Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Opal M. Goins
Aug 22, 2013
Opal M. Goins of Monticello, passed away August 22, 2013, at the age of 93. Mrs. Goins was a lifelong resident of Newton County and faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church for 58 years. In addition, she was involved with the Lillian Everette Circle of FUMC and the FUMC over 50 club. She was loved, and will be...
Walter Byron Fuller
Aug 22, 2013
Walter Byron Fuller, of Covington, passed away August 22, 2013, at the age of 59. Mr. Fuller loved life and spending time with his family. He also loved his dog, Buddy. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and watching NASCAR. Mr. Fuller was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Sue Fuller; parents, Obie and Ollie (Teal) Fuller; mother, Mary Margaret Fuller;...
Sammy Moss
Aug 20, 2013
Sammy Moss, 82, of Covington, passed away August 20, 2013. Sammy was a dedicated employee of Southern Bell, for 31 years, before retiring at the age of 51. He was a faithful member and deacon of Porterdale Baptist Church, and was always willing to do anything the church needed of him. He always stayed busy around the house, and especially...
Martha Annette Shannon
Aug 20, 2013
Martha Annette Shannon of Covington passed away August 20, 2013. She was 88 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Shannon enjoyed gardening, her flowers, shopping, and going out to eat. She loved her family and reading her Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.J. Shannon; granddaughter, Lisa Gail Stone; grandson, Chris Shannon; and...
Mary M. Mann
Aug 20, 2013
Mary M. Mann, 77, of Porterdale, passed away August 20, 2013. She was a loving mother who worked in her home and raised her family to always trust in God. She loved going to church, singing, and teaching young women about the Bible. Mrs. Mann was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and drawing. She was preceded in death...
Jerry Hagan
Aug 18, 2013
Jerry Hagan, 67, of Mansfield, GA, passed away August 18, 2013, after his battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Pittsburg, PA, however he grew up all over the country as a "military brat", due to his father's Air Force career. At one time, Jerry counted over 20 schools he attended while growing up. He was a veteran of the...
Hazel B. Mcclure
Aug 18, 2013
Hazel B. McClure, of Covington, GA, beloved wife of Murray McClure, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the age of 88. Mrs. McClure enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, quilting blankets for newborn babies, reading, and writing poems. She even had one book printed titled, "The Three Brooms". She loved her family and friends...
Robert C. Bell
Aug 18, 2013
Robert C. Bell of Covington, passed away August 18, 2013, at the age of 96. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army proudly serving his country during World War II, and faithful member of Canaan Baptist Church. He was a man who loved God, as demonstrated as a deacon and his love and faithfulness to go on church visitation....
Luther "Junebug" Mccart
Aug 16, 2013
Luther "Junebug" McCart, of Porterdale, passed away August 16, 2013, at the age of 67. He and his wife owned and operated McCart Shell for 17 years. Junebug was a great story teller and practical joker. He was a very generous person and was loved by all of Newton County. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He...
Ruby Dell Crawley
Aug 15, 2013
Ruby Dell Crawley of Covington, passed away August 15, 2013, at the age of 88. She was a longtime, loyal member of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington. She loved her church, and served in many different capacities and was active in various groups. She was a member and past President of the Pilot Club, and enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening, making...
Jenny Walden
Aug 12, 2013
Jenny Walden of Loganville passed away August 12, 2013, at her home in Loganville. She was 56 years of age at the time of her death. Jenny loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl, Jr. and Patsy Ann (Crin) Blackstock. Survivors include her daughters...
Katherine (Kat) Durham
Aug 11, 2013
Katherine (Kat) Durham of Mansfield passed away August 11, 2013, at Newton Medical Center. She was 66 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Durham was a resident of Tucker, prior to moving to Mansfield 15 years ago. She was a member of Beverly Road Seventh Day Adventist in Atlanta. Her main interest was her family,...
Harold "Hobo" Rivers, Sr.
Aug 10, 2013
Harold "Hobo" Rivers, Sr., of Monticello, passed away August 10, 2013, at Grady Health Care in Atlanta. He was 66 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Rivers loved hunting, camping, motorcycles, and his dogs, Whisker and Bella. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus and never met a stranger. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father,...
Tommy Brand
Aug 10, 2013
Tommy Brand of Covington, passed away August 10, 2013, at the age of 43. Tommy enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and playing video games with the kids. He was loved, and will forever be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Rhonda (Ricks) Brand; daughters, Ashley Brand, Chelcie Jackson; sons, Matthew...
Jacqueline Hamby Whitcher Johnson
Aug 9, 2013
Jacqueline Hamby Whitcher Johnson died peacefully in her sleep at the Retreat in Monticello on August 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Emily Hamby, late husband, Jim Whitcher, and late husband, Philip E. Johnson, Sr. Jackie grew up in rural Newton County in the Alcovy area. As a student, she began work at the...
Frances Ann Chase Straight
Aug 8, 2013
Frances Ann Chase Straight, 92, of Social Circle, GA, passed away August 8, 2013, at Abbey Hospice. Mrs. Straight was born in Lucy, TN, to the late James and Fanny (George) Chase. She attended the University of Mississippi, graduated from Vanderbilt University, and later returned to graduate school at age 60 to pursue studies in Christian Counseling at Columbia International...
Doris Johnson
Aug 7, 2013
Mrs. Terrell (Doris) Johnson of Covington, passed away August 7, 2013, at the age of 89. She was a member of Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson always enjoyed frequenting Mamie's Kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Terrell W. Johnson; grandson, Chris Campbell; and her parents, Claude and Emma (Mills) Polk. Survivors include her...
Denny Brian Maddox
Aug 6, 2013
Denny Brian Maddox of Conyers, passed away August 6, 2013, at the age of 41. Denny was a loving and devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing golf and cheering on his Georgia Bulldogs. But above all he cherished spending time with his daughter, Reanna. Denny was preceded in death by his...
Alton Kenneth Bruce
Aug 4, 2013
Alton Kenneth Bruce, of Covington, GA, entered into his Heavenly home, Sunday morning August 4, 2013, after a brief stay at Abbey Hospice. He was 90. Mr. Bruce raised his family with his beloved wife, the late Jeanine Scott Bruce, in Avondale Estates, GA and worked in his land development and construction business in the Atlanta area. Later they moved...
Vivian P. White
Aug 1, 2013
Vivian P. White of Covington, passed away August 1, 2013, at the age of 85. Mrs. White was born August 8, 1927, in Jackson, GA, to the late Walthal and Vernita (Kitchens) Pope. She and her husband, Lewis B. White, married October 18, 1947, and the two of them then moved to Covington. Mrs. White was a dedicated member of...
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