Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
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,...
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...
Sylvia Willard Rickman
Dec 31, 2012
Access RoadSylvia Willard Rickman of Conyers, passed away December 31, 2012, at the age of 71. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church, in Covington. Mrs. Rickman was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed shopping, eating out, spending time with her family, and getting a manicure and pedicure. She was...
Hard (Sig) Sahling
Dec 30, 2012
Sighard (Sig) Sahling of Covington passed away December 30, 2012 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Sahling was preceded in death by his parents, Heinrich and Louise Sahling. He was a model railroad enthusiast and liked to build computers. He will be remembered as a devoted husband,...
Linda Hollis
Dec 29, 2012
Linda Hollis, of Covington, passed away on December 29, 2012, at the age of 68. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend to many. Her strong faith and love of the Lord kept Linda strong throughout her entire life. Linda's ministry encouraged and touched many in the community. She enjoyed puzzles, ceramics, quilting, gardening, crafts, and...
Fannie Mae Monk
Dec 29, 2012
Access Road Fannie Mae Monk, of Covington, passed away on December 29, 2012, at the age of 93. Mrs. Monk was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Mary Lou (Padgett) Crowe. Survivors include her husband, J. B. Monk of Covington; children and spouses, Eve and John Evans of Gulf Shores, AL, Ruby and James Sweat of Toccoa,...
Robert Paul (Bubba) Garmon
Dec 28, 2012
Robert Paul (Bubba) Garmon, of Covington, passed away on December 28, 2012, at the age of 42. Paul enjoyed music, drumming, fishing, and traveling. His profession was welding, and he was a member of the Boiler Makers Union. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Everett and Edythe Burrell; and paternal grandparents, Bonnie Lou and Dewitt Garmon. Survivors...
Frances Hiott Quinn
Dec 27, 2012
Frances Hiott Quinn of Mansfield, passed away December 27, 2012, at the age of 64. She enjoyed reading, traveling to the mountains of North Carolina and Edisto Beach, South Carolina. She loved her family and her animals. Mrs. Quinn is loved, and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and...
Aleksey N. Semenikhin
Dec 27, 2012
Access RoadAleksey N. Semenikhin of Covington, died December 27, 2012, at the age of 53. Aleksey enjoyed fishing, reading, relaxing in the sauna, and building things with his hands. He loved his family dearly, and especially enjoyed spending time with his friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Yevgeniy A. Semenikhin; and his father, Nikolay E. Semenikhin.He is...
Edgar H. Smith,
Dec 27, 2012
Access RoadEdgar H. Smith, Jr., "Eddie" of Tucker, 64, passed away December 27, 2012, after a long illness and is now with Jesus. A 1966 graduate of Tucker High, he served in the US Army proudly in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby M. Smith and Edgar H. Smith, Sr.He is survived by his special friend,...
Lionell Hall
Dec 26, 2012
Access Road Lionell Hall, of Covington, passed away on December 26, 2012, at the age of 89. Mr. Hall proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and Korea. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Hall; parents, Herbert and Bernice Hall; and several brothers. Survivors include...
Grace Piper
Dec 26, 2012
Grace Piper of Covington passed away December 26, 2012 at Rockdale Health & Rehab. She was 91 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Piper was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Piper; parents, Dan S. and Eva Byrd; brother, Jesse Byrd; and nephew, Terry Middlebrooks. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and squirrel hunting, and had...
Allene Gunnells Floyd
Dec 26, 2012
Access RoadAllene Gunnells Floyd of Covington, passed away December 26, 2012, at the age of 86. Mrs. Floyd was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32, of Covington. She retired as secretary, from Colony Realty Company, after 30 years of dedicated service. In addition, she was a secretary for the law firm of King,...
Molly Ann Pannell
Dec 25, 2012
Floyd Street Molly Ann Pannell, of Mansfield, passed away on December 25, 2012, at the age of 86. Ms. Pannell was a life-long resident of Newton County. She enjoyed building her career, and she worked for Bailey Martin and Fay Insurance Company as an Executive Vice President for 40 years. She ended her career working as the school nurse at...
Naomi "Granny B" Rice
Dec 22, 2012
Access Road Naomi "Granny B" Rice, of Oxford, passed away December 22, 2012, at the age of 73. Utmost in her life was her strong faith in God. She was sincerely devoted to and enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her father, "Dewey" Howard Hendrix; mother, Willie Mae (Wade) Brock, better...
Linda Hammond
Dec 20, 2012
Linda Hammond of Covington, passed away December 20, 2012, at the age of 65. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and taking care of animals. Linda loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and because she had a heart of gold, she enjoyed helping those less fortunate, especially during the holiday season. Most important, Linda was a devoted mother, granny, sister,...
Hillman Jackson
Dec 20, 2012
Hillman Jackson, of Covington, passed away December 20, 2012 at the age of 81. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. and Willie B. Jackson. Survivors include his loving wife, of 59 years, Janet Jackson; daughter, Jana Milton, and her fiancé,...
Marie Lunsford Hall
Dec 20, 2012
Marie Lunsford Hall, of Henry County, passed away on December 20, 2012, at the age of 88. She enjoyed spending time at her home and loved life, nature, and laughter. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hall; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Brenda Hall of Henry County;...
John Kovalcik
Dec 19, 2012
John Kovalcik of Covington, passed away December 19, 2012, at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Lovingly referred to as Papa John, he was often considered a practical joker, he could fix anything, and he even made good pizza! He had a big...
Rodney Jason Packard
Dec 16, 2012
Rodney Jason Packard of Covington, passed away December 16, 2012, at the age of 43. Rodney was a member of The Church at Covington. He was the government fleet sales manager for Maxie Price Chevrolet, in Loganville, and former firefighter and EMT in Rockdale County. Survivors include his loving wife, Marcia Packard; sons, Austin Hunter Williams, both of Covington, Garrett...
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