Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Charles Terry (Pop) Smith
Nov 4, 2016
Charles Terry (Pop) Smith of Oxford, passed away November 4, 2016, at the age of 69. Mr. Smith was a painter and mechanic for many years. Once known as the "best transmission man" in the Covington area, he was affectionately known as the "Rag Man" in his later years. Mr. Smith was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Never...
Joseph M. Jackson
Nov 2, 2016
Joseph M. Jackson of Covington, passed away November 2, 2016, at the age of 79. Mr. Jackson attended Eau Claire High School in Columbia, SC, where he was a star athlete for both the football and baseball teams. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his son, Thomas LaGrant Jackson;...
Geri Mccrackin
Nov 2, 2016
Geri McCrackin of Covington passed away November 2, 2016, at the age of 87. Mrs. McCrackin was married to Frank for 68 years, spending 15 of those years working with her husband at Williams Brothers Lumber Company in Covington. Mrs. McCrackin adored her family, loved to joke around, and was always one to have a good time. Cooking and hosting...
Joseph Tom "J.T." Bohannon
Oct 30, 2016
Joseph Tom "J.T." Bohannon, of Covington, passed away October 30, 2016, at 84 years of age. A Newton County native and a lifetime member of High Point Baptist Church, Mr. Bohannon loved plants and gardening. He had a beautifully landscaped yard and made sure his plants were being cared for even if he was unable to do it himself. He...
Charlie Childs
Oct 29, 2016
Charlie Childs of Oxford passed away October 29, 2016, at 72 years of age. Born and raised in Porterdale, Charlie was an outstanding football player with the Newton County High School Rams in 1960 - 1961. He enjoyed coaching PeeWee Football teams, hunting, fishing, golfing and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. Charlie retired from Dekalb County School System. He was a...
Sue Ingram
Oct 25, 2016
Mrs. Sue Ingram of Loganville, passed away October 25, 2016, at the age of 74. Mrs. Ingram worked for 26 years as a school bus driver with the Newton County School System. In her spare time, she took pleasure in playing the piano and cooking. Mrs. Ingram was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death were her parents, James...
Mary Ella Bruce
Oct 24, 2016
Mary Ella Bruce of Covington passed away October 24, 2016, at 79 years of age. A 1954 graduate of Newton County High School, Mrs. Bruce served as Branch Manager for Bank of America for more than 30 years, and was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, coloring in adult coloring books, and was known...
Steve Jeffries
Oct 23, 2016
Steve Jeffries of Covington passed away October 23, 2016, at 62 years of age. A Newton County native, and a 1971 graduate of Newton County High School, Steve was a member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. He worked at Kroger in Covington for more than 25 years. Steve was a musician, playing with several bands, mainly Steele Road Band. He...
Wade C. Morgan
Oct 23, 2016
Wade C. Morgan of Covington, passed away October 23, 2016, at the age of 60. Mr. Wade worked for 32 years with Atlanta Gas Light, as well as working part-time with his brother at Morgan Painting, for 15 years. He shared his love of guitar with Victory Tabernacle's Praise Band as a lead guitarist for over 10 years. Mr. Wade...
Janet Marie Jones
Oct 23, 2016
Janet Marie Jones of Covington, passed away October 23, 2016 at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Fambrough and Dixie Larue (Duncan) Jones; son, Keith Cook; brother, Trammel Dwight Jones. Survivors include her children, Timothy Jones, Kayleigh Dahman, both of Covington, Johnathan Dahman, of San Diego, CA ; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cammie and...
Robert M. (Bob) Hardy
Oct 21, 2016
Robert M. (Bob) Hardy, Sr. of Covington, passed away October 21, 2016, at the age of 72. In his role as a police officer, Mr. Hardy dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting others. He retired in 2009 as a Lieutenant with the Doraville Police Department. Mr. Hardy's love for family and church was evident to those around...
Larry (Buddy) Denton
Oct 20, 2016
Larry (Buddy) Denton of Covington, passed away October 20, 2016, at 57 years of age. Mr. Denton was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Doyle and Betty (Beard) Denton. Survivors include his daughter, Monica Morrow of Houston, TX; son, Larry R. Denton, Jr. of Chatsworth, GA; several grandchildren; sisters, Joy Denton Ethridge, Gloria Jean Gilmer, Carol Cook, Noel Keller;...
Lola M. Farrar
Oct 17, 2016
Lola M. Farrar of Conyers passed away October 17, 2016, at 79 years of age. Affectionately known as "Granny", Mrs. Farrar enjoyed taking care of children, even to the second generation. She enjoyed working in her beautiful flower garden. In addition, Mrs. Farrar cherished the time she spent traveling with her husband having been on 15 cruises together, including Alaska...
Beth-El Mae Sewell
Oct 16, 2016
Beth-el Mae Sewell, age 3, formerly of Loganville, passed away October 16, 2016. Funeral Services for Beth-el Mae Sewell will be held October 22, 2016, 10:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, with Pastor Derik Lawrence and Keith Hamilton officiating. Interment to follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family,...
Joshua Figge
Oct 15, 2016
Joshua Figge of McDonough passed away October 15, 2016, at 31 years of age. Joshua enjoyed working on cars, and because of his love for being outside, he cherished the time he spent fishing. He will be remembered as a very kind-hearted man who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Joshua was preceded in death...
Loretta Sharp Gladden
Oct 11, 2016
Loretta Sharp Gladden passed away peacefully at her home on October 11, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 11, 1935, in Ephrata, PA. Lorrie attended University of Pennsylvania and Duke University and worked for many years as a registered nurse in the Atlanta and Covington areas. She was an active member of The...
Mildred Hutchison St.Clair
Oct 9, 2016
Mildred Hutchison St.Clair of Covington, passed away October 9, 2016, at the age of 82. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. St.Clair regarded her children's spouses as if they were her own children. She began her career with AT&T in Richmond, VA, as a secretary and retired as a troubleshooter technician after 38 years of service....
Baby Girl Wynter Palmer
Oct 6, 2016
Baby Girl Wynter Martynna Ellayne Palmer of Loganville, passed away October 6, 2016 at Piedmont Newton Medical. She is loved and will be deeply missed by her family. Survivors include her parents, Justin and Amber Palmer; sister, Raychel Jayleigh Palmer; brother, Steven Blake Palmer; grandparents, Brenda Luce, Archie and Olive Sanders; great-grandparents, James Blackwell, Barbara and Claude Fisher; numerous aunts,...
Mary L. Hedrick
Oct 6, 2016
Mary L. Hedrick of Covington, passed away October 6, 2016, at the age of 83. Mrs. Hedrick attended Newton Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Sam Hedrick; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Karen Hedrick, Michael Hedrick, all of Covington; brother, David Fullen; several nieces...
Emily S. Betts
Oct 2, 2016
Emily S. Betts of Covington passed away October 2, 2016, at 92 years of age. Emily exemplified the attributes of being a member of "the greatest generation." She was a devoted mother, even while maintaining a demanding career. The love and care of her family was utmost in her heart and mind. Emily was a voracious reader, loved art, was...
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