Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Doris Roberts Beachel
Feb 17, 2016
Doris Roberts Beachel of Acworth passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at the age of 76. Mrs. Beachel dearly loved her family and cherished the time spent with them, including her beloved granddogs. A lady of strong faith, with a wealth of wisdom for giving advice. Mrs. Beachel enjoyed watercolor painting and watching game shows. She was preceded in death...
Lemuel T. Anderson
Feb 15, 2016
Lemuel T. Anderson of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 84. After retiring from AT&T, Mr. Anderson started building houses and then became a Charismatic Episcopal Priest at St. Andrews. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family dearly. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by Carolyn Evans Anderson, his wife of 64...
Jane Hubbard
Feb 15, 2016
Jane Hubbard of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 78. Mrs. Hubbard worked for Winn-Dixie for 15 years. She enjoyed reading and cherished the visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hubbard was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Hubbard; parents, Benjamin and Ethel (Ragsdale) Ward; and her sister, Irene Roden. Survivors include her daughters...
Naomi Estelle Brock
Feb 15, 2016
Naomi Estelle Brock of Covington, passed away February 15, 2016, at the age of 75. Mrs. Brock was employed by Belk and Sears for ten years. She enjoyed sewing and was a wonderful seamstress. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her son, Jason Brock;...
Michael Smith
Feb 14, 2016
Michael Smith of Covington, passed away February 14, 2016, at the age of 49. Michael enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially to Vegas. He kept people upbeat with the smile he always had on his face. A hard-working and dedicated man, Michael attended Crosspoint Christian Church. He loved the Lord and desired to please Him. Michael loved his family deeply...
Bonnie Gunnells
Feb 14, 2016
Bonnie Gunnells of Covington passed away February 14, 2016, at the age of 82. Mrs. Gunnells was a member of Stewart Baptist Church, and she retired from Mobil Chemical Company after 25 years of service. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, walking and traveling to the mountains. Mrs. Gunnells cherished the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Eula Harmon
Feb 13, 2016
Eula Harmon of Covington passed away February 13, 2016, at the age of 89. Mrs. Harmon retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. Mrs. Harmon was a Newton Medical Center Auxiliary volunteer for 20 years, and she enjoyed volunteering at the Cinderella Shop. She...
Jack "Lee" Walden
Feb 12, 2016
Mrs. Jack "Lee" Walden of Covington passed away February 12, 2016, at the age of 85. Mrs. Walden loved to sing and play the organ. Additionally, she enjoyed reading, her flowers, gardening and her pets. A talented seamstress, she often made her own clothing. Mrs. Walden was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was a reserved person...
John "Johnny" Tarbush
Feb 10, 2016
John "Johnny" Tarbush of Loganville passed away February 10, 2016, at the age of 72. Mr. Tarbush was a proud Veteran of the Air Force. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Mr. Tarbush enjoyed cooking and surfing the web. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him....
Larry Curtis Rowe
Feb 9, 2016
Larry Curtis Rowe of Mansfield, passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 59. Larry was a dedicated employee of Standridge Color Corporation for 32 years. He was a member of the North Georgia Mopar Club, was a show car enthusiast and enjoyed drag racing. Additionally, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping and going on...
William "Buddy" Roden
Feb 9, 2016
William "Buddy" Roden of Loganville, passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 87. Mr. Roden worked as a painter alongside his brothers and son for more than 40 years. He loved sports, especially football and NASCAR. Mr. Roden enjoyed gardening and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Roden, Steve Roden; parents, Forrest Edgar and...
Ann M Bolton
Feb 9, 2016
Ann M. Bolton of Loganville passed away February 9, 2016, at the age of 80. In previous years, she transported those elderly and disabled to their appointments all over the state of Georgia. Mrs. Bolton moved in 2005 from her home town of Sylvania to Loganville to be with her son and family. She enjoyed playing cards, loved flowers and...
Dessie Mcgilton
Feb 8, 2016
Dessie McGilton of Oxford, passed away February 8, 2016, at the age of 80. Dessie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly and was the "glue" that held the family together. Dessie was a selfless, caring woman who was always willing to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary...
Donnetta "Donna" Karp
Feb 7, 2016
Donnetta "Donna" Karp of Covington, passed away February 7, 2016, at the age of 77. Mrs. Karp retired from Fontana Unified School District in Fontana, CA, where she had worked as a teacher's aide for many years prior to moving to Covington, GA in 2001. She enjoyed reading and playing Keno, but her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Carolyn Harper
Feb 7, 2016
Carolyn Harper of Covington, passed away February 7, 2016, at the age of 83. Mrs. Harper was born in Thomasville, GA, to the late William Allen and Mamie Belle (Banks) McDaniel. She enjoyed working with her roses and will be remembered for her tasty cornbread and fried chicken. She liked to read and keep up with current events. Mrs. Harper...
Melanie Page Lowe
Feb 7, 2016
Melanie Page Lowe, age 52, of Oxford, passed away February 7, 2016. Melanie, also affectionately known as "Nana", cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was an incredibly talented crochet artist. Melanie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael K. Lowe; as well as her...
Carol Bragg
Feb 5, 2016
Carol Bragg of Oxford passed away February 5, 2016, at the age of 55. Carol worked as a bartender and waitress for several restaurants in Dekalb and Rockdale counties. She enjoyed fishing and going to the beach. Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Wainwright Lane. Survivors include her husband, Robbie Bragg; daughter, Lisa Carter of Phenix City,...
Brenda M. Mason
Feb 4, 2016
Brenda M. Mason, age 74, of Covington, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harry "Mac" and Lillie Belle McDaniel. Survivors include her husband, Neil M. Mason; daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Tommy Thomas of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Daryl and Rhonda Mason of Roswell; four grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Thomas, Taylor and Tanner...
Shirley S. Cody
Feb 3, 2016
Shirley S. Cody of Conyers passed away February 3, 2016, at the age of 84. She was born in Newton County, August 2, 1931, to the late Ed and Clara Belle Stokes. Mrs. Cody was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In addition, she was a member of LAVFW 5290 of Conyers,...
Kathleen Ann Holmes Collins
Feb 1, 2016
Kathleen Ann Holmes Collins of Loganville, passed away February 1, 2016, at the age of 66. Daughter of Rosemary Hargrove of Oxford, GA, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Collins of Colorado; her father, Victor Allen Holmes; and step-father, Art Hargrove, Jr. of Covington. A native of Colorado Springs, CO, Mrs. Collins is survived by her mother,...
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