Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Major Venon "Vic" (Ret.) Ison
Jan 13, 2014
Major Venon Harrison (Vic) Ison, Retired, of Covington passed away at the age of 90 on January 13, 2014. Major Ison was born on November 19, 1923 in Cumberland, Kentucky. He is the son of the late Nick and Jane Ison. Major Ison joined the United States Marine Corps in 1940 at the age of 17. He fought his way...
Mamie Collins
Jan 12, 2014
Mamie Collins of Covington, passed away January 12, 2014, at the age of 75. Mrs. Collins had a caring heart, always wanted to help others, and made sure to tell those closest to her just how much she loved them. She was an amazing woman, with the will to fight, and courageously fought two battles with cancer and a long...
Linnette Louise Thorpe
Jan 12, 2014
Linnette Louise Thorpe, age 87, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was a member of the Riverside Nursing Home Redhatters and Good Hope Baptist Church in Covington. Mrs. Thorpe was a Licensed Evangelist and achieved being the first kindergarten teacher in Charlestown-St. Mary, Jamaica. She was an Allied Health Careers Graduate and completed the Home Attendant Training...
Betty J. Mallett
Jan 10, 2014
Betty J. Mallett, of Covington, passed away on January 10, 2014, at the age of 82. A homemaker and mother of three, she loved her family dearly. She volunteered with the Hospital Axillary and was involved with the Women's Club and PTA. She enjoyed amateur art and gardening. Mrs. Mallett was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and...
Elizabeth A. Crenshaw-Brown
Jan 10, 2014
Elizabeth A. Crenshaw-Brown, of Monticello, passed away on January 10, 2014, at the age of 84. She retired from Foote Davies Printing Company after 30 years of service. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her family while camping, traveling and especially during the holidays. Mrs. Brown...
Rafael Menchaca
Jan 8, 2014
Rafael Menchaca, age 39, of Covington, passed away January 8, 2014. Rafael was proud of his heritage, and he loved spending time with his family - especially his children. He loved everything he did, and was always in a good mood, playing jokes and making everyone laugh. He enjoyed listening to music, riding horses, and going to his son, Ricardo's,...
Louann Mcgregor Crowe
Jan 1, 2014
LouAnn McGregor Crowe of Covington passed away January 1, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. She was 74 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Crowe enjoyed painting and drawing, crocheting, spending time outside and with her beloved, Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransford and Louise McGregor. Mrs. Crowe is survived by her husband,...
Ximena Coady
Jan 1, 2014
Ximena Coady of Covington passed away January 1, 2014, at the age of 89. Mrs. Coady enjoyed being outdoors and working in her garden. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed cooking and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Coady; and her parents, Ed Andrew and Clara Belle (Mason) Stokes. Survivors include...
Irene Alvera Siegel
Dec 31, 2013
Irene Alvera Siegel, 95, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2013, at The Newton Medical Center in Covington, Georgia, with her daughter, Linda, by her side. Irene was born July 5, 1918, in Casella, Ohio, to Henry and Anna Ahrens-Strukamp. She was married to the late Nicholas Siegel and had 8 children. Longtime resident of Brighton, Michigan, and owner of...
Harold Lunsford
Dec 30, 2013
Harold Lunsford of Covington, passed away December 30, 2013, at the age of 92. Mr. Lunsford was born, in Crawfordville, November 26, 1921. He served his country honorably, in the Navy, during World War II. In 1953, he met and married, Frances Harris. Mr. Lunsford worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for years, and retired in 1979. He was...
Lynn Ellington
Dec 29, 2013
Lynn Ellington of Conyers, passed away December 29, 2013, at the age of 60. Lynn enjoyed life, brought joy to those who knew her, and loved everyone who crossed her path. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Uvah (Hood) Ellington. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl E. and Tom Jones of Crossville, TN; nephew, Justin...
Stephanie Erica Martin
Dec 29, 2013
Stephanie Erica Martin, daughter of Steve and Helen Martin of Covington, passed away December 29, 2013. She was 43 years of age at the time of her death. The family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date.
William Scott Carpenter
Dec 28, 2013
William "Scott" Carpenter, of Covington, passed away December 28, 2013, at the age of 51. He enjoyed working out and was an avid hunter and sportsman. A horse racing fan, he never missed a Derby in 24 years. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was preceded in death...
Michael Eric Bowden
Dec 28, 2013
Michael Bowden of Social Circle, passed away December 28, 2013, at Newton Medical Center. He was 41 years of age at the time of his death. Michael loved watching the vegetables in his garden grow, music, and meeting people. Most of all, he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Howard Bowden. Survivors include his...
Michael Keith Durden
Dec 28, 2013
Michael Keith Durden, of Porterdale, passed away December 28, 2013, at the age of 55. He worked for D & W Air Flow and enjoyed fishing, hunting, running dogs, and cooking. Mr. Durden was preceded in death by his father, Carlton Eugene Durden, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Durden of Porterdale; wife, Margarite Sue Durden also of Porterdale;...
Thomas "Tom" M. Joseph,
Dec 25, 2013
Thomas "Tom" M. Joseph, Sr., of Covington, passed peacefully in the arms of his wife, Diana, December 25, 2013, at the age of 66. A people person, he owned and operated DJ Package Store where he loved talking to and meeting new people. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed fishing with his best friend, Ed...
Theron Mitchell
Dec 24, 2013
Theron Mitchell, of Conyers, passed away December 24, 2013, at the age of 85. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending Journey Baptist Church, eating out, watching football and baseball, and riding around on dirt roads. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Mitchell; parents, Willie and Lucy (Ricks) Mitchell, sister, Inez...
Gary Walker
Dec 24, 2013
Gary Walker, 77, of Covington, passed away December 24, 2013. In 1953, Mr. Walker started Walker Transmission, Inc., in Atlanta, and had five shops operating at one time. He was a hardworking man, and had an incredible work ethic when running his business. Mr. Walker enjoyed watching sports and was always willing to help anyone he could. He was preceded...
Ronald Franklin Berry
Dec 24, 2013
Ronald Franklin Berry of Monticello, passed away December 24, 2013, at the age of 77. Mr. Berry collected and restored antique outboard motors and boats, and enjoyed DIY projects. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Berry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Franklin...
Birdie Louise Watson
Dec 24, 2013
Birdie Louise Watson, of Covington, passed away December 24, 2013, at the age of 82. She loved playing Bingo at Kroger and eating at Chick-Fil-A. She enjoyed traveling with the Porterdale Women's club and attending church at Christ Cornerstone Church. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Watson; parents, Ira and Maudie Parkes; sister, Betty Allgood; brothers,...
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