Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Jewel (Judy) Chapman
Apr 23, 2014
Jewel (Judy) Chapman, 88, of Social Circle, passed away April 23, 2014. Mrs. Chapman, one of eleven children, was born in Portland, Florida. She was a charter member of Parkwood Hills Baptist Church, in Decatur. She and her husband, James Chapman, were blessed with two daughters who she loved and cared for immensely. Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by...
Jean T. Dawkins Walton
Apr 21, 2014
Jean T. Dawkins Walton, 80, of Covington, passed away April 21, 2014. Mrs. Walton was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, and worked for the City of Covington Emergency Services as a dispatch operator. She enjoyed making churches out of plastic canvas, and was quite the athlete when she was younger. She was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Henry O. Lester
Apr 20, 2014
Henry O. Lester of Covington, passed away April 20, 2014, at the age of 82. He was a member of Highview Baptist Church, and was very active in the work of the church while he was able. He was an electrician, by trade, and enjoyed woodworking and watching the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Lester was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Jerry Odean Mcleroy
Apr 20, 2014
Jerry Odean McLeroy passed away April 20, 2014, at his home in Covington. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McLeroy loved spending time with his great-grandchildren, and especially enjoyed vacationing with them. He had 35 years of service with Lithonia Lighting. He was preceded in death by his first wife, LaRue McLeroy; granddaughter,...
Sarah E. Jones
Apr 18, 2014
Sarah E. Jones, 86, of Oxford, passed away April 18, 2014. Mrs. Jones had an overwhelming compassion for animals and wildlife. She loved her family dearly, and appreciated her time with them and her friend, Tom Pritchett. Mrs. Jones enjoyed attending social events with her daughter and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Debra J. Okun of Oxford; loving friend, Tom...
Sidney Lee Durden
Apr 17, 2014
Sidney Lee Durden of Covington, passed away April 17, 2014, at the age of 71. Mr. Durden worked for Lithonia Lighting for more than 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting coins, spending time with his grandkids, eating out and traveling when he was able. He cherished his time in God's Word. Mr. Durden was a loving and devoted husband,...
Deborah Taylor
Apr 14, 2014
Deborah Corley Taylor, of Covington, passed away April 14, 2014, at the age of 56. She enjoyed attending her sons' sporting events and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her adored grandchildren. She was a devoted employee of Gene Hyde Trucking for many years. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Liane Taylor, Joshua and...
Billy Reagin
Apr 10, 2014
Billy Reagin of Covington passed away April 10, 2014 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 62 years of age at the time of his death. Billy loved to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, going to motorcycle rallies, and was an avid Georgia fan. In addition, he loved playing softball, being...
Henry Drew Mcray
Apr 4, 2014
Henry Drew McRay, Jr. of Covington passed away April 4, 2014 at Landmark Hospital in Athens. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McRay was a retired U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years of service. He was a very patriotic and giving person who loved his family dearly, enjoyed going to the...
Chase Jeffrey Smith
Apr 1, 2014
Baby Boy Chase Jeffrey Smith, just 7 weeks old, passed away April 1, 2014. Baby Chase had the prettiest smile, and was loved dearly in his short time on earth. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Pat Ward; great-grandfather, James Carter; and great-grandfather, J.C. Smith. Survivors include his mommy and daddy, Brandy and David Smith of Oxford; grandparents,...
Amos Carl Hallford
Mar 30, 2014
Amos Carl Hallford, of Oxford, passed away March 30, 2014, at the age of 85. He was born February 2, 1929, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late George and Arlie Hallford. He was a hard worker having retired from the Keebler Bakery after 20 years of service. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed deep sea fishing and working on...
Arthur E. Norred,
Mar 27, 2014
Arthur E. Norred, Jr., of Oxford, passed away March 27, 2014, at the age of 67. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, but was stationed in Germany. Mr. Norred retired from AT&T after 30 years of dedicated service and was a member of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. He was a Georgia Bulldog fan and...
Yamile Matos
Mar 26, 2014
Yamile Matos of Covington passed away March 26, 2014. She was 48 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Matos was a quiet and caring person who loved the Lord and attending church. She loved her family and will be remembered as a wonderful wife and a fantastic mother. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Edward Donald Casey
Mar 25, 2014
Edward Casey of Mansfield passed away March 25, 2014 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 78 years of age at the time of his death. In his younger days, Mr. Casey was a volunteer fireman. He loved snow skiing, golfing, bird watching, collecting coins and watch fobs. He especially enjoyed napping. Survivors include his wife Holly Casey; daughters...
Kenneth Ray Ralston
Mar 24, 2014
Kenneth Ray Ralston, Sr., 56, of Covington, passed away March 24, 2014. Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He loved his family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Belle (Smith) Ralston. Survivors include his wife, Donna Ralston of Covington; daughters and son-in-law, Erica and Kevin Johnson of...
William H. Murdy
Mar 19, 2014
Dr. William H. Murdy, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Biology, Dean of Oxford College, Civic Leader, Environmental Steward Dr. William H. Murdy retired from Emory University in 1999 after forty years of dedicated service as a teacher/scholar in biology along with many other roles and responsibilities including Dean of Oxford College. Dr. Murdy, 85, died on March 19, 2014 of...
Dana Massey
Mar 18, 2014
Dana Massey, 38, of Newborn, passed away suddenly March 18, 2014. Dana lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping. She cherished her family, and was the glue that held everyone together. Above all, Dana loved her children unconditionally and would do anything for them. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Evelyn Parmer. Survivors...
Rose Eve Hoffman Davis
Mar 18, 2014
Mrs. Rose Eve Hoffman Davis, 92, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Covington, died March 18, 2014. Mrs. Davis was born November 7, 1921, to the late Anson E. and Annie Maude Hoffman in Eden, FL. She was a member of High Point Baptist Church, and lifelong resident of Covington, until 2008, when she moved to Rome after her husband died....
Helen Leone Paty Stamps
Mar 17, 2014
Helen Leone Paty Stamps, age 89¾, passed away March 17 as a result of complications following a fall. Helen attended Duke University for two years, transferring during WWII to Agnes Scott College, where she graduated in 1945. She served as a Navy Cadet Nurse in WWII for 16 months. Her father, Robert Morris Paty, Jr., MD, was Acting Dean of...
Gladys H. Kerbow
Mar 17, 2014
Gladys H. Kerbow went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17th. Mrs. Kerbow was born in Porterdale, Georgia, on June 9, 1928. She worked for a number of years for the Bibb Manufacturing Company in Porterdale, but then went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta where she had a distinguished career until her retirement....
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