Local obituaries for Newton County in Georgia.
Rayburn H. Bankston
Dec 10, 2011
Floyd StreetRayburn H. Bankston, 73, of Mansfield, died December 10, 2011, at Abbey Hospice, in Social Circle. Mr. Bankston was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. He dearly loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Mr. Bankston was preceded in death by his son, Wesley Todd; and his parents, Lamar and Gennie Mae (Kines) Bankston.Survivors include his wife, Barbara of...
Robert W. (Bob) Bird
Dec 8, 2011
Access RoadRobert W. (Bob) Bird of Conyers, GA, formerly of Wauchula, FL, passed away December 8, 2011, at the age of 79. Mr. Bird was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Survivors include his wife, Margie Bird; daughter, Jeananne Holstun; son, Robert Bird; brother, William Bird; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.Funeral Services for Mr. Bird will be held Monday, December...
Joseph "J.C." Ward
Dec 8, 2011
Access RoadJoseph "J. C." Ward, passed away December 8 at age 100. He was a much-loved and longtime resident of Covington, having moved here in 1950 to establish Ward's Accounting Service. He operated until 1980, when he retired and turned the business over to his son and son-in-law. He and his wife later established Candle Light Bridal Shop on the...
Donald Frank Davenport,
Dec 7, 2011
Access RoadDonald Frank Davenport, Sr., of Loganville, passed away December 7, 2011, at the age of 68. Mr. Davenport was a veteran of the United States Army; and retired, from Brown Trucking, after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing golf, collecting novelties, and going to the local flea market. Mr. Davenport loved his family dearly, and...
Mamie Lou Scarborough
Dec 7, 2011
Access RoadMrs. Mamie Lou Scarborough of Oxford, passed away December 7, 2011, at the age of 93. She was born in Wrightsville, GA, on March 6, 1918, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Harris. Mrs. Scarborough was a resident of Oxford, since 1957, and was a member of Covington Christian Church. She retired from the Newton County School...
Rosa Lee Bell
Dec 5, 2011
Rosa Lee Bell of Covington, passed away December 5, 2011, at Newton Medical Center. She was 87 years of age at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Patterson and Jesse Bell; parents, Grady and Willie Cleo (Gunn) Dyer; and brother, Robert A Dyer. Mrs. Bell was a member of Christ Cornerstone Church....
Daisy Watkins Lord Arnold
Dec 5, 2011
Access RoadDaisy Watkins Lord Arnold of Loganville, passed away December 5, 2011, at the age of 83. Mrs. Arnold graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, as a registered nurse, and gave her life serving other people. She loved sharing God's love with everyone she met. Mrs. Arnold enjoyed art, gardening, camping, spending time outdoors, and her cats. Mrs. Arnold...
Emma Jean Lewis
Dec 4, 2011
Emma Jean Lewis of Porterdale, passed away December 4, 2011 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Onree Lewis; daughter, Brenda Jean Bates; grandson, Brent Bates; and parents, Charles Victor and Rosie Beatrice (Martin) Smith. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...
Kenneth Wyman Stevens
Dec 2, 2011
Kenneth Wyman Stevens of Covington, passed away December 2, 2011, at the age of 46. Kenneth enjoyed all types of music; and loved going to church, spending time with his family, and helping others. He is loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dan Stevens. Survivors include...
Little River Marie Vaeth
Dec 2, 2011
River Marie Vaeth's tiny body was born on Friday, December 2, 2011, at 9:47 P.M. Her Spirit was already with Jesus. Her loving parents are Mark and Holly Vaeth of Covington. Her big sister is Kenslie Ann Vaeth, and her big brother is Branson Lyle Vaeth. River's grandparents are Stanley and Teresa Thompson, Martin F. Vaeth, Jr., and Marie Farmer....
Emory (Dump) Bowen
Nov 30, 2011
Access RoadEmory (Dump) Bowen of Covington, passed away November 30, 2011, at the age of 81. Mr. Bowen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean conflict. He was a faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church, and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief where he was willing to go wherever, whenever needed. Mr. Bowen retired...
John R. Thompson
Nov 26, 2011
Access Road John R. Thompson of Social Circle, passed away November 26, 2011, at the age of 79. He was born on January 3, 1932, in Savannah, where he lived until graduating from high school. Mr. Thompson attended Georgia State University, in Atlanta. He served in the Naval Reserve for 4 years, and worked as an auditor and accountant while...
Norma Jean Bond
Nov 26, 2011
Norma Jean Bond of Oxford, passed away November 26, 2011, at the age of 72. Mrs. Bond attended Christ Cornerstone Church, and loved her church family dearly. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, listening to Christian and Country music, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mildred (Lowery) Smith; and her...
Geraldine Williams
Nov 23, 2011
Access RoadGeraldine Williams of Covington, passed away November 23, 2011, at the age of 83. Mrs. Williams was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She loved her family, her church, and her many, many friends. She was known for her kindness and sense of humor. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Williams...
Ruth Gartenhaus Smith
Nov 23, 2011
Access RoadRuth Gartenhaus Smith, 88, of Conyers, passed away November 23, 2011, at Hospice House of Conyers, surrounded by her family and friends. She was a long-time, active member of Canaan Baptist Church, in Covington, where she was involved with the Sunshine Fellowship group; and a faithful supporter of the church and its mission projects. She was the daughter of...
Mary Amittie Plunkett
Nov 22, 2011
Mrs. Mary Plunkett of Covington died November 22, 2011 at the age of 76. She was born in Acworth, GA, to the late Henry Grady and Pearl Lorine "Ray" Thomas and was the widow of the late Jimmy Elvin Plunkett. She retired from textile manufacturing after working for over 20 years in Fulton County. Mary enjoyed playing Bingo. She enjoyed...
Marilyn Smith Gregory
Nov 22, 2011
Floyd StreetMarilyn Smith Gregory of Covington, passed away November 22, 2011, at the age of 68. Mrs. Gregory was an active member of Covington First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and Secretary of the Josie Goode Sunday School Class. She was one of the founding members of the Satsuki Garden Club, Newton County Soccer, and the Covington First...
Mittie Lou Wilkerson Owenby
Nov 21, 2011
Mittie Lou Wilkerson Owenby of Lawrenceville, passed away November 21, 2011, at Gwinnett Medical Center. She was 83 years old at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lamar Owenby; parents, Charlie Autry and Mary Grace (Barnett) Wilkerson; sister, Jo Ann Sims; and brother, Gerald Wilkerson. Mrs. Owenby was employed by Southern Bell...
Polly Beam
Nov 20, 2011
Access RoadPolly Beam of Porterdale, passed away November 20, 2011, at the age of 89. Mrs. Beam was born in Dallas, GA, to the late Edgar and Gracie (Curley) Frey, and has resided in Newton County since 1959. She was a member of Gaither's United Methodist Church. Ms. Beam was a loving mother, and will be missed by her family...
Bill Humphries
Nov 19, 2011
Bill Humphries of Oxford passed away November 19, 2011, at 65 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Berry and Ira (Peace) Humphries, brother, Rodney Humphries, and sister, Janice Chittum. Mr. Humphries enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and taking care of his family. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Terry Nabors of Social Circle, Amber...
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