Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Stella Daniel Price
Mar 26, 2013
Access RoadStella Daniel Price of Covington, passed away March 26, 2013, at the age of 76. She was a member of Pentecostals of McDonough; and loved singing with her family. Mrs. Price enjoyed quilting and babysitting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Annie (Awford) Daniel; and her sister, Rosie Davis. Survivors include her husband of 56...
Bitsy Harris Robbins
Mar 26, 2013
Access RoadBitsy Harris Robbins of Covington passed away after a brief battle with cancer, on March 26, 2013, at the age of 49. She loved her family dearly; the most important thing to her was taking care of her girls. They were truly her number one priority. She is loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors...
Jo Jo Summerville
Mar 25, 2013
Jo Jo Summerville, 61, of Monticello, passed away March 25, 2013. Jo Jo was a humble, loving, funny, free-spirited man, who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was soft-spoken, yet a very hard worker. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah (Harp) Ford; and his father, Grover...
Paul J. Hoffner
Mar 24, 2013
Paul J. Hoffner, of Covington, GA, passed away March 24, 2013, at the age of 80. Mr. Hoffner was born in Bethlehem, PA, to the late Paul and Rose (Stummer) Hoffner. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean War. Mr. Hoffner enjoyed working in his yard, spending time with his family...
Lloyd Milas "Bo" Lyda
Mar 22, 2013
Floyd StreetLloyd Milas "Bo" Lyda, of Oxford, passed away March 22, 2013, at the age of 26. He was a 2005 graduate of Newton County High School and attended Georgia Perimeter College after he graduated. He enjoyed fishing, singing and performing in plays. His favorite music was country. Bo loved animals, especially cats. He was a house sitter and cared...
Betty Mckinley Bagwell
Mar 21, 2013
Access Road Mrs. Betty McKinley Bagwell, of Social Circle, passed away March 21, 2013, at the age of 83. She moved to Social Circle in 1965 from Decatur. She worked as a cashier for Food Giant Grocery Store and retired after 19 years of service. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of Alcovy United Methodist Church where she sang in the...
Gilbert "B-Cat" Wren
Mar 20, 2013
Gilbert "B-Cat" Wren, 63, of Covington, passed away March 20, 2013. He was of the Cherokee Indian descent, and was proud of his heritage. Mr. Wren was an all-around fun person, and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and junkin'! Survivors include his wife, Bridget Gail Wren; daughter, Dawn Marie Wren; sons, Bryant Kenneth Wren, Timothy Michael Wren; sisters, Mary Alice Walden, Jenny...
Jack Mitchell
Mar 20, 2013
Access RoadJack Mitchell of Monticello, passed away March 20, 2013, at the age of 82. Mr. Mitchell currently served as a Trustee, assistant Sunday school teacher, and faithful member at Voice of Pentecost. He previously attended Gospel Tabernacle, in Porterdale, where he served as secretary and treasurer for 24 years. He also taught a youth Sunday school class. He loved...
Larry Knight
Mar 18, 2013
Larry Knight of Mansfield, passed away March 18, 2013, at the age of 63. Larry was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, in Shady Dale. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, raising game chickens, working in his yard, and grilling out. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his...
Joseph Hall Jefferson
Mar 16, 2013
Access RoadJoseph Hall Jefferson, 77, of Covington, Georgia, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born June 21, 1935 and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold William and Annis Lee (Twyman) Jefferson; and his beloved brother, Robert Moseley Jefferson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susie Rainey Jefferson of...
Robert C. "Bob" Hatcher,
Mar 16, 2013
Access RoadRobert C. "Bob" Hatcher, Jr., of Covington, died March 16, 2013, at the age of 71. He was born September 11, 1941 to the late, Robert C. Hatcher, Sr. and Louise (Dillard) Hatcher. An avid fisherman, he was a member of many Bass Clubs and won many fishing tournaments and year end awards. Bob graduated from Americus High School...
Sarah Huff Chesnut
Mar 16, 2013
Access RoadSarah Huff Chesnut, of Covington, died March 16, 2013, at the age of 91. She retired from AT&T after 28 years of service. A very involved member of Newton Medical Auxiliary, she volunteered many hours at Newton Medical Center. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Covington where she sang in the choir. She was...
Baby Alejandro Garcia
Mar 13, 2013
Access RoadBaby Alejandro Garcia, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born March 4, to his loving parents, Juan and Dorothy Garcia. In addition to his parents, Baby Alejandro is survived by his brother, Joel; and his grandparents, Theresa Ann Willcutt, Tommy Wayne Miller, Sara Ramirez, and Alberto Garcia. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 3:00 PM,...
L. B. Rice,
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. L. B. Rice, Jr., of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 85. He worked for Bibb Manufacturing for 25 years as a twister and overseer. After Bibb Manufacturing closed, he was employed by C & D Batteries, then owned and operated L. B. Rice, Jr. and Son Grocery for 15 years, and also worked...
Vera Musgrove George
Mar 12, 2013
Access RoadVera Musgrove George of Conyers, passed away March 12, 2013, at the age of 83. Mrs. George enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and watching Braves baseball, football, and soccer. She loved visiting the mountains. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mrs. George was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Arthey (Kitchens) Musgrove; and her...
Dorothy Brumbelow
Mar 11, 2013
Dorothy Brumbelow, 93, of Covington, passed away March 11, 2013. Mrs. Brumbelow loved gardening, was a very good cook, and will always be remembered for her delicious biscuits. She loved her family dearly, and was dedicated to her home. Mrs. Brumbelow was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles H. Davenport and Willie Brumbelow; her parents; sisters, June Poss and...
Daryl Herbert Norman
Mar 10, 2013
Access RoadDaryl Herbert Norman of Covington, passed away March 10, 2013, at the age of 59. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Daryl was a member of High Point Baptist Church; and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and baseball. He is loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher...
Aileen Bertram
Mar 9, 2013
Aileen Dye, age 93, died peacefully on Saturday, March 9, at the Covington, GA, home of her son, James Robert Bertram. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John F. Bertram, Jr., and James G. (Jack) Dye. Mrs. Dye was born in Corbin, KY, to Samantha Pearl Baker Lawson and James Marion Lawson, both natives of Corbin. Aileen was...
Melody Lynn Ingle
Mar 9, 2013
Access RoadMelody Lynn Ingle, 60, of Conyers, began her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on March 9, 2013. She was a teacher and recently retired from the Newton County School System. She was a devout Christian always following God's will for her life and loved to support her husband in his music ministry. Melody loved teaching, reading, taking scenic...
Helen C. Ricks
Mar 6, 2013
Access RoadHelen C. Ricks of Covington, passed away March 6, 2013, at the age of 87. She was born in Griffin, to the late Percy and Rosie (Berry) Christian, was a lifelong resident of the Oak Hill Community, and faithful member of Covington Church of God. Mrs. Ricks enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and baking. She was friendly to everyone and...
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