Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Lee Ann Brown
Nov 15, 2013
Lee Ann Brown, of Covington, passed away November 15, 2013, at the age of 52. She was at home surrounded by her loving family after fighting a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Charles Brown of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonja and Denny Seif of Florence, SC, Stacey and Randy Wilson, Jamie Schlageter; granddaughter, Kinslee Wilson, all of Covington; mother,...
Donnie Spiva
Nov 14, 2013
Donnie Spiva, of Jackson, passed away November 14, 2013, at the age of 67. He enjoyed fishing, watching TV and cutting grass. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence G. Spiva and Sara Hazel McMillian. Survivors include his daughters, Wendy Howell of Jackson, Tammy Spiva of New Cumberland, West Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Brandi Spiva of...
Ira Timothy Capes
Nov 12, 2013
Ira Timothy Capes of Oxford passed away November 12, 2013 at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Tim Capes' memory to the church of your choice. A 1961 graduate of Newton County High School, he earned a Certificate in Microsoft Windows...
Nadine White Long
Nov 11, 2013
Nadine White Long of Porterdale passed away November 11, 2013 at Covington Manor Nursing Home. She was 82 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Long enjoyed sewing and reading. She was a member of Central Community Church in Covington and will be remembered as a devoted wife, aunt, and friend to many. Mrs. Long was preceded...
Mary A. Burch
Nov 11, 2013
Mary A. Burch of Covington, passed away November 11, 2013, at the age of 92. Mrs. Burch was a choir member and longtime Sunday School teacher at both Porterdale and Oxford Baptist churches. She was a very Godly woman that loved the Lord, and was involved in the homebound ministry visiting the shut-in's. Mrs. Burch enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, reading,...
Nancy Ann Bennett
Nov 9, 2013
Nancy Ann Bennett, of Social Circle, passed away on November 9, 2013, at the age of 71. She was a devoted mother who loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, Baxter Bennett; parents, Henry and Mary Rowell; sister, Linda Gail Cook. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Sonya and Steve Bridges,...
Evelyn Corinthia Daniel
Nov 8, 2013
Evelyn Corinthia Daniel of Monticello, passed away November 8, 2013, at the age of 77. She enjoyed reading, traveling to the beach, meeting new people and going to the casino. She loved her family, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Daniel; her mother, Katherine Alliston; and...
Mary Bowie Whittaker
Nov 8, 2013
Mary Bowie Whittaker of Covington, passed away on November 8, 2013. She was born February 5, 1932, in Manchester, Georgia, to Roy E. and Odessa Davis Bowie. She graduated from Porterdale High School Class of 1949, and was also a graduate of Crawford W. Long School of Nursing. Ms. Whittaker worked as a surgical nurse at Georgia Baptist Hospital and...
Betty Jean Denton
Nov 8, 2013
Betty Jean Denton, of Covington, passed away on November 9, 2013, at the age of 86. She was a dedicated mother who cherished her family. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Denton was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Doyle Denton; parents, Mary and Floyd Beard; brothers, Floyd Beard, Jr., Robert James Beard. Survivors include...
Martha K. Hewell
Nov 8, 2013
Martha K. Hewell, of Social Circle, passed away on November 8, 2013, at the age of 84. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church where she served as leader of the nursery department for many years. She loved to bowl and watch old game shows, but most of all she loved to watch her grandchildren play baseball and...
C.F. Henderson
Nov 7, 2013
C.F. Henderson, of Covington, passed away on November 7, 2013, at the age of 91. Mr. Henderson was employed by Firestone Tires in Covington for 17 years, and operated Henderson's Phillips 66 Station for many years. After selling his gas station, he worked for Almon Construction Company. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church where his son, Rev. Harold...
Minnetta Nelms
Nov 6, 2013
Minnetta Nelms of Covington, passed away November 6, 2013, at the age of 78. Mrs. Nelms taught at Cousins Middle School for more than 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and fishing. Mrs. Nelms loved her family dearly, and cherished her time with each of them. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Russell and Keely Nelms, Kevin Nelms; grandchildren,...
Betty Jean Mathis
Nov 5, 2013
Betty Jean "BJ" Mathis, 58, of Covington, passed away November 5, 2013. Betty Jean worked for Waffle House for more than 22 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Joel Draper; and her sister, Earline Faulkner. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Tangila and Ted Bowers, Daisy and Jody Harrison, all of Acworth; son, Charles Henderson of...
Patricia Morrow Martin
Nov 4, 2013
Patricia Morrow Martin of Covington, passed away November 4, 2013, at the age of 83. She was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church, in Porterdale, and she enjoyed spending time with her friends. Ms. Martin was preceded in death by her son, Herschel Stokes; parents, Joseph and Ruby (Morris) Morrow; sister, Lois Armistead; and her brothers, Jack...
John F. Hogan
Nov 4, 2013
John F. Hogan of Social Circle, passed away November 4, 2013, at the age of 86. Mr. Hogan was a lifelong resident of Walton County, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, in Social Circle. In addition, he was a member of Dawson Masonic Lodge # 68, also in Social Circle. He retired from the U.S. Department of...
James Douglas Ivey
Nov 3, 2013
James Douglas Ivey of Oxford, passed away November 3, 2013, at the age of 55. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening. Mr. Ivey also enjoyed photography and traveling, especially to the mountains. Survivors include his loving wife, Connie Ivey; daughters, Amy Lynn Ivey and Lesley Jean Ivey;...
Barbara Miller Samples
Oct 31, 2013
Barbara Miller Samples, 78, of Covington, passed away October 31, 2013. She was a former member of Lakewood Heights Baptist Church, in Atlanta. In 1972, Mrs. Samples moved her membership to the First Baptist Church, in Covington, where she taught Sunday School and attended the Lamp Bearers Sunday School Class. Her family was her priority, and while her children were...
Thomas "Td" Bunn
Oct 30, 2013
Thomas "TD" Bunn, 57, of Covington, died October 30, 2013. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at his hunting club, and being around his family and friends. TD was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda (Herrington) Bunn. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Bunn; daughter, Tracy Faulkner of Oxford; granddaughters, Tiffany Faulkner, Brittany Faulkner, Madison Faulkner; great-grandchildren, Jayda Pritchett and Landon...
Mildred Rebecca Robinson
Oct 29, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Rebecca Robinson of Covington, passed away October 29, 2013, at the age of 76. Mrs. Robinson was a people person and had a very nurturing personality. She enjoyed shopping, and loved working in the yard taking care of her flowers. She was loved, and will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Robinson,...
James "Jim" Dial
Oct 25, 2013
James "Jim" Dial, of Covington, passed away October 25, 2013, at the age of 50. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington where he enjoyed passing out bulletins at his special door. Jim loved his family and church family dearly. He was the first special education student to graduate from Newton County High School, and he...
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