Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
James Oliver Byrd
Mar 8, 2017
James Oliver Byrd of Oxford, passed away March 8, 2017, at 86 years of age. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mr. Byrd proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors Lakewood after 38 years of service and began a new career at Ginn Motor Co. in Covington, where he worked...
Dorothy W. Parker
Mar 8, 2017
Dorothy W. Parker of Covington, passed away March 8, 2017, at the age of 87. Mrs. Parker attended Bessie Tift College, Asbury College, and the University of Georgia. She worked for the family business, Claude T. Wiley Co., in Social Circle, for 50 years. Mrs. Parker's love of family was evident to all that knew her. When she wasn't crocheting,...
Belinda Pendley
Mar 7, 2017
Belinda Pendley of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the age of 65. Mrs. Pendley's work career included being employed by the State of Georgia, the Department of the Army, and Macedonia Baptist Church in Oxford. Most recently, Mrs. Pendley worked as a paraprofessional for Palmer Stone Elementary and Flint Hill Elementary. As an active member of Oxford...
Greg Walker
Mar 4, 2017
Greg Walker of Lithonia, passed away March 4, 2017, at the age of 60. Mr. Walker, owner of Walker and Sons Construction Company, was always willing to share his framing talents with different charitable organizations. The Light House Village in Conyers was just one of the charities he helped in his spare time. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by...
Julius Thomas "J.T." Morgan
Mar 3, 2017
Julius Thomas "J.T." Morgan of Covington, passed away March 3, 2017 at the age of 87. Mr. Morgan received his Bachelor's Degree from North Georgia College in 1950. Drafted into the Army in February of 1951, he obtained his pilot's license for artillery observation targets - flying 186 combat missions in only six months. Additionally, he was also a pilot...
Lamar Callaway
Mar 3, 2017
Lamar Callaway, lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away March 3, 2017, at the age of 98. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, landing in Omaha and Utah beaches, and assisting in the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. During his military service, Lieutenant Callaway earned numerous military decorations...
Ralph Talmadge Jones
Mar 1, 2017
Ralph Talmadge Jones of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 83. Mr. Jones retired as a Tech Sgt. from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed playing golf, and going to football and baseball games. In keeping with living his life to the fullest, a venture to Biloxi, MS, was something Mr. Jones looked forward...
Catherine Dee
Mar 1, 2017
Catherine Dee of Covington, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the age of 65. Mrs. Dee was a founding member of Harvest Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. In addition to spending time with her loved ones - especially her grandchildren - she also enjoyed going to the mountains. Mrs. Dee was preceded in death by her...
Jon Trevor Townley
Feb 28, 2017
Jon Trevor Townley of Covington, passed away February 28, 2017, at the age of 24. Trevor, a beloved son, was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He was an amateur artist and enjoyed skateboarding. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Lesley and Mary (Nell) Stephenson, John Roger and Sarah (Head) Townley. Survivors include his son, Kylan Townley; parents,...
Lynn Harmon
Feb 28, 2017
Lynn Harmon of Covington, passed away February 28, 2017, at 56 years of age. Lynn enjoyed traveling to the beach, the mountains, shopping with her sister, Rita, and taking afternoon naps. She lived life to the fullest and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Lynn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, including...
David Ghani
Feb 27, 2017
David Ghani of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away February 27, 2017, at 60 years of age. A native of Cleveland, OH, Mr. Ghani grew up in Covington; Mr. Ghani worked for General Motors as a structural painter. He was preceded in death by his son, Azim Ghani; and parents, Sultan and Malika (Wright) Ghani. Survivors include his wife, Antionette Pringle;...
Frank L. Harrison
Feb 23, 2017
Frank L. Harrison, of the Eudora Community, passed away February 23, 2017, at the age of 86. Mr. Harrison was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving 7 years' active duty, and 16 years in the United States Naval Reserve. On Mr. Harrison's 68th birthday, he began his walk across the United States, starting on Tybee Island, GA, and...
Joe Henry
Feb 22, 2017
Joe Henry of Covington, passed away February 22, 2017, at the age of 61. Restoring old cars and watching classic westerns was proof of his love for things of the past. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alton, Sr., and Susie (Dollar) Henry; brother, Jimmy Henry. Survivors include his loving wife...
James E. Hunter,
Feb 19, 2017
James E. Hunter, Jr., of Covington passed away February 19, 2017, at 58 years of age. Mr. Hunter enjoyed riding his Harley and collecting old cars, but he especially enjoyed traveling to the mountains. Mr. Hunter loved camping and will be remembered for delicious campfire breakfasts he prepared. Mr. Hunter cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren....
A.D. Walker
Feb 15, 2017
A.D. Walker of Covington, passed away February 15, 2017, at the age of 83. Mr. Walker went on active duty for the Army in January 1952; but was honorably discharged, due to injury, later that year. Mr. Walker attended Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, in Miami, FL, briefly, before going to work for Western Electric where he retired after 25 years...
Dorothy Johnson
Feb 15, 2017
Dorothy Johnson of Covington, passed away February 15, 2017, at the age of 81. Mrs. Johnson loved spending time with her family and going to church. She also had a great affection for her baby dolls. She was preceded in death by her first husband Raymond Sorrells; second husband, Johnny Johnson; parents, Rayford and Mae (West) Hilliard; brother, Ralph Hilliard,...
Andrew Jackson Griffith,
Feb 14, 2017
Andrew Jackson Griffith, Sr., of Eatonton, passed away February 14, 2017, at 79 years of age. Mr. Griffith worked for Newton County Public Works Department for more than 25 years. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and cutting grass. Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leon and Grace (Starnes) Griffith; sister, Sue Ann Griffith. Survivors include...
Berry Franklin Ricks,
Feb 14, 2017
Berry Franklin Ricks, Jr., of Conyers passed away February 14, 2017, at 84 years of age. Mr. Ricks enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, and spending family time around the dinner table. In addition, he loved country music and family trips, especially to the Smokey Mountains. Mr. Ricks never met a stranger and lived life to the fullest. He will...
James Sharon Robinson
Feb 14, 2017
James Sharon Robinson, Sr., of Covington, passed away February 12, 2017, at the age of 70. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. "Doc", as he was affectionately known by his fellow employees, was a dedicated truck driver for Old Dominion Freight Line, for more than 25...
Hazel Moore Beckworth
Feb 13, 2017
Hazel Moore Beckworth of Conyers, passed away February 13, 2017, at 91 years of age. Mrs. Beckworth was a 50-year resident of Conyers, and a founding member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She served the public for over 15 years in the Rockdale Hospital cafeteria. Mrs. Beckworth was very involved in Bible Study Fellowship at First Baptist Church of Conyers....
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