Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Doris Mayo
Jul 22, 2012
Doris Mayo of Covington, passed away July 22, 2012, at the age of 87. She enjoyed playing Bingo and the Lotto; and enjoyed fishing, watching the Braves, and going to the casino. Mrs. Mayo was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Mayo; and her parents, Jessie Grace and Pearl Lena (Biffle) Harris. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law,...
Delma Weatherford
Jul 21, 2012
Mr. Delma Weatherford of Covington passed away July 21, 2012, at the age of 61. Mr Weatherford is preceded in death by his parents, Melzar and Annie (Harwood) Weatherford and sister, Vida L. Johnson. Mr. Weatherford is survived by his brother, Otis Weatherford of Covington; nieces, Debra Pickett of Vicksburg, MI, Wendy McCrackin of Covington, and nephew, Gerald Weatherford of...
Winston Rachels
Jul 20, 2012
Access RoadWinston Rachels of Covington, passed away July 20, 2012, at the age of 84. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, he proudly served his country during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church, in Covington, where he was also active with the senior adult group, the "3 R's". In addition, he was...
Betty West James
Jul 20, 2012
Betty West James of Oxford, passed away July 20, 2012, at the age of 88. Mrs. James was a world traveler. Her favorite charity was The Jesus Film Project. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Snellville. She worked as a secretary for the U.S. Government, Department of Defense. Mrs. James is preceded in death by her parents,...
Ruben O'Kelley
Jul 18, 2012
Ruben O'Kelley of Covington died July 18, 2012. He was 82 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. O'Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Odie (Bowen) O'Kelley. A lifelong resident of Newton County, Mr. O'Kelley was a member and former Elder of Christ Cornerstone Church. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia...
Flossie Haines
Jul 18, 2012
Access RoadFlossie Haines of Covington, passed away July 18, 2012, at the age of 89. Mrs. Haines was a member of First Baptist Church, in Covington, and loved spending time in her garden. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Haines; daughter, Beverly Lee DuVall;...
Susie Loy (Jeffries) Gunn
Jul 18, 2012
Access RoadSusie Loy (Jeffries) Gunn of Mansfield, passed away July 18, 2012, at the age of 92. She loved gardening, traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gunn; parents, Robert Lee and Lenora (Digby) Jeffries.Survivors include her children and their spouses, Grace Edge of Covington, Shirley and Ken Claypool of Opp,...
B.F. Campbell
Jul 17, 2012
Access RoadB.F. Campbell of Covington, passed away July 17, 2012, at the age of 83. Mr. Campbell was a member of Central Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time in his yard. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, brother and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his son, Pee Wee Campbell;...
Kathy Mcanally
Jul 16, 2012
Access RoadKathy McAnally of Conyers, passed away July 16, 2012, at the age of 56. Mrs. McAnally loved all things purple. She enjoyed listening to country music and line dancing, flower gardening, and sitting on her front porch swing. She is loved, and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Raymond Mitchell
Jul 16, 2012
Access RoadRaymond Mitchell of Covington, passed away July 16, 2012, at the age of 88. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served his country during World War II. Mr. Mitchell participated in action against the enemy at Peleliu, Palau Group, was among the first to land at Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands, and was awarded the Purple Heart...
Robert "Bo" Moist
Jul 15, 2012
Robert "Bo" Moist of Monticello, died July 15, 2012, at the age of 62. He enjoyed driving his red truck, and loved everyone he met. Bo never met a stranger. He loved his canine family as much as his own. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Rucker, Sr., and Altha May (Poole) Moist.Survivors include his wife, Mary...
Melvina Conwell
Jul 14, 2012
Melvina Conwell of Covington, passed away July 14, 2012, at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Katherine Annette (White) Mabry.A Memorial Service for Ms. Conwell will be held Friday, July 20, 2012, 1:00 PM, at Kingdom Minded Ministries, 2821 Main Street W, Building # 5, in Snellville, with Pastor Mark Braswell officiating.
Kennetha Mae Suter
Jul 13, 2012
Kennetha Mae Suter of Covington, passed away July 13, 2012, at the age of 88. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, needle-point, and canning vegetables and jellies. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family. Mrs. Suter was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Carl W. Suter, Sr.; daughter, Ann Lee Suter; parents, Hearl and Lillie...
Kathryn Reeves House,
Jul 11, 2012
Access RoadKathryn Reeves House, RN, of Covington, passed away July 11, 2012, at the age of 79. Miss House was a 1950 graduate of Newton County High School, and a 1953 graduate of Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing. She was one of the first registered nurses for Newton County Hospital when it opened. She later went to work for Dr....
Peggy Ann Cranford
Jul 7, 2012
Peggy Ann Cranford, of Covington, passed away July 7, 2012, at the age of 68. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Mrs. Cranford enjoyed cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterlin and Mary Lou (Hamm) Collins. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Cranford of Covington; daughters and son-in-law, Suzanne Kelly of...
Charles B. (Cotton) Moss
Jul 6, 2012
Charles B. (Cotton) Moss of Covington, passed away July 6, 2012, at the age of 78. Cotton was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country in Korea. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, and the Ma & Pa's Opry Band. Cotton loved country and bluegrass music, and played many string instruments himself. He was...
Runell Pinion
Jul 3, 2012
Runell Pinion of Stockbridge, passed away July 3, 2012, at the age of 81. She enjoyed sewing, camping, and traveling with her friends. Mrs. Pinion loved going to church and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edward Pinion; daughter, Patricia Pinion; granddaughter, Chandra McNally; great-granddaughter, Melissa McNally; parents, Robert and Ola Wilson. ...
Millard "Buddy" Rowe
Jul 2, 2012
Access RoadMillard "Buddy" Rowe of Newborn, passed away July 2, 2012, at the age of 87. Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during World War II. He was a deacon and charter member of Parkwood Hills Baptist Church, as well as Deacon Emeritus at Shiloh Baptist Church. He founded the Georgia Hummers Association and...
David F. Major
Jul 1, 2012
David F. Major of Conyers died July 1, 2012 at the age of 79. He was born in Henry County to the late Edgar and Mary Lizzie (Phillips) Major and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Delta Airlines and enjoyed traveling, gardening, wood working and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death...
Grace Edwards
Jun 29, 2012
Grace Edwards of Covington passed away June 29, 2012 at Newton Medical Center. She was 98 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, J. Rufus Edwards, and her parents, Robert Greenbury and Annie Eloise (Phillips) Hogan, as well as four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Edwards was a very...
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