Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Maxine Thomas
Mar 19, 2016
Maxine Thomas of Mansfield passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the age of 92. Mrs. Thomas was born in Gantt, AL, but spent most of her life in the Atlanta, GA area. She held a Master's degree in Education and a Juris Doctorate degree, but her passion was teaching. She was a lifelong educator having taught at Agnes Scott...
Deborah Dixon Holt
Mar 13, 2016
Deborah Dixon Holt of Oxford, passed away March 13, 2016, at the age of 68. A member of Eastridge Community Church for 15 years, Mrs. Holt was employed by Sherwood's Flowers. In addition, she drove a school bus for Newton County Schools. She will be remembered as a beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death...
James E. (Jim) Butler
Mar 13, 2016
James Edward Butler, Sr. of Covington passed away on 13 March 2016 at the age of 92 - five months after the passing of his beloved wife of 68 years, Patti Jo Forlines Butler. Survivors include his brother Walter Harold Butler and sister-in-law Frances Brady Butler of Snellville; cousin and lifelong friend Sam Higginbotham of Cumming; children and their spouses...
Theo Anderson (Ted) Graham
Mar 12, 2016
Theo (Ted) Anderson Graham of Conyers, passed away March 12, 2016, at the age of 85. A resident of Conyers for 35 years, Mr. Graham attended Conyers Presbyterian Church. He participated with "Silver Sneakers", a senior exercise group, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and time spent at his lake house. Mr. Graham was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany...
Murray Kain Hanna
Mar 10, 2016
Murray Kain Hanna was born on December 28, 1923 in Harbor Springs, Michigan the son of the late Wilma and Elmer Hanna. Growing up in Harbor Springs he enjoyed the exploring the north woods and adventuring in his canoe in the area around "Little Traverse Bay" where he developed an inquisitive mind and a love of nature. He was a...
Bennie L. Bruce
Mar 10, 2016
Bennie L. Bruce of Covington passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 88. Mrs. Bruce was of the Methodist faith, and she enjoyed going to church. She liked traveling, going to the beach and working in her yard. Mrs. Bruce cherished the time spent with family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her....
Betty Ann Burch Madden
Mar 7, 2016
Betty Ann Burch Madden of Covington, passed away March 7, 2016, at the age of 88. Mrs. Madden retired from AT&T, formerly Southern Bell Telephone Company, and was a life-long, very active member of Porterdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross stitching and loved to sing especially with the Covington Choral Guild. In her latter days, when relatives came to visit,...
Brittaney Aleis Burnett
Mar 5, 2016
Brittaney Aleis Burnett of Covington, passed away March 5, 2016, at the age of 28. Because of her love for children, Brittaney worked as a nanny. She also enjoyed helping young women. Brittaney was a devout Christian with a zest for life and an infectious loving personality. She was highly esteemed and adored globally and was crowned Native American Princess....
Julia Mitchell
Mar 3, 2016
Julia Mitchell of Covington passed away March 3, 2016, at the age of 76. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Snapping Shoals United Methodist Church. She loved helping people and never met a stranger. Mrs. Mitchell enjoyed spending time with her sister, traveling and going to the beach. In addition, she liked being outside working in her garden. Mrs. Mitchell...
Tommy Wilson Queen
Mar 2, 2016
Tommy Wilson Queen, Sr., of Mansfield passed away March 2, 2016, at the age of 49. Tommy was an amazing father and always very supportive. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren, and he adored his bull mastiff "Sasha". Tommy liked to go fishing, hunting and playing in horseshoe tournaments. In addition, he enjoyed being outside, and was a...
W.J. Lane
Feb 28, 2016
W.J. Lane of Covington, passed away February 28, 2016 at the age of 85. A member of High Point Baptist Church for 65 years, Mr. Lane served as a Deacon and became a Deacon Emeritus several years ago. He owned and operated Lane Body Shop and Marine Services for almost 60 years, which is now operated by Mandy and R.J....
Charles W. Boss
Feb 25, 2016
Charles W. Boss of Covington, passed away February 25, 2016, at the age of 80. Mr. Boss was a veteran of the United States Army and also served in the National Guard. He was employed with Walton Clothes, and Kuppenheimer & Company, before retiring after 30 years of service. Mr. Boss was a member of Good Hope Christian Church, in...
Betty Knight Clinton
Feb 25, 2016
Betty Knight Clinton of Conyers, passed away February 25, 2016, at the age of 89. Mrs. Clinton was born November 12, 1926, to proud parents, Aubie and Elizabeth Jane Huff Knight, in Mansfield. They moved to Rutledge when she was just a toddler. She graduated from Rutledge School, in 1944, as Valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation, she moved to...
Charles Ray Thacker
Feb 24, 2016
Charles Ray Thacker of Covington passed away February 24, 2016, at the age of 71. Mr. Thacker owned and operated Thacker Electric Company for 45 years. He was a man of very strong faith and a member of Stewart Community Church. He never missed seeing his son Chuck perform in his high school marching band, or the UGA Red Coat...
Dorothy H. Dial
Feb 23, 2016
Dorothy H. Dial of Covington, passed away February 23, 2016, at the age of 88. A member of The Baptist Tabernacle for 42 years, Mrs. Dial always put others before herself. She enjoyed fishing but one of her greatest joys was going to the ballfield to watch her grandchildren play ball. Mrs. Dial was a wonderful cook and loved preparing...
Richard Lewis Kelly
Feb 23, 2016
Richard Lewis Kelly of Covington passed away February 23, 2016, at the age of 88. Mr. Kelly was born October 26, 1927 in Marion, Indiana to the late Samuel and Vella Kelly. He worked in a local grocery store while attending Marion High School, where he graduated in 1946. Mr. Kelly joined the Navy and served most of his time...
Sadie Strange
Feb 22, 2016
Sadie Strange of Covington, passed away February 22, 2016 at the age of 87. Mrs. Strange loved everyone she met, saw the best in them, and never gave up on them. She was a Christian woman that people came to for advice. Mrs. Strange was a fabulous cook and enjoyed working in her garden. She loved her family and will...
Bruna V. Dobbs
Feb 20, 2016
Bruna V. Dobbs of Covington passed away February 20, 2016, at the age of 91. Mrs. Dobbs was always elegantly and colorfully dressed. She cherished her family, and she was an animal lover. A loving, kind and sensitive lady, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leopoldo...
Sara Louise Cochran Harris
Feb 19, 2016
Sara Louise Cochran Harris "Namaw" of Covington passed away February 19, 2016, at the age of 79. Mrs. Harris dearly loved her family and cherished the time spent with them, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She liked hummingbirds, and she enjoyed flower gardening. Preceding her in death was her husband, Vinson Crosby; parents, Marion and Marie Cochran; grandchildren, Missy,...
Rufus Junior Roberts
Feb 17, 2016
Rufus Junior Roberts of Oxford passed away February 17, 2016, at the age of 83. Mr. Roberts was of the Baptist faith. He loved going fishing, vegetable gardening and camping in the mountains. In addition, he enjoyed football and stock car racing. Mr. Roberts never had biological children of his own, but was a father and grandfather to many. He...
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