Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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...
Terrell Lindsey
Jan 20, 2013
Terrell Lindsey of Covington passed away January 20, 2013 at Benton House. He was 86 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Pauline Lindsey; and brother, Reid Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a very involved member of Porterdale Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, sang in...
Jennie Marie Alesi
Jan 18, 2013
Floyd StreetJennie Alesi passed away January 18, 2013, at the age of 91, at St. Mary's, in Bogart, GA, after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Charles J. Alesi, and granddaughter, Gina Alesi. Ms. Alesi was born in Chicago and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, in the 1960's, where she lived for 45...
Dennis Wilson
Jan 15, 2013
Dennis Wilson of Covington, formerly of Apopka, FL, passed away January 15, 2013, at the age of 64. Dennis was a musician, and also served as a Mason and Shriner. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Wilson of Savannah, TN; sister, Beverly Wilson Miller of Montgomery, AL; brothers and sister-in-law, Tony and Reba Wilson of Covington, Dana Tracy Wilson...
Norma J. Travis
Jan 15, 2013
Norma J. Travis of Covington, passed away January 15, 2013, following a long illness. Norma was 80 years old at the time of her death. She and her husband, Glenn, were both active members of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington. She attended college at Brigham Young University, in Ogden, UT, Sul Ross State University, in Alpine, TX, and...
Grady Loyless,
Jan 14, 2013
Access RoadGrady Loyless, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 14, 2013, at the age of 89. Mr. Loyless was a veteran of the United States Army, having proudly served his country during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, and watching wrestling. Survivors include his fiancé, Marjorie Story; daughters, Patricia Morris, Diane Catchings, all of Covington, Shirley Shaw of...
George Harold Traylor
Jan 13, 2013
Access RoadGeorge Harold Traylor, of Covington, passed away on January 13, 2013, at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service where he retired after 33 years of service. He...
James V. Cartledge
Jan 13, 2013
James V. Cartledge of Conyers passed away January 13, 2013 at At Home Hospice in Conyers. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Keith Cartledge, parents, Joseph H. and Lola May (Chapman) Cartledge; and brother Groves Cartledge. Mr. Cartledge served six times as Commander of American...
Merle Hays Prosser
Jan 10, 2013
Access RoadMerle Hays Prosser of Mansfield, passed away January 10, 2013, at the age of 96. She was a member of Luther Hays Presbyterian, in Hayston, both named after her forbears. Mrs. Prosser and her husband, Anson, owned and operated Prosser Variety Store, in Mansfield, for over 25 years. She enjoyed reading, writing, solving crossword puzzles, meeting new people, and...
Pat Middlebrooks
Jan 10, 2013
Access Road Pat Middlebrooks, of Covington, passed away on January 10, 2013, at the age of 56. Pat was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She worked for the Bank of Covington for 17 years and National Auto Lock for 10 years. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. Pat enjoyed reading and traveling,...
Mary Kitchens Lassiter
Jan 9, 2013
Access RoadMary Kitchens Lassiter, 86, of Covington, passed away January 9, 2013, at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living, in Gainesville. Mary was born September 25, 1926, in Newton County, to Thomas Watson and Genie Strickland Kitchens. A dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, Mary loved cooking and taking care of her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James William...
Marian Eloise "Weesie" Davis
Jan 6, 2013
Access RoadMrs. Marian Eloise "Weesie" Davis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, died peacefully on January 6, 2013. Eloise Davis was born June 3, 1928 to Carl and Lois Cogburn in Marietta Georgia. Eloise is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, COL (Ret) Harry Q. Davis, Jr.; their children, Nancy Harvill and Quigg Davis; grandchildren, Nate Harvill,...
Annlouise Norris
Jan 5, 2013
Access RoadAnnlouise Norris of Conyers, passed away January 5, 2013, at the age of 90. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, in Conyers. Annlouise enjoyed collecting Colonial period artifacts, and meeting new people. Once you became friends with Annlouise, she would consider you a friend for life! Annlouise lived in the same neighborhood, for more than 20 years,...
Anthony John Drewry
Jan 4, 2013
Access RoadAnthony John Drewry of Covington, passed away January 4, 2013, at the age of 73. He led a charmed life. Among his many achievements, he was a Captain in the US Air force, received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the Vietnam war, flew as a Captain for Delta for 32 years, and traveled all over the...
Cora Hays Dennis
Jan 4, 2013
Access RoadCora Hays Dennis, of Mansfield, passed away January 4, 2013, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian H. (Bow) Dennis; and parents William Penn and Irene (Goins) Hays. "Miss Cora" along with "Mr. Bow" were pillars of the Mansfield and Newton County communities for over half a century. She was a loving...
Wanda Jane Nichols
Jan 2, 2013
Wanda Jane Nichols of Covington passed away January 2, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. She was 47 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Britt Wilson. She taught Sunday School for over 20 years, loved her family and her friends. She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, reading,...
Charles C Bass
Jan 2, 2013
Charles C. Bass of Covington passed away at January 1, 2013 at Newton Medical Center. He was 72 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Young. He liked to travel and ride his motorcycle. He also enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Bass is survived by his son, David Bass of...
Alma Beasley
Jan 2, 2013
Floyd StreetAlma Beasley of Covington, passed away at her home, January 2, 2013. Mrs. Beasley was born June 28, 1921, in Lumpkin County, to the late Wesley and Izabel (Garrett) Satterfield. A former resident of DeKalb County for 45 years, Mrs. Beasley has been a resident of Newton County for the past 23 years. She was a member of County...
Ralph Harper
Jan 2, 2013
Ralph Harper of Social Circle passed away January 2, 2013 at Rockdale Medical Center. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Harper, daughter, Julia Allison Harper, and parents, Archie and Louise Harper. He enjoyed fishing, working in the garden and being outside. He loved...
Larry Chester Hepner
Jan 2, 2013
Access RoadLarry Chester Hepner of Covington, passed away January 2, 2013, at the age of 72. Mr. Hepner was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed both watching GA Tech football and the Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, surfing the internet, and visiting old museums and historical sites. Mr. Hepner...
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