Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Susan Clegg
Mar 17, 2014
Susan Clegg, 62, of McDonough, passed away March 17, 2014. She enjoyed knitting and gardening, was an excellent cook, and loved all types of animals. Memaw, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, was cherished by her family and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Glenn Clegg; daughter, Ashley Clegg, both of McDonough; son...
Janie Corry Martin
Mar 16, 2014
Janie Corry Martin of Atlanta, born and raised in Covington, died March 16, 2014, at the age of 96. She attended Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Mrs. Martin taught first grade, for the Atlanta Public School System, for nearly 40 years. She cherished her family, and mastered the dual role of mother...
Carol Barfield
Mar 14, 2014
Carol Barfield, of Covington, passed away March 14, 2014, at the age of 73. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking. She had a special place in her heart for children. Mrs. Barfield was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Barfield; sisters, Lois Allison and Leah Tucker. Survivors include her son, Joey Billy Barfield of Newborn;...
Charles Thomas "Chuck" Cartledge
Mar 14, 2014
Charles Thomas "Chuck" Cartledge, of Covington, passed away March 14, 2014, at the age of 52. He was an Elvis fanatic and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gambling. He loved spending time with his family and traveling. Chuck was preceded in death by his brother, James Aaron Bell. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Evelyn Bell of Covington; sister and brother-in-law,...
Richard Brandon (R.B. Or Ricky) Killam
Mar 13, 2014
Richard Brandon Killam (R.B. or Ricky) went to be with our Lord and with family who have gone before him on March 13, 2014. An avid hunter and fisherman, R.B. loved living on the lake and spending time with his family and friends. The family is happy to say he came to know our Lord and Savior in his last...
Jeff H. (Mutt) Hiott,
Mar 13, 2014
Mr. Jeff H. "Mutt" Hiott, Jr. of Mansfield, passed away March 13, 2014, at the age of 89. He was the owner of Auto Battery & Ignition Co. in Atlanta where, until a few weeks ago, he had worked since he was 13 years old. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Mr. Mutt was raised...
Ruth A. Wilson
Mar 13, 2014
Ruth A. Wilson, of Covington, passed away March 13, 2014, at the age of 90. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson always put others needs ahead of her own, and she was the rock that held her family together. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time outside...
Lester Gill
Mar 11, 2014
Lester Gill of Porterdale, passed away March 11, 2014, at the age of 64. Lester enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping. He was a devoted father and grandfather, loved his family dearly, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tootsie (Wynn) Gill; and his brother, Jerry Robin Gill. Survivors include...
Baby Boy Clay Adam Bishop, Iii
Mar 11, 2014
Baby Boy, Clay Adam Bishop, III, passed away March 11, 2014, at just four days old. Adam brought a lot of people together in a short period of time. He touched many lives and will be missed by those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his Pepaw, Scotty May, Sr. Survivors include his mommy and daddy, Brittany...
James Thomas "Tommy" Gardner
Mar 10, 2014
James Thomas "Tommy" Gardner, age 78, of Covington, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Mr. Gardner was a union carpenter by trade, and he enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. He cherished his family, and loved taking care of his sons. Survivors include his wife, Vickie M. Gardner; sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Gardner and Cris Locke of Orange City, FL, Ronald...
Keith Grimes
Mar 9, 2014
Keith Grimes of Covington passed away March 9, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He was 29 years of age at the time of his death. Keith loved talking on the phone and watching television, especially COPS and wrestling. He also enjoyed patrolling the neighborhood in his wheelchair. Survivors include his mother, Cindy Warren; father, Ricky Grimes, both of Covington; second...
Harold Lee Stapp,
Mar 8, 2014
Harold Lee Stapp, Sr., 61, of Porterdale, passed away March 8, 2014, at Newton Medical Center. Mr. Stapp was a faithful member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church in Porterdale. He enjoyed playing softball, and will be remembered as a hard worker. Mr. Stapp was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Sara Frances (Loyd) Stapp. Survivors...
Clara Gaynell Doggett
Mar 8, 2014
Clara Gaynell Doggett, of Covington, passed away March 8, 2014, at the age of 94. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking, shopping, exploring and spending time with them during the holidays. She also loved her two dogs that were her constant companions. Mrs. Doggett was a wonderful Christian woman and a great example to other Christian women. She...
John C. Cheek
Mar 8, 2014
John C. Cheek, Jr. (Johnny), of Conyers, passed away March 8, 2014, at the age of 66. He was a devoted husband, daddy, brother, uncle and friend to many. He loved working with numbers as a Certified Public Accountant and enjoyed going to the mountains and watching Kentucky Basketball. He also loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Mr....
Larry Leon Harrington
Mar 7, 2014
Larry Leon Harrington, of Covington, passed away on March 7, 2014, at the age of 59. He was born on September 4, 1954, to Helen T. Harrington and Leon Troy Harrington at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Larry is survived by Barbara Burdette; mother, Helen Harrington; sister, Wanda Wortham; brother-in-law, Chris Wortham; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral...
Gene Walters
Mar 5, 2014
Gene Walters, 70, of Conyers, passed away March 5, 2014. As owner of Gene Walters Attorney at Law, in Lithonia, he practiced law for more than 40 years, and also owned several restaurants in the Lithonia area. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, studying history, and assisting with the Wounded Warrior Project and Toys for Tots. Gene was a devoted husband,...
Teresa Jane Byrd
Mar 3, 2014
Teresa Jane Byrd of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 63. She loved visiting and keeping in touch with her family and friends. In addition, she enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling. Teresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, and will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was...
Joseph Lawrence Stephens
Mar 3, 2014
Joseph Lawrence Stephens, Sr., 90, of Oxford, Ga., passed away on March 3, 2014 in Conyers, Ga. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 15, 1923, and graduated from Jefferson High School. He received his wings and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the USAAC in 1944 and retired from the USAF after 27 years active and reserve service....
Carlene Echols
Mar 3, 2014
Carlene Echols of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 66. Carlene was a faithful member of Newton Baptist Church. She collected porcelain dolls, and loved to laugh, have a good time and joke around with her family and friends. Carlene cherished her family, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was...
Charles Randall Womack
Mar 3, 2014
Charles Randall Womack of Covington, passed away March 3, 2014, at the age of 67. He enjoyed reading and traveling to Cherokee. Charles was a loving and devoted daddy, grandpapa, brother, uncle and friend to many, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Corrie and Bessie Mae (Crowe)...
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