Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Anna Marie Springston
Jul 16, 2014
Anna Marie Springston, age 31, of Roberta, GA, passed away July 16, 2014. Anna was a stay-at-home mom and cherished her time with her beloved daughter, Penelope Rose Springston. A Memorial Service for Anna will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, with Pastor Rick Jackson...
Jesse L. Burgess
Jul 16, 2014
Jesse L. Burgess of Covington, passed away July 15, 2014, at the age of 75. Mr. Burgess was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Covington. He was a retired member of the Local #72 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, after 57 years of dedicated service, all while serving as owner and operator of Alcovy Day Lily Farm for 20...
Doris T. Mitchell Bowie
Jul 16, 2014
Doris T. Mitchell Bowie of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 93. Mrs. Bowie was a lifelong resident of Newton County, and faithful member of Voice of Pentecost, in Covington. Additionally, she was a former member of United Pentecostal Church, where she served as youth director, the ladies auxiliary leader and Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Bowie...
Martha Ann Mahan
Jul 16, 2014
Martha Ann Mahan, of Social Circle, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 81. A very dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Covington and the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class, she was also a member and past president of the Callie Cohen Circle of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Mahan enjoyed traveling and will be...
Les Crosby
Jul 16, 2014
Les Crosby, of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014, at the age of 79. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Les moved to West Palm Beach, Florida when he was 2 years of age. After graduating from Palm Beach High School he served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then attended the University of Florida, graduating with...
A.L. Crane
Jul 16, 2014
A.L. Crane, of Covington, passed away July 16, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He was 78 years of age at the time of his death. A.L. loved people and never met a stranger. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone who needed him. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family. A.L....
Mark Jeffries
Jul 15, 2014
Mark Jeffries, age 41, of Covington, passed away July 15, 2014. Mark was a true Believer who loved the Lord Jesus with all of his heart. He was an accomplished bass fisherman and loved to hunt. He had a great sense of humor, and was a talented cook, guitarist and singer. Mark enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews, and cherished...
Mae Hardman
Jul 15, 2014
Mae Hardman, of Rabun Gap, formerly of Porterdale, Georgia, passed away July 15, 2014. Mae was born November 26, 1925, to Carrie Mae (Lunsford) and William Grady Hardman. She had lived in Rabun County since 1971, where she taught at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School until her retirement. Prior to teaching, Mae was a social worker for Bibb Manufacturing Company for 27...
Alverna "Al" Kepner
Jul 14, 2014
Alverna "Al" Kepner, age 87, of Conyers, passed away July 14, 2014. Mrs. Kepner was a loving and devoted wife, mother and Grammy. Her husband, Herb, served in the United States Army for 21 years, and together they traveled all over the world. They raised three sons and one daughter, and were very proud of all their children. She was...
Andy Grimes
Jul 13, 2014
Andy Grimes, age 50, of Covington, passed away July 13, 2014. Andy was a member of the Newton Hayriders & Crossfires Square dance club. He loved animals and enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Andy had a straight forward personality, never met a stranger, and he will be remembered for his amazing smile. He was loved by many, and will be missed...
Martin Williamson
Jul 13, 2014
Martin Williamson, age 58, of Oxford, passed away July 13, 2014. A native of Macon, Martin graduated from Monroe Academy in Forsyth where he played both football and basketball. He had been employed by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. since 1979. Martin was an avid golfer, and loved fishing on Lake Oconee. He enjoyed his friends and was always willing...
Reda Franklin
Jul 11, 2014
Reda Franklin, age 81, of Decatur, passed away July 11, 2014. Mrs. Franklin, a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, was a member of the Faithful Sunday School Class, and always supported her son in the ministry. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Franklin. Survivors...
Rick Hembree
Jul 10, 2014
Rick Hembree, age 54, of Covington, passed away July 10, 2014. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Rick also loved his church, reading his bible, listening to music and riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Raymond Hembree, Sr. Rick is survived by his mother, Ellen Hembree, of Mableton; son and daughter-in-law,...
R. Dale Pearce
Jul 6, 2014
R. Dale Pearce passed away at home on Sunday, July 6, 2014. He was born December 3, 1948, in Gadsden, Alabama. Dale graduated from Towers High School, in Decatur, in 1967, where he played football, ran track and wrestled. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration degree, with Honors, at the University of Georgia, in 1971. He was a member...
Dennis Veale
Jul 5, 2014
Dennis Veale, 61, of Covington, passed away July 5, 2014. Mr. Veale worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 37 ½ years. In addition to collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and old coins, Dennis enjoyed camping, playing cards, watching game shows, and listening to music. He will be remembered for his sense of humor. Preceding him in death were his parents,...
Misty Hicks
Jul 3, 2014
Misty Hicks, of Covington, passed away July 3, 2014, at the age of 76. Mrs. Hicks loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her hobbies included cooking and crocheting. After retiring from Mobil Chemical, she worked as a local realtor. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Guy Hicks; daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Vernon Radford, Sherry and...
Sara Ruth Henderson
Jul 2, 2014
Sara Ruth Henderson, age 90, of Oxford, passed away July 2, 2014. Mrs. Henderson cherished spending time with her Lord in prayer, and faithfully attended Gospel Tabernacle, in Covington. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, enjoyed drinking her coffee and eating desserts, and loved singing gospel music with her family's group, The Henderson Family. She was a loving and...
Joe Brown
Jun 30, 2014
Joe Brown, age 61, of Covington, passed away June 30, 2014. Joe was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He was an avid Yellow Jackets fan, and enjoyed riding motorcycles and collecting classic rock albums. Joe loved traveling, and was able to...
Courtney Manning
Jun 30, 2014
Dr. Courtney Manning, age 45, of Covington, passed away June 30, 2014. He was born March 30, 1969 in May Pen, Clarendon Jamaica to Victor Manning (deceased) and Aneita Cameron. At the age of five, he moved with his family to St. Catherine where they lived at his grandmother's house. While living there, he attended Basic school in Reynolds and...
John W. (Johnny) Dunevent
Jun 30, 2014
John W. (Johnny) Dunevent of Porterdale, passed away June 30, 2014, at the age of 87. Seaman Second Class Dunevent proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Porterdale Baptist Church where he faithfully attended Sunday School weekly. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post #32, in Covington. Mr....
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