Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Patrick Henry Hall
May 29, 2012
Access RoadFloyd StreetPatrick Henry Hall of Covington, passed away May 29, 2012, at the age of 62. Patrick was a Master Sergeant of the United States Army, and retired, from the Army, after 42 years of dedicated service. He served in the Vietnam War, the Granada Conflict, and Desert Storm. Patrick enjoyed all sports, fishing, collecting sports cards and vintage...
Elaine Brown
May 29, 2012
Elaine Brown of Newborn, passed away May 29, 2012, at the age of 97. Mrs. Brown was the oldest member of Newborn United Methodist Church, having been a member for approximately 75 years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, flower gardening, crafts, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Augustus Brown; parents, William Burton...
Martha Jean Sanders Smalley
May 27, 2012
Access RoadMartha Jean Sanders Smalley born in Marion, Alabama, to the late William Henry and Annie Rae Sanders, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Ms. Smalley, a devoted Christian, was married to the late Jack Smalley, Sr., and was the mother of four children, of whom she was very proud. Ms. Smalley deeply valued her...
Leon Harper
May 26, 2012
Access RoadLeon Harper of Covington, passed away May 26, 2012, at the age of 80. He enjoyed golfing, cars, music, and wrestling. Mr. Harper was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Jo (Harper) Long; and his parents, John Calvin and Ada...
Perry Hoyt Nixon
May 22, 2012
Access RoadPerry Hoyt Nixon, age 68, passed away in his Conyers, Georgia home on May 19. Perry was born in Clinton, AR. He grew up mainly in Chicago, IL and also spent some time in Alabama. As a young man, Perry joined the Air Force. While stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota, he met and married Marta McIntyre. Together they...
Oscar Beam
May 20, 2012
Mr. Oscar Beam of Covington died May 20, 2012 at the age of 84. He was born in Covington to the late Samuel Augustus and Ada Lavada "Watkins" Beam and was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He worked for Bibb Manufacturing and retired from Covington Molding in 1994 with 24 years of service. He then retired from Wal-Mart with...
Louise J. Bagienski
May 19, 2012
Access RoadLouise J. Bagienski passed away at her home in Oxford, May 19, 2012. She was 90 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Bagienski was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alex Bagienski, and her parents, Franklin and Lillian Lucille James. She was an avid golfer and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the local...
William Eugene
May 19, 2012
William Eugene Few of Covington died May 19, 2012, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Few loved hunting, riding his motorcycle, and going to ballgames. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Louise Few. Mr. Few is survived by his wife, Shirley Few of Covington;...
L.B. Seagraves
May 18, 2012
L.B. Seagraves of Covington, died May 18, 2012, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Seagraves enjoyed taking care of his chickens and building blue bird houses. He loved being outside and gardening. Mr. Seagraves was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Lynn Anderson; and his parents, Hoyt...
Elmer Joe
May 7, 2012
Access RoadElmer Joe Day of Covington passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 71. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church, in Covington. E.J. was a long-time resident of Newton County, and well respected businessman of E.J. Day Stucco, Inc. E.J. not only left behind a legacy of truth, honor, and love; but showed all he...
James V. White
May 7, 2012
Access RoadJames V. White of Covington, passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 80. He enjoyed talking on CB radios as "Silver Slipper", gardening, fishing for catfish, and watching the Atlanta Braves, John Wayne movies, and wrestling. Mr. White was often heard telling tall-tales, and loved his dog, Weasle. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Rita...
Jimmy Purcell
May 7, 2012
Access RoadJimmy Purcell of Oxford, passed away May 7, 2012, at the age of 62. Jimmy was owner and operator of Purcell Plumbing. He was an excellent plumber, and loved what he did. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising cattle, and spending time with his family and friends. Jimmy is loved, and will be missed by all who knew him. He...
Monica Ann Long
May 6, 2012
Monica Ann Long of Auburn, GA, died May 6, 2012, at the age of 32. Monica attended Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. She was a loving mother, and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Long, Sr.Survivors include her sons, Caleb Tolbert, Alexander Tolbert, both of Lawrenceville; mother and step-father,...
Lenore Lee Coryell
May 4, 2012
Lenore Lee Coryell, 77, of Covington died May 4, 2012 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin. Mrs. Coryell enjoyed crocheting, reading, decorating, and cleaning. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Bailey; parents, Michael and Sophie (Centa) Brajdich; and sister and brother-in-law, Delores and J.D. Walden Mrs. Coryell is survived by her husband, David Coryell of Covington;...
Walter Andrew Wren
May 1, 2012
Walter Andrew Wren of Covington, passed away May 1, 2012, at the age of 69. Mr. Wren was a 1968 graduate of Georgia Tech, and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was an active member and deacon of Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Macon. He was an avid Georgia Tech fan, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, working in his...
Dorothy (Dee) Gordon
May 1, 2012
Dorothy (Dee) Gordon of Conyers, passed away May 1, 2012, at the age of 89. Mrs. Gordon worked many years for Brede Exhibitions, in Orlando, Florida, before moving to Conyers, in 1994. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Mrs. Gordon was dearly loved by her family and friends, and will certainly be missed forever. She was preceded...
Rock A. Helms
Apr 30, 2012
Access RoadRock A. Helms of Atlanta, died April 30, 2012, at the age of 38. Rock was a Senior Paralegal at Sicay - Perrow, Knighten & Bohan, PC Attorneys At Law, in Atlanta. He had a good heart, enjoyed giving to others, and loved spending time with his family.Survivors include his father, J. Wyatt Helms of White Plains, GA; aunt,...
Patricia Hawes Escoe
Apr 29, 2012
Access RoadPatricia Hawes Escoe of Loganville passed away April 29, 2012 at the age of 73. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Along with her love of God and family, she enjoyed camping, painting, playing musical instruments, ceramics, cross stitching, traveling, and she retired from AT&T. Mrs. Escoe was preceded in death...
Charles Wade Giles
Apr 28, 2012
Access RoadCharles Wade Giles of Covington, passed away April 28, 2012, at the age of 52. Mr. Giles was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. While in service, he served 12 years as a military police officer, served 1 year in the Philippines, and was Sergeant when his military service ended. He was employed by Penske Logistics for...
Gladys Eva Smith
Apr 28, 2012
Access RoadGladys Eva Smith of Oxford, passed away April 28, 2012, at the age of 83. Ms. Smith attended Gaithers United Methodist Church and Central Community Church. She was dedicated to her family, and was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosalee (Bearden) Smith; sister, Virginia...
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