Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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;...
Tinsley Rucker Ginn
Nov 25, 2015
Tinsley Rucker Ginn of Covington passed away November 25, 2015, at the age of 89. After Mr. Ginn lost his parents, Tinsley Rucker, Sr., and Frances Davis Ginn at a very young age, he was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, S.A. and Lois Spears Ginn. A 1943 graduate of Covington High School, he then attended Oxford College. Mr. Ginn...
Betty Jane Hunley
Nov 25, 2015
Betty Jane Hunley of Oxford passed away November 25, 2015, at the age of 82. After years of raising her family, she worked as a secretary for Mandel Kahn and Gallaway Accounting. She enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Mrs. Hunley will be dearly missed by...
Thomas Nicholas Grier
Nov 24, 2015
Thomas Nicholas Grier, age 24, of Covington, passed away November 24, 2015. Nick was a 2009 graduate of Alcovy High School and was currently employed with B&R Painting. He was a hard-working, kind-hearted man, who loved his family dearly, and especially cherished the time he spent with his fiancé and their daughter. Nick enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing video games....
Angela J. Reese
Nov 21, 2015
Angela J. Reese of Covington, passed away November 21, 2015, at the age of 54. Angie was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord, was fervent in her prayer life and passionately led her family in the ways of the Word. For 25 years, she selflessly dedicated her life caring for those who couldn't care for themselves, and most recently,...
Elizabeth Clewis
Nov 18, 2015
Elizabeth Clewis of Covington passed away on November 18, 2015, at the age of 79. Mrs. Clewis retired from Covington Molding. She had quite the sweet tooth, loved listening to Elvis Presley, enjoyed reading, cooking and watching Braves baseball. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Waide Clewis,...
Philip S. Battaglia
Nov 16, 2015
Philip S. Battaglia of Covington, passed away November 16, 2015, at the age of 60. Phil was employed by Pratt Industries as a truck driver for 30 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Braves baseball, NASCAR and football. Phil was a devoted husband and father who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death...
Larry Eugene Allums
Nov 16, 2015
Larry Eugene Allums of Hawkinsville, passed away November 16, 2015, at the age of 62. A 1971 graduate of Newton County High School, Larry attended Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church while living in Covington. He was an employee of Lithonia Lighting for 37 years. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Tillman Allums. Survivors include his mother,...
William "Gene" Dunevant
Nov 16, 2015
William "Gene" Dunevant of Covington, formerly of Moultrie, passed away November 16, 2015, at the age of 75. Mr. Dunevant proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post # 77 in Conyers. He was employed by Mobil Chemical Company. Mr. Dunevant was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Ray)...
Fred M. Mahan
Nov 15, 2015
Fred M. Mahan, of Social Circle, passed away November 15, 2015, at the age of 92. Born in Harlon County, KY in 1923, Mr. Mahan moved to Frankfort, KY in 1932. In 1941 he enrolled in the University of Kentucky, then joined the U.S. Army in 1943 where he proudly served with the 759th Field Artillery in the United States...
Larry N. Capes
Nov 13, 2015
Larry N. Capes of Covington passed away November 13, 2015, at the age of 77. Mr. Capes proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a member of the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge #6, American Legion Post #32 and a trustee of the Elks Aidmore Children's Center, where he was the Chairman of Golf for Kids. In addition,...
Susie "Gereline" Leachman
Nov 13, 2015
Susie "Gereline" Leachman of Oxford passed away November 13, 2015, at the age of 69. Gereline was a lifetime member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. She always looked forward to the holiday season with her family. In addition, she loved music, especially country gospel, delighted in having breakfast at Mamie's with friends and liked working in her yard. She was...
Billy V. Morris
Nov 11, 2015
Billy V. Morris of Covington, passed away November 11, 2015, at the age of 91. Sgt. Morris proudly served his country, alongside his twin brother, Jack, in the 32nd Signal Corps, United States Army during World War II. He served in France, Germany and Belgium; and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy D-Day Plus 2. He was...
Louise G. James
Nov 11, 2015
Louise G. James of Oxford passed away November 11, 2015, at the age of 96. Mrs. James was born July 26, 1919, in Statham, Georgia, Oconee County, to the late Ralph B. and Omie (Davis) Gary. She was a member of West End Baptist Church and was the widow of the late Rev. Henry A. James. Mrs. James was a...
Joseph R. Butler
Nov 11, 2015
Joseph R. Butler formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away November 11, 2015, at the age of 93. Mr. Butler was a proud veteran, of the United States Army, having served during World War II. He worked for International Paper, for 42 years, before retiring in 1987. He was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church, in Pine Bluff....
Finley "Paul" Johnson
Nov 10, 2015
Finley "Paul" Johnson of Covington, passed away November 10, 2015, at the age of 69. Mr. Johnson was an active member of The Baptist Tabernacle where he drove the bus on Sunday mornings to pick up children for worship. In addition, he sang in the choir and participated in many church plays. Following his honorable service in the Marine Corps...
Larry W. Wingard
Nov 10, 2015
Larry W. Wingard, II of Mansfield, passed away November 10, 2015 at the age of 42. An employee of SleepMed, Larry loved music and enjoyed being a DJ. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Wingard. Survivors include his partner, Michael Malone; father, Larry W. Wingard and his...
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