Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Talitha Breed Ozley
Jun 2, 2014
Talitha Breed Ozley, wife of Rev. John Ozley, left this life to be with the Lord on June 2 at 2:15 PM while in hospice care at home. She was a devoted wife of 65 years, and served with "Preacher John" in various pastoral assignments across North Georgia, the most years of which were in Cherokee and Newton Counties. As...
Gene Burgess Brown
May 31, 2014
Gene Burgess Brown, 85, of Covington, passed away May 31, 2014. He was born February 18, 1929, in Decatur, GA, to the late Paul and Myrtice Brown. Mr. Brown proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. After retiring from Kraft Foods, he was self-employed for many years. Preceding him in death were his wife, Carolyn;...
Robert Harrison Cantrell, Sr.
May 28, 2014
Robert Harrison Cantrell, Sr., "Harry", 81, of Covington, passed away May 28, 2014. TSgt Cantrell proudly served his country during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1993. As a young man, Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and playing softball. In addition, he enjoyed...
Alex Hunter
May 26, 2014
Alex Hunter, of Covington, passed away May 26, 2014, at the age of 21. Alex was funny, kind-hearted, and everybody's best friend. His contagious smile will be missed by everyone who knew him. Alex is survived by his mother, Kristie Hunter; father, Darrell Hunter; brothers and sisters, Chris Hunter, Silina Hunter, Gabby Hunter, Sabrina Hunter, Morgan Hunter, Daniel Hunter; maternal...
Bill Scoggins
May 26, 2014
Bill Scoggins of Porterdale, passed away May 26, 2014, at the age of 79. SSgt. Scoggins, a United States Air Force Navigator, served his country proudly between the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served four years on active duty, and eight additional years, on reserve duty, at Dobbins Air Force Base. He retired, in 2012, from DeKalb County...
Audra Wilbanks
May 26, 2014
Audra Wilbanks of Conyers, passed away May 26, 2014, at the age of 66. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, flower gardening, fishing, camping and attending the Indian festivals. Mrs. Wilbanks cherished her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilbanks; and her parents, James and...
Norma Cheek
May 19, 2014
Norma Cheek of Covington, passed away May 19, 2014, at the age of 77. Ms. Cheek was a social person who enjoyed spending time with her friends and going out to eat. In addition, she liked to watch TV. She will be loved and missed by her family and friends. Ms. Cheek was preceded in death by her son, Ralph...
Jerry H. Norton,
May 19, 2014
Jerry H. Norton, Sr., of Oxford, passed away May 19, 2014, at the age of 71. Mr. Norton worked as an automobile technician, for Ford, for more than 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, watching NASCAR and repairing cars. He cherished his family, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by his son, Jerry...
Betty Ann Gordon
May 17, 2014
Betty Ann Gordon of Covington, passed away May 17, 2014, at the age of 68. Betty Ann enjoyed playing scrabble, and as a young adult, she enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time in God's Word and cherished her family dearly. Betty Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Theoria (Brown) Gordon; and brother, Lorenzo Gordon. Survivors include her son...
Lillie Rose Smith
May 14, 2014
Lillie Rose Smith, of Mansfield, passed away May 14, 2014. She was 76 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Smith enjoyed fishing, playing games on her iPad, going to the mountains, and spending time by the campfire when she went camping. But most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. Mrs. Smith...
Thomas William Turner
May 11, 2014
Thomas W. Turner, of Oxford, passed away May 11, 2014, at the age of 76. Mr. Turner loved fishing and time he spent on his beloved Oneida Lake. He retired after 38 years of service with Welch Allyn and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by...
Allen Baxley Mallett,
May 9, 2014
Allen Baxley Mallett, Sr., age 89, of Covington, passed away May 9, 2014. A decorated WWII veteran, he was a survivor of The Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Mr. Baxley was an insurance executive with 25 years of service to Aetna Casualty and later started his own successful insurance agency in Stuart,...
William "Bill" Alfred Cocchi
May 9, 2014
William "Bill" Alfred Cocchi, Sr., of Mansfield, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 84. Mr. Cocchi loved this town he called home, and dedicated 19 years serving as their mayor. He was a member of Gaithers United Methodist Church, and worked for Continental Can Co. for 36 years. He loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting and...
Paul Austin
May 9, 2014
Paul Austin of Madison, passed away May 9, 2014, at the age of 75. Mr. Austin enjoyed being outdoors and auto racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death were his parents, Louis Edgar and Mamie Rebecca (Atkinson) Austin; two sisters...
Deborah Dyle
May 7, 2014
Deborah Dyle of Oxford, passed away May 7, 2014 at 63 years of age. Mrs. Dyle enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii and out West. She also enjoyed working on genealogy and making baby blankets. Mrs. Dyle loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hasting and Hazel Nona (Brown) Gomillion. Survivors...
Catherine D. Adams
May 4, 2014
Catherine D. Adams, 89, of Covington, passed away May 4, 2014. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Covington, for 58 years, where she faithfully attended the Joy Bearers Sunday School class. In addition, Mrs. Adams was a member of the local American Legion Post 32. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, and cooking for her...
William L. Dobbs
May 4, 2014
Dr. William L. Dobbs, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away May 4, 2014, at the age of 88. Dr. Dobbs was born in Blount County, Alabama, August 20, 1925, and moved to Covington in 1932. After graduating from Covington High School in 1942, he attended Emory at Oxford before continuing his education at Auburn University. Dr. Dobbs was a...
Steven L. Russell
May 3, 2014
Steven L. Russell of Conyers passed away May 3, 2014 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was 65 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Russell, a graduate of Georgia State University, enjoyed watching comedies, and loved his western movies. He arranged and composed music, and was part of a traveling orchestra. He will be remembered as loving...
Rachel Garner Thomas
Apr 30, 2014
Rachel Garner Thomas of Covington, formerly of East Point, passed away April 30, 2014 at the age of 92. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in East Point. She had a very sweet spirit and will be remembered as a great caretaker of her family. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. Thomas; parents,...
Julia Helen Farmer Roberts
Apr 27, 2014
Julia Helen Farmer Roberts of Covington, passed away April 27, 2014, at Rockdale Medical Center. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Roberts enjoyed quilting, eating out, Chick-fil-A Icedreams, and going to the beauty shop. She was always on the move, and will be remembered as being very strong-willed and strong-minded. But most of...
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