Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Cora Winifred Chambliss Branham
Mar 26, 2015
Cora Winifred Chambliss Branham of Oxford, GA, passed away March 26, 2015, at the age of 91. Mrs. Branham grew up in Macon, GA and moved to Oxford, GA in 1959. Cora especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandson. One of her favorite pastimes was enjoying a nice glass of wine while rocking on her front porch....
Felton Farmer
Mar 25, 2015
Felton Farmer, of Covington, passed away March 25, 2015, at the age of 86. Mr. Farmer had been a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church since 1976. He worked for Gober Concrete Company for 21 years, and in 1992 he retired from Newton County, where he worked as a dump truck driver. After his retirement, he went to work part-time...
Violet Head
Mar 24, 2015
Violet Head of Covington, passed away March 24, 2015, at the age of 86. Mrs. Head was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church. She was an exemplary Christian woman, who was faithful in studying God's Word and always willing to take care of others. She was a dedicated employee of Bibb Manufacturing Co., of which she retired after...
Joey Woody Spencer
Mar 24, 2015
Joey Woody Spencer of Covington, passed away March 24, 2015, at the age of 38. Joey was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Garland Woody. Survivors include his daughter, Nikiah Woody; son, Dalton Woody; mother and step-father, Shirley J. and George Spencer; brother, Jody Woody; sisters, Kathy...
Pamela Head Connell
Mar 23, 2015
Pamela Head Connell of Madison, passed away March 23, 2015, at the age of 55. Pamela was a 1977 graduate of Loganville High School. She was currently employed by Thrifty Mac Pharmacy, in Madison, where she enjoyed creating friendships with the customers. She never met a stranger and had several friends whom she cherished deeply. Pamela was an avid UGA...
Tommy Bowers
Mar 23, 2015
Tommy Bowers, age 66, of Social Circle, passed away March 23, 2015. He and his wife, Margie, started Bowers Fabrication Service, in 1982, with a pick-up truck and a welder and grew it to a 50,000 square foot under roof state-of-the-art facility with 30 employees. Additionally, Tommy raised an extensive cattle farm with all types of animals. He enjoyed hunting,...
Taylor Marie Klebba
Mar 19, 2015
Taylor Marie Klebba of Jersey, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the age of 22. Taylor was a wonderful daughter, loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She never met a stranger, made an impression on everyone she met and will be missed by all who knew her. Taylor enjoyed writing, dancing, listening to Elvis Presley,...
Ricky Gray
Mar 19, 2015
Ricky Gray of Covington, passed away March 19, 2015, at the age of 52. Ricky and his wife, Donna, shared a very special love for each other. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and son, he was respected by all who knew him. Ricky was a very patient, kind and genuine person. He loved animals and had a special way with...
Sara N. Loyd
Mar 18, 2015
Sara N. Loyd of Covington, passed away March 18, 2015, at the age of 80. Mrs. Loyd was a member of Stewart Baptist Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, they have toured all 50 states together. Mrs. Loyd's favorite state to visit was South Dakota, but she also enjoyed going to Las Vegas, Alabama and...
Carl Louis Boyles
Mar 18, 2015
Carl Louis Boyles of Eatonton, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the age of 69. Mr. Boyles loved and adored his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, being on the water, and working on cars. Mr. Boyles was full of life and celebrated it every day. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alvin, Sr. and Bonnie...
Kevin Paul Pudwill
Mar 17, 2015
Kevin Paul Pudwill of Covington, GA, passed away March 17, 2015, at the age of 56. Kevin was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed reading, studying history, watching NASCAR, cooking and traveling to the beach where he admired the sunrises and sunsets. Additionally, he cherished the time he spent with his friends - especially his beloved friend...
James Holt (Jim) Jenkins
Mar 16, 2015
James Holt (Jim) Jenkins, Sr., of Covington, passed away March 16, 2015, at the age of 77. Mr. Jenkins owned and operated Jenkins Grocery and Gas for 18 years. He was a veteran of US Army, serving for 5 years. While running his store, he also raised cattle and hay. Mr. Jenkins was an insurance crop adjuster with the USDA...
Shirley M. Leonard
Mar 15, 2015
Shirley M. Leonard, of Mansfield, passed away March 15, 2015, at the age of 91. Mrs. Leonard was an elementary school teacher in Los Angeles City Schools in California. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Leon A. Leonard of Mansfield; daughters, Amanda Maple of State College, PA, Virginia Dooley of Columbia, MO; son, Leon J. Leonard of Mansfield; 7...
Dacie Wagy
Mar 14, 2015
Dacie Wagy of Covington, passed away March 14, 2015, at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jean Foster; her sister, Jan Foster; her brothers, Brent Foster and Galen Foster. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Monica and David Barnes; son, Gale Wagy; grandchildren, Kristen Leatherwood and her husband, Nickolas, Nicholas Reid, Gage...
Edna Carnes
Mar 14, 2015
Edna Carnes of Covington, passed away March 14, 2015, at the age of 82. Mrs. Carnes attended Happy Valley Church in Tennessee. She was an avid reader of The Bible. A loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend, she was always willing to help anyone in need. She enjoyed cooking, baking and was especially known for her 7-up pound cake....
Delores "Dee" Gudgen
Mar 13, 2015
Delores "Dee" Gudgen of Covington, passed away March 13, 2015, at the age of 67. She enjoyed hunting for antiques, flower and vegetable gardening, canning vegetables and traveling to the beach and fishing with her husband. Dee was very artistic and creative, and she will be remembered for her imaginative care packages. She treasured pictures of her family as they...
Mabel A Bone
Mar 13, 2015
Mabel A. Bone of Rutledge, passed away March 13, 2015, at the age of 95. She loved to spend time in her yard tending to her flowers. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling, sewing, quilting, and playing the organ. Mrs. Bone will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.L. Bone; parents, Elisha...
Barbara Wilcox
Mar 13, 2015
Barbara Ann Wilcox of Covington, passed away March 13, 2015, at the age of 66. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the beach, and listening to the ebb and flow of the tide. Her favorite pastime was reading murder mysteries. She was preceded in death by her son, Adam Wilcox; and...
Jacinta Lavita Martin
Mar 11, 2015
Jacinta Lavita Martin of Covington, passed away March 11, 2015, at the age of 51. Jacinta loved the Lord and spending time in his Word. She was a devoted mother, and cherished the time she spent teaching them and attending their events. Jacinta enjoyed working in her flower garden, decorating her house for different holidays and especially loved traveling to...
Robert Lewis
Mar 11, 2015
Robert Lewis of Covington, passed away March 11, 2015, at the age of 57. Robert was a Staff Sergeant in the Army with Military Honors. He enjoyed life, never met a stranger, and had a great sense of humor. Robert loved working in his yard and going fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby C. Lewis. Survivors...
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