Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Ronald Collins
Aug 3, 2015
Ronald Collins, of Mansfield, passed away August 3, 2015, at the age of 73. Ronald retired from the Department of Transportation after 34 years of service, where he worked as a Materials and Research Engineer. In 1996 he founded Pavement Technology, where he served as president, developing innovative asphalt testing equipment. In addition, he was on the Board of Directors...
Jimmy Glenn Sanders
Aug 2, 2015
Jimmy Glenn Sanders, of Covington, passed away August 2, 2015, at the age of 75. Mr. Sanders enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but he especially cherished the time he spent hunting with his son. He attended Eastridge Community Church where he was a member of the Joyful Noise Group. Mr. Sanders will be remembered as a hard-working...
Nicia Lynn Martin
Aug 1, 2015
Nicia Lynn Martin of Covington, passed away August 1, 2015, at the age of 50. Nicia proudly served her country for eight years in the US Navy. She obtained her associate degree from Oxford College of Emory University and completed her nursing degree at DeKalb Technical College. She then worked five years at DeKalb Medical Center in the Emergency Room....
Anthony "Catfish" Johnson
Aug 1, 2015
Anthony "Catfish" Johnson of Covington, passed away August 1, 2015, at the age of 61. Anthony, better known as "Catfish", worked for the City of Covington for 31 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, which included walking and fishing. Catfish had a love for good food and was always happy at the table. He will truly be missed by all who...
William "Bill" Sims
Jul 31, 2015
William "Bill" Sims of Oxford, passed away July 31, 2015, at the age of 74. Bill retired from US Airways, formerly Piedmont Airlines, and was also very admired and loved at Napa Auto Parts, in Covington. He was a devoted Southern Baptist Christian and member of Cornish Mountain Baptist Church. An ordained minister, he dedicated his life to serving The...
Mary Elizabeth Ward
Jul 22, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Ward of Covington, passed away July 22, 2015, at the age of 90. Born in Wood County, Ohio, December 15, 1924, to the late Earl and Mary Leatherman, she was the 7th of 15 children. In 1946, Mrs. Ward graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, then furthered her education at Midwifery Course in Hayden,...
Howard Leeb
Jul 18, 2015
Howard Leeb was born in 1930 in Illinois, but he grew up mainly in Los Angeles. He once commented that he remembered when the San Fernando Valley was full of orange groves instead of Orange Juliuses. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and later went on to graduate from Wayne State University in Michigan, where he met...
Sara Elizabeth King
Jul 18, 2015
Sara Elizabeth King of Covington, passed away July 18, 2015, at the age of 82. She was a quick witted, one-of-a-kind, generous lady. Mrs. King dearly loved spending time with her close-knit family. In addition, she enjoyed her beautiful flowers, doing yardwork and watching all sports. Mrs. King was a long-time member of Stewart Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Edna Lorena Scarbrough
Jul 17, 2015
Edna Lorena Scarbrough of Covington, GA, passed away July 17, 2015, at the age of 78. She was born January 7, 1937, in Asheville, NC, to the late Luther Bostian and Mary Lorena Snider. She grew up in Atlanta, where she met her life partner, Charles. In 1972, she and Charles moved to New Orleans, LA, where they raised their...
H. Carlton Waldrop
Jul 16, 2015
H. Carlton Waldrop of Conyers, passed away July 16, 2015, at the age of 78. Carlton was a member and a Deacon at Union Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Verna (Farmer) Waldrop; and brothers, Eugene and James Waldrop. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Carlton devoted his...
Vernie Dyer
Jul 16, 2015
Vernie Dyer of Covington, passed away July 16, 2015, at the age of 88. A very Godly woman, she lived her life serving Him, and was recently honored as the Senior Mother of The Church at Covington. She cherished time spent with her family and was proud of all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dyer loved fellowship with people,...
Annie Lee Hewell (Wawa) Denny
Jul 14, 2015
Annie Lee (Wawa) Hewell Denny, of Covington, passed away July 14, 2015, at the age of 94. She was born February 18, 1921, in Porterdale to the late Bert and Callie Mooney Hewell, who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Denny, affectionately known by all as WaWa, enjoyed her dolls, her friends, but most of all she loved her family....
Lettie Margaret Baskerville Hester
Jul 8, 2015
Lettie Margaret Baskerville Hester, was born May 30, 1921, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She married Daniel James Hester, Sr. (Buck) on August 8, 1939 in Victoria, VA. Through this union they had three children together, Anne, Daniel, Jr., and Richard, Sr. Later in life Larry, Paula, and Kevin joined the family. Living in Baltimore, MD, raising her...
Fay Daphne Fullerton
Jul 8, 2015
Fay Daphne Fullerton, of Covington, passed away July 8, 2015, at the age of 67. Mrs. Fullerton, a very private woman of great integrity and courage, loved to make people smile. She enjoyed traveling and cooking, and will be remembered for her Jamaican Rum Cake. In her role as everybody's Mom, she was always available to give advice. Mrs. Fullerton...
Cecil W. Dudley
Jul 7, 2015
The Rev. Cecil W. Dudley, 89, of Covington, passed away July 7, 2015. Rev. Dudley was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving during World War II. He served the Methodist church, for more than 40 years, locally at Red Oak United Methodist Church, Alcovy United Methodist Church, both in Covington, and Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church,...
Patricia Ann Lantis Hughes
Jul 6, 2015
OBITUARY Patricia Ann Lantis Hughes, of Covington, passed away July 6, 2015, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hughes delivered newspapers for The Journal for nearly 20 years. She liked antiques and enjoyed watching Turner Classic Movies. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her daughters, Pamela Smith, Leanne Rhine; parents, Dale and Hazel Lantis; and brother, Dale Lantis. Survivors...
Chester Clarke
Jul 6, 2015
Chester Clarke, of Covington, passed away July 6, 2015, at the age of 92. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and later in the Georgia Air National Guard. An aircraft mechanic for Delta Airlines for 28 years, Mr. Clarke was an avid hiker, backpacker and gardener. He was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop #37...
Arthur Floyd Ellis,
Jul 5, 2015
Arthur Floyd Ellis, Sr., of Oxford, passed away July 5, 2015, at the age of 93. Mr. Ellis was born February 2, 1922, in Walton County, to the late Noah and Margie Ellis. He was a World War II veteran, having proudly served with the 2nd Army under the command of General George S. Patton. After discharge from the Army,...
Frank East
Jul 4, 2015
Frank East of Social Circle, passed away July 4, 2015, at the age of 78. He was born on February 27, 1937, in Walton County, to the late Hoke and Ruby (Bryant) East. Mr. East proudly served in the US Navy for 3 years. In addition, he owned and operated his own semi-trailer truck prior to working for Eastern Foods,...
Renea Anglin
Jul 2, 2015
Renea Anglin, 74, of Covington, passed away July 2, 2015. She was a very kind and gentle soul who loved and cared deeply for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Anglin; parents, Chester Piper and Elsie Piper Ridling; brother, Tony Piper. She was loved and will be loved forever more by her daughter, Debbie Cowan;...
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