, fish, play bridge, and put together puzzles. Mrs. Toney was a doting...
Mahembe Samueli
Aug 26, 2017
Mahembe Samueli, age 65, of Clarkston, passed away August 26, 2017. A member of Light Mission Pentocostal Church in Clarkston, Mr. Samueli was a man who strongly believed in family and helping others. Meeting new immigrants and mentoring them as they acclimated to a new culture here in the United States was a passion for Mr. Samueli. He was preceded...
Michael D. (Mike) Allen
Aug 25, 2017
Michael D. (Mike) Allen, Sr., of Covington, passed away August 25, 2017, at 65 years of age. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mike was known for having a green thumb and being able to grow anything! He was a family man who cherished his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded...
Sonja Charlene Queen
Aug 24, 2017
Sonja Charlene Queen, age 46, of Mansfield, passed away August 24, 2017. Sonja was employed by the Newton County School System where she served as Nutritionist Manager. She was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, fitness enthusiast and enjoyed shopping and reading romantic novels. Sonja loved traveling to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Because of her...
Rev. B. Gene Bird
Aug 24, 2017
Rev. B. Gene Bird of Covington, went home to be with his Lord on August 24, 2017, at 84 years of age. Dedicating over 65 years to the ministry, Rev. Bird retired as pastor of Covington Church of God after 19 years of faithful service. In 2009, Rev. Bird was ordained as bishop in the Church. He was currently a...
Aristides Liopiros
Aug 24, 2017
Aristides Liopiros of Covington, passed away August 24, 2017, at 83 years of age. Born in Andros, Greece, Mr. Liopiros served as a paramedic for the Greek Army. In more recent years, he worked at the family-owned business, Olympic Tire Shop, where he was in charge of making coffee and greeting customers. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
J.P. Murphy
Aug 23, 2017
J.P. Murphy of Covington, passed away August 23, 2017, at 73 years of age. A resident of Newton County for over 40 years, J.P. worked for Lithonia Lighting and Evans Tool and Die before retiring. He enjoyed yard work, hunting, fishing, and traveling to the mountains. One of his favorite pastimes was joyriding! J.P. attended Cornish Mountain Baptist Church and...
James "Jim" Henderson
Aug 22, 2017
James "Jim" Henderson of Atlanta, passed away August 22, 2017, at 74 years of age. Mr. Henderson proudly served his country for 13 years in the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. A member of Virginia Highlands Church in Atlanta, he retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents, J.B....
Julius Ben Lynch, Jr.
Aug 22, 2017
Julius Ben Lynch, Jr., of Covington, passed away August 22, 2017, at 59 years of age. Mr. Lynch was an avid NASCAR fan whose passion was cars. He treasured his family and loved spending time with them. Mr. Lynch also had a favorite friend, his Chihuahua, Blossom. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius B. Lynch, Sr. Survivors...
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