Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Lawrence Underwood
Feb 22, 2012
Access RoadLawrence Underwood of Newborn, passed away February 22, 2012, at the age of 67. Mr. Underwood was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a fan of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and the Georgia Bulldogs. He enjoyed Nascar racing, always cheering for Bill Elliott and Kasey Kahne. Mr. Underwood was...
Forrest W. Isley
Feb 21, 2012
Forrest W. Isley of Covington, GA, passed away February 21, 2012. He was 74 years old. Mr. Isley attended Dobyns Bennett High School, in Kingsport, TN, and East Tennessee State University. He began his electrical career with Kingsport Utilities, and later worked for Appalachian Power Company. After moving to Atlanta, Mr. Isley worked for Georgia Power Company, and retired after...
Herine Lynn (Cat) Hand
Feb 18, 2012
Access RoadCatherine (Cat) Lynn Hand of Conyers, passed away February 18, 2012, at the age of 22. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, in Lithonia. Cat is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her mother, Davina Knight of Conyers; father and step-mother, Tracy L. and Debra Lynn Hand of Forest Park;...
Essie Mae Linch
Feb 16, 2012
Access RoadEssie Mae Linch of Jackson, passed away February 16, 2012, at the age of 99. Mrs. Linch was a resident of the High Falls community for more than 40 years; and a faithful member of Paran Baptist Church, in Forsyth. She enjoyed flower gardening. She loved her family dearly; and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend...
Randolph Crews
Feb 14, 2012
Access RoadRandolph Crews of Oxford, passed away February 14, 2012, at the age of 73. Mr. Crews was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or IBEW, for more than 30 years. He retired from the City of Covington, as a lineman for the electrical department, after 7 years. He enjoyed freshwater fishing, watching his vegetable garden grow, and...
Rheba Hart Oglesbee
Feb 12, 2012
Access RoadMrs. Rheba Hart Oglesbee of Social Circle passed away February 12, 2012, at the age of 95. She was born in Abbeville, South Carolina, June 17, 1916 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Osier Hart. Mrs. Oglesbee graduated from the University of Georgia in 1935, and taught Home Economics in the Social Circle City School System for 32 years....
Scott Gober
Feb 5, 2012
Access RoadScott Gober of Covington, passed away February 5, 2012, at the age of 53. Scott worked for Hercules, in Covington, for over 18 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and meeting his friends at the Waffle House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lillian (Kinsey) Gober.Survivors include his wife, Debbie Parker Gober; daughter, Kinsey Gober; mother-in-law...
Lisa Farmer
Feb 2, 2012
Access RoadLisa Farmer of Covington, passed away February 2, 2012, at the age of 37. Lisa was a member of Covington Christian Church, and worked as a supervisor for Love's Truck Stop. She was a very loving aunt, and loved her entire family dearly. She also had a love for animals, especially her dog, Buddy. Lisa was preceded in death...
Helen T. Young
Jan 31, 2012
Access RoadHelen T. Young of Oxford, passed away January 31, 2012, at the age of 68. Mrs. Young was a nurse at Rockdale Medical Center for nearly 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, walking the dog, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond George and Edna Naomi (Pelfrey) Tippens; and...
William D. Roberts
Jan 30, 2012
Access RoadDr. William D. Roberts of Covington, passed away January 30, 2012, at the age of 68. Dr. Roberts practiced family dentistry for more than 44 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; and enjoyed traveling to national parks, working in the yard, and spending time with his new grandson. Dr. Roberts is loved and will be greatly...
L.D. Johnston
Jan 28, 2012
L.D. Johnston of Covington passed away January 28, 2012, at Riverside Healthcare Center. He was 89 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his daughter, Margie Marie McCart, and his parents, Frank and Bessie (McCulers) Johnston. He joined the Army in July of 1942, and was originally assigned to Fort Meade...
Mary Frances Hardman
Jan 27, 2012
Mary Frances Hardman of Covington died January 27, 2012 at the age of 97. She was born in Morgan County to the late Wiley Pope and Mamie Alliston and was the widow of Leonard Jack Hardman. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Newborn for 70 years and enjoyed working in her garden. Frances is survived by her...
Carl W. Suter,
Jan 26, 2012
Access RoadCarl W. Suter, Sr., of Covington, passed away January 26, 2012, at the age of 89. Mr. Suter was a veteran of the United States Army, and served his country during World War II. He enjoyed making wine, gardening, farming, hunting, telling stories. Mr. Suter was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Lee Suter; parents, Leonard and Mary...
Jared S. Chambers
Jan 25, 2012
Access RoadJared S. Chambers of Covington, passed away January 25, 2012, at the age of 28. Jared was a very private person, but was a good friend who was always helping others and would go the extra mile to do so. His family would describe him as a "free-will child", who did his own thinking, and did things his own...
Wayne Bennett
Jan 23, 2012
Access RoadWayne Bennett of Covington, passed away January 23, 2012, at the age of 63. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old cars, and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda (Chapman) Bennett; parents, S.D. and Ethel (Brady) Bennett; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his sons, Dwayne Bennett, Scott Bennett, both of Covington; 8...
Edith Marie Owens
Jan 22, 2012
Access RoadEdith Marie Owens of Covington, passed away January 22, 2012, at the age of 87. Mrs. Owens was a faithful member of Covington Church of Christ. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover T. Owens; sons, David Igo, Jerry Igo; parents, Bertia Edgar, Sr.,...
Frances B. Gregory
Jan 21, 2012
Frances Braselton Gregory of Covington, wife of the late, Robert J. Gregory and a dedicated school teacher, church, and civic leader, passed away January 21, 2012, at the age of 93. Born in 1918, at Pendergrass, GA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Webster and Frances Emmaline Harrison Braselton. She graduated from Lander College, in 1939, having majored...
Myrtle Fincher Banks
Jan 21, 2012
Floyd StreetMyrtle Fincher Banks of Covington, passed away January 21, 2012, at the age of 91. Myrtle Odessa Burney was the sixth of seven children born to the late Henry and Lula Mae Burney. She grew up on a farm and attended the old Starsville School through the 9th grade. She married Herbert Fincher, July 22, 1944, and together they...
Cora Lee Edge
Jan 20, 2012
Access RoadCora Lee Edge of Covington, passed away January 20, 2012, at the age of 79. Mrs. Edge worked as the business manager, at Newton Medical Center, for more than 25 years. She enjoyed working out, taking care of herself, dancing, and singing in the choir. She loved the Lord, and loved spending time with her family, her church family,...
Cathy Mink Ogden
Jan 19, 2012
Access RoadCathy Mink Ogden of Covington, passed away January 19, 2012, at the age of 53. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cathy's family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff of Dr. Richard Carter and the staff at Abbey Hospice. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Hal Mink. Survivors...
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