Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Thomas Mcelreath
Dec 6, 2016
Thomas McElreath of Rutledge, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the age of 80. Mr. McElreath enjoyed collecting antiques, and loved going to the mountains. He was married for 32 years to Carole McEreath. He was preceded in death by his son Jeff McElreath; parents, Leroy and Talulah McElreath; brothers, Lewis McElreath, Billy McElreath; sister Nell Durand. Survivors include...
Ed Graham
Dec 6, 2016
Ed Graham of Newborn, passed away December 6, 2016, at the age of 58. Mr. Graham was a member of Light of Calvary Baptist in Conyers. He was known for his deep-fried turkey as well as being the "Burger Master". Mr. Graham was a good man who cherished the time he spent with his four sons and grandchildren. He was...
Ryan Dailey
Dec 3, 2016
Ryan Dailey of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the age of 25. When not spending time with the love of his life, Taylor, Ryan could be found playing video games and watching anime. Ryan was God's gift to earth. Survivors include wife, Taylor Dailey; mother, Brandee Dailey; father, Troy Dailey; sister, Jordan Dailey, all of Conyers, GA;...
Jerry F. Nicholson
Dec 3, 2016
Jerry F. Nicholson of McDonough passed away December 3, 2016, at the age of 73. Mr. Nicholson was a very quiet, reserved person who enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, and watching WWE. He was an avid fan of Elvis Presley. Also, his favorite clown was Emmett Kelly. Mr. Nicholson retired from Consolidated Freightways as a line haul supervisor after 43 years of...
Joan Paige White
Dec 2, 2016
Joan Paige White of Oxford, passed away December 2, 2016 at 77 years of age. Mrs. White worked as a Word Processor for Hercules for 25 years before beginning a new career working part-time at Walmart in Covington. She loved to travel to Florida to visit her son Billy. Mrs. White will be remembered for the delicious food she prepared,...
Judy Barfield Merritt
Nov 30, 2016
Judy Barfield Merritt of Covington, passed away November 30, 2016, at the age of 69. Mrs. Merritt was a 1966 graduate of Gordon High School in Decatur. She worked for many years in the catering and concessions business, and was a loving grandmother to not only her grandchildren, but her great-grandchildren as well. She was preceded in death by her...
Mary "Evelyn" Bell
Nov 30, 2016
Mary "Evelyn" Bell of Covington, passed away November 30, 2016, at the age of 79. When Mrs. Bell wasn't playing Phase 10, she enjoyed going to bingo with her husband, Robert, at the American Legion Post 233, in Loganville. Being famous for her sweet tea, a song was written in her honor, "Mrs. Bell's Sweet Tea". She was preceded in...
Santa Johnny Hammond
Nov 27, 2016
Santa Johnny Hammond of Mansfield, passed away November 27, 2016, at 74 years of age. After retiring from AT&T, he found his true life calling when he became Santa Johnny. He brought joy to thousands of children who sat on his lap and whispered their Christmas wish lists in his ear. He would tell them to mind their parents, brush...
Roy J. Webb,
Nov 27, 2016
Roy J. Webb, Jr., of Covington passed away November 27, 2016, at 89 years of age. A member of The Baptist Tabernacle for over 40 years, Mr. Webb loved working at the church and preparing meals for his church family. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch, cooking, working with his flowers, and traveling to the mountains with his wife...
Annie S. Lawless
Nov 26, 2016
Annie S. Lawless of Covington, passed away November 26, 2016, at the age of 92. Mrs. Lawless worked at Oxford Industries for 40 years. She spent six years as a greeter for Walmart before finishing her working career with the Social Security Office. Mrs. Lawless was a member of Honey Creek Baptist Church since 1978. She dedicated her life to...
Charles H. " C.H." Berry
Nov 26, 2016
Charles H. " C.H." Berry, Jr. of Covington, age 92, passed away November 26, 2016, at his home in Almon surrounded by his family. Mr. Berry served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a carpenter and farmer all his life, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family. Mr. Berry was the proud owner...
Delories Carithers
Nov 20, 2016
Delories Carithers of Covington, passed away November 20, 2016, at 78 years of age. Mrs. Carithers attended Gaithers United Methodist Church. After 17 years of service at Hercules, she retired and began a new career as a supervisor at Stanley Tool. Mrs. Carithers enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and cooking, but most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her...
Betty Jean Bankston
Nov 20, 2016
Betty Jean Bankston of Woodville, GA, passed away November 20, 2016, at 78 years of age. Mrs. Bankston enjoyed crafts, flowers, and fishing with her husband. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Sam Bankston; daughter, Debbie Poole; son, Charles Poole, Jr.; granddaughter, Angel Dawn Dickerson; sisters, Alice and Faye. No services are planned at...
Leo S. Mallard,
Nov 19, 2016
Leo S. Mallard, Jr. of Covington, passed away November 19, 2016, at the age of 52. Mr. Mallard was a former science educator at Eastside High School, a part of the Newton County Board of Education. He was a native of Covington, and attended Piedmont Academy (K-12) where he graduated in 1982. Mr. Mallard went on to attend Georgia Southern...
Deputy Justin White
Nov 15, 2016
Deputy Justin White of Monticello, passed away November 15, 2016, at the age of 28. A 2007 graduate of Newton County High School, Justin served as a deputy with the Newton County Sheriff's Office since 2012. He was a very dedicated law enforcement official who cared deeply about the people he served. Justin was among the best in dealing with...
Ethel "Ruth" Henderson
Nov 15, 2016
Ethel "Ruth" Henderson of Covington passed away November 15, 2016, at 79 years of age. A member of Canaan Baptist Church, Mrs. Henderson enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, and funny movies. She retired from Hercules after 29 years of service and began a new career at Ingles Deli. Mrs. Henderson will be remembered for the delicious food she prepared. Preceding her...
Van Lec "Lecky" Hughes
Nov 14, 2016
Van Lec "Lecky" Hughes of Decatur, passed away November 14, 2016, at the age of 82. Ms. Hughes earned her Bachelors from Meredeth College, North Carolina. She was a member of Avondale Patillo United Methodist Church, and was a past member of Glen Haven United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abbott Milton and Eilleen (Tyler)...
Mary Pearce Forester
Nov 13, 2016
Mary Pearce Forester of Covington, died Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the age of 91, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Sam and Gertie Mae Pearce, husband, Clyde Forester, and her son, Clyde E. (Chuck) Forester. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was the stay-at-home...
Betty Ann (Sumlar) Hutcheson
Nov 12, 2016
Betty Anne (Sumlar) Hutcheson of Stone Mountain, passed away November 12, 2016, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hutcheson, affectionately known as "Nanny Betty", loved taking care of the children and grandchildren in her family. When not spending time with loved ones, she took pleasure in flower gardening, cooking, and listening to classic country music, especially Conway Twitty. Mrs. Hutcheson...
Salvatore L. Garland,
Nov 7, 2016
Salvatore L. Garland, Jr., of Madison passed away November 7, 2016, at 56 years of age. A 1978 graduate of Newton County High School, Mr. Garland proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He retired from the automobile industry as a Finance Manager after more than 20 years. Mr. Salvatore was a long-time parishioner at St. Augustine Catholic...
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