Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Judy Barron
Dec 23, 2015
Judy Long Barron of Oxford passed away December 23, 2015, at the age of 57. Judy was fascinated with genealogy, and she was currently working on creating a family tree. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, but her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter. Judy adored her dog Rocky, who passed earlier this year. Survivors include her...
Mary Louise Cunningham
Dec 21, 2015
Mary Louise Cunningham, of Covington, passed away at the age of 78. Mrs. Cunningham was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Philadelphia Eagles . She enjoyed collecting jewelry and cooking. Mrs. Cunningham especially loved baking cakes and delivering them to family, friends and local businesses. Because of her love for animals, she was a faithful supporter of ASPCA....
Lee Roy Watson
Dec 18, 2015
Lee Roy Watson of Conyers passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 77. Mr. Watson attended Prospect United Methodist Church in Covington and was a member of Living Waters Sunday School Class. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mr. Watson was...
John Chandler
Dec 18, 2015
John Chandler of Oxford passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 73. Mr. Chandler enjoyed a career for 50 years as a master brick mason. He loved being outdoors going fishing and hunting. An avid NASCAR fan, his favorite driver was "The Intimidator", Dale Earnhardt. Mr. Chandler was a good and kind-hearted man, who dearly loved and cherished...
Trudy Schneider
Dec 18, 2015
Trudy Schneider of Conyers passed away December 18, 2015, at the age of 86. In 1980, Mrs. Schneider and her family moved from Glenview, IL to Conyers, GA, to escape the northern winters. She worked with her husband, Arnold, who owned and operated Dallia Floors for many years. Together they enjoyed listening to music, dancing and playing golf. In addition,...
Misty Sue Flynn Mcdonald
Dec 16, 2015
Misty Sue Flynn McDonald of Social Circle passed away December 16, 2015, at the age of 48. Misty was born and raised in Quad Cities, Illinois. She owned and operated Misty Sue's Christian 24-Hour Childcare Center, in Conyers and Monroe, where she was affectionately known as "Maw-Maw" to every child. She was respected by her employees and treated them as...
Robert Sullivan
Dec 15, 2015
Robert Sullivan of Covington, passed away December 15, 2015, at the age of 92. Mr. Sullivan, a Purple Heart recipient, honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He recognized his family as his greatest accomplishment in life. Mr. Sullivan was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church, in Covington, for more than 60...
Evelyn Hale
Dec 14, 2015
Evelyn Hale of Mansfield, passed away December 14, 2015, at the age of 65. She enjoyed traveling with her husband while going on cruises, visiting the casino and vacationing at the beach. Additionally, she enjoyed fishing and baking. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who cherished her family, and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her...
Vianne Kelly Peay
Dec 12, 2015
Vianne Kelly Peay of Oxford passed away December 12, 2015, at the age of 57. A devout Christian, Vianne enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading, following politics, and spending time with her children and grandson. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in English from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. In addition, Vianne was a supporter of Georgia and Newton County 4-H and...
Terry Raymond Wilson
Dec 11, 2015
Terry Wilson of Hillsboro passed away December 11, 2015, at the age of 56. Terry enjoyed painting houses, working with his hands and doing carpentry. He was a hard worker and a perfectionist. Terry loved going to the beach, and he enjoyed life and living it to the fullest. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was...
Harriette Cabe
Dec 10, 2015
Harriette Cabe of Mansfield passed away December 10, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Cabe was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, where she was very active and one of the eldest attending members. She volunteered with Abbey Hospice. Mrs. Cabe dearly loved spending time with her family, fellowship with her church and enjoyed reading. A loving and wonderful...
Isabel Moody Morton
Dec 8, 2015
Isabel Moody Morton of Conyers, passed away December 8, 2015, at the age of 93. She was born June 10, 1922, in Union Point, GA, to the late Charles Lamb and Mary Beulah Moody. A member of Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough, Mrs. Morton enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Martille T. Floyd
Dec 7, 2015
Martille T. Floyd, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away December 7, 2015, at the age of 95. Mrs. Floyd retired from Bibb Manufacturing Company after 37 years of dedicated employment. Following her retirement, she continued working eleven years at Covington Moulding. Mrs. Floyd faithfully attended Porterdale Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, and cherished the time they...
Jason Greene
Dec 5, 2015
Jason Greene of Social Circle, passed away December 5, 2015, at the age of 40. Jason enjoyed fishing and working on cars and electronics. In addition, he was a Jeff Gordon fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Greene. Survivors include his mother, Regina Maughon; step-father, Steve Maughon; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Mauricio Perez; grandmother, Barbara...
Lawrence Lee Bishop
Dec 5, 2015
Lawrence Lee Bishop, Sr., of Covington, passed away December 5, 2015, at the age of 67. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Walden) Bishop; daughter, Danna Michelle Townsend of Cumming; Lawrence Lee Bishop, Jr., of Atlanta; granddaughters, Riley Michelle Townsend, Morgan Alexandria Townsend; sister, Ruth Sisson of Charleston, SC; brother, William Charles Bishop, Sr., of Charleston, SC; as well as several...
Phyllis Marie Gravitt
Dec 2, 2015
Surrounded by her children and husband in her own home, Phyllis Marie Gravitt of Covington, GA passed away December 2, 2015. Although she fought breast, bone, and brain cancer so well the past few years, that's not what defines her. After leaving her birth state of Michigan, Phyllis moved to Georgia in the early 1970's to raise a family and...
Jaleesa Oliver
Dec 1, 2015
Jaleesa Oliver, 27, of Independence, KY, passed away December 1, 2015. She was a 2006 graduate of Simon Kenton High School, in Independence. Jaleesa played softball and basketball most of her life, and played both for Simon Kenton. She was a happy and energetic girl who loved to spend time with her children, family and friends. Anyone who knew Jaleesa,...
B.J. "Bob" Haralson
Nov 30, 2015
B.J. "Bob" Haralson of Covington, passed away November 30, 2015, at the age of 81. He enjoyed sports, especially football and Braves baseball, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Haralson was plant manager at the Conyers location of Wilshire Furniture for approximately 25 years. He enjoyed building things and working with his hands. Affectionately known as Popa, he cherished the...
Sepe Benjamin
Nov 29, 2015
Sepe Benjamin of Covington passed away November 29, 2015, at the age of 67. Mrs. Benjamin enjoyed working with her hands, crocheting and weaving. Strong in her religious beliefs, she encouraged her family in the way of the Bible. Mrs. Benjamin loved her family dearly and she will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon...
Ora Lee Lackey
Nov 29, 2015
Ora Lee Lackey of Covington, passed away November 29, 2015, at the age of 81. Mrs. Lackey retired from Piedmont Moulding Company, as floor supervisor, after 30 years of dedicated employment. She enjoyed gardening and canning, but especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Troy Lackey; granddaughter, Melissa Ann Stapp;...
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