Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Sela Harper
Jun 24, 2017
Sela Harper of Covington, passed away June 24, 2017, at 83 years of age. Mrs. Harper was armed with a strong sense of family and a love for gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Leon Harper; daughter, Patricia (Harper) Long; and her parents. Survivors include her grandchildren, Anna Hunt, Kelly Carter, Angela Hunt; nine great-grandchildren;...
Morris Allen
Jun 22, 2017
Morris W. Allen, formerly of the Covington/Salem community, passed away in Americus, Georgia, June 22, 2017, at 96 years of age. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy who honorably served his country during WWII. He was a long-time member of Salem United Methodist Church in Covington and, for 30 years, worked at the General Motors Assembly...
Rita Frances Sears
Jun 20, 2017
Rita Frances Sears of Covington, passed away June 20, 2017, at the age of 86. Mrs. Sears loved her Lord and Savior and could often be found telling people about Jesus. The youngest of fourteen children and proud of her Italian heritage, she enjoyed relating stories about her childhood. Mrs. Sears cherished the time she spent with her family, especially...
Phillip Tapes
Jun 20, 2017
Phillip Tapes of Covington, passed away June 20, 2017, at 82 years of age. Having served in Vietnam, Mr. Tapes was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired as an E-7 Master Chief, after 23 years of dedicated service to his country. A lifelong patriot, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the VFW, and the...
Sarah Adams
Jun 18, 2017
Sarah Adams of Covington, went to be with her Savior on June 18, 2017, at 81 years of age. Born May 29, 1936, to Stewart and Lucy Marcum Duty, who have preceded her in death, she was originally from Chapmanville, WV. Mrs. Adams was a member of the New Life Praise Center and will be missed by all who knew...
Scott Lynn
Jun 17, 2017
Scott Lynn of Covington, passed away June 17, 2017, at 74 years of age. After dedicating 20 years of service to Hercules, Mr. Lynn retired and went to work for Walmart in Monroe, where he performed various duties. He enjoyed being outdoors - either tooling around in the yard, or sitting on the front porch watching the cars pass by....
Lynn Lewis
Jun 16, 2017
Lynn Lewis of Covington, passed away June 16, 2017 at 62 years of age. Before retiring from the Rockdale County School System, Lynn worked at Sims Elementary for 10 years. Growing up, she was a member of Covington Presbyterian Church and since 1993, was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Lynn took pleasure in reading, traveling, and crocheting. She also...
Martha Parr Arnold
Jun 16, 2017
Martha Parr Arnold of Covington, passed away June 16, 2017, at 68 years of age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington, and was involved in the JOY Sunday School Class. She was also an active member of the Covington Pilot Club. Mrs. Arnold was employed as a school nurse in the Newton County School System for...
Michael "Mike" Sizemore
Jun 15, 2017
Michael "Mike" Sizemore of Oxford, passed away June 15, 2017, at 60 years of age. Mr. Sizemore proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years, serving in both Vietnam and Desert Storm before his retirement. He then embarked on a career in law enforcement, where he worked as a corrections officer with the Newton County Sheriff's...
Paul Deerman
Jun 13, 2017
Paul Deerman of Covington, passed away June 13, 2017, at 84 years of age. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Deerman owned and operated Paul's Body Shop for 52 years. He was a devoted family man who liked to travel and fish whenever possible. Mr. Deerman was also an avid sports fan - especially NASCAR racing. He was...
Virginia H. Johnston
Jun 12, 2017
Virginia H. Johnston of Social Circle passed away June 12, 2017, at 83 years of age. A 1954 graduate of the University of Georgia Nursing Program, Mrs. Johnston worked as a registered nurse in the Atlanta area for many years. In addition to being an active member of Social Circle First Baptist Church, she was an avid Bulldogs fan. Mrs....
Thomas "Tommy" C. Kelly
Jun 12, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" C. Kelly of Covington, passed away June 12, 2017, at the age of 66. In addition to serving 2 ½ years in the Army, for 21 years, Mr. Kelly flew as a Mission Pilot for Civil Air Patrol. He gave his time freely making wedding videos and lending a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. Mr. Kelly also...
Cheryl Eubanks
Jun 9, 2017
Cheryl Eubanks of Covington, passed away June 9, 2017, at 53 years of age. Cheryl attended Prospect United Methodist Church in Covington. She had a fondness for dogs, loved arts and crafts, and had an insatiable sweet tooth - especially for candy. Cheryl will be remembered for her tenacious spirit and fiery personality. She was preceded in death by her...
Jackie Durden
Jun 7, 2017
Jackie Durden of Covington, passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 71 years of age. A member of Central Community Church, Jackie shared her passion for singing with the church family she loved so dearly. When not enjoying time with her with family, including her dogs, she volunteered for Repairers of the Breach. Jackie was preceded in death by her...
Joan "Maw Maw" Stone
Jun 3, 2017
Joan "Maw Maw" Stone of Oxford, passed away June 3, 2017, at 90 years of age. An active member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Stone served as Communion Steward, Membership Chair, and was a member of the Under Fifty-Five class for many years. A strong family woman, she adored spending time with her loved ones - the lake...
Geraldine Capes Moss
Jun 3, 2017
Geraldine Capes Moss of Conyers, passed away June 3, 2017 at 86 years of age. A loving mother to her five children, Mrs. Moss was also a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. She took pleasure in cheering on her favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs, and watching NASCAR racing on T.V. Shopping, especially on QVC, was another favorite pastime. Mrs. Moss was...
Michael Rae Folkerts, Jr.
Jun 2, 2017
Michael Rae Folkerts, Jr., of Covington, passed away June 2, 2017, at 45 years of age. A graduate of Tucker High School, Michael was a professional driver for nine years - most recently employed with Brand Vaughn Lumber Company. He enjoyed grilling, fishing, and was an avid Alabama football fan. Being with family was most important to Michael, especially...
Hoke Waddy Batson
Jun 2, 2017
Hoke Waddy Batson of Covington, passed away June 2, 2017 at 80 years of age. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Batson earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. For a time, he served as mayor in the town of West Melbourne, Florida. Mr. Batson then settled in Covington where he was owner/operator of...
Shelby Jean East
May 31, 2017
Shelby Jean East of Social Circle, passed away May 31, 2017 at 76 years of age. Devoted to her family, Shelby Jean was happiest when hosting Sunday dinners for her loved ones. She also enjoyed having beautiful flowers around the house and worked in her flower garden whenever possible. Preceding her in death was her husband of 51 years, Charles...
Connie Jean Evans
May 31, 2017
Connie Jean Evans of Covington, passed away May 31, 2017, at 63 years of age. Connie attended Covington Mill United Methodist Church and was known to those who loved her as selfless, independent, and funny. She had a gift for being able to provide strength for others in times of need. Watching movies on the Hallmark Channel, shopping, going to...
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