Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Eva Callaway
Sep 18, 2014
Eva Callaway, age 82, passed away September 18, 2014 at her home in Covington. Mrs. Callaway was very creative and used that talent painting, doing needlepoint, sewing and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed singing and gardening. Mrs. Callaway loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was married to the love of her life for 47...
Frank Richardson
Sep 15, 2014
Frank Richardson of Covington, passed away September 15, 2014, at the age of 73. Mr. Richardson proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. During his service, he worked for the United States Postal Service, for 33 years, before his retirement in 1996. He was a faithful member at Porterdale Baptist Church, where he actively served as Deacon,...
Robert L. Jordan
Sep 14, 2014
Robert L. Jordan, age 81, of Covington, passed away September 14, 2014. He loved fishing and was a western buff who enjoyed watching western films and attending western festivals. Mr. Jordan will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Jordan, and brother, Watson Jordan. Survivors include his wife, Joyce...
Penelope Cagle (Penny) Rutledge
Sep 13, 2014
Penelope (Penny) Cagle Rutledge, age 63, of Porterdale, passed away September 13, 2014, following an extensive illness. She attended Porterdale Baptist Church, and enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking and listening to music. She especially enjoyed listening to her grandson, Dylan, play the piano, and also spending time with her other grandson, Eli. Ms. Rutledge devoted her life to caring for her...
Hattie Sue Meeks
Sep 13, 2014
Hattie Sue Meeks of Porterdale, passed away September 13, 2014, at the age of 65. Hattie Sue was a caring person, who was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved her family dearly, and cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Sue Meeks; granddaughter, Teshia Barrington; and...
Betty Patterson
Sep 11, 2014
Betty Patterson of Porterdale, passed away September 11, 2014, at the age of 76. She enjoyed finding yard sales and flea markets, going to the casinos and traveling to the beach. Mrs. Patterson had an outgoing, caring personality, and she was always wanting to help anyone in need. She loved her family dearly and cherished her time with them. She...
Mary Leasure
Sep 10, 2014
Mary A. Leasure, formerly of 933 Rosedale Avenue, Kingston, TN, age 84, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Lucky" Leasure, in 1997. She moved to Atlanta in 2003 to join her children, daughter, Barbara Leasure, and son-in-law, Dr. Michael Henry; son, Steven Leasure, and daughter-in-law, Holly, and their son, Adam;...
Catherine Crenshaw Berry
Sep 10, 2014
Catherine Crenshaw Berry, also affectionately known as "Nanny", passed away September 10, 2014, at the age of 100. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, spending time outdoors and canning vegetables. She owned Berry's Boat Dock, and for more than 72 years, people came expecting to see her sitting on the front porch swing! She never met a stranger. Nanny loved animals, but...
Sara Helen Jordan
Sep 8, 2014
Sara Helen Jordan of Covington, passed away September 8, 2014, at the age of 84. Mrs. Jordan was a member of East Newton Baptist Church, where she was active in the choir, her Sunday School class and the Women's Missionary Union. She was a salesperson with various companies, including: Belk, Avon, Jordan's Jean Shop and Eckerd's. Mrs. Jordan had a...
Betty Christian Thomas
Sep 8, 2014
Betty Christian Thomas, age 84, of Covington, passed away September 8, 2014. Mrs. Thomas was a faithful member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. She was very active in various church functions, and was a member of the church choir for several years. She was a longtime, dedicated employee of Steele-Jones Insurance Agency, in Covington. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed spending time in her...
Yosely Adams
Sep 7, 2014
Yosely Adams, of Conyers, passed away September 7, 2014, at the age of 28. Yosely spent most of her life in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois, where she pursued a major in psychology. She loved the arts, especially painting, drawing and music. In addition, she enjoyed swimming, roller skating and going to the beach. She was known for...
Kelen Mcleod Reynolds
Sep 4, 2014
Kelen McLeod Reynolds of Ellenwood, passed away September 4, 2014, at the age of 29. Kelen was an ambitious woman, slightly mischievous, who loved life and wanted to experience everything it had to offer. She never met a stranger, and because of her fun, outgoing personality, there was never a dull moment when spending time with her. She enjoyed being...
Pauline Harvey
Sep 4, 2014
Pauline Harvey of Covington, passed away September 4, 2014, at the age of 74. Mrs. Harvey faithfully attended the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, in Conyers, where she considered her church family like her own. She enjoyed painting, spending time with her family and cooking for them. Mrs. Harvey had a caring spirit and never met a stranger. She...
Betty Jane Cordell Edwards
Aug 31, 2014
Betty Jane Cordell Edwards, age 83, passed away August 31, 2014, at Oxton Village in Social Circle. "Ms. Betty", as she was affectionately known, had been a resident there for the past five years. Betty was born October 4, 1930, in Rockmart, Georgia. Her parents worked in cotton mills around the state, living in Monroe for a time while she...
Jessie Nell Christian
Aug 30, 2014
Jessie Nell Christian, of Porterdale, passed away August 30, 2014 at the age of 98. Mrs. Christian was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church and will be remembered as a loving mother who devoted her life to raising her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Fred Christian; daughter, Linda Christian Waters; son, Ronald...
Rita Ward White
Aug 25, 2014
Mrs. Rita Ward White, age 90, of Oxford, passed away Monday, August 25, at her home. Mrs. White was born October 18, 1923, in Statesboro, Georgia, and was the eldest daughter of Robert Lee and Florence Hendrix Ward. She grew up in a farming family in Bulloch County, Georgia, and was a graduate of Nevils High School. In 1943, she...
Louise Thomason
Aug 24, 2014
Louise Thomason of Covington, passed away August 24, 2014, at the age of 84. Ms. Thomason was an active member of New Life Praise Center, in Covington, and was a dedicated employee of Lithonia Lighting for 38 years. Following her work at Lithonia Lighting, she dedicated herself to caring for handicapped children. Ms. Thomason was a giving lady, and constantly...
Charles "Chic" Gilsten
Aug 21, 2014
Charles "Chic" Gilsten of Covington, passed away August 21, 2014, at the age of 71. Mr. Gilsten attended Miami Dade College, in Florida. Following his parents death, he operated the Monarch Wine Co., which they had founded in 1960, and was known for their King Cotton Peach Wine. Additionally, Mr. Gilsten worked for himself in commercial real estate. He enjoyed...
Mary Louise Hall
Aug 21, 2014
Mary Louise Hall, of Covington, passed away August 21, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. She was 64 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Hall loved her family and spending time with them. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and treated them as if they were her own. She loved to sing in the choir, travel,...
Betty Sue Wallace Christian
Aug 18, 2014
Betty Sue Wallace Christian of Covington, passed away August 18, 2014, at the age of 89. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington. Mrs. Christian was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed watching her sons play sports. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Christian; son, Greg Christian; and her parents,...
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