Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Steve Deal
Nov 7, 2016
Steve Deal of Mansfield passed away November 7, 2016, at 60 years of age. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Steve loved traveling and had traveled all over the world. Known as "Cowboy", he opened Cowboys' BBQ so people could come and play the music he loved. Steve was the proud father of Bobo, his wonderful and loyal dog. Equipped...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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