Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Dorothy Bender
Oct 7, 2015
Dorothy Bender, of Mansfield, passed away October 7, 2015, at the age of 88. Mrs. Bender retired from DeKalb College and enjoyed flower gardening. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Bender was preceded in death by her husband, John Oscar Bender, Sr.; sons, John Oscar Bender, Jr. and Terry Bender; and parents, Jordan and...
Woodrow Thomas Wilkerson
Oct 6, 2015
Woodrow Thomas Wilkerson of Covington, passed away October 6, 2015, at the age of 61. Tommy was born in Quitman, Georgia, but attended Avondale High School, in DeKalb County, where he enjoyed playing football. He loved watching football and baseball, but he especially treasured the time he spent fishing with his family and friends. Tommy was preceded in death by...
Patti Jo Butler
Oct 4, 2015
Patti Jo Forlines Butler ("Pat") of Covington, passed away October 4, 2015, at the age of 86. Survivors include her beloved husband of 68 years, James E. Butler, Sr.; children and their spouses Dee Ann and Howard Brandon of Lawrenceville, James E. Butler, Jr. of Columbus, Dennis W. and Judi C. Butler of Columbus, and Laura Jo Butler of Covington;...
James Allen Cook
Oct 3, 2015
James Allen Cook of Cumming, passed away October 3, 2015, at the age of 68. Mr. Cook proudly served his country in the US Army for 10 years. His overseas tours included Korea, Germany and Vietnam, where he served in the 1st Armored Calvary Division. He was employed by Hercules for 17 years, and later worked 10 years for Evans...
Dillard Rowe
Oct 2, 2015
Dillard Rowe of Oxford, passed away October 2, 2015, at the age of 80. Mr. Rowe graduated from Newton County High School in 1955, and he proudly served in the National Guard. He managed the Strand Theater for 6 years and was a member of the band Dixie Swingettes. In addition, he was a disc jockey for more than 50...
Alice Gruenhut
Sep 30, 2015
Alice Gruenhut of Oxford, passed away September 30, 2015, at the age of 68. Mrs. Gruenhut enjoyed traveling, playing games and dearly loved animals. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them. Alice will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wayne and Sarah Fleming....
Andy Chambers
Sep 27, 2015
Stephen Andrew Chambers, 59, of Covington, passed away September 27, 2015. Andy was a faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church. In 58 years, he never once missed a Sunday School class. While in high school, Andy began working for the Covington News, and it was there that he met his wife, Cathy. Following his employment with the newspaper, he worked...
Anneliese "Ann" Anschutz
Sep 26, 2015
Anneliese "Ann" Anschutz of Covington, passed away September 26, 2015, at the age of 86. Mrs. Anschutz owned and operated Candlelight Bridals for over 10 years and was a very talented fashion designer and seamstress. She loved to vacation in the mountains with her family, and in her younger years she enjoyed hiking. In addition, she was an avid flower...
Geraldine W. Glow
Sep 26, 2015
Geraldine W. Glow of Newborn, passed away September 26, 2015, at the age of 86. Mrs. Glow was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for more than 40 years, where she attended Joy Sunday School Class. She was employed by Covington Molding Company for 24 years, retiring in 1996. Mrs. Glow loved being in the kitchen and cooking for her...
Michael Reid
Sep 26, 2015
Michael Reid of Porterdale, passed away September 26, 2015, at the age of 41. A true believer in laughter being the best medicine, he loved playing pranks and was always the entertainer. The room lit up when he entered, and he had a heart of gold. Michael loved his family dearly and cherished the time spent with them. He will...
Lucile Bowles
Sep 25, 2015
Lucile Bowles of Covington, passed away September 25, 2015, at the age of 97. Mrs. Bowles was the oldest member of Porterdale Baptist Church, where she enjoyed working in the nursery. She retired from Bibb Manufacturing after many dedicated years of service. Mrs. Bowles delighted in working in her vegetable and rose garden and was an animal lover. She was...
Bobby J. Boss
Sep 24, 2015
Bobby J. Boss of Oxford, passed away September 24, 2015, at the age of 81. Mr. Boss was a skilled handyman who enjoyed frequenting yard sales and vegetable gardening. As a talented musician, he loved playing the piano and guitar. He had a heart for all animals, but he especially adored his chickens. Mr. Boss was a devoted husband, father,...
Beason Knight
Sep 21, 2015
Beason Knight, of Covington, passed away September 21, 2015, at the age of 84. Mr. Knight enjoyed fishing and was a hard-working man who took pride in everything he did. He loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his son, Benny Knight; and his parents, Leroy and Johnnie L....
Ileen K. Troxell
Sep 20, 2015
Ileen K. Troxell of Covington, passed away on September 20, 2015, at the age of 68. Ileen loved her family dearly and cherished the time spent with her daughter and grandsons. She always enjoyed traveling back home to Tennessee and going to the beach for vacation. Ileen delighted in being with her friends and she never met a stranger. She...
Pamela Rutledge
Sep 17, 2015
Pamela Rutledge of Covington, passed away September 17, 2015, at the age of 60. A former employee of Mobil Chemical, she was currently working as a sitter for people in need of in home health care. Pamela enjoyed cooking Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, as well as other special occasions for her family. In addition, she liked fishing and loved sports...
Lottie Mccullers
Sep 17, 2015
Lottie McCullers of Covington, passed away September 17, 2015, at the age of 93. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, family was very dear to her heart. She enjoyed cooking for the holidays and special events. In addition, she loved her pets, liked canning and putting up vegetables from the garden and was the original motocross mom. Mrs. McCullers was...
Laura June Martin
Sep 15, 2015
Laura June Martin of Conyers, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 75. She enjoyed watching old movies, sewing and crocheting, collecting dolls and listening to Elvis. She cherished the time she spent with her family and loved cooking. Mrs. Martin was an independent, hard-working woman, and will be remembered, by all, for her kind and generous spirit!...
Ada M. Shelnutt
Sep 15, 2015
Ada M. Shelnutt, of Covington, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 94. She was a member of Central Church of Christ, in Covington, and a 40-year member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Shelnutt's favorite pastime was quilting. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Turner, and 12 siblings. Survivors include her...
Bonnie Smith
Sep 12, 2015
Bonnie Smith, of Mansfield, passed away September 12, 2015, at the age of 70. A member of Mansfield United Methodist Church, she was a very giving lady who loved helping others. Ms. Smith was an avid Georgia Tech fan. She enjoyed working in her yard, junkin', visiting flea markets and going to yard sales. Ms. Smith will be remembered as...
Adrian Wilcox
Sep 10, 2015
Adrian Wilcox of Covington, passed away September 10, 2015, at the age of 23. Adrian was an adventurous, hardworking, and well respected young man. A Star Wars enthusiast, he enjoyed watching movies and working with computers. In addition, he loved riding his motorcycle, being outdoors and traveling. Adrian could best be described by the song "My Way". He cherished the...
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