Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Agnes Bone
Jul 12, 2016
Agnes Bone of Covington, passed away July 12, 2016 at the age of 91. Mrs. Bone was a life-long member of Milstead Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. She enjoyed going to VFW and American Legion dances with her late husband. Mrs. Bone will be remembered as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in...
Betty "Christine" Smith
Jul 11, 2016
Mrs. Betty "Christine" Smith, age 80, of Conyers, died Monday, July 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newman and Eula Bradford; and brother, Ernest Bradford. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Shellie Smith; children, Therese and Steve Owens of Covington, Kevin Smith of Oregon, Stephen Smith of Griffin, Danielle and Cody Cullen...
Patsy Russell
Jul 8, 2016
Patsy Russell of Oxford passed away July 8, 2016, at the age of 75. Mrs. Russell obtained her Master's Degree in Education in 1976, from the University of North Georgia. She retired after 40 years of teaching with Cobb County and Rockdale County. Mrs. Russell was a very active member of Oxford Baptist Church for over 25 years. She loved...
Jack Tallman
Jul 7, 2016
Jack Tallman of Covington passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 47. Jack lived life to the fullest and valued the simple things. He liked going to the mountains, trout fishing, hunting, racing and loved to cook. In addition, he enjoyed watching Law and Order and Criminal Minds. Jack dearly cherished the time spent with family, including...
Virginia Lancaster Manning
Jul 1, 2016
Mrs. Virginia Lancaster Manning of Covington, GA, passed away July 1, 2016, at the age of 86. Mrs. Manning was known in the community as a faithful member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. She served as church secretary of First United Methodist Church, in Covington, from 1977 - 2006. She served both churches with a passion. Her hobbies included needlework...
Jackie Brown
Jul 1, 2016
Jackie Brown, age 91, passed away July 1, 2016, in Memphis, TN. Jackie was born in LaGrange, GA on March 25, 1925, but lived most of her life in Covington. She was an active volunteer, loving mother, and a friend to all. Jackie loved crocheting, playing bingo, her dog, desserts, and most of all her family. Jackie received a Distinguished...
Peggy Jo Mitchell
Jun 29, 2016
Peggy Jo Mitchell of Oxford passed away June 29, 2016, at the age of 81. Mrs. Mitchell, or "Grandmama", as she was affectionately known to her family, adored her children and grandchildren, and loved cooking for them. She was a faithful member of Newton Baptist Church and the Ambassadors Sunday School class. One of her favorite pastimes was traveling with...
Dorothy Corinne (Gaudreau) Sparkman
Jun 26, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Corinne (Gaudreau) Sparkman, 92, of Conyers, passed away June 26, 2016. Mrs. Sparkman was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Louis and Virginia (Roberts) Gaudreau. She married her beloved husband, John, in 1941. Mrs. Sparkman was a faithful, active member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for 24 years. Additionally, she was a member of the Presbyterian Women's...
Teresa Ashton
Jun 24, 2016
Teresa Ashton passed away at her home in Social Circle, Friday, June 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a valiant 6-year bout with cancer. She was 66 years old. Teresa was born March 12, 1950, to a tenderhearted WWII veteran and a witty Northeasterner residing in College Park, GA. Winston Howard and Mary Ruth (Colley)...
James "Sam" Allgood,
Jun 23, 2016
James "Sam" Allgood, Sr., of Sparta, GA passed away June 23, 2016, at the age of 71. A native of Oxford, Mr. Allgood and his wife, Frances, moved to Sparta in 2006. He retired from Ginn Motor Company after 20 years of service. A true car lover, he was especially fond of muscle cars. Mr. Allgood was a loving husband,...
Dillon Wilks Bragg
Jun 21, 2016
Dillon Wilks Bragg of Covington, passed away June 21, 2016, at the age of 22, a day before his 23rd birthday. Dillon lived life to the fullest and he had a warrior's spirit. He was a friend to many and loved by everyone who met him. Dillon was a rebel to his last minute. Throughout his life, he played baseball,...
Mitchell "Nick" Nichelson
Jun 20, 2016
Mitchell "Nick" Nichelson of Covington, passed away June 20, 2016 at the age of 75. He was a union electrician for 36 years, and a Mason for many years, and a Shriner. His cars were a favorite pastime, and in his younger years he enjoyed boating. An honest, hard-working man who lived life to the fullest, Mr. Nichelson will be...
Enrique Ramirez Trejo
Jun 19, 2016
Enrique Ramirez Trejo of Covington, passed away June 19, 2016, at the age of 49. For more than 30 years Enrique worked at El Charro, where he was the General Manager. His hobbies included gardening and woodcrafts. A member of St. Augustine Catholic Church for 12 years, Enrique was a hard-working man whose first priority was his family. Survivors include...
Patricia A. "Pat" Henry
Jun 18, 2016
Patricia A. "Pat" Henry of Conyers, passed away June 18, 2016, at 63 years of age. Mrs. Henry enjoyed cooking, working in her yard and her flower garden. She was a loving mother who lived for taking care of her children. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her son, Chris Henry; and parents, Charles and Velma Jean (Middlebrooks) Ellison....
Logan Elane Davis
Jun 18, 2016
Logan Elane Davis of Newborn passed away June 18, 2016, at 18 years of age. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Judy (Cofield) Breedlove. Survivors include her parents, David Lee and Tracey Breedlove Davis; sister, Taylor Davis; grandparents, Tommy and Judy (Beal) Breedlove of Rutledge, David and Judy Davis of Lexington, KY; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A...
Violet Ruth Campbell
Jun 17, 2016
Violet Ruth Campbell of Covington, passed away June 17, 2016, at the age of 96. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and reading. Ms. Campbell will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elamuel and Ruth (Malcolm) Campbell; brothers, Henri Campbell and Clement Campbell. Survivors include her sister, Myrtle Campbell; brothers,...
Neal Harris
Jun 16, 2016
Neal Harris of Covington passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the age of 85. Mr. Harris retired from the Army National Guard after 35 years, where he worked as a maintenance technician. In addition, he retired from the Newton County Sheriff's Department after 28 years of service. Mr. Harris enjoyed breakfast for 36 years at McDonalds with his dear...
Patricia Ann Ramey
Jun 13, 2016
Patricia Ann Ramey of Covington, passed away June 13, 2016, at 58years of age. A devout and spiritual holy woman, Mrs. Ramey was a member of Lighthouse for Jesus Church in Buford and True Gospel Lighthouse Church in Madison. She enjoyed being able to care for the elderly. Mrs. Ramey will be remembered as a loving mother, wife and sister...
Corina Barnes
Jun 13, 2016
Corina Barnes of Monroe passed away June 13, 2016, at 24 years of age. Corina loved her family and especially cherished the time she spent with her son. She enjoyed baking and used her love for art to decorate her cakes. Corina was a very kind-hearted person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was...
Chris Henry
Jun 12, 2016
Chris Henry of Conyers passed away June 12, 2016, at 40 years of age. Chris was a Covington native and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger and loved everyone. Survivors include his parents, Sam and Patricia Henry; and sister, Constance (Tondra) Henry of Conyers. A Cryptside Memorial Service for Chris will be held Tuesday, June 21,...
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