Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Helen King
Feb 1, 2016
Helen King of Porterdale passed away February 1, 2016, at the age of 94. Mrs. King was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing southern food for her family. She loved the Lord and gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther (Boots) King; son, Billy King, and parents, Cleveland and Nora Barnes. Survivors include her daughter and...
Shirley Groover
Jan 31, 2016
Shirley Groover of Rex, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the age of 81. Mrs. Groover loved playing computer games, reading romance novels, and shopping at the Wal-Mart in Stockbridge. She also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Most of all, Mrs. Groover cherished the time she spent with her four grandchildren who brought her much joy. She was...
Edna Dunevant Wilson
Jan 28, 2016
Edna Dunevant Wilson of Covington passed away January 28, 2016, at the age of 95. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family. She retired from Covington Molding after more than 20 years of service. Famous for her biscuits, she enjoyed cooking and family gatherings under the old oak...
Betty May (Ray) Brewer
Jan 26, 2016
Betty May (Ray) Brewer, age 72, of Conyers, passed away January 26, 2016. Mrs. Brewer was an incredibly brilliant seamstress, an artist, even, who shared her talent while working for Walton Clothes for many years. Following her employment with Walton Clothes, she continued working for Sealy Corporation, before retiring in 2010. She was a wonderful cook and loved watching and...
Robbie G. Sanders
Jan 25, 2016
Robbie G. Sanders of Covington, passed away January 25, 2016, at the age of 46. An avid NASCAR fan, Robbie also enjoyed drawing. In addition, he cherished the time spent hunting with his dad. His nieces were his greatest joy and the center of his world. Robbie was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy G. Sanders. Survivors include his...
Deanna Franklin
Jan 24, 2016
Deanna Franklin of Covington, passed away January 24, 2016, at the age of 52. Deanna was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. She was a 1611 KJV Bible-believing, missions-minded Christian lady who loved presenting the Gospel and sharing Christ with others. She was a dedicated employee of AT&T for 31 years. Deanna always...
Guy Tucker
Jan 22, 2016
Guy Tucker, age 77, of Oxford, Ga., passed away on January 22, 2016. Guy had complications from chemo therapy after a brave and long battle with Lymphoma. Guy was predeceased by his parents, Guy and Hazel Tucker, Mom Polly, his siblings, Rose, Walter and Margie, and his only son, Mike. Guy is survied by his wife of 44 years, Margaret...
Sharon Ann Sealock Poteet
Jan 22, 2016
Sharon Ann Sealock Poteet of Covington passed away January 22, 2016, at the age of 74. Ms. Poteet was a lifelong member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. She graduated from Newton County High School in 1959. Ms. Poteet owned and operated an income tax business for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading, but her greatest pleasure was the...
Pallie Carnes
Jan 22, 2016
Pallie Carnes of Oxford passed away January 22, 2016, at the age of 53. Pallie attended Word of Life Tabernacle in Covington. She dearly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Carnes is preceded in death by her husband, Barry Carnes; sons, Justin Carnes, Barry Carnes, Jr.;...
Donald L. Hunter
Jan 21, 2016
Donald L. Hunter of Covington passed away January 21, 2016, at the age of 88. Mr. Hunter was a member of Conyers First United Methodist Church. He proudly served his country in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII. Mr. Hunter retired as a postal inspector from the US Postal Service in 1985. Preceding him in death...
W.G. (Bud) Downing
Jan 21, 2016
Willie Gordon Downing died peacefully at his home on January 21, 2016, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Downing; mother, Emma Prince Downing; sister, Pauline Downing; sister, Ollie Peacock. His many friends knew him as "Bud" Downing. Bud was a master builder by trade. He operated a construction firm with his father...
Betty Lou (Brewer) Carter
Jan 19, 2016
Betty Lou (Brewer) Carter, age 77, of Covington, passed away January 19, 2016. Mrs. Carter enjoyed cooking and traveling to the mountains. She loved the Lord and treasured the time she spent worshipping with her church family at Pentecostals of McDonough. Mrs. Carter cherished the time she spent with her family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Rosie Davis
Jan 19, 2016
Rosie Davis of Conyers, GA, passed away January 19, 2016, at the age of 64. Mrs. Davis was very active in missions, working along with her late husband, Roger Glen Davis. A member of Monroe Apostolic Church, she loved crocheting, cooking, and reading. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Daniel Rufus and Lorine Lamander (Vickers) Ray;...
Ollie M. Swanner Cole
Jan 14, 2016
Ollie M. Swanner Cole of Covington, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away January 14, 2016, at the age of 95. Mrs. Cole was born to the late John Sheppard and Mary Ethel Cribbs and raised in Polk County, FL. A gifted composer, she worked with many local talent groups in the Jacksonville area, and often referred to her music as...
Ssgt Bradley David Nicholson
Jan 13, 2016
SSgt Bradley David Nicholson passed away January 13, 2016, at the age of 29. Born and raised in Covington, Brad was currently stationed in Charleston, SC, where he was proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force. He will be remembered as an avid fisherman. Brad was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Billy Earl Nicholson. Survivors include his wife,...
Sara Mooney Cleveland
Jan 10, 2016
Sara Mooney Cleveland of Conyers, passed away January 10, 2016, at the age of 69. Mrs. Cleveland was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cleveland; and parents, James Silas and Sue Mooney. Survivors include her sons, Billy Moss, Michael Scott Smith, James Brian Moss; eleven grandchildren; and brother, Jimmy Mooney. Friends may join the family for visitation Thursday, January...
Virginia Hooten Lott
Jan 10, 2016
Virginia Hooten Lott of Covington, GA passed away January 10, 2016 at the age of 91 following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Enoch D. and Lillian Trainer Hooten, Virginia was born in Porterdale on October 25, 1924. A lifelong resident of Newton County, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Fred Lott,...
Kipp Crews
Dec 31, 2015
Kipp Crews of Monticello passed away December 31, 2015, at the age of 35. He enjoyed coaching football and baseball, but most especially baseball, and was the Owner/President of Exclusive Fire Services. Kipp was good at making people laugh. He cherished the time spent with his family singing and listening to music. Kipp was preceded in death by his father,...
Glen Lewis
Dec 29, 2015
Glen Lewis of Auburn, GA, passed away December 29, 2015, at the age of 60. Glen was a 1974 graduate of Jonesboro High School. He worked as manager, for Publix, for the last eight years. Glen loved working in his yard and enjoyed playing the guitar and computer games. He cherished his family and will be greatly missed by all...
Evelyn B. Patterson
Dec 28, 2015
Evelyn B. Patterson, of Covington, passed away December 28, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Patterson loved going to church. She taught a Sunday School class at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, where she had been a member for more than 20 years. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Burton and Genelia Lassie (McCall) Brown; sisters,...
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