Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Helen M. Mccullough
Dec 20, 2014
Helen M. McCullough, of Conyers, passed away December 20, 2014, at the age of 92. Mrs. McCullough was a long-time member of Zion Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Love Partners Sunday School Class. She retired from Lithonia Lighting after 29 years of service, and had previously worked at Porterdale Mill. Mrs. McCullough loved vegetable and flower...
James "Jimmy" Vassak,
Dec 13, 2014
James "Jimmy" Robert Vassak, Jr., of Monroe, passed away December 13, 2014, at the age of 53. Jimmy was a kindhearted person, who was always willing to help others, yet expected nothing in return. He enjoyed watching westerns, playing pool and tinkering in his garage. Jimmy loved life, adored his family and cherished the time he spent with his granddaughters....
Nellie Jo Nash
Dec 11, 2014
Nellie Jo Nash of Covington, GA, passed away December 11, 2014, at the age of 71. Mrs. Nash loved her family and was a good wife, mother, grandmother and friend. In her spare time, she loved listening to music, especially Elvis, going on cruises, camping, crafts, cooking and spending time with her family during the holidays and Christmas. Mrs. Nash...
Sandra Budd
Dec 11, 2014
Sandra Budd of Covington, passed away December 11, 2014, at the age of 69. Sandra enjoyed cooking for her family, creating porcelain dolls, doing crafts and traveling - especially cruises and deep sea fishing trips. She loved her pets, cherished her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and adored her. She was preceded in death...
Rita Unger
Dec 10, 2014
Rita Unger of Covington, passed away December 10, 2014, at the age of 82. She and her loving husband, Eric, were adventurous German immigrants who migrated to the United States to raise a family. The family lived for a short time in Ohio and Kentucky before settling in the Covington, Georgia area. She worked at Hercules in Covington for 25...
Danny Carson
Dec 8, 2014
Danny Carson of Conyers, passed away December 8, 2014, at the age of 69. Mr. Carson served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and worked for Allied Systems for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling, loved spending time with his family and made an effort to repair relationships previously broken. Mr. Carson was preceded in death by his...
Philmore G. Mclean
Dec 7, 2014
Philmore G. McLean of Covington, also affectionately known as "King Philly", passed away December 7, 2014, at the age of 67. He cherished his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed working with his hands and was a jack of all trades. He was very knowledgeable in most subjects and enjoyed light-hearted conversation. King Philly was very charismatic,...
James G. Walton
Dec 7, 2014
James G. Walton, age 82, of Snellville, died December 7, 2014. Mr. Walton proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and retired from the Veterans Administration after 34 years of dedicated service. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Walton was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Gail Haralson...
Martha King Moody
Dec 5, 2014
Martha King Moody, 88, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014, in Nixa, MO. She was born in Covington and lived here much of her life. She was married for 61 years to Frank Moody, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2007. Mrs. Moody was a pastor's wife, and at various times, she had jobs as a secretary and...
Patricia Hawkins
Dec 5, 2014
Patricia Hawkins, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Jackson, GA, passed away December 5, 2014, at the age of 72. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed working in the church and was a faithful pastor's wife at Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Jackson. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, cooking, collecting recipes, and traveling. In addition, she enjoyed catering wedding receptions. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in...
Judy Breedlove
Dec 5, 2014
Judy Breedlove of Newborn, passed away December 5, 2014, at the age of 70. Ms. Breedlove enjoyed working in her flower garden, admiring her hummingbirds, crocheting and crafting jewelry. She loved spending time on the lake and traveling, as well. She cherished her grandchildren, spoiled them often and enjoyed spending time around the fire pit with her family. Ms. Breedlove...
Peggy Knox
Dec 2, 2014
Peggy Knox, age 79, of Covington, passed away December 2, 2014. Mrs. Knox was a soft-spoken lady, with a gentle spirit and caring heart. She enjoyed playing bridge and dining out at nice restaurants. Additionally, she was an exceptional cook, and was known for her delicious pancakes and biscuits. Mrs. Knox cherished her family and especially loved spending time with...
Sara Christine Bell
Dec 1, 2014
Sara Christine Bell of Riverdale, passed away December 1, 2014, at the age of 95. Mrs. Bell was previously a member of First Baptist Church of Riverdale where she taught both Sunday School and Bible School. She was currently a member of Heatherwood Baptist Church. She adored their home, in Riverdale, and loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens....
Bryan Daniel (Baldy) Stevenson
Nov 30, 2014
Bryan Daniel "Baldy" Stevenson, of Covington, passed away November 30, 2014, at the age of 89. He proudly served his country during WW II, receiving two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He enjoyed riding on his golf cart with his bloodhound, Elvis, working in his garden and fishing. Mr. Stevenson loved his children and his grandchildren, and enjoyed spending...
Dorothy Lyons
Nov 29, 2014
Dorothy Lyons, of Covington, GA, formerly of Bluff City, TN, passed away November 29, 2014, at the age of 76. Mrs. Lyons loved her family and spending time with them. In addition she enjoyed working in her garden. Before his death, Mrs. Lyons loved spending as much time as she could with her husband. She was preceded in death by...
Betty Tanner Walton
Nov 28, 2014
Betty Tanner Walton, of Newborn, passed away November 28, 2014, at the age of 79. Born in Tifton, she grew up in Payne City Community in Macon, where she attended Miller High School, an all-girls' school. After graduating, she married and moved to Newborn, where she still lived. As a very active member of Newborn United Methodist Church, she taught...
Vollie Almand Hicks
Nov 26, 2014
Vollie Almand Hicks, of Covington, passed away November 26, 2014, at the age of 78. Mr. Hicks loved his family and never met a stranger. He enjoyed helping with Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, camping and hunting. Mr. Hicks was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Jaycees, both in Conyers, as well as the Telephone Pioneer Club....
Otho Lane
Nov 26, 2014
Otho Lane of Social Circle, passed away November 26, 2014, at the age of 94. Mr. Lane was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly defending his country in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, taught the Joy Sunday School Class and served...
Maggie Clack
Nov 22, 2014
Maggie Clack, of Porterdale, passed away November 22, 2014, at the age of 87. Mrs. Clack enjoyed cooking, fishing and reading, especially her Bible. She loved to watch Days of Our Lives and In the Heat of the Night on television. Mrs. Clack was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Clack; sisters, Dolous, Opal and Elizabeth; as well as...
Adam Wilcox
Nov 18, 2014
Adam Wilcox of Covington, passed away November 18, 2014, at the age of 36. Adam was an avid fan of Georgia Tech, the Atlanta Braves and the Falcons. He loved his Dodge truck and enjoyed taking road trips, studying history and going to theatrical plays. Adam had a jovial spirit, was always joking with his friends and loved to laugh....
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