Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Richard A. Branham
Feb 7, 2013
Richard A. Branham, Sr. age 87 of Mount Dora, FL, passed away February 7, 2013. He was born October 31, 1925 in Atlanta, GA to Verlyn and Frances Branham. Mr. Branham was a Korean Conflict and WWII Navy Veteran. He was a very active life member of both Sons of Confederate Veterans Jacob Summerlin Camp 1516 and B.P.O.E. Orlando and...
Robert Eugene Hildebrandt
Feb 5, 2013
Robert Eugene Hildebrandt passed away February 5, 2013 at his home in Oxford. He was 64 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Hildebrandt enjoyed traveling, home remodeling, gardening and working on old cars. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, special friend to Dorothy Hewell, and a friend to many. Mr. Hildebrandt was preceded in...
Arnold Hyde
Feb 5, 2013
Arnold Hyde of Monticello passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 83. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an Elementary School Principal for the Atlanta Public School System for 30 + years. Mr. Hyde was a church pianist at many churches, most recently, Turner United Methodist Church in...
Peggy Berry Wells
Feb 5, 2013
Peggy Berry Wells was born December 19, 1931 and died February 5, 2013. A native of Covingon, GA, Peggy was the daughter of the late John L. and Lennie K. Berry also lifetime residents of Covington, GA. A graduate of Georgia State College for Women, now known as Georgia College and State University, Peggy spent her life caring for her...
Joseph M. Isom
Feb 4, 2013
Joseph M. Isom was born January 29, 1923 and died February 4, 2013. A native of Taft, Lincoln County, Tennessee, Mr. Isom was the son of the late Athol Isom and Mildred Commons Isom. A graduate of Blanche High School, Lincoln County, TN, he was a Georgia resident since 1961, in Newton County since 1978. With two sons he started...
Nickolas David Ries
Feb 4, 2013
Access RoadNickolas David Ries, age 6, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at his home. Nickolas will be remembered as a special boy, and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving parents, David and Kristina Ries; brother, Cameron Allen; sister, Brianna Ries; paternal grandmother, Frieda Ries; maternal grandparents, Pam Montgomery and Shannon Black;...
Joyce M. Wright
Feb 3, 2013
Access RoadJoyce M. Wright of Covington, passed away February 3, 2013, at the age of 70. Mrs. Wright enjoyed camping, art, especially drawings, and watching Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburg Steelers football. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Margrette (Kish) Baker. Survivors include her husband,...
Clara Dunevent
Feb 1, 2013
Access RoadClara Dunevent, of Porterdale, passed away on February 1, 2013, at the age of 82. Mrs. Dunevent retired from Covington Molding after 25 years of service. She loved her family and enjoyed preparing meals and having them over on holidays. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and listening to gospel music. Mrs. Dunevent was preceded in death by her parents,...
Doris Evelyn Byrd
Feb 1, 2013
Doris Evelyn Byrd of Covington passed away February 1, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. She was 82 years of age at the time of her death. Evelyn was a longtime member of Almon Baptist Church and loved flowers and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Susie Dire; husband, Wilbur Byrd; and son, Scott Byrd....
Ted Eugene Mcmillan,
Jan 29, 2013
Access RoadTed Eugene McMillan, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 29, 2013, at the age of 81. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and worked for Savannah River Plant, for 15 years. He and his brother, Bobby, owned and operated the Clover Farm Supermarket, in Savannah. In addition, Ted owned the following restaurants: Wishbone Fried Chicken in...
George L. Baker
Jan 28, 2013
George L. Baker of Covington, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at the age of 71. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, watching the news, and one of his favorite hobbies was betting on the horses. Mr. Baker also loved to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Baker, and mother, Claris...
Thomas Q. Ciancuielli
Jan 28, 2013
Thomas Q. Ciancuielli "Tom Ciani" of Covington passed away January 28, 2013 at the age of 63. Tom is survived by his daughter, Carol Ann Ciancuielli; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Megan Ciancuielli, Joseph and Roseann Ciancuielli, Christopher and Giovanna Ciancuielli; grandchildren, Luke, Carson, Bryce, Adrianna, Sophia and Gianna Ciancuielli; sisters, Madeline Romano and Joan Pisano. Funeral services for Tom...
Jewell Martin
Jan 27, 2013
Access RoadJewell Martin, of Lilburn, passed away on January 27, 2013, at the age of 79. She retired from Southern Bell after more than 42 years of service. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Georgia on June 9, 1974 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker for 6 years. Mr. and Mrs....
Margie Hendrick
Jan 26, 2013
Access Road Margie Hendrick, of Monroe, passed away on January 26, 2013, at the age of 72. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed cooking and traveling to the beach and mountains. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Ray and Frances (Hutchinson) Porter. Survivors include her husband, George Grey...
Helen G. Peterson
Jan 25, 2013
Helen G. Peterson, of Covington and Dunwoody, passed away on January 25, 2013 at the age of 98. Mrs. Peterson worked in retail sales for Davidson's Department store and eventually became a Certified Nursing Assistant and an Ombudsman for area nursing homes. She enjoyed flower gardening and was happily married for 40 years to A. Charles Peterson, who predeceased her. ...
Randy S. Banks
Jan 23, 2013
Randy S. Banks, of Covington, passed away on January 23, 2013, at the age of 49. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha Banks; sister, Deborah Ann Banks; and brothers, William Boyd Banks, Bob Banks, and Tim Banks. Survivors include his...
Andrew "Jack" Walden
Jan 22, 2013
Access RoadAndrew "Jack" Walden of Covington, passed away January 22, 2013, at the age of 84. He was a dedicated father, devoted husband, and loving caretaker to his wife, Leola. Jack loved his family, and enjoyed singing with his wife. He loved flowers, animals, and spending time on his computer. Jack was a retired mail carrier, and a veteran of...
Gloria Faith Diggory
Jan 22, 2013
Access RoadGloria Faith Diggory of Covington, passed away January 22, 2013, at the age of 81. She enjoyed cooking, picnicking with her husband, and rose gardening. Mrs. Diggory loved traveling across the United States, with her husband, in their motorhome. She was a member of First Baptist Church, in Conyers, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Lurline Teagle
Jan 21, 2013
Access RoadLurline Teagle, 85, of Cartersville, GA, quietly passed away January 21, 2013, at her son's home, in Bozeman, MT. Mrs. Teagle was born in Monroe County, GA, to the late Charles Paul and Lucille (Wise) Freeman. She was a 1944 graduate of Mary Person High School, in Forsyth, retired from Atlanta Stove Works, in Atlanta, and was a member...
Kathy Nesbitt Hill
Jan 20, 2013
Access RoadKathy Nesbitt Hill of Covington, died January 20, 2013, at the age of 52. Kathy trained horses, at Breedlove Farms, for the last 15 years. She loved her family dearly, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Roth Nesbitt; and her grandparents, Clarence and Emma Garrett. Survivors include...
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